Headline news for February 17, 2025



Hayakawa Publishing has announced that it has acquired the rights to Yu Er 's novel trilogy ' Kowloon Walled City,' which is the basis for the hit Hong Kong movie 'Twilight Warriors: Battle! Kowloon Walled City.' The release date and other details will be announced in the future.



The movie 'Twilight Warriors: Kowloon Walled City' is currently being shown on an expanding scale. Please check the following page for information on theaters showing the movie.

Twilight Warriors: Battle! Kowloon Walled City Theater Information
https://eigakan.org/theaterpage/schedule.php?t=twilightwarriors

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

A lawsuit claims he was fired after speaking out about poor working conditions at an Amazon warehouse that led to the death of a coworker - GIGAZINE

A movie in which a wild chameleon with the shortest lifespan changes its body color vividly as if reading a 'death poem' on the verge of death - GIGAZINE

In open source development projects, contributions such as documentation and support other than coding are particularly important - GIGAZINE

A play review of the action game 'Kaninokenka-ni' where you control a giant crab and fight in training and human-to-human battles - GIGAZINE

Research results show that humans have hair because it's cooler to have hair - GIGAZINE

Research shows that favoritism helps organizations succeed - GIGAZINE

'Google search is dead' - GIGAZINE

A navigation method using 'laser thermal propulsion' is invented that will allow a spacecraft to reach Mars in just 45 days - GIGAZINE

What is the 'Serac 25 accident' in which a software bug caused six serious radiation accidents? - GIGAZINE

How much can you charge for the countless 'stealth reviews' posted on Amazon? - GIGAZINE

500 Chrome extensions found to have stolen personal information, victim count exceeds 1.7 million - GIGAZINE

Metal 3D printers dramatically improve maintenance of stealth fighter jets - GIGAZINE

What is Signal M.D.'s approach to 'FLCL Progressive' Episode 5, 'to display the original drawings on the screen as they are'? - GIGAZINE

'Petit Asobi vol.6' report on Naruto Kintoki sweets made and eaten by Nakamura Eriko, Yamashita Nanami and Ehara Yuri - GIGAZINE

3DCG anime movie master 'Starship Troopers' director Shinji Aramaki, director Masaru Matsumoto & 'Theatrical version Infini-T Force' director Jun Matsumoto talk - GIGAZINE

'If you just talk about technological innovation, shut up and get your hands moving,' says Linux creator Linus Torvalds - GIGAZINE

Why do wealthy Chinese send their children abroad to buy up land? - GIGAZINE

I went to the last day of 'Snack Park' at Hanshin Department Store, which has a history of nearly 60 years - GIGAZINE

'Anime Mirai 2014' preview screening where animators, directors and producers have grown - GIGAZINE

◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)













◆Science (science, learning, technology)
An interesting book about human sexual differentiation. But it may be a little difficult to understand - 'Testosterone: The substance that divides and controls humans' - Polar Bear's Trashcan

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, business)
Reiwa Roman's Takahira and Toro Salmon's Kubota undergo voluntary questioning over online casino allegations | Mainichi Shimbun

Russian attack drone crashes into Chernobyl nuclear plant, Ukraine says radiation levels normal - CNN.co.jp

President Trump: 'Russia should return to the G7 framework and return to the G8' | NHK | President Trump

Hungarian Japanese national murdered, domestic violence consultation received, 'necessary support provided' Foreign Minister's opinion | Mainichi Shimbun

'Eaten by whale': Man swallows kayak and then spits it out alive off Chile - BBC News

If he 'defeats,' Russia's revolutionary history will be over. Putin will have no choice but to aim for 'victory' | Mainichi Shimbun

Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare considers leaving the burden of long-term treatment under the high-cost medical care system unchanged | NHK | Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

Munich Security Conference: US and Ukraine argue for end to fighting | NHK | Security

President Trump: 'Tariffs on cars imported into the U.S. to begin around April 2nd' Japan could also be hit hard | NHK | President Trump

Aomori patient-patient murder cover-up: doctor signs death certificate with name of hospitalized patient suspected of dementia who 'cannot hold a conversation': Yomiuri Shimbun

Documents on the 'mastermind' of a deceased former prefectural assembly member obtained by Takashi Tachibana, requesting the 100-article committee to clarify the facts; Communist Party prefectural assembly member Kishiguchi denies providing documents | MBS News

Russian drone hits shelter at Chernobyl nuclear power plant directly, no increase in radiation levels - 4 photos International News: AFPBB News

Saitama Prefecture Superintendent of Education orders investigation into Urawa High School's school song going back 25 years [Saitama Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun

A girl from Gurishita 'prostituted herself to about 10 people for one meal a day' - the suspect invited her to work away from home [Osaka Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun

19-year-old repeatedly commits crimes without any sense of guilt: 'I don't understand the pain of others'... IQ in the 70s: Difficult corrective education for a boy with 'borderline intelligence' | TBS NEWS DIG

The US has offered Ukraine 50% ownership of scarce resources, reports NBC | Kyodo News

Trump administration fires nuclear weapons staff, unaware they oversee weapons stockpile, sources say - CNN.co.jp

[Asahikawa Junior High School Girl Froze to Death] The girl's mother sues Asahikawa City, seeking approximately 110 million yen in damages for breaching safety precautions | HBC Hokkaido Broadcasting

[Asahikawa Junior High School Girl Frozen to Death] Mother of female student sues Asahikawa City for violation of safety precautions, seeking approximately 110 million yen in damages - YouTube


US Vice President expresses support for German far-right party, German government 'interferes in election' | Reuters

President Trump: 'If Nippon Steel acquires less than 50% of the stock, there's no problem' US Steel acquisition plan | NHK | Nippon Steel US Steel

President Trump halts funding for schools that require COVID-19 vaccinations | NHK | President Trump

Over 100 death certificates of a doctor with dementia seized, murder cover-up? Aomori Michinoku Hospital chairman and others arrested (published February 15, 2025) | NTV NEWS NNN

Trump administration fires dozens of top epidemiological 'disease detectives' - sources - 2 photos International News: AFPBB News

Is it too late for 35-year-old women? Eggs from people over 50 are 'closed'; Akita Prefecture booklet aimed at high school students sparks outrage | Kahoku Shimpo Online

US VP Vance 'verbally attacks' Europe over free speech and immigration - BBC News

Fontworks Inc. to change its name to 'Monotype Inc.' on March 31, 2025 | Fontworks

Saga: Two police cars with expired vehicle inspections and compulsory insurance, 4,000 km on the clock... No charges filed due to 'no intent': Yomiuri Shimbun

Half of Britain's Gen Z members accept 'dictatorship' 'Gender equality has gone too far' - men dissatisfied | Mainichi Shimbun

Putin's moment of 3 years arrives, Zelensky left out in the cold - CNN.co.jp

Rice purchases 'subject to speculation': price hikes due to entry by foreigners and different industries; 210,000 tons of stockpiled rice to be released

Why are rice prices so high? Farmers are struggling in the background. Many are going out of business, saying they can't produce rice. [Sunday Morning] | TBS NEWS DIG

[Rice shortage in Japan] Will there be a shortage this summer as well? Private stocks at 1.1 to 1.3 million tons as of the end of June, according to our own calculations / Japan Agricultural News

Chiba Prefecture LGBTQ Counseling Center receives 15 calls and only 10 emails in six months, budget increases tenfold to 10 million yen - Sankei News

67% of people 'don't want to go' to Osaka-Kansai Expo: Mainichi Shimbun opinion poll | Mainichi Shimbun

GDP Oct-Dec +2.8% annualized, real growth rate positive for three consecutive quarters. High prices have led to sluggish sales of rice and vegetables, but accommodation and white goods are doing well | NHK | GDP

Trump's social media post sparks controversy, comparing himself to Napoleon | Kyodo News

Ministry of Justice to allow 'Taiwan' to be written in family register nationality column from May - Nikkei Shimbun

Saga prefecture dismisses employees for 'lack of ability' - is the 'safety of civil servants' now a thing of the past? | Mainichi Shimbun

Increasing number of shoplifting incidents by foreigners targeting drugstores, with groups coming and stealing from the back yard. Victim stores express distress and fear: 'Don't use the word shoplifting. They're a gang of thieves.' | NEWS Post Seven

Akihiro Arimoto dies at age 96; father of Keiko Arimoto, abducted by North Korea | NHK | Abduction

Naruhodo Wide: Fluorescent lamps manufactured for up to 27 years = Answer by Tatsuro Ando | Mainichi Shimbun

The reality of soaring rice prices: Rice piles up in warehouse at construction company in Fukuoka City 'There's no need to rush to sell it cheaply' | [Nishinippon Shimbun me]

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Iwasaki Naotoshi attends Munich Security Conference: 'Russia must not end Ukraine invasion as the winner' | NHK | Ukraine situation

'Why not 4?' My son died today 3 years ago... His mother discovered the severe bullying on social media after his death. Today, the anniversary of his death, a civil trial with the perpetrator students begins | Special feature | MBS News

Trump administration: 'Ukraine ceasefire by Easter, April 20th' US reports | NHK | Ukraine situation

Osaka, Kishiwada City Council to re-pass motion of no confidence in mayor in afternoon | Mainichi Shimbun
















Kishiwada mayor's wife not allowed into assembly hall... Unprecedented victory in city council election as no-confidence motion debated | Mainichi Shimbun

The reason they cannot take part in deliberations and voting is a provision known as 'exclusion' in Article 117 of the Local Autonomy Act.



Kishiwada City Council passes motion of no confidence in mayor again, Mayor Nagano automatically loses his job, Osaka | Mainichi Shimbun

'First' openly gay Islamic imam murdered in South Africa - BBC News

'I wish that would be over soon' - What Russians really think at the bread counter | Mainichi Shimbun

'Surprising for a modern nation.' Stern warnings issued to Japan over gender equality | 47NEWS

US government fires nuclear-related federal employees, quickly moves to rehire them but they are hard to contact - BBC News

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu praises President Trump's Gaza resettlement plan: 'This is not ethnic cleansing' and 'It's the only plan that can be implemented' - Yomiuri Shimbun

Free private high school tuition, government and LDP adjust payment amount to 450,000 yen... Ishin claims 'maximum 630,000 yen': Yomiuri Shimbun

Netanyahu gives Palestinians 'choices' in support of resettlement plan | Reuters

'6% wage increase at construction sites' Prime Minister Ishiba instructs Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Nakano | NHK | Work style reform

Osaka Prefectural Police's 'mechanical engineer' retires after 30 years of devoting himself to developing investigative equipment... 'We will approach this without prejudice': Yomiuri Shimbun

Families and businesses alike say it's like human trafficking: The reality of the care placement business based on the level of care required: The Asahi Shimbun

Trump administration's Ukraine communications change drastically, ceasefire negotiations set to accelerate | Mainichi Shimbun

About 56% of people feel 'close' to South Korea: Cabinet Office opinion poll | NHK | South Korea

Optional separate surnames for married couples: 63% in favor, 29% against: Asahi Shimbun opinion poll

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
My husband was surprised when I told him, 'Please stop saying things like, 'I'm tired too when I'm tired.' When you say that, I have no other way to talk about anything other than worrying about you.' - Togetter [Togetter]

The custom of wearing tsunagu was a dangerous one, but in those days it was considered 'an enviable custom' → Nowadays, people would cut off their jaws, inject bacterial poison, or even remove their ribs, so it's no laughing matter - Togetter

'If we are too considerate to those who cannot make an effort, we will crush the potential of those who can do it if forced to.' 'This is why Finland's education system has failed!' - Togetter







'More than 50 people have quit for personal reasons.' A former colleague talks about the hellish events at his old company while eating pizza... 'The third year employee cried in front of customers,' 'Younger employee suspected of bath time camping,' 'The section chief went crazy' - Togetter

I'm now in the minority at work wearing a mask, and my coworkers laughed at me and said, 'You're so nervous lol.' But when I replied, 'I live alone and don't have anyone to take care of me,' they were shocked. - posfie

Reconstruction is impossible... Apartment end-of-life planning becomes a 'time bomb' with no one in charge: Asahi Shimbun

When I asked at an eyeglass store, 'I have a round face, what kind of glasses would look good on me?', the salesperson honestly replied, 'People with big faces...' and I was sad. - Togetter [Togatter]

A work in which 'foil and ink' are perfectly integrated. 'Fusion' – KEISUI ART STUDIO

'First-time Miss Kyoto University contest sparks controversy' 'It's absolutely not a case of me staging it myself' First-year medical student Miki Ichijo (19), winner of the first Grand Prix, talks about how she participated and the official response from Kyoto University | NEWS Post Seven

I thought that Tokyo University students were 'rich kids who were blessed with capital from their families,' but they were also aware of this and said, 'I feel guilty about my wealthy family.' - Togetter




'Do weak men need public support?' 'Are influencers just making money by creating buzz on social media, and are they preventing real solutions?' Discussion on weak men becomes a hot topic - Togetter

A report by a person who spoke with a Chinese rice reseller who was hoarding rice claiming to be a representative of the JA amid the rice shortage problem - Togetter
















◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
Thoughts on generative AI for university classes and thesis guidance (2024 edition) - Who is logging in?

75% in favor of social media restrictions during elections, 50% 'not confident they won't be fooled' | Mainichi Shimbun

Fake emails are becoming a hot topic, so be careful even if you think you may have received one. Misuse of delivery company shipping numbers, phishing scams: latest methods and countermeasures | NHK | Digital Deep Dive

Online casinos are illegal! If so, why is online advertising OK? Legal issues #Expert summary (Maeda Tsunehiko) - Expert - Yahoo!News

Noah Smith, 'Simple lessons from China's breakthrough AI breakthrough' (January 30, 2025) | Economics 101







Casio to stop developing new electronic dictionaries due to widespread use of PCs and tablets in schools: Asahi Shimbun

Will automatic PC shutdown help local government employees? | Kazuya

Even though it's a membership card app... I feel uncomfortable with the design that hides the membership card with pop-up ads and announcements - posfie

How do you teach computational thinking? The cycle of verbalization and practice that children's book authors value | Levatec Lab (Levatec LAB)

A society where 'I want to die' is banned is both a utopia and a dystopia | Books&Apps

Undersea cables landed in several locations in Japan, making it a key location in times of emergency - Nikkei Shimbun

A collection of hand prompts from image generation AI (only effective ones are shown) | Hyper Triangle

An article titled 'I'm in charge of social media for a company, but all social media except for X (formerly Twitter) is useless' is going viral. Here are some opinions on the topic - Togetter

GitHub - keichan34/jpksj-to-sql: Loading land numerical information into a SQL database

SQL Dojo - A practical SQL learning site

Introducing 'SQL Dojo', a service for learning SQL

A collection of eye prompts for image generation AI (only effective ones are shown) | Hyper Sankaku

Introducing Google NotebookLM Plus

Comments from Yahoo!News expert commentator Ken Ogiso - Yahoo!News

Tutorial on how to easily build your own LLM environment using Raspberry Pi + Tailscale + Open WebUI

[Yamaguchi Masahiro's e-book touch and try] 'Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3' is a small tablet with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for around 80,000 yen - PC Watch

A compilation of X's AI accounts that I'm following

A compact USB4 10GbE adapter for 15,000 yen! Trying out the IOCREST 'IO-HTB1131-GLAN' purchased from AliExpress [Initial B] - INTERNET Watch




◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)










In 1977, a certain person knocked on the door of Toei Animation because he wanted to know 'where animation is made' → 'It's a wonderful story' 'This person's initiative is amazing' - Togetter [Togetter]




[Special Report] 2nd season of the anime 'Bocchi the Rock!' to be produced! - YouTube





Kodansha has started serializing three stories about love between octopuses and humans that will have a huge impact. There must be an octopus in the editorial department. - Togetter

[Emergency] 'Bocchi the Radio!' [Special Edition] - YouTube





TV anime 'Witch Watch' 2nd PV | OP theme YOASOBI 'Watch me!' - YouTube


Special video for the TV anime 'A Certain Scientific Railgun'! - YouTube


This is what the TV anime 'mono' is like! [First PV] | Broadcast starts in April 2025! - YouTube


TV anime 'Can friendship between men and women be established? (No, it won't!)' PV 1st installment - YouTube


TV anime 'I am the evil lord of an interstellar nation!' PV 2nd release | TV anime broadcast starts on April 5, 2025 in the 'ANiMAZiNG!!!' slot! - YouTube


Special video for the TV anime 'A Certain Dark Side of Girl Coexistence'! - YouTube


Mackerel sandwich appears in episode 190 of 'What Did You Eat Yesterday?' Will 'fish and bread' become a part of Japanese cuisine? [Manga Short Stories] - INVISIBLE Dojo. - QUIET & COLORFUL PLACE -

Takuya Nagase, 9th Dan, wins his first match: 'Next time I'll be the first player, so I'll prepare more than ever' in the Osho match | Mainichi Shimbun

Shogi 'Osho Battle' 4th game Takuya Nagase 9th dan wins against Souta Fujii 7-crown to move on to 5th game | NHK | Shogi

Why is 'Challenge to Umehara' by Mena such a hot topic? Looking back at its history and background | Yamaoka

[2/15 (Sat) 21:00~] Anime 'FLCL' Episodes 4 to 6 premiere [Until 2/28 (Fri) 20:59] - YouTube











Hiroki Takahashi - Zubatto☆Shot Kubittake!!! [Music Video] / Insert song for TV anime 'Sky Blue Utility' - YouTube


TV anime 'Shikanokonokokoshitantan' Menhera Anko Collection - YouTube


Anime 'Black Butler II' digest video | Anime 'Black Butler -Green Witch-' will start broadcasting in April 2025! - YouTube


[Oshi no Ko] HAPPY VALENTINES DAY 2025 [B Komachi] - YouTube


TV anime 'After leaving the A-rank party, I aim for the depths of the labyrinth with my former students.' Character PV [Nene] - YouTube


TV anime 'Araforo Man's Otherworldly Mail Order' character PV ~Primula Edition~ / Broadcast every Thursday from 22:30 on TOKYO MX and other stations! - YouTube




[Genshin] Story Movie 'A Thousand Dreams and One Nights' - YouTube


'Split Fiction' | Official Story Trailer - YouTube


[Ogre] 'UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes' character trailer [2nd DLC character] - YouTube


'KAPIH' Kapiha - Trailer | PlayStation®5 - YouTube


[Collapse: Star Rail] Ver.3.1PV 'The Gate of the Beginning and the Throne of the End' - YouTube


Call of Duty: Warzone & Black Ops 6 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Teaser - YouTube











Official website for the TV anime 'Chitose-kun is in a Ramune Bottle'



















[Emergency Recording] Lalilure is back after 5 years and 4 months! A major announcement from the show! - YouTube




















◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
Are nearly 10 Yoshimoto comedians, including Reiwa Roman and Takahiku Kuruma, involved in online casinos? 'Why would someone with intelligence be involved...? Because there aren't any' - Togetter

Online Casino Reports - YouTube








Oscar glory or ethical violation? ──This is how the double structure of 'Black Box Diaries' came about | @Globe🌏Rina Hasumi

'I hate physical education' essay sympathizes with Hyadain's appeal, used as teaching material at university #Reiwa school: Jiji.com

2.88 million domestic users! Online casino operators eating away at Japan amid the COVID-19 pandemic (Kiso Takashi) - Expert - Yahoo!News

2021/2/9(Tue) 12:39 Article



K-POP concert in Nara Park to be held indoors with budget cut to one-tenth, confusion over invitational artists being listed by grade in materials - posfie

Regarding Shiori Ito's documentary, 'If consent was not obtained, it is a human rights issue' and 'Released without prior confirmation' - What is happening behind the alarm from lawyers who once fought alongside her...? | Shueisha Online | Break down the news seriously

Talking during a performance: 'I thought it was okay if we spoke in a low voice' 'During a play, there are times when I want to immediately share information or thoughts about the performance or story' → I was shocked to find that there are a certain number of people who think that 'it's okay if we speak in a low voice'... - Togetter [Togetter]




◆New products (clothing, food, shelter)
Japan's first! The original version of 'Pepsi' is now available! 'Home Drink Bar Pepsi Cola' now on sale | News Release List | Suntory Beverage & Food International

'Kinoko no Yama' and 'Takenoko no Sato' renamed!? Product names have also been changed to match Japanese ingredients 'Kinako no Yama' and 'Takenoko no Kuromitsu' to be released nationwide on February 18th | 2025 | Press Releases and Announcements | Meiji Co., Ltd.

Peyoung Spicy Pork Bone Yakisoba | Maruka Foods Co., Ltd.

'Calpis BLEND PREMIUM Luxurious 3 Types of Strawberry Ingredients' to be released on February 25th | News Release 2025 | Company Information | Asahi Beverages

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