Headline news for January 27, 2026
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Additionally, during the Snow Festival, from February 4th to 11th, 2026, a stamp rally will be held at Namco stores in Sapporo and Kokonosukino. If you visit two of the participating stores, you will receive a coupon for one free crane game and a novelty tote bag exchange ticket issued within the Namco Points app.
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Alcohol has a sleep-inducing effect but reduces sleep quality - GIGAZINE
Researchers claim that the time has come for humans to change the environment on the moon, ushering in a new geological era, the Lunar Anthropocene - GIGAZINE
Part of a mysterious artifact 'Roman hollow dodecahedron' made over 1,600 years ago and of unknown purpose discovered in Belgium - GIGAZINE
The act of hiding AirTags in household belongings to track unreliable movers is a hot topic - GIGAZINE
Amazon's 'Twitter Stealth Campaign' to Hide Black Working Conditions Has Been Terminated - GIGAZINE
There was someone living in the clock tower at a London station, and I was able to rent a room, so I stayed there - GIGAZINE
A movie in which a baby panda struggles to escape with an indomitable spirit - GIGAZINE
◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)
Yesterday, I randomly dropped into an Italian izakaya (Japanese pub) and ordered a bowl of pasta. It was so delicious I couldn't believe my eyes. I ordered an extra baguette and another plate of pasta, and even considered getting a part-time job there, but then I saw on the blackboard where the job listings were written that the word 'human resources' was written as 'human capital,' and gave up.
— Butt Galaxy (@_sa_me_sa_ma) January 26, 2026
A person who stuffs their face with a piping hot nori bento and then gives a sloppy food report pic.twitter.com/PP0VGKjhHC
— Koyan (@koyan97) January 26, 2026
It was so natural I didn't realize it for a moment pic.twitter.com/VOML59Rucz
— Niwa Kogyo (@Sidehiwinder) January 26, 2026
◆Science (science, learning, technology)
Komaki Castle was built by Oda Nobunaga starting in 1563. Currently, Komaki City calls it Komakiyama Castle. This is because Komaki City called the main castle tower-type facility 'Komaki Castle,' and so for convenience they decided to refer to the tower-type facility as 'Komaki Castle' and the historic castle ruins as 'Komakiyama Castle.' In other words, the name 'Komakiyama Castle' is not an academic name based on historical documents.
— Yoshihiro Senda_Castle Archeology (@yoshi_nara) January 26, 2026
◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, and business)
TV Tokyo/Nikkei January poll: LDP leads with 40% of votes in House of Representatives election, centrists at 13%, Cabinet approval rating drops 8 points | TV Tokyo BIZ
Three US soldiers assault elementary school girl because 'Japanese women don't own guns' - Okinawans' anger goes unheard: 'It's not my problem. Try watching this video on www.newsjp.com/newsjp'
Guardrail along the tracks north of Miyahara Station. A resident reported that 'about 100 bolts are missing.' 'That's an exaggeration...' I thought, but when I went to see the scene, it was terrible! In fact, Saitama City conducted an investigation two years ago and found that about 500 bolts were missing in 181 locations, but they had left it as it was, saying that 'cars would not hit them.' In some places, all the bolts are missing!? pic.twitter.com/MTqRrbklDG
— Ichiro Yoshida (@no_saitama) January 26, 2026
Cabinet ministers from the former Ishiba administration are listed lower in the LDP proportional representation list, including former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Murakami | Mainichi Shimbun
NATO Secretary General: 'Dreaming is the only way to defend Europe without the US' - 1 photo International News: AFPBB News
Trump raises tariffs on South Korea to 25% as South Korea 'does not comply' with trade agreement - 1 photo International News: AFPBB News
Trump announces 25% tariff hike on South Korea, saying trade agreements are not being respected | Reuters
'High crime rate targeting Chinese people in Japan': Chinese government urges people to refrain from visiting Japan during the Spring Festival. 1 photo. International News: AFPBB News
43 LDP-endorsed candidates with slush funds: proportional representation overlaps allowed, allowing them to be re-elected | Mainichi Shimbun
2026 House of Representatives Election: 12-day campaign begins. Will Takaichi continue or block the opposition? 1,111 candidates in single-seat districts (11:30 AM) | NHK News | House of Representatives Election, Elections, House of Representatives
US Pediatrics Announces Reduction of Recommended Childhood Vaccinations: 'Deviating from Medical Evidence' | NHK News | US, Medicine & Health, President Trump
Prime Minister Takaichi: 'If we run away, the Japan-US alliance will collapse' in the event of a Taiwan emergency - Nikkei
Prime Minister calls North Korea a 'nuclear power' on TV, government does not officially acknowledge it: Asahi Shimbun
January 23rd (Friday)
— [Cogiyama] Corgi Earl Tochigi Oyama Store (@corgi_oyama) January 26, 2026
I was the victim of a burglary.
The video will be released.
Fortunately, no employees were present during the incident and everyone was safe.
They were probably divided into those who gave instructions and those who carried out the actions, and there was even a conversation over the phone about how things were being taken home (high-value items).
We are releasing this video to alert nearby card shops. … pic.twitter.com/nyzMVJuyW9
[House of Representatives Election Ehime] LDP proportional representation list for Shikoku: Murakami not given preferential treatment, ranking 10th; nine candidates running in multiple seats ranked first | Ehime Shimbun ONLINE
[Breaking News] First-time Fukui Governor Ishida Corrects 'Japan is a Mono-Ethnic Group' Remarks | 47NEWS
Prime Minister Takaichi urges candidates with illicit funds to 'give them a chance to work' during party leader debate in the House of Representatives election | Mainichi Shimbun
Fukui Prefecture Governor-elect Ishida: 'I want to correct my remarks about Japan being a mono-ethnic nation' | NHK News | Fukui Prefecture, Election
'Participated in a meeting with the former Unification Church': Online program features photo of centrist Noda [former Unification Church issue]: Asahi Shimbun
This is truly unfortunate. I want this to be widely known. 🥺 I'm sure there are people who don't know much about Nauru, so I'm writing a long post. I might delete it later, though. … https://t.co/FoVYaDcUmM pic.twitter.com/qT7LNrEAHX
— Nauruya Sagamihara Branch Office (Official) (@nauru_sagami_1) January 26, 2026
Veterinarian treating outdoor cats dies from infection; calls for strict indoor cat keeping: Asahi Shimbun
[1-minute explanation] Has Prime Minister Takaichi's 'atonement' been completed for the candidate who received bribes? | Mainichi Shimbun
Prime Minister Takaichi is keen to create a crime against damaging the national flag, saying it's 'strange' that Japan is not included | Mainichi Shimbun
Prime Minister Takaichi makes no mention of consumption tax cuts in first speech, remaining vague on timing | Mainichi Shimbun
Center-leader Yoshihiko Noda: 'I'm definitely the one in the photo' - Sankei News
Venezuela's interim president says he's had enough of US orders - CNN.co.jp
Attack on Venezuela, Don Lawism, and the Snap General Election | | Hitoshi Tanaka | Mainichi Shimbun 'Political Premier'
President Trump: 'New weapon used in Venezuela' attacks brain with sonic waves, US newspaper interview
President Trump: 'US military uses secret new weapon in Venezuela' | NHK News | President Trump, America, Venezuela
Focus: Senkaku Islands, seas where Japanese fishing boats have disappeared, authorities concerned about tensions take action | Reuters
[Breaking News] Prime Minister Says Consumption Tax Cuts Will Be Hard to Implement Without Agreement at National Conference | 47NEWS
Prime Minister Takaichi criticizes TM special report as 'clearly wrong,' says free school lunches and high school meals 'can be done somehow' - Sankei News
Takaichi Cabinet's approval rating remains high at 69%, while 52% disapprove of House of Representatives dissolution... Yomiuri poll: Yomiuri Shimbun
56% say zero food consumption tax will have no effect on rising prices, while support for Takauchi's Cabinet falls to 67% - Nikkei Shimbun
Breaking News: 67% Have No Hope for the Centrist Reform Coalition | 47NEWS
President Trump effectively retracts remarks about Afghanistan deployment amid backlash from Britain and other countries | NHK News | America, President Trump, NATO
Former Unification Church internal documents reveal new facts but also errors, insisting on political ties [Former Unification Church issue]: Asahi Shimbun
What are Prime Minister Takaichi's 'Policies that Divide the Nation'? 9 Focus Points Questioning the State of the Nation - House of Representatives General Election (House of Representatives Election) [House of Representatives Election (House of Representatives Election) 2026]: Asahi Shimbun
◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
Uhhhhh♡
— Kumagai Hinata (@KumagaiHinata) January 24, 2026
I love baths~~~♡
To prevent heat shock caused by the temperature difference in winter, I'll aim a shower at about 45°C at the bathroom wall to warm up the room before taking a bath.
It's okay if the bathroom is enveloped in warm steam ♡
Heat shock can happen to young dogs too, so be careful.
About 40 years ago, the prevailing view was that 'Western countries are free and don't interfere with other people's hobbies, so Japanese people have no individuality and succumb to peer pressure.' However, there is now a growing understanding that Japan is much more free and people can dress and hobbies however they like. In America, 'if a man reads a fashion magazine, he's gay.' https://t.co/cEQ6cInFV0
— dada (@yuuraku) January 25, 2026
'Watch this, okay? Yes yes yes!' ← To me '(Smug...)' ← To the person next to me, the entertainer, Hime 2026.01.24 #snowleopard #IshikawaZoopic.twitter.com /Ukll5KEA6p
— Namie @ Photo (@73e_oksnowball) January 25, 2026
I heard from Luup's public relations department that they have notified the publisher of a section of my new book that mentions Luup, stating that they will take legal action if the content is not corrected.
— Kazuyoshi Shimoya | PR Strategy for Business (@KazShimoya) January 26, 2026
The auditor is a former superintendent general of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, the amount raised is 21.4 billion yen, and the spouse of one of the executives is a Liberal Democratic Party member of parliament.
It's a huge presence, not even comparable to a small business like mine.
[Request to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan]
— Nauru Tourism Board (Official) (@nauru_japan) January 26, 2026
Due to the development of friendly relations between Japan and Nauru, the Government of the Republic of Nauru has decided to establish an Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Nauru in Tokyo in March 2025, and to appoint an Honorary Consul and Honorary Vice-Consul.
I'm still having trouble with it.
— Owa Shrine Priest [Official] (@rurusekakiha) January 26, 2026
It still doesn't work.
By the way, silent clapping is called 'tante/ninjute' (both pronounced 'shinobide').
Applause at the time of condolence is considered disrespectful in front of a god on a special occasion.
Also, some people hold back their applause so as not to make any noise,
It's also called empty applause and is not allowed even at funerals. https://t.co/LfahQjQJD7
After seeing a post that said 'expensive natto is delicious because the bacteria are different,' I tried comparing natto that was 70 yen more expensive than the one I usually buy with my usual one, and realized something - Togetter
It was foolish to think that temporary construction of a colostomy would bring about a truce | Books&Apps
Japanese people don't know much about spices, so when they eat British sweets, they say, 'It tastes like Ota Isan!' 'So it's a good medicine...!?' - Togetter
Is it okay to put donuts back on the shelf once you've taken them from your tray at Mister Donut? I was surprised to see the person next to me doing it casually → Opinions are divided: 'Isn't that too much of a clean freak?' 'I just want them to stop doing that' - Togetter
In Sapporo, a sister and brother with intellectual disabilities were denied welfare and starved to death... Some people recall the Kyushu incident, but it makes you think about what welfare administration is. - Togetter
Youth and reading
The 'worst' is 'a society in which you become indifferent to politics, don't vote, and give up your position and rights as a political checker.' So, even if there is not a single candidate you want to vote for and want to win, even if the election results are not what you wanted, you should still go vote and, no matter how painful, troublesome, and difficult it may be, still play a role in politics... https://t.co/pR5kVWLQiQ
— What if (@tarareba722) January 26, 2026
I received an email from a lash salon I went to two years ago via Hot Pepper saying, 'I've been banned due to multiple unauthorized cancellations.' What's going on? → Multiple people have received the same message from the same salon - Togetter
I was shocked by the video of children in the schoolyard returning to the classroom to 'hide under their desks' during a surprise earthquake evacuation drill → The reason for hiding under the desks is not explained - Togetter
— Junpei Mitsui / Jumpei Mitsui (@Jumpei_Mitsui) January 24, 2026
What does that mean?
— Yurakusha Store Manager (@tentyo_yusya) January 27, 2026
I didn't realize there was a vending machine in the parking lot in front of the store...
It wasn't there on Sunday, and the tenants on the first floor don't seem to know either.
In fact, it seems that the people on the first floor were also aware that Yurakusha had installed another vending machine.
The power supply seems to be connected to our building... pic.twitter.com/Eoo2kjyPRf
The owner answers the question, 'How do you take a beautiful photo of your cat looking straight ahead?' and the method is... 'You get to look at the camera, but you lose human dignity' - Togetter
Notice of end of shipment of 'Benesse Dictionary'
◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
[Former Accountant] 5 Excel Tips I've Really Used in My Work [Preventing Mistakes] ##Business Improvement - Qiita
The era of creating apps without writing code has arrived: An introduction to vibe coding | takeshy
We will take strict action against slanderous acts against journalists: Tokyo Shimbun Digital
ASCII.jp: How does the PC equipped with the top-of-the-line Core Ultra Series 3 Core Ultra X9 388H perform? The built-in GPU Arc B390 supports multi-frame generation (4/4)
[Hothot Review] Twice as shocking as the previous generation! The new 'Core Ultra X9 388H' rewrites the conventional wisdom of notebook PCs - PC Watch
New organization launches to popularize 7-digit alphanumeric 'digital addresses' | NHK News | IT & Internet
I created a '10 AI subordinates' with Claude Code, and they fixed the bugs and added a rule that said 'violation requires seppuku' and I ended up just talking nonsense.
The ghost of China's 'Lost 30 Years' appears | Ei-chan, who lives in Shanghai
Are there too many short videos praising Japan? A manual on how to create videos with AI and earn over 4 million yen a month is available on note... Various opinions on the structure of money-making and political videos - Togetter
Apple unveils new AirTags with extended range and improved discoverability - Apple (UK)
I didn't like seeing my uncle at work use an AI-drawn cartoon character-style portrait of me as his Gmail icon, so I changed the image I could see to a 'mountain picture' - Togetter
...I'm glad I noticed... Viewing a PDF attached to an email on an iPhone (left) and opening it on an MBP (right)... [Dangerous]... pic.twitter.com/be1jEadDzg
— Why DTP/Ojin (Japanese typesetting consultation/requests welcome) (@works014) January 26, 2026
'Hole' in LLM Ability - Joy Joy Joy
What is Qwen3-TTS? ~Complete guide to the latest AI that can clone voices with 3 seconds of audio in a Japanese environment~ #Python - Qiita
It seems that the photos of the Tori Chuka that I made and took myself (and ate myself) may be infringing copyright.
— yokotaro (@yokotaro) January 26, 2026
→It seems like spam, so I'll leave it alone. If it's true and I'm frozen by Tori Chuka, that would be a fitting end to X. pic.twitter.com/Hv3ukzqyAu
The House of Representatives election begins tomorrow, and some volunteer supporters of Team Mirai have created a map of junior high, high school, and university entrance exams leading up to the House of Representatives election voting day on February 8th!
— Yuya Mineshima @ Team Mirai (@mineshima_mirai) January 26, 2026
We will take great care to ensure that the noise of campaign vehicles does not disrupt the exams of students who represent the future.
The Impact and Inevitability of Sony's Separation of its Television Business: The Current State of the Global Television Business [Munechika Nishida's Now and Future] - Impress Watch
'Domestic humanoids can make a comeback. But now is our last chance.' The harsh reality of robot development in Japan and the path to recovery | Levatec Lab (Levatec LAB)
◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
When I hear about remakes and reboots, I don't think, 'What year is it in the Showa era now?', but I do think, 'I'd like to see a completely new work that was created in this day and age.'
— Okina Kamino (@OKina001) January 25, 2026
'Cyborg 009 Nemesis' teaser PV-YouTube
Adachi Rei's phone call [VIVID_VOICE_FESTIVAL2] - Niconico Video
Made in Spiki V - Niconico Video
There is a lot of excitement surrounding the 40th anniversary of Dragon Ball, but please don't forget that the first line uttered in the Dragon Ball anime was not narrator Jōji Yanagida, nor Goku's Masako Nozawa, but Hiroki Takahashi's 'Tsukamo ze ♪ no tsu' 😊
— HIROKI TAKAHASHI Hiroki Takahashi (@HIROKI241422) January 26, 2026
Fuck the need for approval! I'm just grateful! #DragonBall
Ameno-chan accidentally puts a chest in the wrong place - Niconico Video
Read all the sample magazines submitted to #KansaiComitia75 ! The sample magazine reading group will be held on Monday, February 23rd (national holiday) from 11:00 to 17:00 in the 3rd Conference Room of My Dome Osaka. The participation fee is 500 yen. Write lots of reviews and have them published in the catalog, and support the artists! #KansaiComitiapic.twitter.com /xyjuUqWH1e
— Kansai Committee (@kansai_comitia) January 26, 2026
— Yoshihiro Togashi (@Un4v5s8bgsVk9Xp) January 26, 2026
I still have the current and next month's issues of the then newly launched Dengeki Comic GAO and Comic Comp, which was the publisher of the series, at home, and here is a comment from the Kadokawa editorial department that was published in the next month's issue: https://t.co/hYzTZljbrm pic.twitter.com/rjXs4KUPW1
— nakakzs (@nakakzs) January 26, 2026
Pokemon Sleep is a game that even in its intellectual property documents, it is written that 'the gameplay should not be excessively enhanced' and 'to prevent users from becoming engrossed in the game just before sleep,' so I feel that it is possible that the skill activation rate is actually being multiplied by a different coefficient depending on the time of day.
— Kojiya (@Camptocin530) January 26, 2026
Introduction to creative writing for those who can't write by feel | Fine Lagusaz
The four-panel comic in 'Sazae-san' where Namihei and Masuo refuse dinner cannot be understood without knowing the postwar historical background → 'Is this the reason why my uncle hated it...?' 'He didn't even want to watch it' - Togetter
No backpacks allowed on trains! 1/2 pic.twitter.com/Y57CdqPfcb
— Babareo✏Daily Manga (@babareonichijo) January 26, 2026
A look back at Steam's 2025 restrictions: Payment service restrictions, removals due to protests, and vague responses... Transparency is needed [Feature] | Game*Spark - Domestic and international game information site
'CODE VEIN II' Launch Trailer-YouTube
New series starting Friday, February 27th. pic.twitter.com/qHFtntWdZT
— Studio Sengoku Hideki Miyashita (@studio_sengoku) January 26, 2026
I saw something 🤔 #Hathaway's Flash #Universal CenturyExplorationpic.twitter.com/BhZw16D2aR
— 𝑈.𝐶.𝐻𝐼𝑆𝑇𝑂𝑅𝑌 (@HISTORYuc) January 26, 2026
Isn't it possible that the reason the lucky pervert scenes in Nue no Onmyouji seem excessive is because the pervertedness level in Jump magazine as a whole has gone down too much?
— Nakiseru (@nakiseru_fgo4th) January 26, 2026
Remember, guys, having your swimsuit get caught on your fingers and slip off would have been considered average in the mid-Heisei era.
A reverse Zoldrak phenomenon is occurring.
'Narushio' Ver.3.1PV丨To You Embraced by the Snow - YouTube
'Street Fighter 6' Alex Theme: Jazzy NYC SF6 Arrange - YouTube
'Disciples Domination' Combat Trailer-YouTube
Tomodachi Collection Exciting Life Direct 2026.1.29 - YouTube
Delusion Angel EP 'Kodo no Rhythm' | Zenless Zone Zero - YouTube
When talking about Narou, there is no doubt that 'you have to read at least this' and that Tensura, Mushoku Tensei, Apothecary, and Book Lovers are must-reads, but if you had to choose 10, what would you choose? - Togetter
◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
'Agito Psychic War' Official Website | Kamen Rider WEB [Official] | Toei
Movie 'Agito - Psychic War' Special Release on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - YouTube
A post saying 'People who listen to music with an emphasis on lyrics seem to have a hard time in life' sparked a debate of mixed opinions, with some saying 'It's because I'm struggling that lyrics save me' and 'I can't listen to music if I don't like the melody' - Togetter
I purchased Lady Gaga tickets through Lawson Ticket.
— Kenji Kobashi (@KENJI_KOHASHI) January 26, 2026
I was unable to attend due to a sudden overseas business trip.
I did some research and found that parent tickets cannot be transferred or officially resold, so the seats will end up being available.
To prevent unauthorized resale, transfer to relatives is not permitted, and official resale is not permitted.
This may be surprising news for Orix. When Orix and Kintetsu merged in 2004, a distribution draft was held to allocate players from both teams to Orix and Rakuten. 27 players, including Takasu, went from Kintetsu to Rakuten. None of these 27 players had ever been with Orix, even after their retirement. https://t.co/i4MQySmVjc
— Yamayuki (@yamayuki60) January 26, 2026
When shooting,
— Keiichiro Sato, producer of 'Brown Bear!!' (@U06zHm8YJP55736) January 26, 2026
On set, they clearly called it the 'Kawakita cut.'
The staff was struck by the divinity of Biollante.
This is the generation that was thrilled by the saying, 'The winner is our enemy.'
Stephen Norrington is also obviously in 'Death Machine'
Del Toro also appeared in 'Pacific Rim'
I'm doing it. … https://t.co/oMRbfCAWIL
I thought it was a cover of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi's Junko with her name rewritten, but I know who wrote the lyrics, but the fact that he credited the composition to himself... Huh? This is a self-produced single that made me think. I wish I knew the year... pic.twitter.com/UTbcBcTZvf
— Yaruo (Beat Conference) (@mobbthavageena) January 26, 2026
Atami Fuji was certainly amazing, but I think the next tournament will be a bit tougher.
— Makoto Yokoo (Sumo Data Person) (@search_net_box) January 27, 2026
If we consider the usual matchups based on the rankings, it seems like he avoided matches against wrestlers he was weak against: Kotosakura 2 wins, 8 losses; Oho 2 wins, 5 losses; and Wakagenharu 1 win, 6 losses.
Of course, when someone dies, it's sudden, and even if there are warning signs like illness, it's still sudden, and the bereaved family has to suddenly make funeral arrangements without even being able to process their feelings. But if the family is told, 'There will be a panel exhibition on that day, and SnowMan fans will be at the museum,' SnowMan fans will be shocked.
— Anonymous (@tokumeisan_1111) January 26, 2026
[Notice of cancellation of panel exhibition]
— Anshin Festival [Official] (@ansin_saiten) January 27, 2026
Regarding the planned panel exhibition to commemorate the release of the film 'Soon, Goodbye'
We have taken your comments and suggestions regarding this project seriously and have decided to cancel it.
◆New products (clothing, food, shelter)
'Myojo Hyoutenya Dashi Soy Sauce Yakisoba' (released February 16th) | Myojo Foods
In response to social media interest, Meiji has developed the 'Meiji Essel Super Cup Super Vanilla' gummy candy! 'Essel Super Cup Super Vanilla Flavored Gummy Candy' will be available nationwide on February 3rd at convenience stores and train station kiosks | 2026 | Press Releases & Announcements | Meiji Co., Ltd.
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