Headline news for September 12, 2024



To coincide with the release of the film 'Gladiator II' on November 15, 2024, it has been decided that a 4K digitally remastered version of the previous film, 'Gladiator,' will be screened again.

Movie 'Gladiator 4K Digital Remaster' October 11th (Friday) to October 24th (Thursday) Re-screening notice - YouTube


'Gladiator' is one of the masterpieces of director Ridley Scott, which won five awards at the 73rd Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor (Russell Crowe). 'Gladiator II' depicts the sequel, so if you haven't seen it yet, this is your chance to see it.

'Gladiator II' movie teaser trailer [Pre-release in Japan on Friday, November 15, 2024] - YouTube

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The screening period is from Friday, October 11th to Thursday, October 24th, 2024. As part of the 'Preparation and Revenge Campaign,' the first 2,000 people who purchase a Mubichike advance ticket for 'Gladiator 4K Digital Remaster' will receive a special code for a 500 yen discount on the Mubichike advance ticket for 'Gladiator II.'

'Gladiator II' Preview/Revenge Campaign | Mubichike
https://mvtk.jp/campaign/gladiator2

By the way, we published the following article on the same day in the same month in the past.

The US Copyright Office refuses copyright protection for a painting that won first place in a competition created by image generation AI 'Midjourney', even after 624 prompts and Photoshop corrections - GIGAZINE

Research shows that the minimum number of people needed to 'colonize Mars' is 22 - GIGAZINE

It turns out that the manufacturer of 'smart chastity belt' is disclosing passwords and location information - GIGAZINE

'Zinc-air battery' could pave the way for new secondary batteries - GIGAZINE

Successfully recovers approximately 4 billion yen worth of cryptocurrency stolen by North Korea - GIGAZINE

What is the mysterious woman 'Robe' that appears with horror and grotesque backgrounds when image generation AI is used? - GIGAZINE

To make a good impression on someone you meet for the first time, it's better to talk so much that you think you're talking too much - GIGAZINE

Top 10 'long-lived animals' that are over 10,000 years old and even amazing immortality - GIGAZINE

What are the '5 ways' to build relationships online? - GIGAZINE

Afghanistan's flag has changed more than 20 times in 100 turbulent years - GIGAZINE

A movie that actually tried Mentos Cola with '10,000 liters of cola' that has been played more than 11 million times - GIGAZINE

The life of a mountain runner who successfully summited Everest alone without oxygen twice in five days is too stoic - GIGAZINE

Tokyo Game Show 2019 opening, all article list summary - GIGAZINE

◆ Material (notes and other things)










◆Science (science, learning, technology)
JAL and Tokyo Institute of Technology conduct joint research to ease congestion during boarding Changes to boarding procedures for domestic wide-body aircraft for smoother boarding | Tokyo Tech News | Tokyo Institute of Technology

JAL and Tokyo Institute of Technology conduct joint research to ease in-flight congestion during boarding | Press Release | JAL Corporate Site

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, business)
JR Freight stops, affecting logistics nationwide... Some cargo being transported from Hokkaido will be unloaded at an intermediate station: Yomiuri Shimbun

JR Freight suspends train service, Yamato, Sagawa, etc. suffer delivery delays - Nikkei Shimbun

Expo site construction to include additional costs of 5.2 billion to 6.2 billion yen: Board of directors to decide: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa's sponsor for the LDP presidential election, Aso faction comes to her rescue just before the election announcement - Nihon Keizai Shimbun

Why are there so many hereditary candidates in the LDP presidential election? Inheriting funds and organizations 'hinders fair competition' - Where is the diversity among lawmakers? Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web







'Two generations of parents and children are trying to make employment non-regular. This is about denying stability to the lives of Japanese people,' said Shimane Prefecture Governor Maruyama in a sharp criticism of the claims of former Environment Minister Koizumi Shinjiro. He also sarcastically commented on the complete liberalization of ride-sharing, saying, 'This is a typical example of how it would be problematic if a national system was created based on the perceptions of people living in Tokyo,' and 'I would like to advise that it is dangerous to listen to the people who came up with this idea.' | TBS NEWS DIG (Page 1)

Seiji Maehara's recommendation revoked in next House of Representatives election - Rengo Kyoto | Mainichi Shimbun

[US Presidential Election 2024] Harris and Trump in first debate over abortion, immigration, war and more - BBC News

Harris vs. Trump TV Debate Impressions - Thoughts and Notes from CA

Trump says ABC's license should be revoked, dissatisfied with debate proceedings - CNN.co.jp

Trump's inner circle laments 'worst behavior revealed' during presidential debate - CNN.co.jp

Seven takeaways from the US presidential debate - CNN.co.jp

Ishin Diet member receives stern warning for spreading rumors to private citizens about the allegations made by a former Hyogo Prefecture official as a 'mysterious document made with the LDP'; Rep. Kenichi Horii explains that he 'misspoke' | MBS News

Restoration Party issues severe warning to Horii for spreading unclear information about accuser | Kyodo News

Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito 'trusted by the people of the prefecture' reiterates intention not to resign | NHK | Hyogo Prefecture

Hyogo Governor in tears at press conference: 'I'm sorry' in response to LDP demand for resignation [Hyogo Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun Digital

'Who told you? Tell me the name.' 'Maybe he was in on it?' Hyogo Governor's search for whistleblowers - Sankei News

Secondary school class sizes are the world's largest, primary school class sizes the second largest, OECD report

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori dies at age 86 | NHK | Obituary

40% of resignations were due to 'termination of employment'... The reality of 'low annual income' of non-regular public servants is also revealed by a private organization survey: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Three major banks to stop issuing paper promissory notes and checks by next fiscal year | NHK | Finance

Subsidy proposal for mass production of lightweight, flexible next-generation solar cells... Japan is a major resource producer of iodine: Yomiuri Shimbun

Child rushed to hospital after school lunch in Niigata Prefecture, suffering from allergic reaction after elbow touch on tableware [Niigata Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Kura Sushi to open at Expo, sushi and food from about 80 countries 'rotating' 'hope the conveyor belt sushi system will spread around the world' | Kansai News | News | Kansai Television Broadcasting KTV

Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau points out that the chief priest misappropriated part of the shrine's income for personal use | NHK | Tokyo Metropolitan Government

A man collapses, cardiopulmonary resuscitation is performed, and an AED is brought to the mountain... 14 people are miraculously saved in Tanzawa | Kanaloco by Kanagawa Shimbun

Palestine takes new seat among member states at UN General Assembly - 2 photos International News: AFPBB News

27-year-old farmer arrested on suspicion of stealing 'Kujo green onions' - 3 tons stolen in surrounding area, related investigation to be carried out - Sankei News

Police mistakenly arrest 'man who was not driving' in Aichi traffic accident | NHK | Accident

Do elementary school students need child seats? What do you think about the reaction to raising height? Asahi Shimbun Digital

The National Police Agency will not appeal the ruling to erase fingerprints of a person who was found innocent | NHK | Aichi Prefecture

Angle: Haitians fear and fear after Trump's 'pet eating' comments | Reuters

'We will be closing down' suddenly one month ago. Why are disabled people being fired one after another across the country? The key is 'Type A' 5,000 people, the highest number ever in five months | 47NEWS

Bicycle helmet use rates vary by prefecture, National Police Agency | NHK

Hokkaido: JR Freight fraud discovered on 'onion train'...Fears of prolonged confusion, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism inspects Muroran depot: Local News: Yomiuri Shimbun

Two arrested for breaking into Saitama high school and stealing musical instruments, affecting club activities | NHK | Incident

Airstrike on Gaza shelter kills 18, including UN worker - CNN.co.jp

Woman on bicycle thrown 15m saved by man who said 'life is more important than fashion' | Mainichi Shimbun

Man arrested in Kyoto on suspicion of 'Kujo green onion theft' - total damage of 3.5 tons, related investigation | Society | Local news | Kyoto Shimbun

When will My Number Card and driver's license be integrated? Compulsory? My Number license to be implemented from March 24, 2025 - Reporter gives detailed explanation | NHK | My Number

84 Toshima Ward employees fraudulently received benefits, 12 were disciplined. They reported commuting by bus or train but actually walked or cycled for a total of 9.89 million yen: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

President Zelensky's war-ending plan calls for support from various countries at summit | NHK | President Zelensky

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
When I used to work at a convenience store, when I asked 'Would you like chopsticks?', there were times when the people would say 'No, I'm eating at home' or 'No, I brought chopsticks' and would explain why they didn't need them, and I really hated it - Togetter

When she was in elementary school, a girl who had some noticeable body hair was teased and burst into tears. When she talked to her mother about it, she was told, 'Elementary school students shouldn't worry about unwanted hair.' - Togetter [Togetter]




JR West announces suspension of sleeper express 'Sunrise Izumo'







◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
Company executives indicted for restoring closed hospital's website to advertise | NHK | Incident

Regarding slander and other harassment on social media | Mercari, Inc.

Recently, there has been repeated slander and libel directed at our employees, executives and related parties on social media, as well as the spreading of false information and persistent questioning, which may constitute harassment. We would like to inform you of our stance on such behavior.









'Imoni won't attack you, so close your social media accounts and do some copying of the sutra.' A story explaining the enthusiasm behind imoni made with a bulldozer, saying it's okay for those who can't do it... There are still people who don't know about it - Togetter

'If it doesn't exist, you have to make it.' Why AEON created its own car navigation app. | AEON TECH HUB

Sculpting Redesigned: Maxon Releases ZBrush for iPad

QuizKnock contributes to indifference to social issues | iroha

Sakura Internet launches 'New Sakura Blog' as a new feature of 'Sakura Rental Server' | Sakura Internet

AI weather models are rapidly becoming more accurate, and global weather forecasts can be done in just one minute on a single PC | Nikkei CrossTech (xTECH)

◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)







Details of 'Tsundere Villainous Lady Lieselotte, Commentator Endo-kun, and Commentator Kobayashi-san,' which was decided to end its serialization in an unfinished state due to editorial reasons, have been released again... - Togetter

Popular AI artist Oshitsuji has begun legal proceedings, claiming that anti-AI activists spread rumours about his contract termination with French publisher ChattoChatto - Togetter

AI-generated illustrations: Cancel culture leads to lawsuits (again) - Togetter

[30th Anniversary] Watch episodes 1 to 13 of 'BLUE SEED' in one go! Available for free for a limited time until 20:59 on Friday, September 27th! - YouTube


[30th Anniversary] Watch episodes 14 to 26 of 'BLUE SEED' in one go! Available for free for a limited time until 20:59 on Friday, October 4th! - YouTube


'Ruri no Houseki' TV anime official website

























Giant Monster! Akari-chan / Giant Monster! Akari-chan - Onii Imori | Sunday Webry




The girl who appeared in the 'One-frame bot of a non-existent manga' is so quirky that 'even though she doesn't exist,' fan fiction is flooding in → her true identity is gradually revealed through official release... - Togetter

Who made the title recovery a joke? | Ikazuchi no Mi

TRUMP series TV anime 'Deliko's Nursery' second act announcement PV-YouTube


[Rosider] 'Kimagure Romantic' | Non-credit ending (episode 11) - YouTube


'The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of Gegege - Real Version' Preview [Kitaro's Fathers: Bonds Edition] - YouTube


TV anime 'Flowers Bloom, Like a Shura' 1st PV | Broadcast starts in January 2025 - YouTube


'MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics' Launch Trailer-YouTube


[P3R: Episode Aegis release commemoration] Special promotional video 'FES' - YouTube


'Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown' Launch Trailer-YouTube





Transformers 40th Anniversary Special Movie Transformers 40th Anniversary Special Movie - YouTube





The industry's first 'video' guidebook! Animator Skills Certification Textbook to be released on September 16th! | Press release from the Japan Anime Film Cultural Federation

◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
Australian breaking athlete redeems himself as world number one after controversial performance at Paris Olympics - 2 photos International News: AFPBB News

The merits and demerits of a no-bounce first pitch (Fujio Toriumi) - Expert - Yahoo!News

Dodgers' Shohei Otani hits 47th solo home run, breaking his own record for most home runs by a Japanese player | NHK | #ShoheiOtani

Amulets popular with 'Kanjani' fans, Akabane Hachiman Shrine chief priest misappropriates 250 million yen for personal use... National tax levied: Yomiuri Shimbun

◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
'Panda Kuroshio 'Smile Adventure Train'' is back as a McDonald's 'Happy Set®' toy! Comes with a fun gimmick that lets you see inside the train | Hours Co., Ltd. Press Release

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