Feb 09, 2026 18:13:00

Headline news for February 9, 2026

Nissin Foods is celebrating the 55th anniversary of the release of Cup Noodles by releasing limited quantities of the popular ingredients 'Mystery Meat' and 'Crab Sticks' on Monday, February 23rd. These new products feature increased amounts of the mystery meat and crab sticks in the Cup Noodles , Cup Noodles Curry, Cup Noodles Seafood Noodles, and Cup Noodles Chili Tomato Noodles . The Cup Noodles, Cup Noodles Curry, and Cup Noodles Chili Tomato Noodles each contain approximately 55% more mystery meat, while the Cup Noodles Seafood Noodles contains approximately 55% more crab sticks.

'Cup Noodles Now with Mystery Meat and Crab Sticks' 4 items (Limited quantity release on February 23rd) | News Release | Nissin Foods Group
https://www.nissin.com/jp/company/news/13633/

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

Hamster, who was a 'spiritual support' for the plane, was denied boarding and flushed down the toilet - GIGAZINE

'Kofu Incident Alien ver.ZO' released in the 50th anniversary year of the 'Kofu Incident,' one of Japan's three major UFO incidents - GIGAZINE

Sony shuts down Funimation, an anime library touted as 'permanently accessible' - GIGAZINE

Reading the 'Camper Life Guide in Japan' written for overseas readers reveals the merits of Japan from an overseas perspective - GIGAZINE

'Sha256 Algorithm Explained' that clearly visualizes the calculation process of the hash function 'SHA-256' - GIGAZINE

Malware suddenly installed in barcode reader app that has been downloaded over 10 million times - GIGAZINE

What is the phenomenon 'ASMR' that makes your brain feel like it's melting when you hear the voice of 'Bob's Painting Class'? - GIGAZINE

Stanford University student team recreates '5,000-year-old ancient beer' - GIGAZINE

A cat banned from a supermarket sits at a self-checkout counter and becomes a huge hit as a 'rebel' - GIGAZINE

Are women really more talkative than men?

◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)
[Mini 4WD] Modified homemade wind tunnel! Measure the downforce of the aerodynamic Mini Zero! - Niconico Video

To everyone visiting Seven-Eleven, I am Captain Quattro Bajeena of AEUG. Please forgive my sudden rudeness. Seven-Eleven is currently selling Quattro Chocolate Eclair, an all-chocolate treat that allows you to enjoy four different chocolate fillings and textures. I was once known as Char Aznable.
— Chikuwabu❄ (@tkrbkan) February 6, 2026

It's not a disaster. It's my wife on her way to work. pic.twitter.com/3nYSe6I6PE
— Tanaka Kazuma, Tajima Beef Farmer's Butcher Shop, Tanaka Livestock (@tanakakazuma) February 7, 2026

I forgot to set the age to 17... https://t.co/ptvBZLESyz
— Setouchi Lemon [Nanakoro] (@lemon_nanakoro) February 7, 2026

today's the day, did you learn Spanish? time to cram pic.twitter.com/cpvRN9HkrB
— Duolingo (@duolingo) February 8, 2026

A cold wave that freezes bean sprouts pic.twitter.com/5YzP9QI5SZ
— Tokusha Conference (@tokusha_kaigi) February 8, 2026

It's a huge fictitious circular transaction.
It's about 10 times the size of Livedoor, so naturally the executives will be sentenced to prison, Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Unit. I got two and a half years, but now the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act allows for imprisonment of up to 10 years, so I guess they'll get 10 years, right? Lol https://t.co/Nr3LR9gjLw
— Takafumi Horie (Horiemon) (@takapon_jp) February 7, 2026

In May 2022, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department requested Luup to stop nighttime rentals. In October 2024, a former Metropolitan Police Commissioner (the head of the Metropolitan Police Department) joined the company. To this day, nighttime rentals have continued without being stopped even once. How can a transportation company ignore a request from the police? Why? https://t.co/wYvvn3I9h5
— Kazuyoshi Shimoya | PR Strategy for Business (@KazShimoya) February 6, 2026

The way this was brought to an end was very much like Luup. By putting pressure on the publisher and Shimoya courageously exposing it, public criticism was directed at Luup. Then they turned their backs on them.
Luup is a company that keeps repeating this kind of farce. Even when they installed ports on water meters, they remained silent until the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Waterworks issued a warning. https://t.co/ZlST1VbpeM pic.twitter.com/Gpn1TCqTbJ
— Nobuyuki (@mrnobuyuki) February 6, 2026

This is the amount of compensation for a false accusation driven by a desire for success https://t.co/Il4UpQYB08
— arune (@arunecos) February 6, 2026

Trump's sympathy and distrust for Takaichi's administration: anger behind 'full support' - Nikkei

LDP's overwhelming victory means yen and Japanese government bonds face downside risk, US report says | Mainichi Shimbun

Whose voice is Team Mirai listening to? —The turning point with Audrey Tang | Asa Okada's Tech Design Notes

JR East unveils Japan's first dedicated baggage car, delivering fresh vegetables on the Shinkansen! 'Contributing to regional revitalization and labor shortages' / Iwate | Mainichi Shimbun

Hong Kong newspaper Apple Daily founder sentenced to 20 years in prison for violating national security law | Mainichi Shimbun

South Korean provincial government apologizes for criticism over 'importing young women' remarks - International News: AFPBB News

If the Taiwan Strait were to cease flowing for 90 days, where would Japan collapse? - A scenario of a 'silent collapse' 'The day when food and medicine infrastructure ceases - Redesigning Japan's 'life security'' 2 Wedge ONLINE

Former French Culture Minister Lang resigns as IMA chairman following Epstein documents release - 2 photos International News: AFPBB News

British Prime Minister's Chief of Staff resigns over Epstein-related personnel changes - 1 photo International News: AFPBB News

[Breaking News] Surgeon at Ako Municipal Hospital, where a series of medical accidents have occurred, admits to charges at first trial. 'Brain Surgeon Takeda-kun' to be made into a manga (published February 9, 2026) | NTV NEWS NNN

Current account surplus of 728.8 billion yen in December, surplus expected to reach record high in 2025 - Ministry of Finance | Reuters

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)

It's about illegal parking, but I still can't accept it.

We have a contract, meaning we've paid for and rented the car, so parking it without permission is the same as theft, right? … pic.twitter.com/gKwRotG3se
— Sanocchi TV / Cow Uncle (@Sanocci2525) February 6, 2026

After Wonder Festival is over, many people often report their income and expenses, but to be honest, I think they're pretty sloppy because they only include the cost of raw materials and travel expenses on the day.
If you like, try using this spreadsheet.
This will help show other communities how unprofitable this event is lol #WF2026W #WonderFest2026Winterpic.twitter.com /OWBaa8HSKy
— ROY@lhouse03 (@royalhouse_03) January 28, 2026

'The era when real 'kidnapping' existed' is a million times better now than the poor and unclean Showa era → It was more unsanitary and inconvenient than now, but wasn't the 'growing' era happier? - Togetter

'I don't remember asking you to come' Ogikubo curry restaurant with strict rules, mixed reviews about the heavy atmosphere even though the taste is good - Togetter

Apparently, in the Showa era, there was a time when 'Oshishimai' (push lion dance) was rampant, where people would suddenly rush into someone's house and perform a lion dance to ask for money... → A collection of experiences from people who actually encountered it - Togetter

In Italy, a 'cucumber and mint flavored' drink is sold under the name of matcha, and without knowing what real matcha tastes like, the perception that 'matcha tastes bad' is spreading... This guy's crime is serious - Togetter

'Crispy' Chinese group arrested for poaching about 5,200 giant hermit crabs, 700 of which died during storage → Hermit crab breeding is extremely troublesome - Togetter

In Germany, teenagers and people in their twenties who are subject to conscription are against it, but other generations are in favor, so conscription is on the verge of being reinstated. It's such a glitch in democracy that it's not funny. Isn't it gruesome that people who are in a position where they can never be harmed can force others who are not, 'If necessary, you can die'? - posfie

I'm in charge of the keys to the polling station and I'm supposed to open it at about 5:30, but if I oversleep, the vote will be delayed and exposed to the whole country on the news... - Togetter

Map for those devastated by the election results - A town with a view of the swamp

When I went to see the snowy scenery at Tokyo Station, I saw someone making a big snowman, and the finished product later became very popular - Togetter

'Fuji Spring Village Aquarium,' which mainly deals with freshwater fish in Yamanashi Prefecture, has a wonderful aquarium with excellent transparency and a beautiful architecture based on wood and glass that blends with nature, just like an aquarium in Animal Crossing - Togetter

The land my sister purchased was a property that could be connected to water, sewerage, and gas, but after the purchase, a problem was discovered and it became impossible to connect... If I cancel, I have to pay a deposit, and if I want an investigation, I have to pay 800,000 yen. Is that even possible? - Togetter

When a certain political party asked me how to gain the support of young people, I answered, 'Don't lie,' and they said, 'No, it's more like how to gain popularity...' → (That's the kind of thing) I thought to myself - Togetter

◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
[※ Risk of fire] We tried out the popular 'world's strongest parts'... → It turned into a 'typhoon broadcast.' [5 million yen PC construction project #6] - Niconico Video

I searched for LINE stamps that collected ChatGPT's irritating expressions and found them → 'If they were used frequently in serious discussions, I would get angry' 'The strongest as an instigating stamp' - Togetter

'Think about the patient, idiot' I want to hit the idiot who designed this gaming infusion pump - Togetter

Will social media influence the 2026 House of Representatives election results? Interest in consumption tax, foreigners, constitutional reform, etc. 'I'm going to stop the mom war' also spread | NHK News | House of Representatives Election, Elections, IT & Internet

Notice of discontinuation of Blu-ray Disc recorder shipments | Blu-ray Disc recorders | Sony

Thank you for your continued patronage of Sony products.

We will be discontinuing shipments of all Blu-ray Disc recorder models from February 2026 onwards. There will be no successor models.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all our customers who have used our products so far.

[Ken Fujimoto's Digital Audio Laboratory] Trying out Roland's first full-fledged USB audio device in 8 years, the 'GO:MIXER STUDIO' - AV Watch

About 20 years ago, a friend of mine who worked in human resources rejected a new graduate because his email address was 'hoshi_ni_negai_wo@' → What about selecting someone based on that? Discussion - Togetter

If you search for 'Okuzure Coast' on Google Maps and open Street View, you'll see something strange → Try it... 'I seriously thought my heart would stop' 'I threw my smartphone away' - Togetter

Claude Code Extension Organisation (Skills / Agents / Plugins / Agent Teams)

How will 'FLET'S Hikari 25G' be realized? What will the area be expanded in the future? We asked NTT East Japan about the true nature of the new service [Initial B] - INTERNET Watch

Will long pages no longer be crawled in their entirety? Google reduces crawl limit from 15MB to 2MB [Yajiuma Watch] - INTERNET Watch

The good things about switching from WSL to native Linux

Achieving Japanese full-text search using only PostgreSQL - BM25 search on ParadeDB verified by actual measurements

When I had an AI attack my code, all my 'defense' was sloppy

Team Mirai's vote counting center changes the display on the monitor when the winner is confirmed, making it interesting 'high visibility and easy to understand the situation' → It's no good because the National Democratic Party can't see the flirting - Togetter

Where does Sanae Takaichi's popularity come from? Deciphering it from her political party affiliation and YouTube interactions | Chiki Lab

Overall view of the House of Representatives election YouTube space (currently reporting vote counts) | Tsukasa Tanihara

◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)

A chewy Paimon like this ran through my timeline... pic.twitter.com/yYFMMHiOGI
— Mochimugi💫 (@62s_f) February 6, 2026

[RTA] MEGAMAN (overseas version of Mega Man)_DOS version_9 minutes 8 seconds 96 (World Record) - Niconico Video

Mirror's Misdeeds - Niconico Video

Super Sentai 50 Years Super Thank You PV - YouTube

Lyric Video - 'World Is Mine CPK! Remix (Kaguya & Tsukimi Yachiyo ver.)' 🪩✨ | Super Kaguyahime! | Netflix Japan - YouTube

New chapter of the TV anime 'The Poor and Handyman Who Was Kicked Out of the Hero's Party' PV | Broadcast every Sunday at 10:30 PM! - YouTube

'Danmachi' Anime Season 6 Production Decision Special Video / Danmachi S6 Announcement Trailer - YouTube

Movie Series [Part 1] Made in Abyss Awakening Mystery | Special Video - YouTube

[Medalist] Yuuna Yagi's 'Queen of the Storm' run scene [Central Region Tournament Novice A Women's Free Skating] | score16 'Queen's Jump' - YouTube

[5 minutes and 42 seconds of the opening video released] In-movie song 'Remember' by yuigot / Tsukimi Yachiyo (voiced by Hayami Saori) [Movie 'Super Kaguyahime!'] - YouTube

[BokuYaba] Today's Tsuiyaba 'Meat Bun' [5 days left until the movie release] - YouTube

TV anime 'Madou Seihei no Slave 2' Yokohama Decisive Battle PV | Broadcasting and streaming from January 2026 #Matosre - YouTube

'Rent-A-Girlfriend' Season 5 Teaser PV | Broadcast begins in April 2026! - YouTube

'TV anime 'Demon Slayer: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba' full series rebroadcast' broadcast decision video │ Broadcast starts on April 5, 2026 - YouTube

In the popularity poll for Azur Lane, official artists have been found guilty of violating the 'Lustful Election Law' by encouraging people to vote for their characters, saying, 'I'll draw a service illustration' - Togetter

[Ghost in the Shell] We asked Director Mamoru Oshii 30 questions! - YouTube

List of PS1 and PSP games not listed on the PS Vita PS Store | Site

About the 2003 anime version of 'Fullmetal Alchemist' | Tane

I have read it. I would like to add that the original author had clearly stated that he did not want the protagonist to fly in the sky using alchemy, and that he did not want the protagonist to ride a motorcycle. The editorial department and Square Enix staff were always present at every script meeting, and in some cases they would even ask the original author about it on the spot.
— Noboru Aikawa (@nishi_ogi) February 8, 2026

Are manga you don't know selling? Heretical genres that ignore otaku and make money: Educational, practical, adultery... The deep reality of the manga world - Togetter

TV anime 'One Tatami Room Full of Life!' Teaser PV-YouTube

TV anime special edition 'Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin: Kokorowa Rice Cultivation Journal' 30-second PV | First part broadcast on 2/15 (Sun) and second part broadcast on 2/22 (Sun)! - YouTube

[Girls side] TV anime 'SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes' 2nd cool non-credit ending video | 'Singing Over -Girls side-' SI-VIS - YouTube

[Lyric Video] SI-VIS 'Destination of Life' | TV anime 'SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes' Episode 18 song - YouTube

'Super Kaguyahime!' Theatrical Release Commemorative Trailer | Limited-time theatrical release from February 20th (Friday) - YouTube

[The Irregular at Magic High School] 'Understanding Magic in 3 Minutes' ② ~The Nine Schools Competition~ | Theatrical version 'The Irregular at Magic High School: The Yotsuba Succession' ROADSHOW May 8th (Friday) - YouTube

Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway - Style PV [Released April 10th (Friday)] - YouTube

milet 'The Story of Us' x 'Funeral of Freiren' Season 2 SPECIAL MUSIC VIDEO (MV) - YouTube

[BokuYaba] Today's Twiyaba 'Before Bed' [7 days left until the movie release] - YouTube

TV anime 'Eat with Death Game.' Game PV 'Golden Bus' | Broadcast and distribution from Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - YouTube

[OP Theme Released] tuki. 'Zero' / TV Anime 'Snowball Earth' - YouTube

Animated movie 'Kusunoki no Kannin' character PV (Konohazu version) - YouTube

Animated film 'Kusunoki no Kannin' character PV (Masakazu Yanagisawa edition) - YouTube

TV anime 'The Demon King's Daughter is Too Kind!!' non-credit ending video Episode 5 | Jahy (CV. Ayaka Ohashi), Do (CV. Misaki Kuno), Ahriman (CV. Akio Otsuka) 'One Smile' - YouTube

TV anime 'Haibara-kun's Strong and Youthful New Game' first PV | Broadcast starts from April 2026 - YouTube

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Every Wednesday, it will be released almost simultaneously worldwide on various streaming platforms 🦎 #ThatsDorohedoropic.twitter.com /mcqeMiscoS
— Anime 'Dorohedoro' Official (@dorohedoro_PR) February 8, 2026

Long hair version of Amatepic.twitter.com/RyohkY5ROT
— Enoki (@o6nuqm) February 8, 2026

Replying to @KimJinyoung @KimJinyoung @KimJinyoung
— Kawajiri Kodama (@kakeakami) February 8, 2026

◤ TV anime “Ghost in the Shell”
Comment from the original author, Masamune Shirow ◢

July 2026 Kansai TV/Fuji TV network nationwide
Broadcast begins every Tuesday at 11pm on the 'Kaanibal!!' time slot. #theghostintheshell #GhostintheShellpic.twitter.com /ZAE7y1TdHt
— Ghost in the Shell THE GHOST IN THE SHELL | Official TV anime | Broadcast starts in July (@thegits_anime) February 7, 2026

Elemental skills often get treated as a single press even when held down.pic.twitter.com/ZP4jPgtX9I
— Chiy 🔥2/8 South 1 65b (@w_chiy) February 7, 2026

A story about an elf preparing for the end of life (0/9) pic.twitter.com/NyU46jG22e
— HB445🦊Comitia 155 [Tsu 42a] Hard-boiled egg (@HB445kenzen) February 7, 2026

A quote from an editor a long time agopic.twitter.com/cmBTABkJme
— Kazutoshi Soyama (@soyamanga) February 8, 2026

When I heard that it would be held over two days, I started to dislike the way WF was run, but I had no choice but to go.
But what voices are they listening to that led to this? I think the voices calling for the event to be held in the spring and autumn are much louder. Are you deaf? (´ω｀)
— Musuke@WF 2-17-16 (@musuke_twit) February 8, 2026

Today I drew a crappy manga about the password campaign.
I have the impression that Kaho-chan meets the conditions but doesn't get it. pic.twitter.com/uJc6BSMDIM
— Valogar (@vabaloro) February 9, 2026

◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)

An email was sent yesterday (too late) to those who received refunds for Johnny Depp's photo and autograph session at Comic-Con, and it contains some terrifying information.

[Refunds will only be sent to those who are deemed eligible by the management office]

So you're not going to contact the people who decided not to refund?!
If you wait too long without hearing anything, you're a no-nopic.twitter.com/iX5yh8w76C
— Skura (@skuraata2018) February 6, 2026

Darley, who was rumored to be destroying Hidaka, is supporting non-Northern horse breeding to some extent by offering Palace Malice, who produced Jantar Mantar, a stud fee of 3.5 million yen, which I find confusing.
— Ayu Yamaoka (@henna_e_kakimas) February 7, 2026

Japan wins gold and silver in snowboarding at the Winter Olympics, but an American commentator's muttering, 'This is really boring,' is broadcast due to a mishap - Togetter

'NHK Nodojiman' Unprecedented Cancellation on the Day Due to Heavy Snow, Local Government Reports, 'Famous Scenes' to be Broadcast Alternately - Music: Nikkan Sports

'We were a normal family, but my sister still developed schizophrenia' - Director of 'What Should I Have Done?' (59) on how he turned his 'family secret' into a film | Bunshun Online

A series of heartless posts such as 'If you are selected, please decline next time' are being made to athletes who withdrew from the Milan Olympics. 'This happened a few days after the JOC made a call' - Togetter

Movie 'Michael' US version full trailer 1 | Nationwide release on June 12th (Friday) - YouTube

[Grace, a middle school science teacher, and Rocky, an alien that humanity meets for the first time] These two completely different people join forces to tackle the biggest challenge in the universe to save their home! The movie 'Project Hail Mary' will be released in Japan and the US on Friday, March 20th (National Holiday) - YouTube

◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
Following last year's huge success, the 'Kikkoman Sugar-Free Soy Milk Series' featuring 'My Melody' and 'Kuromi' design packaging is back for a limited time! | Kikkoman Soy Milk

'Mitsuya Sakura Lemonade' will be available for a limited time from February 17th

Rich Seafood and Pork Bone Ramen Supervised by Ramen Dohyo Tsurureiho, a Famous Restaurant with Explosive Portions, Launches March 2, 2026 | Acecook Co., Ltd.

Announcement of the new release of 'Azuki Bar with Condensed Milk Sauce' | News Release | Imuraya Co., Ltd.

Peyoung Mayonnaise Kimchi Char Siu Yakisoba | Maruka Foods Co., Ltd.

Announcement of the new release of 'mini PIZZA Terimayo & Cheese' | News Release | Imuraya Co., Ltd.

Calbee collaborates with long-selling brand Sapporo Potato for the first time to create molded potato chips with the delicious flavors of chicken and beef: Crisp Sapporo Potato BarbeQ Flavor | Press Release from Calbee, Inc.

'Complete Meal Milanese Doria' (released February 23rd) | News Release | Nissin Foods Group