Headline news for April 1, 2026



The official trailer for the movie ' Supergirl, ' which will be released simultaneously in Japan and the US on June 26, 2026 (Friday), has appeared on YouTube.

Supergirl Official Trailer | Simultaneous US and Japan Release on June 26, 2026 (Friday) - YouTube


Supergirl/Kara has only three days to save her beloved dog, Krypto, who has been poisoned. She teams up with an alien girl named Lucy and finds herself embroiled in a cosmic battle.

The official visual for international markets features Supergirl performing a 'superhero landing.'


ยฉ & TM DC ยฉ 2026 WBEI

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

A roundup of websites taking advantage of April Fool's Day (2025 edition) - GIGAZINE

'Coffee enemas' may have significant negative health effects - GIGAZINE

A species of velvet ant has been found to possess an overwhelmingly black color, 'Ultra Black,' that absorbs over 99.5% of light - GIGAZINE

How are 'โ€”', 'โ€“', and '-' used differently in English-speaking countries? - GIGAZINE

IEEE journal to ban paper using 'nude photos from a 1972 adult magazine' - GIGAZINE

'Atlanta Magnet Man,' a benevolent man who drives around town with his self-developed metal recycling device to collect nails and screws that puncture tires - GIGAZINE

'Recipes that have been passed down for XX years' exist overseas as well, with some examples lasting for 400 years - GIGAZINE

Getting ideal sleep may extend your lifespan - GIGAZINE

A man who repeatedly filed copyright infringement claims against a YouTube channel and harassed it has been issued a 'permanent injunction prohibiting him from filing further claims' - GIGAZINE

Solar panels that grow crops directly beneath them have a longer lifespan - GIGAZINE

Research shows potato yields increased fivefold using 'banana fiber bags' - GIGAZINE

We tried making various dishes using 'Enchanting Harissa,' an addictive condiment whose tingling sensation from chili peppers and the aroma of spices dramatically enhance the flavor of meat - GIGAZINE

A 10-year study confirms that 'people who walk a lot every day have a lower risk of death' - GIGAZINE

The new era name has been decided as 'Reiwa' - GIGAZINE

'Ecosexuals' who have sex with the Earth to protect nature - GIGAZINE

We collected all five types of original book covers for 'Detective Heiji,' a story in which Heiji Hattori takes over 'Detective Conan' - GIGAZINE

I went on a stadium tour of the Seattle Mariners, a team with ties to Japanese players like Ichiro - GIGAZINE

'Sailor cats' that have brought good fortune, safety, and courage to sailors - GIGAZINE

I went to see the 'Chair-1 Grand Prix,' a 2-hour endurance race using office chairs - GIGAZINE

The amazing reason why the new 'Double Flare Skirt One-Piece' swimsuit demonstrates an overwhelming dedication to school swimwear - GIGAZINE

The allure of cycling tours with a partner: double the joy, halve the sadness, easily four times the appetite, and countless lessons to be learned - GIGAZINE

Patagonia's glaciers made me realize that there's such a beautiful blue color - GIGAZINE

Following a flood of protests to TV Tokyo, including claims that 'broadcasting anime programs is inappropriate,' TV Tokyo quickly switched to airing regular programming - GIGAZINE

A report on a visit to Visual Arts headquarters ahead of the release of their latest work, 'Rewrite' - GIGAZINE

Please enjoy the April Fool's Day jokes in the following article, rather than in the headlines.

A roundup of websites taking advantage of April Fool's Day, 2026 edition - GIGAZINE



โ—† Ideas (notes, miscellaneous things)






















โ—†Science (Science, Academics, Technology)
Improving the photodurability of organic semiconductors by 'bending' molecules | Research Results | Kyushu University

Improving the photoresistance of organic semiconductors by 'bending' molecules โ€” Successful development of next-generation materials that are highly resistant to light and offer high performance โ€” Faculty of Engineering and Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University

Real-time direct observation of atomic motion during polarization reversal in fluorite-type ferroelectrics โ€” New design guidelines for material development towards next-generation ferroelectric devices โ€” - Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University

Development of porous nanothreads created by spinning nano-space molecules: A new material combining porosity and flexibility | News | iCEMS, Kyoto University

โ—†Society, Politics, and Economy (Events, World News, Business)




'Pro-Russia' rally held in the Diet: Ishin Party's House of Representatives member Ikehata explains his involvement, stating he 'refused' the request to open an account | FNN Prime Online

Tobacco vending machine 'Taspo' service to end today as 3G network shuts down and convenience store purchases become the main method: Asahi Shimbun

A bulldozer drove into a crowd at a market in Beijing, killing several people, Hong Kong newspaper reports... Local authorities have not made official statement: Yomiuri Shimbun

US considering asking Gulf states to bear the cost of an attack on Iran; uranium seizure operation emerges - Nikkei

Violence by supporters of the Sanseito party 'cannot be overlooked': Yume Nito of Colabo and others speak out about their experiences in the 2025 House of Councillors election | Kanaroko by Kanagawa Shimbun

Fertilizer price hikes unavoidable: Japan Agricultural Cooperatives (JA Zen-Noh), the largest fertilizer producer, due to soaring raw material costs amid worsening Middle East situation [US-Israeli attack on Iran, Iran situation]: Asahi Shimbun

'Enemy base attack' operations begin: Long-range missiles target Kumamoto and Shizuoka | NEWSjp

[Breaking News] US President may intend to end the operation while the strait remains blocked | 47NEWS

Osaka Shochikuza, a symbol of Dotonbori, will remain open after a reversal from its planned closure... The theater will continue operating in a modified form after discussions with Osaka Prefecture and City: Yomiuri Shimbun

Attacks on civilian infrastructure could constitute war crimes, experts say - CNN.co.jp

[Breaking News] Trump says 'Get your own oil' | 47NEWS

Israeli Defense Minister: 'All houses on the Lebanese border destroyed,' refuses to allow residents to return | Reuters

All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines to significantly raise fuel surcharges on international flights due to soaring crude oil prices following the attack on Iran, effective for tickets issued in June: Yomiuri Shimbun

US Secretary of State says Iran war is 'in sight,' mentions review of relations with NATO | Reuters

US President Trump suggests operation may end even if agreement with Iran is not reached | NHK News | Iran situation, US, Iran

France and Italy follow Spain in refusing to allow use of bases for aircraft involved in Iranian operations | Reuters

US President Trump to deliver 'important updates' on Iran in address to the nation tomorrow - CNN.co.jp

[Commentary] Trump is waging war based on intuition, and it's not working... BBC International Editor - BBC News

[Earthquake Information] Magnitude 5.0 earthquake in Mooka, Tochigi Prefecture. Be aware of tremors for the next week or so | NHK News | Earthquake, Tochigi Prefecture, Ibaraki Prefecture

Federal judge halts construction of White House ballroom, says 'President has no authority' | Reuters

Some banks are raising variable mortgage interest rates by more than 1% | NHK News | Finance, Interest Rates, Real Estate

Israeli parliament passes bill to execute Palestinians deemed to have committed 'terrorist acts' - BBC News

Israeli settlers attack again: CNN reporters detained and assaulted by Israeli soldiers in a village in the West Bank (1/2) - CNN.co.jp

Shocking Audio Recording: Definitive Evidence That 'Takaichi's Office Gave the Go-Ahead' to Sanae Token - 'So-called Crypto Assets,' 'Very Good' at a Secret Meeting | Weekly Bunshun

Trump says US troops will leave Iran 'soon'; Israel to create a 'safe zone' in Lebanon - BBC News




'I can't be a fisherman anymore': A 'red light' is flashing as crude oil prices soar | Mainichi Shimbun

From the Scene of the News: Will the perception of 'bicycles as a nuisance' change? New regulations for drivers when overtaking | Mainichi Shimbun

Why is no one reporting this except Sankei? Former Asahi Shimbun reporter Konno questions the 'dark side of reporting' regarding the death of a 17-year-old in Henoko (1/3 page) - zakโ…ก

Europe is not a country that could cause damage to Japan without warning, Macron implicitly criticizes Trump. (4 photos) International News: AFPBB News

Israel to retain control over parts of southern Lebanon even after the end of the war against Hezbollah - BBC News

Riding a bicycle while holding an umbrella incurs a 5,000 yen fine; a new blue ticket system for cyclists begins, with enforcement taking place in the rain - Sankei News

Crude oil shortage 'entering countdown,' says shipowners' association chairman, expressing concern | Mainichi Shimbun

The mastermind behind the 'Sanae Token' makes a real-name confession! 'Takeshi Kinoshita, secretary and close confidant of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, gave the green light to the cryptocurrency' [Evidence audio released] | Weekly Bunshun

A female section chief in her 50s in Niigata Prefecture was disciplined for 'sexual harassment' by attaching a bell and string to the lower abdomen of a male employee and urging participants at a social gathering to bow to him. | TBS NEWS DIG

'It's natural to dislike it, being okay with it means you're slacking off': A guide to 'mindset' that sex establishments make their female employees read: Asahi Shimbun

The mayor, a local celebrity, said, 'You won't find any bad people once you talk to them, right? This is my job.' Drinking his way through bars at night, he puts his heart and soul into multicultural coexistence. One in five people is a foreign national: The reality of Oizumi Town, Gunma Prefecture [Multicultural Coexistence Project] | NEWSjp

Russia issues 'ultimatum': Ukraine demands abandonment of eastern region in two months, through the US - Ukrainian President: Jiji.com

KDDI subsidiary Biglobe found 99.7% of its advertising revenue was fictitious; president resigns to take responsibility - Nikkei

[Breaking News] 99.7% of KDDI's advertising business involved fictitious transactions | 47NEWS

โ—†Lifestyle (Life, Living, Health)
I ate Yunnan's famous poisonous mushroom hot pot in China, and it was so delicious it sent shockwaves through my body... โ†’ The reason why a Chinese person said 'You absolutely must eat it in Yunnan' is terrifying - Togetter

'Good evening, everyone in America. If you don't mind, we'd love to receive some photos of cats from America.' โ†’ Adorable cat photos pour in from people all over the world, including America - Togetter

After disclosing her developmental disability to her workplace, she was fired four days later... There are various opinions on whether to make it public, but asking about the presence or absence of a disability and firing someone for that reason may be illegal - Togetter




Whenever an English speaker who doesn't speak any Japanese comes to Japan, I always tell them to 'please bring a notebook and pen' โ†’ Many Japanese people can't understand or speak English, but they can read it - Togetter






According to people working abroad, the etiquette violation that Japanese people unknowingly commit overseas that personally bothers them the most is 'sniffing.' - Togetter

Is it true that instant coffee tastes better when you 'mix the powder with water in a pot and then boil it'? โ†’ People who have actually tried it say things like 'it reduces the unpleasant taste' and 'it eliminates the raw, fishy smell of instant coffee' - Togetter




โ—†IT & Gadgets (Internet, Software, Hardware, Mobile)
What is the mechanism of 'JAPAN roaming,' which will finally begin in April? - Keitai Watch

About JAPAN Roamingโ„ข (Emergency Inter-Carrier Roaming) | Telecommunications Carriers Association (TCA)

Is adding an include to SPF really necessary? A discussion about envelope-from and carrier email - M3 Tech Blog

Axios Software Supply Chain Attack Overview and Response Guidelines - GMO Flatt Security Blog

I turned the Digital Agency's dashboard guidebook into a Claude Code skill - ota2000

[30th Anniversary] PC Watch celebrates its 30th anniversary. A message from the editor-in-chief and future prospects - PC Watch

Looking ahead, we will cherish our traditions while also embracing new challenges. As part of this, we are planning offline events where we can interact directly with our readers. On the occasion of our 30th anniversary, we would like to think about the future of PCs together with our readers.



[Special Feature] [PC Watch 30th Anniversary Special Project] Back then, we were crazy about Socket 7. A 30-year history of the rise and fall of CPUs & a realistic future forecast for 2056 - PC Watch




Mercari Group's Basic Policy on AI Utilization | Mercari, Inc.




'Excellent business acumen': The first person to point out the accounting irregularities at a KDDI subsidiary was the president who held a press conference in 2022 after au experienced a communication outage - Togetter

'The Wi-Fi jack is in the front door, lol.' Looking at the posted photo, it's clear they were genuinely troubled. 'Seriously, it's not a funny placement,' 'I had to do the limbo after getting home.' - Togetter




I bought an iPhone 17e on Mercari, but only the box arrived... When I contacted the seller, they claimed they had included Morse code in the product description โ†’ The platform's support team helped, but I won't let them off the hook until they're arrested - Togetter

Sanko Akihabara Main Store to close on April 12th, focusing on expanding digital experiences and product development - AKIBA PC Hotline!

โ—†Anime, Games, and Manga (Subculture)













Regarding our response to the infringement of rights against our affiliated live streamer 'Ars Almal' | ANYCOLOR Inc.

We are pleased to announce that our request for disclosure of the sender's information regarding a person (hereinafter referred to as 'the target') who, during a live YouTube broadcast by our affiliated streamer 'Ars Almal,' repeatedly and persistently posted comments in a short period of time with the intent to disrupt the broadcast.

Furthermore, based on the disclosed sender information of the person in question, we filed a claim for damages against that person, and as a result, the matter was resolved with the person agreeing to issue a written apology to 'Ars Almal' and to pay 2 million yen in damages.



[Pokemon] 'Pokopoke' room sets appear in IKEA stores! We took photos of the Pikachu and Snorlax themed rooms - GAME Watch




KADOKAWA Establishes New Animation Studio 'KADOKAWA Creators' Focused on Training and Production for Young Talent โ€“ Hiring Young Talent as Employees and Training Them into Creators in a Professional Environment. Building a Sustainable Production Foundation to Solve Challenges in the Animation Industry โ€“ Second Phase of the Production System Reform Concept 'Creating Creators. Creating a Place to Create.' | News Release | KADOKAWA Group Portal Site

TV Anime 'Magic Knight Rayearth' Teaser PV | Broadcasting Scheduled for October 2026! - YouTube


The gap between 'I read it online, but I'll pay to read it again' and 'I read it online, so I don't need to pay to read it again' for commercially published books that originated online is higher and thicker than you might think - Togetter

Is the Order a Rabbit? becoming a hand-painted cel animation?! [Is Your Order a Cel Animation?] Making-of Video - YouTube


[Final Results Announcement] Worldwide 'Gundam' General Election 2025 - YouTube


56 Final Farewells to Villagers - Nico Nico Douga




















Making of Marriage Toxin Vol. 4: Action Scene Animation - YouTube


[TV Anime Opening Theme] ZUTOMAYO - ultra soul MV - YouTube


Special video 'Yamato Appears in Tokyo in the Reiwa Era' - YouTube


[LIVE] Pokรฉ-Miku Live! | Opening Part [Pokรฉ-Miku Live!] - YouTube


[Blue Academy] Sora's Break Time #Part 1 - YouTube


TV Anime 'Yowayowa Sensei' Web Preview Lesson 1 'Kowakowa Sensei' | Broadcast Starts April 11th (Sat)! - YouTube


[Dorohedoro Free Streaming] The Devil's Bonus - YouTube





'Ikenai Taiyou' preview video | Included on the bonus CD in the limited edition Blu-ray DISC BOX / DVD BOX Vol.1 of the TV anime 'Hanazakari no Kimitachi e' - YouTube


TV Anime 'Ghost Concert: Missing Songs' Character PV #5: Rui Ichikawa (CV. Yukiri Yasuda) | Broadcast begins April 5th, 2026 (Sun)! - YouTube


๐ŸŒธ๐ŸกAniplex Spring Anime 2026 Lineup๐Ÿก๐ŸŒธ - YouTube


TV Anime 'I Gained Cheat Abilities in Another World and Now I'm Unrivaled in the Real World Too ~Leveling Up Changed My Life~' Special PV | TV Series Season 2 Production Confirmed - YouTube


TV Anime 'I Want to End the Game I Love' Official PV | Airing from April 14, 2026! - YouTube


[Medalist] Special PV for AnimeJapan 2026 Exhibition - YouTube


NIKKE2 Launches | Goddess of Victory: NIKKE - YouTube


Maaya Sakamoto's Music Video for 'Tokei' (Clock), the theme song for the final chapter of the smartphone RPG 'Fate/Grand Order' - YouTube


[Doki Doki Total Assault: The Raid of Love] Official Trailer - YouTube


'Oshio' Cutscene | Tsubaki Falls into the 'Imaginary Secret Land' - YouTube


Pachislot 'PokoPee Super Showdown' Promotional Video - YouTube


'ARK no NIGHTS' Coming On 2026.04.01 - YouTube


TV Anime 'I Want to End the Game I Love' Promotional CM (ED Theme Version) - YouTube


TV Anime 'I Love You, I Want to End the Game' Promotional CM (Opening Theme Version) - YouTube


Project Motor Racing, the ultimate racing simulator, presents its 'Japanese GT500 Pack' trailer - YouTube


The Elder Scrolls Online - 2026 'Season' Direct - YouTube


The Elder Scrolls Online - Welcome to the Season - YouTube


The Spell Brigade - Release Day Trailer | PS5ยฎ - YouTube


[Drift Spirits] Taiko no Tatsujin Collaboration Commemorative PV - YouTube


[Dragon Ball Legends] PV 'Son Goku Doing Farm Work' - YouTube


'Go Home Annie: An SCP Game' โ€“ Launch Trailer | PlayStationยฎ5 Games - YouTube












































































โ—†Sports, Entertainment, Music, and Film (Entertainment)




Japan national football team defeats England in a friendly match, defending the one-goal goal scored by Kaoru Mitoma | NHK News | Japan national football team, FIFA World Cup 2026, football




Backrooms | Official Trailer HD | A24 - YouTube


โ—†New products (clothing, food, housing)
Meiji Probio Yogurt R-1, containing R-1 lactic acid bacteria that produce EPS (polysaccharides) for daily health management, has revamped its fruit varieties to provide a satisfying snack or dessert experience! 'Meiji Probio Yogurt R-1 Blueberry & Strawberry' and 'Meiji Probio Yogurt R-1 White Peach & Yellow Peach' will be released nationwide on April 7th and 14th. | 2026 | Press Releases & Announcements | Meiji Co., Ltd.

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