Headline news for July 8, 2026
The official website for visitors to 'Tokyo Game Show 2026' opened on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, and information such as ticket details, the main visual, and organizer-planned events were all released at once. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the event and will be held for the first time in history over five days, from Thursday, September 17 to Monday, September 21, 2026. The venues are Makuhari Messe and TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall, with September 17th and 18th being business days and September 19th to 21st being open to the public.
TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 | Tokyo Game Show 2026
https://tgs.cesa.or.jp/2026/
⊹₊🌐 Official Website 𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙣🌐₊⊹ The #TGS2026 official website is now open! 🎉✨ https://t.co/DCXJDr1Rel
— TOKYO GAME SHOW (@tokyo_game_show) July 8, 2026
We will be continuously updating this page with the latest information, including exhibitor details, tickets, and a venue map! 📢
Be sure to check it out! 🎮 #TokyoGameShow30th pic.twitter.com/s56sAU9i1b
The main visual that was released was created by illustrator Zashikiwarashi for the second year in a row. The visual expresses the appeal of TGS2026, which will be held for the first time over five days, with the theme of 'The longest ever, 5 days full of fun.'
A new 'Premium Ticket' has been introduced, allowing entry to all three public days. Priced at 30,000 yen (tax included), it includes benefits such as priority entry and access to a private lounge. In addition, a '30th Anniversary Ticket' priced at 3,300,000 yen (tax included) has been prepared to commemorate the 30th anniversary, and details on the sales of each ticket have also been revealed.
Incidentally, on the same day of the same month in the past, we published the following article.
An open-source project's source code was completely stolen by a startup, which then arbitrarily applied a different license, causing a major uproar - GIGAZINE
Common characteristics of 'psychopathic brains' revealed through brain scans - GIGAZINE
Why cats' 'meow' sounds melt people's hearts - GIGAZINE
Study shows that mixing Red Bull with alcohol can impair brain function - GIGAZINE
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attacked during speech, left in critical condition and unconscious after being shot - GIGAZINE
[Obituary] Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe dies after being shot during a speech - GIGAZINE
The 'lens aberration problem' that has baffled scientists for over 2000 years has finally been solved - GIGAZINE
World's first commercial 'sand cell' begins energy storage in Finland - GIGAZINE
Kentucky Fried Chicken's TV commercial, which satirizes the 'fake injury' phenomenon that has been a hot topic during the World Cup, is a huge hit - GIGAZINE
How are semiconductor manufacturing plants responding to the rapidly increasing demand? - GIGAZINE
What conclusions did Iceland reach after conducting an experiment to reduce working hours to 35 hours per week for about seven years? - GIGAZINE
◆ Ideas (notes, miscellaneous things)
The fried chicken I bought wasn't in a shopping bag...
— Ura🍼✨ (@kogaoninareruyo) July 7, 2026
I realized it after I got home, and frantically called the store, but instead of telling the cashier, 'I'm the one who called about the Karaage-kun,' I got too excited and blurted out, 'I'm the one who called about the Karaage-kun!'
Costco is famous for its free returns policy, but I suddenly remembered a shocking experience I had as a member some time ago.
— ystk (@lawkus) July 7, 2026
I once bought a pair of glasses at Costco and loved them, but they broke after a few months. So I went to Costco to have them repaired.
Shop employee: 'This can't be fixed.'
Me: 'I see. Well, I guess there's nothing we can do about it.'
This is a story about when I was pregnant and went shopping at an Aeon mall in Niigata, where my husband's family lives.
— Ura🍼✨ (@kogaoninareruyo) July 8, 2026
The shop assistant asked me, 'What would you like to do?'
When asked,
'I'm perfectly fine with that.'
When I replied with a straight face, the store clerk's shoulders trembled
'...It's a noshi (decorative paper wrapping). Noshi.'
(laughs)
It wasn't 'onushi' (you), it was 'noshi' (a formal way of addressing someone).
As soon as the junior female colleague who had gone to the orientation for the job interview returned to her seat...
— pentabu (@pentabutabu) July 7, 2026
'I married the man I dated for two years, but in the end it didn't work out.'
'What exactly can you assess about a candidate in a mere 60-minute interview?'
Me: 'Isn't this a bit too intense for just casual conversation?'
I mistakenly asked my subordinate, 'Let me see this for a bit,' and he replied, 'I'm not a kid anymore, I can do it myself,' which was a defeat. And then the patient completely ignored it.
— Good Sensei 👍🍧 ENT Doctor (@0RLandNTD) July 7, 2026
I was relaxing outside in the sauna when a child about 3 years old came over, filled a bucket with hot water, and poured it over my shoulders. I figured it was probably just a kind gesture from a 3-year-old, so I said 'thank you.' From then on, he turned into a little fairy who kept pouring water on me. His dad apologized profusely before taking the fairy away and then treated me to a cola. Thank you, fairy! pic.twitter.com/T2oK5Lppql
— Torazaki@Zakki (@zakkimerukari) July 7, 2026
◆Science (Science, Academics, Technology)
Camel crickets controlled by horsehair worms have been found to become carriers of 'omega-3 fatty acids' | National Geographic Japan website
Neanderthals and modern humans shared values—a history of human interaction revealed by tiny shell fossils— | Kyoto University
Four years of mystery... What exactly is that strange 'tiny red dot' in space? | National Geographic Japan website
◆Society, Politics, and Economy (Events, World News, Business)
Shin Nippon Kagaku to mass-produce fully farmed eels: 1 million juvenile eels in Kagoshima - Nikkei
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism issues first-ever guidelines to increase the number of women's urinals to more than men's, aiming to improve toilet queues - Nikkei
Bankrupt Zen-Toshin may have been falsifying its financial statements for 20 years, potentially facing debt exceeding 60 billion yen | TSR Data Insight | Tokyo Shoko Research
41-year-old man arrested for failing to deliver 157 items, including figurines, to his new address; claims he 'already disposed of them' in Kagoshima | TBS NEWS DIG
Hama Sushi suspected of causing trouble again; 43-year-old man, who was fined 500,000 yen in June, arrested again | Mainichi Shimbun
Woman who returned to Japan after undergoing an illegal transplant surgery was refused treatment by three medical institutions on suspicion of organ trafficking... At the fourth institution, she was told, 'We will examine you, but we will report you to the police,' and she looked relieved: Yomiuri Shimbun
Number of agricultural workers falls below 1 million for the first time as aging farmers continue to leave the industry | NHK News | Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Statistics and Indicators
Ground Self-Defense Force officer arrested for the third time for allegedly acting as a money mule for illegal part-time work. He confessed, 'Even though I'm a Self-Defense Force officer...' The base refused to disclose its position. Kagawa | KSB News | KSB Setouchi Broadcasting
Prime Minister Modi did not say 'beautiful sister' - a 'mistranslation' that occurred during the challenging simultaneous interpretation [Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, President of the Liberal Democratic Party]: Asahi Shimbun
Prime Minister Takaichi's X post does not constitute an official document; some point out the need for 'rules' [Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, President of the Liberal Democratic Party]: Asahi Shimbun
[Breaking News] The three parties of the Liberal Democratic Party, the Japan Innovation Party, and the National Democratic Party agree to aim for revision of the Imperial House Law | 47NEWS
Reading Politics: 'Prime Minister Takaichi's Refusal to Deliberate' Stands Out in the Diet; Risk Avoidance Leads to Unusually Low Attendance | Mainichi Shimbun
'Is this the conservative politics that the Liberal Democratic Party is pursuing?' Former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Murakami criticizes the Takaichi administration [Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi]: Asahi Shimbun
Fukuoka Mayor Takashima acknowledges the contents of his book: 'I was asked for 50 million yen by a council member' [Fukuoka Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun
Names of jurors of the prosecution review committee leaked; Yamaguchi District Public Prosecutors Office reverses course and requests the return of documents from the source | Mainichi Shimbun
Hungarian public television station's 'apology for lie' broadcast goes black | NHK News | Hungary, television station, media
High concentrations of 'permanent chemicals' detected in water samples from a US military base in Greenland (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News
Suspect in Monaco bombing found shot dead in Ukraine, authorities announce (1/2) - CNN.co.jp
Solomon Islands strongly protests China's missile test: 'Stop threatening us if you want to be friends' (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News
Trump mocks Meloni in photoshopped image, saying 'a restraining order is needed.' (2 photos) International News: AFPBB News
◆Lifestyle (Life, Living, Health)
There was a customer at a coffee shop who, when asked by the waiter, 'Would you like to eat?', yelled back, 'I just ate, why would I eat again?!' I wonder what it was that annoyed him so much - Togetter
Actually, last week I was rear-ended by a car that came up behind me.
— Yuu Aoki (@8910works) July 7, 2026
The opposing party, Kokumin Kyosai Coop, stated, 'Dashcam footage is not considered evidence.'
'Actually, you were the one who came from behind and made contact, right?'
'We are not at fault and therefore cannot provide any warranty, so feel free to go to the hospital or get repairs done as you please.'
This one is by far the craziest among all the mutual aid associations lol
A true story that sounds too good to be true. pic.twitter.com/AefT8CAhzH
I was so touched to receive a blue rose as a birthday present – KEISUI ART STUDIO
I'll say it again and again,
— Hana Mama | Mother of three boys (6y4y3y) (@hanamama_ikuji) July 7, 2026
It's important to keep a babysitter on hand for those 'days when you absolutely need them'! ! ! ! ! https://t.co/4nsFwFN5mv
Every morning on the commuter train, there was a man dressed head-to-toe in Montbell gear, and I'd been calling him 'Montbell Man' for some reason. But one day I realized...he gets off at the station where Montbell's headquarters are located. - Togetter
At my old workplace, there was an older woman who did everything that had a 'Do not open' or 'Do not cut' sign on it, and she was immediately fired because it was dangerous. → There are a certain number of people who will do the opposite of what they are told. - Togetter
If I hadn't been in a car equipped with AEB (Automatic Emergency Braking), I would have run over and killed two people. Please forgive me . pic.twitter.com/k0bODbYVuX
— Bokuyo (@bokuyosha) July 5, 2026
First of all, as a premise, there is no explicit provision in the Bible that states 'women cannot become priests.'
— Shota (@shota_) July 8, 2026
The Church's official sources are the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith document *Inter Insigniores* (1976) and the apostolic epistle of John Paul II *Ordinatio Sacerdotalis* (1994). There are three main arguments:
① The fact that all 12 apostles chosen by Jesus were men...
Go to a good university, get a good job, fall in love with the right person, take care of your appearance and health, pursue your hobbies, get married and start a family, build a house, and then, and then, what should you do after that? What's there after you've done all of that? - posfie
Unpleasant, noisy, and too American? Air conditioning controversy erupts in France (1/2) - CNN.co.jp
[Obituary] Picture book author Akiko Hayashi (81) passes away. Her numerous works include 'My First Errand' and 'Good Evening Moon,' with over 20 million copies sold in total. | TBS NEWS DIG
'Kitakata Ramen' on the brink of extinction: Why are so many restaurants closing despite being profitable? #ExpertTopic (Rikiya Yamaji) - Expert - Yahoo! News
I remember feeling like I was already dying last year... so I checked the Japan Meteorological Agency's highest temperature for July 7th, 2025, and it said '37.8,' so I quietly pretended I hadn't seen it.
— Dice Daisu (Wool 72%) (@Saikoroid) July 6, 2026
Nearly 15 years ago, a man in a suit was seriously looking at the stockings in the store... When the poster chose Gunze, he told her he worked for Gunze and asked why she chose them - Togetter
(Insect image included) A horsefly was seen mating with a hornet while preying on it. Were these things really that strong? 'The deadly assassins of the insect world' - Togetter
I told the woman who always cut in line for the train every morning, 'If you come 3 minutes earlier, you can definitely be at the front of the line,' with a smile, and the next day she actually came early and was at the front of the line, which was adorable. - Togetter
Why are special needs schools and developmental centers built in remote locations? → There are various opinions, but one is the NIMBY issue - Togetter
I've become addicted to putting whole carrots in a plastic wrap bag, microwaving them until soft, mashing them roughly, and then seasoning them with my favorite condiments and dressings. My carrot consumption has skyrocketed! - Togetter
This year, 'mud play' was introduced at the nursery school, and when I dressed my child in clothes that said 'clothes that can get dirty,' they took a class photo with the child wearing those clothes → I wondered what kind of clothes they meant, but it was literally just that - Togetter
'If it were me, I'd ask, 'Are you sure?'' - A story about how a pair of glasses bought at Costco broke, and when the owner went to get them repaired, they were replaced with a new pair and the difference was refunded because the new pair was cheaper - Togetter
I've tried pretty much every IT gadget imaginable, from 100,000 yen smart glasses to AI-powered reminders... but a 100-yen store keychain is the one I remember the least. What exactly are humans, anyway? pic.twitter.com/rTlZrUndz7
— EXCEL (@EXCEL__) July 7, 2026
Rainy season ends in northern Kyushu, Chugoku region, and Kinki region; intense heat from morning | NHK News | Weather, Japan Meteorological Agency
◆IT & Gadgets (Internet, Software, Hardware, Mobile)
Cybercriminal youth turns his life around, saying he wants to work in the IT industry: Chiba Prefectural Police provide first-of-its-kind support, referencing overseas examples - Sankei News
'I have no grudge against Bandai': High school freshman arrested on suspicion of causing mass cancellations of video channel members | Mainichi Shimbun
'I can't stand the idea that the cloud is primary and local is secondary.' When you look into the reasons why Microsoft products are hated, the intense hostility directed towards OneDrive becomes visible - Togetter
'All Japanese company employees should read this': DeNA Chairperson Tomoko Nanba's AI utilization methods could be useful for any working professional, not just business executives - Togetter
GPT-5.6 Sol, along with Terra and Luna, will launch publicly this Thursday.
— OpenAI (@OpenAI) July 8, 2026
We're expanding preview access globally now. pic.twitter.com/Uk5HcfSc2e
The idea that someone gifted a blue badge to a voice actor wasn't from a fan or anything, but rather the work of a prankster exploiting a loophole in the payment system, and that it might be a sign of a potential hijacking.
— Pon. (Pon. Lennon) (@Uma_pong) July 7, 2026
① Incidents of people receiving blue badges have been occurring all over the world . https://t.co/Jl05suaDBz
② Minami Tsuda, who was subjected to unauthorized access https://t.co/fOWzA3vQrV https://t.co/Dmpl46jT2N
Is it true that the server fees for 'Mecha Chameleon' are 0 yen? #Beginner - Qiita
The story of how, even though the API and database were located in Tokyo, all queries were crossing the Pacific Ocean.
The difference between abstraction and meta in software design - kawasima
The day when top-tier AI models become 'fully pay-as-you-go': An introduction to model routing with Claude Code - Asial Tech Blog
Notice of Guideline Revision Due to Increase in Products Primarily for Guidance and Informational Purpose - BOOTH
◆Anime, Games, and Manga (Subculture)
'He's a genuinely weird person, all you can do is laugh.' Manga artist Rin Okamoto, who has worked as a manga artist for over 20 years, says he's encountered many weird editors but has never had a bad one... His account of the 'weird editors' he's worked with is generating buzz for its strong quirks - Togetter
[Special Announcement]
— Seikaisha Frontline (@sai_zen_sen) July 7, 2026
Kinoko Nasu
Illustration by Hirokazu Koyama
The novel 'The Night of the Witch'
The series will be published in three volumes by Seikaisha FICTIONS, with consecutive releases in August, September, and October!
TYPE-MOON's visual novel game, ' Mahoutsukai no Yoru' (Witch on the Holy Night ), has been reborn as a novel by Kinoko Nasu himself! #AozakiAokoBirthday pic.twitter.com/BBs36eGZa1
The Surviving Dancer - Nico Nico Douga
Tanabata Zundamon! [VOICEROID Theater] - Nico Nico Douga
Happy Birthday, Zeo! – taigaai
TV Anime 'Saga of Tanya the Evil II' Web Preview | Episode 1 'Salamander Combat Group' - YouTube
Understand the anime 'Saga of Tanya the Evil' in about 3 minutes! - YouTube
[Taiari Deshita. ~Ojou-sama wa Kakutou Game Nante Shinai~] Character PV | Aya Mitsuki (CV. Ikumi Hasegawa) TV Anime 'Taiari Deshita. ~Ojou-sama wa Kakutou Game Nante Shinai~' - YouTube
[Taiari Deshita. ~Ojou-sama wa Kakutou Game Nante Shinai~] Character PV | Yorue Mio (CV. Ichinose Kana) TV Anime 'Taiari Deshita. ~Ojou-sama wa Kakutou Game Nante Shinai~' - YouTube
[In Memory of Tatsuo Sato] Bodacious Space Pirates Movie | July 7th (Tue) 20:00 - July 14th (Tue) 19:59 [Limited Time Only] - YouTube
[In Memory of Tatsuo Sato] Gakuen Senki Muryo | Episodes 1-13 | July 7th (Tue) 20:00 - July 14th (Tue) 19:59 [Limited Time Only] - YouTube
[In Memory of Tatsuo Sato] Stellvia of the Universe | Episodes 1-13 | July 7th (Tue) 20:00 - July 14th (Tue) 19:59 [Limited Time Only] - YouTube
[Tatsuo Sato Memorial Project] Nekojiru Grass | July 7th (Tue) 20:00 - July 14th (Tue) 19:59 [Limited Time Only] - YouTube
'Mahoutsukai no Yoru' (Witch on the Holy Night) Release Date Revealed | Release Date Confirmed: November 20th (Fri) - YouTube
[In Memory of Tatsuo Sato] Bodacious Space Pirates | Episodes 1-13 | July 7th (Tue) 20:00 - July 14th (Tue) 19:59 [Limited Time Only] - YouTube
'THE RIBBON HERO' 2nd 60-second trailer released / Netflix worldwide exclusive streaming begins August 8, 2026 (Sat) - YouTube
TV Anime 'Shangri-La Frontier' 3rd Season Teaser PV | Broadcast begins in January 2027 in the Sunday 5 PM time slot - YouTube
TV Anime 'Thanks for the Match. ~The Young Lady Doesn't Play Fighting Games~' Non-Credit Opening Video | Hanabie. 'Life is Short, Facing the Maiden' - YouTube
'Ghost in the Shell' Non-Credit Opening Video | 'GO GHOST' by King Gnu - YouTube
'Ghost in the Shell' Non-Credit Ending Video | 'Blue' MILLENNIUM PARADE - YouTube
TV Anime 'Victoria with Many Cards' Non-Credit Opening Video | Opening Theme: Haku. 'Isshin' ⟡.· - YouTube
TV anime 'Grand Blue' Season 3 non-credit opening theme - YouTube
TV anime 'Thunder 3' starts airing tonight! - YouTube
[Digimon Story Time Stranger] DigiRide Trailer Vol.3 - YouTube
Game Boy Nintendo Classics Additional Titles [July 8, 2026] - YouTube
Game Boy Advance Nintendo Classics Additional Titles [July 8, 2026] - YouTube
[Genshin Impact] Story Movie 'The One Who Sees Their Own Reflection in the Mirror Water' - YouTube
[Collapse: Star Rail] Improvised Theater PV 'To Those Who Look Up' - YouTube
'The Blood of Dawnwalker' Web Commercial: All Choices - YouTube
'The Blood of Dawnwalker' Web Commercial: Two Faces - YouTube
Now on sale! Cozy Survival's 'Outbound' Fishing Update Trailer - YouTube
'When we first started making a game based on the world of Moomin, we had no idea that Moomin was this popular in Japan.' Puzzle ADV 'Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth' [Developer Interview] | Game*Spark - Domestic and International Game Information Site
Summer foot odor and insect bites (1/2) pic.twitter.com/Vm8lwIDgGp
— kikumaki (@kikumaki00) July 2, 2026
When I looked into 'Why are people evacuating so calmly?' in the book 'Jadougah of the Tents,' I found that it depicts the differences based on what was considered normal at the time - Togetter
Former head of GungHo, the company behind 'Puzzle & Dragons,' arrested on suspicion of embezzling 40 million yen through fictitious orders - Sankei News
We've launched our Steam store page!
— Granité Works (@Graniteworks_) July 7, 2026
'Living on Plain Pasta' is a short adventure game where you cook using whatever ingredients you have on hand in your senior's room and go out to explore the city in the middle of the night.
To get a feel for what kind of game it is, we'd love for you to watch the trailer first. … pic.twitter.com/yxYicZpGmw
◆Sports, Entertainment, Music, and Film (Entertainment)
Movies other than 'The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On' that you should watch for free on YouTube right now - YAMDAS Current Update History
'I didn't think that was a foul,' Trump reveals he has asked FIFA president to review controversial red card rules - CNN.co.jp
[Update added] 'Why does Fuji TV side with only one party to such an extent?' Jiro Sato comments on X after Fuji TV's statement was released... 'I sincerely don't want to have anything to do with Fuji anymore' - Togetter
Christopher Nolan's epic film 'The Odyssey' US trailer - YouTube
<Exclusive Interview with Jiro Sato> 'Hashimoto's side was okay with physical contact in everyday situations' Sato speaks for the first time about the background of the harassment allegations | Daily Shincho
Jiro Sato's 'Expose Emails' to Three Actors: 'The Second Installment of the 'Explosive Harassment' Scandal' | Weekly Bunshun
《Eri Watanabe, Jiro Sato's benefactor, speaks out》 'If you have trauma, you shouldn't be an actor,' says the great actress, expressing her 'empathy' for Ai Hashimoto, her co-star in 'Amachan'. 'Until now, there hasn't been anyone who stood on the side of women' | NEWS Post Seven
◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
Wakame Ramen: Beef Bone Gomtang Flavor / Spicy Yukgaejang Flavor - Newly Released | Press Release from Acecook Co., Ltd.
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