Jan 29, 2026 18:33:00

Headline news for January 29, 2026

Starting Wednesday, February 4, 2026, fast food chain McDonald's will be introducing five New York-inspired burgers for a limited time: ' NY Thick Beef Pepper & Beef Sauté ,' ' NY Juicy Chicken Hot & Pepper ,' ' NY Tartar Shrimp Garlic & Basil ,' as well as the ' NY Sausage Pepper & Beef Sautéed Burger ' (available only at Breakfast), and the ' NY Double Thick Beef Pepper & Beef Sautéed Burger ' (available only at Dinner). The burger series, which uses special square buns, is said to have a stylish New York-inspired look.

Feel like you're there! Five new NY Burgers are available for a limited time this year! | McDonald's Official
https://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/company/news/2026/0129a/

Introducing the new NY Burgers!
On sale Wednesday, February 4th! pic.twitter.com/pWYJcIEGao
— McDonald's (@McDonaldsJapan) January 29, 2026

The 'NY Thick Beef Pepper & Beef Sauté' is a thick, 100% beef patty with a peppery beef filling and lettuce, and starts at 560 yen (tax included). The 'NY Juicy Chicken Hot & Pepper' is a juicy chicken patty with a crunchy coating and sweet lemon sauce, and starts at 490 yen (tax included). The 'NY Tartar Shrimp Garlic & Basil' is a dish that combines plump shrimp cutlet with garlic and basil tartar sauce, and starts at 490 yen (tax included). The 'NY Sausage Pepper & Beef Sauté Fin' is only available at Breakfast Mac, and starts at 400 yen (tax included), while the 'NY Double Thick Beef Pepper & Beef Sauté' is only available at Dinner Mac, and starts at 790 yen (tax included).

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

Accusations that most videos showing primitive house building methods are fake - GIGAZINE

Research results show that there is a scientific explanation for the 'Dyatlov Pass incident' in which nine young people died mysteriously in the snowy mountains of the Soviet Union - GIGAZINE

Research shows that 'lowering' is more important than 'lifting' for efficient muscle training - GIGAZINE

Was the Great Wall really useful as a defense facility? - GIGAZINE

A man who fell asleep during a live stream and had more than 200 people watch his sleeping face for three hours recorded more than 1.9 million views - GIGAZINE

Why did the Tesla Model S's autopilot fail to avoid a parked fire engine? - GIGAZINE

How has Amazon avoided legal liability for defective and counterfeit products?

An amateur astronomer discovered NASA's IMAGE satellite, which had been missing since 2005, and it was still alive - GIGAZINE

An experiment to slice a squid's brain with MRI reveals the secret of squid intelligence comparable to that of a dog - GIGAZINE

◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)

Reaching 100,000 subscribers was harder than becoming number one in the world, so be careful with what you say https://t.co/uBL8Adlahv
— Shoma Uno (@shoutube1217) January 29, 2026

How is everyone's progress with Arknights Endfield?
I finally started making the red base. pic.twitter.com/CBqed3TXuB
— Uncle Noja Loli (@kemomimi_oukoku) January 28, 2026

The 'chikuwa theory' claims that if you freeze chikuwa or reinforce it with iron pipes, it becomes a gun that can fire bullets, making it dangerous and illegal.
Thanks to the tireless efforts of the forensic science lab, it has made great progress just about a year ago.

According to the new chikuwa theory, any cylindrical object the size of a room-temperature chikuwa can be considered a gun, so even just making a ring with your hand could lead to arrest for violating the Swords and Firearms Act pic.twitter.com/H2YUuTslt7
— Umechan @ IT Hunter Lumberjack Plum Farmer (@umeboysumechan) January 28, 2026

Normally when you give money to someone you have to pay gift tax, but if you punch them first and then give it to them, it becomes compensation and you can save on tax?
— Sena P (@sern_vip) January 28, 2026

Miraculously, the conversation between the horse racing nerd and the tiger freak pic.twitter.com/yV9DCc4BGM
— Ayu Yamaoka (@henna_e_kakimas) January 28, 2026

The engine runs smokelessly until just before filming, emitting black smoke from incomplete combustion at a pinpoint near the filming location.
You can really see the skill of the engineer who has achieved this level of skill. https://t.co/yUyPbUFL8l
— Cow🐄 (@tamagoshida0734) January 28, 2026

According to Saitama City's Environmental Bureau, PET bottles with labels that have not been completely removed should be disposed of as 'burnable waste' rather than recyclable waste.
Shouldn't Mitsukan rethink the label design? Seriously... https://t.co/S9ZogNDT2i
— Ichiro Yoshida (@no_saitama) January 28, 2026

I encountered an elementary school student in my neighborhood who had stolen my house keys and was running around, making the other child cry, so I called out to him and stopped him → 'There is a line that even children should not cross' 'You should also report it to the school' - Togetter

I came here to fish and the end of the embankment was moving and the scary concrete was completely floating... pic.twitter.com/4eKreQxZi6
— Utamu (@RE_U_tamu) January 28, 2026

I enshrined the urn of my deceased cat on the altar, and when a friend came to visit my house, he was shocked, and when we gathered together afterwards, he made fun of me in front of everyone and I almost cried - Togetter

I often see on various social media platforms that cycling will be completely over in April, but that's only for 'some people.'
If you ride 'normally' there is nothing scary or significant change. The reason it is completely terminated is because it is a 'violation.'
— Asahi Cycle (@ASAHICYCLE) January 29, 2026

The flu is tough, but let me just say this, just this

It's election season, so be careful not to pick up any outside noise from your microphone. They'll even say 'Everyone in XX (town name)!' so streamers, be careful.
— AVerMediaJP (@AVerMediaJapan) January 29, 2026

13 companies raise electricity and gas rates in February due to rising fuel prices: Asahi Shimbun

Seriously, I gave it my all.
We have a complete list of Iwanami Bunko's 'Complete Publisher Stock.' There are approximately 2,700 items in total.
Come see the spectacular sight of white, red, blue, yellow, and green in store.
You're sure to find that book you've been looking for here. pic.twitter.com/msutflytgW
— Coach & Fore 📚️ Wakabadai store @ Tokyo (@cf_wakabadai) January 28, 2026

Iwana, mi, bunko, wo...?

(Let me explain! The bookstore industry is unique in that books that are purchased but not sold can (generally) be returned. However, Iwanami Shoten does not allow returns! In other words!! They have done something extremely!!! extremely risky!! and made it possible for you to 'select Iwanami books in stores'!!!!!) https://t.co/j7dNdNyAiZ
— Iku (@3fanfes) January 28, 2026

Previously, I had an affiliated inspection company and the supervisor reported that the product had passed, so I went to check the site and found a bunch of deficiencies. I told them, 'I'm not requesting this just to get a certificate of passing for an alibi, so take a good look!' and had them re-inspect the same day, which made me a 'famous person' within the inspection company. https://t.co/b070c92XAI
— Otai (@otto_morgen) January 28, 2026

A serious mistake was discovered at the company, but the uncle who instructed and checked the new employee was unaware, and the new employee who handled it while being taught apologized to the client and was speechless. 'What is the point of checking?' - Togetter

'I want a Sylvanian Corgi family so I'm going to buy one from the house I'm going to get, someone help me' → The swamp resident came to grab my ankle 'I'm asking for help' - Togetter

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

I would like to make it known to people in English-speaking countries that the weight of Enter is completely different because character input involves the act of 'conversion.'
— Munechika Nishida (@mnishi41) January 28, 2026

You see... I'm just playing a story you don't know...
Who is Miyaken?
Don't claim ownership over my piano playing. pic.twitter.com/8eFQc1ICAI
— Mogo @ Kyoto Medical YouTuber C107 Day 2 East Ki 10a (@mogomogo114514) January 28, 2026

◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
TV anime 'Yowa Yowa Sensei' teaser PV | Broadcast starts from April 2026! - YouTube

First trailer for the TV anime 'A Country Old Man Becomes a Sword Saint II' | ON AIR 2026.7!! - YouTube

[RTA] Switch Azure Striker Gunvolt Fast-Sound Fast-Light EASY% 6 minutes 19 seconds - Niconico Video

[HAL Lab] Stupid Game Exploration #62 'This is a Game' [NEW Ghostbusters 2] - Niconico Video

I think it's outrageous that a government agency would go to such lengths to address copyright infringement of derivative works. https://t.co/0MWTF6lT6Y pic.twitter.com/LhqicEk0aN
— Hayajin (@sub_raw_jin) January 28, 2026

While the Agency for Cultural Affairs' first series on 'Copyright OKs and NGs' has been well-received, there has also been considerable controversy over the following 'gray zone' statements on their website. … https://t.co/pdcpkyKnoF
— Kensaku Fukui (@fukuikensaku) January 28, 2026

Take care, Newtype!
Oh, tell the guys at Anaheim to redesign the Diaz's escape pod because it doesn't work properly. And be careful of Apollo too... #Roberto #ZGundampic.twitter.com /VplFmPAQbC
— Aobito Healthy Bystander (∀OBITO healthy bystander) (@1lfD6laDrSS8sAd) January 28, 2026

Special news! History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi 2: Master Edition!
The series will begin serialization on Sunday Webry on March 25th! pic.twitter.com/uPzTM3YV8G
— Shun Matsuena (official) (@matuenashun) January 28, 2026

283 Pro's last day (1/8) pic.twitter.com/dihFRdLlOK
— Honchan (@hondycore) January 28, 2026

I really wonder if there's anything that can be done.
Left: Remastered version Right: DVD version pic.twitter.com/KNrS85cQUN
— Hagiyan (@ohagiyan) January 28, 2026

Kaiji is a battle of how to set up and see through cheating, so I asked if that was Fukumoto-sensei's view of gambling, and he said, 'If winning or losing was decided simply by luck, it wouldn't be a manga.' That makes sense... - Togetter

This picture diary was almost featured on World's Most Shocking News #hashtagforreadingmanga #comicessaypic.twitter.com /m2TAL5VcDM
— Brain Spark Uncle (@supaoji93) January 28, 2026

Trailer for 'If I'm Born Now,' directed by Asuka Tsuchiumi, with music and theme song by Miu Sakamoto and Marihiko Hara, the team behind 'National Treasure' [Limited release at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya from March 6th (Fri) to March 12th (Thu) for one week only] - YouTube

[Minecraft Relay 2025 ~ Many! Many! Many!] Digest Video - YouTube

'Utawarerumono: Signpost to White' Promotional Movie-YouTube

Delusional Angel丨Moso, let's go all out together❤ - YouTube

Nintendo Switch version of 'ChronoArk Deluxe Edition' now on sale! - YouTube

'For the King II' character pack 'Lost Oath' release trailer - YouTube

Jungle Jamboree / 'Faaast Penguin' New Season Trailer - YouTube

School RPG 'Villion: Code' - Announcement Trailer - YouTube

'Gran Turismo 7' January 2026 update trailer-YouTube

Fallout - Dogmeat Trailer feat. Shroud - YouTube

'Flame Princess' release date announcement trailer - YouTube

'BLAZBLUE ENTROPY EFFECT X' - 'Dead Cells' & 'ICEY' Free Crossover Announcement Trailer - YouTube

'Vallet' commemorative movie - YouTube

[Game Industry Survival Strategy: Global Strategy Edition]

The number of births in 1970, the year I was born, was 1.93 million, and the number of babies born in 2024, the year before, was 680,000.

Japan has been experiencing a declining birthrate for over 40 years, and it's like a bug and there's nothing we can do about it. … pic.twitter.com/6EaSLmOoGF
— Hiroshi Matsuyama @ CyberConnect2 (@PIROSHI_CC2) January 29, 2026

◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)

'Grandma said, 'My evolution is faster than light.''

20 years have passed since the evolution of the man who walks the path of heaven and controls everything.

Cast off! Clock up!

Kamen Rider #Kabuto 20th Anniversary
If only we could keep up with this speed of evolution.

▶ https://t.co/tEnbYP8pe9 pic.twitter.com/f7oUWGDtQS
— Kamen Rider Official (@HKR20_official) January 28, 2026

[Program Survey]
It's selfish to write 'Iguchi' when writing about comedians you dislike.pic.twitter.com/jpsm1kHyVy
— Westland Iguchi and Yoshizumi's Lonely Hideout [TV Asahi] (@kodoku_ajito) January 28, 2026

◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
(PDF file) Enjoy the melting season. A rich flavor perfect for the cold season! Sukiya launches 'Demi-glace Cheese Beef Bowl'

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