Headline news for August 17, 2026
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of both 'Maruchan Yakisoba' and 'Calbee Potato Chips,' Toyo Suisan and Calbee have collaborated to release two new products, ' Potato Chips Maruchan Yakisoba Flavor ' and ' Potato Chips Wonton Soy Sauce Flavor, ' which will be available for a limited time at convenience stores starting August 24th, 2026 (Monday). This marks the first collaboration between Toyo Suisan and Calbee.
Potato Chips Maruchan Yakisoba Flavor | Product Information | Calbee
https://www.calbee.co.jp/products/detail/?p=20260729192909
Potato Chips Wonton Soy Sauce Flavor | Product Information | Calbee
https://www.calbee.co.jp/products/detail/?p=20260729193532
Incidentally, on the same day of the same month in the past, we published the following article.
The more orange a guppy is, the sexier it is - GIGAZINE
'We're the gas company!!' This is what the prototype manga and illustration collection included as a bonus with the comic book looks like - GIGAZINE
Which is more efficient for exercise: walking or running? - GIGAZINE
We put to the test whether House Foods' 'Togarashi-zoku [Oni-kara]' (Spicy Pepper Tribe [Extremely Spicy]), which boasts 'It's so spicy it's incomprehensible!!', is really that spicy - GIGAZINE
What effects does quitting alcohol have on the human body? - GIGAZINE
The 'Hirota people' who lived on Tanegashima 1800 years ago had a custom of deliberately deforming the skulls of infants - GIGAZINE
Review of Iwatani's 'HAN-go' Cassette Gas Rice Cooker: Fluffy Rice Cooked with Gas Flame and Portable for Enjoying Freshly Cooked Rice Outdoors - GIGAZINE
It's gradually becoming clear that '8 hours of sleep isn't necessary for all of humanity' - GIGAZINE
Experts teach you how to spot fake reviews - GIGAZINE
What is a 'digital double' who played a role in the movie 'LOGAN' in place of Hugh Jackman and Dafne Keen? - GIGAZINE
This is what happens when you ask designers in 18 countries around the world to 'make the woman in this photo beautiful using Photoshop' - GIGAZINE
A review of 'Hôtel du Roussillon,' a hotel in Paris where you can stay for under 10,000 yen and get Wi-Fi - GIGAZINE
I went to a 'thieves' market' in Ecuador to look for my stolen iPhone - GIGAZINE
◆ Ideas (notes, miscellaneous things)
'Ekiben' (station bento boxes) and 'Bento' (boxed lunches) must not be eaten until after departure from Shin-Yokohama (for trains departing from Tokyo or Shinagawa). However, they may be eaten immediately after departure from Shin-Osaka.
— Gio-kun (@giokun) August 16, 2026
(Article 783 of the Shinkansen Passenger Act)
Cite... pic.twitter.com/TFeqKM94b3
— Explosion Radio Waves (@explosionpsycho) August 14, 2026
Hachiware on Sunday https://t.co/lB10JS4hMX pic.twitter.com/Rij8g61OES
— Natto⚾🏇 (@mametooonyu) August 14, 2026
My daughter made this for her summer vacation science project: a Border Collie with a wagging tail. pic.twitter.com/0b1R9EFvwR
— Border Collie Shizuku (@HTMSLIFE) August 14, 2026
The color variations for Arcana Shadow have increased! pic.twitter.com/9p7DLeYokY
— Tripod 🎀 (sankyaku) 🤓☝ (@DURCHANSUKI_5) August 16, 2026
◆Science (Science, Academics, Technology)
The youngest Black professor in Cambridge University history has died following persistent allegations surrounding his academic achievements - CNN.co.jp
The Dead Sea continues to shrink and die, with no clear plan to save it (1/2) - CNN.co.jp
New 'Map of Nanao Castle Ruins' Discovered in Barn Damaged by Noto Earthquake; Possibly Created in Early Meiji Period in Preparation for Land Tax Reform | NEWSjp
The moment a surface fault appeared: Ground displacement captured on security camera in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto | NHK News | 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, Earthquake, Kumamoto Prefecture
◆Society, Politics, and Economy (Events, World News, Business)
Chiba heavy rains kill 10, 2 missing, homes damaged, approximately 2,500 cars left on the streets in Chiba City | NHK News | Chiba heavy rains, Chiba Prefecture, transportation and infrastructure
Man suspected of attempted murder backs up car to run over train enthusiast, crashes into guardrail, and causes train service to be suspended... 'I was trying to scare him': Yomiuri Shimbun
An enraged man drives his car into a group of train enthusiasts! [Tokushima Prefecture, Naruto City, JR Kotoku Line, Iyashiki Crossing, Accident, Trouble, Nuisance, Road Rage, Fight, Train] - YouTube
A 55-year-old man was arrested for allegedly trying to run over a 19-year-old train enthusiast with his car; he denied intent to kill, claiming he 'only wanted to scare him.' - Naruto, Tokushima - YouTube
Car accident at Iyashiki railroad crossing.
— tetsu (@TKR1251_50th) August 14, 2026
Kōtoku Line train 4345D was stopped at the site.
Delays are expected on the Kotoku Line and Naruto Line. pic.twitter.com/B9DX1ctlMg
Construction worker arrested in Tokushima, Naruto, on suspicion of attempting to run over and kill someone with a car | NHK News
One thousand trout salmon raised in a classroom perished due to oxygen deprivation caused by power outages following the Kumamoto earthquake - Sankei News
Promotion of integration of long-term care insurance cards and My Number cards: 408 municipalities to implement by the end of the fiscal year... Nationwide rollout targeted for April 2028: Yomiuri Shimbun
Kurdish Regional Government Chairman sought 'back channel' for Trump administration's negotiations with Iran, US website reports - Sankei News
'There was a cockroach, so I turned on the gas burner.' Manhole cover blown off in residential area; possible explosion; gas smell detected in the vicinity | TBS NEWS DIG
600 drones attacked Moscow overnight, injuring 3 people. (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News
Fukuoka City, Hakata Ward: Sewer manhole cover blown off. 'I lit a gas burner to chase away a cockroach and it exploded when I chased it': Yomiuri Shimbun
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's 'Local Intelligence Unit' conducts top-secret spy training, putting it into practice by investigating the thoughts of citizens; unique curriculum at Asaka Garrison | Okinawa Times+Plus
[Exclusive] Female Keio University student arrested for allegedly stealing customer's credit card to buy cosmetics using a master key from a locker at her part-time job at a sports facility | TBS NEWS DIG
Economy Plus: 'We can't stand on our own' cries from small and medium-sized enterprises as soaring raw material costs strain cash flow | Mainichi Shimbun
[Exclusive] Japanese soldiers with mental illnesses were used in human experiments to infect them with malaria; mosquitoes were prepared, causing malaria to develop | NEWSjp
Three men, believed to be foreigners, grabbed a man walking by and stole cash from him... They fled when a witness shouted, 'What are you doing?' : Yomiuri Shimbun
US dams hit record low water levels, approaching 'uncharted territory' where power generation and water release become impossible - CNN.co.jp
[Analysis] Vance and the Trump campaign continue to move the goalposts on Iran - CNN.co.jp
Liechtenstein: Women can become heads of state as part of European transition | NHK News | Europe
Missing 12-year-old British girl found; visited a police box in Yokohama alone: Asahi Shimbun
11 killed in airstrikes in southern Lebanon; Israel claims Hezbollah was targeted (6 photos) International News: AFPBB News
Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier design changes being considered to suit President Trump's preferences... a design closer to a World War II-era warship: Yomiuri Shimbun
'Pocari Sweat' sees business opportunity amid extreme heat; Otsuka Holdings aims for 100 billion yen in overseas sales - Nikkei
Prime Minister Takaichi, who decided against visiting Yasukuni Shrine, may have been considering the impact on diplomacy... Some conservatives are calling for her to visit while she is in office: Yomiuri Shimbun
Russia's Progress rocket and space center caught fire after being attacked by Ukrainian missiles (JSF) - Expert - Yahoo! News
At least 20 dead in Indonesian earthquake; many evacuated (6 photos) International News: AFPBB News
Chiba heavy rains: Death toll rises to 9... Damage to homes expands and transportation disruptions expected to be prolonged: Yomiuri Shimbun
Gold bars and coins worth over 1.6 billion yen discovered in the wall of a house in Belgium by renovation workers - BBC News
89 lawmakers from across party lines visit Yasukuni Shrine on the anniversary of the end of the war; Minister of Economy and Security Onoda also attends | NHK News | War and Peace, Tokyo, National Diet
China 'strongly protests' cabinet ministers' visits to Yasukuni Shrine and Prime Minister Takaichi's offering of sacred branches. (14 photos) International News: AFPBB News
Concerns over a single character added to Prime Minister Takaichi's speech: 'We will not let the tragedy be repeated' [Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, President of the Liberal Democratic Party]: Asahi Shimbun
◆Lifestyle (Life, Living, Health)
I reported on X that I got a tetanus vaccine after being submerged in muddy water for a long time during heavy rain in Chiba... I was told that it's better to get it done if you're worried, even if it's just a minor blister → If you're concerned, why not consider it? - Togetter
'Are you telling me to die here?' Abandoned at an altitude of 7000m... The full story of the 'betrayal in the mountains' that befell a female climber | ENCOUNT
'Today, let's fry tempura that we don't think will taste good! Why?!' Tsuji Culinary Institute, where you only learn Japanese cuisine! Blog 7 of the Japanese Cuisine Department | Tsuji Culinary Institute Blog | Tsuji Culinary Institute - A vocational school in Osaka where you can learn cooking and confectionery.
This year, 270 customers visited within the first hour of opening... Veloce Ariake store is always a hot topic, but the 'commander-in-chief' reveals the reason for the fast service: 'Is this person the commander-in-chief!?' - Togetter
Ueno Zoo's East Garden panda enclosure to be dismantled tomorrow; many people to say their final goodbyes | NHK News | Tokyo Metropolitan Government, China
I'm over 50 and don't have the financial means to buy a house, so I plan to continue renting, but I'm getting too old to move... How old can I be to live in a rental property? → Various advice gathered - Togetter
In the countryside, on days like today when there's a sun shower, the Kunekune (a type of sea creature) appears, so I'll go take some pictures → Posted video: 'The Kunekune really does exist' - Togetter
Seriously, what are these guys thinking? The Alphard is parked right in front of the bus stop, and on the opposite side, an LC and a 50 Prius are parked so close together that the bus can't get through, causing a huge traffic jam. For the first time in my life, I called 110 (the emergency number) and the police came, but the driver came out of the coffee shop right in front of us. You guys were at the coffee shop when you parked here? pic.twitter.com/CTKkYtMALn
— Nihara (@AYUMU10083114) August 17, 2026
I think you'd be better off buying salmon instead of protein powder because salmon tastes better than protein powder. 'The convenience of protein powder is appealing, but I'd prefer to stick with something delicious.' - Togetter
13 Tips for Winning the Prime Minister's Award in a Human Rights Essay Contest! | Toshiki Hoshino, 'The Classroom That Leaps Over'
This is too funny.
— Takashi Soeda (@sayawudon) August 16, 2026
'I fed the winning entries from the human rights essay contest held annually by the Ministry of Justice into Claude and compiled tips for winning the Prime Minister's Award. You shouldn't ask, 'Why is there a structure in place that gives rise to this discrimination, inconvenience, and prejudice?'' https://t.co/SCtCCd7aT8
While I was out on my balcony, I heard a scream coming from the small window of a neighbor's bathroom: 'Help me!' 'It would have been dangerous if I hadn't noticed.' - Togetter
Suddenly running out into the street, running through crowds... When I put a harness on my child, I was told, 'They're not dogs,' but it's better to think of young children's movements as being almost the same as dogs and cats - Togetter
A temporary worker couldn't use the employee cafeteria or tea dispenser... Furthermore, eating at desks was prohibited, and the break room was prioritized for employees. This story of someone eating their lunch on a folding chair in the changing room led to their resignation after 3 months - Togetter
The original drawing was different,
— Lime | Taka Shinomoto (@ctaxis) August 17, 2026
After consulting with the Shimizu Construction representative on-site, we decided on aluminum composite panels with a mirror finish.
I wanted to maximize the visual impact of the limited ceiling height, and I also wanted to put different signs on both sides. https://t.co/LFlRZ97RoN
By the way, we're trained to give a plausible answer like, 'Well, apparently they were seen about 20 years ago,' when tourists ask us, 'Are there really kappa around here?' We're trained to go that far, so there's no way around it. https://t.co/gORjUNuevL
— Dr. Kamiyoshi (@K_TRPGonly) August 16, 2026
A Thai cooking show introduced the importance of Ajinomoto (MSG) in Thai cuisine, and after hearing the reason why, I thought, 'Ah, that's why they sell Ajinomoto T-shirts.' - Togetter
I was invited to a friend's wedding, so I went to a rental dress shop, but all the dresses the staff recommended were off-white or light blue—all things that looked like white... Even when I told them I wanted to play it safe, they said, 'No, these aren't white.' - Togetter
A child working a part-time job at an Italian restaurant was told 'Don't take notes while I'm explaining things,' then the next day they were told 'I explained this yesterday,' and were thrown out to serve customers in that state, leaving the child completely bewildered → Various reactions - Togetter
When I was a new employee, I tried to expose a frenemy by telling lies to a few employees I didn't trust, saying it was 'something I don't want anyone to know'... and then I went drinking with a gossipy senior colleague to confirm it - Togetter
My grandfather hid under a tank, using a bag of explosives as a pillow, waiting for the order to fight to the death... but his superiors had already fled after hearing the Emperor's broadcast announcing the end of the war - Togetter
At a local products fair, I ordered 200g of yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) that cost 1000 yen per 100g, but the staff member said, 'It's a little more than you'd like...' and charged me 3800 yen. → A story about a trap that sometimes happens when buying by weight - Togetter
In news reports about flooded roads caused by linear rainbands, we often see scenes of cars being submerged due to 'panicked and panicked speeding'!
— Kazutoshi Mizuno (@KazutoshiMizuno) August 14, 2026
If you follow the correct driving procedures, you can drive through flooded roads with a water level of around 30cm!
Please also refer to the note membership 'Real Automotive Technology Course' etc. https://t.co/9zlJWTYBRr pic.twitter.com/pdz0S2tWfd
A story about a mother in Manchuria who, after the end of the war, desperately tries to return to Japan with her three children, but is shocked by the harsh treatment she receives from families with children during the repatriation journey. ('The Flowing Stars Are Alive' - Togetter)
'This is so true': An article seriously considering a future where single people are the majority is chilling, but incredibly relatable - Togetter
[One reason why Odaiba declined] They shut down facilities that could attract visitors. 'Shutting down the Ferris wheel was definitely a bad move.' 'The fixed-term land lease worked against us...' - Togetter
I've been waiting in line for the Shinkansen toilet for over 5 minutes and no one's come out → The toilet in the next car is also still occupied after almost 10 minutes... The train is full. Isn't it possible that someone is sitting on the toilet because they don't have a seat? - Togetter
Just as Pavlov's dog associated bells with food, the human brain also spontaneously associates co-occurring stimuli.
— EvoPsy (@selfcomestomine) August 17, 2026
After being exposed to the visual stimulus of cute idols in rehearsal clothes thousands of times, the conditioning that 'rehearsal clothes = cute girl' has been installed in the brains of Generation Z. ... https://t.co/A68BGV2Zqu pic.twitter.com/5lqtDdo7VO
◆IT & Gadgets (Internet, Software, Hardware, Mobile)
[Incident Report] Mining occurred on a development machine for 5 days despite Defender being enabled #Windows - Qiita
Lawsuit over 'striking resemblance' between an AI-generated model and a real-life model: Will copyright be recognized? [Osaka Prefecture] [The Age of AI]: Asahi Shimbun
WordPress.com Update History: New blocks, galleries, and improvements to the notes feature.
Unauthorized Access to Certain Environments of Our Rental Server Service | Sakura Internet
'Japan's software culture is fundamentally flawed,' a former Microsoft developer points out, citing the 'multi-layered subcontracting structure' as the cause of its 'digital defeat': Yomiuri Shimbun
Rakuten to promote domestic production and deployment of attack drones for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, in partnership with a German giant startup - Nikkei
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— Macbe (@makube04) August 16, 2026
Who owns the images generated by AI?: A pioneering trial concerning copyright (Kiyoshi Kurihara) - Expert - Yahoo! News
We have stopped public access to our website on a rental server (Updated 2026-08-05) – Yamanashi University, Information Strategy Organization
Should we not question the 'structures' that give rise to discrimination and prejudice? An AI analysis of winning essays from the National Junior High School Human Rights Essay Contest resulted in '13 Rules for Winning the Prime Minister's Award' - Togetter
There was a ChatGPT class for seniors. 'People say it's a lucrative business, but isn't it tough because it requires strong interpersonal skills?' The demand became clear from the experiences of those who had participated - Togetter
Ajinomoto Park's official account posted a distorted image of 'Hondashi' (a type of Japanese dashi stock) due to AI-generated correction, sparking a wave of criticism, with comments such as 'Even the brand name is different' and 'AINOMOTO' - Togetter
AI novels flood literary awards: Can open-call new writer awards survive amid rising selection costs? - Nikkei
Why is it that no one says that eliminating low-skilled individuals is crucial for success in the IT workplace?
Generative AI for Software Engineers - Understanding its Characteristics and Making the Most of It / Speaker Deck
I wish apps that follow this flow would disappear: Launch the app → 'Slowly display the logo' → 'Open the home screen, then it communicates and starts loading something' → 'A ton of notifications pop up one by one' → Finally usable... - Togetter
The slippery slope of sales-driven development - together
[Warning: Contains images of clusters of objects] A service area's disgustingly ugly miso katsu, made with AI, sparks comments like 'I feel this is an extreme insult to life' and 'It's too disgusting' - Togetter
Indian Prime Minister announces free online exam preparation courses in response to youth protests. (3 photos) International News: AFPBB News
NTT DOCOMO has agreed to a contract with Starlink for 'Starlink Mobile V2' to enhance the functionality of 'docomo Starlink Direct' | News | NTT DOCOMO
◆Anime, Games, and Manga (Subculture)
This is a four-panel comic strip about Agnes Digital getting stuck on her manuscript. #UmaMusume pic.twitter.com/wvZixbPZ4q
— urukame (@uruurukamekame) August 14, 2026
The door to the Grim Reaper's house opens even during Obon - Nico Nico Douga
The Comitia website's 'Event Schedule' has been updated. https://t.co/yp2w3HWMZm
— COMITIA Executive Committee (@COMITIAofficial) August 14, 2026
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Location: Tokyo Big Sight, East Halls 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
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'For those who can only be saved by truly eccentric things'—Nyarura's 'Sister, Others, Paranoia,' created 100% as a hobby. An interview about the reasons behind his creative work, self-harm, and depicting others | Game*Spark - Domestic and International Game Information Site
Missing British junior high school girl found at Yokohama police box: 'She spent time at anime pilgrimage sites and internet cafes' - Sankei News
A paintball field in Chiba Prefecture was flooded by the recent heavy rains, but the game continued anyway, resembling something out of the Vietnam War era. 'The one who has the most fun wins!' - Togetter
Here's a compilation of Chiikawa x Evangelion images : pic.twitter.com/OfTRhhprai
— Sashimi (@sasihmi) August 14, 2026
A little-known pitfall of visiting a dermatologist. (1/2) #YouCanReadManga pic.twitter.com/7K8dafOvTn
— Nikukyu Sensei🐾 Dermatologist/Illustrator/MD, PhD (@29Qsensei) August 16, 2026
TV Anime 'Skip and Loafer 2nd Season' Teaser PV | Broadcasting begins April 2027! - YouTube
A compilation of artists who sold high-priced signed illustrations of characters from Blue Academy at C108 - posfie
TV Anime 'Twentieth Century Electric Catalog - Eureka Everyca -' New Chapter PV | Airing and streaming every Sunday at 11 PM! - YouTube
TV Anime 'The Countryside Old Man Becomes a Sword Saint II' PV #4 | Now Airing and Streaming! - YouTube
TV Anime 'Sorry About My Younger Brothers' Character PV | Mafuyu Udagawa (CV: Jun Fukuyama) - YouTube
'THE RIBBON HERO' anime music video released / Now streaming on Netflix - YouTube
'SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT' Character PV: Owl (CV: Takaya Hashi) | Limited 3-week theatrical release starting September 4th (Fri) - YouTube
'Sotoba Komachi' | From the seventh episode of the TV anime 'World Is Dancing' - YouTube
[2026.10.2 ON AIR] TV Anime 'The Apothecary Diaries' Season 3 Official PV / Opening Theme: Yorushika 'Kumo wo Nuke Kazeshita e Watashi Dake' - YouTube
[Character PV] TV Anime 'Yomi no Tsugai' ~Yosano Ivan Arc~ - YouTube
'Hey, what's a movie?' #Tapikopi's Original Sin - YouTube
TV Anime 'Reincarnated as a Sword II' 2nd PV | Broadcast begins October 7th, 2026 (Wed) - YouTube
TV Anime 'Reincarnated as a Sword II' Promotional CM | Broadcast begins October 7, 2026 (Wed) - YouTube
'SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT' Character PV: Isshin Ashina (CV: Tetsuo Kanae) | Limited 3-week theatrical release starting September 4th (Fri) - YouTube
[Oshi no Ko] Season 4 Final Season Teaser Visual Movie - YouTube
Non-credit opening | TV anime 'Twentieth Century Electric Catalog - Eureka Everyka -' - YouTube
[Trailer] Seeker of the Sinful Spoils I - YouTube
[Collapse: Star Rail] Ver.4.5 PV 'A Chip Gambled on a Thousand Stars' - YouTube
'Akatori' Launch Trailer | PS5® & PS4® Games - YouTube
GGST Short Anime 'Erika's Melancholy' Episode 6 [Official] - YouTube
[Collapse: Star Rail] 'Star Piece Guide: Sensei City Travel Guide' - YouTube
KINGDOM HEARTS IV | D23 2026 Long Version Trailer - YouTube
GGST Short Anime 'Erika's Melancholy' Episode 7 [Official] - YouTube
'Time To Wake Up' Announcement Trailer | PS5® - YouTube
Fire Emblem: Manshi Senkou CM Long Version - YouTube
Fire Emblem: Manshi Senkou Commercial - YouTube
GGST Short Anime 'Erika's Melancholy' Episode 8 (Final Episode) [Official] - YouTube
Sigrid Episode 'A Friend of a Connoisseur' | Zenless Zone Zero - YouTube
[COMITIA157 #COMITIAWEBcatalog is now available for free on August 23rd (Sun)]
— COMITIA Executive Committee (@COMITIAofficial) August 17, 2026
A convenient web catalog where you can check all participating circles is now available: https://t.co/kbYAmLNAWI
Anyone can use it for free as a 'guest'!
If you have the catalog 'Tears Magazine 157', ... https://t.co/37Kb5SIgji pic.twitter.com/beQvun0WtS
[Announcement 📢] Jump GIGA 2026 SUMMER, featuring a new one-shot of #ToLOVEru , is on sale today!
— Kentaro Yabuki Info (@yabuki_info) August 16, 2026
A massive 25-page color spread at the beginning!
What kind of misfortune will befall Kotegawa as she diligently carries out her duties as a member of the disciplinary committee...!?
Please get yours! pic.twitter.com/lwPaddWbvK
When I was little, I used to try to break open a toy that had a Pokémon inside a bouncy ball, and when I took it out, the Pokémon inside was so tiny, and that's when I learned about illusions. - Togetter
Comparing the works of manga artists Osamu Tezuka and Shigeru Mizuki, both of whom experienced war, reveals fascinating differences between those caught up in it and those directly involved - Togetter
I noticed an unusually large number of people reading the 'Yanineko' manga while waiting in line at this year's Comiket...and then I saw someone handing them out like a Bible and preaching in front of Kokusai Tenjijo Station - Togetter
Sega Sammy and Bandai, who entered the Webtoon market with the slogan 'Vertical manga is the future!', have already withdrawn. 'Vertical manga is inherently difficult to read,' 'It might become popular in the future...' - Togetter
◆Sports, Entertainment, Music, and Film (Entertainment)
Criticism of 'Love is Fine' continues despite the Ministry of Justice's explanation... A statement was issued urging people to refrain from defamation, but there are various opinions on the fact that a person who committed an act equivalent to 'attempted murder' was cast in the film - Togetter
Controversy erupts over 'Love is the Best' cast member's comment about 'setting someone on fire'; MEGUMI's defensive comments are not calming public opinion | Life | Toyo Keizai Online
Criticism of 'Love is Fine 2' is increasing, but I think people's reactions probably differ depending on how much they suffered from delinquents during their school days.
— Tatsunori Tokushige | Writer/Editor/Uncle Chiikawa (@tatsunoritoku) August 16, 2026
MEGUMI's beauty books are selling like hotcakes, and she won the 'JAPANESE...' award at Cannes. pic.twitter.com/hPlYYKFAi4
— Natsumaru 🐏 (@t_maru_summer) August 14, 2026
MEGUMI may be in a difficult position because of the backlash, but I think the suffering of those who were actually targeted is far worse.
— Kirito @Psychiatrist (@MvY4ph7LgfozzCl) August 16, 2026
Why can't rugby players stop their grueling summer training? ~The fear of losing pushes players to the brink~ | yamakawa_rikyu
'We don't play rugby to die': A note by an active rugby player about 'why we can't stop grueling summer training' is heartfelt and 'every coach should read it' - Togetter
'The Northern Territories are owned by Russia...' TBS announcer clarifies Kato Tokiko's statement: 'The correct term is 'effective control'' - Entertainment: Nikkan Sports
Tommy John Dies at 83: The Origin of the Common Name for Elbow Ligament Reconstruction Surgery - CNN.co.jp
[Overseas Reactions] Pandora's Melancholy: Overseas: 'Why is this only possible in Japan...?' Many foreigners are moved to tears by how wholesome Japanese TV programs are.
Talent Ai Kago, who made it onto the list of top earners at the age of 14, reveals that her savings have 'disappeared' → This somehow makes sense considering the reports about her smoking - Togetter
◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
[Meijiya] Supermarket | News Release | Meijiya Direct Import Foods: Three creamy and rich Australian 'Nutworks' macadamia nut products, and a Korean-style 'TABASCO®' gochujang sauce – new products launching in September.
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