Headline news for January 22, 2025



The fifth game of the five-game match for the professional shogi transfer exam in which Nishiyama Tomoka, the women's triple crown holder, was taken, was won by Sakaki Kanta, 4th dan, in 122 moves. As a result, Nishiyama, the women's triple crown holder, failed the exam with 2 wins and 3 losses. It is possible to retake the professional shogi transfer exam if you meet the eligibility requirements , but when asked about the possibility of trying again, Nishiyama, the women's triple crown holder, said, 'I've only been thinking about today, so I want to go home and think about the future once I've sorted it out.'

4th Dan Sakigi Kanta vs. 3-times-title holder Nishiyama Tomoka, 5th game of the 5-game match for the women's shogi player admission exam | Tournament topics | Japan Shogi Association
https://www.shogi.or.jp/match_news/2025/01/250122_t_02.html

[Free LIVE] Tomoka Nishiyama, Women's Triple Crown, Shogi Player Admission Exam, Five-game Match, Game 5, Tomoka Nishiyama, Women's Triple Crown, vs. Kanta Sakaki, 4th Dan - YouTube




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More than 700,000 high-resolution paintings and artworks are available for free and copyright-free at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam - GIGAZINE

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Genome-edited twins confirmed to exist in China, Chinese scientists conducting clinical experiments subject to police investigation - GIGAZINE

Newly discovered 'ancient stone circle' actually made in the 1990s - GIGAZINE

The existence of birds that hunt using fire has been confirmed - GIGAZINE

'The only one of its kind in the world, a rare Yu-Gi-Oh card, is being sold for 45 million yen in Japan' - a hot topic overseas - GIGAZINE

'It's better not to be overly conscious of trying to impress people,' says director Joji Matsuoka of the film 'Midnight Diner' - GIGAZINE

Where are the 21 original employees who created Google now and what are they doing? - GIGAZINE

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◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)







◆Science (science, learning, technology)
During the war, the 'Current Status of Enemy Countries' was well compiled - however, Japan's production volume was not published, so comparisons were only possible in modern times | Shinshu War Materials Center (there is no facility yet...)

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, business)
Media Workers Union protests against Fuji TV press conference regarding Nakai's trouble | NHK

Trump pardons 1,500 Capitol stormers, commutes sentence of far-right leader - CNN.co.jp

Hyogo Prefectural Police accepts complaint regarding suspicions over expenses for Hanshin Tigers' victory parade, accuses Hyogo governor and others of breach of trust - Sankei News

Paris court acquits activist of attack on masterpiece highlighting climate crisis as 'freedom of expression': Asahi Shimbun Digital

Trump lifts restrictions on detaining illegal immigrants near schools and hospitals | Reuters

Trump's executive order already in lawsuit: invalid if it violates law - Nikkei Shimbun

Myanmar military repatriates around 56,000 foreigners; did they commit fraud? | NHK | Myanmar

Oita Prefectural High School gives extra points to specific applicants in recommendation entrance exams, lists junior high school students to strengthen club activities | Mainichi Shimbun

President Trump announces 77 trillion yen investment in AI-related businesses in the US | NHK | President Trump

Young people being taken away by illegal part-time jobs: Convenient workers cultivated by society? : Asahi Shimbun Digital

President Trump: 'Dismissal of government officials who do not align with the new administration's policies' | NHK | President Trump

[Breaking News] Bank of Japan to decide on additional interest rate hike | 47NEWS (Yonnana News)

Gaza: Approximately 47,000 dead, 2,092 families killed, local authorities say | Mainichi Shimbun

Ukrainian President Zelensky makes ambitious demand for 200,000 peacekeepers in Europe - Nikkei Shimbun

'Your child is being bullied' - Threatening phone calls and trash scattered at the entrance... The despicable harassment that tormented the late former Hyogo Prefectural Assembly member | Smart FLASH/Smafla [Kobunsha Weekly Magazine]

Emergency calls from visitors to Tokyo Disney Resort on the rise; Chiba's Urayasu City to set up fire station in Maihama - Sankei News

Trump withdraws from Paris Agreement, EV promotion measures rolled back by presidential order: Jiji.com

'Gender is only male and female' Trans-denying presidential order 'Hate by public authority' [Trump returns] [US Presidential Election 2024]: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Japan's only 'guideway bus' is overcrowded. The number of users has increased from 5,000 per day at the time of opening to 12,000. Even if they want to increase the number of services, it is not easy to do so | TBS NEWS DIG

Suspicion of setting up barricades on private roads and trying to extort tolls: Members arrested: Asahi Shimbun Digital













Yamato Transport continues to deliver thin packages in-house; Japan Post 'extremely regrettable' | NHK

'SNS supervision requested by PR company' contacted by Governor Saito's camp, former supporter testifies | Mainichi Shimbun

Trump signs executive order to ban remote work at US government agencies | Mainichi Shimbun

Trump declares end to diversity programs and LGBTQ protections - 16 photos International News: AFPBB News

<Finally reaching the 'main battlefield'> 'I felt their enthusiasm for the investigation' Prefectural police accept complaints against Hyogo Prefectural Governor and others over parade scandal 'Why did the former vice governor make the 'collection quota' vague?' <Hyogo Prefectural Government in Chaos> | Shueisha Online | Break down the news seriously

The intention behind renaming Mount McKinley: Trump tariffs first day disappointing [Trump returns]: Asahi Shimbun Digital

China to support WHO even after US withdrawal - 3 photos International News: AFPBB News

Trump pardons free almost all Capitol rioters, cheered by supporters - BBC News

'Cost increases are hard to absorb' - SMEs cry out: Wage increases have a ripple effect, the key is price transfer: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Fukushima Koriyama 19-year-old female exam candidate hit by drunk driver, unconscious and in critical condition | NHK | Fukushima Prefecture

US President Trump fires female Coast Guard commandant - 2 photos International News: AFPBB News

The number of new EVs sold in the EU last year was just over 1.44 million, the first time it has fallen below the previous year | NHK | EV (Electric Vehicle)

Yamato to resume 'Nekoposu' service, decides to operate its own service alone... Japan Post demands withdrawal: Yomiuri Shimbun

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
A Chinese person once asked me, 'Don't you want to become the emperor?' When I answered, 'No, I don't,' he responded, 'Japanese people are humble and not greedy.' - Togetter

I have a terrible habit of resetting my relationships, and I always think to myself, 'Maybe I can't do this anymore' about my husband. I guess it's because I didn't gain any trust in people at home... → 'I tell my children and husband that they won't betray me' - Togetter [Togetter]

Should elementary schools no longer hold classes where students ask their parents about the origin of their names and then give a presentation? Opinions are divided on this point: 'It doesn't fit with the modern era, with many complicated family situations.' - Togetter




◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
Togetter will be split into two. Renewal aimed at avoiding loss of archives and improving revenue | Togetter

LINE and phone calls not enough? Why Gen Z is using real-time text calling app 'Zifcy' [THE TIME,] | TBS NEWS DIG

[AED damage report hoax] Abepura spews out the delusions of a man with a compulsive liar! | Knit

About Stargate Project | SoftBank Group Corp.

Recently, I've been hooked on a couple of YouTubers, and they've uploaded an unprecedented video in which they're running to the labor standards office because they haven't been paid for three months, and now I like them even more - Togetter [Togetter]

[Feature] Is it difficult to make UMPCs under 7 inches anymore? We asked One-Netbook why - PC Watch

Fujifilm to release high-end instant camera priced at over 50,000 yen with adjustable light, etc. - Nikkei Newspaper

[Roo-Cline] Almost got banned from GitHub Copilot for overusing the API

'QR code' fraud cases on the rise: 'Fake QR' even at food courts; credit card information stolen after ordering; experts warn of warning | TBS NEWS DIG

Internet cafe 'Kaikatsu CLUB' may have some members' personal information leaked due to cyber attack | NHK | Cyber attack

High school student arrested for illegally obtaining 7,000 credit card details using a homemade program - Sankei News

[Restored] An issue occurred that prevented 'My Hot Entries', 'Favorites', and 'Interesting Words' from being used - Hatena Bookmark Development Blog

◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
The Truth About Scary Pokémon - Niconico Video



Mikochi is excited when she starts night fitness after playing the gym simulator - Nico Nico Douga



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Movie advance version 'Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuX (Geaku Axe) -Beginning-' original soundtrack preview video - YouTube


Animator Sushio confesses that he feels bad that the character drawing of Sieg Axe, which he only did a few cuts of, was taken as his own credit because 'it stands out in the credits' - Togetter










Please vacate the property yourself. The 'self-responsibility' that buyers of auction properties have to bear is too tough for amateurs | Rakumachi Real Estate Investment News

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Astra Episode 'Tonight, the Stars Shine' | Zenless Zone Zero - YouTube


TV anime 'GUILTY GEAR STRIVE: DUAL RULERS' main PV [broadcast every Saturday from April 5th] - YouTube


'Ryu ga Gotoku 8 Gaiden Pirates in Hawaii' Kiryu Kazuma Coordination Introduction Video [SEGA Account Registration Bonus] - YouTube


Diablo IV | Inherited Magic | Gameplay Trailer - YouTube


Minecraft x Hello Kitty and Friends DLC - YouTube


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Kenshi Yonezu - Plazma - YouTube








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◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
[Exclusive] 'Kuishinbo! Banzai' to be suspended on the 26th at the request of Fuji TV and Kikkoman | Kyodo News

Ichiro becomes first Japanese inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in the U.S., receiving 393 votes out of 394: Yomiuri Shimbun

Ichiro becomes the first Japanese player to be inducted into the American Baseball Hall of Fame, congratulated by Hideki Matsui, Sadaharu Oh and others [Details] | NHK | #MajorLeague

Fuji TV's distrust grows, unprecedented ban on nearly 80 commercials... Kikkoman's 'Kuishinbo! Banzai' suspended: Yomiuri Shimbun

Nippon Television to hold hearing on whether there was inappropriate sexual contact | NHK

Shionogi considers removing company name from Fuji Music Fair program | Kyodo News

Kyushu Electric Power also suspends commercial airing on Fuji TV-produced program | NHK

[Exclusive] Mino Monta rushed to hospital from yakiniku restaurant, temporarily unconscious and in critical condition, choking on meat | NEWS Post Seven

Fuji Media HD to consider setting up independent third-party committee over trouble surrounding Nakai | NHK

US fund sends second letter to Fuji: 'Press conference with TV cameras within the week': Asahi Shimbun Digital







◆New products (clothing, food, shelter)
[Preview] Enjoy delicious fried oysters from Hiroshima Prefecture with fluffy, soft eggs! Nakau's 'Oyster Toji Rice Bowl' now on sale!

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