Headline news for August 27, 2026

Häagen-Dazs' classic 'Rum Raisin' flavor will be available for a limited time only in winter as a luxurious mini-cup called ' Rich Rum Raisin, ' starting October 6th, 2026 (Tuesday). The suggested retail price is 373 yen (tax included).

Mini Cup 'Rich Rum Raisin' | News Release | Häagen-Dazs Japan
https://www.haagen-dazs.co.jp/company/newsrelease/2026/0827.html

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

A reinvestigation of the mysterious 'Wow! Signal' observed in 1977 has revealed that it is highly likely to have an extraterrestrial origin - GIGAZINE

Scientists unravel the secret behind rich and stable beer foam - GIGAZINE

Survey reveals most new in-car technologies are considered 'unnecessary' - GIGAZINE

Many ancient Roman statues are headless, why? - GIGAZINE

I went to 'Dal Bhat Shokudo Mustang Kalichuro,' a restaurant where you can eat 'Dal Bhat,' a representative Nepalese dish that is subtly different from curry - GIGAZINE

Jockey Shinichi Ishigami achieves unprecedented feat of winning all 10 JRA steeplechase races - GIGAZINE

I took tons of photos at the 'Gather 'round! Whales and Dolphins of Mie' exhibition, where giant whale and dolphin skeletons were displayed everywhere - GIGAZINE

Osaka University announces '3D Printed Kintaro Candy Technology' to reproduce the complex structure of Wagyu beef using a 3D printer - GIGAZINE

Wikipedia gets edited in a nonsensical language by a single administrator - GIGAZINE

'Ise Mei/Ise Go,' a font that seems to express a distorted world and is free and available for commercial use - GIGAZINE

World's first rechargeable 'iron-ion battery' developed, offering high energy efficiency and safety compared to lithium-ion batteries - GIGAZINE

◆ Ideas (notes, miscellaneous things)

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— Yoriko (@torako778) August 26, 2026

I was shopping at Aeon

📢 'To the customer who just purchased 36 baby food items in the toy section, we have something to tell you...'

Wow, so many people are buying it... I guess they're stocking up. I just bought some too, so I understand how they feel.
...36 points... (glances at receipt)

'That's me!'

— Bokubo (@simo_nyan) August 26, 2026

Money has been withdrawn from my account by a mysterious person named Yamahage Tsushiya.

I thought so, but this is my daughter's piano lesson. Damn it . pic.twitter.com/Vm53BEkQtU

— The Whoops (@thewhoops) August 26, 2026

I sweat a lot (especially on my face), so I'm interested in products that stop sweating, but this point in the diagram is bothering me, and I haven't been able to bring myself to buy them yet. pic.twitter.com/RLqvz0fuDZ

— Himeyuri (@Himeyurrrrry) August 26, 2026

A conversation between men who only vaguely understand that 'frenemy' is probably some kind of insult . pic.twitter.com/O1rqPtS1NV

— Kooku🎈 (@newkooku) August 22, 2026

Translates Japanese... This person is very knowledgeable . https://t.co/Ec9dgqreqc

— Itano Kamo (Ghost of a writer) (@itano_or_banno2) August 26, 2026

From 'The Crocodile That Died a Million Times' to a barrage of three mispronunciations, slips of the tongue, and vague memories... Fukui Prefectural Library's 'Collection of Misremembered Titles' has been updated, but the librarians who can find books using this list are amazing - Togetter

◆Science (Science, Academics, Technology)
The secret above the 'King's Chamber': Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza so earthquake-resistant? | National Geographic Japan website

◆Society, Politics, and Economy (Events, World News, Business)

[Level 5 Heavy Rain Special Warning Issued for Southern Noto Peninsula]
Mudslides are flowing onto roads in Nakanoto Town. Prioritize your safety and take action to protect your life. Check the latest weather information and information from your local government. https://t.co/6tZHFFxBkx pic.twitter.com/rCe2X8Da71

— Hokkoku Shimbun/Toyama Shimbun (@hokkokushimbun) August 26, 2026

[Level 5 Heavy Rain Special Warning]
A Level 5 heavy rain special warning has been issued for southern Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture and western northern Toyama Prefecture, where record-breaking heavy rain is occurring.
Please be extremely vigilant against flooding in low-lying areas and rising river levels, and take all possible action to protect your life. https://t.co/aSVEQscyfo pic.twitter.com/VWju8ken0N

— Weathernews (@wni_jp) August 26, 2026

A linear rainband has formed in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures.
The developed rain clouds are moving slightly southward, and the area of the predicted linear rainband is expanding. Even in areas where a Level 5 heavy rain special warning has not yet been issued, the situation may rapidly deteriorate. Please stay away from dangerous areas and ensure your safety by checking the latest weather and evacuation information. pic.twitter.com/x0w46YKvld

— Kentaro Araki (@arakencloud) August 26, 2026

Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures are under a Level 5 heavy rain special warning; exercise maximum caution.

There is a very high possibility that serious disasters due to flooding and river overflows have already occurred, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to take immediate action to increase their chances of saving their lives . https://t.co/AjA48dkhfX pic.twitter.com/pre1RqyORH

— NHK News (@nhk_news) August 26, 2026

'Level 5 Heavy Rain Special Warning' issued for Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, causing damage including flooded roads and underfloor flooding... Cars also stranded in underpasses: Yomiuri Shimbun

JR Nanao Line tracks damaged; rails submerged in water at Kanamaru Station | Society | Ishikawa News | Hokkoku Shimbun

Mudstone flow at the mouth of Nishikura Nichijo Yoshitaka!

I'm so scared, I feel so bad. pic.twitter.com/BevlHThZrn

— meditation (@meditation198) August 26, 2026

These visuals from the floods in Rasuwa, Nepal are absolutely horrific. The scale of the destruction looks unreal, almost like a scene from a disaster movie.The entire Himalayan belt needs to seriously work on better early warning systems for such flash floods. Prayers for… pic.twitter.com/7iiupXXIzT

— Nikhil saini (@iNikhilsaini) August 26, 2026

This is seriously scary. CCTV footage from Gyirong Port in Tibet, China, directly opposite Nepal's Rasuwa district. This flash flood hit here first and later caused massive havoc in Nepal. Can't even imagine someone surviving this. Prayers for everyone affected. 🙏 https://t.co/o805P8KGSu pic.twitter.com/31QzZ64aBD

— Nikhil saini (@iNikhilsaini) August 26, 2026

I extend my deepest sympathies to the government and people of Nepal following the large-scale floods in the country.

I am worried because local media have reported that five Japanese nationals are missing.

The Japanese embassy in the area was unable to contact the five Japanese nationals and has requested a search.

— Sanae Takaichi (@takaichi_sanae) August 26, 2026

Mudslide in Nepal-China border region leaves 98 dead and over 740 missing in both countries | NHK News | Nepal, rivers and floods, China

Massive mudslide in Nepal: Glacier collapse creates dam lake, may collapse: Asahi Shimbun

Nepal floods may have caused massive glacier collapses; U.S. Geological Survey reports 'tremors equivalent to M5.2': Asahi Shimbun

What caused the Nepal floods? What we know so far - CNN.co.jp

Press conference by Tomoko Akane, President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), August 26, 2026 - YouTube


Summary of ICC Director Akane's press conference: 'Credit cards and email unusable,' 'Appeal for the EU to nullify sanctions' - Sankei News

Director Akane: 'ICC will never lose.' Credit cards already unusable due to sanctions | Mainichi Shimbun

Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara: 'We will contact Mr. Akane and provide support if necessary,' regarding ICC sanctions [Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, President of the Liberal Democratic Party]: Asahi Shimbun

Graduate student dies after being exposed to highly toxic hydrofluoric acid during experiment at Hokkaido University | Mainichi Shimbun

The Constitutional Democratic Party is adjusting its plan to postpone its merger with the centrist party, and will convey this at a meeting of the three party leaders... Strong opposition from Komeito, which is demanding a 'complete merger,' is inevitable: Yomiuri Shimbun

Rising sea temperatures cause pufferfish to migrate north, hybridization makes it difficult to identify the poisonous parts of the fish... Research into adaptation strategies is progressing, emphasizing the need to 'respond to changes': Yomiuri Shimbun

Four people died in the Tobu Nikko Line accident; 'Train lookout' did not wave a red flag to signal the express train to make an emergency stop... No one to act as a relay driver was present either: Yomiuri Shimbun

No country aims for 'fiscal consolidation' as a goal, says Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Jounai, after removing wording from the basic policy guidelines: Jiji.com

Russia reportedly preparing to escalate attacks, abandoning peace talks and potentially using tactical nuclear weapons | NEWSjp

'Let's review it again,' former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expresses objections to the Imperial House Law: 'It does not reflect the will of the people' - Sankei News

'I didn't want to spend my own money': Employee dismissed for taking approximately 20,000 discarded official documents home without permission; used them as scrap paper to print his hobby mystery novels = Nagaizumi Town, Shizuoka Prefecture | Shizuoka Shimbun at-S

Why did the Cool Japan Fund invest 14 billion yen in 'artificial spider silk'? | Agora Opinion Platform

Two killed in Ukrainian drone strike; large fire at Russian e-commerce logistics facility (1 photo) International News: AFPBB News

Okinawa gubernatorial election: Mikio Shimoji announces withdrawal of candidacy | Okinawa Times+Plus

Ryukoku University baseball team announces problematic behavior including 'assault among team members' and 'filming and sharing videos of bodily functions'...theft also reported in dormitory: Yomiuri Shimbun

Ryukoku University baseball team, a powerhouse with 30 Kansai Six University Championship titles, suspended from activities due to violent incidents | Mainichi Shimbun

Hey, those important people at Ryukoku University are quick to run away. I wonder if in Kansai they'd say 'I don't know, though' in situations like this. pic.twitter.com/az1oRuZ2EH

— OGAWA Kandai (@grossherzigkeit) August 27, 2026

Behind the collapse of rice prices: Koizumi's release of stockpiled rice – his 'flooding' strategy backfires #ExpertTopic (Naoya Matsudaira) - Expert - Yahoo! News

[Breaking News] Weekly Diamond to cease print publication | 47NEWS

Man arrested after falling from apartment building; suspected of killing female pedestrian in Nagoya, Naka Ward (Published August 27, 2026) | Chukyo TV NEWS NNN

◆Lifestyle (Life, Living, Health)

An insider said, 'Everyone's been saying lately, 'The new factory is great!' It's all thanks to the president's son's decision to buy a used factory!'
The president's son: 'Oh, really! What do you like about it?'
Person inside: 'It's cool.'
The president's son: 'Anything else?'
Person inside: 'No, not really.'
The president's son: 'I see...'

Seriously, thanks a lot, son of the president. The new factory is nice and cool.

— Yasumoto Soy Sauce [Smoked Seasonings] (@yasumotoshoyu) August 26, 2026

The company's ballpoint pen supply was rapidly decreasing, so we put them in a drawer in the general affairs department, but then someone started asking for the pens themselves... → We debated whether to replace the refills, with comments like 'Maybe they don't know that refills exist?' and 'They're disposable.' - Togetter

This is my apartment building, and it's hilarious that they're fighting over a notice posted on the automatic lock. pic.twitter.com/2xnJNLMt3o

— bufferin (@bufferin05) August 26, 2026

I was talking before about how if you put candy in the office refrigerator, it disappears incredibly fast.

There's this guy who keeps eating my candy without permission. He opens the package, doesn't eat any, and then there's only one left.
Leaving one behind feels weird.

Then, when I changed the candy I put there to a cinnamon candy, it stopped completely.

I'm definitely the only one who eats cinnamon candy.

— Muusuke Channel (@muusukechannel) August 26, 2026

'I really, really want to study in Japan,' a Chinese person lamented, comparing their own country's education system with that of Japan. Japanese people responded, 'They asked me, 'Do cultural festivals, sports days, club activities, and school trips actually exist?'' - Togetter

A story about trying the method I learned: Babies can't talk right after birth, but if you keep talking to them every day, their vocabulary explodes and they start talking... It's true that babies suddenly start talking - Togetter

A recommendation for low-fat milk for those of you who drink milk instead of water - gensobunya Life Blog

Read this before buying any books about Taiwan. A free yet incredibly insightful book guide: 'Taiwan Book Journey' | Taiwan DEEPS

'Come to Germany, and I'll show you what real regulations are like.' A list of regulations beyond imagination is presented, including 'There's a 600-question test to qualify for fishing.' - Togetter

Reflections from a fixed-point observation of Sanseido Bookstore's Kanda Jinbocho main store: 'Why are we running a bookstore?' | anti_bookcurator

I checked my parents' house on camera and my dad wasn't there. When I looked more closely, he was lying down in a place he doesn't usually go! He wasn't responding when I called out to him, so I requested ALSOK (a security company) to be dispatched.

At the same time, I also headed to my parents' house, but after nearly 40 minutes, ALSOK hadn't arrived, and since I was about to get there first, I canceled their dispatch.

What's the point of having ALSOK installed...?

— 𝐌𝐨𝐟𝐦𝐨𝐟🎁 (@whitejavafinch) August 25, 2026

Neither Secom nor Alsok publicly disclose a specific response time, stating that they dispatch from the nearest standby location 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This raises the question: where is the nearest standby location? Is it close? Secom doesn't disclose this information, while Alsok allows you to search your address to find the distance to the nearest standby location. If it's close but slow, it's rubbish. https://t.co/qIGAEFgHRY

— @yoronchos (who is out of touch with world affairs) August 26, 2026

Me at 11:30 PM: 'I can sleep for 7 hours!'
Me at 11:00 PM: 'Wow, I can get six and a half hours of sleep!'
Me at 24:30: 'Six hours should be plenty of time.'
Me at 25:00: 'I can get five and a half hours of sleep!'
Me at 25:30: 'If I get 5 hours of sleep, my brain will at least function properly...'
The following omitted

— K (@K481418505802) August 25, 2026

A person arrives at work full of energy, sipping coffee, when a colleague approaches them with a serious expression → 'What's up? Is it some troublesome project handover?' they brace themselves, only to find an unexpected turn of events awaiting them - Togetter

The other evening, I was waiting at a traffic light on my bicycle when an old man pulling a cart pulled up next to me.
A Golden Retriever (an elderly dog) was riding in the back of a handcart, with an excessive amount of heatstroke prevention measures in place.
The old man kept talking to the dog until the traffic light changed, and the dog was happily panting. It was love. pic.twitter.com/t9lgnghHW3

— Karuta (@honekkokarutan) August 26, 2026

When I dropped my daughter off at kindergarten, all the kids gathered around me at once like Minions, shouting, 'Oh! It's [daughter's name]'s mom!' and saying things like, 'Are you working? Good luck! ♡', 'You're working? Good luck!', 'Everyone! [Daughter's name]'s mom is working!'
'Do your best! 🧒🧒🧒👦👦👦'
After being told that, I went back to the car and couldn't move for a while.

— HITOMI who wants a smaller face (@HITOMI_1024_) August 27, 2026

While eating sea bream rice at Dogo Onsen, the man sitting next to me started saying, 'The bonito at the market restaurant in Ainan is delicious,' which led to a debate among various factions about which bonito was the best. - Togetter

While traveling by bicycle, I was hit by a motorcycle 🏍
I was suddenly forced to make a left turn right after being overtaken! 💢
That was pretty close! 😤
I accidentally blurted out my 'inner thoughts' ❤
(//∇//) Oh no, I won't let you get away next time 😎 pic.twitter.com/EM9vloPA29

— Komaoh (@Komaoh363) August 26, 2026

'I sued the doctor but lost because the lawyer didn't explain the possibility of losing! I'm going to sue the lawyer for damages!'

...If this were the hospital, it would be a very obvious case of 'failure to disclose duty of explanation, resulting in an immediate loss,'
Why is this considered a problem?

Isn't it the legal profession that has been operating in this manner? https://t.co/2VqbRtJPcs

— Franken (@BlackSheep8270) August 27, 2026

Imagine a black bear wielding this kind of power with its clawed paws, and being completely unreasonable to communicate with. https://t.co/BV3EJyDCPe

— KzY (@KzLatipes) August 26, 2026

During my university days, I got into an argument with a guy from Satsuma who was in the same group as me in a lecture. As a pure-blooded Osaka woman, I blurted out, 'Stand up, stand up, are you some kind of morning glory you grow during summer vacation??? This is a university, we only need humans. Come back to university after you've been reborn as a Hominidae, you sweet potato!' The guy from Satsuma cried, so Osaka women's daring attacks are definitely a good idea. https://t.co/RsbETqxcVv

— Ketsuwhite Head Split 8 Preparation in Progress (@neronchori) August 25, 2026

A sea turtle being collected . pic.twitter.com/QoItWJ6FHA

— Sea Turtle Park Roadside Station [Official] (@umigame_kouen) August 26, 2026

I've been thinking lately that maybe 'dopa kids' are actually being carefully raised by us adults, all working together like this.

I think that's probably true in practice, and I'm sure it will actually be effective, but... https://t.co/p4e9tpPUH6

— Hirofumi Torii (@hirofumi21) August 26, 2026

◆IT & Gadgets (Internet, Software, Hardware, Mobile)

(P'-`)｡oO (Everyone says that...even though they were supposed to be a general consumer electronics manufacturer that created the CD standard in the first place...) https://t.co/yxwMwhY2PZ

— Philips Tablet (@PhilipsTablet_J) August 26, 2026

Meta Glasses will be available in Japan starting August 26th (Wednesday) | About Meta

NVIDIA's earnings report shows strong performance, fueling growth expectations in the 'cloud' sector, but caution is advised regarding high memory prices - Nikkei

Kioxia to build new memory manufacturing plant in Iwate Prefecture; investment to exceed 1 trillion yen - Nikkei

Why not stop developing locally? A story about moving 80% of development to the cloud with Claude Code/Cursor.

By implementing Claude Code's discipline into hooks, it no longer breaks even in Haiku.

Launching a Product in the AI ​​Era: The Development Process of Bakuraku HR & Labor Management and the Epic Failures We Made | Shinshiro

Since I heard this is the last YAPC::Japan, here's my (personal) history of YAPC::Asia/JPA.

A revolutionary, ultra-high-performance sound source that overturns conventional DTM (Desktop Music) norms: 'Instrument X' is born! Developed by Dreamtonics, the creators of Synthesizer V | DTM Station

The UI is good, but the UX is bad. ← Really??? ｜For example

Some idiot did this to an unannounced ongoing project and even sent it to the client, causing a major incident that resulted in a huge project being cancelled. The idiot who did it received disciplinary action, and was subsequently fired after having the AI ​​process used on other projects, showing no signs of improvement. So, I'm wary of people who carelessly use AI in graphic design work. https://t.co/9X8IAmyW2F

— Ruriiro Hagane (T-Tsubasa) (@ruriirofirm) August 25, 2026

Introducing the new API 'HTML-in-Canvas' - What problems does this API for drawing HTML on a canvas solve? - ICS MEDIA

We have waited for over a week since the incident began, but unfortunately, we have received no response. We have also suffered reputational damage from heartless emails and posts on various social media platforms, even about unrelated products, calling us a 'copycat' and a 'company that is unacceptable as a manufacturer.'
We have decided to file a police report.
To be continued ⇩

— SHO's Official【笑's】manufacturer (@SHO_s_official) August 26, 2026

I once made a Flash animation for a musician I knew for free,
Because I wasn't paid.
I once had a situation where I only intended to deliver the SWF file, but afterwards they asked for the .fla file, and when I refused, our relationship soured.

Listen, common sense dictates that 'you can't just hand over blueprints for free.'

It's the same story, isn't it? https://t.co/kmrBDlhgUi

— tr2008 (@tr2008) August 26, 2026

Huge impact! A new brand, [Mobile Stationery], introduces an 'automatic transforming business card case'!! - YouTube

Amenities at the hotel
I ordered using a QR code and then they physically knocked on the door (I was surprised!).
I opened the door and a robot had brought it! (Surprise!!)

and,
Where did this guy come from and how did he get here?
And when I chased after it,
He just pressed the button on the elevator we normally use and got on to go home (amazing!!!!)... pic.twitter.com/in9X8BEhiN

— Atsushi Mizuno @ Heart Doctor [Now on sale: Rethinking Behavioral Economics from a Medical Perspective] ✨✨ Please check it out 🙇🙇 (@atmizu) August 26, 2026

When Uniqlo started selling hijabs in Southeast Asia, a boycott movement occurred in Japan - Cyber ​​Dust

Are AI-generated images copyrighted works? Lawsuit filed over use of 'strikingly similar model images'... Plaintiff: 'Human intervention was involved' Defendant: 'No infringement of rights' : Yomiuri Shimbun

The case of Shogi player Sota Fujii adopting the AI's 223-move opening theory as is | YaneuraOu Official Website

◆Anime, Games, and Manga (Subculture)

It's been 10 years since the release of 'Your Name.' Time flies, doesn't it? I'm so happy that this story still resonates with people. We, the production team, also had many wonderful experiences through 'Your Name.' ... pic.twitter.com/wraNBNIwz5

— Makoto Shinkai (@shinkaimakoto) August 26, 2026

It's been 10 years since 'Your Name.' was released. I'm so grateful to have been involved in a work that has been loved by so many people.
I am filled with gratitude that I am still involved in animation production with the same feelings I had ten years ago.

I drew Mitsuha again after a long time. https://t.co/15kG2zdpXR pic.twitter.com/1jC2WkZM9T

— Masaga Tanaka (@tanamasa0119) August 26, 2026

Mysterious Rikka-chan Appears! [VOICEROID Theater] - Nico Nico Douga

'Why do fantasy stories have to be set in a European setting?' Thinking about it, it seems like it could work even if it were set in Japan, with 'monsters being yokai' and 'dungeons being ancient burial mounds'... It's hard to make something unrealistic when it's too familiar - Togetter

'Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns' Pre-release Play Report! Mahjong that's easy for beginners & stripping that will get everyone excited - GAME Watch

🤔 Even with the 'mysterious light' there, I'm still worried about streaming it...

For those streamers, we've equipped the mysterious light with the 'ultimate thickness.'
If you are unsure about compliance strength, regardless of whether it is 'Showa (weak) / Heisei (medium) / Reiwa (strong)'
✨Experience the ultimate thickness and 'peace of mind.' … pic.twitter.com/mvYNgdx00s

— Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns [Available on Steam!] (@srm_vrjp) August 27, 2026

[Important] Service Termination Notice | Atelier Resleriana ~Forgotten Alchemy and the Liberator of the Polar Night~

[Important Announcement (1/2)]

We regret to inform you that 'Resleriana's Atelier' will be discontinuing its service on November 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM.

We sincerely apologize for this sudden announcement.
Please check the link below for future schedules: https://t.co/l80vj0pNBg #Resreli

— Atelier Resleriana (@Atelier_Resleri) August 27, 2026

Group animation assignment – ​​taigaai

[Regarding the Japanese version of the 'Guidelines for Derivative Works']
Regarding the Japanese version of the 'Guidelines for Derivative Works' that we recently released, there was some incorrect information that should have been included in the Japanese version.

Today, we have released a revised Japanese version of the 'Derivative Work Guidelines' with corrected content.

— Arc System Works Official (@ARCSY_PR) August 26, 2026

Sailor Yak and M60 machine gun #100Kano #Anime100Kano pic.twitter.com/U3i55WQ0PT

— chet (@chet_ray) August 23, 2026

When talking about anime from the 90s,

- There were significant regional disparities in TV anime. - The internet space was still developing. - There was a large gap between anime fans and the general public. - The total number of anime series was much smaller than it is now. - The pace of change was rapid, and the anime scene was completely different at the beginning and end of the decade.

If you don't keep that in mind, the discussion tends to go off track.

— Sergeant Big Brother (@aniki_sergeant) August 24, 2026

I've seen what seems to be a rather strange controversy regarding the carnation.
That time, that period of time was very, very important to me.
I don't want anyone to deny it, and I don't want anyone to compare it to anything else...

— OMI MINAMI (@oranje_omi) August 24, 2026

The OreShigu tag has practically turned into a parade of demons and monsters, but there are good things about it (thank you to all the yokai as well).

— Shigure Ui 🌂 (@ui_shig) August 25, 2026

It's true that the doujinshi culture, including Comiket, has been a major support for the Japanese manga, anime, and game industries, but it doesn't exist solely for that purpose, so please leave it alone. Any kind of flower is allowed to bloom there. Those who try to fertilize it often end up pulling up the weeds.

— Kyoichi Nanatsuki (@JULY_MIRROR) August 24, 2026

Back in the day in Japan, there were a lot of people who looked down on those who liked anime, games, and manga. But the moment they realized that these things could be successful globally and make money, those stubborn people started butting in and saying things like, 'Japanese anime is amazing,' or 'I want to start a game company,' pretending to be good for the money when they weren't really interested in it at all.

— Black Cat † Flamberge (@ayakasi_k39) August 24, 2026

By the way, I once told the Cool Japan organization, 'I want to make an animated film, so please give me about 100 million yen.'

'No, that's not what I meant.'
'Oh, I see, I'm sorry.'
'No, no, it's alright. Please be careful on your way home.'
'Excuse me.'

I've had exchanges like that before. https://t.co/3T1J4RSObI

— Noriba Manga (@MangaNoriba) August 25, 2026

You should finish it while you have the momentum! It might be praised as a masterpiece once you've drawn it, and even if you think pessimistically, at the very least, you'll get some kind of result that you can use for next time. But if you don't finish it, it's all zero. pic.twitter.com/XKWLfl73WP

— Shonen Jump Manga Award (@jump_mangasho) August 25, 2026

Super Heavy God Gravion Zwei❗

Creating an original anime is incredibly exciting when the project is decided, and it's so much fun to make...🤖✨ https://t.co/V5lAAXjdXL

— Masami Obari /Masami Obari (@G1_BARI) August 26, 2026

There are a few inaccuracies here and there, but apparently this gives it a sense of realism, like 'a feature article about Riko's team put together based on rumors and speculations heard from cave raiders.' https://t.co/km7H4PUEbc

— Tsukushi Akihito (@tukushiA) August 26, 2026

'I will strive to improve even more,' says the cartoonist, reporting that a talk event and autograph signing scheduled for Osaka Umeda was canceled due to a lack of ticket applications - Togetter

There are lots of things that aren't highly regarded by others, but that I personally love. pic.twitter.com/4tRobA9E4E

— Nijibashiri (@nijibashiri) August 25, 2026

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𝐁𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇 𝐌𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡
Scheduled for release in 2026
||◣ ◢|| #BLEACH #Mirahai #BLEACH_mh pic.twitter.com/cQFWk7hOhj

— [Official] BLEACH Mirrors High (@BLEACH_mh_JP) August 27, 2026

[Teaser PV] 'Hyakuyoufu Season 3: Kyoto Arc' ≪Broadcast begins October 7th, 2026 (Wed)!≫ - YouTube


Switch/PS5 Occult Suspense ADV 'Shikai' Teaser Movie - YouTube


[Breaking News] TV anime 'The World's Strongest Witch, I Started' official PV released | Broadcasting begins October 7th (Wed)! - YouTube


'Perceptum' - Gameplay Trailer - YouTube


Crimson Desert Enhanced - Official Announcement Trailer - YouTube


Metro 2039 Gameplay Trailer - Rebel - YouTube


Roco Kingdom Official Trailer | Add to your wishlist now! - YouTube


Total War: Warhammer 40,000 - AlphaStrike Stream: Gamescom Special Edition - YouTube


The Blood of Dawnwalker Launch Trailer - YouTube


ACE COMBAT 8 MAIN THEME 30th Anniversary Edition - YouTube


Train Sim World 7 - Announcement Trailer | PS5® - YouTube


Fractured Worlds - Launch Trailer | PS5® - YouTube


Crazy Taxi: World Tour Map Introduction - Germany - YouTube


Move as you wish—Pose it your way. ABSOLUTE ACT [A new figure brand specializing in action posing] - YouTube


Persona 4 Revival STORY TRAILER - YouTube


'Once Human' Console Launch Trailer | PS5® - YouTube


'Super New Dimension Game Neptunia ∞ (Unlimited)' - Launch Trailer - YouTube


Murders on the Yangtze River Japanese version now available! | PlayStation®5 - YouTube


'SPINE' | Release Date Announcement Trailer - YouTube


'13Z -The Thirteen Seats Chronicle-' Teaser Trailer - YouTube


Neon Abyss 2 console version announced - YouTube


Onimusha: Way of the Sword x MAN WITH A MISSION 'Issen' Promotional Video (Sword Fighting Action Version) - YouTube


Onimusha Kirokucho 'Daisira' 'Onimusha Way of the Sword' - YouTube


Overview Trailer - METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.1 (CERO) | KONAMI - YouTube


Overview Trailer - METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2 (CERO) | KONAMI - YouTube


Donutal Character Introduction Trailer - YouTube

This is a free roguelike game I made with Claude. It takes billions of years to reach the lowest level, but the ending plays once you reach the 100th floor. https://t.co/IrvH8PEf5j

— Otsuichi (@adachihirotaka) August 25, 2026

It doesn't matter how old the work is, can you recommend an anime that you absolutely must watch? Preferably one from before 2010. 'I thought this work was recent, but it's from before 2010...?' - Togetter

◆Sports, Entertainment, Music, and Film (Entertainment)
[Breaking News] Avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama passes away | 47NEWS

[Full Article] Artist Yayoi Kusama Dies at 97: The Queen of Polka Dots 'Never put down her paintbrush until just before her death...' Official Announcement - Sponichi Annex Entertainment

A system where only children from wealthy families can become strong? A business overseas that 'locks in the lives of children who start playing sports' is making headlines → Will Japan follow suit with the abolition of school clubs? - Togetter

GODZILLA MINUS ZERO
VFX, Written, and Directed by Takashi Yamazaki
In IMAX November 6. #FilmedForIMAX pic.twitter.com/sPd7KX6JJg

— IMAX (@IMAX) August 27, 2026

'Godzilla-0.0' -Behind The Scene- - YouTube


Released nationwide on September 4th (Friday) | Movie 'Backrooms' full trailer - YouTube


'Avengers: Endgame: Encore' Trailer | Limited-time release starting September 23rd (Wednesday/Holiday) | MARVEL - YouTube


'Avengers: Doomsday' New Trailer | Theatrical Release December 18th (Fri) | MARVEL - YouTube


Marvel's latest drama series, 'Vision Quest' | Trailer | Disney+ - YouTube

Pitchers must practice 'catching line drives as a pitcher.'
The trick is to drop the ball down, not to try and retrieve it. The goal is to get it out!
This is also a practice you should definitely do to protect yourself! #ImamiyaTechnicalHighSchool #BaseballClub #TechnicalHighSchoolIsGreat #PitcherMenu pic.twitter.com/J3cQZ2t852

— Osaka Prefectural Imamiya Technical High School Baseball Club (@imako_baseball) August 25, 2026

◆New products (clothing, food, shelter)
(PDF file) Introducing 'Pork Tsukemen Udon,' where you can choose the amount of udon noodles and the flavor of the dipping sauce to satisfy your indecisive appetite! Up to 3 servings for the same price, plus a new 'Rich Seafood' flavor! Available at Marugame Seimen stores nationwide from September 2nd, 2026 (Wednesday)