Headline news for September 18, 2025



The film 'The Fall,' which was released in theaters in Japan in 2008 and on DVD and Blu-ray in 2009 but was never available online and was considered a 'phantom work,' will be released in theaters on Friday, November 21, 2025, as 'The Fall 4K Digital Remaster .' One of the features of this work is the beautiful visuals, which were shot over four years in 24 countries, including 13 World Heritage Sites. Scenes cut from the original theatrical release have been added, creating a rich and immersive experience.

Official website for the film 'Falling Kingdom 4K Digital Remaster'

https://rakkanooukoku4k.jp/

Bunkamura Le Cinema Shibuya Miyashita Roadshow scheduled from 11/21 (Fri) 'Falling Kingdom 4K Digital Remaster' Special Report - YouTube


Movie ticket cards will go on sale from Friday, September 19th. The bonus is the first random postcard (4 types in total).


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Why has Netflix recovered in the struggling video industry? - GIGAZINE

Why some games perform so poorly when using a high-end mouse - GIGAZINE

Elon Musk's Neuralink receives FDA 'Breakthrough Device' certification for 'Blindsight,' an implant that can restore vision even to those who have lost their optic nerve - GIGAZINE

Earth may have had a Saturn-like ring about 450 million years ago - GIGAZINE

The world record for the distance an EV can travel on a single charge has been updated to 2,574 km by the Technical University of Munich team.

A Panama hat specialty store explains the problem of Panama hat grading being messed up - GIGAZINE

Why did automobiles adopt 'flat wheels'? - GIGAZINE

Amazon announces it has banned over 600 Chinese brands for fake reviews - GIGAZINE

Taiwanese people are buying Lithuanian products in a bid to give back - GIGAZINE

Lab-grown human 'mini brain' develops eyes, responds to light - GIGAZINE

List of new anime starting in autumn 2021 - GIGAZINE

A record of extracting personal information from a photo of an airplane boarding pass, in the case of a former Australian prime minister - GIGAZINE

Experiment to eradicate genetically modified mosquitoes in the wild fails, with unexpected results - GIGAZINE

The IT industry is too dependent on free engineers - GIGAZINE

Australia's iconic animal, the kangaroo, is being treated as a nuisance, and there is a growing debate about whether to actively eat it - GIGAZINE

Scientists demonstrate that water resistance drops dramatically when an iron ball covered with air bubbles sinks in water - GIGAZINE

List of new anime starting in autumn 2018 - GIGAZINE

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My wife said, 'I want to eat the dandan noodles you used to make for me when we were living together!' So I made this 'dandan noodles made by a man who doesn't remember making dandan noodles' → The replies started buzzing - Togetter

◆Science (science, learning, technology)
JAXA | Venus Climate Orbiter 'AKATSUKI' (PLANET-C) operation ends

Underwater ruins at the bottom of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture: Successfully filmed submerged 'jars' from the Kofun period | NHK | Shiga Prefecture

Differences in the duration of effectiveness of additional COVID-19 vaccine shots revealed by Nagoya University and others | Mainichi Shimbun

Japan Meteorological Agency considers naming of 'temperatures over 40 degrees' as a dangerous heatwave: Yomiuri Shimbun

The Western European craze of 'mummy eating' began with a mistranslation and a gruesome history - Nikkei

Japan Meteorological Agency considers new name for 'extremely hot days' when temperatures exceed 40 degrees Celsius, to be introduced as early as next summer [Heatstroke becoming a disaster]: Asahi Shimbun

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, business)
Former Unification Church leader in South Korea appears for questioning by special prosecutor | NHK | South Korea

Over 4.18 million T-fal electric kettles replaced due to risk of plug fire [List of affected products included] | NHK | Health

Beware of injuries from 'glass fiber reinforced plastic' umbrella ribs | NHK | Accidents

Trump to designate far-left group Antifa as a 'major terrorist organization' - 1 photo International News: AFPBB News

President Trump to designate Antifa, a left-wing anti-fascist movement, as a terrorist organization - CNN.co.jp

'Conditions for public funding of subways': Toyama Mayor discusses disposal of idle assets (Published September 16, 2025) | KNB NEWS NNN

[Breaking News] Miyagi Governor Murai Announces 'Burial' Plan at Prefectural Assembly | KHB East Japan Broadcasting

Breaking News: Trump Designates Far-Left Movement as Terrorist Organization | 47NEWS

'Ito City is controlled by evil organizations'? ... We asked supporters who don't doubt Mayor Maki Takubo despite the academic fraud issue: Tokyo Shimbun Digital

A man in only his underwear was found inside a trunk accidentally opened at a gas station, and an employee called 110... Tochigi body abandoned: Yomiuri Shimbun

Aqua Line Upbound Temporarily Closed Due to Fire Extinguishing Agent Sprayed Due to Malfunction | NHK | Tokyo

Trump's 'preference for violence': Kirk shooting highlights divide in U.S. | Mainichi Shimbun

Hezumaryu apologizes to Nara mayor via direct mail for his 'intimidating' comments | Mainichi Shimbun

Former Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han's hearing ends, 9.5 hours including breaks, wheelchair journey home | Mainichi Shimbun

Former Mitsubishi UFJ employee sentenced to 12 years in prison for stealing ¥390 million from a safe deposit box | Mainichi Shimbun

Gusts of wind in Tsukuba and Sakai Town, Ibaraki, causing damage to buildings and other structures, no injuries | NHK | Weather

China-sponsored international conference: Defense Minister: 'Taiwan's attempts at independence will not be tolerated' | NHK | China

Special prosecutor requests arrest warrant for former Unification Church leader in South Korea | NHK | South Korea

Former cat rescue volunteer arrested after 13 cats die of malnutrition in Kumamoto | NHK | Kumamoto Prefecture

Opposition leader Mirai Yasu: 'I am not currently affiliated with any political party' | NHK | Diet

One week after record-breaking rainfall in Tokyo, Kanagawa, and other areas, recovery is progressing, but more heavy rain is expected | NHK | Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Nagoya elementary school teacher arrested for installing a small camera on a classroom desk | NHK | Incident

US launches arms supply framework to Ukraine through NATO member states | NHK | Ukraine situation

Prime Minister Ishiba inspects Expo site, 'Working with stakeholders to ensure safe operation until closing' | NHK | Osaka-Kansai Expo

Gifu: Police officer in his 40s arrested and charged with 'about 100 secret photos' receives disciplinary action | NHK | Gifu Prefecture

Government plans to provide increased support to offshore wind power developers to ensure profitability | NHK | Movement toward a decarbonized society

Kushiro Wetlands 'Mega Solar' Issue: Illegal Development Discovered, Red-Crowned Crane Parent and Child Found Near Construction Site, Government Finally Taking Action HTB Hokkaido News

US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 0.25%, a first under the Trump administration. Two more cuts expected this year | NHK | USA

Chinese ambassador demands Taiwanese representative leave Denmark, Japanese ambassador refuses in February | Mainichi Shimbun

Ako Minpo | Kobe District Court Himeji Branch dismisses lawsuit filed by brain surgeon alleging 'assault and interference with exams' by superiors - 'lacking evidence'

Summary of research into far-right extremism removed from US Department of Justice website, contradicting senior administration official's remarks - 1 photo International News: AFPBB News

Kirk murder suspect may have confessed to crime in note to roommate, prosecutors say - BBC News

Pomp and circumstance, protests... A minute and a half look back at Trump's first day in the UK - BBC News

Kazakhstan bans 'kidnapping marriage' and forced marriage - 1 photo International News: AFPBB News

'I want to withdraw my intention to return my salary,' says Sabha Party lawmaker Hatsukano. He unexpectedly retracted his pre-election declaration to 'voluntarily return my salary.' He explained his reasons for doing so in an interview. | Josei Jishin

The Ishiba administration announced the 'Zero Illegal Immigration Plan,' endorsed Mio Sugita, who called it a 'human rights violation,' and postponed the option for separate surnames for married couples... The reality of the administration that claimed to have deliberated the matter | Bunshun Online

New developments in alleged violations of the Public Offices Election Act: Governor Saito Motohiko charged with 'inducing interest' | Bunshun Online

Qatar funds Hamas, attacks 'justified', Netanyahu says - 2 photos International News: AFPBB News

Is Israel facing a 'South Africa abandoning apartheid' moment over Gaza? - BBC News

President Trump sues New York Times for over 2 trillion yen in damages | NHK | President Trump

Late at night, the intercom rang. When I answered, I heard, 'It's Amazon.' I asked, 'Is today's delivery missing?' I asked for the last four digits of the tracking number, and the caller hung up on me. - Togetter

Woman in her 60s defrauded of over 200 million yen by being lured into a fake investment app | NHK | Incident

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
'Wouldn't it be easier to just abolish the Inns and Hotels Act?' Looking back at history, it feels like laws were written in blood. 'New Japan was intense.' - Togetter

A tweet that reads, 'If a mother is constantly in a bad mood, irritated, angry, and sighing, a child won't feel loved' has become a hot topic, with many mothers expressing their opinions. - Togetter

A group of six guests illegally stayed at a lodging facility for more than five hours after checking out, damaging indoor and outdoor amenities, smoking despite the no-smoking rule, and leaving a huge amount of trash behind, leaving a strong odor in the room. - Togetter

Owner Minamiba's insight: 'No one comes because the restrooms are clean, but some don't because the restrooms are dirty.' - Togetter [Togetter]




Used Tiffany rings, priced at ¥495,000, sell for shockingly low prices: 'Even with a name on it, it's still too cheap' - The engraving can be removed, so it's a great deal - Togetter

The stone tools discovered in Hatsukaichi City overturned conventional wisdom, but the discovered Kanmuri ruins were ruins that had not been reached by the 'God Hand' → Attention is drawn to the topic of Shinichi Fujimura - Togetter [Togetter]

A decline in children's academic performance is 'expected': Knowledge and skills neglected behind inquiry-based learning | Mainichi Shimbun

The American system of comprehensive selection, which requires families to give up on college if they can't afford to pay ¥50,000 a month for their children's sports lessons, is too cruel. - Togetter

Please tell us about some 'bitter children's literature' that has content so painful and agonizing that it's hard to believe it's aimed at children, or that still has depth even when read as an adult. - Togetter




I came across a truck with no license plate driving openly at night and reported it to the police → 'Could it be a stolen vehicle transporting a stolen car...?' - Togetter [Togatter]




A former executive who retired told me, 'When you retire, the relationships you've built at work will be zero.' I replied, 'No, they're definitely not zero,' and he firmly replied, 'Yes, they are zero,' so I think it's probably true... - posfie

◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)




Break away from complex account management! DeNA's new internal system 'HERB' | BLOG - DeNA Engineering

NTT West blames misconfiguration of construction for large-scale communications outage on the 16th | NHK | Communications

The communications outage occurred at around 3:45 p.m. on the 16th of this month in all of NTT West's Osaka and Kyoto prefectures, as well as in some areas of Hyogo prefecture, and for approximately 50 minutes, communications between landlines and mobile phones, and between landlines and other landlines, were impossible.

A total of 2.27 million contracted telephone calls were cut off, affecting emergency calls to 119 and 110.



'You can go home now.' A data analysis presentation that left me feeling completely broken. How did I get back on my feet? | Kentaro Matsumoto

Advance review of four new iPhone models: What we discovered about the 'common design philosophy' after testing the body, heat generation, battery, etc. (page 1/4) - ITmedia NEWS

Usage image of 'iPhone Air Bumper' and 'Crossbody Strap' - YouTube


'I just wanted to run an IDE on the cloud' - The story of my 220,000 yen cloud bankruptcy with AWS

And most importantly, set budget alerts.
Since I didn't use AWS personally, I didn't set up budget alerts, which meant I didn't notice that my expenses were increasing by 10,000 yen each day until the actual bill arrived.

If I had set a budget alert, I could have limited the loss to around 1,000 yen.
If I had set up a budget alert, I would have avoided the 220,000 yen bill.

If you have budget alerts set up...



[Munechika Nishida's RandomTracking] Review of all new iPhone models. The design change was a 'change in usability' - AV Watch

Dual Capture Sample - YouTube


GitHub - Japan-AISI/aisev: The AI Safety Evaluation Environment is a reference implementation of an evaluation tool based on the 'Guide to Evaluation Perspectives on AI Safety.'

[Mini Review] The power of color felt with the 'Kindle Colorsoft' that lets you read color manga. Echoes of memories of 'classic machines of the past' - AV Watch

AI Safety Evaluation Tool Released as Open Source Software - AISI Japan

I asked for illustrations for the assembly instructions, and the 'Gemini' product easily exceeded my expectations | Yoshihiro Yamashita / Docket Store

Note to launch full-scale advertising business within the year, CEO Kato talks about 'advertising that people won't dislike': Nikkei Cross Trend

The only smart way to get rid of Excel screenshots




◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
Yuzuki Yukari's first modern Mario Kart commentary! [VOICEROID commentary] - Niconico Video



[Aim for Koshien!] Stupid Game Exploration #53 'Nothingness' [2008 KOTY Handheld Grand Prize] - Niconico Video



TV anime 'I'm Crazy About You.' Character PV 3: Akira Nikaido (CV. Nobuhiko Okamoto) - YouTube


New trailer for the movie 'Aikatsu! × PriPara THE MOVIE - The Miracle of Encounter! -' [Released nationwide on October 10th!] - YouTube


Pursuing the best racing simulator 'Project Motor Racing' Career Mode Trailer - YouTube


Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 Introduction Video - YouTube


Game Boy Advance Nintendo Classics Additional Titles [September 25, 2025] - YouTube


Dunjungle Demo Release & Release Date Trailer | PS5® & PS4® - YouTube


'Dragon Quest Smash Glow' teaser PV-YouTube


While I was looking at the display cases with my son at a card shop, another child approached me and said, 'It's great that your parents understand the cards,' and we immediately began discussing his life. 'It must be really hard...' - Togetter













'Bocchi the Rock!' is a comedy show with anything-goes content, so the recent controversy is likely to become a small joke. 'It's like the Gintama of the Kirara world.' - Togetter

Column: The Evolution of Tetris ━━ What is a Comfortable Random Number? | Planetary Gear Engine

◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
'ONE PIECE' Season 2 Pre-release - Netflix - YouTube


To everyone - YouTube


Sprint world record holder Usain Bolt now says he's out of breath even climbing stairs - CNN.co.jp

◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
Even more crisp, fun, and refreshing! The chocolate rings are now harder! The fun ice cream 'Self-Crush Chocolate Mint, Cookies Cream' will be available nationwide from Tuesday, September 23, 2025. | Akagi Nyugyo Co., Ltd.

Enjoy the crunchy texture of these addictive mini cups of almonds and caramel with the 'Crunchy Almond Caramel' treat. Also available: a fall/winter assortment of rich and exciting desserts from around the world, the 'World Dessert Selection (Crème Brûlée, Belgian Chocolate, Tiramisu)' | News Release | Häagen-Dazs Japan

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