Headline news for December 11, 2024
Home appliance manufacturer Thanko will be selling a ' Wrist Warmer Mouse Pad ' perfect for the cold winter from December 11, 2024. By inserting a USB Type-C cable into the wrist rest of the mouse pad to supply power, the temperature will rise to about 45°C, warming your wrist. The price is 2,480 yen including tax.
Mouse pad with wrist warmer heater | [Official] Sanko online store
https://www.thanko.jp/view/item/000000004589
[New Product]
— Thanko [Official] (@thanko_web) December 11, 2024
When working on a computer using a mouse, your hands get tired, and in winter your hands get cold, making it difficult to work...
Introducing a heated mouse pad with a soft, memory foam wrist rest that gently warms your wrists while supporting them while you work on your computer. https://t.co/chftxmLRkh pic.twitter.com/f8CbhZ2yHC
By the way, we published the following article on the same day in the same month in the past.
Samsung announces collaboration with fake Supreme, a globally popular brand - GIGAZINE
A company that was supposed to use a free plan but was charged 7.5 million yen by Google for just one day of use is on the verge of bankruptcy - GIGAZINE
What is 'UEFI' that replaces the BIOS that runs at PC startup? - GIGAZINE
NASA's probe 'Voyager 2' leaves the solar system and reaches 'interstellar space' - GIGAZINE
The world's first 'human corpse composting facility' is scheduled to open in 2021 - GIGAZINE
CentOS shutdown sparks criticism from community, CentOS founder announces launch of new project - GIGAZINE
◆ Material (notes and other things)
I heard that if you report potholes on the roadside through the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's emergency hotline on LINE and explain the location and situation, they will repair them, so I reported it about a month ago, and when I went to check it out today, I was impressed to see that the potholes had been completely repaired. pic.twitter.com/SR2sePzfBv
— Neruno Daisuki (@nerunodaisuki) December 11, 2024
The image of General Winter that Hokkaido residents have is of an Imperial Russian-style general with a Stalinist beard.
— Candy 308 @ 2kg Man (@candylight308) December 10, 2024
The attack will come from the Vladivostok area. pic.twitter.com/W6z8FS73h9
◆Science (science, learning, technology)
Cockroach researchers have a thing about 'you can tell if there's a cockroach there by the smell' - some can even identify the species → I'm afraid to ask what it smells like - Togetter
[Biggest mystery] Did Fukuoka Castle have a castle tower? New historical documents discovered: 'A castle tower was built' City and business circles are positive about restoration...but difficulties await (published December 10, 2024) | FBS NEWS NNN
Rethinking species naming: Taxonomic problems caused by using names of mythical and fictional monsters | 2024 | National Institute for Environmental Studies
About my mother tongue | Shimoji Masanori (Professor, Faculty of Humanities, Kyushu University)
◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, business)
'Please die quickly' to grandfather exposed to radiation and emitting a foul odor: lingering regret and anger towards the atomic bomb | Mainichi Shimbun
Emperor criticizes doctor who was exposed to radiation: Expert: 'Even if it stimulates a sense of guilt': Asahi Shimbun Digital
Japan A-bomb Victims Association Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony: Overseas Reactions | NHK | Nobel Prize 2024
'The state has not provided compensation' - Tanaka Hiromi makes 'unplanned' remark in acceptance speech | Mainichi Shimbun
[Full text of speech] Let's work together to achieve a world without nuclear weapons or war [Thinking about nuclear weapons and life]: Asahi Shimbun Digital
[Details] Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony: Attending the Japan Atomic Bomb Sufferers Association Dinner Party, Tanaka Hiromi appeals to the world about the thoughts of atomic bomb survivors | NHK | Nobel Prize 2024
It was the pride of the 'elites' that stopped the South Korean president's rampage | Newsweek Japan Official Site
[Breaking News] According to South Korean media, prosecutors have arrested a former defense minister: Jiji.com
Police chiefs in South Korea and Seoul arrested on suspicion of rebellion in unprecedented move | Mainichi Shimbun
South Korean police search presidential office, National Police Agency, etc.; warrant names President Yoon as suspect; first forced investigation of president | NHK | South Korea
Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Young-hyun attempts suicide, no threat to life, allegedly advised 'emergency martial law' and arrested on suspicion of civil unrest | NHK | South Korea
[Breaking News] Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim attempts suicide - Officials pic.twitter.com/9wcTT3Lx9k
— Reuters (@ReutersJapan) December 11, 2024
North Korea mentions South Korea's 'emergency martial law' for the first time, 'bringing the whole of South Korea into chaos' | NHK | North Korea situation
North Korea's first report 'Shocking': Criticizing South Korea's martial law as dictatorship | Kyodo News
Former Osaka District Prosecutor General Kentaro Kitagawa, accused of sexually assaulting a subordinate, suddenly pleads innocence... Victim woman says 'sad and pathetic': Yomiuri Shimbun
Former head of Osaka District Prosecutors Office indicted on sexual assault charges claims innocence, following apology | Mainichi Shimbun
Is the Russian economy on the brink of collapse? The background to the 'plunging ruble' may enrich the state treasury, but there are concerns about the breakdown of discipline Wedge ONLINE
Suspect in shooting of CEO of US insurance company is an Ivy League graduate who also posted about the 'Unabomber' - CNN.co.jp
Petition to reconsider Obama route for Hokuriku Shinkansen extension Kyoto Prefectural Assembly, growing calls for review | Politics | Ishikawa News | Hokuriku Shimbun
Garigari-kun, a life-saver, brings the joy of eating to terminally ill patients; cup-type snacks attracting attention in the medical field 'They go down easily no matter how sick you are' - overwhelming support in hospitals and nursing care facilities regardless of the season | Saitama Shimbun
Hamamatsu City: A male worker welding rails was hit by a freight train and died in the early hours of the morning...Investigation underway as a workplace accident: Yomiuri Shimbun
Haiti gang kills about 180 people, mostly elderly, UN Secretary-General condemns | NHK | United Nations
Man matching description of suspect in shooting of CEO of major insurance company arrested in Pennsylvania - CNN.co.jp
Israeli forces invade Syrian territory, violating ceasefire agreement - Nikkei Shimbun
'Drink one more glass of milk' - a heartbreaking cry... Japan's dairy farms fall below 10,000 for the first time, with half considering leaving the industry. Rising costs mean more milk is in the red, and the price could be affected, leading to a shift away from milk | FNN Prime Online
US President-elect Trump mocks Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau as 'state governor' | NHK | US President-elect Trump
Number of dairy farmers nationwide falls below 10,000 for the first time, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries says 'declining income may be the cause' | NHK | Agriculture
Chinese military deploys over 90 ships to Taiwan in 'largest maritime military operation' | 47NEWS
Russian Navy ships leave Syrian base and anchor offshore for safety reasons | Reuters
Prime Minister Ishiba bans corporate donations 'violates the Constitution' Political Ethics Committee, House of Representatives Budget Committee: Jiji.com
[Lots of evidence] Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's foreign affairs adviser, Takashi Kawakami (68), Cabinet Secretariat adviser, plagiarized a thesis 'Received doctorate from plagiarized thesis' | Weekly Bunshun Online Edition
Medical hair removal company 'Alicia Clinic' goes bankrupt, claims over 90,000 creditors [Tokyo]: Asahi Shimbun Digital
1.06 million yen barrier to be abolished; Employees' Pension Insurance now available to all regardless of annual income | Kyodo News
Trainee to sue over sexual violence at Tochigi farm after being threatened with returning home if she refused | San-in Chuo Shimpo Digital
[Breaking News] New 'Special Defense Income Tax' to be introduced from January 2015 | 47NEWS (Yonana News)
Is the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Liberal Democratic Party also making slush funds? 20 people 'not reporting' their ticket income. The same method as the faction 'has continued as a custom': Tokyo Shimbun Digital
'I can't run away anymore' Professor Uewaki, who filed criminal charges against Hyogo Governor Saito, declares that 'there was definitely bribery'... New suspicion of 'concealment of payments' also revealed | Smart FLASH/Smafla [Kobunsha Weekly Magazine]
Nippon Life Insurance announces acquisition of Resolution Life, a foreign company operating in Europe, the US, etc., for approximately 1.2 trillion yen | NHK | Declining birthrate
President Biden intends to formally block Nippon Steel's acquisition of US Steel, US reports | NHK | America
Hyogo Prefecture's whistleblower division finds no evidence of power harassment allegations against Governor Saito; 100-article committee and third-party committee continue investigation, finding 'there were cases of misunderstanding' regarding 'begging' allegations
Israel attacks Syrian naval fleet, announces more than 350 airstrikes across the country - BBC News
US insurance giant CEO murdered: Support for suspect rises; companies respond with sympathetic products and scathing reviews - CNN.co.jp
'I'm sorry. I've had enough.' Final message from sister who chose to die with her brother | Mainichi Shimbun
Airport-level inspections for subway rides? China's Guangzhou citizens angry over 'aftermath of incident': Asahi Shimbun Digital
JR East Mobile Suica plans to expand functions over the next 10 years | NHK | Railways
Chile's dream of becoming the world's largest lithium producer threatens biodiversity in the shadows - 24 photos International News: AFPBB News
Former Sendai Broadcasting announcer claims 'power harassment from Democratic Party's Tsuyoshi Yanagisawa' | NHK | House of Representatives
The '1.06 million yen barrier' will be abolished... What is the '20 hours or more per week' barrier? How is the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's Employee Pension Insurance wage requirement abolished? | NHK | Pension
Syrian interim government appoints Northwestern Governorate leader Basil as prime minister | NHK | Syria
Visit to Saydnaya prison: Mass torture and detention under Assad regime, Syria - CNN.co.jp
Israel launches 300 airstrikes on Syria since Assad collapses - War Monitor - 5 photos International News: AFPBB News
Israeli Prime Minister Says Occupied Golan Heights Will Be 'Israeli Forever' - 15 Photos International News: AFPBB News
'Anger reaches peak' over Kurdish issue, says LDP's Shindo at House of Representatives Budget Committee | Kyodo News
The '1.03 million yen barrier' will be raised to 1.78 million yen, with the LDP and Komeito agreeing to abolish the provisional gasoline tax ratehttps ://t.co/cC2V8ZJGnA
— Sankei News (@Sankei_news) December 11, 2024
Regarding the '1.03 million yen annual income barrier,' an agreement was reached to raise the basic income tax deduction and other measures from next year, aiming for the 1.78 million yen level advocated by the Democratic Party for the People.
Suspected murder disguised as suicide: Man continued to harass victim even after leaving company | NHK | Incident
JR East to offer unlimited travel on weekdays for 2 days for 18,000 yen, including Shinkansen - Nikkei Shimbun
OECD 'International Adult Literacy Survey' Japan 'Top Level in the World' Can you solve this problem? | NHK | Education
Tokyo gubernatorial election: Posters outside bulletin board frame 'will not harm the fairness of the election' Tokyo High Court | NHK | Elections
Hyogo Prefectural Assembly 100-Article Committee member requests deletion of 'false video for defamation' | NHK | Hyogo Prefecture
Komeito unable to submit bill on its own due to lack of lawmakers, leader Saito 'knew about it a week ago' | Mainichi Shimbun
Nippon Life Insurance acquires US life insurance company for 1.2 trillion yen, the largest amount in the insurance industry - Nikkei Shimbun
Two companies including Medical Corporation Bimikai | Teikoku Databank Ltd. [TDB]
Osaka Prefecture and Kansai Economic Federation to withdraw 9.5 billion yen from Expo Memorial Fund for venue construction costs | Mainichi Shimbun
US health insurance CEO shot dead, suspect on the run arrested - 12 photos International News: AFPBB News
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare approves proposal to abolish the wage requirement for employees' pension insurance to eliminate the '1.06 million barrier,' and 2 million new people are expected to join | NHK | Pension
[Breaking News] Roads in Umeda's hotel district 'streetwalker' area turn 'yellow' to a bright color to eliminate criminal activity. Osaka National Research Institute of Police Science advises, no signs found after painting work (Published on December 10, 2024) | YTV NEWS NNN
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology to hold expert meeting to discuss cooperation between public libraries and schools - Nikkei Shimbun
Syrian rebels discover 40 tortured bodies near capital - 17 photos International News: AFPBB News
Syrian opposition leader meets with Prime Minister to 'hurry to establish new government' | NHK | Syria
European countries suspend Syrian refugee applications following collapse of Assad regime - 4 photos International News: AFPBB News
Lebanese man released from Assad prison after 33 years returns home - 10 photos International News: AFPBB News
Syria prison secret underground cell missing, tortured bodies and HTS troops found in hospital - BBC News
Part-time jobs are all over the city... For some reason, workers are being told to keep quiet We went inside a workplace where there is an air of labor shortage: Tokyo Shimbun Digital
77 Nobel laureates write to Senate saying Kennedy's appointment as Health and Human Services secretary would pose a public health crisis - CNN.co.jp
Former Osaka District Prosecutor's Office sexual assault trial: policy to claim innocence | NHK | Osaka Prefecture
Hotel room rates hit record high in October, surpassing summer vacation levels as inbound tourists boost sales - Nikkei
Syrian prison conditions: some have lost their minds and memories, some women give birth after sexual assault - CNN.co.jp
◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
Regarding the recent allegations against Hyogo Governor Saito Motohiko | Gohara Nobuo's 'The world is wrong!'
When I tweet about the benefits of Hot Cook or electric pressure cookers, some people say things like 'it takes too much time' or 'it's quicker to just make it normally,' and they don't understand the convenience or selling point of the products at all - Togetter
'Prophesying' the Present: Why the Murder of a Major Healthcare CEO Was Celebrated | p2ptk[.]org
The Collapse of Syria and Israel: Far East Blog
Psychiatrist: 'Just because you do brain training or use your hands doesn't mean you can prevent Alzheimer's. I think it's impossible. A professor of brain surgery at the University of Tokyo has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.' - Togetter
America considers abolishing 'pediatric vaccines' → Why are many doctors concerned about what will happen to pediatric care in the United States? - Togetter [Togatter]
Why is Horiemon so angry about the '40-year-old hoodie man' controversy? → Theory that 'hoodies' had a special meaning for people in the IT industry in the 2000s - Togetter
Hamburger restaurant's 'undercooked' video becomes a hot topic → Why do people want to eat raw meat despite the risk of food poisoning? - Togetter
Yamano Hall is no longer available - WASTE OF POPS 80s-90s
Is having an affair wrong? (2/2) - Omotopia
When I was asked at a hotel in Beijing, 'Do you have a visa?' I replied, 'You're exempt, here's the stamp,' but he said, 'A Japanese person? That can't be true,' and we got into an argument and the police were called - Togetter
When my name was called, a man I didn't know entered the examination room, and I was confused. The doctor said, 'I was scared because he said he was Aino's husband and tried to listen to me.' (Scary - Togetter [Togatter]
Japanese intelligence plateaus at age 24, with inadequate support for 'adults who can't learn' - Nikkei Newspaper
'Avoid mysterious cheap lodgings' - For those traveling to the Kinki region over the New Year holidays. Hotel prices in Kyoto and Osaka are extremely high, so it's better to stay in Shiga or Nara, which are easily accessible. - Togetter
[Weekly weather] Key points for the coming week: ・Cold fronts will intensify over the weekend ・Midwinter temperatures will be around 0℃ in western Japan ・Possibility of weather worsening on the Pacific coast around the 13th (Fri) ・Best time to see the Geminid meteor shower https://t.co/dW9Tu74q78 pic.twitter.com/juuDJRaxs6
— Weather News (@wni_jp) December 11, 2024
◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
How to get the latest item from the history table - Soudain's Scribblebook
Announcement Details | Pocket Drama CD (Pokedora)
[Kazuhisa Nishikawa's irregular column] 'MCP' lets chat AI jump out! I tried manipulating DB and files with Claude Desktop - PC Watch
The 2038 problem is more dangerous than we thought. A paper on creating a detection tool and assessing the threat | Kansai Open Forum 2024 - Speaker Deck
[OpenAI] Reports that o1 'intentionally deceives users' #ChatGPT - Qiita
(Akiba Reporting Team) Super Junk Nichibei Shoji, a long-established store selling junk electronic parts, will close at the end of this month - Hermitage Akihabara
Robot AI elites who left Google Physical Intelligence achieve revolutionary results, robot AI revolution draws closer | Nikkei Robotics
The latest methodology, 'Agentless.' A new way to use LLM.
'Decision-making for software architects: leveraging leadership, technology and product management' - snoozer05's blog
Saizeriya cyber attack leads to approximately 60,000 personal details leaked | NHK | Cyber attack
[Nobuyoshi Kodera's Weekly Electric Zooma!] This time it's completely wireless. Uncovering the mysteries of KOSS's 'Porta Pro Wireless 2.0' - AV Watch
[Free for everyone to use!] Live2D official online video editor 'nizima ACTION!!' open alpha version released! - YouTube
nizima ACTION!! by Live2D
Best practices for project organization and version control - Unity 6 edition | Unity Technologies Japan Co., Ltd.
Introducing Forced Color Mode for Engineers Who Are Starting to Care About Accessibility
Report on investigation into ceiling light falling and free distribution of 'fixing plates' – SwitchBot
Web Speed 3 The option of not looking at Page Speed Insights - Hello Tech
Jeff Bezos-backed AI semiconductor company to undertake design contract business in Japan [Evening Scoop] - Nihon Keizai Shimbun
Development of technology to 'forget' unnecessary knowledge from large-scale visual-language models with unknown details - Results leading to the construction of new, lighter and more efficient models (NeurIPS 2024 selection) - | Tokyo University of Science
O'Reilly Japan - Building a Multitenant SaaS Architecture
How to properly handle time frames in PostgreSQL - Soudain's Scribblebook
[COLOPL] Enters into partnership with Stability AI ~ Formulating 'Image Generation AI Guidelines' for co-creation with AI, aiming to improve creators' appropriate use of AI technology and creativity ~ | News | COLOPL, Inc.
◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
When Morikawa George said that he was healed by mascot characters, he was overwhelmed by a large number of mascot characters, and he was exhausted. Tsukushi Akihito's mascot character and Chiitan's Dempsey Roll are also featured. - Togetter
'Women read boys' manga, but men don't read girls' manga' - Thinking about the past and present of girls' manga - Togetter
[Review] Hiro Mashima and the Cocktail of Nothingness 'FARMAGIA' [PS5/Switch/PC] - Absolute SIMPLEism
I thought VTuber otaku were a place of exile for exhausted otaku in their 30s, but when I went to a live concert, I was shocked by the wide range of customers, including parents and children, and junior and senior high school girls. - Togetter
[JS's Favorite VTuber No. 3!] Houshou Marine's 1st Live 'Ahoy!! You're All Pirates♡' Editorial Report★ [Day 1] - Ciao Plus
←March this year Ojousama Zundamon →December Zundadon
— Boston (@BostonGame777) December 8, 2024
What happened? pic.twitter.com/w7J2zeXYh3
https://t.co/Q1d233sH7c pic.twitter.com/Xhl0ZN4oq7
— Tengokuten Kudegura🦇 (@Tengokuten_VOE) December 7, 2024
I drew Zundamon in honor of the young lady Zundamonpic.twitter.com/twpUxYUpub
— Masaru Kirariyama (@ymzkmsr) December 7, 2024
Dandadan Dadandan Zundamon #pixelart #pixelart pic.twitter.com/bDnlAPLgQd
— Tsutenki (@twotenky) December 6, 2024
Next time! (TBD) https://t.co/Khe5PHBkGc pic.twitter.com/8ZADuFHS8X
— Mock Winter Comiket 1st Day Salesgirl (@Mock_Clayman) December 7, 2024
It's a modification of the illustration, but it was originally like this, so please go ahead and do it (zu∩･ω･∩da) pic.twitter.com/ItusmCJlKK
— Tohoku Zunko 🫛 Zundamon 🫛 Official (@t_zunko) December 8, 2024
Running Zundadon BB+ usage example - Nico Nico Douga
[Ojousama Zundadon] - Niconico Video
Summary of Zundadon's evolution pic.twitter.com/orYrpDOlEC
— mumu (@mumu_314112) December 10, 2024
Lady Zundadon!? pic.twitter.com/inkog37q0u
— dollly (@ddddolly) December 10, 2024
[Episode 12] The Marginal Office Lady Kirigiri Giriko - Meat Spa Tsuchimoto | Shonen Jump +
Zundadonpic.twitter.com/0fI13U5Upb
— Approximately (@yakuoyoso) December 10, 2024
Suddenly, I started thinking about something... 🐮❄ #UmaMusumepic.twitter.com /jIxTJhj3fd
— Shurikenmaru (@syurikenmaru) December 10, 2024
I had been addicted for six years, but when I told a fellow online gamer that I was running out of money and in trouble, he helped me look for a job - Togetter
Mili/ Year N (TV anime 'The Wizard's Promise' OP theme) viewing video - YouTube
TV anime 'Araforo Man's Otherworldly Mail Order' 2nd PV / Broadcast starts on TOKYO MX and other stations from 22:30 on Thursday, January 9, 2025! - YouTube
TV anime 'Momentary Lily' main PV 2nd edition GoHands New Animation Project - YouTube
[VV Prism] Play video (VV Special Party) - YouTube
PS5 Pro Enhanced Game 'Ratchet & Clank Parallel Trouble' - YouTube
PS5 Pro Enhanced game 'Marvel's Spider-Man 2' - YouTube
Sky: Children of the Light - Alice's Wonderland Cafe Preview | PS5® & PS4® - YouTube
'Unwording' - Now on sale | PS5® & PS4® - YouTube
NieR : Black Bride 2B Cosplaypic.twitter.com/6scmcN1pSJ
— Imo (@imo00_2) December 10, 2024
The beloved Snow Miku train: Is it now an honorary Hokkaido resident? 1,000 designs submitted [Digital]: The Hokkaido Shimbun Press Digital
flumpool's new work! 'Yumia's Atelier' theme song decided PV - YouTube
◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
Only Hollywood movies that are successful overseas make it across the ocean, but that's not the case with shark movies - the result of censorship - Togetter
Official website for the film 'A Certain Place in the Kinki Region'
[Film Announcement] The film 'About a Place in the Kinki Region' will be released in 2025! - YouTube
Laparfait's shocking 'perfect copy' in the M-1 preliminary round is a hot topic, 'Around September, I'd like to do New York's material in the quarterfinals' - Entertainment - News | Weekly Playboy NEWS
Person who posted a message on suspicion of slandering former Johnny's Jr. was referred to prosecutors [Kanagawa Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun Digital
Former Johnny's talent slandered on social media? Poster referred to prosecutor | NHK | Johnny Kitagawa sexual assault issue
Taylor Swift's tour income reaches record high of 310 billion yen - Nikkei Newspaper
We are pleased to announce that pitcher Shuta Ishikawa has joined the team. His uniform number has not yet been decided.
— Chiba Lotte Marines (@chibalotte) December 11, 2024
▼ https://t.co/kGkiw6UgiR #chibalotte #WelcomeToChiba pic.twitter.com/5E3miw9FNY
◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
'Calpis Soda Creamy Lemon' to be released on December 17th | News Release 2024 | Company Information | Asahi Beverages
'Smile with fruit.' Dole's 'Dole Smoothie Bowl Acai' will be available for limited sale from Tuesday, December 10th! | Dole (Dole Japan)
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