Headline news for March 18, 2026



McDonald's has been selling its spring staple, the 'Teritama' family of burgers, for a limited time since March 4, 2026. As the second addition to the 'Teritama' family, the ' Rich and Flavorful Kalbi Yakiniku Style Teritama ' will be available from March 25.




The 'Teritama' family, a springtime tradition! Available for a limited time from March 4th (Wed)! | McDonald's Official
https://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/campaign/teritama/

The Rich and Flavorful Kalbi Yakiniku-Style Teritama Burger is a new burger featuring a flavorful pork patty coated in a sweet and spicy teriyaki sauce, combined with egg, lettuce, and a kalbi yakiniku-style filling characterized by the savory flavor of beef and a rich, deep sauce. The price is 510 yen (tax included) for a single burger.



In addition to the Teritama family's 'Teritama Burger,' 'Cheese Teritama,' and 'Teritama Muffin,' the limited-time offerings 'McFizz/McFloat Tochigi Strawberry White Peach' and 'Strawberry Shortcake Pie' will also continue to be available. The 'Setouchi Lemon Tartar Bacon Teritama' will be available until March 24, 2026.



The rich and flavorful Karubi Yakiniku-style Teriyaki Egg will be available for purchase from 10:30 AM on March 25, 2026.

Incidentally, on the same day of the same month in the past, we published the following article.

Following McDonald's withdrawal from Russia, a fast-food restaurant with a logo strikingly similar to McDonald's, 'Uncle Vanya,' has opened - GIGAZINE

Photo report of my visit to see the interior of the 'Tower of the Sun,' which has been opened to the public for the first time in 48 years - GIGAZINE

Go player banned for one year for using AI during a national tournament, which is prohibited - GIGAZINE

A website has appeared that explains how to deal with 'troublesome people often found in IT development environments,' categorized by type - GIGAZINE

What are the five human qualities that you lose when you become rich? - GIGAZINE

Popular smart TVs are being forced to play 'autoplay ads,' causing outrage among users who are furious and saying they're going to throw them away - GIGAZINE

Harvard University announces free tuition for families with an annual household income of 30 million yen or less, and free food and housing for those with an income of 15 million yen or less - GIGAZINE

It has been revealed that the Boeing whistleblower who died under mysterious circumstances said before his death, 'Whatever happens to me, it won't be suicide' - GIGAZINE

Elon Musk's chat AI 'Grok' has finally been open-sourced, with some saying it's significantly superior to other open-source models - GIGAZINE

◆ Ideas (notes, miscellaneous things)




◆Science (Science, Academics, Technology)
All five types of nucleic acid bases discovered in Ryugu samples, reinforcing the 'cosmic origin theory' of life. (2 photos) International News: AFPBB News

Hayabusa2 detects five types of 'nucleic acid bases' in samples collected from an asteroid | NHK News | Space, Science

Yokohama National University is the only university with 'National' in its name. Why wasn't it simply called 'Yokohama University'? | Asahi Shimbun Think Campus

Nuclear fusion power demonstration reactor construction cost could be 'up to 2 trillion yen,' reports National Institute for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology - Nikkei

Hideyoshi's Taiko Land Survey Register Discovered: The Original is Valuable, at Shinnyodo Temple in Kyoto | NEWSjp

◆Society, Politics, and Economy (Events, World News, Business)
US District Court orders halt to vaccine policy changes, citing 'disregard for scientific methods' - Nikkei

Doshisha International High School, where a student died in the Henoko capsizing accident, holds press conference, apologizes, and announces the establishment of a third-party committee - Sankei News

[Editorial] The dispatch of the Self-Defense Forces to the Middle East should be decided after careful consideration of national interests - Nikkei

Railways providing access to Kansai International Airport suspended from the first train of the day, both JR and Nankai lines, due to extended maintenance work - Sankei News

The issue of discarding red bean rice for school lunches on March 11th: Mayor and Superintendent of Education have differing views [Fukushima Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun

Mujtabha, the pugilist, issues statement to continue Iran's hardline stance; remains out of public view since election. (6 photos) International News: AFPBB News

The government plans to take action against Hakamada over 'defamation' of the Attorney General's statement: Chunichi Shimbun Shizuoka Web

'We are so sorry for causing such a terrible situation,' says volunteer group that operated a boat in Henoko after boat capsized, killing two people | TBS NEWS DIG

Kyoto Animation arson and murder case: Osaka High Court upholds withdrawal of appeal by death row inmate Shinji Aoba, even though death sentence remains final | Kyoto Shimbun Digital, Kyoto/Shiga news site

US falls outside of 'liberal democracy' as global indices revert to levels seen 47 years ago - Nikkei

The inside story of the Kyoto Animation death row inmate's withdrawal of appeal: 'It was because of Spitz's 'Cherry'': Asahi Shimbun

Reading Politics: Who Voted for 'Team Mirai'? Exploring the Reasons for Their Success Through Public Opinion Polls | Mainichi Shimbun

'Deepest apologies for the loss of young lives': Two dead in capsizing accident off the coast of Henoko; boat operator undecided on future course of action | Okinawa Times+Plus

India: Two tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz; Foreign Minister emphasizes 'negotiated resolution' - Nikkei

Trump requests to postpone visit to China by 'about a month' due to the response to the attack on Iran. (2 photos) International News: AFPBB News

Israeli President Seeks European Support for 'Eradicating' Hezbollah: 'Time for Action, Not Dialogue' (7 photos) International News: AFPBB News

Russian LNG carrier adrift in Mediterranean Sea, carrying 700 tons of fuel; spill could cause long-term pollution (8 photos) - International News: AFPBB News

The Trump administration has requested Japan to express its support for the coalition's 'maritime task force'...to be on the agenda for the Japan-U.S. summit on the 19th: Yomiuri Shimbun

Government begins considering dispatch of Self-Defense Forces to the Strait of Hormuz, clarifying legal hurdles [US-Israeli attack on Iran, Iran situation]: Asahi Shimbun

Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will be a test of the alliance, mentioning Japan's reaction - Nikkei

US authorities threaten to revoke broadcasting licenses over Iran reporting, putting pressure on US media - Nikkei

Prime Minister Takaichi: 'No discomfort or confusion with the name Sanae Yamamoto' - No change in opinion with Renho regarding the couple's surname [Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi][Separate surnames for married couples][Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, President of the Liberal Democratic Party][Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)][Constitutional Democratic Party]: Asahi Shimbun

2,000 schools take school trips to Okinawa for peace education: The reality of war and the burden of military bases | NEWSjp

Attorney General's statement indicates intention to challenge the government in defamation lawsuit against Mr. Hakamada | NEWSjp

'This is not a war we started,' Germany denies sending ships to the North Hormuz [US-Israeli attack on Iran, Iran situation]: Asahi Shimbun

[Breaking News] Dam in Aichi Prefecture to reach 0% water level on the 17th | 47NEWS

[Breaking News] Afghan capital hospital bombing kills 400 | 47NEWS

School principal says he was 'unaware' of the Henoko accident that resulted in a student's death and the registration of the protest boat with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism; he also says he 'hadn't checked' the insurance - Sankei News

Trump says Iranian retaliation was unexpected, intelligence officials warned in advance, sources say | Reuters

Can Japanese Self-Defense Forces ships be dispatched to the Strait of Hormuz? Legal issues and challenges [US-Israeli attack on Iran, situation in Iran] [Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, President of the Liberal Democratic Party]: Asahi Shimbun

No request for the dispatch of warships to Japan, according to phone conversation between Foreign Minister Motegi and U.S. Secretary of State | Mainichi Shimbun

Former Prime Minister Ishiba: 'We aim for government management and parliamentary deliberations that will satisfy many citizens' | NHK News | Diet, Takaichi Cabinet, Japan-U.S. Summit Meeting

Children's wooden chair copyright dispute: Supreme Court hearing | NHK News | Court case, Hyogo Prefecture

Prime Minister Takaichi says escorting the Strait of Hormuz is 'under consideration within legal limits' - Upper House Budget Committee | Mainichi Shimbun

Protest group against capsized ship operation says they were 'doing it as volunteers' without registering with the transport bureau - Sankei News

Two boats capsize off the coast of Henoko; investigation into cause including suspected professional negligence resulting in death and injury | Mainichi Shimbun

[Breaking News] No request for warship dispatch from the US side, according to a Foreign Ministry official | 47NEWS

Is there a rift between President Trump and Vice President Vance, who is 'anti-interventionist,' over the military attack on Iran? President Trump acknowledges 'philosophical differences' | FNN Prime Online

[Breaking News] 'Travel agency not involved' in boat trip; teachers conducted preliminary inspection during summer vacation, but 'no boat trip this year'; Doshisha International High School explains at press conference; boat capsizes off Henoko, Okinawa; female student dies during school trip | FNN Prime Online

'We fell right into their trap with a surprise attack,' former Rengo chairman Kozu speaks of his regrets in an exclusive interview; offers advice to the centrist party after their crushing defeat in the House of Representatives election: 'Return to your roots' with the 'phantom manifesto' of September 2017 | FNN Prime Online

Former Prime Minister Miyazawa: 'We won't fall so low as to profit from weapons,' to which Prime Minister Takaichi: 'Times have changed.' [Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi][President of the Liberal Democratic Party, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi][Komeito Party]: Asahi Shimbun

Fujitsu recruits technical college students with a 4-month long-term internship program, allowing them to start specialized work from their first year: Nikkei Business Online

Russia to halt deployment of Kenyan troops to Ukraine, according to Kenyan Foreign Minister. (5 photos) International News: AFPBB News

Henoko offshore accident that killed two: High school students hold press conference, 'We are overwhelmed with shock and sadness': Asahi Shimbun

Israel announces killing of Iran's Supreme Security Council member Larijani (2 photos) International News: AFPBB News

Yamayoshi Confectionery suspends shipments of Wasabi Beef due to difficulty in procuring heavy oil following blockade of the Strait of Hormuz - Nikkei

Heiwa Maru's captain: 'I was conflicted, but I sided with the sunken ship.' Protest activities at sea will be suspended for the time being - Sankei News

Deep grief spreads over the capsizing of a training boat off the coast of Henoko, resulting in the deaths of Doshisha International High School students and Pastor Hajime Kanai. March 17, 2026 - Christian Newspaper website.

Anti-LGBT movements in Senegal and Ghana receive support from US organizations | Reuters

Official land prices rise 2.8%, the largest increase since the bubble burst, driven by investment money - Nikkei

Some say Prime Minister's visit to the US is 'worst timing,' and there is concern within the government regarding US demands. [US-Israeli attack on Iran, situation in Iran][Trump's return][Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, President of the Liberal Democratic Party]: Asahi Shimbun

Regarding the dispatch of warships... President Trump specifically names Japan and makes a request: 'We strongly urge them to pay the price of blood' (Published March 17, 2026) | NTV NEWS NNN

Tokyo District Court rules continued interception of family phone calls 'not illegal,' experts criticize: Asahi Shimbun

Miyazaki Nobeoka Gakuen High School baseball team member secretly recorded and spread nude video of female student | NHK News | Miyazaki Prefecture, high school baseball, baseball

Bar association issues improvement recommendation to high school, calling braided hairstyles 'unusual' and forcing students to untie them [Osaka Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun

Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara: 'We will closely monitor the movements of the Russian military and take all necessary precautions and surveillance.' | NHK News | Russia, Defense, Ukraine Situation

'The nuclear button was different from what I expected... What I saw at the frontline base of America's nuclear strategy and the future of a world without nuclear disarmament' | NHK News | America, nuclear weapons, missiles

US President Trump's approval ratings fall; what will happen in the midterm elections? Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz causes oil and gasoline prices to rise | NHK News | US midterm elections 2026, USA, President Trump

[Breaking News] US President says support from Japan and other countries is not needed for military operations against Iran: Jiji.com

President Trump: 'We don't need support from allies like NATO and Japan' | NHK News | President Trump, Iran situation, Iran

[Breaking News] Trump says aid from Japan and other countries is 'unnecessary' | 47NEWS

Trump administration pressures media coverage of Iran war, calling dissenting reports 'criminal' and threatening broadcasting licenses and bribery (1/2) - CNN.co.jp

Regarding some media reports on the capsizing accident of a protest boat against the construction of a new base in Henoko, Nago City | Okinawa Christian University / Okinawa Christian Junior College

Pastor Kanai served as a coordinator (contract researcher) at the Okinawa Christian Peace Research Institute of this institution from July 2010 to March 2021, engaging in peace research activities.

Regarding the protest ship 'Fukutsu' against the construction of the new base in Henoko, I am aware that during his time as coordinator, Pastor Kanai used that title to call for donations nationwide to protest the construction of the new base, and that the ship 'Fukutsu' was purchased in 2014.

Some media reports and social media posts suggest that our institution has purchased the ship and that the research institute is operating it, but these are not true. Our institution is not involved in soliciting donations, purchasing the ship, owning the ship, or operating it.















Former professional baseball player arrested for allegedly driving the wrong way on a national highway while under the influence of alcohol - Shiga Prefectural Police | Mainichi Shimbun

Empty beer cans and shochu bottles found in car… Ryukoku University baseball coach suspected of drunk driving, crashes into oncoming vehicle (Published March 18, 2026) | YTV NEWS NNN

Invasive meningitis outbreak in southeastern England kills high school and university students - BBC News

Prime Minister Takaichi: 'I will tell him that what cannot be done cannot be done.' Meeting with Trump [US-Israeli attack on Iran, Iran situation] [Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi] [Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, President of the Liberal Democratic Party]: Asahi Shimbun

《Testimony of sexual activity at the Diet Members' Office Building》Education Minister Matsumoto, involved in a 'double affair,' tried to silence his mistress after being confronted by a Bunshun reporter… 'Contact me,' 'It's the one used by fraud groups' | Bunshun Online

Gasoline retail price: 190.8 yen per liter, the highest price ever recorded using the current survey method | NHK News | Iran situation, its impact on Japan and response, Iran situation, crude oil price

Amid the trend of rising wages, the 'Ice Age Generation' is once again left out. Of all generations, only those in their early 50s are experiencing a decline... What's the background?: Tokyo Shimbun Digital

Henoko capsizing accident: Operating organization leaves departure decision to captain... no wind speed criteria specified: Yomiuri Shimbun

'Japan will never have to worry about rare earth elements again,' Prime Minister's statement draws criticism from leading expert: 'Enough is enough.' More important than salvaging deep-sea resources off the coast of Minamitorishima, a remote location, is... | 47NEWS

Iran selects friendly nations' ships to allow passage through the Strait of Hormuz. (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News

Iran is in talks with eight countries regarding the safe passage of oil traded in yuan through the Strait of Hormuz, sources say - CNN.co.jp

[Breaking News] Prime Minister says dispatch of warships for reconnaissance purposes is conditional on a ceasefire | 47NEWS

◆Lifestyle (Life, Living, Health)
'Japan does American aesthetics better than we do,' Americans react to a picture of a hamburger shop in Okinawa: 'The float is perfect, double the beef!' - Togetter

'Tears Over an Exam Question': Is the Palestinian Poem Included in the Nada Junior High School Entrance Exam Politically Biased? The Original Author Explains the Meaning of 'Feet Tell the Story,' and What Lies Behind the Correct Answer...? | NEWSjp

'My maternal grandmother, born in the Meiji era, was almost illiterate.' 'Life was like Tanjiro's at best, or Muichiro's at worst.' Life in rural areas before the war was, in some cases, barely better than that of the Edo period - Togetter










Mysterious stickers are being plastered all over Tokyo | Riro

[Update added] I was charged 88,000 yen for a tiny scratch caused by a flying stone after returning my rental car... I had insurance, but I'm being asked to pay because I returned it without declaring the damage - Togetter

My brother's high school trip involved homestays, but they were notified that 'if you don't want to go, you don't have to,' which resulted in this → While some said it was 'fun,' there are also concerns about disparities in experiences and parental worries - Togetter

While working in a factory, a man in a suit came up to me. I thought he was a salesman and gave him the cold shoulder, but then he suddenly revealed, 'I'm from the Labor Standards Inspection Office,' and I ended up giving him the kindest treatment I could have asked for. - Togetter

A car that overtook a bicycle stopped before an intersection, blocking the way, sparks conflicting opinions: 'Don't block it!' and 'You should have moved over!'... Is it a matter of manners? Or a violation of the law? - Togetter

It's still a long way off, but I can't think of the best response when my daughter hits her rebellious phase and says, 'I never said a word about wanting to be born!'... Please give me some advice for the future I haven't yet seen - Togetter




Those who say, 'If there's a food shortage, I'll farm! I'll become a farmer!' should try it now: 'You won't get a decent harvest at first,' and 'You'll be hit by a rush of diseases and insects.' - Togetter






















'I became addicted to the sesame sauce soba at a certain soba restaurant and ate it several times a week, but then I realized that the taste varied depending on the preparation process.' A glimmer of hope in a sad social media post - Togetter

Police advice heard by stalking victims: 'If your hairstyle gives off an impression of being aggressive, you're less likely to be targeted' → Stories of people who stopped being targeted after dyeing their hair blonde or with a flashy color - Togetter

I once worked part-time at a supermarket because I thought I was suited to customer service, but I learned that the lower the price, the worse the customer base became and the more they expected more than what they were paid - Togetter

The average Japanese household size of '2 people' doesn't reflect the reality of single people, who are the most numerous but are often left behind - Nikkei

◆IT & Gadgets (Internet, Software, Hardware, Mobile)
Electric bicycles are like 'high-speed strollers that you can confidently put toddlers in,' so it's better to buy a good one even if it's expensive → 'That's right,' this is what experienced riders are actually riding - Togetter

Reduce an hour to 5 minutes! The full story of business process automation achieved with Claude Code × Notion MCP - Findy Tech Blog

Porting a 20-year-old commercial game to a browser with almost no rewriting using Claude Code #C++ - Qiita

New technology 'Mozaic 4+' enables 44TB HDDs. Seagate's challenge: 100TB by 2033 - PC Watch

SRE PoC Record: Verifying the Necessity of Amazon Q Developer/Kiro in an Environment with Cloud Code - ZOZO TECH BLOG

Using a generative AI to tackle ancient FORTRAN code #Fortran - Qiita

After I created and published a web service, some unknown account claimed to be the developer.

If the company you work for is acquired through a merger or acquisition, how would an engineer react?

The withdrawal of all Amazon Go stores: Jeff Bezos's philosophy at the heart of the decision - Nikkei

Chromium (V8)'s Array.prototype.flat is up to approximately 5 times faster.







The story of trying out 21 different OCR models to find one that could transcribe handwritten Japanese notes - Sakasegawa-chan's Blog

POPOPO (Popopo) - A video phone that doesn't require a camera.

'POPOPO' service launch date confirmed for March 18th at 3 PM.




[Released April 15th (Wed)] 'Niconico Short' Release [For Contributors] | Niconico Info

DNS has three main players. What are their respective roles? I'd like to briefly introduce them because I found the lecture I attended at Internet Week very helpful. [1] - INTERNET Watch

[Claude/Claude Code Series for Non-Engineers] Setting up an environment to run Claude Code | DevelopersIO

The announcement of the price increase sparked a surge of dissatisfaction with 'Navi Dial' (a type of call service): 'It's ridiculous that the party who was wronged has to pay for the call,' 'Unlimited calling plans become pointless,' 'It should be regulated by law' - Togetter

When a furious person kept criticizing the AI, all the flaky tests failed | BLOG - DeNA Engineering

Mobile carriers to launch 'JAPAN roaming' on April 1st, allowing users to switch to other carriers' networks to maintain communication during disasters - Keitai Watch

Trying out NemoClaw: Can it solve OpenClaw's security problems?

After introducing a robot vacuum cleaner, I got to see some adorable scenes of my Golden Retriever: 'His puffy mouth and nose are just too cute!' - Togetter

◆Anime, Games, and Manga (Subculture)




Obituary Notice | Asia-do Animation Production

Our former President and CEO, Tsutomu Shibayama, passed away on March 6, 2026, due to lung cancer.
He passed away at the age of 84.

After working as animation director on shows like 'Dokonjo Gaeru' and 'Ganso Tensai Bakabon,' Shibayama directed the 'Doraemon' film series for over 20 years.

He served as chief director for the TV series 'Doraemon,' and has worked as director and general director on numerous other works, including 'Nintama Rantaro,' 'Chibi Maruko-chan,' and 'Majime ni Fumajime Kaiketsu Zorori.'

All of us at the company express our heartfelt gratitude for the kindness and warm support you extended to us during your lifetime.

The funeral was held privately with only close relatives in attendance, in accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family.
We respectfully decline any floral tributes, monetary gifts, or visits of condolence.

We plan to hold a memorial service at a later date.
We will inform you again once the date, time, location, and other details have been decided.



The anime 'Hirayazumi' will begin airing on NHK General TV from January 2027!

[Overseas Reactions] Pandora's Melancholy: Overseas: 'Do we have no choice but to rely on the Japanese now...?' Japanese anime's depiction of medieval Europe is so accurate it's shocking.

A certain VTuber, who is unusually knowledgeable about Aeon Mall, said something about being raised in a colony like in 'Gundam,' giving birth to the concept of Sieg Ion. However, it's funny that even though it's supposed to be 'a certain,' it's obvious who it is - Togetter

Following the MangaONE controversy, a manga artist who attended an information session for original serialization artists posted about the event on social media... various opinions on the difficulties of rehabilitation and career choices - Togetter

Nintendo Switch update now sends a notification to parents when the parental control password is successfully entered, creating a terrible situation for children. 'I'm glad this feature didn't exist when I was a kid...' - Togetter

Questioning the commercial use of characters that doesn't fit their background: Peter Rabbit's creator was involved in nature conservation, so isn't it contradictory for his character to be used in real estate advertisements? - Togetter

[TABS_1] Akane-chan Leads the Squishy Soldiers [Voiceroid Commentary] - Nico Nico Douga



[Slow-paced commentary] Let's see if the crappy game, Super Demon King, is really that bad... [Desk Crimson / Sega Saturn] - Nico Nico Douga



[Slow-paced commentary] What is the game that is said to be a terrible game on par with Sodan...? [Evil God Draxos / Mega Drive] - Nico Nico Douga



[Among Us] Destroy everything with the ultimate drill kill of the new role 'Gimlet'!!! | Akane-chan's Space Diary #148 [Nanoson] - Nico Nico Douga















PC version of 'DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH' launch trailer 'No Rain, No Rainbow' - YouTube


[Full Version] Virgin Punk's Clockwork Girl | Available until March 25th - YouTube





K-Pop anime ignored in Japan wins Oscar: The story of 'KPOP Girls! Demon Hunters' (Soichiro Matsutani) - Expert - Yahoo! News



















◆Sports, Entertainment, Music, and Film (Entertainment)
WBC: Venezuela wins, defeating USA [Result] Suarez's game-winning double... Harper's game-tying two-run homer was in vain: Yomiuri Shimbun

Outcome — Official Trailer | Apple TV - YouTube


Behind the Scenes of Stunts in ONE PIECE Season 2 - Netflix - YouTube


'ONE PIECE' Season 2: Baroque Works In-Depth Explanation - Netflix - YouTube


'ONE PIECE' Season 2: Until Chopper Became Live-Action - Netflix - YouTube


Dune Part 3 Trailer | Simultaneous US and Japan Release Date Confirmed: December 18, 2026 (Friday) - YouTube


Takamoto Katsuta, the first Japanese driver to win a WRC in 34 years since Shinozuka, said, 'I feel incredibly honored and proud to be the second person to achieve this.' - Car Watch







◆New products (clothing, food, shelter)
Scallop Broth Salt Ramen with Sansho Pepper Aroma - New Release April 13, 2026 | Acecook Co., Ltd.

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