Jun 11, 2026 19:05:00

Headline news for June 11, 2026

Pizza Hut's annual appreciation campaign, 'Founding Anniversary 2026,' began on Thursday, June 11th, 2026. For 11 days only, from Monday, June 15th to Sunday, June 21st, three of their long-loved traditional pizzas will be available at special prices.

Anniversary Sale | Pizza Hut

https://www.pizzahut.jp/topic/foundation/festival

The offer applies to three medium-sized pizzas: 'Super Supreme,' 'New Special Bulgogi,' and 'Seafood Mix.' In honor of Pizza Hut's founding year, 1958, they will be offered for 1,958 yen (tax included) for takeout. Delivery will cost 2,890 yen (tax included).

Additionally, during the campaign period, the fee for changing eligible pizzas to the 'iron pan pizza crust' will be waived, and HUT REWARDS members will receive five times the usual number of slices when ordering. The campaign will be held at Pizza Hut stores nationwide, however, some stores and products will be excluded.

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

In age-gap couples, is it better for the older or younger partner to be happier? Are there differences between men and women? - GIGAZINE

Image generation software 'ComfyUI' discovered to have a keylogger embedded in its nodes, allowing all inputs, including credit card information and passwords, to be leaked - GIGAZINE

Google's 'Green Light' project reduces red light waiting times, cutting stop-and-go traffic at intersections by 30% while keeping costs down - GIGAZINE

I tried out 'metacil,' a pencil made with a special lead that can write for 16km without sharpening - GIGAZINE

A woman who gave birth to '10 twins' was reported, but it turned out to be a lie - GIGAZINE

Why is crushed stone laid along the sides of railway tracks? - GIGAZINE

The cost of extracting carbon dioxide from the air is surprisingly low - GIGAZINE

◆ Ideas (notes, miscellaneous things)
Indonesian: 'I found an interesting medicine when I went to Japan! It's supposed to make your body odor and breath smell like roses... so I tried it... and now even my burps, urine, and poop smell like roses!' - Togetter

#Posting works I made on impulse without thinking too deeply about them
The day after the Nintendo Direct pic.twitter.com/WwzDlbw6Cn
— Slanting Wind (@08103_Regamys) June 10, 2026

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— Yuki@PopYakuza and IListOoutFan (@yuki_benzene) June 8, 2026

'Oh no, I've fallen into the Reichenbach Falls! This is the place where a famous detective named Sherlock Holmes once fell and drowned.' https://t.co/ft5UivYaWa
— sukoyakamuimui (@sukoyakamuimui) June 10, 2026

JoJo pose pic.twitter.com/MTanIGvLtP
— Kazutoshi Ono (@kazutoshi_ono_) June 10, 2026

Understood. pic.twitter.com/lmh0kLYUFh
— Oishi Mizu (@oississui) June 10, 2026

◆Science (Science, Academics, Technology)

Last year, I found a mysterious insect in a nearby forest that was using a twig as a makeshift nest. I was so curious about what it was that I kept it as a pet for about a year (the video is a time-lapse of it while I was raising it).
Its true identity was finally revealed the other day: it was a beetle larva!

It wasn't a nesting moth or caddisfly as I expected, but a beetle... Do such things even exist!? pic.twitter.com/FiARY2w10K
— Gen Masunaga 𝖦𝗅𝖺𝗌𝗌 𝖠𝗋𝗍𝗂𝗌𝗍 (@masunaga_gen) June 10, 2026

◆Society, Politics, and Economy (Events, World News, Business)
A bear that appeared in Amanohashidate, one of Japan's three most scenic spots, Kyoto, was captured with a tranquilizer gun | NHK News | Kyoto Prefecture, bear damage

Bears appear in various locations: How will they be captured using tranquilizer guns? A look at the tense situation from start to finish | NHK News | Bear attacks in Miyagi and Tochigi prefectures

Bear attacks are spreading; 27 people have been injured this fiscal year in 9 prefectures, including in residential areas | NHK News | Bear attacks, environment, Ministry of the Environment

Bear sighted in Amanohashidate, Kyoto, one of Japan's three most scenic spots; captured after being shot with a tranquilizer gun; resident who witnessed it says 'I felt terrified' | Kyoto Shimbun Digital, Kyoto/Shiga news site

Yohei Kono, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, dies at 89 | NHK News | Obituary

Yohei Kono, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, died on the 8th of this month at the age of 89. He served as president of the Liberal Democratic Party and Minister of Foreign Affairs, among other positions. In 1993, he issued the 'Kono Statement.' | TBS NEWS DIG

[Breaking News] Prime Minister Takaichi's secretary says 'I can't be certain,' but admits to participating in online meetings. Regarding reports of defamatory videos created by Prime Minister Takaichi's camp | TBS NEWS DIG

Prime Minister Takaichi's secretary confirms audio in defamatory video report: 'It sounds like my voice' [Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi]: Asahi Shimbun

The defamatory video of Prime Minister Takaichi: 'Violation of party rules,' 'Same as doping,' 'Isn't she usurping power unfairly?' Even LDP members harbor lingering doubts | Josei Jishin

[Breaking News] Prime Minister Takaichi admits 'secretary participated in online meeting' in response to 'defamatory video reporting' (Published June 10, 2026) | NTV NEWS NNN

Tamaki says he 'knows' the company representative involved in the defamatory video scandal targeting Takaichi's campaign | Mainichi Shimbun

'We were wronged. It's frustrating.' Murai abandons legal action over false rumors in Miyagi gubernatorial election | Mainichi Shimbun

'Legislative consensus' on stable imperial succession compiled and submitted to the Prime Minister | NHK News | Imperial Family, House of Representatives, House of Councillors

Team Mirai's 'right-hand man to party leader Yasuno,' Secretary-General Satoshi Takayama (39), demands face-to-face meetings even during typhoons: a double-dealing stance on digitalization | Weekly Bunshun

46-year-old man arrested on the spot for allegedly assaulting a participant in a protest against Governor Saito [Hyogo Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun

Iran attacks US bases in Jordan and Bahrain; escalation of retaliation after US helicopter downing. (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News

[Breaking News] Iran declares blockade of the Strait of Hormuz | 47NEWS

High-end fruits at ridiculously low prices: Are there loopholes in countermeasures as varieties are increasingly being exported to China? | Mainichi Shimbun

Mega solar power plant's reflected light confirmed to last up to 53 minutes; operator's simulation showed '5 minutes' possible…Fukushima City | TBS NEWS DIG

Hokuetsu Express fails to raise 4.15 million yen in crowdfunding donations; considers legal action against the operating company, refusing to 'give up' | Niigata Nippo

I was wondering why a railway company would take an interest in an unknown, inexperienced project like this instead of a major one like CAMPFIRE, but it seems like 'Travel and Railways' teamed up and acted as an intermediary... https://t.co/fcBCoGBxuQ pic.twitter.com/0Xg5QO6cER
— Osaka-Subway.com/Railway Press (@OsakaSubwaycom) June 11, 2026

Numerous car break-ins reported at Ryukyu University, including 10 attempted break-ins; items such as sanshin (Okinawan stringed instrument) stolen.

Woman stabbed in underground shopping area in Tennoji, Osaka; two attackers flee | NHK News | Crimes and accidents, Osaka Prefecture

Bank of Japan Governor Ueda hospitalized; expected to miss policy meeting on the 15th-16th, voting to proceed with 8 members - Nikkei

Kyodo News probably decided to announce that he resigned on May 20th because things got too bad.
The person in question was supposed to resign on May 20th, but after going out drinking, they completely lost their company-issued PC, smartphone, and employee ID on May 29th. No matter how you look at it, something is seriously wrong.

Former Kyodo News reporter loses company-issued PC and employee ID card in Tokyo (Kyodo News)...
— Tea Snack (@ttensan2nd) June 10, 2026

Inose of the Japan Innovation Party proposes that 'welfare recipients should bear the cost of medical expenses,' but Health Minister Ueno is cautious, saying it would 'discourage unnecessary medical visits' - Sankei News

70% of children seek medical attention immediately when feeling unwell; 'Even if it's free, use it appropriately,' says the Japan Health Insurance Association: Jiji.com

Former Air Canada captain flew for 17 years with a fake pilot's license - CNN.co.jp

Israeli soldier shoots and kills infant in West Bank, claims he fired at accelerating vehicle, denies claim in video (5 photos) International News: AFPBB News

◆Lifestyle (Life, Living, Health)
It was discovered that several boys in my daughter's class had been peeping at girls changing clothes and spreading rumors about the color of their underwear. The offending boys received individual warnings from the teacher, but their parents did not apologize. - Togetter

A child raised in a family where both parents are doctors and television, smartphones, and social media were forbidden... → Went to a national university in the humanities. 'He escaped, cleverly.' 'This is a quiet rebellion, and an incredibly clever move.' - Togetter

I ordered a large iced coffee at Doutor, but it came in a regular size. I thought they would remake the drink for me, but they just poured it into a large cup. - Togetter

This year's June really feels like 'June of the Heisei era,' it's great! 'The temperature and humidity are just too ideal,' 'I wish it could stay like the summers of the early Heisei era...' - Togetter

I went to Barneys to buy sandals and was told, 'We've switched to autumn/winter items.' The fashion industry is crazy → On the other hand, maybe Uniqlo is strong because 'they actually sell clothes that you can wear at that time'? - Togetter

'This will affect the credibility of all male doctors, won't it?' Former medical intern referred to prosecutors for secretly filming women giving birth → Furthermore, the man had secretly filmed women more than 100 times at train stations and shopping malls - Togetter

Today, when I went to a large hospital, all the young male staff had this hairstyle. 'There were so many of them, it was like it was mandated by the dress code.' 'It's easy because you don't have to style your hair.' - Togetter

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— Jean-Paul Nishi (@JP_NISHI) June 10, 2026

Yesterday, when I was going from Suidobashi West Exit to Korakuen, I tried to cross this overpass and saw an old man with bad legs slip and fall on the slope at the entrance to the bridge.
'Be careful, it's slippery,' they said, and I thought, 'No way, lol,' but it really is slippery. Why did they make it like this? Are they stupid? pic.twitter.com/gSNkAvAnWX
— Unkontetsu@C108 Day 2 (Sun) East Chi 62b (@kontetu1) June 9, 2026

Yesterday, when I was trying to cross an overpass, an old man with a bad leg slipped and fell on the slope at the entrance to the bridge... He told me, 'Be careful, it's slippery,' and it really was slippery. 'Why did they build it like this?' - Togetter

I received a call from the police about a suspicious person, but... I reread it about three times. 'This is a bit much... I'm sure the witness couldn't believe their eyes... scary.' 'The police officer who wrote this must have a tough job.' - Togetter

Store clerk screams, more than 15 people line up, locals are furious... A long queue forms at Seven-Eleven for half-price smoothies: 'Time is precious, yet people are becoming obsessed with saving a few hundred yen' - Togetter

A senior official from headquarters came to inspect the Sendai branch office, which had been swept away by the 3/11 tsunami, but the first thing he said was, 'You guys are wearing filthy uniforms,' and he was beaten up. - Togetter

📢【Please Note】Do not ride motorcycles on suspension bridges!!

We have installed warning signs because some tourists were riding motorcycles across the Tanize Suspension Bridge.
Many of the suspension bridges in the village are used as local residents' access routes, and some are not designed for vehicle traffic.
Walk across the suspension bridge and enjoy the scenery at your leisure! 👀✨ pic.twitter.com/fAeiZ8eufM
— Totsukawa Village Public Relations Team [Official] (@totsukawa_vill) June 11, 2026

The excessive planting of cedar trees, the ineffective fishing quotas, the exhaustion of the Ice Age generation—I think they all have something in common at their root: 'The Japanese are incapable of resource management.' - posfie

I've worked shifts for decades, but I switched to a regular calendar-based work schedule this April. My thoughts: 'Has everyone been going through this much hardship all this time?' - Togetter

◆IT & Gadgets (Internet, Software, Hardware, Mobile)
The Ableton Live Extensions SDK, a hot topic right now. We tried it out to see what it's really like and whether even a beginner can use it! | DTM Station

Prompting in Claude Fable 5 - Claude API Docs

Q. I've heard that it's better to have some kind of support for modern graphics cards. Is that actually true?

A. This is what happens ⤵ pic.twitter.com/Juuc43fuHv
— PCONES (@PCONES) June 9, 2026

Tele-existence unveils convenience store bagging robot, aiming for practical use by 2029 - Nikkei

Accessing the company network from outside without a VPN: Cloudflare Zero Trust (free tier) ZTNA setup procedure #Security - Qiita

Episode 914: I want to connect a VPN within my home network even in an IPv6-only environment. Trying out Pangolin's private resources | gihyo.jp

Practical Usage of the Firefox Add-on 'DownThemAll!' | How to Download PDFs in Bulk | Pearl's Portal

The identity verification process using the front camera on smartphones, where they look left and right, apparently involves actual human observation, and according to someone involved, a significant number of both men and women are doing it while naked, so everyone be careful - Togetter

Why can Brave remove ads without extensions? A quick 5-minute explanation of how it works #browser - Qiita

I'm building an environment to read PDFs using Ollama and Qwen.

I understand what you're trying to say, so I'm really sorry.

Because they're upset about not being able to access the Japanese server, some are trying to force changes by portraying exclusion as a bad thing.

- It has value because it is a gathering of Japanese people.
- From 'It's valuable' to 'It's frustrating that I can't get in.'

Here... https://t.co/yEZlb50fL5
— BlendieStick (@BlendieStick) June 11, 2026

LUUP: First fatal accident in Tokyo reignites calls for its abolition; 'It should be abolished'—Metropolitan Police Department data reveals the harsh reality that '70% are in Tokyo' | Weekly Women's PRIME

Sanwa's power strip that can be plugged in both vertically and horizontally: The true advantages I discovered after using it - Keitai Watch

◆Anime, Games, and Manga (Subculture)
A crazy cult RPG that tries to spread a new religion to the children who play it [TAO: Way / Famicom] [Retro Game Let's Play Commentary] - Nico Nico Douga

Almost no information available online! A masterpiece European action game [Borobodur/Amiga] [Retro game commentary] - Nico Nico Douga

While *Parasyte* is sometimes criticized for its 'poor artwork,' seeing the original manuscripts at the art exhibition reveals that the art is not only skillful but also incredibly sharp, making it a truly compelling and well-crafted manga. - Togetter

When I had to be hospitalized for an extended period, the biggest problem was 'how to get my car back home from the hospital'... 'Goodbye My Car Life': The wife's poignant recollections about the beloved car of author Yuuki Sei - Togetter

A sign at Seven-Eleven said 'Tamagotchi gacha will be on sale from 1 PM,' so I went 10 minutes early, thinking it would be a nuisance to wait too long inside the store, but they told me, 'We've already sold them all!' → It's annoying how many convenience stores don't stick to their sales start times - Togetter

Please recommend some decaf coffees for my caffeine addiction recovery diary . pic.twitter.com/E6REHVpAdh
— Nobeko and Siamese cat Azuki (@yamanobejin) June 5, 2026

Notice regarding AI-generated videos and music using Yuiko Ohara's name and voice without permission . pic.twitter.com/fybzgNCtrj
— Yuiko Ohara_STAFF🌙 (@yuiko_staff) June 10, 2026

Bratty girl pic.twitter.com/b3KhgKiEGW
— tenten (@tentenchan2525) June 11, 2026

It seems like recent remakes often try to modernize the characters, but in the process, they completely strip away the original characters' quirks and mannerisms.

Speaking of 002, that pointed nose and sharp profile weren't just old-fashioned design elements; they were symbols of the character, encompassing his short temper, quick-to-fight personality, rebelliousness, and even a sense of speed. ... https://t.co/t7ZaGOzwIp
— Chappy (@junhagemay) June 10, 2026