Headline news for April 8, 2026
Hotto Motto, a major take-out bento chain, has announced the release of 'Oroshi Katsu Meshi,' a limited-time menu item featuring tender pork cutlet topped with plenty of grated daikon radish. Its refreshing aftertaste makes it perfect for the warmer months, and the accompanying cabbage and separate packet of wasabi allow for 'flavor changes,' ensuring that customers can enjoy it to the very last bite.
The 'Oroshikatsumeshi (Donburi type),' which features a pork cutlet served over rice, will be available for 690 yen (tax included), and the 'Oroshikatsu Bento (Separate Type)' will be available for 750 yen (tax included). Both will be released on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
[April 15th (Wed) onwards] New product 'Oroshi Katsumeshi' released | News | Hotto Motto
https://www.hottomotto.com/contents/news/20260408_new.html
Incidentally, on the same day of the same month in the past, we published the following article.
Why is soap more effective than alcohol-based disinfectants against the novel coronavirus? - GIGAZINE
Microsoft's data center cools servers by submerging them in boiling liquid - GIGAZINE
Graphics card prices continue to fall and are approaching normal levels - GIGAZINE
What kind of computer was used in 1996 to create the 3DCG for Final Fantasy VII? - GIGAZINE
Players are being spotted impersonating Will Smith in 'Elden Ring,' with the high level of accuracy in his portrayal, including a scene where he slaps someone before leaving, causing laughter - GIGAZINE
Passengers on a cruise ship were furious when they were told 'This ship is actually undergoing renovations' shortly after setting sail for a two-week trip - GIGAZINE
'Japanese Yakuza leader arrested on suspicion of surface-to-air missiles and drug trafficking,' Justice Department announces - GIGAZINE
◆ Ideas (notes, miscellaneous things)
I haven't eaten McDonald's (※For those in Osaka, we mean Macdo) in ages, and I haven't had a milkshake in over ten years.
— Utsu-P/Utsu-P (@utsupii) April 7, 2026
I've been craving McDonald's (※For those in Osaka, it's called McDo) for the first time in a while, and I'm in the mood for fries (※For those in Osaka, it's called fried potatoes) and a shake (※For those in Osaka, it's called a semi-frozen ice drink).
Didn't the automatic translation of posts make it possible to communicate with people in Osaka?
— ChiiTen (@mushi2_fes) April 7, 2026
It was my birthday so I ate a huge sushi roll. Don't underestimate adults! pic.twitter.com/9lzh3AE3rn
— Backflip 8 times (@haimen8chugaeri) April 7, 2026
'Netizens are planning their trips to Taiwan using this route, and it's hilarious!' became a hot topic on Taiwanese Twitter → It's truly fascinating to see for those familiar with the terrain - Togetter
◆Science (Science, Academics, Technology)
How did the Apollo missions manage to land on the moon and return safely using computers from over 50 years ago? → I'm amazed by the sheer determination of the system at the time - Togetter
◆Society, Politics, and Economy (Events, World News, Business)
US and Iran and their allies agree to immediate ceasefire 'everywhere,' including Lebanon. Pakistani Prime Minister (3 photos) International News: AFPBB News
Israeli authorities express concern over US-Iran ceasefire agreement, sources say - CNN.co.jp
US and Iran agree to cease attacks for two weeks, 'allowing passage through Hormuz' [US-Israeli attacks on Iran, Iran situation]: Asahi Shimbun
US and Iran agree to ceasefire for two weeks, conditional on opening the Strait of Hormuz - BBC News
US and Iran agree to immediate ceasefire; Pakistani Prime Minister announces mediation | NHK News | Iran situation, US, Pakistan
Israel 'respects ceasefire' after Trump's announcement of halt to attacks... Missiles launched from Iran immediately afterward: Yomiuri Shimbun
Trump to halt attacks on Iran for two weeks, conditional on opening the Strait of Hormuz - Nikkei
Todd: 'Trump will lose three times.' What I want to convey to Japanese readers now: Asahi Shimbun
Iran claims victory and claims to have forced the US to accept 10 conditions - CNN.co.jp
Trump mocks Iran's victory declaration, calling its 10-point plan a 'fabrication' - CNN.co.jp
Trump says Iran ceasefire agreement is a 'complete victory' for the US - AFP interview (2 photos) International News: AFPBB News
[Analysis] Calls for Trump's removal suddenly surge across party lines following the invocation of the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution - CNN.co.jp
Calls for Trump's forced removal are spreading in the U.S., amid threats of 'civilization annihilation' against Iran | Forbes JAPAN Official Website
[Video evidence obtained] Former TV Asahi announcer Shinichiro Kawamatsu (45), a 'Takaichi protégé,' is suspected of violating election laws [He was directly questioned by phone...] | Weekly Bunshun
[In-depth Report] Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and 3 bodyguards holed up in a 'hidden room'! 《A huge fight with the Prime Minister? Advisor Naoya Imai speaks out to Weekly Bunshun》 | Weekly Bunshun
'Are we really going to risk our lives for the sake of a single bottle of water (117 yen)?' Patients reveal the harsh reality of increased medical expenses… 65.7% are refraining from seeking medical treatment – a shocking finding | Shueisha Online | Seriously Breaking Down the News
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi thanks the Japan Conservative Party, saying their support for the budget vote was 'significant' - Nikkei
A major quarrel erupts between Prime Minister Takaichi and 'former Prime Minister's close aide'! A report from inside the Prime Minister's office: 'The secretaries have lost the will to support the Prime Minister' | Daily Shincho
◆Lifestyle (Life, Living, Health)
When I reported my child being bullied to the police, I was told, 'If you report things like stolen stationery or injuries from thrown stones, people will think you're 'that kind of citizen'.' - Togetter
'So you're saying I should just die?' A required course that's impossible to take due to a lottery system... A university system where repeating a year is determined by luck: 'Isn't this illegal? It's a bug!' - Togetter
I was riding my bike on the sidewalk when a stranger told me, 'Don't ride your bike on the sidewalk,' but when I replied, 'But isn't this a sidewalk under Article 8, Paragraph 2?', they went silent... What even is a sidewalk under Article 8, Paragraph 2? - Togetter
When I took my slightly overweight cat to the vet, the doctor said to the cat, 'You're just a little chubby, aren't you? ♡' but to me, 'Shall we help you lose weight? (with a straight face).' It was a trustworthy hospital. - Togetter
I found a winning donut at Mister Donut, so I took it to the register, but the cashier said, 'We'll exchange it for you,' so I stopped them with all my might. 'There's no way you're going to exchange that.' - Togetter
I once posted about telling my daughter, when she was about to go to university, 'Never go to the house of any senior members of your club if they invite you over,' and I was called a 'toxic parent who is preventing her from having a free love life' - Togetter
When I went to visit around 5 PM on a weekday, wearing jeans, the police officer at the reception desk said, 'Please sit over there. You're just bringing in some refreshments, right? You can't have a visit.' When I said, 'I'm here for a lawyer's visit,' he replied, 'I'm sorry. I'll have someone from the staff come down.'
— Ryugoma (@ryu_goma) April 7, 2026
Even if the person who comes to the counter isn't a lawyer, rude treatment is unacceptable.
◆IT & Gadgets (Internet, Software, Hardware, Mobile)
(PDF file) I-O Data and Verbatim Japan announce the provision of Blu-ray drive/disc products.
'I never imagined there would be people that angry' — A conversation with the creator of the Wikipedia editing AI bot 'TomWikiAssist' » p2ptk[.]org
Which Google plan should I choose when paying for services? AI-enabled options for 2026 (Comparison of Google One / Google AI / Google Workspace) - nomolk's blog
Task Manager's NPU support to be expanded – Process Explorer may become less necessary - Mado no Mori
Turning the entire design system into a skill.
◆Anime, Games, and Manga (Subculture)
'LEGO ONE PIECE' (original title) to be streamed on Netflix - YouTube
[Slow-paced commentary] A pirate game where you can have a dream crossover battle [Virtua Fighter 2 vs Tekken 2 / Mega Drive] - Nico Nico Douga
TV Anime 'I Became Friends with the Second Cutest Girl in My Class' Non-Credit Opening Video | 'Submarine Youth' reGretGirl - YouTube
TV Anime 'Bungo Stray Dogs' 10th Anniversary PV - YouTube
'Reincarnated Noble, Rising to Power with Appraisal Skills Season 3' PV #1 [Airing Fall 2026!] - YouTube
TV Anime 'The Observation Log of My Self-Proclaimed Villainess Fiancée.' Non-Credit Opening Video | Airi Miyakawa 'La Flea' - YouTube
[Shaitop 'Refrain'] TV Anime 'Even Replicas Fall in Love.' Non-credit Opening Video - YouTube
[asmi 'Awa'] TV Anime 'Even Replicas Fall in Love.' Non-credit Ending Video - YouTube
Pa-ko – taigaai
A VTuber is playing Chrono Trigger for the first time, but it's the Steam version, so she's finished → The Super Famicom version is the best, but it's difficult to play it on actual hardware in the Reiwa era... - Togetter
#A star blooming in Paris
— Saa (@W3aBzRfPIG20689) April 7, 2026
I'm re-uploading this because there was a mistake. Congratulations on surpassing 200 million yen! 🙏
It's a movie with great sound too. pic.twitter.com/wzD3WLIPk1
I'd like to help with childcare too. pic.twitter.com/z0bLCCpqTh
— nideltaδ (@2deltapeace) April 7, 2026
[Broadcast Information]
— TMS Entertainment [Official Japanese] TMS Anime (@TMSent_jp) April 8, 2026
This documentary traces the career of Osamu Dezaki, an anime director who has worked on many projects for TMS Animation.
We will trace the events through NHK archive footage and narration.
📺NHK Video File 'I Want to Meet That Person'
📅NHK General TV, Saturday, April 11th, 5:40 AM - 5:50 AM
'I want to express my feelings as a living being.' https://t.co/05LbCN2s7w
TV Anime 'Kujima Utaeba Iehororo' Episode 1 'The First Blin Turns into a Clump' Trailer | Broadcasting begins April 2026 on TOKYO MX, MBS, BS-TBS, Mie Television Broadcasting, and AT-X - YouTube
'Frieren: Beyond Journey's End' Season 2 Final Episode 38 Special Ending Theme (Non-Credit Version): 'Trace' by milet - YouTube
Theatrical film 'The Irregular at Magic High School: Yotsuba Succession Arc' x Mameshiba collaboration commercial | Released May 8th (Fri) - YouTube
TV anime 'Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai' rebroadcast | Episode 1 'Senpai is a Bunny Girl' [Theatrical anime 'Rascal Does Not Dream of Dear Friend' opens October 16, 2026 (Friday)] - YouTube
Guilty Gear -Strive- Starter Guide - Jam - YouTube
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Ver.2.00 Battle Planner Gameplay Video - YouTube
PS5(R)/PS4(R) Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 New Mobile Suit Participation PV | F91 [BC Equipment] - YouTube
New Testament: DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite Special Teaser Site
I tried again and again, and failed again and again.
— [Official] New Testament - Angry Head Bee Great Revival | Reignite (@shinyaku_cave) April 8, 2026
Still, I stand up.
The official X account for 'New Testament: DoDonPachi Resurrection' has launched.
The Steam store page and teaser site are now live, and we're accepting wishlists.
NOT DEAD YET. THE BATTLE CONTINUES. #New Testament Angry Head Bee Great Resurrection # Angry Head Bee #Steam pic.twitter.com/XeLEMDZI9e
◆Sports, Entertainment, Music, and Film (Entertainment)
'ONE PIECE' Season 3 to begin streaming in 2027 | Netflix Japan - YouTube
Looking at the discussions about the Emperor's Cup, about 90% are against shortening the distance, and although the field for the Spring Tenno Sho has been weaker in recent years, it seems to be loved by recent fans, which made me a little happy.
— Kenji Taguchi @Currently serializing Arima-sensei's work (@o_m_a_e_p) April 7, 2026
Titleholders, Deep Bond, Silver Sonic, and Admire Terra have made significant contributions...
I think it would be good to have a 2400m turf G1 race for older horses in the first half of the year, but the motivation for that idea being the King George is strange. Why isn't the top priority a Japanese race? If the goal is to win the King George by using the 12F route once, why not go to England and run in the Coronation Cup or something? https://t.co/3jQLM64d7P
— Mahmoud (@mahmoud1933) April 7, 2026
About seven months passed from that point. And at the very last moment, a colt was born.
— Quitefine (Tokai Teio successor stallion) Project (@Quitefine1) April 8, 2026
Indeed, fortune and misfortune are intertwined like a rope. https://t.co/0JYn1DWiHG
If you want to win the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, shouldn't you first do something about Japan's fast tracks...? (Only three Japanese horses have competed in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes in the last 20 years, so it seems like there aren't many horsemen aiming for it.)
— Kenji Taguchi @Currently serializing Arima-sensei's work (@o_m_a_e_p) April 7, 2026
◆New products (clothing, food, shelter)
(PDF file) Natori x Calbee collaboration flavor is here! A new deliciousness where 'Nameraka Cheetara®' and 'Pizza Potato®' meet! 'Nameraka Cheetara® Pizza Potato® Flavor'
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