Headline news for April 9, 2026



McDonald's is bringing back its annual Chicken Tatsuta series for a limited time starting April 15, 2026, with the introduction of two new items: 'Tartar Yurinchi-style Chicken Tatsuta' and 'Cheese Chicken Tatsuta.' A collaboration poster with 'Mobile Suit Gundam' has also been released.

The annual Chicken Tatsuta® is back again this year! In collaboration with Mobile Suit Gundam, it will be available from April 15th (Wed)! New additions include 'Tartar Yurinchi-style Chicken Tatsuta' and 'Cheese Chicken Tatsuta'! | McDonald's Official

https://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/campaign/tatsuta/




The 2026 Chicken Tatsuta series will feature the classic 'Chicken Tatsuta,' as well as new additions such as 'Tartar Yurinchi-style Chicken Tatsuta,' which uses a tartar sauce blended with sesame oil, green onion, and garlic flavored oil, accented with ginger, and 'Cheese Chicken Tatsuta,' topped with cheddar cheese. In addition, 'Japanese Citrus Yogurt' flavored McFizz and McFloat, and 'Potato Butter' flavored Shaka Shaka Potato seasoning will also be available.



The 'Tartar Yurinchi-style Chicken Tatsuta' is 520 yen (tax included), the 'Cheese Chicken Tatsuta' is 490 yen (tax included), and the 'Chicken Tatsuta' is 460 yen (tax included). The 'McFizz Japanese Citrus Yogurt Flavor' is 300 yen (tax included), and the 'McFloat Japanese Citrus Yogurt Flavor' is 380 yen (tax included). Shaka Shaka Potato with Potato Butter Seasoning can be ordered as an additional 50 yen (tax included) on top of the fries.

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

Google bans use of online video conferencing app 'Zoom' - GIGAZINE

An ingenious way to turn your MacBook Pro into a touch-enabled device for just 100 yen - GIGAZINE

Microsoft certifies that it's OK to remove USB devices without using the 'Safely Remove Hardware' function - GIGAZINE

I ate the 'Extra Large Beef Yakiniku Set Meal' at Yayoi-ken, where grilled beef short ribs are served piping hot on a sizzling iron plate - GIGAZINE

The claim that a 'mirror universe' exists where time flows backward - GIGAZINE

China is erasing Keanu Reeves' existence from the internet - GIGAZINE

Super Mario Bros. RTA World Record Broken: What is the '4 minute 55 second barrier' that was thought to be impossible for humans? - GIGAZINE

300 smuggled NVIDIA graphics cards seized from fishing boat - GIGAZINE

'Personified erotic works' of the Ever Given, the shipwreck that ran aground in the Suez Canal, are trending - GIGAZINE

Myakumyaku and Komyaku can be found all over the Osaka-Kansai Expo venue, including at 'Myakumyaku House' - GIGAZINE

I took the Osaka Metro Chuo Line, the main route to the Osaka-Kansai Expo venue, to Yumeshima Station - GIGAZINE

◆Science (Science, Academics, Technology)
'Why do cats leave food behind?' Iwate University announces research results | NHK News | Science, Iwate Prefecture

◆Society, Politics, and Economy (Events, World News, Business)
Trump believes China encouraged Iran to agree to ceasefire negotiations - CNN.co.jp

US President proposes joint venture for collecting transit fees across the strait with Iran | 47NEWS

Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon 'continue,' says Lebanese state media. (4 photos) International News: AFPBB News

Israel launches largest-ever attack on Lebanon, killing 182 and injuring 890 - CNN.co.jp

UN condemns Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon as 'horrific' after large-scale attack following ceasefire | Reuters

WHO official in Gaza killed in Israeli gunfire; casualties continue to rise even after ceasefire - CNN.co.jp

[Breaking News] Strait of Hormuz 'Completely Blockaded,' According to Iranian Media | 47NEWS

Black smoke rises from various parts of the city, residential areas destroyed: The horrific scene in Lebanon's capital after Israeli attack - CNN.co.jp

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps announces suspension of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz; Israeli attack on Lebanon is a 'ceasefire violation' - CNN.co.jp

Iran calls peace talks 'unreasonable' in response to Israeli attack on Lebanon | Reuters

Iran warns of destroying ships if they pass through the Strait of Hormuz without permission, full opening remains a distant prospect - Nikkei

◆Lifestyle (Life, Living, Health)







Lately, there are too many cars with their high beams on all the time. Don't they look at the instrument panel while driving? 'You really can't see anything.' 'I can't turn off the automatic high beams.' - Togetter

A customer paid 1,100 yen for a 1,073 yen bill, and when the cashier returned 27 yen in change, the customer angrily said, 'Huh? I gave you 10,100 yen!' The cashier then showed the customer the money still on the tray, and the customer fell silent... Just a misunderstanding? - Togetter

I've been told several times by a certain insurance company, 'We can't pay the full amount. It's against our company regulations,' but when I ask, 'Where does it say that in the policy? Please underline that part and send it to me,' they always pay the full amount. - Togetter

I've realized it's convenient to always specify 19,000 yen when withdrawing cash from an ATM. 'I always do this,' 'Some ATMs are inconsistent, so this is the best solution' - Togetter

Over 60% of South Korean adults say they don't read even one book a year; the reason being that 'carrying a book around makes you an outcast.' - Sankei News

Tachitsu and set meal... what the heck!? A lazy set meal... and only 280 yen? That's way too suspicious → Choosing adventure over stability resulted in 'I'm so happy this only cost 280 yen' - Togetter

At the start of the new semester, I got caught at the opening ceremony for styling my bangs, so I had to write a letter of apology. 'They tell us to be neat and tidy, but...' 'Do we need to be clean or not?' - Togetter

Parenting is not easy. I read picture books to my baby from a young age, took him to the library and bookstores and let him buy books freely, but now he's engrossed in games and short videos all day long - Togetter

◆IT & Gadgets (Internet, Software, Hardware, Mobile)
My daughter's bicycle was stolen at high school, but she had cut a hole in the underside of the saddle and hidden an AirTag inside, so it was successfully recovered → The police said, 'This is the first time we've seen a bicycle with a smart tag attached...' - Togetter

[Curious PC Watch] Listen, I don't think the Control Panel will be discontinued yet - PC Watch

At my daughter's middle school, if bullying is discovered via LINE or social media, all those involved are summoned to the school with their parents, their communications are exposed on the spot, and all their accounts are deleted. → This is a significant deterrent. - Togetter

Hackers may have sold a large amount of classified information, possibly leaking from a Chinese supercomputer (1/2) - CNN.co.jp

Three Mindsets That Will Remain Reliable Even in the Age of AI and Build a Career Foundation - ROXX Developer Blog

'Anti-China' Videos Mass-Produced by AI: A Man Shares Regret, Saying He Did It 'On a Whim' [The Age of AI]: Asahi Shimbun

A former government employee commissioned anti-China videos, driven by his pursuit of profit [The Age of AI]: Asahi Shimbun

[Feature] It's a real-life 'translation konjac'! I was amazed by the lightning-fast response of Google Live Translate - PC Watch

Is this the solution to the problem of AI creating disjointed UIs? What is Google's new standard 'DESIGN.md'?: Deep Insider Brief - A brief comment on the current state of technology - @IT

◆Anime, Games, and Manga (Subculture)





























































































TV Anime 'The Princess Knight is the Barbarian's Bride' Web Preview | Episode 1 'The Princess Knight is a Prisoner of Defeat' - YouTube





'I've encountered so many kanji characters in manga.' A book featuring manga with difficult kanji and handwritten lettering, such as 'Jujutsu Kaisen' and 'Animal Doctor,' is gaining attention, and includes analyses of the dialogue - Togetter




Step over the tracks that have been laid! Thomas the Tank Engine is all about crashes! [Thomas the Tank Engine: Wonders of Sodor Island] VOICEROID Commentary - Nico Nico Douga



[Slow-paced commentary] A masterpiece GB action game only available overseas [VIP/Game Boy] - Nico Nico Douga



[When in Trouble, Take It Off] Stupid Game Exploration #65 Part 2 'Show Your Naked Body and Apologize' [The Legend of Princess Kaguya] - Nico Nico Douga









“Japan Three Kingdoms” – taigaai




[Yuki Kaji Goes Independent] Establishes New Company 'FRACTAL Co., Ltd.' to Launch Full-Scale Commercialization of Voice AI Project and Voice Actor Management | Press Release from FRACTAL Co., Ltd.










Easy to understand even for beginners! An introductory guide to the theatrical film 'Detective Conan: The Fallen Angel on the Highway' [Released April 10th (Fri)] - YouTube


'Frieren: Beyond Journey's End' Season 2 Original Soundtrack [Orchestra Rec.] SPECIAL MUSIC VIDEO (MV) / CD Release and Digital Release on April 15th (Wed) - YouTube


Family Computer & Super Famicom & Game Boy Nintendo Classics Additional Titles [April 9, 2026] - YouTube


Fortnite Arena Box Fight Trailer - YouTube


'Incantation' Trailer | PS5® - YouTube


Cyberpunk 2077 — PS5® Pro Update Trailer - YouTube


GUILTY GEAR-STRIVE- Story Chapter 9 'Strive' (Official Video) - YouTube


An interview with Hirarisa, who has experience exhibiting at literary fairs, about the joys of creating doujinshi - Meets Career by Mynavi Job Change

The TV anime 'Ingokudanchi' has started airing, but most of the related accounts, including the anime's official X account, have been shadowbanned, making it impossible to spread information - Togetter

A man who said, 'I broke my son's game console and he started studying seriously lol,' later had his son, who had joined a top company, renounce his inheritance and be adopted by his wife, causing the man to cry and become furious. This story has elicited various reactions - Togetter

◆Sports, Entertainment, Music, and Film (Entertainment)




◆New products (clothing, food, shelter)
The second installment of Godiva's ice cream sweets collection features a luxurious taste with Godiva's special crisp chocolate coating! Godiva Cup Ice Cream 'Tiramisu' is here - Available sequentially from April 13th, 2026 (Monday) | GODIVA

'Variche Chocolate & Vanilla' and 'Variche Chocolate & Strawberry' will be relaunched nationwide from Monday, April 13th | News Release | Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.

The legendary menu item makes a long-awaited comeback! 'Chunky Chicken Curry' now on sale | Matsuya Foods

'Hoshi Tabeyo,' celebrating its 40th anniversary, has been revamped! A new star-shaped character, 'Hoshihoshi,' has been created - Kuriyama Rice Cracker Co., Ltd. | Befco

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