Headline news for December 17, 2025



Gong Cha, a global tea cafe with over 2,000 locations worldwide, will be releasing a limited-time dessert tea called ' Mochi Matcha, ' made with 100% domestic matcha, on Friday, December 26, 2025. The vibrant green matcha milk tea is topped with slightly pink mochi pearls and white milk foam, creating an auspicious appearance perfect for the New Year.

[New Product] Soft and chewy, bringing good fortune. 'Mochi Mochi Matcha' | Gong Cha Japan
https://campaign.gongcha.co.jp/first-tea-2026/index.html

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

GIGAZINE's manga participated in the Kindle book Christmas sale, so I summarized how to make a sale - GIGAZINE

The world's strongest Tetris player plays Tetris against 98 people alone and wins a spectacular movie - GIGAZINE

Scientists create world's first 'carbon-14 diamond battery' that will power devices for thousands of years - GIGAZINE

Three elements of a 'charismatic person' and practical ways to acquire them - GIGAZINE

Can you really play the portable gaming PC 'Steam Deck' anytime, anywhere? We measured the temperature and battery consumption - GIGAZINE

A man who created a 1Hz CPU in Minecraft has appeared, and Tetris and function graphing are also possible - GIGAZINE

The brain areas activated when reading code are not the same as those used for language processing - GIGAZINE

'Seppuku Monaka' where an extraordinary amount of bean paste protrudes from inside - GIGAZINE

Is there a risk that a meteorite collision could wipe out humanity? - GIGAZINE

We misunderstand the meaning of 'fourth dimension' - GIGAZINE

◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)










When I went to TOHO Cinemas, there was someone pouring flavored oil on popcorn for about 5 minutes, and I thought, 'I lost...' → About the 'truth' that regulars know - Togetter

There were so many types of outerwear at Workman that I didn't really understand, so I asked the clerk, and he said, 'This one is warm when you wear it, and this one is 'nothing',' so I bought the 'nothing' one - Togetter

I happened to find some pajamas at a local clothing store, and it turned out to be an illustration I had drawn. 'It's been turned into a product without my knowledge.' - Togetter

During a meeting with a French person, I was told passionately that 'PPAP is much more interesting than Japanese people think. It's underrated.' → Theory that PPAP is Bobobo for English-speaking people - Togetter

When the word 'outrageous' was used in the video, many comments were posted saying, 'It's a slur.' 'Are many people confusing this with a slur?' - Togetter

An acquaintance of mine said, 'I have to use my paid leave because it resets in December,' so I told him that the validity period for paid leave is two years, and he said, 'That's not the case here,' but it is stipulated in the Labor Standards Act. - Togetter

'There have been a lot of earthquakes recently, so I bought a Calorie Mate for disaster prevention. It's delicious.' The internet style reminiscent of the old copypasta is becoming the answer in the current era - Togetter

A part-time job offering to create specifications and manuals for distribution apps for an hourly rate of 1,250 yen or more sparks controversy. 'Are you going to make it for a part-time worker?' 'I think I'll do something auxiliary.' - Togetter

A mysterious two-tone rectangular parallelepiped like a chestnut manju that fell in a vacant lot 'Looks delicious' 'What is this?' Approaching the true identity - Togetter

An article in the English version of 'Shoten' said, 'Japanese viewers call the confiscation of the cushions the Utamaru genocide,' and 'Utamaru committed his final massacre after being asked for sex by Koyo.' - Togetter

◆Science (science, learning, technology)
Eye drops for presbyopia approved in the US, a new drug treatment option | 47NEWS

TechDoctor Publishes Research Results on Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Conducted in Collaboration with Hokkaido Medical Center - Nikkei

Confirming the usefulness of genomic profiling tests for childhood cancer: Establishing an all-Japan collaborative system to provide precision medicine to childhood cancer patients nationwide | National Center for Child Health and Development

New theory visualizes 'concerted ion transport' in battery materials... | Press Releases & Research Results | Tohoku University

Development of a new theory that visualizes 'concerted ion transport' in battery materials - Jamming science deciphers the collective motion of ions and elucidates the physics of fast ion conduction -

Demonstration of common chorus radiation in planetary magnetospheres! Hydro... | Press Releases & Research Results | Tohoku University

[Press Release] Driving Principle of Electric Current-Induced Non-Thermal Catalytic Reaction Revealed—Paving the Way for Next-Generation Chemical Technology for Sustainable Greenhouse Gas Resource Recovery— | 2025 | SOKENDAI, The Graduate University for Advanced Studies

H3 rocket carrying Japan's GPS satellite 'Michibiki No. 5' canceled just before launch due to JAXA's 'detection of anomaly in water injection equipment' | NHK News | Space, Science, Kagoshima Prefecture




◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, business)
[Breaking News] 16 Japanese arrested in Sihanoukville, southern Cambodia, suspected of involvement in fraud. The city is a hub for international crime amid casino development by Chinese companies. | TBS NEWS DIG - YouTube


Used Red Baron motorcycles illegally exported to Russia, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry warns - Sankei News

Bear sightings in urban areas…actually misidentified as a person in a costume?! The concerned party contacted the police, and the city continues to urge people to 'report anything suspicious' (Yamagata City) | TBS NEWS DIG

Retrial request revision proposal may be dismissed before evidence is disclosed, raising concerns that 'false accusations cannot be remedied': Asahi Shimbun

Tokyo District Court dismisses Takashi Tachibana's defamation claim over journalist Isoko Mochizuki's posts | Mainichi Shimbun

President of Hanaigumi and others not indicted on suspicion of injury Sapporo District Prosecutor's Office: Hokkaido Shimbun Digital

One day, four men suddenly kidnapped her and forced her into a psychiatric hospital, where she fell into despair and drug addiction. The person who agreed to this was a surprising person. The dark side of the 'medical protective hospitalization' system | NEWSjp

US offers Ukraine 'strong security guarantees' - 5 photos International News: AFPBB News

Tokyo District Court dismisses mosquito repellent spray lawsuit, refusing to acknowledge patent infringement | NHK News | Trial, Tokyo

Gasoline price drops to 159.7 yen, the first time it has fallen below 160 yen in about four years and three months | NHK News | Rising prices, Tokyo

Tokyo sauna fire: Emergency button receiver may not have been turned on | NHK News | Fire, Tokyo, Incidents and Accidents

The background to the 'slant-eye' controversy: Finnish experts say it's a 'falsely positive impression': Asahi Shimbun

A citizens' group objected to the name of a new junior high school in Omuta, Fukuoka, which has the same name as a kamikaze plane: 'Ohka Junior High School.' They asked for it to be reconsidered. | [Nishinippon Shimbun me]

Trump's approval rating drops to 39%, dissatisfaction with economic policies grows - Reuters/Ipsos poll | Reuters

'Eco-car subsidy' to be reviewed, EV subsidy to increase by 400,000 yen, fuel cell vehicle subsidy to be significantly reduced... 'Fairness' ensured based on Japan-US tariff agreement: Yomiuri Shimbun

'Delete the 200 million and 300 million' parts of the Moritomo documents to be disclosed for the fifth time [Moritomo Gakuen issue]: Asahi Shimbun

Nara's only Vories building is deteriorating; local group holds tour and calls for emergency repairs [Nara Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun

Turkish man arrested in Kawaguchi for hit-and-run after running red light without license. Man who turned himself in as a substitute also arrested - Sankei News

Russia's budget deficit expected to continue until 2042 - long-term forecast | Reuters

Man calling himself a 'political activist' arrested for allegedly threatening Saitama governor on social media [Saitama Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun

MIT professor shot dead at home; nuclear scientist investigated for murder | NEWSjp

The Japan Federation of Student Organizations requests a third-party committee to investigate the rice scandal, pointing out the limitations of government investigations | Mainichi Shimbun

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
There's a good chance that there are stone monuments standing around in Japan called 'Koushinto' - they're proof that people in the past all went all out on a certain day. 'It's a Paripi monument...' - Togetter

A fire broke out at a sauna in Akasaka, and the sauna room doorknob may have come off, trapping people inside. 'Why do they put doorknobs on!?' - Togetter

When I was a university student, I went shopping with a friend from Takamatsu and went to several stores, but nothing caught my eye. He said, 'Tokyo is inconvenient, but if you go to Takamatsu, there's a store that has everything.' I was shocked. - Togetter

The best quality of life is living in a 'convenient countryside'... In the Kanto region, along the Toyoko Line in Yokohama's Kohoku Ward, and in the Kansai region, along the Hankyu Line in Hokusetsu. 'The definition of countryside is so different...' 'The suburbs are the best place to live' - Togetter

'Make your everyday life a little more special.' Introducing the monthly subscription service 'Lindt Reward Subscription' starting Friday, December 19th | Lindt & Sprüngli Japan Co., Ltd. Press Release

My son used to cry at the entrance when he went to nursery school until recently, but after a family meeting, I changed the words I used to talk to him and he stopped crying for the past few days. 'It's important to think and speak from the child's perspective' - Togetter

What are the qualifications that are good to have in your work and life? 'The Electrician's 2nd Class Exam was useful' 'The Bioengineer Certification Exam is not understood anywhere' - Togetter

I played two San Geki gacha machines, 'Chuunibyou Aching Ring,' until the machine was empty, but the black ring in the product image did not appear → Official apology: 'The impression of the actual product and the image is significantly different' - Togetter

When I went to Yakiniku King, I was told 'The order will change' and over 10 groups were overtaken. Why is my turn not coming even though there are only two groups left on the app? ... The time specification is too strong - Togetter

'I'm surprised to see people using it in the changing room...' Waterproof spray used for skiing and snowboarding can coat your lungs if used incorrectly - Togetter

Atsushi Sasaki's 'Made in Japan: How to Sell Japanese Culture Around the World' is something that cannot be overlooked. | Tomonori Shiba

◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
Notice of suspension of PayPay service │ Susan Udon

'People who make money stand out'... Rapid increase in non-reporting by video streamers; National Tax Agency's investigation power keeps a close eye on social media - Sankei News

The problem is how to guarantee 'no use of generative AI' with objective data. (Illustrator Edition) | citrocube / Ryuji Teru

WordPress 6.9: New Features for Developers

The Best Way to Compress Images (2025) #OpenCV - Qiita

MINISFORUM connects four MS-S1 MAXs to drive the 'undistilled' DeepSeek-R1 671B - PC Watch

Kingston: 'We won't withdraw from the consumer market' 'Users should buy now' - PC Watch

Release of the '2025 Fall/Winter Retail Notebook PC Model' | dynabook (Dynabook Official)

New high-end compact digital camera 'RICOH GR IV HDF' released | RICOH IMAGING

The industry's first* gaming smartphone with water-cooling technology! 'REDMAGIC 11 Pro'—a smartphone that embodies ultimate performance and cyber aesthetics – REDMAGIC (Japan)

Beelink, a NAS with replaceable CPU and motherboard - PC Watch

The father of the 'son who was called a clown' has identified the perpetrator of the slander he has been receiving for about three and a half years, and a settlement has been reached. The perpetrator also posted an apology to X, saying, 'I will explain the details step by step below.' - Togetter

Summary of iOSDC Japan 2025 sessions to get your development off to a good start in 2026 - Mirrativ Tech Blog

The reality of achieving all Google Cloud certifications! Study tips and challenges [Internal roundtable report] - NTT docomo Business Engineers' Blog

My thoughts on the role of PdL and EM in the age of AI, despite my limited experience with AI - freee Developers Hub

We tried vulnerability diagnosis using a security AI agent - ANDPAD Tech Blog

Author Mikito Chinen fined 300,000 yen for defamation over Twitter post | Mainichi Shimbun

◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)




Shogi Association removes maternity forfeiture rule following requests from women's six-time champion Fukuma and others | 47NEWS

Ban Gaku Exhibition 'Martial Arts Examination' | Zenless Zone Zero - YouTube


Theatrical animation 'Etoile Blooming in Paris' official trailer (60 seconds) | Nationwide release on Friday, March 13, 2026 - YouTube


Anime 'Tetsunabe no Jan!' Super Teaser PV ~ The super crazy cooking battle series with a total circulation of 10 million copies is being made into an anime!? ~ - YouTube


TV anime 'Champignon Witch' special PV ┋ Broadcast starts from 1:58 am on January 8, 2026! - YouTube


TV anime 'Marriage Toxin' 1st PV-YouTube


TV anime 'Can you make it beautiful?' PV 1st edition - YouTube


Rira Ikuta/Lilas 'In Bloom' Anime MV | TV Anime 'The Apothecary's Notes' Season 2 1st Cool Opening Theme 'Hyakka Ryoran' English Ver. - YouTube


Anime 'Undead Unluck' is coming... Bad luck! Collection/TV Special Winter Edition Broadcast from 24:10 on Thursday, December 25th! Moe Kahara - YouTube


[Special Announcement] 'Sergeant Keroro: The New Movie - Revived and Threatened with Earth's Destruction!' to be released in summer 2026! - YouTube


DECO*27 - Monitoring (Best Friend Remix) / Lize Helesta (cover) - YouTube


Arknights 'Year-old World Garden Shii' Event PV-YouTube


TV anime 'Blue Miblo' - Serizawa Assassination Arc - Official PV 2nd release / Broadcast begins on Saturday, December 20, 2025! - YouTube


TV anime 'There was a cute girl in the hero's party, so I confessed.' Main PV | Broadcast begins on Tuesday, January 6, 2026! - YouTube


[Independent Animation] Movie 'Future Junior High School: Echoes of the Dawn' PV | Junior and Senior High School Student 3DCG Video Work - YouTube


Top Mario Episode 5 'Where is it? Hide and Seek' - YouTube


Just before the final episode! 'Wataru-kun's XX is on the verge of collapse' retrospective movie - YouTube


[Covered Song] ROSE/HANA | Siren starring IZUMI from SI-VIS - YouTube


[Part of the film released] Transfer, Search | The film 'The Legend of Hei 2: The Future We Want' is now showing! - YouTube


'Peleliu - Guernica in Paradise' Main Footage ~ Tamaru's Resolve ~ / Now Showing - YouTube


[Complete version] 'The Ghost of Grief Wants to Retire' All episodes and previews in one video - YouTube


[Minami-ke] 5th season of TV anime production confirmed! | 'Minami-Uta' special movie - YouTube


TV anime 'The Great Operation Yozakura Family' Season 2 broadcast information & OP artist 'Sakurazaka46' decided! - YouTube


[Collapse: Star Rail] Dahlia Character PV 'The End of a Song' - YouTube


Path of Titans - New Tylosaurus, Welcome to the New World of Riparia - YouTube


You're the star! Cyberpunk 2077 5th Anniversary — Never Fade Away - YouTube


[Limited Time Release] Danganronpa 15th Anniversary Festival - Super High School Level Thanksgiving Festival - 'Super Danganronpa 2' Stage - YouTube


[Limited Time Release] Danganronpa 15th Anniversary Festival - Super High School Level Thanksgiving Festival - 'Danganronpa' Stage - YouTube


[Limited Time Release] Danganronpa 15th Anniversary Festival - Super High School Level Thanksgiving Festival - 'New Danganronpa V3' Stage - YouTube


[Trial Version Now Available] Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Cloud vs. Sephiroth Trailer | Nintendo Switch™ 2 Version / Xbox Series X|S Version - YouTube


'Marathon' Bungie ViDoc: 'Marathon's Vision' - YouTube


'BLAZBLUE ENTROPY EFFECT X' - Naoto Kurogane Gameplay Preview - YouTube


Actraiser 35th Anniversary Project Announcement Movie - YouTube


'BIOHAZARD requiem' 3rd Trailer - YouTube


'Tomb Raider: Catalyst' - Teaser Trailer - YouTube


Hisako Sakai (92) / Claudio vs Reiko Yokota (95) / Jun Third Match [12th Care eSports Cup TEKKEN8] - YouTube


◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
Two people stabbed at HKT48 headquarters. Just before the incident, the employee who was stabbed warned them they would be banned from the premises. | [Nishinippon Shimbun me]

Two people were stabbed near the HKT48 headquarters. Initially, it was reported that the suspect was in his 60s, but a 30-year-old man was arrested. On the day of the incident, the perpetrator had also received notice from staff that he would be banned from the facility. - Togetter

Why mass transfers occurred: Omuta and Tottori Johoku schools undergo dramatic change in the national high school relay race | Mainichi Shimbun

[Special Feature] Gen Hoshino's 'Creation' Special Performance from Kyoto | 76th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen

Rob Reiner and his wife die; son arrested on murder charge - BBC News

Aoni Production - Management and promotion of voice actors, narration, dubbing, etc.

Our company's employee, Ryogi Ishihara (94 years old)
He passed away on December 14, 2025 due to acute heart failure.

We would like to express our deepest gratitude for the kindness shown to us during his lifetime and to inform you of this.
The funeral was held only in the presence of close relatives, in accordance with the wishes of the family.



Stranger Things 5 Vol. 2 Trailer - Netflix - YouTube


◆New products (clothing, food, shelter)
[Preview] A luxurious seafood bowl where you can enjoy the rich flavor of bluefin tuna! Nakau releases 'Wild Bluefin Tuna Bowl'!

A gyoza specialty store and bakery team up! | Eat & Holdings Co., Ltd.

Super Cup 1.5x Red The Rich Mentaiko Cream Ramen / White The Rich Carbonara Ramen New Release January 19, 2026 | Acecook Co., Ltd.

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