Headline news for February 17, 2026
Developed based on the results of a popularity poll conducted by X, the ' Recommended Fruit Juice Gummy Flavor Fruit Mix ' will be released on February 24, 2026. The fruit mix flavor is a balanced blend of the three top-voted fruit flavors: peach, pineapple, and apple, and the soft gummy candy has a hardness rating of 2 out of 5.
By the way, we published the following article on the same day in the same month in the past.
Scientists prove the existence of a 'second stomach' that can fit desserts - GIGAZINE
Why is it difficult to create a calculator app? What are the innovations behind Android's 'Calculator'? - GIGAZINE
Action game 'Kaninokenka Ni' play review where you control a giant crab and fight in training and interpersonal battles - GIGAZINE
Microsoft officially releases 'How to use Windows 11 on the latest Mac' - GIGAZINE
'Google search is dead' - GIGAZINE
What is the 'Windows Refund Movement' in which open source OS users asked Microsoft for refunds? - GIGAZINE
◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)
Frankfurt Airport is pissed.pic.twitter.com/Rai7iTnxLw
— Lee-kun (@r1kn1) February 15, 2026
I just woke up pic.twitter.com/5HYHQ9P5yP
— Daisuke Sakai (@daisukesakai01) February 15, 2026
— Wolf (@a_wolf_hh) February 15, 2026
https://t.co/0ZPDqiDc2y pic.twitter.com/3h2Z6qMg2H
— Natsurinto (@siokonbu24) February 16, 2026
When I was training to install air conditioners, they said, 'They just put it on the balcony,' so I offered them a price, but they said they were scamming me. It was different, so I asked for an additional fee. Then, in a review, they wrote, 'You're the worst company, and they charge an exorbitant additional fee on the day.' pic.twitter.com/uMp7mrhtL2
— nob (@doroicarv_nob) February 16, 2026
Yuki's 'Beeeen' voice changes her voice so much that I don't use it in my own way, but it's interesting how you can make it even more distinctive than the original voice.
— Eventually (@NanikaDoreka_) February 16, 2026
VOICEVOX:WhiteCUL pic.twitter.com/G616lxVGlm
◆Science (science, learning, technology)
The National Diet Library's Goals | Information Processing Society of Japan, Journal of Information Processing
The force that allows mold to break through the hard walls of plants revealed | RIKEN
◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, business)
Moderate Kenta Izumi to be elected as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2021 to 2024, representing the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan [Centre Reform Alliance]: Asahi Shimbun
Why does it come to me?
— Kenta Izumi 🌎 Kyoto 3rd District, Center Reform Alliance (@izmkenta) February 16, 2026
What do those above think?
I believe in the strength of our party's human resources.
— Kenta Izumi 🌎 Kyoto 3rd District, Center Reform Alliance (@izmkenta) February 17, 2026
Under the leadership of Representative Ogawa,
I'm sure the right people will be put in the right positions.
Representative Junya Ogawa,
— Kenta Izumi 🌎 Kyoto 3rd District, Center Reform Alliance (@izmkenta) February 17, 2026
This is truly an excellent appointment for Vice-Chairman. It is a joy for the centrist faction to be able to produce a senior member with ample experience and insight. https://t.co/lgw4jpf1R4
A 25-year-old office worker was arrested for drunk driving after his car staggered in front of police on patrol in a busy downtown area. He initially denied the charges, saying, 'I thought I could get away with it if I just said something random.' [Chitose, Hokkaido]
Fuel shortages in Cuba's capital Havana pose a public health crisis as garbage litters the streets | Reuters
Undercover report on the political party 'Kamiya Kingdom': On the final day of the election campaign, an elderly female supporter desperately appeals to a woman in her 30s who she doesn't know to vote... A scene symbolizing 'Kamiya's charisma' | NEWS Post Seven
Obama explains what he meant when he said aliens are real - CNN.co.jp
Proposal to tax religious organizations emerges within the LDP to fund a 5 trillion yen annual consumption tax cut. Could donations be a way to raise funds?
Sweden considers joining Japanese, British and Italian fighter jet development program; decision to be made by 2027 - Nikkei
'Words kill people': French government blames 'far-left forces' for far-right youth beating death 6 photos International News: AFPBB News
2,000 Chinese fishing boats to be seen in 'abnormal formation' in the East China Sea as early as late 2025 or January 2026 - Nikkei
Wartime in Russia and Ukraine accelerates birthrate decline, casting a dark cloud over social sustainability - Nikkei
Danish priest compares collecting child sexual abuse images to stamp collecting - 1 photo International News: AFPBB News
Trump claims LDP wins by landslide with 'my support' - Nikkei
'A change of government might be a bit difficult': A political scientist's honest thoughts on the issue | Mainichi Shimbun
Hyatt chairman steps down, expresses 'deep regret' over Epstein ties - CNN.co.jp
Trump claims LDP wins with 'my support' | 47NEWS
◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
'It's really impossible' Reports of a score of 0 for summary questions on the Eiken exam are mounting... Even cram school teachers and English teachers are saying 'It's strange that there are so many of them' - Togetter
I was surprised to see a reply to a post about how the reason students don't understand math in high school is because they didn't properly master arithmetic and math in elementary and middle school: 'I got pretty good grades up until middle school, but suddenly I couldn't keep up in high school.' - posfie
An old man otaku thinks about a 60-year-old gun and an actual 60-year-old gun: 'The MP5 is already 60 years old!?' 'Maybe it's because 100-year-old ones are common...' - Togetter
When withdrawing cash from an overseas ATM, the card gets sucked in and won't come out → Never leave the place... It might not just be a malfunction - Togetter
The bar appetizer was hard, and every time I chewed it, it sounded like my skull was being scraped... I tried my best to chew it, but the waiter gave me a tissue and said, 'You should take it out.' 'It may be a food that people who don't know it don't know' - Togetter
'You shouldn't choose politicians like you choose your friends' is a fair point, but 'That's just a basic premise, and that's the starting line,' is what 'The Demonic Chamber' depicts. - INVISIBLE Dojo. - QUIET & COLORFUL PLACE -
When a trusted adult consulted about abuse, the parents somehow found out about it, and later it was discovered that the child welfare agency had called the parents to confirm. 'Half-hearted help is the most troublesome way to deal with abuse' - Togetter
I have created a rough map of power in Hokkaido in the 17th century.
— Zenibako Trekking (@zenibako_trek) February 16, 2026
If we were to divide it in terms of Nobunaga's Ambition, it might look something like this.
There are friendly, antagonistic, and coexisting relationships between them, but it's too difficult to explain them all here https://t.co/KtvVLbZr4s pic.twitter.com/zU439gD2GU
The iron sword offered at Eboshi Rock at the ninth station of Mt. Kaikoma has apparently been lost (probably due to strong winds).
— Miyoshi Myoshin (@miyoshinsai) February 17, 2026
In recent years, the Iron Swords of Eboshi Rock have become increasingly famous as two swords lined up in a spectacular view, but in the past there was once three. The third sword has already broken and is now placed on top of the remaining sword.
A patient with rheumatoid arthritis had failed to present his health insurance card for three consecutive months, so I told him, 'Please pay 100% this time. I will settle the difference later once I can verify his eligibility with his health insurance card or other proof,' but he got angry and left.
— Punk (@punktion) February 15, 2026
There may be circumstances, but as an insured medical institution, there is a limit to how much leeway they can give.
'I'll come and see you when it's finished,' said an elderly craftsman. What a nostalgic phrase. It was a phrase I featured when I appeared on NHK's 'Living Words.' Many of the students who appeared on the show answered that 'keri' comes from 'kick.' 'It's the 'keri' in classical Japanese, such as 'naka ri keri.' When 'keri' is added, the sentence ends...'
— Nakami Yamaguchi @ 'History of the Japanese Language' Iwanami Shinsho (@Naka8091) February 17, 2026
The poor quality of the letter packs I bought this year has reached an all-time high... It's like the Soviet Union before its collapse. 'The paper quality is like a box of sweets from overseas.' - Togetter
◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
Yokuaru Nanika: Image viewer 'NeeView' 45.0 updated
Niconico to lose 116,000 paid subscribers in 2025, largely due to card payment issues, but overall business revenue and profits expected to increase | Otaku Research Institute
Modern and lightning fast. Technical configuration for developing and publishing web apps for 0 yen per month (Hono/Neon/Drizzle/Cloudflare Pages)
Notes on fully automated development using OpenClaw | Takayuki Fukatsu (fladdict)
[Fact Check] Fake news spreads with fake images claiming the Self-Defense Forces will partner with Pasona Timee (JSF) - Expert - Yahoo! News
When entering full-width numbers in the Kansai Electric Power Company address input field, a validation error message appears: 'You cannot register using characters other than JIS Level 1 or Level 2.'
— Ryo Horie | Mobile app development information provider (@ryohorie3) February 16, 2026
Huh??? pic.twitter.com/pVLM1PxZ68
◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
If you were to ask me, 'Are there any works that are good to watch in order to understand Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway?', the answer would of course be 'Pom Poko.'
— Muhedoruri (@muhedoruri) February 16, 2026
Although there are many works depicting revolution and resistance, there are very few works that are as highly accomplished as those based on the rather unique position of the 1960s Japanese student movement.
This is Oak's first adventure 😊 pic.twitter.com/4nq5uOoBOb
— Delicious Ice Cream Shop (@kimikahonma) February 12, 2026
← Initial name manuscript → pic.twitter.com/DmSkwRpAdo
— Official website for the Fiery Ball Fighting Girl Dodge Danshi @Volume 6 now on sale! (@DojjiZi) February 16, 2026
A comic about the witches from Hathaway Circe in Flash. This line from Lane Aim made me chuckle. pic.twitter.com/F1TqThD0wX
— kyo_k (@kyo_k) February 12, 2026
['Strongest' SELECT #5] Tatsuya Shiba vs. Masateru Ichijo | 'The Irregular at Magic High School' Movie Roadshow May 8th (Fri) - YouTube
'.hack//ZERO' teaser trailer #hackZERO #dothack #dothack - YouTube
Special PV to commemorate the release of the movie 'My Dangerous One' - YouTube
TV anime 'Kusunoki House with God's Garden' PV Teaser [Reikame] | Broadcast starts in April 2026! - YouTube
[Regarding the status of our response to defamatory acts (sale of sexual illustrations) against our affiliated talent] pic.twitter.com/NpEoVHF71Q
— Vspo! [Official] (@Vspo77) February 16, 2026
Lize Helesta (VTuber group 'Nijisanji') surpasses 1 million subscribers on her YouTube channel! | Nijisanji
Higuchi Kaede (VTuber group 'Nijisanji') surpasses 1 million YouTube subscribers! | Nijisanji
Nintendo Switch Online introduction video-YouTube
'Battlefield 6' Season 2 Official Gameplay Trailer-YouTube
'4:LOOP' Gameplay Commentary Trailer-YouTube
[Episode 73] Kirigiri Giriko, the Office Lady at Her Limit - Meat Spa Tsuchimoto | Shonen Jump+
— Yoshihiro Togashi (@Un4v5s8bgsVk9Xp) February 16, 2026
I heard that Armored Core 6 is an otome game, so I'm playing it, but is that true...? ??? Really...? I'm some kind of mercenary pic.twitter.com/WwLbNbQJY5
— Yamamoto Makuya✨ 'Idol no Oshi Osame' Volume 2 is now on sale!! (@y_makuya) February 11, 2026
Chapter 3 will suddenly pierce your heart... https://t.co/yoMemzEqmX pic.twitter.com/08VleRhr4x
— shibu (@shibu235711) February 12, 2026
I'm glad AC6 is getting so much attention.
— Fairouz Ai 🦋 Fairouz Ai (@fairouzzzzzz) February 15, 2026
My guess is that he's a weird guy.
[Genshin] Short animation 'Another Prologue' - YouTube
NHK broadcasts the 4K remastered version of 'Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water.' Every Sunday at 9:00 AM - AV Watch
Advance screening of 'Mobile Police Patlabor EZY' held. Director Yutaka Izubuchi and Sumire Uesaka's first meeting was surprisingly at a bar.
This is something I would like to say to new editors, as a warning to myself.
— Fujiwara Hana | Editor (@editor_hana) February 17, 2026
An author's social media is not a public relations tool that the editor in charge can use freely and for free.
When I was a newbie, I was on the phone with the author who was in charge of my first serialization...
A manga where Madoka and others try their best to explain to Kyubey (1/2) pic.twitter.com/iXqWhwSFku
— Mapery (@mapery0) February 16, 2026
Everyone, all of Mrs. Hudson's work has been completed safely.
— Bitter Melon Samurai [TFG]🇯🗾 (@nigauri1) February 16, 2026
We will be exhibiting at the Hachi Exhibition this week on February 20th at AZANINA's [Otome Drive].
Thank you for your support m(_ _)m #Hachiten2026 #SherlockHolmes #Mrs.Hudson # FAGirlspic.twitter.com /lYsJpQq5XQ
Hey hey hey. I'm shocked that they're blaming social media for the flop of the movie 'Endless Scarlet,' which Nippon Television is currently producing. From now on, it seems like all the inconveniences facing television will be blamed on social media.
— Ryohin Hasegawa (@ryohin_jp) February 16, 2026
>NTV director laments negative social media campaign: 'Endless Scarlet' ends with poor results https://t.co/xKEkHZX8Gl
CyberConnect2 Inc. celebrates its 30th anniversary today, February 16, 2026.
— CyberConnect2 Official (@PR_CC2) February 16, 2026
To commemorate this, we are pleased to announce the launch of a completely new home video game, '.hack//ZERO.'
This title will be developed as an in-house publishing title, with CyberConnect2 handling all aspects of planning, development, and sales. #hackZERO … pic.twitter.com/mRoKQlVvZK
2026 TRICKCAL AWARDS
— Trickcal_Re (@Trickcal_Re) February 16, 2026
I want to know what I want to know It's a good idea.
I want to know what I want to know It's a good idea. It's a good idea.
I love you, I love you, I love you… pic.twitter.com/pTYooVYV1L
I love you I love you❤
— 성우 박시윤 (@s2yoon1004) February 16, 2026
Thank you so much for receiving such a wonderful award. https://t.co/EKFjNprUI3 pic.twitter.com/rpnxKGO70g
◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
Figure skating pair 'Rikuryu' becomes first Japanese athlete to win gold medal, Miura Riku and Kihara Ryuichi, at the 2026 Olympics | NHK News | Figure skating, Milan-Cortina Olympics, Olympic and Paralympic Games
'Ryuichi, put your shoes on.' The day lightning struck and Rikuryu was formed [Milan-Cortina Olympics]: Asahi Shimbun
◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
New sweets that pursue the deliciousness of almonds are now available: 'Almond Cookie [Caramel]' and 'Almond Galette Sandwich' will be released on Tuesday, February 24th. 'Almond Cookie' will be renewed and released sequentially from late February. | 2026 | Press Release | Morinaga & Co.
New color for the JOG125 scooter - 'Grayish Blue' for casual use by many - News Release | Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Yamaha introduces single-cutaway models in the premium Pacifica electric guitar lineup, beloved by many professional musicians: the Pacifica SC Professional and Pacifica SC Standard Plus.
(PDF file) Simply topping it on for an authentic ethnic look. Expand your creative options with this versatile commercial-grade 'Tom Yum Sauce' | S&B Foods Co., Ltd.
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