Headline news for May 1, 2026
It has been announced that the data card game ' Aikatsu! Encore ' is scheduled to launch in the fall of 2026. In conjunction with the launch, an encore broadcast of the anime 'Aikatsu!' is also planned.
Data Carddass 'Aikatsu! Encore' Official Website
https://dcd.aikatsu.com/encore/
Aikatsu! Encore Preview Promotional Video - YouTube
Incidentally, on the same day of the same month in the past, we published the following article.
The 'ESP32-C5' SoC, featuring a built-in RISC-V processor and capable of wireless communication via Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5, has been released, and development boards are already available for around 2000 yen - GIGAZINE
Finland passes law restricting smartphone use by elementary and junior high school students - GIGAZINE
Companies are attempting to create 'Tyrannosaurus Rex leather,' but experts point out problems - GIGAZINE
A comparison of the capabilities of Reolink's 4K security cameras 'TrackMix PoE' and 'RLC-833A' and their connection to a Synology NAS - GIGAZINE
'Bouyomi Kochi,' an AI-powered voice synthesis tool that reproduces the tweets of popular VTubers in their own voices, is amazing - GIGAZINE
Saudi Arabia launches artificial rain project as part of plan to curb desertification and increase green space - GIGAZINE
It has been discovered that simply changing your alarm sound can dramatically improve your wake-up experience; what sound is best? - GIGAZINE
We tried grilling and eating 'Magret de Canard,' the duck breast after foie gras has been harvested - GIGAZINE
'The wisdom of knowing one's ignorance' is proven by scientific research - GIGAZINE
The key to creating a great game lies in 'readability on the subway' - GIGAZINE
I went to Wakasa Station on the Wakasa Railway to see the pink steam locomotive running for a limited time - GIGAZINE
◆ Ideas (notes, miscellaneous things)
It's well-known that BeReal is made in France. We learn in world history class that Marie Antoinette, on her escape to Austria, succumbed to her need for validation and posted on BeReal, which led to the royal family's capture in Varennes.
— Military Manpower Bureau (@Truppenamt) April 30, 2026
May it reach the sky someday . pic.twitter.com/AfeKKqk3Nh
— Amuro May (@Chris_novas) April 30, 2026
I found this while organizing my videos . pic.twitter.com/stpns4Rzlz
— ْ (@jinsei1or8) April 29, 2026
◆Science (Science, Academics, Technology)
When did crabs acquire the ability to walk sideways? – Possibly originating from a common ancestor approximately 200 million years ago, which may have led to diversification – | Nagasaki University
Crabs may have started walking sideways about 200 million years ago, according to research by Nagasaki University and others | NHK News | Science
◆Society, Politics, and Economy (Events, World News, Business)
Long-term interest rates rise to over 2.5% for the first time in 29 years due to inflation concerns over high oil prices - Nikkei
[Video] 'We will destroy the Showa 100th anniversary ceremony': All-Japan Federation of Student Self-Government Associations (Zengakuren) demonstrates around Budokan, clashes with riot police... arrests made - Sankei News
[Breaking News] Finance Minister says 'decisive measures are finally approaching' | 47NEWS
Illegal offshore refueling station off the coast of Malaysia, a trading and storage base for Iranian crude oil operated by a 'shadow fleet' (1/2) - CNN.co.jp
Regarding this post, I have been informed that a disciplinary complaint has been filed today by lawyer Masahiro Fukushima of the Second Tokyo Bar Association. … https://t.co/xwl7t9ghhh
— Lawyer Yusuke Urakawa (@yurakawa92) April 30, 2026
Prime Minister Takaichi announces 'New Year's supply' of naphtha-derived products, but what is the reality?
Henoko boat capsizing: Protest group against boat operation comments, 'This has inflicted further deep wounds on the bereaved families' - Sankei News
No matter how much Prime Minister Takaichi denies it... The oil and naphtha crisis is becoming a real possibility that it will 'collapse in June,' with cries of distress coming from Toyota-affiliated companies | Nikkan Gendai DIGITAL
Apology regarding inadequate response to the accident and insufficient safety management | Helicopter Base Opposition Council
Press Freedom Score: Global Average Score at an All-Time Low, Japan Ranks 62nd | NHK News | Media, President Trump, America
Trump hints at possible withdrawal of US troops from Italy and Spain | Reuters
Trump expresses reluctance to wear bulletproof vest: 'I might not be able to stand looking fat' (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News
Trump also considering reducing US troop presences in Italy and Spain due to their uncooperative stance on military operations against Iran. (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News
Allegations that the Takaichi camp 'heavily criticized' Shinjiro and Hayashi during the presidential election... The whistleblower in the 'defamatory video problem' was a key figure in the Sanae Token controversy | Shueisha Online | Seriously Breaking Down the News
FPCO to raise prices by more than 20% on all products, including food containers.
Prime Minister Takaichi expects to be able to continue supplying naphtha-derived chemicals beyond the new year | NHK News | Iran situation, impact on Japan and response, naphtha, resources and energy
Okinawa Governor Tamaki says 'Business operators should also consider safety measures' at the scene of the accident where a security guard died while trying to stop protesters - Sankei News
Their Majesties: 'Deep reflection and efforts to protect peace are important' - Remarks at the Showa 100th Anniversary Ceremony | Mainichi Shimbun
Yen exchange rate temporarily rises to over 155 yen against the dollar; sharp appreciation of the yen may prompt government and Bank of Japan intervention in the market; market expectations are spreading | NHK News | Stock prices, foreign exchange, finance, Bank of Japan
Yen surges, briefly hitting 155 yen overseas; government and Bank of Japan intervention speculated - Finance Minister Katayama: 'Decisive measures imminent': Jiji.com
12 Tankers Heading from the Middle East to Japan: Destabilization of the Strait of Hormuz × Diversification of Oil Transportation | Hidenori Watanabe Laboratory | Hidenori Watanabe
Female prosecutor who accused former chief prosecutor of sexual assault submits resignation... 'My complaint was ignored, and I have nowhere left to go,' she said in tears: Yomiuri Shimbun
National anthem at LDP convention; complaint submitted by lawyers alleging 'violation of Self-Defense Forces Law' | NEWSjp
Reading Politics: Interest Suddenly Increased by the 'Inada Rebellion' - The Future of the LDP's Retrial Debate Amidst Shouting | Mainichi Shimbun
'Oil is falling from the sky': Environmental disaster caused by Ukrainian drone attacks; satellite images show oceans stained black (1/2) - CNN.co.jp
Putin reiterates Russia is the 'Land of the Rising Sun': Jiji.com
Ugandan kindergarten attacker sentenced to death for killing four people as 'sacrificial victims' to get rich (4 photos) International News: AFPBB News
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force lieutenant arrested on suspicion of possessing methamphetamine... Conductor of the Tokyo Band: Yomiuri Shimbun
FPCO to raise prices on food trays from June due to rising raw material costs; current fiscal year earnings forecast undecided | Reuters
JR West President says 'the time to apply for a fare increase will come within 5 years': Asahi Shimbun
Measures to combat youth overdoses: Stricter regulations on over-the-counter drug sales implemented under revised law [Q&A] | NHK News | Healthcare, Family & Childcare, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Severe penalties for 'evading national health insurance': Past medical expenses to be fully reimbursed - Nikkei
'Even for a stroller, it's not allowed?' A local Chinese restaurant that retorted to the ward mayor is facing a massive backlash... Over 10 silent phone calls, what happened behind the scenes as the owner is being treated like the villain? (Akihabara) | Shueisha Online | Seriously Breaking Down the News
Trump hints at reducing US troops in Germany; dissatisfied with Chancellor Merz over Iran military operation. (2 photos) International News: AFPBB News
[Breaking News] Retired Female Prosecutor: 'I wanted to be freed from hell' | 47NEWS
US calls for participation in international coalition to reopen navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News
[Breaking News] Prime Minister Takaichi strongly urges Iranian President to allow all ships of all countries to navigate freely and safely: Jiji.com
Central Japan Expressway develops repair material to prevent recurrence of potholes in asphalt roads; construction regulations to reduce accidents - Sankei News
[Breaking News] Environment Minister Ishihara says, 'My father did something I'm sorry about while he was alive' | 47NEWS
Inequality in Japan has widened to a dangerous level over the past 30 years | Newsweek Japan Official Website
Image of 'Nissho Maru' posted on X by Iranian Embassy in Japan... 'The legacy continues to hold significance': Yomiuri Shimbun
Town mayor has been unconscious since February; council to submit no-confidence motion… “We are thinking of a motion name that does not use the word 'no-confidence' to protect his reputation”: Yomiuri Shimbun
◆Lifestyle (Life, Living, Health)
In order to maintain society, it is necessary to make the lower classes believe that life is good and encourage them to have children, but the upper classes exploit them so much that even the upper class ends up collapsing together - Togetter
There's this one person at work who's always the subject of gossip, but after a company drinking party, that person was the only one who said, 'Thank you for organizing it...' It's really disheartening... - Togetter
My grandmother, born in 1926 (Showa 1), had a hoarding habit, which I used to think was a reaction to experiencing a 'time of scarcity,' but now I understand... Grandma couldn't trust the country until the day she died... - Togetter
This is 100% Sony's fault.
— Masakazu Honda (@rokuzouhonda) April 30, 2026
They can't complain if administrative penalties are imposed for violating the Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations. They've violated the 8-year agreement established within the industry, and they can't justify cutting off supply in Japan, where regulations are stricter, while still being able to purchase parts there.
The large-scale shield tunnel construction project, which digged through the city of Kyoto from east to west to a depth of 40 meters—comparable to the Hokuriku Shinkansen—has finally been completed.
— Ayaha (@iloha_train) April 30, 2026
No one raised concerns about the water supply being cut off or the wells drying up, and the Kyoto Shimbun newspaper continued to refer to it as a 'mysterious construction project.'
Wouldn't it be better if the Hokuriku Shinkansen project was simply dismissed as 'mysterious construction'? https://t.co/hp7tbXxwPW
I...I'll tell you exactly what just happened.
— Fukapon aka Dilapidated House KING👑 (@king_fukapon) April 30, 2026
I went to check on a property that had been abandoned by its previous tenants, and for some reason, there was a room where the sliding door wouldn't open...
Since I couldn't get in from inside, I tried going in through a mysteriously open window on the outside, and this is what the inside looked like...
I know...you probably don't understand what I'm saying, but I didn't understand what happened to me either. pic.twitter.com/YudfEYae4y
When a 98-year-old resident of a care facility told her son that he was having trouble even eating pureed food, he got angry and said, 'It's because you guys are so bad at it!' and then gave him some Yatsuhashi (a type of Japanese confectionery) which caused him to choke. What happened next was even more terrifying - Togetter
To women: If your boyfriend can't meet you during Golden Week, he's either married or a tea farmer. → Rice farmers: 'Let us join in too!' People in professions entering their busy season make their presence known - Togetter
'The curry doesn't taste like curry': A woman working at one of the world's leading financial institutions drugged her subordinate, sexually harassed him, and made racist remarks → Investigation reveals shocking facts - Togetter
'I put herbicide in a 6L watering can and sprayed it several times. Now I can't properly eat my crisp and delicious salted vegetable beef bowl at Sukiya.' → What happened? Are you okay? - Togetter
I once heard of a horrifying incident where, after a bathroom renovation was finished, one of the contractor's employees, for some inexplicable reason, immediately started taking a shower, only to encounter the homeowner upon arrival. - Togetter
The perspective shifting skills at Katsurahama Aquarium are amazing. pic.twitter.com/4YarVtIHr8
— Yukitsubaki @Reality Creation Concierge (@ppfallgmlcom) April 30, 2026
I was fast asleep on a bus to Tokyo, and when I woke up, the bus was completely dark and empty, and it was heading towards the depot. → Later, it was discovered that I had gone unnoticed despite a headcount check. - Togetter
When asked about my desired hourly wage during the interview, I said, 'I've been getting 1850 yen an hour so I'd like the same amount,' to which they replied, 'Would you decline if I said 1800 yen?' I immediately declined the offer. - Togetter
Banksy's new sculpture appears, possibly a satire of nationalism - London: Jiji.com
A tea shop owner posted a photo of tea with the caption, 'Look at this clear, light blue color,' but received many responses like, 'It doesn't look light blue at all...' → It turns out it was industry jargon - Togetter
When my mother passed away, I intended to have her cremated, but my father said, 'Our family has always practiced burial. Absolutely do not cremate her,' so I frantically called his relatives to ask them to persuade him, and thankfully everything turned out alright. - Togetter
I'm a single, childless middle-aged woman, but I don't think, 'I'm enjoying my freedom without children. I have unlimited money and time to do whatever I want,' nor do I think, 'I'm lonely! I'm unhappy!'... I'm just average. - Togetter
In the world of Japanese swords, it is not possible to create swords using such cutting-edge technology.
— Isao Machii @I want Japan to remain true to itself (@IsaoMachii) April 30, 2026
Swordsmiths of every era have strived for progress in their pursuit of evolution.
As a result, various blade patterns were created, but current laws use the sword-making methods of the late Edo period as the standard and do not recognize any other forging methods. ... https://t.co/308rKdwPYO
Watching the LUUP episode of Gaia no Yoake made me sick. They were confidently saying nonsensical things like 'we have to balance traffic safety and profitability,' but why should innocent people be put in danger just for your profit?
— Uzaki🐰 (@uzakidesu) April 27, 2026
To avoid misunderstandings due to a loose translation, the following is the original text of the on-screen caption for the scene in question.
— Uzaki🐰 (@uzakidesu) April 28, 2026
'The field of traffic safety is like a mixed martial arts of business; it requires a marketing mindset, data analysis, understanding what kinds of accidents are happening and what needs to be done, and a management mindset that also considers profitability in relation to the business.'
Well, it's because of this: https://t.co/c7VOsXvtEu pic.twitter.com/qlZ8Gl0D62
— Someone who frequently changed their smartphone 🍥 (@xyz9071) May 1, 2026
◆IT & Gadgets (Internet, Software, Hardware, Mobile)
Joined xAI - lapla.dev
Regarding the posting of images on social media by municipal elementary school teachers | Sendai City
Mini Shai-Hulud Overview and Response Guidelines (Serial Package Breaching Incident, End of April 2026) - GMO Flatt Security Blog
Using RustFS as S3-compatible storage for a local development environment
Regarding Photoshop's new AI-generated object rotation feature: I felt I couldn't praise or criticize it without trying it myself, so I used it on my own artwork. This is the result, but I've seen many examples where others have generated objects with much less noticeable issues. ... pic.twitter.com/pTbC5bQ8Tf
— Shunsuke Satake | Illustrator (@satakeshunsuke) April 30, 2026
'This is the ideal way to use it.' The 'BeReal.' app is generating a lot of buzz, and seeing images of solo travelers using it makes it incredibly appealing - Togetter
A post suggesting that BeReal. is an app more suited to retired elderly people who need regular check-ins than young people has led to comments like, 'That's a good idea,' and 'A two-minute time limit is too high a hurdle for the elderly' - Togetter
Even with AI handling the coding, the engineers' workload didn't decrease – My experience releasing an AI feature almost entirely by myself for a month - Findy Tech Blog
The BeReal scandal at Nishinippon City Bank, unlike the part-time worker pranks, seems to have been done unintentionally this time around. 'I can't stop crying when I think that the careers of the superiors might be over' - Togetter
Tips to reduce token consumption of your custom MCP server by 90% ── MCP evacuation patterns
I gave a keynote speech at RubyKaigi 2025 - Eggshell
My thoughts on completing 'An Introduction to Building an OS from Scratch' in 563 days - sasurau4's blog
Why you shouldn't run `terraform apply` with GHA
Trying out open-weight LLM without buying an expensive PC | hiza
[Claude Code] How organizing CLAUDE.md, skills, and agents dramatically changed the development experience.
I've started creating the editor 'with' – Taiyo Fujii, writing
'I hope that readers will carefully consider the significance of this book, both overtly and subtly.' Book Review of 'If We Create Superintelligence AI, Humanity Will Become Extinct': Izumi Eijo | Hayakawa Books & Magazines (β)
◆Anime, Games, and Manga (Subculture)
[Machi★Asobi MAP Revealed - First Release]
— Machi★Asobi (@machiasobi) May 1, 2026
At Machi★Asobi vol.30
The 'Vacant Store Location Map' for Poppo Street and Higashi-Shinmachi Shopping Arcade has been released!!
The map for 'Amico Building' will be revealed tomorrow at 6 PM!!
This year's Machi★Asobi will feature the largest number of vacant storefronts ever!!
Machi★Asobi vol.30 is packed with attractive stalls… pic.twitter.com/WbOwWbbNSL
Regarding that thing that claimed to have created a timeline of 'almost all baseball manga' | Chiyu 12 years old
Report on responses to defamation and other acts of rights infringement in fiscal year 2025 | Cover Corporation
An interview with the developers of 'Culdcept Begins.' From the founding of Omiya Soft to the trajectory of 'Culdcept,' the 10-year gap, and their thoughts on the latest title aiming for global success | Game*Spark - Domestic and international game information site
My Disney fanzine was rejected by the printing company | Marutomo
[Beast's Path] Umehara had decided to retire from competitive gaming if he lost. However, he announced he would continue playing, fueled by the passion of his final week - GAME Watch
April 30, 2026 Umehara Beast's Path Postscript Stream: Talking about how happy he was to finally feel 'I'm strong' in Street Fighter VI / How he thought he would retire if he lost / How tears fell / How Eita's death growls were annoying in the taxi / How the desperate feeling of 'I can't afford to lose' from his younger days has returned pic.twitter.com/KF7PyJTnsJ
— Fighting Gamer Clips (@FGAMER_clips) April 30, 2026
P provides support only to the extent that he doesn't get injured. pic.twitter.com/3tr2sFTKPo
— Shingo @currently (@bycilefighter) April 30, 2026
[Official] Jujutsu Kaisen≡ Final Volume 3 Release Commemorative Special PV [Produced by MAPPA] - YouTube
Aikatsu! Encore Preview Promotional Video - YouTube
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— Digimon Anime Series [Official] (@Digimon_Anime) April 30, 2026
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— Peptide 🙃🙃 (@peputido) April 30, 2026
[Breaking News] 'The World's Strongest Witch, I Started' to be adapted into a TV anime! Special promotional video released - YouTube
TV Anime 'Thanks for the Match. ~The Young Lady Doesn't Play Fighting Games~' Teaser PV #2 - YouTube
TV Anime 'The Tomb Raider King' Ryoga Goriki Character PV [Broadcasting begins July 2026 on Fuji TV, Kansai TV, and others!] - YouTube
'DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round' x 'THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV' Collaboration Trailer - YouTube
Fortnite Star Wars - YouTube
Diablo IV: The Emperor of Hatred | Opening Movie - YouTube
Apex Legends: Overclock Anthem Trailer - YouTube
Formula Legends: Formula E - Electric Evolution DLC Launch Trailer - YouTube
Adorable Adventures - Launch Trailer - YouTube
A skilled animator taught me that 'circles don't fit the perspective of a table; the right angle of the vertical perspective is the maximum width,' so I checked by placing a toothpick on a plate. The camera lens also needs to be considered. - Togetter
Umehara expresses a positive attitude towards continuing his career, reflecting on his arduous journey with MenaRD during a live stream.
[Full Article] Shoma Uno makes surprise move to join eSports team! He'll pursue both skating and eSports, stating, 'I'll be active as a proper gamer' - Sponichi Annex Sports
The National Center for Media Arts (tentative name) has received manga original drawings and other materials by manga artist Tetsuya Chiba as its first planned collection. | Agency for Cultural Affairs
Huh?!
— Rokuba (@rokubanana) April 30, 2026
You weren't planning to kill me from the start?
Normally, you'd torment such a beautiful woman before killing her, or torture her before killing her.
I had heard from my father that there were stages involved... pic.twitter.com/EVB9rrsX0e
The story that's currently making headlines: 'Your art style is outdated, so change it to a more modern, thinner line style.'
— Kogedonbo*🦹🥋💜Vtuber Zabete-sama (@koge_dobo) April 30, 2026
I think this doesn't mean 'change the artwork,' but rather, 'it's difficult to compete with the current style, so try updating your strengths to appeal to new audiences.'
I used to work as an editor and was in charge of writers, so I can understand the editor's perspective to some extent. ... pic.twitter.com/HgGYp2e5Fl
#ShowOffTheArtYouDrewThisMonth
— Poodle Dog (@harenchinschool) April 30, 2026
I've only drawn dark-skinned girls this month, but since my early dark-skinned girls might be considered sensitive, I'll post a picture of a mole instead . pic.twitter.com/860ulKD9YK
It was quite a while ago, but as a fan of Mamoru Oshii, I just wanted to see what Director Oshii's work would look like in animation, so I drew and animated it up to a certain point . pic.twitter.com/Ik0Yb6fy0y
— Kohei Kadowaki (@KadowakiKouhei) April 29, 2026
Nobuyuki Fukumoto x Chiikawa with Ushijima pic.twitter.com/Trea5DA3kK
— Kotsubu (@MikanCiao) April 29, 2026
◆Sports, Entertainment, Music, and Film (Entertainment)
Umpire hit by bat moved to general ward but still unconscious; NPB reports on his condition - Sankei News
Tennis: Kei Nishikori announces retirement, achieving the highest ranking for a Japanese male player at world No. 4; full text of SNS posts; comments from Shuzo Matsuoka and Naomi Osaka | NHK News | Tennis, Shimane Prefecture, Olympics and Paralympics
Hey! Don't mess with my partner!
— Rainbow Jumbo Takao (@kando_jjj) May 1, 2026
It certainly lacks the ability to attract customers.
It's true that he's not popular with comedy fans,
It's true that I've been losing to Kageyama and Masuda in terms of the number of gifts I bring lately,
Apparently, it's very popular with free-to-play girls who don't spend any money and never come to live shows!
It's incredibly popular at the school festival!!! https://t.co/WnfrS1mMfg
Susumu Hirasawa 'Noble Castle' (Famicom style) - Nico Nico Douga
◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
[Matsunoya] Matsuya Foods releases 'Domestically Produced Pork Loin Cutlet Raised in Snowy Regions' as the second product to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Matsunoya's founding.
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