Headline news for July 30, 2026



Morinaga & Co.'s 'in Jelly' brand will be adding ' in Jelly Fruit Texture [Mango]' from August 4th, 2026 (Tuesday), which offers a texture and taste that is just like eating a real mango. Using unique texture technology, it reproduces the texture of real mango pulp, and is formulated with the dietary fiber of 1.4 mangoes and 12 types of vitamins in one serving, making it a product that allows you to easily enjoy the taste and nutrition of fruit. The price is 227 yen (tax included).

'Enjoy the delicious taste and nutrition of fruit easily!' is the concept! Experience the 'flesh-like texture' of real mango in our Jelly Fruit Texture [Mango], available from August 4th (Tuesday) | 2026 | News Release | Morinaga & Co., Ltd.
https://www.morinaga.co.jp/company/newsrelease/detail.php?no=3172

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

Research suggests that drowsiness may be caused by an overload of mitochondria - GIGAZINE

Mixing cat trivia into math problems increases AI errors by 300% - GIGAZINE

What exactly is 'quantum immortality,' the concept of a parallel world where people who should be dead are still alive? - GIGAZINE

A new El Niño phenomenon has been discovered - GIGAZINE

Hydrogen-powered electric aircraft successfully completes 842km flight, a distance easily sufficient for a round trip between Tokyo and Osaka - GIGAZINE

Checklist for Choosing the Right Font - GIGAZINE

A report on actually trying the visually shocking traditional British dish, 'Jellied Eel' - GIGAZINE

I tried 'Mizu Manju,' a Japanese sweet with a jiggly, chewy texture that's chilled to perfection in ice water, in Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture, the 'City of Water' - GIGAZINE

We tried out 'Samurai Stone,' a completely new and exciting board game where you simply place super-powerful magnets into indentations - GIGAZINE

Teenage girls who did 1000 squats end up in the hospital with symptoms such as 'brown urine' - GIGAZINE

What exactly is the source of that unique smell you sometimes notice when it rains? - GIGAZINE

What is India's hole problem that 'kills more than 10 people a day,' which is scarier than terrorism? - GIGAZINE

What happens if you leave a fan running while you sleep? - GIGAZINE

This is what happens when you use a house cleaning service to handle the tedious task of 'cleaning your room' when living alone - GIGAZINE

A 'husband storage pod' has appeared, allowing wives to 'store' their husbands while they're shopping - GIGAZINE

Wonder Festival 2017 [Summer] Opens: Complete Article List - GIGAZINE

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◆Science (Science, Academics, Technology)
Fireworks threaten to be a 'death sentence' for wild animals: What does that mean? | National Geographic Japan website

◆Society, Politics, and Economy (Events, World News, Business)
Doshisha International High School Principal: 'I want to visit again in the future' - 2 days after the Henoko capsizing accident | Mainichi Shimbun

Family of student from Doshisha International High School who lost their life in capsizing accident off Henoko to hold press conference soon: 'We want to share our story in our own words' | Kyoto Shimbun Digital, Kyoto/Shiga news site

Information on accepting donations related to the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake - Kumamoto Prefecture Website

[2026 Kumamoto Earthquake] Rescue operations from collapsed houses; police officers evacuating as alarms sound - YouTube


'Almost completely wiped out': Pears in Hikawa town, Kumamoto, fall due to earthquake; farmers lament before peak shipping season, damage estimated at 10 million yen - Sankei News

Kumamoto earthquake death toll reaches 17: 5 at Aeon Mall, 8 at Nippon Paper Industries Yatsushiro Plant, 6 in cardiac arrest - Sankei News

Kumamoto Earthquake: Aeon Mall Kumamoto - Water gushing like a waterfall, a rotten smell filling the air, a few minutes after leaving the mall, 'boom'... Tense scene: 'If I had been a little later, I would have been there too' : Yomiuri Shimbun

[Kumamoto Earthquake] Collapses, cracks... Views of the disaster area from the air the morning after the earthquake - YouTube


[Kumamoto Earthquake] Houses collapsing one after another in Yatsushiro City; many appear to be old wooden houses; close to the epicenter; numerous ground fissures also found... Power outages, water outages, and gas supply interruptions also reported [Live coverage and commentary] (July 30, 2026) - YouTube


[Kumamoto Earthquake] 'I've never seen a scene like this before': The extent of the damage is becoming clear... 12 dead, 6 in cardiac arrest, 'dangerous heat' hits the disaster area - YouTube


80% of gymnasiums in Kumamoto lack air conditioning, posing a risk of heatstroke as a summer evacuation center - Nikkei

A man's wife, who works at Aeon Mall, asked him, 'Are you okay over there?'... After that, all contact ceased. The man watching the search efforts choked out, 'You should be prepared for the worst.' : Yomiuri Shimbun

Why did the chimney at the Nippon Paper Industries factory collapse? Experts point to the characteristics of the shaking [2026 Kumamoto Earthquake]: Asahi Shimbun

'A person has died. Is a prison sentence of 4 years and 6 months enough?' Graduate student dies in drunk driving accident... Family holds press conference in Otaru City | News | STV Sapporo Television

Japan's population falls below 120 million for the first time in 42 years, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News

Japan's population falls below 120 million for the first time in 42 years since 1984, according to a demographic survey - Nikkei Shimbun

Hiroyuki and Senator Fumihisa Izumi form a 'new party' to field candidates in 11 ward mayoral elections in Tokyo in the 2027 unified local elections: Tokyo Shimbun Digital

Prime Minister Takaichi announces that the consumption tax rate on food products will be reduced to 1% for two years starting in April next year, at an extraordinary meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party | NHK News | Consumption tax, tax reform, rising prices

France orders pro-Russian commentator to leave the country (2 photos) International News: AFPBB News

Tamron announces it has received a takeover offer from Sony and has established a special committee - Nikkei

Russia claims 'Sorge' Island in Northern Territories: Jiji.com

[Breaking News] Hiroshima Prefectural Police search the homes of Carp players Masaya Yano and Seita Maekawa | News & Reports | HOME Hiroshima Home Television

US military launches 'retaliatory attack' on Iran; fighting resumes, contrary to Trump's expectations - Nikkei

Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka's power harassment allegations against staff, calling them 'useless,' 'human scum,' and 'old lady,' confirmed by third-party investigator: 'extremely serious' : Yomiuri Shimbun

Yokohama Mayor found guilty of power harassment, calling subordinates 'useless' and 'worthless' - Third-party report: Jiji.com

Iran and Ukraine: Two wars clash in the Caspian Sea - Background you should know (1/3) - CNN.co.jp

Samsung's semiconductor operating profit jumps 223-fold to 10 trillion yen in April-June; smartphone business reports first-ever loss - Nikkei

Prime Minister announces plan to raise food consumption tax to 1% in spring 2027, calls for consensus among LDP members - Nikkei

Disciplinary action… Female chief clerk in the long-term care insurance division absent for 13 days to care for her father; failed to return to work even after using up all her vacation and paid leave; Kawaguchi City cites 'no legitimate reason' and suspends her for one month | Saitama Shimbun | Latest news, sports, and local topics in Saitama

Calbee's Black and White Potato Chips Miscalculation: The Loss of the 'Looks Delicious' Effect - Nikkei

Aeon Mall explosion: Loss of function as a 'disaster prevention base' shocks municipalities with cooperation agreements - Nikkei

South Africa, with an unemployment rate exceeding 33%, is facing labor shortages as 160,000 migrants return home (3 photos). International News: AFPBB News

Music creator arrested for allegedly committing indecent acts under the guise of singing lessons - Metropolitan Police Department | NHK News

◆Lifestyle (Life, Living, Health)
NEXCO West Japan denies that the girders of expressways during the Kumamoto earthquake were 'intentionally designed to shift' - Travel Watch

'Just 10,000 yen is enough to run a taxi and get by.' When a disaster strikes, if you have the means, remember the option of giving up your shelter to someone in need and moving to a safer area. - Togetter

'This is what the legs of women who don't wear heels and don't shave their leg hair look like.' While some women grow facial hair, others post photos of their leg hair as well - Togetter

After yesterday's earthquake, a man helped a Taiwanese tourist who was in distress in Kumamoto City, and this morning he found a thank-you gift at his apartment → It's a heartwarming story, but he's curious about the paper bag... 'That looks like something damn delicious!' - Togetter

I was at a family restaurant, ordered my food, went to the restroom, and when I came back, a stranger was sitting in my seat... I said, 'I'm sitting here, and I've already ordered my food,' and he replied, 'Oh, I think it's fine.' What's fine? - Togetter

The press conference regarding the accident at Aeon Mall Kumamoto received high praise for 'a proper Q&A session for the first time in a long time' → Attention is also being drawn to the coordination between the on-site staff, public relations, and back office, which supported the smooth answers and the staff's visit to the site the day after the incident - Togetter

When I was taking my child to the hospital for a check-up, I said, 'My older son had hand, foot, and mouth disease, so I think this is hand, foot, and mouth disease...' and the doctor replied, 'Are you a medical professional? I'll examine your child now.' - Togetter




[Update added] When I arrived at the construction site this morning, a Hiace van was illegally parked there, making it impossible to get cars in and out, and I couldn't even use the toilet... Seriously, who did this? This is seriously disrupting business → Afterwards, I called the police, but they said, 'There's nothing we can do since no theft report has been filed.' - Togetter

When I was a university student, after a drinking party, we were all dozing off together when a younger guy quietly grabbed my hand. I was wondering what to do when something unexpected happened. - Togetter

For a month, I heard a rustling sound every night when I went to sleep, but I didn't pay much attention to it. → One day, I accidentally tore open my buckwheat hull pillow and saw what was inside, and since then I've stopped using buckwheat hull pillows. - Togetter

I overheard a mom at the supermarket saying, 'They don't have vegetable bread here either,' so I told her, 'They sell it at Nishimatsuya,' to which she replied, '...Are you my teacher?' It turned out she was one of my students. - Togetter

Typhoon, you absolutely must not go to Kyushu and should disperse in the open sea. 'If you really insist, you can come to my prefecture.' 'I can even treat you to a feast.' - Togetter







I used to work repairing shoes, and I thought women's shoes were poorly made because the front of the sole is too thin, and the heels shift the center of gravity forward. → Many people agreed, saying 'Sandals are better' - Togetter




Credit card fraud has been discovered... It's unclear how the card number and PIN were obtained, but the perpetrator apparently booked a luxury hotel in China (600,000 yen per night) and spent 800,000 yen on a lavish lifestyle - Togetter




Now they have freedom—Asian women in their 50s and 60s saying goodbye to their husbands (1/3) - CNN.co.jp

A discussion arose on Togetter about how Saizeriya, being inexpensive, doesn't face criticism even when surrounding restaurants go out of business, while a vulnerable elderly woman living on a pension gets criticized for running a restaurant without regard for profitability.

My daughter, who has no interest in fashion, couldn't decide what to wear on her school trip, and she didn't want to buy new clothes... but my son solved the problem with his excellent outfit coordination skills - Togetter

I had a cough that wouldn't stop for about a month, so I got a prescription for medication, but the doctor repeatedly warned me, 'It will stop the cough, but the side effects are severe, very strong, so please be careful.' - Togetter

The same elderly woman called me four times this morning saying she wanted to request a redelivery from Sagawa Express... No matter how many times I told her it was a wrong number, it was no use → I had no choice but to block her number... Similar experiences are being shared - Togetter

◆IT & Gadgets (Internet, Software, Hardware, Mobile)
A television writer said, 'I was curious and looked up information about the Kumamoto earthquake in all the newspapers, but only the Asahi Shimbun had its settings configured so that no advertisements related to disaster information were displayed.' - Togetter

A summary of the false information spread on social media during the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake - piyolog




RIKU - There is definitely a story that you are meant to write.

Panasonic Launches Palook LED Line Lamp-Equipped Equipment Lighting Series | Consumer Products | Products & Services | Press Releases | Panasonic Newsroom Japan

After replacing the fixture, you can replace the lamp part yourself.



If GitHub Actions costs are increasing, why not use Namespaces?

Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications | Press Release | Measures (Guidance) Regarding the Protection of Communications Confidentiality to KDDI Corporation

KDDI Corporation (President and CEO: Koji Matsuda; hereinafter referred to as 'KDDI') has reported that, between May 16, 2026 and June 17, 2026, an incident occurred in which email-related information, including users' email addresses and passwords for logging into the email system, was leaked due to unauthorized external access to the email system provided by KDDI to multiple internet service providers. This resulted in a situation (hereinafter referred to as 'the Incident') in which a third party who stole the passwords was able to access the information in the mailboxes of approximately 7.62 million users. This is considered to be a breach of the confidentiality of communications as defined in Article 4, Paragraph 1 of the Telecommunications Business Act (Act No. 86 of 1984).



Sony's 'NOUS ARE' system allows users to immerse themselves in sound and prepare for performances - AV Watch

The exchange diary service called coconikki is pretty good. - The World's Screw-Winding Blog

Is agent-browser outdated? OpenCLI: Turning Web Research into Commands

Building Evangelion's MAGI with 3 Raspberry Pis | A Consensus-Based AI System Running on Local LLM | SIOS Tech Lab

The sense of crisis I felt in the age of AI and what engineers should consider going forward

You can now choose your app icon | Announcements | NEOBANK Sumishin SBI Net Bank

Kawasaki Heavy Industries' rideable multi-legged robot 'Corleo' utilizes virtual space and physical AI in its development - Impress Watch

New Product Review: Trying out the much-talked-about smart telescope 'Seestar S30 Pro' to photograph nebulae and star clusters - Digital Camera Watch

Why is the iPhone Air being sold at an unprecedentedly large discount on Amazon? - Keitai Watch

◆Anime, Games, and Manga (Subculture)
The world's first unofficial Nintendo Mario Maker?! [Tonkachi Mario / Famicom Disk System] [Retro Game Let's Play Commentary] - Nico Nico Douga



Interesting! But also creepy, sinister, and crude?! A Deco game [Captain Silver / Famicom] [Retro Game Let's Play Commentary] - Nico Nico Douga



Yukari, the Master of Mimicry, Part 6 [Super Chameleon] - Nico Nico Douga



Fighting a drug cartel?! The overseas version of Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun! [RENEGADE/Master System] [Retro Game Let's Play Commentary] - Nico Nico Douga



My opinion on 'Mii-chan and Yamada-san' as the original author of Liaison | Yusaku Takemura (Original author of Liaison, etc.)







Recently, my daughter said, 'I want to hear Daddy's favorite Gundam song again. The 'Choke on Dick' song!' But I don't listen to such a lewd song → Later, the true identity of the 'Choke on Dick' song my daughter was talking about was revealed - Togetter










[Lyric Video] TV Anime 'SHOW DOWN' by QWER - YouTube


'SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT' Character PV: Kuro (CV: Miyuki Sato) | Limited 3-week theatrical release starting September 4th (Fri) - YouTube


[Taiari Deshita. ~Ojou-sama wa Kakutou Game Nante Shinai~] Character PV | Yu Inui (CV. Sayaka Senbongi) TV Anime 'Taiari Deshita. ~Ojou-sama wa Kakutou Game Nante Shinai~' - YouTube


[Taiari Deshita. ~Ojou-sama wa Kakutou Game Nante Shinai~] Character PV | Tamaki Ichinose (CV. Shino Shimoji) TV Anime 'Taiari Deshita. ~Ojou-sama wa Kakutou Game Nante Shinai~' - YouTube


[Opening Movie] 'The Prince of the School Festival' Remastered | The Prince of Tennis (KONAMI) - YouTube


[Opening Movie] 'Doki Doki Survival' Remastered | The Prince of Tennis (KONAMI) - YouTube


'Console Archives Doraemon' now available! - YouTube


'Arcade Archives TX-1' now available! - YouTube


Far Lands - Launch Trailer | PS5® Games - YouTube


Dungeon Antiqua Launch Trailer - YouTube


Stupid Never Dies | Second Trailer - YouTube


Stupid Never Dies | Teaser Trailer - YouTube


Stupid Never Dies | Release Date Announcement Video - YouTube


Stupid Never Dies | 1st Trailer - YouTube


Stupid Never Dies | 'Tick Tock Bear: Delusional Performance Pack' Introduction Video - YouTube


'BLAZBLUE ENTROPY EFFECT X' - PlatinumGameplay Trailer | PS5® & PS5®Pro - YouTube


Project Motor Racing 'Aussie Rivals Pack' Launch Trailer - YouTube


Demon's Night Fever Pre-order Trailer (Release Date: October 22, 2026) - YouTube


'BLUE REFLECTION Quartet: The Miracle of the Girls' Launch Trailer - YouTube


【KICK BUDS】Playtest Begins! (Japanese) - YouTube


PS5/PS4 'Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2' 8th Anniversary Opening Movie - YouTube





Hamamatsu-born Vocaloid 'Otomachi Una' celebrates 10th anniversary with a wrapped train connecting to the world - Nikkei

Some people are surprised to learn that Nagano, the author of 'Chiikawa,' is a woman, while others aren't... Some people thought she was a big man because of Akihito Tsukushi, the author of 'Made in Abyss' - Togetter




Many recent anime adaptations of manga only run for 12 episodes and don't seem to have any intention of concluding. I wish they would just finish it, even if it's an anime-original ending. → Is an anime-original ending really necessary? - Togetter

◆Sports, Entertainment, Music, and Film (Entertainment)
BTS withdraws Grammy nomination; fans disappointed by the creation of a new Asian category - CNN.co.jp

[Exclusive] Ippei Mizuhara not only misrepresented his university, but he didn't even graduate from high school...! His high school has been removed from the 'Alumni Introduction' section of the website... The mystery of 'Why didn't Shohei Ohtani and the Angels notice?' deepens | NEWS Post Seven

Blade Runner 2099 Trailer | Prime Video - YouTube





◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
Kagome Co., Ltd. launches 'Yasai Seikatsu 100 Taiyo no Tomato Mix,' a limited-edition summer product using domestically grown tomatoes from the 'Yasai Seikatsu 100' brand. This tomato cocktail juice blends the fruity flavor of domestic tomatoes with apples in a perfectly balanced way.

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