Headline news for March 3, 2026



As a collaboration between Takara Tomy's dress-up doll 'Licca-chan' and Nintendo's Super Mario, two types of dolls, ' Super Mario Licca-chan Mario Style ' and ' Super Mario Licca-chan Princess Peach Style, ' will be released on April 18, 2026.

'Super Mario Licca-chan Mario Style' and 'Super Mario Licca-chan Princess Peach Style' to be released on Saturday, April 18, 2026
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https://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p260303.pdf

'Super Mario Licca-chan Mario Style' is a Licca-chan dressed in a Mario costume with Mario's trademark red hat and blue overalls. It comes with a 'Super Star' bag and a 'beard photo prop.'



'Super Mario Licca-chan Princess Peach Style' is a Licca-chan dressed in a Princess Peach costume. It is said to express Princess Peach's distinctive features, such as her striking hairstyle and blue eyes. The dress has darts in the sleeves and tulle layered inside the skirt, creating a voluminous silhouette. It comes with a crown headband and the pink umbrella that Princess Peach holds.



The suggested retail price for 'Super Mario Licca-chan Mario Style' and 'Super Mario Licca-chan Princess Peach Style' is 5,500 yen each.

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

The location where Misato's apartment in the movie version of Evangelion is supposed to be built can be seen with the naked eye, and the location of the Third Impact - GIGAZINE

Pilgrimage to the place where Ayanami Rei's room should be and the model of Tokyo-3 Municipal No. 1 Junior High School - GIGAZINE

I visited the sake brewery 'Takeno Shuzo' in Kyotango to see how a young brewer in his 20s makes sake ~ Part 1 ~ - GIGAZINE

Natalie Portman has the number '5', but what is the 'Erdős number' that almost everyone in science might have? - GIGAZINE

Nagoya University and other teams succeed in accurately mapping the 'hidden space in the Pyramid of Khufu' with cosmic rays, and also photographed the internal space with a scope - GIGAZINE

Russian billionaire offers 100 million yen bounty on President Putin, 'dead or alive' - GIGAZINE

This is what happens when you see a rocket-propelled skateboard using a watermelon in slow motion - GIGAZINE

Due to the deterioration of the figure manufacturer's business, figures worth over 4.1 billion yen will be disposed of in a landfill - GIGAZINE

Relationships can be divided into four categories - GIGAZINE

I tried out the official Microsoft free automation tool 'Power Automate Desktop for Windows 10' to automate tasks without programming - GIGAZINE

◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)


































Toshiba releases Frieza, following on from Vegeta, with a large-capacity, centrally located freezer - Home Appliance Watch




[Viewer Caution] What would happen if you sprayed insecticide into a manhole? → People who know what will happen gather at 'Kyobashi Station...' 'It's been 20 years since that incident...' - Togetter

◆Science (science, learning, technology)
The Miracle of the 'Kingdom of Butterflies': A Swarm of Amazing Blue Butterflies in Taiwan | National Geographic Japan

Why Did Textbooks Get It Wrong? ~The Age of Discovery and the Ottoman Empire | World History Research

AIST: Bacterial gene key to symbiotic evolution identified

Successful 3D Atomic Structure Analysis of Platinum Nanoparticles - Heterogeneous Catalysis | Press Releases & Research Results | Tohoku University

Elucidating the causative substance and pathogenesis of red koji cholesterol nephropathy | Science Tokyo - Tokyo University of Science

'Schizon Pure' - A recombinant protein production system using light and carbon dioxide - Establishment of a highly efficient recombinant protein purification system using the alga Schizon - | University of the Ryukyus

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, and business)
[Breaking News] Takaichi Cabinet Approval Rating at 71.8%, Up 1.9 Points from Previous JNN Poll | TBS NEWS DIG

Foreign children not attending school: Children under 15 who 'worked' | | Yoshimi Kojima | Mainichi Shimbun 'Political Premier'

Kokumin pharmacies are facing legal violations as supervising pharmacists take on multiple roles: Asahi Shimbun

'Abandoned by the world': Japanese doctor reveals Gaza after ceasefire | Mainichi Shimbun

The Trump administration's rampage, Japan and Europe's tacit approval of military intervention, criticized [US and Israel attack Iran, possibly retaliating]: Asahi Shimbun

Principle of non-use of force 'risks becoming meaningless': Experts' views on Iran attack [US and Israel attack Iran, retaliation possible]: Asahi Shimbun

Aging bridges are being 'used up' without repair or removal: 'Bridge triage' could cut maintenance costs: The Yomiuri Shimbun

148 killed at Iranian elementary school, retaliation attack also affects neighboring countries | NEWSjp

Japanese government finds itself in a difficult position despite criticizing Iran: Is 'unity' more important than 'rule of law'? | Mainichi Shimbun

Russia's Foreign Ministry strongly condemns attacks on friendly Iran, but could benefit from rising oil prices | Mainichi Shimbun

Strait of Hormuz blockade: Nippon Yusen, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha halt sailings, raising concerns about impacts on a country that relies on the Middle East for more than 90% of its crude oil: Yomiuri Shimbun

Iran fires missiles at Gulf Arab states, killing one in Abu Dhabi | Reuters

Japanese government emphasizes opposition to Iran nuclear weapons, understands US attack to some extent: Jiji.com

Iran retaliates after Khamenei's death, targets US military bases and Israeli military headquarters in the region - 4 photos International News: AFPBB News

Iran 'will not negotiate with the US', says security chief - 1 photo International News: AFPBB News

[Analysis] China could be the biggest loser if Trump attacks Iran - CNN.co.jp

Footage of a fighter jet crashing over Kuwait near a US air base - CNN.co.jp

Four years after the Russian invasion, victims of sexual violence in Ukraine begin to speak out: not only women but also men | NHK News | Ukraine situation, Russia, Good Morning Japan

Iran attack exposes foreign influencers in Dubai to 'reality' - 7 photos International News: AFPBB News

12-year-old Thai girl offers sexual services; manager claims he didn't know she was underage [Tokyo]: Asahi Shimbun

How the US CIA killed the extremely cautious Ayatollah Khamenei (1/2) - CNN.co.jp

Drone attack on Cyprus air base, UK Ministry of Defence Photo 1 International News: AFPBB News

Strait of Hormuz: Tanker traffic almost completely halted, expert analysis | NHK News | Iran Situation, Iran, America

Trump: Attacks will continue for four to five weeks; Iran announces 555 dead [US and Israel attack Iran, retaliation possible]: Asahi Shimbun

Over 60% of unmarried men and women aged 18-29 say they don't want children | NEWSjp

[Sudden turn of events] Kenji Minemura, who predicted President Trump's attack on Iran 'to distract the public,' explains the Epstein Dossier and Trump's 'anxiety' | FNN Prime Online

[Breaking News] Kihara Says Blockade of the Straits Does Not pose a Crisis to the Nation's Existence | 47NEWS

[Breaking News] French President Announces Increase in Nuclear Warhead Stockpile | 47NEWS

US First Lady Appeals for Peace and Education at UN; Iran Calls Meeting “Hypocritical” | NHK News

US Military Operation against Iran: President Trump Hints at Large-Scale Attack: 'A Big Wave is Coming Soon' | NHK News | Iran Situation, US, Israel

US State Department advises Americans across the Middle East to leave now - CNN.co.jp

US attack on Iran triggered by Israeli plans to retaliate against US forces - Rubio | Reuters

Iranian Revolutionary Guards Chief Warns of “Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz”; US Military Denies | NHK News | Iran, Middle East, America

Saudi Crown Prince Calls Trump Several Times in Advance to Support Attack... 'If We Don't Attack Now, It'll Be Even More Dangerous': Yomiuri Shimbun

German Chancellor Merz understands Iran attack, shelving judgment on violation of international law - Nikkei

Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara: Situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz does not constitute an existential crisis | Reuters

Government: Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a hypothetical example of collective self-defense, 'does not constitute a threat to the nation's existence' - Nikkei

Iranian regime still in power, likely to survive in coming days - BBC News

US says 'heaviest attacks are yet to come'; Iran continues retaliatory measures, closes Strait of Hormuz - BBC News

'Airstrikes cannot change the regime' - British Prime Minister at odds with US policy: Jiji.com

Iran conflict spreads to Lebanon as Kuwait mistakenly shoots down US military plane | Reuters

Breaking News: US Marines reportedly fire on Pakistani protesters | 47NEWS

US-Israeli attacks on Iran enter third day as Iranian counterattacks continue - BBC News

French President Macron announces increase in number of nuclear warheads to strengthen nuclear deterrence | NHK News | France, Germany, Nuclear and Missiles

Breaking News: Iranian Official Says 'We Will Not Negotiate with the US' | 47NEWS

Breaking News: Drone Attack on Fuel Tank in Oman | 47NEWS

White House releases eight photos of Iran attack 'war room' | Mainichi Shimbun

Joichi Ito, suspected of having ties to Epstein, likely to be removed from government projects; US newspaper calls him an 'obstacle to international cooperation' - Sankei News

'Maiden surnames should be listed separately...' Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says passports and driver's licenses 'must include both' [Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, LDP President] [Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi]: Asahi Shimbun

Ichiro Ozawa: 'The Center is a Burnt-Out Desert' in the wake of the Lower House election defeat | 47NEWS

Ako Minpo | The doctor who inspired the manga 'Brain Surgeon Takeda-kun' faces criminal charges, but the manga creator and others are not charged.

[Breaking News] Coronavirus drug 'Zocova' approved for preventive administration | 47NEWS

Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara: 'There is no problem at this time' with appointing Joichi Ito, who is mentioned in the Epstein documents: Jiji.com

Man pleads innocent in Nagoya District Court trial for forced sexual intercourse resulting in death of woman after giving her 32 shots of tequila: Chunichi Shimbun Web




[Breaking News] Financial Services Agency to Investigate Cryptocurrency Named on Prime Minister | 47NEWS







Nuclear waste literature survey to be conducted on Minamitorishima Island, Tokyo, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akazawa requests Ogasawara Village: Jiji.com

Japanese doctor living in the US arrested for distributing oil-like liquid at Chiba shrine | NHK News | Chiba Prefecture, Incidents & Accidents, America

Japan Restoration Party's YouTube ad for House of Representatives election speech: If it's 'election campaigning,' it violates the Public Offices Election Act - Nikkei

METI requests literature survey on Minamitorishima, Ogasawara Village, Tokyo, as final disposal site for nuclear waste | NHK News | Tokyo Metropolitan Government selects nuclear waste disposal site, Resources and Energy

90% of people mistakenly believe House of Representatives election hoaxes to be facts; denials fail to take hold | Mainichi Shimbun

[Breaking News] Tokyo's Ota Ward: Four election officials indicted over massive inflated invalid votes in the House of Councillors election (published March 2, 2026) | NTV NEWS NNN

90% of voters misinterpreted false information during the House of Representatives election as fact, according to an online survey | 47NEWS

Mosques, businesses, and other facilities managed by Pakistanis in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, catch fire | Mainichi Shimbun

Shiretoko sinking accident defendant president tells wife, 'If a major incident occurs, it will be over' | Mainichi Shimbun

Osaka residents split on metropolitan referendum, Osaka Restoration Party survey finds

[Breaking News] Former nursery teacher sentenced to 23 years in prison for sexual assault on 11 girls | 47NEWS

Consumer Affairs Agency warns of unexpected Hinamatsuri accident after anaphylaxis after eating Hina arare rice crackers | Society | Fukui News | Fukui Shimbun ONLINE

MMR vaccine approved for manufacturing and sale in Japan for the first time in about 30 years | NHK News | Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, Medical Care and Health, Rubella

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
Taro Tsurumi's 'Zionism' (Iwanami Shinsho) 8 points: Yu Yamashita's Shinsho Ranking Blog Style 2nd Edition

Announcement of the passing of author Dan Simmons | Announcement details - Hayakawa Publishing Official Site | Enter the world of mystery, science fiction, foreign literature, and nonfiction

'My friends are crying in the UK right now' The Iran-Israel war hits college students on their graduation trips, and those who can't leave the country or are stranded overseas express their heartbreaking cries - Togetter







There was a man who kept threatening the staff at a nearby restaurant → Here is the process leading up to the police being notified as a frightened customer - Togetter

An elderly couple sitting next to me at a soba restaurant was drinking tea after their meal → After a while, the husband noticed a queue outside and his actions became a hot topic - Togetter

A cat who encountered the best toy, a wooden stick → Even after half a year, he was still interested and had become a researcher - Togetter

My kitten has endless physical strength, so I throw toys from one end of the room to the other and let him play, but maybe he'll become a power type? 'My muscular cat is like that too' - Togetter




The cat my mother rescued while at work became my 'family cat' because my father was so eager to take me to the hospital - Togetter

I went to Mongolia to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and it was funny when a local woman told me, 'My dream is to ride a crowded train in Tokyo.' - Togetter

A taxi company in Saitama City is cultivating 'kukurage' mushrooms on its own premises and in vacant houses as a side business, and is now apparently making more profit than its main business - Togetter

Daiso had a pencil sharpener with a German blade, and I couldn't help but buy it... Look at this 'Made in Germany' character: 'Look at this sharpness... Wow, it's made in Germany!' - Togetter

The Underclass: People Who Are Not Even Working Class | Books&Apps

When my uncle fell ill, I handled all the procedures for transferring and discharging him from the hospital, applying for nursing care insurance, and finding a care manager, but he told me, 'You didn't do anything for me,' so I cut ties with him. Is this a common experience in nursing care? - posfie

Unused 'Tokyo Station 100th Anniversary Suica' cards will expire at the end of March. Check to see if you have any left - Travel Watch

◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
Accelerate all your daily tasks with Claude Code! #AI - Qiita

Automatically record Claude Code conversations in Obsidian, or reinvent the wheel #ClaudeCode - Qiita

Graduating from the rough seas of information: A minimalist one-line news display device made with Raspberry Pi - FabScene

Mercari launches 'anonymous return feature' as part of strengthening its safety and security initiatives | Mercari, Inc.

I went into a restaurant I'd been wanting to try for a while, and they told me to order using the QR code. I scanned the QR code, but it turned out I couldn't order unless I was a friend on LINE. I apologized to the waiter and left the restaurant without ordering. - posfie

Everything about the sexual harassment false accusation scandal | Mao Yamada | Dyne

Introducing the 'Foldable' Gaming PC! 'Lenovo Legion Go Fold Concept' with a 7.7- to 11.6-inch screen - PC Watch

[Feature] The price of the big lie of 'I read the precautions.' FLET'S Hikari Cross was supposed to be a blazing 10G speed, but the internet was cut off - PC Watch




Z-Power Cell Nickel-Zinc Rechargeable Battery | MAKERZ - YouTube


Introducing the new 'FREEZA' series! A refrigerator-freezer with an industry-leading large-capacity freezer located in the center | Press Release | Toshiba Lifestyle Products Corporation

2nm processor aiming to surpass 'Fugaku'. Fujitsu's 'MONAKA' actual wafer revealed - PC Watch

Is the answer too low resolution? There's a deep divide between those who answer 'Android' when asked about their smartphone and those who want a specific model name - Togetter

Update your retrospective with Agent Skills x Notion

When I went to a restaurant I was interested in, the system was to read a QR code to order, but I got tired of it and left the restaurant because they were trying to make me register as a friend on LINE. 'There are ways to avoid it, but it's frustrating' - Togetter

Anthropok's 'unprecedented demand' hampers AI, overtaking ChatGPT to take the top spot - Nikkei

Designing UI tests that are less likely to break (Playwright + Storybook + React + GitHub Actions)

My opinion on cloud storage vs. home-based NAS operation - polamjaggy

Unauthorized access cases increase among under-20s: 81 people arrested, 70% of whom are junior and senior high school students | 47NEWS

A story about how the outlet of an extension cord burned and nearly set the house on fire, extension cords are hard to break so we tend to forget about them, but they are consumables so it is safer to replace them once every few years - Togetter

◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)




Let's Light Up Bomberman 2026 - Niconico Video



Manga One's new author hiring issue and the establishment of a third-party committee | Shogakukan

Next, we would like to explain that Matsuki Tatsuya, who wrote the original story for 'Act-Age,' which was serialized in 'Weekly Shonen Jump,' is now writing the original story for 'The Psychologist of the Stars' on Manga One under the pen name Yatsunami Itsuki.



[Report] Dismissal of Prosecution | Municipal Hospital Medical Malpractice Records

Regarding the criminal complaint filed by the defendant doctor for defamation and slander in relation to the manga 'Brain Surgeon Takeda-kun,' we are pleased to report that as a result of an investigation by the Public Prosecutor's Office, the case was dismissed on February 20, 2026.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the investigative authorities who carefully investigated this case.



[Breaking News] Another sexual assault manga author was serializing a manga in Shogakukan's 'Manga One' ('Act-Age' author changes pen name after being arrested and convicted for sexual assault) | Bunshun Online

A light novel writer talks about the rehabilitation of former criminals, drawing mixed reactions: 'This is really what it is,' 'It's true, but you should be selective about the content of your work' - Togetter

Regarding Manga One, it seems like his sense of justice is running wild... - Put a tangerine on his head

Knee pillow eye drops Tsuzumi - Niconico Video









The animated film 'Look Back' will be broadcast for the first time on terrestrial TV! - NHK













It all started with 'Touken Ranbu ONLINE.' Will 100,000 people's 'oshikatsu' become the infrastructure that saves Japanese museums? | Bijutsu Techo




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


TV anime 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4' PV 1 [Broadcast starts April 3, 2026!] - YouTube


TV anime 'MAO' PV 1 | Opening theme Kis-My-Ft2 'HEARTLOUD' | Ending theme TRUE 'Noai' | Broadcast begins April 4, 2026, every Saturday from 11:45 PM for two consecutive seasons - YouTube


Miniature animation 'Pop Pup Polters' teaser PV | Broadcast starts on TV Asahi in autumn 2026! | Miniature artist Mozu's new stop-motion animation - YouTube


Indie World 2026.3.3 - YouTube


'Street Fighter 6' Fighting Pass 'Get Ready for Alex!' Introduction video - YouTube


'Harvest Moon Let's! Grand Bazaar of the Wind' PlayStation 5 / Xbox Series X | S Announcement Trailer - YouTube


[Blog Update Suspension Notice] Thank you to all FF14 users until now | Umadori News















HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN 'Kimi to Semi Blue' Official Music Video (HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN - Kimi to Semi Blue) - YouTube


Shogakukan's Manga One editorial department is under fire for its defence and the thoughts of its authors defecting | Cyzo Online / A news site with a renewed perspective

◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
WBC bans attendees from posting any photos or videos | 47NEWS

University of Ryukoku soccer team member suspected of using illegal drugs in dormitory... Ibaraki Prefectural Police search dormitory: Yomiuri Shimbun

BeMe: 'I can't aim for Koshien' - Shimano Ayuri's baseball career and struggles with gender inequality | Mainichi Shimbun

The first Japanese Winter Paralympian: His lonely challenge and unknown legacy | Mainichi Shimbun

◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
[Sukiya] The refreshing flavor of green lemon is perfect for spring! Sukiya releases 'Earl Grey Tea Lemonade' | Zensho Holdings Co., Ltd. Press Release

Original gelato using Kindai ICT strawberries developed and sold for a limited time at a gelato shop run by a popular Western confectionery shop | NEWSCAST







40g Premium Look (Awayuki) Pouch | Look (Chocolate) | Fujiya Co., Ltd.

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