Headline news for May 21, 2026
総合家庭用品メーカーのタイガー魔法瓶が、土鍋炊飯器20周年記念モデルとなるフラッグシップモデル「土鍋ご泡火(ほうび)炊き JRT-A100 」を2026年6月21日に発売すると発表しました。
Beyond tradition, evolving. Tiger Corporation releases the 'Donabe Go-Awabi-daki JRT-A100,' a 20th-anniversary model of their earthenware pot rice cooker, on June 21, 2026.
https://www.tiger-corporation.com/ja/jpn/newsroom/press-release/pr_260521_01/
Tiger Corporation introduced earthenware pots made from Yokkaichi Banko ware, a traditional craft from Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture, and released the industry's first earthenware pot rice cooker in 2006. The newly announced 'Earthenware Pot Bubble Cooking JRT-A100' features a 'flavor convection shape' that precisely changes the thickness of the earthenware pot to create ideal convection, a sensor spot that controls high heat with a 300℃ W-layer IH structure, and a wave pattern that reproduces the undulation of heat.
Furthermore, based on measurement data collected from both domestic and international sources, it is possible to cook rice in 85 different ways using 79 different rice brands and 6 different production areas. Another feature is that it is programmed with a wide variety of cooking methods, including a 'one-cup restaurant-style cooking' method using a special inner lid, and a cooking method suitable for rice balls.
The 'Donabe Gohobi-daki JRT-A100' has a maximum rice cooking capacity of 5.5 cups, comes in two colors, charcoal black and moon white, and has an open price.
Incidentally, the following article was published in the same month and year in previous years.
'The Garo anime is the project I most wanted to work on in my 50-year career in anime,' interview with Masao Maruyama - GIGAZINE
Is salt bad for your health? - GIGAZINE
North Korea bans skinny jeans due to fears that a 'decadent lifestyle' could lead to the collapse of the regime - GIGAZINE
I went to Tobita Shinchi, where more than 150 of Japan's largest red-light district buildings still remain - GIGAZINE
DNA successfully extracted from 10,000-year-old chewing gum - GIGAZINE
Using 'robot fingers' changes the brain's perception of the body - GIGAZINE
An 'information circulation system' capable of analyzing and interpreting live TV program commentary posts on 2channel was presented at the Science and Technology Research Laboratories Open House 2009 - GIGAZINE
Funassyi and other local mascots engage in pro wrestling battles: 'It's Funabashi Market! Everyone Gather!' - GIGAZINE
A group of scientists has published a theory that octopuses and squid originated from the influence of extraterrestrial life - GIGAZINE
A man who hadn't seen his wife's face in 30 years is divorced after peeking at her while she was sleeping - GIGAZINE
This is what the lightning-fast movements of kung fu look like when visualized - GIGAZINE
Is democracy mathematically impossible? - GIGAZINE
◆ Ideas (notes, miscellaneous things)
Fantia's new revised policy pic.twitter.com/9o1N2YQMEv
— Suwana (@swallownavy) May 19, 2026
'In this game, you can add dogs and cats to your party.'
— Onishi Science (@onisci) May 20, 2026
'Oh, really?'
'Dogs and cats do not have hit points assigned to them.'
'That's right'
'Dog breeds have 'dog points,' and cats have 'cat points.''
'...Oh, so that's what 'hit points' means.'
When I went to a certain place in Chiba for work, all the Japanese bush warblers were making a strange sound, 'hohohoho-hokkekkyo,' so I whistled at them for a while to demonstrate how to sing it correctly, and within about five minutes they all started singing 'ho-hokekkyo.'
— Nora-san @Grip strength 5kg (@blue_noracat) May 19, 2026
The Hawks fan sitting in front of me was quiet at first, but after drinking quite a bit, his voice got louder. He loudly praised Ryoto's fine play, saying 'Amazing!!' and also praised Teranishi, saying 'Absolutely breathtaking!!' It was so kind of him to praise both allies and enemies loudly when he was drunk; he was such a great person, like a god.
— Tamamushi (@xx_xx_i_i) May 19, 2026
From childhood habits,
— SCIENCE FACTORY ltd. (@1996SF) May 20, 2026
Tsukushi the raccoon dog wanted to get into the breast pocket.
If you prepare a large pocket,
Finally,
The size issue has been resolved. pic.twitter.com/BLeMYfRsJ2
Wait, the dogs on both sides https://t.co/XIQIeVdlm1
— Minokasa (@inekaratukutta) May 18, 2026
◆Science (Science, Academics, Technology)
Researchers left speechless by a primary school student's '222 yen' donation... The tenacity of '10,000 cat lovers' saved the development of a feline kidney disease drug that was thwarted by the pandemic | Bunshun Online
[Practical application expected by the end of the year? The full details of the treatment for feline kidney disease, the 'number one cause of death'] What is 'AIM'? | Why is kidney disease so common in cats? | Side effects and price? | Donations from cat lovers were the catalyst for the company's establishment | A word from Seiji Ozawa led him to 'become a doctor' [Toru Miyazaki] - YouTube
Joint Announcement: Demonstrating that water does not slide on water-repellent surfaces – A novel measurement method that accurately captures the 'slip' phenomenon of fluids.
Joint Announcement: Elucidation of the Mechanism of a 'Molecular Switch' that Controls Transcription Factor Hub Formation via Phase Separation – Structural Fluctuations Control the Molecular Assembly of Transcription Factors –
RIKEN makes the Venus atmospheric objective analysis dataset 'ALERA-V' publicly available.
News Update: Modeling Atomic Nuclei Using AI – Predicting the Shape of Unknown Atomic Nuclei (Kosuke Nomura, Associate Professor, Faculty of Science)
Tutorial on Analog In-Memory Computation Circuits: Systematization of Computational Principles, Non-Idealism, and Hardware-Conscious Learning - Nagoya University Research Results Information
[Research Results] On-site radiation measurement using smartphones becomes possible during nuclear and radiation accidents: Development of an inexpensive, portable dose measurement system | Hiroshima University
[Video] Sharks found in the Antarctic Ocean where they shouldn't be, deepening the mystery | National Geographic Japan website
'Ghost Sharks,' 'Death Balls,' and Over 1100 Other Bizarre and Unknown Marine Creatures Discovered - CNN.co.jp
◆Society, Politics, and Economy (Events, World News, Business)
[Retail stores changing due to naphtha shortage]
— Nikkei Digital Edition (@nikkei) May 20, 2026
Ito-Yokado changes sashimi container lids from plastic to plastic wrap https://t.co/eVuhkKkO6t
We will change the sales method for yakitori to individual pieces, and customers will be required to put them in paper packaging themselves.
FamilyMart will also be changing the brand logo on its sandwich packaging to black and white starting this summer. pic.twitter.com/lUJR2VUgri
Thoughts shared by female members of the imperial family with those around them: What are the intentions of those involved regarding securing the number of imperial family members? - Asahi Shimbun
Trump's tax investigation banned: Added to settlement with Internal Revenue Service - Nikkei
China may be secretly training 200 Russian troops in the second half of 2025... after which they will be deployed to the Ukrainian front, Reuters reports - Sankei News
Fukuda Denshi Chairman misappropriated 150 million yen in company funds; parked 28 personal cars... US shareholder says 'the number is much higher' - Sankei News
'People no longer fear Putin'...Russian citizens finally begin to voice their 'discontent' | Newsweek Japan Official Website
Woman falls to her death in a manhole in a busy New York city (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News
◆Lifestyle (Life, Living, Health)
To all the bridal couples on Jogashima Island.
— Large-winged Damselfly (Major Pest) (@EPl7k581rxw9MnR) May 20, 2026
Even crazy people collecting marine life on the shore have human rights... If you're getting in the way, just say something... Don't suddenly lose your temper or circle your drone dangerously close to their heads...
Also, please stop chasing the kites. They looked scared...
I was scared too... pic.twitter.com/U4j5j2Zj4c
Dead shearwaters are washing ashore sporadically along the Sagami Bay coast.
— Kanagawa Coastal Beautification Foundation (@bikazaidan) May 20, 2026
Shearwaters are migratory birds that fly from the area around Tasmania in southeastern Australia to off the coast of Nemuro, Hokkaido, between May and June. Every year around this time, individuals that perish due to bad weather or other factors during their northward migration wash ashore. pic.twitter.com/cKx3DCuXKE
A samurai's dinner table from before the Jōkyū era. pic.twitter.com/J5Tfu53Vb6
— Onshoku Kiko (@onshokukiko) May 20, 2026
Will we see an era of no meat consumption? Mos Burger's 'animal-product-free' burgers: their aim and future prospects #ExpertTopic (Rikiya Yamaji) - Expert - Yahoo! News
◆IT & Gadgets (Internet, Software, Hardware, Mobile)
Job Research Institute conducted its '2026 SNS Usage Survey' - Job Research Institute Plus
Release your code in just minutes using the Gemini CLI DevOps extension | Google Cloud Official Blog
Don't use stray skills, steal them—a safe way to create Claude Code skills
Understanding logs changes the quality of development | Docsel
Google Search's I/O 2026 updates: AI agents and more
◆Anime, Games, and Manga (Subculture)
An extremely brutal and unfair game only available overseas! But the world is amazing?! [Cool World / Super Famicom] [Retro Game Let's Play Commentary] - Nico Nico Douga
Kaguya is unstoppable #SuperKaguyaPrincess pic.twitter.com/RPd6c3CChK
— Mendakoyaki (@wZTRUkK8j691784) May 20, 2026
I drew Miku for the first time in 13 years! pic.twitter.com/7IGRQPjkVd
— Luisent (@llluicent) May 20, 2026
❄💦💦💦 pic.twitter.com/gTZVqR1SPQ
— Maanu4893/YLAB (@MaaNu4893) May 20, 2026
❤ #KasaneTeto pic.twitter.com/MCRPD4HoKc
— Kan Makoto (@makokoto8) May 20, 2026
#KasaneTeto
— Yain | 코미버스 O02 (@yainsida) May 20, 2026
🍮 pic.twitter.com/kv4n7hEDei
Whenever I don't know what pose to do, I always do this: pic.twitter.com/uf52GmvG5Y
— oldweek (@OldWeek) May 20, 2026
Detective Marnie https://t.co/nrpaFLOUp5 pic.twitter.com/z6h4PdkdKL
— Monthly Champion RED Editorial Department (@M_ChampionRED) May 20, 2026
[Released June 26, 2026] Circadia - ArclightGames Official
A new card game from Takashi Hayashi, the creator of 'Bomb Busters,' the winner of the 2025 German Game of the Year award!
Our affiliated actor, Takahiro Fujiwara (43 years old)
He passed away on May 14th.
I express my deepest gratitude for the kindness and support I received from everyone during my lifetime.
Regarding the funeral,
In accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family, the funeral service was held privately with only close relatives in attendance.
We appreciate your understanding.
Takahiro Fujiwara, the Japanese voice actor for Revenant in Apex Legends, has passed away.
— [Official] Apex Legends Community (@ApexCommunityJP) May 21, 2026
Mr. Fujiwara has given Revenant depth and soul, and has helped him establish himself as a legend loved by many fans.
I express my heartfelt gratitude and offer my deepest condolences.
[Obituary]
— SNK JAPAN (@SNKPofficial_jp) May 21, 2026
Voice actor Takahiro Fujiwara, who appeared in SNK titles, has passed away.
We are deeply saddened to learn of this sudden passing.
The character of Goro Daimon (KOF XIV, etc.), played by Mr. Fujiwara, was beloved by many fans. ... pic.twitter.com/AaCWCxoYI9
Thank you to everyone who watched Wednesday's Downtown!
— Masanori Morita (@HITMANmorita) May 20, 2026
The results were disastrous, but I had so much fun!
Please definitely call me again!
I want revenge!
The whole country has found out that I'm a complete idiot just from the phone call-based caricature.
— Chitama Rockets (@CHITAMA_ROCKETS) May 20, 2026
But being able to appear on Suiyobi no Downtown is a memory I'll cherish forever!!!
Thank you #WednesdayDowntown #PhoneCaricatureContest pic.twitter.com/K2sglc9mn7
We're making a game that's like a PC-98! It's scheduled for release this year! pic.twitter.com/btEv3Xerrj
— Chipushishi (@chipushishi) May 20, 2026
TV Anime 'The King of Tomb Raiders' Irene Holton Character PV [Broadcasting begins July 2026 on Fuji TV, Kansai TV, and others!] - YouTube
'Kiki's Delivery Service' IMAX Limited Screening [Starting June 19th (Fri)] - YouTube
Trailer for the 'Japanese Prototypes Pack' DLC for 'Project Motor Racing' - YouTube
Atomic Owl Trailer | PS5® & PS4® - YouTube
'Coffee Talk Tokyo' - Launch Trailer - YouTube
'GUREI' | Announcement & Release Date Trailer - YouTube
Yoshi and the Mysterious Encyclopedia Opening Movie - YouTube
'Outbound' Development Diary #2: Off to the Great Outdoors: Alone or with Friends - YouTube
Crystal of Atlantis: Trailer for the new profession 'Oni Blade' - YouTube
Crystal of Atlantis x NieR:Automata Collaboration Announcement | PS5® Games - YouTube
'Marathon' 'Triage' Cinematic Trailer - YouTube
TV data proves that middle-aged and older audiences are watching an unusually large number of 'isekai' (otherworld) anime... Analyzing trends and factors [Spring 2026 Anime] | Otaku Research Institute
◆Sports, Entertainment, Music, and Film (Entertainment)
[Important Announcement] https://t.co/ZuI0KT3XXk
— i☆Ris (@iris_official_) May 21, 2026
Photos taken by fans during the designated photo-taking time are available.
There have been cases where posts that violate moral standards have been used without permission.
Consequently, although it is with great regret that we must,
We will be suspending the photography time for the currently ongoing tour.
[AEW] WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley joins the team! First appearance on pre-show for Okada vs. Takeshita PPV | Tokyo Sports Web
[Yukihiko Tsutsumi's latest film] Something is wrong with this funeral. / Trailer for the film 'hinata' - YouTube
Masters of The Universe – Official Final Trailer - YouTube
◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
The refreshing tartness of Italian lemons and the sweetness of honey | Akagi Dairy Co., Ltd.
New product 'Seventeen Ice White Sour® [Chewy Jelly]' to be released on Monday, May 25th. 'An ice cream you'll want to share with friends,' co-created with high school students | [Official] Ezaki Glico
Fukufuku Saisai Seafood Flavored Vermicelli - New Release June 15, 2026 | Acecook Co., Ltd.
Rich! Rich! Local Specialty Rich Tanmen Noodles - New Release June 15, 2026 | Acecook Co., Ltd.
'Mikatahara Danshaku Potato Chips - Lightly Salted / Seaweed Salt' (Available from May 21st) | News Release | Nissin Foods Group
'Healthy Mineral Barley Tea Ice Slurry' to be released on Monday, May 25th | Newsroom | Ito En Corporate Information Site
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