Headline news for May 27, 2026



Baskin-Robbins, the ice cream chain, and the popular RPG 'Dragon Quest,' which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, will be collaborating on a campaign that will begin on Monday, June 1st, 2026.

Dragon Quest Collaboration Campaign | BR Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream

https://www.br31.jp/contents/topics/260601_02.html

A new flavor, ' Critical Hit! -Golden Pineapple Lemonade- ' (420 yen including tax), has been released. It combines a light blue lemonade-flavored sorbet with a sweet and juicy yellow golden pineapple-flavored sorbet, and Baskin-Robbins' first ever fizzy candy, with a surprising lemon ribbon that is sour and spicy.



' Slimes Have Appeared! Battle Sunday ' (580 yen including tax) featuring slime-shaped chocolates.



The ' Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Set ' (Regular: 3,560 yen including tax / Small: 3,000 yen including tax), which contains eight ice creams in a specially designed box, comes with a Slime keychain.



The ' Slimes Have Appeared! Ice Cream Cake ' (4300 yen including tax) is topped with slime made of sugar candy.



Additionally, the first 200,000 customers who purchase items totaling 500 yen or more (including tax) between June 1st (Monday) and June 3rd (Wednesday) will receive a commemorative collaboration sticker.

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

We asked Kevin Mitnick, once feared as a 'legendary hacker,' a variety of questions - GIGAZINE

An interview with director Masaaki Yuasa of the film 'Inu-Oh': We heard about his desire to give viewers a feeling of 'joy' that goes beyond mere 'satisfaction' - GIGAZINE

This is what MAPPA, the animation studio that produced Garo: Divine Flame and Rage of Bahamut: Genesis, is all about - GIGAZINE

6% of Americans believe they can defeat a bear with their bare hands - GIGAZINE

A comparison video featuring various mechs and robots lined up in order of size has appeared: Just how big can giant robots get? - GIGAZINE

85,000 cubic meters of radioactive waste are being housed in a massive dome-shaped structure built on an island in the Pacific Ocean - GIGAZINE

ICQ, the instant messenger known for its catchphrase 'Ahhh!', will shut down on June 26, 2024, ending its 28-year history - GIGAZINE

The reason why clothes and towels that have just been washed quickly start to smell like dirty rags has been revealed - GIGAZINE

Mount Everest's summit becomes 'traffic jam' with a massive number of climbers, resulting in numerous fatalities - GIGAZINE

How closely can you resemble the Mona Lisa with makeup? A challenge that achieves a level of perfection beyond imagination - GIGAZINE

A 'nudist pub' where you can eat and drink completely naked officially opens in London - GIGAZINE

Kana Satomi, holder of four women's titles, becomes the first woman to advance to the main tournament of a title match - GIGAZINE

What is the 'Bill Gates Line,' which shows the difference between a 'platform' and an 'aggregator' as defined by Bill Gates, the creator of Windows? - GIGAZINE

The developer of the 'blink tag' reveals the little-known reason behind the creation of the blinking text tag. - GIGAZINE

◆ Ideas (notes, miscellaneous things)
















◆Science (Science, Academics, Technology)
Kyoto University reveals the origin of blood cells 700 million years ago; immune cells belong to multiple lineages - Nikkei Shimbun

The long-standing mystery of why the arms of the carnivorous dinosaur Tyrannosaurus Rex were so small has finally been solved? (1/2) - CNN.co.jp

Plant fertilized eggs utilize mechanics to grow ~Growth and mechanics... | Press Releases & Research Results | Tohoku University

Rare Earth-Free, Highly Sensitive Stress-Induced Luminescence Achieved with Zinc Oxide — Near-Infrared Emission Without Power Supply, Expected to Thrive in Medical and Infrastructure Applications — | Technology & Materials - TSUKUBA JOURNAL

New Electrolyte Design Guidelines for Achieving Ultra-High Efficiency in Metal Secondary Batteries: Suppression of Side Reactions Through Combination of Ionic Properties

The extinction date of Naumann's elephants in the Japanese archipelago was 10,000 years earlier than previously thought | University of Tokyo

Why don't yeasts die from the ethanol they produce themselves? | Research and Adoption Information | Gifu University

Discovery of a key molecule that stabilizes T cell fate: FoxP3 regulatory mechanism by Satb1 | Kyoto University

Creation of FCC pure cobalt with excellent strength and ductility — Control of phase stability through grain refinement — Faculty of Engineering and Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University

Internet addiction and gambling problems found to be linked – the reality revealed in a large-scale survey of over 5,000 university students (Professor Morihiro Ito, Associate Professor Ayami Yamamoto, et al.) | News | Chubu University

[Press Release] Discovery of a mysterious, gigantic circular structure and surrounding wall dating back 5,300 years: Evidence of the birth of a city separate from agricultural civilizations!? - Tokushima University

Joint Announcement: Formation of Functional Interfaces Using Friction – Elucidating Part of the Mechanism by which Highly Slippery Surfaces are Formed on Carbon-Based Amorphous Materials –

◆Society, Politics, and Economy (Events, World News, Business)
Prime Minister says there is 'no record' of contact with secretary regarding defamatory video report | NEWSjp

Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akazawa to send executives to Russia 'to protect the assets of Japanese companies' | NHK News | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Russia

Bill to revise the retrial system begins deliberation in the House of Representatives: What are the key issues? [Details] | NHK News | Retrial system revision, House of Representatives, Diet

Prime Minister says 'difficult to check each item' during online meeting between secretary and video creator [Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, President of the Liberal Democratic Party] [Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi]: Asahi Shimbun

Minister of Education Matsumoto urges peace education to 'proceed without being intimidated' following Doshisha International's 'illegal' designation: Asahi Shimbun

Naphtha-derived chemicals could be in short supply as early as the end of June, former Marubeni president warns | TBS CROSS DIG with Bloomberg

[Editorial] The Shinkansen Highway Project Hits a Wall: Time to Review a Plan from Half a Century Ago: Asahi Shimbun

Reading Politics: 'Just be quiet and be patient' - Aso's foresight and the growing influence of the only faction | Mainichi Shimbun

Israel announces killing of Hamas military leader, Commander Ode, says he has 'sent him to his comrades in hell.' (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News

Nagano Prefectural Police: Two men, aged 17 and 18, arrested on suspicion of breaking into a police station by smashing windows with an iron pipe... They were apprehended after being warned with a handgun: Yomiuri Shimbun

Russia can now send troops abroad under the pretext of protecting its indicted citizens... President Putin signs bill to amend law: Yomiuri Shimbun

Executions surge in the US: Florida stands out, a scene witnessed in front of a prison [Trump's return]: Asahi Shimbun

Israeli companies suspected of interfering in French local elections, possibly targeting far-left candidates who supported the Palestinian cause; prosecutors investigating. (3 photos) International News: AFPBB News

Trump made 3,700 trades in US stocks, raising suspicions of profit-seeking in NVIDIA and Boeing - Nikkei

[Breaking News] National Intelligence Council Establishment Law Passed | 47NEWS

◆Lifestyle (Life, Living, Health)
If you buy your children anything they want and let them do everything they want when they're little, they'll grow up to be free from greed and complexes. → Mixed reactions: 'It depends on the child' - Togetter

While on a plane, I was suddenly made to practice emergency maneuvers, and I thought, 'Is this the end? Was my life worth it?'... A post by a passenger involved in the emergency landing of a SkyMark plane goes viral - Togetter

Amid the crisis of soaring translation rights fees due to the weak yen, Hayakawa Publishing launches a new series of foreign literature... 'We want to encounter extraordinary talent': Yomiuri Shimbun

'The only road I can take to get out of my house' was suddenly and completely blocked off for construction → I went to complain because there was no prior explanation, and it turned out to be the fault of the town office that commissioned the work - Togetter




My parents' house was burglarized, and I thought, 'Is this one of those trendy burglaries?' but then a police officer's comment changed everything - Togetter

'We cannot guarantee safety,' says official Arabic Yamato liquid glue company, warning against misuse of the glue for purposes other than its intended use, as seen on social media: 'Did they stick hair to paper instead?' - Togetter

I went hiking in the mountains and noticed a tick had attached itself to me, so I shone a black light on it and it glowed brightly. This might be the perfect solution for tick checking! - Togetter

What food shocked a Dutchman on his trip to Japan? 'I was surprised that we had to cook it ourselves even though we were paying for it.' - Togetter




◆IT & Gadgets (Internet, Software, Hardware, Mobile)
Nissin has used a middle school student known for his smug expression and the quote 'If you're spending money like this, I'm worried about the future' in an interview for their new Donbei product, sparking discussion about 'How on earth did they find him?' - Togetter

Data center construction lawsuit: The point of contention is the use of the facility, which is not specified in the law—office or factory? - Nikkei

Statistical Data | Domestic Personal Computer Shipments in FY2026

PC prices surge 30% in one month. Reduced shipments signal the arrival of winter for the PC market - PC Watch

From 'unknown' to suddenly organizing the PHP Conference Odawara: Turning points for the proactive Asumi always seem to come 'from the other side' | LIFE DRAFT

[Apology] We will be suspending updates to Kindou Special Edition. We cannot overcome the limitations of X. | Kindou Special Edition

Logitech has launched a new haptic feedback feature that allows the MX MASTER 4 to work directly with Windows 11.

Isn't it scary that stores can change the billing amount after a credit card payment has been processed? - Kannai Kangai Diary







Japan Rail Flow — Passenger throughput per segment



The reason why newspaper reporters created DTP software for newspapers: The extraordinary 27-year history of the free software 'Asahikan Taro' [Focus] - Levatech LAB

◆Anime, Games, and Manga (Subculture)
Game stocks: Sony Group more promising than Nintendo? New releases of popular titles will decide the winner - Nikkei

A story about a relative who called me saying their CD player was broken, and I offered to give them mine. After the call, my wife, who was listening nearby, got angry and said, 'That's mine! Why are you talking about giving it away to someone else without asking?' - Togetter




'THE RIBBON HERO' First Trailer Released / Streaming Exclusively Worldwide on Netflix Starting August 8, 2026 (Sat) - YouTube











[Super Ultra Plump and Bouncy Cyborg Marilyn DX / PC98 X68000] [Retro Game Let's Play Commentary] - Nico Nico Douga



[Forza Horizon 6] Miyamai Horizon! [VOICEPEAK Commentary] - Nico Nico Douga





Notice of Suspension of Publication of 'Dokodemo Young Champion' | Akita Shoten







[24-Hour Limited Release] Mononoke: Nue [Pre-Release Celebration for Mononoke: The Movie Chapter 3 - Snake God!] - YouTube


[Main Cast Revealed] TV Anime 'TANK CHAIR' Character PV - Broadcasting in Fall 2026! - YouTube


'It Reaches' Launch Trailer | PS5® - YouTube


'Perceptum' Announcement Trailer | PS5® - YouTube


'BrokenLore: ASCEND' Trailer | TOKYO TOWER Official Licensed Horror Experience 🗼 - YouTube


Street Fighter 6 DriveTech Wear Outfit Showcase Trailer - YouTube


'NTE: Neverness to Everness' Ver.1.1 'Corridor of Dreams' Trailer | PS5® Games - YouTube


[Genshin Impact] Codename K, Mission Start. - YouTube


[Genshin Impact] Character animation 'Words of the Story' - YouTube


'Dragon Quest the DIVE -To the Stage of Unseen Adventures-' Promotional Video - YouTube


'Dragon Quest' 40th Anniversary Special Page | SQUARE ENIX











































































































































































◆Sports, Entertainment, Music, and Film (Entertainment)
One day after Giants manager Abe's resignation, an online petition calling for his return has been launched, with 'the dangers of AI' also being a point of contention... Celebrities have signed - Sponichi Annex Baseball

Editorial: Manager Abe resigns; the fact of his violence is serious: Yomiuri Shimbun

[Uncut] Former Giants manager Abe holds press conference; arrested and released on suspicion of assaulting his eldest daughter -- News Live (NTV NEWS LIVE) - YouTube


[Following Manager Abe's resignation] Giants interim manager Hashigami and captain Kishida give comments - YouTube


'This is terrible in the media': News of the arrest of Giants manager Abe is being portrayed as a form of punishment, but legally, arrest does not result in a criminal record - Togetter

Regarding the transfer of shares in New Japan Pro-Wrestling Co., Ltd. | Bushiroad Co., Ltd.







New Japan Pro-Wrestling in Shock! Parent company Bushiroad transfers all shares to TV Asahi and CyberAgent, a new structure after 14 years | Tokyo Sports Web




Deep Monster's trainer, Ikee, comments on jockey J. Mac: 'As someone involved in this industry, I'm disappointed' - Overseas | Horse Racing: Nikkan Sports

A former top jockey analyzes James MacDonald's punishment as 'too lenient.'

'Shelter' Japanese Trailer | Opening August 28th (Fri) - YouTube


[Trailer with theme song] Kenshi Yonezu's 'Yotaka' has been chosen! | Movie 'Kingdom: The Soul's Decisive Battle' opens July 17th (Fri) - YouTube


Toy Story 5 | Final Trailer | Get Tickets Now - YouTube


◆New products (clothing, food, shelter)
Wakame All-Star Wakame Ramen (Soy Sauce Flavor) - New Release June 22, 2026 | Acecook Co., Ltd.




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