Headline news for August 25, 2026
The latest installment in the Earth Defense Force series, ' Earth Defense Force 6.2 INVADERS FROM ANOTHER WORLD, ' has been announced. This new title is a major revamp of ' Earth Defense Force 6, ' which was released on August 25, 2022, and includes new elements. It has evolved to be specifically tailored to the specifications of the PlayStation 5 (PS5) , allowing players to enjoy the despair of being attacked by hordes of enemies.
Earth Defense Force 6.2 Invaders From Another World will be released in 2027. Early play will be available at Tokyo Game Show 2026! – PlayStation.Blog Japanese
https://blog.ja.playstation.com/2026/08/25/20260825-edf6-2-title-announcement-o/
The announcement trailer for 'Earth Defense Force 6.2 INVADERS FROM ANOTHER WORLD' can be viewed below.
Earth Defense Force 6.2 INVADERS FROM ANOTHER WORLD Announcement Trailer - YouTube
Incidentally, on the same day of the same month in the past, we published the following article.
Ultra-low-priced smartphones from a Chinese manufacturer were found to be infected with malware at the time of shipment - GIGAZINE
'Does leaving the air conditioner on 24 hours a day really save energy?' Three engineers put this to the test - GIGAZINE
'pornpen.ai' automatically generates nude images using a custom AI algorithm - GIGAZINE
McDonald's McShakes unavailable in the UK - GIGAZINE
Apple's new 'iPhone 8' is expected to start at $999 (approximately 110,000 yen), other leaks also reported - GIGAZINE
Is it due to 'smartphone fatigue'? Feature phone sales growth rate surpasses smartphone sales - GIGAZINE
What is 'Blue Whale,' the mysterious death game that is driving boys and girls around the world to suicide one after another? - GIGAZINE
Points to check for hidden cameras in hotels and rooms - GIGAZINE
◆ Ideas (notes, miscellaneous things)
With AI generating becoming a hot topic, for better or for worse, I'd like to share an AI-generated poster from Yuppo, a footbath facility in Shiobara Onsen... pic.twitter.com/B8weq6w8f3
— Matsuda Ohgi (@ohgi_RE) August 17, 2026
What's up? Want to talk? pic.twitter.com/ot5OYf1DcE
— Takeshi Uraki (@URA_kimou) August 25, 2026
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. https://t.co/Im8kxlCnLn
— Ayumi Yamaoka (@henna_e_kakimas) August 24, 2026
◆Science (Science, Academics, Technology)
Sony CSL successfully performs subretinal administration in animal models using a small surgical support robot inspired by origami structures – demonstrating high operability and operational efficiency, promising applications in ophthalmic surgery.
Breaking Free from Trial and Error Through the Integration of AI and Experimentation: Presenting a Roadmap to an Autonomous Research Infrastructure — Accelerating Hydrogen Storage Material Development with AI Incorporating Physical Laws — | Press Releases & Research Results | Tohoku University
AI Model Discovers Pbx1, the 'Command Center' of Aging Hematopoietic Stem Cells – Unraveling the Gene Network that Causes Decreased Red Blood Cell Production and Platelet-Oriented Red Blood Cell Production | Press Releases & Research Results | Tohoku University
World's largest superconducting toroidal magnetic field coil successfully undergoes energization test – A major step forward towards the start of operation of the ITER fusion experimental reactor – National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
[Released August 25, 2026] New species of amyloidosis discovered in birds! - Sustainable research making the most of limited research resources - | 2026 Press Release List | Press Releases | Public Relations & Social Collaboration | University Information | Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology to provide 2.8 million yen annually in support to science and engineering master's students, targeting 11,000 students across 17 strategic fields, for seven years starting next fiscal year: Yomiuri Shimbun
◆Society, Politics, and Economy (Events, World News, Business)
Four and a half years of invasion of Ukraine: Russian soldiers killed up to 530,000, front lines mired in a quagmire, long-range attacks including drones continued...ceasefire talks stalled, peace seems distant: Yomiuri Shimbun
Wasteland inhabited by harmful birds and animals transformed into a field of 5,000 sunflowers thanks to local residents' efforts | Mainichi Shimbun
The front lines are stalemated, and the situation is increasingly resembling a 'war of attrition.' Both Ukraine and Russia are escalating their exchange of long-range attacks. Four and a half years after the invasion of Ukraine - Sankei News
[Breaking News] 73% Oppose Appointment of Lawyer Who Was Involved in a Bribery Scandal to a Key Post | 47NEWS
Case to be heard by 3 judges: 1 judge makes a mistake in the proceedings at Saitama District Court, Kumagaya Branch | NHK News | Court proceedings, Saitama Prefecture, incidents and accidents
Iranian President Criticizes US Sanctions as Inflicting 'Suffering on His People,' Calls It a State of All-Out War (2 photos) International News: AFPBB News
It has been reported that the Shizuoka Prefectural Police have seized data for a forged graduation certificate from the computer of former Ito City Mayor Maki Takubo. Investigators believe that Takubo printed documents she created on her computer, stamped them with her seal, and made them appear as a graduation certificate. https://t.co/e5cjWJdmVS
— Shizuoka Shimbun Digital Editorial Department Manager (@shizushin_news) August 24, 2026
'Man who wasn't a guest in the buffet': Man who had been marked as a suspicious person arrested in Sapporo hotel for bread theft - HTB Hokkaido News
Mayors affiliated with the Japan Innovation Party speak out, claiming it's 'an individual crime' and that 'Takenaka is the victim' in the Kansai Expo embezzlement case, though the full picture is yet to be revealed: Tokyo Shimbun Digital
Kuwait strips naturalized former foreigners of their voting rights; also conducting a large-scale campaign to revoke their citizenship. (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News
French tourists die after getting stranded in scorching heat in Death Valley, USA. The day's high temperature reached 47 degrees Celsius. (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News
220,000 tons of reserve rice stored in warehouses as alternative cargo; cannot be moved immediately / Japan Agricultural News
Increase in visitors to Japan for the purpose of buying sex; hopes that punishing solicitation by 'buyers' will deter it... 'Public morals have been greatly disrupted' around Kabukicho: Yomiuri Shimbun
[Debate on Amending the Prostitution Prevention Law] 'I want the older men to get arrested': Criticism of the current system that only penalizes 'sellers'... The Ministry of Justice proposes a report that will also impose penalties on 'buyers' who solicit prostitution [news23] | TBS NEWS DIG
Netanyahu's son was targeted in an Iranian assassination attempt (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News
Former China Asia Bureau Chief, who made headlines for 'hands in pockets,' assumes ambassadorship to Australia: 'There is no historical animosity between us and Australia.' (3 photos) International News: AFPBB News
Gang attacks church refugees, killing approximately 40 in Haiti (9 photos) - International News: AFPBB News
Unfounded information spreads claiming 'Muslims complain about pork soup served at evacuation centers' after Kumamoto earthquake; prefecture and others deny the claim | NHK News | 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake: Countermeasures against fake news
'I overlooked the red light because I was thinking about discrimination against Kurds' [Kawaguchi, Saitama] 19-year-old man dies in accident caused by Kurdish man's reckless driving; 'Incomprehensible excuses' repeated in court | Daily Shincho
Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department faces a shortage of 3,000 officers; recruitment difficulties may impact public safety | Mainichi Shimbun
Male high school student arrested for allegedly smearing bodily fluids on female classmate's toothbrush and gym clothes because they smelled strange (Published August 24, 2026) | KKT NEWS NNN
◆Lifestyle (Life, Living, Health)
When I talk about sweet soy sauce, people say, 'Then just put sugar in your soy sauce and eat it,' but it already has sugar in it, and I'm even thinking of adding more. 'I love crunchy sugar soy sauce mochi' - Togetter
My lock was cut and my bike was stolen, and then it started raining on my way home, so I got completely soaked. When I tried to go to Matsuya, it was temporarily closed for cleaning.
— Jun@Between Games and Cooking (@CjAsura12) August 24, 2026
(August 21)
The next day, I filed a police report.
Thanks to spreading the word on Instagram, the owner of a yakiniku restaurant near my workplace found it.
However, the rear wheel was missing. … pic.twitter.com/vXUhEC9YZN
Sorry...
— hima/Hima🏂🎿 Independent Vtuber JP 'HIMAchannel/HIMA-chan Channel' (@himachannel0905) August 25, 2026
I understand the intention behind this, and I also understand the desire to create excitement.
However, even with good intentions, 'it's okay to stick something on public property if it's done with good intentions.'
If you leave it like that, people who don't know moderation will do something terrible...
This is famous in the snow mountain community... https://t.co/cK0EZWtLzo pic.twitter.com/FM5qeMW1SB
I recently cut my hair and donated it. I hadn't cut it for a while, so I wanted to do this the next time I had the opportunity.
— Louis Kurihara (@Louis_Kurihara) August 24, 2026
We have sent this to JHD&C (Japan Highway Public Corporation).
I would be happy if reading this sparks your interest in hair donation. pic.twitter.com/rT5Zo0cPnZ
Rather than that kind of equipment, something like, 'Your speed is decreasing on an uphill slope, please press the accelerator,' would be better.
— Store Manager Koyanagi (@MaxFritz_tosu) August 24, 2026
'You've been driving in the passing lane for too long; please return to the driving lane.'
'There's a queue behind us, let's move aside.'
Please install a device that issues warnings like this. https://t.co/t4Rzbwa4fb
I went into a Japanese-owned restaurant in Spain, and the waitress called over the Japanese owner. He was smiling brightly at the Spanish customers, but then in the back, he was grumpy and said, 'What do you need? 💢' - Togetter
'Advice just sounds like noise, doesn't it?' The article 'Why You Can't Understand People Who Can't Form Habits' perfectly explains the problem - Togetter
When I went to the company to return the things I was supposed to return upon quitting, the very person who had been raging and telling me to quit started saying, 'Are you going to quit just because I've been a little stricter? Are you going to be able to come in tomorrow?' I couldn't help but laugh. - Togetter
I was working with an international company and when I smiled and said, 'See you next Tuesday!', they told me, 'You should never say that in English-speaking countries' → It actually means female genitalia in slang - Togetter
When my children were in lower elementary school, I used to take the lead in getting them to finish their summer homework, but when my fifth-grader told me 'Shut up, old hag,' I let them do it their own way, but now they just keep putting it off and never finish - Togetter
A few years ago, a friend with children asked me, 'Aren't you going to have children?' When I told her I couldn't afford it for financial reasons, she said, 'You can have a child if you have about 200,000 yen in savings.' → This led to a controversial turn of events - Togetter
I accidentally took someone else's suitcase at Seoul airport, and they're asking for over 1 million won in compensation because they had to buy all the contents again. → Should I pay them? Check with your insurance company. - Togetter
It was clearly a high school student's voice, making a sales call for advertising space in the club's regular performance pamphlet... Worried it might be a crime, I called the school and the advisor said that they were doing that kind of activity → A common occurrence in cultural clubs - Togetter
Trial Plus: The Realities of the Judicial System: The Unusable 'Good Luck Charm' - The Tragedy of an Elderly Couple That Welfare Couldn't Save | Mainichi Shimbun
◆IT & Gadgets (Internet, Software, Hardware, Mobile)
Why does Claude Code use Windows-MCP instead of the built-in computer-use for desktop operation?
A group of accounts that seem to be trying to make money or manipulate people by posting attention-grabbing, attention-grabbing content such as xenophobic sentiment - Cyber Dust
Regarding the controversy surrounding the exclusion from the Vocaloid Collection Summer 2026 rankings | narita19
Onamae.com appears to have shut down its service after encountering errors on all pages . https://t.co/wpdNNATIGK
— TenmaniChan (New and improved taste) (@TenmaniChan) August 24, 2026
[Cognitive Warfare] Political Activities Using Generated AI and Fictional Personalities: A male member of the Constitutional Democratic Party has been found to be using multiple names and titles, not only as 'Riho Nakamura,' but also on another account, 'Shinshu Maita Satoyama Tourism Association,' including Representative Nakamura and Public Relations Officer Yumi Nakahara. ... pic.twitter.com/hO8zoyLvul
— Tetsuya Nihonmatsu (@t_nihonmatsu) August 23, 2026
- The free version ends after you've only spoken to Ryza twice. - The subscription has a 3-day free trial period, but if you don't cancel within 2 days, it automatically becomes an annual contract. - The subscription rejection button is as hard to see as a malicious ad. - Even with a subscription, you only get 15 talks per 10 days. You can't even say good morning or good night every day.
— Wakana Kaburagi (@Kaburagi_Wakana) August 25, 2026
I played yesterday but decided to quit . https://t.co/APiuwufS7N
Even Google, a giant in the industry, is still like this, so I can develop with peace of mind. pic.twitter.com/aTRjk4a73i
— Higashiyama (Weak Engineer) (@streamtech_qbit) August 24, 2026
Does Kyodo News really think that the fact that a single restaurant located in the underground shopping area of Shinjuku Station has withdrawn from Rakuten Ichiba is newsworthy enough to warrant reporting? https://t.co/wOPw3YIazD
— 3pin@Слава Україні!🇺 (@vol3pin) August 24, 2026
Sony Corporation | News Release | Commercializing the Xperia 10 VIII smartphone, which enhances the viewing experience with an easy-to-view display and powerful sound.
povo launches '5G SA (Standalone)' service | Smartphone plan using au network starting with zero basic fee [Official] povo2.0
Tsukuba University's Gate 2B was found to be acquiring student information | Tsukuba Student News
My family member's stolen AirPods have been tracked, and they've been observing them, noticing things like, 'Oh, they're in Sapporo,' 'They're drinking in Nihonbashi today,' and 'They usually leave work on time, but why are they late today?' - Togetter
I researched the going rate for on-call allowances at 50 companies, and couldn't find a single one.
AI-driven web application development with Rust - Hello Tech
Australian Music Society to exclude 'AI-generated music' from charts to protect 'human artistry' (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News
I looked into using My Number (Japanese social security number) against resale bots, and it turned out to be more complicated than I thought - koudenpa's blog
Regarding the song 'Zeitgeist' that will be featured in Vocaloid Collection 2026 Summer : pic.twitter.com/sDQqk4SSlZ
— Kanade (@kanade_desuuuu) August 23, 2026
[Important] Re-notification of the rules regarding submissions and requests from the organizers to everyone submitting to Vocaloid Collection 2026 Summer
— VocaColle @Next event will be held from February 19th (Thu) to 23rd (Tue/Holiday), 2027 (@the_voca_colle) August 17, 2026
Please see the image for details . pic.twitter.com/BfE17WXMlS
I'm feeling powerless, and I can't reconcile my feelings about my love for Vocaloid Collection with the current situation... I'm terribly sorry, but tonight's Vocaloid Collection Space will be canceled... I'm sorry.
— Kurita Shigetaka (to i) 🌰 Nico Nico Representative (@sigekun) August 24, 2026
About the tech communities I've been following recently
◆Anime, Games, and Manga (Subculture)
【notice】
— Wonder Festival Official (@WF_officialinfo) August 21, 2026
Due to circumstances on the part of the copyright holder, the following titles will no longer be eligible for on-site copyright application starting from Wonder Festival 2027 [Winter].
■Target Titles: Arknights, Arknights: Endfield…
It was recently announced that Arknights will no longer be subject to on-site licensing applications for the next Wonder Festival, but it seems that Endfield has updated their guidelines to explicitly prohibit the production of figures altogether. It's quite unusual for this kind of announcement to go beyond what copyright holders are normally allowed to restrict. https://t.co/3psHV7rS9C pic.twitter.com/xg08w5LjQJ
— Saromaten (@saromaten) August 24, 2026
Well, I understand why they'd feel the need to do something when something like this is being sold at Don Quijote in Umeda, but it's a shame that it's going to discourage people who make 3D models as a hobby. https://t.co/RnZ8YFZ6rd
— Suspicious Neighbor (@BlackHandMaiden) August 25, 2026
It seems that companies tend to become corrupt when they get too much money...
— God-of-Ramon (@correlsokkou501) August 24, 2026
It's a shame that such a great KOF manga was just carelessly cancelled.
He's so good at drawing,
A KOF masterpiece that incorporates the author's unique originality into the manga.
It's a masterpiece unlike anything ever seen before, isn't it?
I believed in it and went to the bookstore on the release date of all the volumes lol It's so well done pic.twitter.com/BWzeFlWgf8
Higurashi When They Cry is starting! #HigurashiFA pic.twitter.com/Ljr9sZ86xc
— Kawanuma K (@ONUMA_KUMA) August 24, 2026
Director Satoshi Kon passed away on August 24, 2010. On the 16th anniversary of his death, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude and respect once again.
— [Official] PERFECT BLUE (@PERFECTBLUE228) August 24, 2026
With the intention of passing on the works and messages that Director Kon left behind to future generations, we will all remember him today.
I hope you will take this day to reflect on the legacy of Director Kon.
I hate hardcore furries like you. pic.twitter.com/d6WEsY1VUR
— Ito (@ito_44_3) August 24, 2026
Comiket is infrastructure. It forms an ecosystem from amateur to professional as a breeding ground for manga production and sales. That's what gives rise to the original works for anime and games. So it should be supported as a matter of policy, but it has developed because it has a spirit that sets it apart from that. Even so, isn't there something we can do to support it? https://t.co/bQ4VAKKp6I
— Ichiya Nakamura (@ichiyanakamura) August 23, 2026
I think Comiket is a place where people who have come up with an idea bring something they want to show to someone, not a breeding ground for professionals.
— Kosuke Fujishima @Toppu GP Vol. 16 on sale January 22nd 🏍 (@fujishimakosuke) August 24, 2026
The only thing the government can do to support this is to allow people to freely draw pussy and dick.
— Akiman PLAMAX 'GODZ ORDER' Divine Wing Knights (@akiman7) August 24, 2026
Their understanding of the event's purpose is fundamentally wrong, but the fact that people who were deceived by this kind of wording had the power to provide positions and money is probably why the Cool Japan organization failed. https://t.co/UnOYgFfdhx
— @maGuremono ( August 24, 2026 )
Seriously, inviting the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to Comiket would be pointless no matter what they do, so it would be better to invite the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism instead.
— Takasaka Ryu @Next up: Mission Complete 3 (@takasaka393) August 25, 2026
The high-ranking official currently embroiled in controversy is someone who has repeatedly made contemptuous and mocking remarks towards creators, particularly in relation to generative AI. It's truly fortunate that the danger of such a person being in a government position is becoming widely known. There is a desire among the government and specific companies to take over the content industry, which Japanese writers have painstakingly cultivated to reach the global market.
— CDB@First book now on sale! (@C4Dbeginner) August 24, 2026
TV Anime 'The Returnee's Magic is Special' Season 2 Ending Theme Announcement PV | Broadcasting begins October 2026 - YouTube
Introducing the new features of the new biome, Dappled Forest! - YouTube
Mario Kart World BGM Recording Video 'Trophy City' - YouTube
Mario Kart World BGM Recording Video 'Main Theme' - YouTube
Onimusha Kirokucho 'Sake Douji' 'Onimusha Way of the Sword' - YouTube
Demon's Night Fever Opening Movie - YouTube
[Collapse: Star Rail] Robin - Summer Sky Song Character PV 'Chasing the Wind' - YouTube
The poster, who finally quit the casino where he worked for about two years in Vancouver... From Akihabara maid casino dealer to overseas dealer on a working holiday → Interesting stories from his time there - Togetter
'It was my fault for not being more informed.' A parent lent their young eldest son a tablet to play games, only to find he had spent around 65,000 yen on in-app purchases. ← Parental supervision, such as separating payment functions, is crucial - Togetter
Some people say, 'There's no way machine guns existed in the Taisho era,' but the time when Tanjiro was slaying demons in a rural village was during World War I. 'There are quite a few instances like this, aren't there?' - Togetter
On August 30th (Sun), at the ' #Comitia157 Sample Magazine Reading Session ,' we will also be displaying sample magazines from ' #ComitiaN, ' an event held at the venue during the 'Farewell Gathering for Chairman Kimihiko Nakamura' (A) https://t.co/B4D6sxCN7e https://t.co/Y260UA1I0o pic.twitter.com/cjjbvbwu9P
— COMITIA Executive Committee (@COMITIAofficial) August 25, 2026
◆Sports, Entertainment, Music, and Film (Entertainment)
20 TV dramas from the 2020s that people who lament 'Japanese TV dramas are shallow' should watch | TV no Sukima
#WhatDayIsItToday
— Tamao (Newborn) (@cherrytamama) August 24, 2026
[August 25, 1994 (Thursday) - Rasta Tunnels '94]
On this day, they aired a comedy sketch titled '24.5 Hour TV: Money Saves the Earth.'
The punchline is that after deducting the performers' fees from the total donation of 500,024,015 yen, only 4,015 yen remained.
Naturally, Nippon Television protested, and an apology was issued during the final episode of the program (though in a rather arrogant manner). pic.twitter.com/ec4PVNmyr2
◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
(PDF file) The first limited-edition product in the 'Reward Dessert Granola' series, 'Whole Ingredient Granola Luxurious Apple Pie Flavor,' featuring the sweet and sour taste of apples and the aroma of cinnamon, will be released on August 31st (Monday) for a limited time during the autumn and winter seasons.
A rich flavor blended with 8 carefully selected spices. A highly addictive Happy Turn snack that adults will love. New release: 'Happy Turn: Adult-Approaching Flavored Spices' | Kameda Seika Co., Ltd.
Announcement of the release of 'Tough Gummy Apple Impulse' | Kabaya Foods
[Foods] Guilt-free, yet rich and delicious. A new 'Rich Bacon Flavor' has been added to 'Koiuma Chips,' a soy-based snack where the flavor intensifies with every bite! | News | Kracie
Autumn Delights! Roasted Sweet Potato Makes its Debut in 'Nama Choco Pie'! Over 70% of consumers say it's a flavor they crave in autumn. 'Nama Choco Pie <Melting Roasted Sweet Potato>' will be available as a chilled dessert from September 1st (Tuesday) at supermarkets and drugstores nationwide. | News Release | Lotte, Your Sweetheart
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