Headline news for August 13, 2026



The movie ' Toy Story 5, ' which has been a huge hit since its release on July 3, 2026, has achieved a cumulative box office revenue of 11,073,969,300 yen and attracted 7,925,157 viewers, setting a new record for the highest-grossing Pixar animated film in history. Previously, Pixar's highest-grossing film was 'Finding Nemo,' released in 2003, which earned 11 billion yen. 'Toy Story 5' has surpassed that record in just 41 days since its release.

The movie 'Toy Story 5' is still showing in theaters.

'Toy Story 5' Official Clip | What happens when you say 'Hey, Lily!' to Lily Pad...? | Now showing in theaters! - YouTube

©2026 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

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

Review of Kärcher's 'OC Handy Compact' high-pressure washer, which can be held in one hand and uses commercially available plastic bottles as a tank - GIGAZINE

A man who believed AI advice ended up hospitalized after becoming delusional and believing his neighbor was trying to poison him - GIGAZINE

Pornhub, a major porn site, loses 47% of its traffic in the UK due to mandatory age verification; XVideos and xHamster also see sharp declines - GIGAZINE

Federal Trade Commission proposes rules mandating easier subscription cancellation - GIGAZINE

Online gambling worsens the economic situation of gamblers, especially young men with low incomes - GIGAZINE

Drinking coffee may reduce the risk of death associated with a sedentary lifestyle - GIGAZINE

I ate a natto curry set at Curry Shop Yamagoya, the original natto curry restaurant - GIGAZINE

To make strength training a habit, you should take photos to record your muscle progress and start with grip strength - GIGAZINE

Lunar lava tubes may be the ideal spot for building a lunar base - GIGAZINE

A technology has emerged that encrypts letters by replacing them with molecular sequences and mixing them into 'ink,' successfully creating 'secret letters' that are difficult to decipher - GIGAZINE

I tried out the 'VGA-EXWHD9,' a wireless HDMI extender that allows you to wirelessly transmit video from your PC or game console with super easy operation - GIGAZINE

A hair loss treatment method has been developed that involves applying a patch with tiny needles to regenerate hair - GIGAZINE

Unlike other animals, cats tend to avoid 'working to obtain food' - GIGAZINE

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in sales of 'love dolls,' and a trend of 'giving love dolls as gifts to lovers' has emerged - GIGAZINE

Who is 'Anonymous,' the anonymous hacker group that carries out hacking attacks in various directions? - GIGAZINE

The phenomenon that has been debated for about 50 years—that 'boiling water freezes more easily than cold water'—is now proven. - GIGAZINE

What are the 'classic books that every programmer should read' according to Alan Kay, the father of the personal computer? - GIGAZINE

Woman suffers severe burns from 'V-steaming' of female genitalia - GIGAZINE

Man who registered 'NULL' on his car's license plate faces massive fine for parking violation - GIGAZINE

'Patlabor 30th Anniversary Commemorative Exhibition' Talk Event Report featuring Ryusuke Ohbayashi (voice of Captain Goto) and Shigeru Chiba (voice of Shigeo Shiba) - GIGAZINE

I infiltrated the 'Dennou Shoujo Shiro Birthday Festival,' an event celebrating the first anniversary of virtual YouTuber 'Dennou Shoujo Shiro' - GIGAZINE

How did the idea of manipulating gravity come about? An interview with Keiichiro Toyama of 'GRAVITY DAZE 2' and composer Kohei Tanaka - GIGAZINE

On the pig-filled island of Eua in Tonga, one can even witness a piglet boldly nursing its mare by the roadside - GIGAZINE

I went to an event hosted by the World Nagashi Somen Association that uses bamboo 30 meters long - GIGAZINE

To achieve results, it's more important to focus on 'quantity' rather than 'quality' when learning - GIGAZINE

A compilation of reactions when your video chat partner is a bearded man in a bikini dancing wildly - GIGAZINE

◆ Ideas (notes, miscellaneous things)







◆Science (Science, Academics, Technology)




Wolves kill each other, resulting in the euthanasia of the entire pack at a British wildlife park (1/2) - CNN.co.jp

Is the Science Council of Japan going to use ideological checks in its member selection process? A proposed requirement to 'apply only to those who pose no security concerns' sparks controversy... Concerns raised that it may encourage silence: Tokyo Shimbun Digital

Research centers for 'plant factories' are opening one after another, aiming to improve the efficiency of food production with cutting-edge technology | NHK News | Agriculture, Business & Management, Tokyo



The bottom line might be that while it's a mistake to increase your alcohol intake with the reassurance that 'it's okay because I'm drinking a chaser,' the habit of drinking water between alcoholic beverages remains a reasonable way to prevent overdrinking.
So far, the only way to reliably reduce hangovers is to 'reduce the amount and speed at which you drink.'



◆Society, Politics, and Economy (Events, World News, Business)
Pilot tests positive for marijuana after accident; passenger plane injuring 24 descends steeply - India: Jiji.com

Prime Minister Takaichi likely to forgo visit to Yasukuni Shrine on the anniversary of the end of the war, considering diplomatic considerations: Jiji.com

Calls for an investigation into the hanging body of a Black woman in the southern United States - CNN.co.jp

[Investigation] Trump administration withdraws recommendations for some vaccines; many misinformation spreads - BBC News

Russian President Putin makes first visit to Northern Territories, visiting Etorofu Island, Russian Presidential Administration announces | NHK News | President Putin, Russia, Hokkaido

Cashless payment fees that trouble merchants: Why they are hard to lower in Japan: Asahi Shimbun

Temple demands 2 million yen for request to close grave; 'trick' to resolve dispute: Asahi Shimbun

Two pythons, both approximately 2 meters long, escaped and were found in Sugababa, Tama Ward, Kawasaki City. They were dark in color and not venomous. | NHK News | Kanagawa Prefecture

[Breaking News] Prince Akishino agrees with Emperor's statement on 'the understanding of the people' | 47NEWS

[Breaking News] Foreign Minister Motegi: 'Japan strongly protests' Russian President Putin visits Etorofu Island | TBS NEWS DIG

New gold mine discovered in Japan for the first time in half a century: High-density gold-containing ore found one after another | Mainichi Shimbun

Debate on the Imperial House Law: Prince Akishino says, 'As a real human being, I have many thoughts on the matter' [Amendment to the Imperial House Law]: Asahi Shimbun

US ICE enforcement officers to be issued 'electric shock gloves' for use in immigration enforcement - CNN.co.jp

19-year-old Russian man permanently banned from France for giving Nazi salute in front of synagogue. (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News

President Putin makes first visit to the Northern Territories under his effective control (12 photos) International News: AFPBB News

Trump secretly left Turkey on a separate plane, accompanied by several aides; possible change of plane due to shoulder-fired missile threat - CNN.co.jp




Male teacher disciplined for using AI to generate swimsuit images of female colleague; Kanagawa Prefectural Board of Education [Kanagawa Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun

◆Lifestyle (Life, Living, Health)













Regardless of the chef's recipes themselves, I find the catchy phrases often seen on Cookpad—like 'My husband asked for seconds,' 'My kids gobbled it up,' and 'My mother-in-law raved about it'—uncomfortable. Why don't they just rate it based on their own opinions? I understand that these phrases are subtly hinting at a target audience, such as adult men, toddlers, or elderly women, but still... | mond

My thoughts after reading a story about feeling uneasy about a recipe that her husband raved about | Yuri Yamamoto

How about spending three weeks without a smartphone or PC? – KEISUI ART STUDIO

To those who want to blame the 'Ice Age Generation' for a lack of effort, I ask, 'Have you ever applied to 100 companies and written 100 application forms, statements of purpose, and resumes by hand?'... Stories of unfairness during job hunting and after joining a company - Togetter

I still can't accept that when I took a paper test for a customer service job and wrote 'company name' as the answer to the question 'Who pays your salary?', I was the only one there who got it wrong and everyone laughed at me. → This led to a debate about the correct answer - Togetter

An article comparing Tokyo and Osaka based on income and assets, asking 'Where do Osaka's wealthy live?', is interesting because it analyzes that the wealthy are not concentrated in the city center. This has led to a collection of comments discussing the appeal of Osaka. - Togetter

'It's good for accompanying family members too, as it helps to alleviate their anxiety.' Opinions on the Starbucks attached to hospitals: Indeed, having coffee and snacks available during anxious times could be a source of comfort - Togetter

[Today's Literature] While I was enjoying my grilled salmon bento box, my boss, who was eating the same bento, suddenly said, 'I'm from Hokkaido,' and burst into tears. - Togetter

'At a time when Twitter is overflowing with talk of the 'ice age',' former Toyota Motor President and former Keidanren Chairman Hiroshi Okuda has passed away, but Toyota's response has been curt, and no company funeral or memorial service has been decided - Togetter

Former Osaka Governor Toru Hashimoto has revealed that all three of his sons are currently not attending school and are unemployed, sparking various reactions, including 'It's so typical of Hashimoto to make this public' - Togetter

◆IT & Gadgets (Internet, Software, Hardware, Mobile)
Let's test the functionality using Agent Browser | Technical article by the note Engineering Team

Regarding the expiration of the digital signature certificate on your My Number Card | Kariya City Website

The story of someone who keeps their transportation IC card and home front door key separate because consolidating everything on their smartphone would disrupt their life if it were lost or damaged → Many people sympathize: 'You never know when a disaster might strike,' 'I want to diversify my risks' - Togetter

◆Anime, Games, and Manga (Subculture)
A so-called Sonic rip-off?! Big Tokai's high-speed action game [Time Dominator 1st / Mega Drive] [Retro Game Let's Play Commentary] - Nico Nico Douga



Misaidmon #6 [Zundamon] - Nico Nico Douga









Bunbun Gang! – taigaai

[Update added] I lent my Switch to a friend, and apparently, because of bad grades, his dad got mad at him, and for some reason, my Switch was confiscated... Afterwards, I asked him to give it back, but for some reason he won't. - Togetter

WIT STUDIO: 15 Years of Tumultuous History - An Interview with CEO Takeshi Wada on the Place Built by 'Attack on Titan' and 'SPY×FAMILY' - MANTANWEB

The director of an animated film set in the Heian period had a conversation with a professor knowledgeable about the reality of malaria in West Africa, and was inspired by the question, 'If that's the case, didn't Sei Shonagon get malaria before she was 5 years old?' - Togetter













TV Anime 'TANK CHAIR' Main PV | Broadcasting begins October 4, 2026! - YouTube


'SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT' Character PV: Sculptor (CV: #Jin Urayama) | Limited 3-week theatrical release starting September 4th (Fri) - YouTube


Overwatch | Season 4 'Heroes of Busan' Trailer - YouTube


Orbitals [Creator's Voice] - YouTube


'Fuenden: Where Winds Meet' Fumiyama Chapter 2 'Amaya' First Release PV - YouTube


'BLAZBLUE ENTROPY EFFECT X' Platinum Trophy Participation Trailer | PS5® & PS5®Pro - YouTube


'Animo' PlayStation®5 version is now available for pre-order! - YouTube


GGST Short Anime 'Erika's Melancholy' Episode 4 [Official] - YouTube


'Duskfade' | First Gameplay Revealed | PS5® - YouTube


Report on our response to the infringement of rights against our affiliated VTuber 'Yuzuki Roa' (settlement reached) | ANYCOLOR Inc.

My daughter graduated from Pretty Cure and said, 'I don't need it anymore, so leave it in Dad's room' → 'Don't throw it away!' 'I'm regretting it now that I'm this age' - Gathering of all those who are still stuck in their ruts - Togetter




◆Sports, Entertainment, Music, and Film (Entertainment)







[Full Article] Toru Hashimoto: 'I've been having a lot of trouble with my three sons...' Seeking parenting advice from Hajime Moriyasu, father of three - Sponichi Annex Entertainment

◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
Mobile Police Patlabor EZY Shanghai-tei Chinese-style Curry Release Announcement | Genco Co., Ltd. Press Release

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