Aug 05, 2025 19:05:00

Headline news for August 5, 2025

Yahoo! Transit Guide 's 'Transfer Boarding Location' feature, which shows which train cars are closest to escalators, elevators, and ticket gates, has been expanded from major stations in the Kanto and Kansai regions to cover approximately 2,000 major stations nationwide.

Significant expansion of stations supporting 'Transfer Boarding Locations'! Check convenient boarding locations at disembarking stations - Yahoo! Route Information Official Blog
https://blog-transit.yahoo.co.jp/info/20250805_josyaichi.html

'Transfer boarding location' is a function that tells you which car is closest to stairs, escalators, elevators, etc. at transfer stations and disembarking stations. If you search for your destination by specifying a specific facility name or address rather than a 'station,' it will even tell you where you should get off at the disembarking station and which exit you should head towards in order to reach your destination.

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

Retro game translation and modification community 'ROMHacking.net' closes 20 years after internal trouble - GIGAZINE

The 'Uma Chill Plate' that keeps food and drinks cool for a long time on a cold plate was an excellent gadget that boosted summer comfort - GIGAZINE

Birds fly while switching between 'stable flight mode' and 'fighter mode' - GIGAZINE

Explosion in the port area of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, caused damage up to 10 km away - GIGAZINE

'Cable lacing' is a cable bundling technique that is stronger and longer-lasting than cable ties, also used by NASA - GIGAZINE

The problem with consistently achieving better results than others - GIGAZINE

How amazing was the drug lord Pablo Escobar, known as the 'hero'? - GIGAZINE

What is the 'Magic Roundabout' intersection that reduces accident rates by 30% despite its crazy complexity? - GIGAZINE

A movie just before the escalator stopped and reversed at 'Tokyo Big Sight' and a photo of the moment it collapsed - GIGAZINE

◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)

It's been a while, everyone.
It's the Neruneruneru witch!

It's correct to address them including 'san.'
...Did you know?! pic.twitter.com/kAb693WgpY
— Kracie Foods Official 🔔 (@Kracie_foods) August 4, 2025

Today marks the 4th anniversary of Enoden Niki 🙏 pic.twitter.com/hjiWM18AV4
— Maruyo (@maruyo_) August 4, 2025

◆Science (science, learning, technology)
Simple methods for assessing brain aging emerge, making a big difference in dementia and death risk | National Geographic Japan website

The End of America, the Scientific Superpower? - YAMDAS Current Update History

Development of a morphine-equivalent painkiller without side effects such as dependence - 'Transforming the medical field' - Kyoto University: Jiji.com

Nagasaki: Footage of Nagasaki's national treasure, the Chinese temple Fukusaiji, lost in the atomic bombing, filmed before the bombing discovered for the first time | NHK | Nagasaki Prefecture

Sumitomo Pharma applies for manufacturing and sales approval for iPS cell-derived Parkinson's disease drug - Nikkei

The origin of the potato has been discovered: crossbreeding with the tomato was essential for the potato | National Geographic Japan website

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, and business)
Increase in votes for suffrage: The more votes there are in municipalities, the more likely people are to vote for change: Asahi Shimbun

Despite increased supplies being delivered to Gaza, malnutrition continues to kill many residents | NHK | Israel/Palestine

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism allows passengers to take shortcuts on fully booked express buses, provided that subsequent buses are increased | 47NEWS

Metropolitan Police Department to release findings of investigation into Okawahara Chemical Machinery false accusation case, including disciplinary action against executives | NHK | Incident

National Police Agency to audio-visualize interrogations for violation of Foreign Exchange Law, reflecting on Okawahara's false accusation | Mainichi Shimbun

Stock prices fall by more than 900 yen as concerns grow over US economic slowdown | NHK | Today's stock prices

Identification of woman killed in six-vehicle accident on Hokuriku Expressway revealed. She was caught at the end of a traffic jam. | Kyoto Shimbun Digital, Kyoto/Shiga news site

'Restarting the nuclear power plant will lower electricity rates,' says Tokyo Electric Power Company. What do the winners of the House of Councillors election think about restarting the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant?: Tokyo Shimbun Digital

Public assistance bashing: Low pensions are the responsibility of politics; public assistance for the elderly | | Yuma Osawa | Mainichi Shimbun 'Political Premier'

Osaka Police arrests police inspector and sergeant on suspicion of slapping victim during home search | Mainichi Shimbun

Sea Urchins Caused Water Leak at Underwater Observatory! Over 50 Holes, Large and Small, with Sea Urchins Inside! Ashizuri Underwater Museum Completes Repairs and Reopens on August 8th [Tosashimizu, Kochi] | TBS NEWS DIG

The National Governors' Association considers foreigners to be local residents and submits proposal to the Minister of Justice calling for the promotion of multicultural coexistence policies | Kanaloco by Kanagawa Shimbun

Four people die in Gyoda, Saitama manhole fall accident: company reveals 'failure to install fall prevention equipment' | NHK | Saitama Prefecture

Police plan to discipline former senior public security officials for failing to fulfill their management responsibilities in the Okawahara false accusation | Mainichi Shimbun

Akie Abe: 'I want to investigate this for myself someday' on NHK program regarding Moritomo scandal | Mainichi Shimbun

Israeli Prime Minister expresses deep sadness and anger over hostage video 1 photo International News: AFPBB News

India to continue importing Russian crude oil despite US pressure, US reports | Mainichi Shimbun

[Comment] We call for the immediate improvement of the critical humanitarian situation in Gaza and a permanent ceasefire, and for the declaration of recognition of the Palestinian state - Constitutional Democratic Party

56 people have died from suspected heatstroke in Tokyo's 23 wards this year. More than two-thirds of them did not use air conditioning. Experts recommend using air conditioning day and night | NHK | Heatstroke

Australia announces it has selected Japan's proposal for new frigates. If a formal contract is signed, it will be the largest defense equipment export ever. | NHK | Ministry of Defense

Israeli PM seeks 'complete control' of Gaza as ceasefire talks stall - CNN.co.jp

Prime Minister Netanyahu 'Indicates Future Military Operation Policy' - Considering Expanding Operations | NHK | Israel

Public Security Investigation: Falsely accused man arrested, faxed to media outlets, but no one reported his innocence | Mainichi Shimbun

Government examines rising rice prices: 'Policy shift to increase production' | NHK | Rice

Japan to prioritize Australian destroyer negotiations, joint development based on Mogami-class, large-scale project worth 950 billion yen - Sankei News

Shizuoka: Toyota's 'Woven City' to open on September 25th... 'Future City' for 360 people: Yomiuri Shimbun

[Hiroshima] Koryo High School acknowledges violent incidents in its baseball team. The Japan High School Baseball Federation has issued a stern warning. The team is scheduled to play at Koshien. Hiroshima Toyo Carp Summary Blog | Carp Boom

METI releases list of companies with 'lowest' payment terms, including cases where companies were forced to pay fees for cashing bills (published August 5, 2025) | NTV NEWS NNN

'State of War': Republican and Democratic Gerrymandering Battle Intensifies, Starting in Texas - 3 Photos International News: AFPBB News

Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture, hits record high of 41.8 degrees Celsius in Japan [Heatstroke becoming a disaster]: Asahi Shimbun

Gunma's Isesaki reaches 41.8 degrees Celsius, breaking Japan's all-time record; be on high alert for heatstroke | NHK | Weather

Athens mayor clashes with Israeli ambassador: 'Civilian murderers have no right to preach democracy' - 1 photo International News: AFPBB News

A rookie police dog solves a case that took 5.5 hours in just 4 minutes. He finds a missing man on his first deployment. | Kagoshima News | Minami Nippon Shimbun Digital

Mazda posts final deficit of approximately ¥42.1 billion for three months ending in June due to Trump administration's auto tariffs | NHK | Automotive

[Breaking News] Man arrested for murder of man in Shizuoka community center attack | 47NEWS

Company explains heatstroke prevention measures: Worker didn't put on safety harness until just before falling into manhole [Saitama Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun

Is reporting on the political party phenomenon counterproductive? Reporters wonder what they should report: Asahi Shimbun

Japan's seawater temperature rise is twice as fast as the rest of the world, with pacific saury and squid fleeing and one-tenth of catches declining - Nikkei

Even 'ghosts' can't beat the heat: Kyoto Arashiyama Railway's special train service canceled this summer [Kyoto Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun

Petition calling for Gaza ceasefire signed by 1,000 Israeli cultural figures criticized by actor seriously injured in military service - 3 photos International News: AFPBB News

Ishimaru's New Party: 'Path to Rebirth' - Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Election Losers Leaving the Party One After Another: 'Graduation,' 'Restart,' 'Move to the Next Step' - Sankei News

Noah Smith, 'Free Market Economics Works Amazingly Well' (July 10, 2025) – Economics 101

JR East abolishes headquarters and branches, subdivides organization; President says 'profits and productivity will improve': Asahi Shimbun

Trump criticizes India for Russian oil purchases, may raise tariffs | NHK | India

A barge catches fire at Yokohama's Minato Mirai fireworks festival five minutes before the end. Researcher says low-altitude development may have been the cause | NHK | Kanagawa Prefecture

Iekei ramen restaurant 'Machida Shoten' opens in Switzerland, serving bowls for 5,000 yen - Nikkei Shimbun

Prime Minister's policy shift leaves LDP confused... CDP leader Noda's proposals accepted one after another, cabinet minister says 'the two are connected by an underground waterway': Yomiuri Shimbun

City Council Member Reveals Why I Left the Communist Party: The Prefectural Assembly Member Who Became Infamous for the 'Napkin in the City Hall Toilet' Case Says He Was 'Persistently Interfering' and 'Ignoring the Damage' | Smart FLASH/Smafla [Kobunsha Weekly Magazine]

'Don't use your title as a council member': City council makes unusual decision to refrain from posting on social media by female city council member Is it because she's a woman? : Tokyo Shimbun Digital

Public Security Investigation: Leaking Investigation Information is 'Fake News'; Victims of False Accusations Want Truthful Reporting | Mainichi Shimbun

Prime Minister Ishiba's message on the 80th anniversary of the end of the war is being considered for release next month or later | NHK | 80 years since the end of the war

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
The bulge in the ceiling is getting bigger and bigger, and it's scary... A contractor came, but they decided to wait and see... → 'This is seriously dangerous, there's no time to wait and see,' 'At worst, the ceiling could collapse' - Togetter [Togetter]

I saw a popular Sendai beef tongue stall at a summer festival, so I checked the box next to it and saw that it said 'pork tongue skewers.' 'Some people are allergic to pork.' - Togetter

When I cook, my husband plates the food and sets the dishes, so I thought he was 'highly conscious about sharing household chores - the ideal husband,' but it turns out he's just an efficiency freak. - Togetter

'It's infuriating when this happens in a crowded parking lot.' Another McLaren owner apologizes for taking up two parking spaces: 'It's like an 'open Laren'...' - Togetter

When I was in elementary school, I didn't run the 50m sprint at full speed. A relative told me, 'You don't run at full speed because you're a coward and afraid to see the results if you try at full speed.' I still can't forget that. - Togetter

I went to an incredibly wealthy person's house as a tutor and used the bathroom there. It was cool even in summer. I was so impressed that even in the middle of summer, the bathroom was cool. - Togetter

'This is shrimp doria,' I said, and the couple had the usual exchange... But then she broke up with her boyfriend and came to work part-time to learn about the customer service industry - Togetter [Togatter]

When I asked a Brazilian how he spends his days off, he answered, 'I grill meat, play music, and dance.' So I asked him, 'What about work?' and he said, 'Hmm... I'll do something naturally as I live.' The difference in our views on life brought me to my knees. - Togetter

'This book is pretty crazy.' Plato and Antiperspective argues that perspective is not the correct way of seeing the world, and right from the start, you are reminded that perspective is a distorted way of seeing things. - posfie

I'm an uneducated and rude old lady.

I can't read difficult books, so I sometimes read children's books to learn about the world, but kids' books these days are crazy, aren't they? Have you been reading these since you were a child? I feel like I'm going to be executed, uneducated old lady pic.twitter.com/SjTChfk5Es
— Yoshii (@kimura6933) August 4, 2025

I once cut off a relationship with a former follower who had a brain injury from heat stroke and then became a total jerk. 'When a debuff is applied to the brain, the person's personality becomes bad.' - Togetter

At my part-time job, a younger college student asked me, 'Excuse me, but do you have a developmental disorder?' and my eyes popped out. → The opinions on this question are completely different depending on whether or not you're a developmental disorder... - Togetter

'A tiny kitten arrives and the resident cat and dog continue to lovingly care for it.' It's a precious sight, but at the same time, a certain thought wells up inside me: 'Can they really do that...?' - Togetter

An elderly person yells 'Help me!' in front of a self-service copy machine while a line forms at the cash register... People who work in a 'self-service' environment feel: 'I'm annoyed that everything is left to the staff' - Togetter

A man who confessed that he will be serving a two-year prison sentence in two weeks shares his thoughts and life hacks for when he goes to prison - Togetter

I once gave up my spot in the toilet line to a pale-faced salaryman at a train station, and he was waiting for me later and gave me a can of coffee, so let's be kind to 'emergency poop men' - Togetter

'Everyone's lined up at the cash register, I can't leave.' The fire alarm goes off at a karaoke bar, and you have to evacuate, but you're forced to pay the bill. What should you do in this situation? - Togetter

An old man at a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant made a ridiculous request: 'It's an eyesore to have so many plates in front of me! Stop it!' The waiter then responded with a ridiculous response, essentially saying, 'Tch.' - Togetter

A story about being punched in the arm by an old man who was a customer (or something).

Today, while I was working the cash register, a frail old man with a cane came in, looking for 'Where is XX (product name)?' I showed him to the shelf, and he punched me in the arm, saying 'You put the product I want so far away!!'
In the end, I didn't have enough money and left without buying anything.
— 𝕏Dekamaruko𝕏 (@uobk_7) August 4, 2025

I once gave up my place in the toilet at a train station to a pale-faced businessman, who was waiting for me when I came out and gave me a can of coffee. I'm sure if it was the other way around, I'd be grateful, so I'll be kind to emergency poop men. I might be the next one to almost poop myself.
— Aoi Manabu @ C106 Sunday East B21ab (@aoimanabu) August 4, 2025

23 years ago, I was photographing Toyohashi Railway's streetcars when the Mo3700, the oldest train at the time, came by in front of the sports park for a chartered trip. When I pointed my camera at it, everyone on board started pointing their cameras at me, so I got scared and ran away.
When I looked at the website of the group that had rented the venue, I saw a message that said, 'Remember me, you who took a photo in front of the sports park today and ran away!', which made me even more shocked.
— Shitekiya⋈ (Nagato person) Narrow gauge human (@shitekiya) August 4, 2025

I once saw a train that hadn't been moving in a while in a train depot, and by chance its pantograph was up, so I took a photo. Apparently, the next day it was sent off for scrapping, and I was relentlessly harassed by several people for a long period of time. Regardless of the much talked about incident involving chartered buses for photography, I get the impression that otaku-related things have a lot of their own unique rules, which is a pain... I've never heard of a train being sent off for scrapping the next day...
— Asaka Miyabi (@Asaka_38b) August 4, 2025

'Don't post pictures until the tour is over.'
'Even if you take a photo of this vehicle, please don't post it online.'
I think the organizers' instructions are within the scope of what participants can limit.
Generally speaking, it is probably impossible to obtain permission from the organizer (a travel agency or other organization or individual) to photograph a chartered bus on a public road.
— Shibamaru (@EF65116JRF) August 4, 2025

The Ukrainian Foreign Minister said, 'We are ready to jointly develop drones with Japan.' This could be a great opportunity for Japan to gain drone know-how. - Togetter

◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
Ultra-fast document scanner with maximum efficiency! 'ScanSnap iX2500' was great - Mobile Watch

I tried out the LLM model for coding, Qwen3-Coder.

'ABEMA' is within profitability: CyberAgent's Susumu Fujita's 10-year bet - Nikkei

But, Inspector, have you been using Linux for a long time and still can't remember the find options? - Togetter

The qualification tier chart of X's job-hunting account, which is being called trash for its incomprehensible ranking of IT Passport A, Applied Information E, and Medical License D, is a fascinating look into how it was ranked - Togetter

26 Years of Free Software Development: How the Creator of IP Messenger & FastCopy Turned Free Software Development into His Full-Time Job [Focus] | LevaTech Lab (LevaTech LAB)

MCP server that can read the contents of an open browser - Poshonakan

The so-called 'Internet Old People's Club' is probably made up of a generation that has never experienced the old internet. → Because the definition of 'old' varies from person to person, the concept of an old people's club is made up of elements plucked from various eras. - Togetter [Togatter]

DMM's search infrastructure has been replaced from Solr to Elasticsearch - DMM Developers Blog

Significant expansion of stations supporting 'Transfer Boarding Locations'! Check convenient boarding locations at disembarking stations - Yahoo! Route Information Official Blog

Luup launches new vehicle, license-free electric tricycle 'Unimo' - expected to attract elderly users. Could it replace electric kick scooters? - ITmedia NEWS

81-year-old man loses approximately ¥190 million after being falsely accused of investing in online ads | NHK | Incident

[Announcement of AC member independence] pic.twitter.com/db1biUZomR
— ACbu [Official] (@ACbu_official) August 5, 2025

If your air conditioner's outdoor unit is stolen, take measures with a security camera that doesn't require wiring - Mobile Watch

Current Status of Silicon Optics (5) NVIDIA Announces Adoption of TSMC's Optoelectronic Convergence Packaging Technology 'COUPE' [Internet New Technology] - INTERNET Watch

◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
[Vlog] Yuzuki Yukari sings passionately at karaoke - Niconico Video

Fatal Fury x Street Fighter | Animated Trailer - YouTube

'Virtua Fighter 5 REVO World Stage' Promotional Trailer-YouTube

A story about a husband who graduated from Kyoto University and believes he would have gotten into Harvard if he hadn't played games, but who insists that 'games make you stupid,' so he has banned his 5-year-old son from playing games... A certain piece of information has led him to encourage his son to play games - Togetter [Togatter]

Movie 'ChaO' Unique Character Collection Edition / Released on Friday, August 15th - YouTube

TV anime 'Summer Pockets' 2nd OP non-credit video-YouTube

[ARCANADEA Arcanadia] Promotional Movie -Ver. 1.0- - YouTube

[ARCANADEA Arcanadia] Promotional Movie -Ver. 2.0- - YouTube

[Tanabe Family Hospitality Twin Towers] 'CITY THE ANIMATION' is broadcast and available every Sunday! #AnimeCITY - YouTube

'Peleliu - Guernica in Paradise' Special Announcement / Released on Friday, December 5th - YouTube

Haruhi Suzumiya's new song 'Chasing destiny' MV Short ver. - YouTube

'Demon Slayer: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Castle Arc Chapter 1 - Akaza Returns' Release Commemoration | Demon Slayer Kanji Calligraphy (July 30, 2025) Kitano Tenmangu Shrine - YouTube

[Cheerful] 'CITY THE ANIMATION' is broadcast and available every Sunday! #AnimeCITY - YouTube

TV anime 'Akane Hanashi' teaser PV | Broadcast scheduled for 2026! - YouTube

[Broadcasting in 2026] TV anime 'Reincarnation Petals' PV 1st installment - YouTube

[Lively on the screen] 'CITY THE ANIMATION' is broadcast and available every Sunday! #AnimeCITY - YouTube

[A brief summary of the previous episodes] 'CITY THE ANIMATION' is broadcast and available every Sunday! #AnimeCITY - YouTube

'Yamato Forever REBEL3199 Chapter 4: The Light Blue Maiden' Official Trailer | Screening begins on Friday, October 10, 2025 - YouTube

[Favorite Child] [Children of 47 Prefectures] Yamagata Visual Special Video - YouTube

Apex Legends: Showdown Gameplay Trailer - YouTube

Alice Episode 'The Lady's Creed' | Zenless Zone Zero - YouTube

'Street Fighter 6' Sagat Update Distribution Start Trailer-YouTube

'The First Descendant' - NieR:Automata Collaboration Trailer | PS5® Games - YouTube

Released on November 13th 'Atelier Liza ~ Secret Trilogy ~ DX' Promotional Movie - YouTube

A simple drawing error caused Miku to have six fingers, raising suspicions of AI use on TikTok... → Have we become a society where mistakes lead people to suspect that something is AI-generated? - Togetter

How to create a 'murder mystery' with professional guidance. A former digital game creator discusses the fascinating structure and tips for game design [CEDEC 2025]

Victorian England explanatory illustration #1 'Corned beef'

The British and corned beef are inseparable.pic.twitter.com/7S5jz6JRul
— Lebenstrieb (@Kohler_volnt) August 4, 2025

Predator came to Japan in the summer pic.twitter.com/tq6hEH54vi
— Case Wabe [K-SUWABE] (@KSUWABE) August 5, 2025

[Mobile Suit Gundam Siegaxe] Director Kazuya Tsurumaki (from Gosen City) talks about his thoughts on Kycilia, Albi, and the Kambara Railway... Exclusive Interview | Niigata Nippo Digital Plus

Ah, where should I go today? 😆 pic.twitter.com/6kUpOhgsba
— Traveling Zundamon (@tabizun) August 5, 2025

In Thailand, you see cosplayers everywhere. It's a country where anyone can pursue their dreams, so the cosplay competition is very fierce 🥹 The cosplay industry in Thailand is booming. Everyone is so beautiful, I have to constantly improve myself pic.twitter.com/p5hKIB8zxN
— khunbbie⁹⁹⁹ (@BambieBeneko) August 5, 2025