Headline news for May 20, 2026



The main promotional video for ' BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Arc -Kashintan-, ' the final season of the anime 'BLEACH,' has been released.

TV Anime 'BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Arc -Kashintan-' Main PV | 2026.07 ON AIR - YouTube


Prior to its broadcast on TV Tokyo and its affiliates starting in July 2026, a special advance screening of episodes 1 through 3 will be held for one day only on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

June 21, 2026 (Sunday) TV anime final season “BLEACH Millennium Blood War Hen -Magishintan-” advance screening will be held in theaters! - NEWS | BLEACH Thousand Year Blood War
https://bleach-anime.com/news/?id=70436
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Incidentally, on the same day of the same month in the past, we published the following article.

Research shows that choosing the right 'location' is crucial when making a romantic approach - GIGAZINE

France becomes the first central government to support the UN Open Source Principles, with 19 other organizations joining - GIGAZINE

GPT-4o Chinese tokens are contaminated with pornography and spam - GIGAZINE

X (formerly Twitter) has officially changed all its URLs to 'x.com,' erasing all traces of Twitter; however, some twitter.com URLs may still not redirect depending on the browser or login status - GIGAZINE

Review of 'Tofu Authenticator,' an open-source one-time password generation app that enables two-factor authentication on iOS - GIGAZINE

A famous TikToker is facing backlash and police charges for allegedly setting fire to a mountain for the sake of a video; he denies the allegations, claiming the fire was already burning when he arrived - GIGAZINE

Lens technology capable of simultaneously focusing on subjects 3cm and 1.7km away has emerged, inspired by the eyes of trilobites - GIGAZINE

What is monkeypox, the infectious disease spreading in Europe and the Americas? - GIGAZINE

Cryptocurrency Ethereum announces transition to a mechanism that reduces power consumption by 99% - GIGAZINE

A new form of alchemy has emerged: 'You can make a 900 yen profit every time someone orders a pizza from your own shop.' What's the secret behind this? - GIGAZINE

Why do French farmers bury their underwear in their fields? - GIGAZINE

YouTuber who received a large number of false violation reports claims 'YouTube's copyright program is broken' - GIGAZINE

The South Korean government is aiming to abandon Windows and migrate to Linux - GIGAZINE

What is the pre-boarding security like at Ben Gurion International Airport, which is said to have the 'tightest security in the world'? - GIGAZINE

Only 36% of programmers in India write code that can be properly auto-compiled - GIGAZINE

Interview with screenwriter Yasuko Kobayashi about the theatrical film 'GARO -DIVINE FLAME-' - GIGAZINE

17-year-old high school student invents airborne infection prevention system for passenger planes and wins 9 million yen prize money - GIGAZINE

◆ Ideas (notes, miscellaneous things)







◆Science (Science, Academics, Technology)
Kyoto University spin-off startup to raise 850 million yen for clinical trials of 'tooth-growing medicine' as early as summer 2026 - Nikkei

Osaka University Professor Kutsuna ordered to pay damages for insulting article on COVID-19 countermeasures | NEWSjp

'Fully farmed' eel kabayaki to be sold to the general public for the first time | NHK News | Fisheries, Oita Prefecture, Kagoshima Prefecture

3,000-year-old sword discovered in Germany in 2023, in excellent condition, still sparkling - CNN.co.jp

◆Society, Politics, and Economy (Events, World News, Business)
Consultant overcharges 30 million yen for personnel costs: Background to a series of irregularities in government contracts: Asahi Shimbun

University of Tokyo May Festival Cancellation Reason: 'Bomb Threat'; Kamiya's Lecture Organizer 'Right-Wing Group' Considers Filing Criminal Charges - Sankei News

[Analysis] Trump's control over his most important voter base is waning, opinion polls reveal - CNN.co.jp

Britain to spend 1.3 trillion yen on next-generation fighter jet; Japan pressures Britain to jointly develop it - British newspaper: Jiji.com

Former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Murakami of the Liberal Democratic Party: 'It's like the Imperial Rule Assistance Association,' 'Completely nonsensical,' he declares he will not participate in the 'Takaichi study group' | FNN Prime Online

39% of those aged 65 and over in Japan want a job that provides income; the highest percentage in four countries | 47NEWS

Trump purchased shares in 'Kura Sushi,' revealed in disclosure documents... Acquisition price: 160 million to 800 million yen: Yomiuri Shimbun

[Exclusive] Henoko capsizing incident: Deceased captain to be charged by the government over suspected unregistered vessel, possibly within the week: Tokyo Shimbun Digital

[Breaking News] Henoko capsizing incident: Captain to be criminally charged | 47NEWS

The trick behind the work-from-home scheme that promises 15,000 yen for watering plants once a week; the malicious nature of workshops that 'ruin people with disabilities'; and the speculation that they are making a fortune off public subsidies | NEWSjp

[Breaking News] Upper body missing found near Sengentoge Pass, straddling Tokyo and Saitama. Possible bear attack. Large animal footprints found in the area. Metropolitan Police Department working to identify the body | TBS NEWS DIG

[Breaking News] Major food container manufacturers raise prices across the board due to soaring raw material costs amid Middle East situation; effective for June shipments - Japan Food News Online

Reports of defamatory video posting: Prime Minister denies 'meeting' with office secretary [Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, President of the Liberal Democratic Party]: Asahi Shimbun

Japan's 'Carelessness': 2,600 Cases of Petroleum Product Procurement Concerns, Government Conducts Thorough Investigation - Nikkei

Prime Minister Takaichi denies it as 'false information,' and the government follows suit, saying 'That's right'... The strangeness of an era where 'government denial = false information' | Bunshun Online

'Stop it already!' Protest demonstration over third referendum on Osaka Metropolitan Area plan | Mainichi Shimbun

'Market forecast' fee: 100,000 yen for a 55-minute lecture; Fukuoka Prefecture adds time that doesn't actually exist [Fukuoka Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun

Two major mistakes made by the Takaichi administration behind the naphtha shock... A 'silent logistics crisis' caused by government information dissemination | Shueisha Online | Seriously Breaking Down the News

Sister of protester in Henoko dump truck accident criticizes Sankei Shimbun reporter by name, saying 'I'm a victim, but I'm being treated like the perpetrator' - Sankei News

Takaichi's campaign allegedly created negative campaign videos; Ken Matsui, at the center of the controversy, testifies: 'I spearheaded it. I made hundreds of them and spread them around.' | Tokyo Sports WEB

Tochigi robbery and murder: One high school student may have recruited two acquaintances to carry out the crime... The luxury car may have been provided to the couple by a third party: Yomiuri Shimbun

The Truth About Illegal Part-Time Jobs: The Son Who Died in an Accident Had a Hidden Side Unknown to His Parents... Why Did an Ordinary Young Person Get Involved? The Inescapable Terror | The! World's Most Shocking News | Nippon Television

Population growth and aging infrastructure at Harumi Flag... A boom in school building expansion and renovation in Tokyo's bay area [Tokyo]: Asahi Shimbun

'Naphtha Shock': Shoe Manufacturers Face Crisis Due to 'Adhesive Shortage,' Price Increases Expected for 'Essential' Footwear Prices Rise in the Future | FNN Prime Online

White House hosts large prayer gathering, faces criticism for undermining the separation of church and state (11 photos) International News: AFPBB News

[Breaking News] Japanese flying squid fishing exceeds catch quota by 231 tons | 47NEWS

'Apologise directly to the bereaved families,' Koike tells Henoko capsized ship group; says she has 'no intention of hiding' the relationship between the Communist Party and the captain - Sankei News

Reports of defamatory posts made by Takaichi's camp: Man testifies to 'exchanges with secretary' [Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi][Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, President of the Liberal Democratic Party]: Asahi Shimbun

Russian attack drone strikes Chinese cargo ship in Black Sea; Ukrainian Navy. 6 photos. International News: AFPBB News

The centrist party and Komeito are seriously considering a three-party merger including the Constitutional Democratic Party, with leader Ogawa stating, 'There's a limit to how long the three parties can continue to operate on one wheel'... The Constitutional Democratic Party is cautious due to noticeable policy differences: Yomiuri Shimbun

LDP to propose to government that obtaining a My Number Card be made mandatory; no penalty provisions [Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)][My Number Health Insurance Card]: Asahi Shimbun

'Two-year imprisonment for damaging the national flag': Prime Minister Takaichi's long-awaited bill faces criticism even within the Liberal Democratic Party, with some calling it 'meaningless'... Reasons for the growing disillusionment behind the scenes | Shueisha Online | Seriously Breaking Down the News

Hantavirus-affected cruise ship arrives at Rotterdam port (5 photos) International News: AFPBB News

Norwegian police arrest Chinese man on espionage charges; second arrest this month; 1 photo; International News: AFPBB News

Trump and his family's tax investigation 'prohibited' by additional clause in settlement with IRS - CNN.co.jp

[Sanae Takaichi's Campaign 'Negative Campaign Video' Scandal] 67 Incriminating Emails Expose 'Lies in Parliamentary Testimony' 《Exclusive Scoop Part 3》 | Weekly Bunshun

Hokkaido Shinkansen bid-rigging suspected: 'Unique characteristics' that distort competition; Hokuriku also had a similar case in the past | Mainichi Shimbun

Whistleblowing raises questions: 'I cannot work under this police superintendent,' says police inspector who testified in court, resolutely resigns | Mainichi Shimbun

JR East and Seibu Railway to operate tourist trains with direct service from Chichibu to Atami, utilizing the Musashino Line and Ikebukuro Line 'connecting line': Yomiuri Shimbun

LDP proposes GPS tracking for stalkers, notifying victims of their approach | 47NEWS

President Lee furious over 'May 18 Tank Day'... Starbucks CEO fired: Economy: Hankyoreh Newspaper

Former employee of 'maid cafe for people with developmental disabilities' blows the whistle: 'Despite quotas and shifts, employees are being paid less than minimum wage': Tokyo Shimbun Digital

Man who survived a bear attack with a wooden stick develops 'bear-repellent pole' and orders flood in... Aomori Prefectural Police also adopt it: Yomiuri Shimbun

Nagoya City postpones specifying the number of floors to be fitted with the small elevator to be installed in Nagoya Castle's keep: 'Further simulations are needed' - Chunichi Shimbun Web

Naphtha shortage changes store shelves: Ito-Yokado switches from plastic lids to plastic wrap for sashimi - Nikkei

Was the Shinkansen's design based on the 'Ohka' suicide attack aircraft? Shueisha to change publication due to inappropriate description | Mainichi Shimbun

[Breaking News] Food poisoning at Oginoya, known for its 'Toge no Kamameshi' (rice cooked in a pot). The 'Toge no Oyako Meshi' bento box is suspected to be the cause. 22 people have become ill, and 2 have been hospitalized. The Yokokawa factory will be closed for 3 days. (Published May 19, 2026) | NTV NEWS NNN

Fully farmed eels to be put on trial sale for the first time; technology reduces costs, selling for around 5,000 yen per eel | 47NEWS

[Editorial] Threats against Akahata reporter: Ishin's Fujita cannot escape responsibility [Japan Innovation Party][Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, President of the Liberal Democratic Party]: Asahi Shimbun

[Breaking News] Constitutional Democratic Party to Oppose National Intelligence Council Bill | 47NEWS

Nagano Prison loses lawsuit over 'shaved head' of male inmate; the procedure was deemed legal | NEWSjp

'Did the Sanseito Party really intend to hold the lecture?' A reporter reveals the bizarre clashes at the University of Tokyo's May Festival, including 'abusive language' from party members towards young people | Smart FLASH [Kobunsha Weekly Magazine]

Three 'giant bears,' all over 1 meter in size, entered a residential area, causing a chilling sensation.

Why redevelop a vibrant shopping street? Some shops will be forced to close down… We explain in a Q&A format: Tokyo Shimbun Digital

A body with its upper body missing was found in Okutama, Tokyo; mountain accident or bear attack suspected... Police officer noticed it while hiking on his day off: Yomiuri Shimbun

South Korean Starbucks holds 'Tank Day' event on the anniversary of the Gwangju Uprising; President also furious | Mainichi Shimbun

Chichiyasu suspends production of three types of 'Every Morning Feeling Good Yogurt' at its Hiroshima factory for the Western Japan market due to the situation in the Middle East | Chugoku Shimbun Digital

Former directors of discount supermarket chain 'Tamade' arrested on suspicion of aggravated breach of trust involving 39 million yen [Osaka Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun




◆Lifestyle (Life, Living, Health)
Hot summer expected nationwide again this year; Japan Meteorological Agency warns of heatstroke prevention measures | 47NEWS

High temperatures expected this summer, heavy rainfall possible during the rainy season - Japan Meteorological Agency | NHK News | Weather, Heatstroke, Japan Meteorological Agency




A boy who was always called 'cute, cute' by his mother and sister is told a shocking truth by his father before entering middle school—the story has a brilliant punchline → Many people have had similar experiences? - Togetter

What happened to the family who had to move after getting into a huge lawsuit for an exorbitant amount of money for draining the water from their rice paddy because they were annoyed by the sound of frogs? The amount of damage to the rice paddy is no joke - Togetter

If a yakiniku restaurant serves 'salt-based mixed offal,' it's a sure sign that the restaurant is a jackpot, as it indicates an exceptionally high level of freshness maintained through its sourcing routes and the chefs' expert preparation. - Togetter



My colleague, who was drinking with me, suddenly turned bright red and asked the chef, 'You don't use buckwheat flour in your cooking, do you?' → It turned out that the person sitting at the counter had participated in a soba-making workshop two days earlier. - Togetter

A customer said, 'I'm allergic to soba, so could you replace the soba in the limited-edition tempura soba with udon?' The kitchen staff replied, 'We boil both soba and udon in the same pot, so it's best not to eat the udon either.' → 'Then soba is fine then.' ??? - Togetter

Menma, made from bamboo shoots, is actually made from bamboo itself → and the process of making it is incredibly time-consuming: 'If you try to rehydrate it using only water without boiling, it takes 1-2 weeks' - Togetter

'How Seasoned Bamboo Shoots Are Made' Special Video (1-minute version) - YouTube


'How Seasoned Pickled Mustard Greens are Made' Special Video (1-minute version) - YouTube


'Everyone in Turkey knows about it.' I asked a Turkish business associate I always work with, who is extremely pro-Japan, why, and it turned out I had no idea, so I looked it up. - Togetter

I'm too embarrassed to tell anyone this, but when I see a number with six or more digits, I have to count in my head, 'one, ten, hundred, thousand, ten thousand...' to figure out what it is - Togetter

I work for a company that operates tourist facilities, and seriously, please don't have sex on the premises! Don't expose your genitals! Put them away! - Togetter

An older man who lives next door called out to me, and when I wondered what was wrong, he said, 'I hit my car against the wall, but I want to fix it myself.' I let him do it, and I was surprised by how well he did it. - Togetter

I feel like the reason Subway isn't popular in Japan is all contained in this ordering screen → 'Just let me buy it with one button...' 'Japanese people can't tell the difference between four types of bread' - Togetter

On the 'ABEMA News Show,' someone commented that 'old men wearing shorts are gross'... and a female lawyer's response was spot-on: 'You're free to think what you want, but...' - Togetter




On the train, an elderly man said, 'Could someone give up their seat for me?', so I tried to stand up, but a male student said, 'Not you. Excuse me, but you're an old man too. I'm talking to you all.' - Togetter

Looking at the enticing phrases used to lure people into illegal part-time jobs, I think I might have fallen for it if I were still in high school. 'I might have gone too.' - Togetter

'That's rough, life-ending level.' If you lend your bank account to Tokuryu, you'll never be able to have a bank account again → How will the person who lent it to him survive? - Togetter

I'm really sorry, but NISSIN USA's Cup Noodles are awful. Please, I beg you, just sell the Chili Tomato and Salt flavors that you sell in Japan in America. - Togetter

While taking my child for a walk in a stroller, an old lady said to me, 'Your feet are so cute!' I was surprised, and then I realized what she meant: 'Even those feet are synchronized, how cute!' - Togetter

Hokkaido University's '1 Million Yen Scholarship Lottery' looks incredibly fun: 'Legal casino,' 'Aiming for Hokkaido University' - Togetter

When someone went to renew their My Number Card, they were asked to write their password on a piece of paper, and apparently the staff member looked at it and entered it → Similar experiences are being shared... Some staff members even read the password aloud - Togetter

Arrests were made for selling counterfeit Bonbon Drop stickers, but... the Aichi Prefectural Police's serious exhibition was hilarious: 'It's art,' 'I want to do this job' - Togetter

Is this a common experience? Prepared foods are supposed to be convenient and revitalizing, but there's a feeling that something is 'depleted,' and you don't want to eat them continuously. It's like something's being taken away from you. - Togetter

I ordered a 'Takohai' at an izakaya (Japanese pub), but they brought me a tasteless chuhai (shochu highball). When I told the waiter, 'That's wrong,' he replied, 'Our Takohai is the real deal.' → A complicated story about Takohai - Togetter

A huge amount of 'grease' is leaking from the sewer near a restaurant → Shocking sight leads to comments like, 'If I report this, will the restaurant be shut down?' - Togetter

Nishikigawa Seiryu Line - [Conquer all stations with a Nishikigawa Seiryu Line 1-Day Free Pass!] The Nishikigawa Seiryu Line has 13 stations from Kawanishi Station to Nishikimachi Station. ... | Facebook








◆IT & Gadgets (Internet, Software, Hardware, Mobile)




[Published at 13:16] Notice of Restoration of DTI SIM Service Outage | Announcement List: Ubiquitous Provider DTI

[Published at 13:19] TONE Data Communication Service Outage Restoration Notice | Service Status | TONE Mobile [Official]

The true nature of meetings where everyone is right but nothing gets decided | Cybozu Style

Hitachi and Anthropique to develop AI system for efficient operation of railways and power infrastructure - Nikkei

Mobile battery manufacturer and telecommunications carrier sign cooperation agreement regarding securing power supply to disaster-stricken areas during large-scale disasters - Cooperation to provide power-related equipment to evacuation centers, etc. | Anker Japan

Mobile battery manufacturer and telecommunications carrier sign cooperation agreement regarding securing power supply to disaster-stricken areas during large-scale disasters | Press release from EcoFlow Technology Japan Co., Ltd.

Mobile battery manufacturer and telecommunications carrier sign cooperation agreement regarding securing power supply to disaster-stricken areas during large-scale disasters | KDDI News Room

Mobile battery manufacturer and telecommunications carrier sign cooperation agreement regarding securing power supply to disaster-stricken areas during large-scale disasters - Cooperation to provide power-related equipment to evacuation centers, etc. | Corporate & IR | SoftBank

Mobile battery manufacturer and telecommunications carrier sign cooperation agreement regarding securing power supply to disaster-stricken areas during large-scale disasters | Press Release | Rakuten Mobile, Inc.

I'll try to organize my thoughts on why large companies choose Microsoft 365 Copilot #copilot - Qiita

Let's avoid using the term 'technical debt' in any sense other than its original meaning.

Things I, a Claude Code supporter, wish I had known before switching to Codex.

Three tasks that should be automated first when supporting DX in small and medium-sized enterprises

Let's create and publish an app using Google AI Studio | gihyo.jp

A four-layered defense to prevent secrets from being leaked during AI coding.

Security companies receive numerous inquiries due to the impact of 'Mythos' | NHK News | Generative AI/Artificial Intelligence, IT/Internet, Cyberattacks

China announces US and Chinese leaders agree to hold intergovernmental dialogue on AI | NHK News | Generative AI, artificial intelligence, US-China relations, China

False posts on bear information sharing site in Aomori Prefecture lead to police report | NHK News | Bear attacks, Aomori Prefecture, measures against fake news

A post by someone who totaled their 7.5 million yen Tesla due to a mobile battery catching fire sends chills down people's spines → 'It's scary that it can catch fire even under these conditions,' 'This is not something to take lightly' - Togetter

An Introduction to LLMO/AIO for Web Developers [May 2026 Edition] | Bayge Library

Developing a 'tree-style tab' for Firefox for about 20 years: 'There is no such thing as an ideal UI'—The open-source philosophy of the creator of Tree Style Tab [Focus] - Levatech LAB

Gemini 3.5: frontier intelligence with action

Regarding the issue of playback not working on Google Home - radiko Help

Notes on how to restart a Linux server that neither sudo nor reboot works on - I'm hungry.

Do you know about regression analysis? — A Valley of Despair for Those Who Completely Understand It

Banning children from using social media faces opposition in Europe; youth groups 'firmly reject' and call it a 'lifeline': Asahi Shimbun

The story of how a major IP content company trademarked a character with the same name as mine and demanded the transfer of my domain name | Mimori Hamikuma




Announcement and Apology Regarding Investigation Results of Unauthorized Access to E-commerce Site - UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN

[Important] Notice of Revision to Guidelines Regarding Correction and Mosaic Standards | Fantia Spotlight




◆Anime, Games, and Manga (Subculture)













TV Anime 'BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Arc -Kashintan-' Main PV | 2026.07 ON AIR - YouTube


A Chinese school teacher said, 'Japanese children's knowledge of Chinese history is strange. Why are they so knowledgeable about the history of other countries? My children don't know that much either.' → 'They get that kind of illness. Around the age of 14.' - Togetter

When I took on the role of drawing the comic adaptation, I was bombarded with heartless comments from readers like 'The author is suddenly ill, we're waiting for an announcement about the artist' and 'It's so bad it makes me sick,' which traumatized me... Are abusive comments that cross the line considered within the realm of criticism? - Togetter




The story of the off-beat gorilla is not about off-beats | Borros

NijiFes Butt Battle Championship from the Perspective of a Hardcore Butt Battler | KOH-so

Let's all get NTR insurance! [VOICEROID Theater] - Nico Nico Douga



[Slow-Paced Introduction] SCP-6765 [The Demonic Ogier and the Blood Throne of Maridraug] - Nico Nico Douga






'Mononoke: The Movie - Chapter 3: The Serpent God' Special Trailer - The Mysterious Chapter - | Nationwide Release May 29th (Fri) - YouTube


'Kusan: City of Wolves' - Release Date Announcement Trailer - YouTube


[Genshin Impact] Character Trailer: Nico (CV: Megumi Toyoguchi) 'A Legendary Adventure Story' - YouTube










































































































































































































At the Shizuoka Hobby Show, a man who appeared to be German took off his backpack, rummaged through it, and handed me a box he pulled out. - Togetter

AlphaPolis reports 18% increase in sales and 16% increase in operating profit on a non-consolidated basis for the fiscal year ending March 2026, focusing on expanding its animation business through the acquisition of WHITE FOX and NIA Animation as subsidiaries | gamebiz

Isn't 'the guy who talks about Gundam his whole life' an incredibly fortunate type of otaku? ...Official content has continued for 47 years, albeit in different forms, and will continue into the future - Togetter

My 10-year-old son spent 3.85 million yen on a mobile game... I recently noticed an unusually high amount on my credit card bill and discovered he had spent 3.85 million yen in just over a month - Togetter




Koike Kazuo Works Promotion Association Co., Ltd. | TSR News | Bankruptcy and Notable Company Information | Tokyo Shoko Research















◆Sports, Entertainment, Music, and Film (Entertainment)
A story about almost having my belongings stolen by someone sitting behind me after a theater performance, but getting them back... It's important to take precautions to keep your belongings out of reach of others - Togetter

My 3rd-grade son has mastered all four swimming strokes, so I want him to quit and take up another sport... I want to improve his posture, so do you have any recommendations for extracurricular activities? - Togetter

NHK's historical dramas, serial television novels, and Drama 10 series are now available on Netflix. Japanese masterpieces and popular works will be streamed domestically and internationally. - About Netflix




◆New products (clothing, food, shelter)
Rich! Rich! Local specialty rich tanmen noodles newly released | Press release from Acecook Co., Ltd.

(PDF file) Enjoy the rich flavor of Kishu Nanko plums and the refreshing taste: Nakau releases 'Kishu Nanko Plum Oroshi Udon'!

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