Headline news for January 15, 2025



Freshness Burger will be releasing the 'Double Kobe Beef Burger,' 'Double Kobe Beef Cheese Burger,' and 'Double Kobe Beef Grafois Burger' for a limited time of two weeks from January 22, 2025. In addition to the patty, the amount of cheese and grafois has also been increased to two, making this a dish that will make an impact in both taste and appearance.

The prices are 1,700 yen (tax included) for the Double Kobe Beef Burger, 2,000 yen (tax included) for the Double Kobe Beef Cheeseburger, and 2,300 yen (tax included) for the Double Kobe Beef Grafoa Burger.

[2 week limited] The ultimate experience! Double Kobe beef burger now available | FRESHNESS BURGER

https://www.freshnessburger.co.jp/brandnews/4557/



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

What is the 'COSMIC' project, which aims to explore extraterrestrial life by piggybacking on existing radio telescopes? - GIGAZINE

'Kimekyawa♥Limit Beat-chan!!', a rhythm game that turns simple factory work into a rhythm game, was born, so I tried playing it - GIGAZINE

I tried working for my country in the free game 'Your letter has been rejected.', which censors people's thoughtful letters to prevent information leaks - GIGAZINE

Israel-based website creation service 'Wix' removes websites supporting Hamas & fires employees who make anti-Israel remarks - GIGAZINE

Amazon is flooded with products with the name 'Sorry, but we cannot fulfill your request because it violates OpenAI's usage policy' - GIGAZINE

Roland develops an electronic piano that flies speakers with a drone - GIGAZINE

I tried using the web service 'Wormhole' that allows you to encrypt and send large files up to 10GB for free and safely. Review - GIGAZINE

Review of 'Flood Maps', a map that shows in one shot where areas will be submerged if sea levels rise due to global warming, what will happen to Japan's coastline in the future? - GIGAZINE

Snow melting agents cause lake salinity to rise sharply - GIGAZINE

Research shows that older people who undergo cataract surgery to restore their eyesight are less likely to develop dementia - GIGAZINE

A crow living in the Tower of London has disappeared, sparking rumors of a 'legend of the collapse of the kingdom' - GIGAZINE

Capsaicin, the spicy component of chili peppers, turns out to be useful for improving the performance of solar cells - GIGAZINE

Experts propose a new definition of 'hikikomori,' pointing out that it is a pathology common not only in Japan but also around the world - GIGAZINE

The most important thing to make a relationship last is not to 'affirm' but to 'not deny' - GIGAZINE

A simple egg image becomes a big hit with 36 million likes. What happened? - GIGAZINE

What is 'ASCII Porn', adult content that has survived since the dawn of the Internet? - GIGAZINE

Google blocks gorilla images from search results - GIGAZINE

'There are some embarrassing aspects to making things,' says Fumito Ueda, designer of 'The Last Guardian' - GIGAZINE

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◆Science (science, learning, technology)
Plants growing in caves that are supposed to be dark, tourist lights have a negative impact on the ecosystem | National Geographic Japan website

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, business)
South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol arrested on suspicion of rebellion, the first time in history that a sitting president has been detained | Mainichi Shimbun

Arrested former Mitsubishi UFJ employee loses 1 billion yen in FX trading, 'Trouble repaying, turns to safe deposit box' ... Delays discovery by pretending to be broken: Yomiuri Shimbun

Chairman of gang found not guilty of using family member's ETC card: 'Not worthy of punishment' [Osaka Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Kobe City considers Japan's first 'high-rise apartment vacancy tax' Mayor says 'We won't use Harumi Flag'

Tokyo District Court sentences Ruri Miura's ex-husband, Kiyoshi Miura, to six years in prison for 'selfish crime committed for personal gain' | FNN Prime Online

Arrested former Mitsubishi UFJ employee switched from general employee to general employee; work performance also praised | Mainichi Shimbun

[Breaking News] Tokyo District Court sentences defendant Kiyoshi Miura to six years in prison for embezzlement

Daiichi Sankyo also adjusts supply of influenza medication

'We'll leave you penniless and take your house and your car.' The head of an American steel company makes threatening remarks to the head of Nippon Steel over the US Steel acquisition issue... Referring to World War II, he says, 'Japan, be careful! You don't understand yourself.' | FNN Prime Online

'SNS supervision to be done by PR company' Governor Saito's campaign executive sent it, city council member reveals [Hyogo Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun Digital

'There is no such thing as an easy job that makes money' - Taro Aso's speech at Coming of Age Ceremony draws criticism, faction in danger of falling apart | Smart FLASH/Smafla [Kobunsha Weekly Magazine]

Regarding the arrest of our employee (January 14, 2025): Press release | NEC

Special counsel says Trump would have been guilty if he hadn't been elected - International News: AFPBB News

'Arrested for sexually assaulting a job-hunting student' Suspect Kazuki Okada (29) was an employee of NEC 'I don't have a girlfriend' 'I drink all day on my days off...' | Weekly Bunshun Online Edition

[Exclusive] 'Shut up, let me get on!' A doctor (58) was arrested after slapping a female ANA staff member in the face multiple times at Haneda Airport, claiming that 'there was no announcement' and committing the crime | FNN Prime Online

Yukari Imamura, a former Mitsubishi UFJ Bank employee, was arrested on suspicion of stealing gold bars from a safe deposit box after her debts ballooned from horse racing and FX trading and she stopped trading once due to filing for civil rehabilitation, but resumed trading, resulting in losses of over 1 billion yen. Metropolitan Police Department | TBS NEWS DIG

[Breaking News] Hyogo Prefectural Election Commission to request Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications to establish law for 'candidates without the aim of winning' in gubernatorial election. NHK Party's Tachibana supports Governor Saito who 'does not aim to win' and also plans to increase poster boards (Published on January 15, 2025) | YTV NEWS NNN

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
In the countryside, adult men riding bicycles are suspected of being abnormal. 'I was reported for this' 'People stare at me just for walking' - Togetter [Togetter]

Her boyfriend at the time ate all of her somen noodles, so she thought, 'I see... that's not enough...' and boiled 14 bundles of somen noodles. She then ate up the noodles and turned the man into her current husband. - Togetter

A long-established Kyoto coffee shop is in the spotlight for its 'terrible customer service' → According to former regulars, was there a 'clear trigger condition' that caused the customer service to get worse? → Apparently they called it 'a sure-win situation' - Togetter [Togetter]

About the story of how my business failed and I filed for bankruptcy at the age of 26, and what happens when you file for bankruptcy | Bosen Kozo

◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
Outline of bill finalized to introduce 'active cyber defense'; prior approval also allows neutralization measures for attack sources | NHK | Cyber attacks

[Report] I sued Eri of the conspiracy group QAJF for defamation and won | Kuroneko Doraneko [Todemo Observations]

Story of filing an opposition to the DevRel trademark registration issue by MOONGIFT - Cloud Penguins

Tottori Prefecture to define sexual images of children generated by AI as 'child pornography' | NHK Tottori Prefecture News

◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
Official website for the film 'The Day the Flower Green Blooms' | Nationwide release in 2025

Cast, teaser visuals, and special trailer unveiled, Japanese title decided - Official website for the film 'Hana Ryokusou ga Akuru Hi' | Nationwide release in 2025

'The Day the Flower Green Tea Dawns' Special | Nationwide release in 2025 - YouTube


TV anime 'After leaving the A-rank party, I aim for the depths of the labyrinth with my former students.' Episode 1 - YouTube


[Non-credited ED] TV anime 'Amagami-san's Enmusubi' | ≠ME 'God's Word!' - YouTube


[Non-credit OP] TV anime 'Amagami-sanchi no Enmusubi' | Amagami Sisters 'Pray Pray Pray' - YouTube


TV anime 'Kuroiwa Medaka Doesn't Know About My Cuteness' non-credit ending video | Kaori Maeda 'Kyun Api' - YouTube


TV anime 'I started teaching at a yokai school!' 2nd cool non-credit opening - YouTube


TV anime 'I started teaching at a yokai school!' 2nd cool non-credit ending - YouTube


TV anime 'Zenshu.' Non-credit opening │ BAND-MAID 'Zen' / 'ZENSHU' Opening Movie - YouTube


TV anime 'Toilet-bound Hanako-kun 2' non-credit ending - YouTube


TV anime 'Toilet-bound Hanako-kun 2' non-credit opening - YouTube


'Kizuna Sentai Kizuna Five' PV | TV anime 'Sentai Red Becomes an Adventurer in Another World' - YouTube


[Non-credited ED] TV anime 'For some reason, I started living with a NEET kunoichi' | Deura Shiratori (CV. Yano Hinaki) 'Neetopia.' - YouTube


TV anime 'Babanbabanban Vampire' non-credit ending video ♨ ♪ Bocchiboromaru 'NE-CHU-SHOW' - YouTube


TV anime 'Babanbabanban Vampire' non-credit opening video ♨ ♪ BLUE ENCOUNT 'Bloody Liar' - YouTube


TV anime 'Tohai - Ura Rate Mahjong Touhai-' non-credit 2nd cool ED 'Tumbling Dice' / Enako x Kusano Kayoko - YouTube


[Non-credit OP] TV anime 'For some reason, I started living with a NEET kunoichi' | REAL AKIBA BOYZ loves Shoko Nakagawa 'Neet In Jam🍓' - YouTube


[Uberblatt] Non-credit ED/ED theme song: Hina Tachibana 'Stella' - YouTube


[Uberblatt] Non-credit OP/OP theme song: GARNiDELiA 'Sinner' - YouTube


Non-credit ending video for the anime 'I'm a Guild Receptionist, but I Don't Want to Work Overtime, so I'm Going to Defeat the Boss Solo' | Broadcast on all stations from Friday, January 10, 2025! - YouTube


Anime 'I'm a Guild Receptionist, but I Don't Want to Work Overtime, so I'm Going to Defeat the Boss Solo' Special CM #01 | Blu-ray & DVD Released Wednesday, March 26, 2025! - YouTube


[1/10 (Fri) 21:00~] 'Bakuretsu Hunter' Episode 1 [2/9 (Sun) 20:59] - YouTube


[Friday, January 10th, 21:00~] Watch Episodes 1 to 13 of 'Bakuretsu Hunter' in one go! [Free release for a limited time until Sunday, February 9th, 20:59!] - YouTube


TV anime 'Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi' 2nd cool PV | Broadcast starts on Tuesday, January 14th at 24:00! - YouTube


TV anime 'Trillion Game' 2nd cool non-credit opening video | Hiroji Miyamoto 'over the top' - YouTube


TV anime 'Trillion Game' 2nd cool non-credit ending video | imase 'EGOIST' - YouTube


'The Pharmacist's Monologue' Season 2 Non-credit Opening | Rira Ikuta 'Hyakuka Ryoran' - YouTube


The icon for 'Fortnite Festival' Season 7 is the virtual artist 'Hatsune Miku'! - YouTube


'Promenade: The Dream World of Boy Nemo and Lulu' Announcement Trailer - YouTube





'Zenless Zone Zero' PlayStation®5 Raytracing Gameplay Video - YouTube


[Collapse: Star Rail] Madame Herta Character PV 'Legend of the Space Genius' - YouTube


'Rusty Rabbit' - Release Date Announcement Trailer - YouTube


[Released on January 23rd] 'SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada' Story Trailer - YouTube


[Collapse: Star Rail] Myth Opening PV: 'Song of the Silence of the Gods' - YouTube


'AI LIMIT Infinite Machine Soldier' - Pre-order trailer - YouTube


Ver.1.5 PV 'Moment of Brilliance' | Zenless Zone Zero - YouTube


2025 Hot Game Titles | PlayStation®5 - YouTube


[Collapse: Star Rail] Short anime 'Madame Helta's Magic Kitchen' - YouTube


[ Japanese ] Developer_Direct 2025 - YouTube


Famicom Detective Club Smile Man Trailer - YouTube


Xbox Series X|S version 'Exit 8' trailer - YouTube


[Genshin] Short animation 'Memories of a Lifetime' - YouTube


'Long Gone Days' - Release Date Trailer - YouTube


FREEDOM WARS Remastered - Launch Trailer - YouTube


Midnight Black Collection Reveal Trailer | PlayStation®5 - YouTube


◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
Takarazuka Revue to become a corporation in July following sudden death of affiliated actor | Kyodo News




Masahiro Nakai scandal: Fuji TV demands establishment of third-party committee... US fund, second largest shareholder: Yomiuri Shimbun

◆New products (clothing, food, shelter)
'Frozen Complete Meal Premium Support' series 5 meal set (released January 15th) | Nissin Foods Group

Sales start on January 24th! Crunchy texture! 'Shungiku Kakiage Burger' | DomDom Hamburger [Official website]

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