Headline news for February 6, 2025



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Hawks, who appears in the anime 'My Hero Academia,' and the new Captain America who will appear in the movie 'Captain America: Brave New World,' which will be released on Friday, February 14, 2025, are both heroes who use wings, so a special team-up video has been produced and released.

TV anime 'My Hero Academia' special tag video | Winged heroes assemble! | 'Captain America: Brave New World' | Released in Japan and the US on Friday, February 14th! - YouTube

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Hawks' visual was drawn by Yoshihiko Umakoshi, the character designer and chief animation director of 'My Hero Academia.' Umakoshi commented, 'Thank you for letting me work on two Marvel productions. I was also happy to be able to draw Hawks. I like the Hulk, so I'm also curious about the red Hulk. I'm looking forward to the release. Plus Ultra.'

The movie 'Captain America: Brave New World' will be released in theaters in Japan and the US simultaneously from next weekend, Friday, February 14th. In addition, the anime 'My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON' is scheduled to air in the fall of 2025.

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

How do police officers lie to extract false confessions from innocent people?

Winning team of 'Vesuvius Challenge', a contest to decipher ancient Roman scrolls charred by volcanic eruption using AI, is announced - GIGAZINE

Researchers from the University of Tokyo, Waseda University, and University of Tsukuba announce that people who have become anti-vaccination since the COVID-19 pandemic are more likely to be into conspiracy theories and spirituality - GIGAZINE

Introducing 'Tiny11', a lightweight version of Windows 11 that runs on just 2GB of memory - GIGAZINE

A famous American university publishes a list of books recommended for college students, what kind of books should college students read? - GIGAZINE

What problems would arise if a person died in space? - GIGAZINE

I tried Yoshinoya x Rizap's high protein and low sugar diet meal 'Rizap beef salad shrimp avocado' - GIGAZINE

'Hair may grow from the gums' - GIGAZINE

China's small lunar exploration satellite takes first photo of 'whole moon and Earth seen from the back' - GIGAZINE

The Arctic magnetic field shifts suddenly, causing an unexpected magnetic model correction - GIGAZINE

Water disappears from 'Water City' Venice - GIGAZINE

I went to the Japan premiere event of the SUV 'Urus' that supercar maker Lamborghini is finally announcing - GIGAZINE

Why does the sound of eating make people uncomfortable? - GIGAZINE

'We've finally taken a step forward,' said Harutoshi Fukui, the director, with relief. 'Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love' Completion Screening Report - GIGAZINE

What is the strange ratio '90:9:1 rule' that haunts the technology industry? - GIGAZINE

Summary of the 17th Japan Media Arts Festival, which exhibits various award-winning works from manga to entertainment such as Jojolion and Ecstatic Family - GIGAZINE

10 Abstract Paintings Worth Over 100 Million Yen But Look Like Graffiti - GIGAZINE

The much-talked-about New Year's feast appeared at the Wonder Festival venue but sold out in just 20 minutes - GIGAZINE

Wonder Festival 2011 [Winter] Opening, Complete List of Articles - GIGAZINE

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Azas, the God of Gratitude, and Hagechirakas, the God of Light... 'A Summary of Fictional Gods I've Seen Recently' is a Hot Topic → 'I love this kind of stuff' and 'So damn funny lol' The number of fictional gods continues to grow with replies - Togetter

◆Science (science, learning, technology)
The more unhealthy your mouth is, the higher your risk of being certified as needing nursing care. It's also linked to deaths. Shimane University urges people to get dental checkups and treatment | 47NEWS

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, business)
Nissan to scrap merger talks with Honda due to strong internal opposition | Mainichi Shimbun




Arrested former Chinese diplomat suggests ties to Japanese political and business circles; Public Security Bureau to investigate financial flows - Sankei News

The Spanish NGO Safeguard Defenders has listed this building as one of the 'overseas police bases' that China has set up around the world, with the mission of monitoring the political activities of Chinese nationals abroad.



Ice Age generation 'a stepping stone until death' - Only young people get salary increases, revealing disparities | Mainichi Shimbun

<Cabbage prices soar, thefts occur one after another> Arrested Chinese duo not indicted for some reason... Aggrieved farmers angry: 'Neither the police nor the prosecutors are taking vegetable thieves seriously' | Shueisha Online | Take the news seriously

Trump's water release order wastes billions of litres of water, say experts - International News: AFPBB News

CIA offers early retirement lump sum to all employees, WSJ reports - 2 photos International News: AFPBB News

Trump's ingenious plan, ambition for historic achievement, leaves the Palestinian people behind [Israel-Palestine issue] [Trump returns][Israel-Palestine issue][Trump returns]: Asahi Shimbun

Tokyo's Shinagawa ward to become first in 23 wards to provide free junior high school uniforms without income restrictions [Tokyo]: Asahi Shimbun

'The 2 degree target for limiting the rise in global average temperature is dead' - Famous climatologist 1 photo International News: AFPBB News

Why are the coasts and harbors that were uplifted by the Noto earthquake turning into green spaces? Pumpkins are also growing [Noto Peninsula Earthquake] [Ishikawa Prefecture] [Noto Peninsula Earthquake]: Asahi Shimbun

[Exclusive] Draft statement on 'The Golden Age of Japan-US' includes strengthening defense in the southwest region | Kyodo News

Trump's 'Owning Gaza' may violate international law... Geneva Convention prohibits forced relocation: Yomiuri Shimbun

FBI agents file class action lawsuit against US government, claiming Trump's 'purge is illegal' | Kyodo News

Bottles containing small amounts of unauthorized radioactive material found at Ibaraki Prefectural High School | NHK | Ibaraki Prefecture

Honda-led merger talks stalled, Nissan restructuring stagnation also an obstacle: Jiji.com

Hyogo Prefectural Police accepts criminal complaints against 22 'anti-Saito' mayors in Hyogo Prefecture who declared their support for Inamura in the gubernatorial election - Sankei News

China files strong protest against the US following Panama's withdrawal from the Belt and Road Initiative - Nikkei Shimbun

The right wing of a Japan Airlines plane collided with the vertical tail of a Delta Airlines plane during taxiing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in the United States. No injuries reported | NHK | Aviation

Ministry of Justice plans to consult with Legislative Council on review of retrial system; Minister of Justice Suzuki to announce soon | Mainichi Shimbun

Trump's Gaza proposal draws criticism from Middle East nations - even allies condemn it - Bloomberg

Visually impaired person asked to order via smartphone at 'terrible' dinner party held at Shibuya izakaya | Mainichi Shimbun

White House Spokesperson: 'Owning the Gaza Strip is a plan for peace' | NHK | President Trump

Argentina to withdraw from WHO following US criticism of coronavirus response: Jiji.com

Revised law to specify prison sentences for public officials in 'retaliation' for whistle-blowing - Nihon Keizai Shimbun

Panama Canal US State Department 'Exempts Government Vessels from Passage Fees' Panama denies | NHK | America

[Breaking News] Wife of Mr. Akagi who committed suicide sends 'Thank you' email to Prime Minister Ishiba; Government does not appeal Moritomo documents lawsuit (Published on February 6, 2025) | NTV NEWS NNN

[Breaking News] 'There is no mistake' Former House of Councilors member Megumi Hirose (58) pleads guilty to fraud over secretary's salary at first hearing Tokyo District Court (published on February 6, 2025) | NTV NEWS NNN

Prosecutor calls him a 'kid' during questioning, following the first trial... Tokyo High Court orders government to pay compensation (published on February 6, 2025) | NTV NEWS NNN

Trump's Gaza plan won't come to fruition, but its impact will remain - International Editor - BBC News

Former Nomura Securities employee arrested for defrauding customers of 10 million yen with false investment stories | NHK | Incident

Shinji Ishimaru's campaign team 'may have violated the law' by paying about 1 million yen to a rally broadcasting company during the Tokyo gubernatorial election, Weekly Bunshun reports | NHK | Elections

Prime Minister Ishiba to visit the US this afternoon for first summit meeting with President Trump | NHK | Japan-US Summit

Cabbage leaves rot 'sclerotinia disease' occurs one after another, concerns about impact on production Chiba | NHK | Chiba Prefecture

Former Nomura Securities employee arrested for defrauding customers of cash with fictitious investment schemes - Nikkei Shimbun

Why did two tourists die in Kobe at a railroad crossing? New issues emerge | Mainichi Shimbun

If you miss the train, you'll have to wait three hours: A ride on the Chiba-Kururi Line, which is slated for closure, reveals the reality of this unprofitable line - Sankei News

Taxi driver arrested for capturing and killing pigeons, video of abuse also posted in Kawasaki | NHK | Incident

Prime Minister Ishiba gives orders for government to abandon appeal against High Court ruling over Moritomo documents not being disclosed | Mainichi Shimbun

'I'll kill you' threats... Former maiko Kiritaka Kiyoha talks about her life after coming forward and the unchanging reality of Kyoto's entertainment district | Weekly Bunshun Online Edition

Moritomo Gakuen approval document falsification: Ministry of Finance to acknowledge existence of documents | NHK | Moritomo Gakuen issue

'The president said, 'Hurry and break down the doors of the National Assembly and get the people inside out.'' Commander of the special forces that stormed into the National Assembly during the state of emergency testified at impeachment trial | TBS NEWS DIG

An elementary school teacher tried to take pictures of students' skirts in the classroom with a digital camera... A male elementary school teacher in Kobe was arrested for taking pictures of students' underwear in spats | TBS NEWS DIG

Farewell to the famous JR Maibara Station bento sold since the Meiji era... 'It has been decided that Izutsuya's DNA should not be preserved': Yomiuri Shimbun

Japanese woman dies in Hungary, local police issue unusual apology (February 6, 2025) - YouTube


Road collapses in Nagoya, front wheel of car gets stuck, driver uninjured, water pipe replacement work near site, cause under investigation | NHK | Aichi Prefecture

Israel to withdraw from UN Human Rights Council due to 'anti-Semitism' - 3 photos International News: AFPBB News

'I can't use touch panels' - 60% of people with disabilities have had trouble with ICT and automation | Mainichi Shimbun

Earthquakes in Aegean Sea increase, more than 800; 7,000 people evacuated from Santorini, Greece: Jiji.com

16,000 defamatory messages posted on Chiemi Hori's official blog... 47-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of insult and threat: Yomiuri Shimbun

47-year-old suspect arrested for obstructing the business of blog management company by sending 16,000 messages to Hori Chiemi's blog | NHK | Incident

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
[Additional note] 'All these bumps are cars' Record snowfall observed in eastern Hokkaido, parked cars completely covered in snow 'It's hard to dig them out' 'Amazing scenery' - Togetter [Togetter]

Ken's time management that can do anything | Tsuyoshi Ushio







'Don't you know about the Tea Drop Soap Incident?' → A community note is added to information about 'Soap made from discarded vegetables' broadcast on NHK Metropolitan Network - Togetter

'Just answer my questions!' 'Please refrain from asking unnecessary questions' - A record of the hearing in the 'HPV vaccine drug damage trial' where lawyers shouted angrily - Togetter

What did you do when your 2-year-old was going through the 'no' phase during the war? → 'I left my youngest child in a rock hollow' 'Even during air raids, I went to the field instead of the bomb shelter' and other stories that go beyond 'no' are collected - Togetter [Togetter]

◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
'RIG' - LLM's self-detection of hallucinations

[The legendary non-fiction that was rejected for publication in MU] The truth behind 'Ojiroku and Obasa' | Hiruma Takashi

Accidents during commuting are not considered work-related accidents if you work part-time? Timee's patented 'system' exploits a loophole in the law: Tokyo Shimbun Digital

'Pairs' is the most common social networking site-based investment and romance scam triggered by a matching app, the National Police Agency points this out for the first time (published on February 6, 2025) | NTV NEWS NNN

Tabelog Android App Automated Testing Strategy - Tabelog Tech Blog

[Reiji Asakura's Great Enma-cho] Panasonic's new OLED TV has a 'different range of expression.' 25 years of OLED development competition - AV Watch

Confused by the sudden need for caregiving: The convenience and challenges of the My Number Card [Making IT an ally in caregiving] - Impress Watch

Remote photocopy service copies will be available as PDF files (scheduled for February 20, 2025) | National Diet Library

Statement - Brain Surgeon Takeda-kun

The author of 'Brain Surgeon Takeda-kun' released a statement, but the contents are shocking: 'The author is a relative of the victim' 'A request for disclosure was made by the doctor' - Togetter [Togetter]

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[Genshin Impact] Episode Yumetsuki Mizuki 'In Search of a Taste of Dreams' - YouTube


Tei no Nissho cast release video | TV anime 'Tei no Sisters are surprisingly easy.' - YouTube


'Scarlet Salvation' - Announcement Trailer - YouTube


MSX2 BURAI Volume 1 Opening First Half - YouTube


[Large snow sculpture introduction video] 2025 Sapporo Snow Festival 'Monster Hunter Wilds' hunting ban lifted on February 28th! 'Archeveld & Otomo Airu' large snow sculpture - YouTube


'Street Fighter 6' 1 million copies sold in Japan commemorative project Interview with Oyakata Terunofuji (former yokozuna Terunofuji) - YouTube


'Momodora: Moonlight's End Roll' PS5® version release PV-YouTube





◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
Daitaku Yoshimoto Dai and 9th Avenue Retro's Nakamura Shun questioned by the Metropolitan Police Department for involvement in illegal online casinos | FNN Prime Online

Police voluntarily question two Yoshimoto Kogyo talents on suspicion of gambling at online casinos... Announcement of voluntary suspension of activities: Yomiuri Shimbun

Two Yoshimoto Kogyo talents questioned on suspicion of gambling at online casinos | Mainichi Shimbun

Qigong! Stiffness! Cheering! Support screening of 'Twilight Warriors: Battle! Kowloon Walled City' to be held! | Film distribution company Clockworks







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Trump signs executive order banning transgender women from athletics - CNN.co.jp

A story about a martial arts event group that rented out their space to the police, got into a fight, and not only did they litter, they even had people pee in the hall... Then, an unrelated wrestling group made a nice offer - Togetter

Ruriko Kojima announces her husband's death on Instagram: 'He was a kind, family-oriented, and responsible man' - Sankei News

'Dogs and War: What I saw in Ukraine' Main Footage [What is the Tragedy of Borodianka?] [Released nationwide on Friday, February 21] - YouTube


◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
The taste of pickled ginger is almost reproduced in a snack! It goes great with alcohol! Crispy and sour! 'Almost Pickled Ginger, I Don't Know' will be released on Tuesday, February 11th | Press release from FamilyMart Co., Ltd.

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