Headline news for September 8, 2026
Following the retirement of 'Suica Penguin,' the image character since the introduction of Suica, on March 31, 2027 (Tuesday), a vote is being held to select a new Suica character design. The voting period is from September 8, 2026 (Tuesday) to September 23, 2026 (Wednesday) at 11:59 PM, and voters will choose one of three designs created by young creators nominated by the selection committee.
Suica New Character Design Voting | JR East
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— JR East News Release [Official] (@JREast_News) September 8, 2026
We're starting the voting process to select the new image character for Suica! 📢
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The 'Suica Penguin,' who has served as the image character since the introduction of Suica, will retire on March 31, 2027, and will pass the baton to a new image character from April 1 of the same year 🤝… pic.twitter.com/BWlctS0D1V
Suica will evolve into a 'lifestyle device' that will be an integral part of your life in a wider range of situations than ever before, not just for travel and shopping. Therefore, the JR East Group is calling on people to vote for 'the character they want to be a part of their life.' The three candidates are listed below.
Incidentally, on the same day of the same month in the past, we published the following article.
A pile of gold coins worth 40 million yen discovered under the floor of a typical home kitchen - GIGAZINE
The premium 'iPhone X' is expected to ship after the standard iPhone 7s - GIGAZINE
The amalgam that pops up when mercury and aluminum react is truly不思議 (mysterious) - GIGAZINE
List of new anime series starting in Fall 2019 - GIGAZINE
Consumer Reports rates Tesla's fully autonomous driving as merely a facade, not worth over 800,000 yen - GIGAZINE
A man who built an iPhone from scratch has now succeeded in a radical modification: adding a headphone jack to an iPhone 7 - GIGAZINE
What would happen if we brought the sun to Earth? - GIGAZINE
'Why did this happen?' - Staircases around the world that make you wonder - GIGAZINE
Amazon suffers 20 million yen in damages after being forced to remove products following a lawsuit from a fake law firm - GIGAZINE
◆ Ideas (notes, miscellaneous things)
https://t.co/KuqkeA773R pic.twitter.com/E1zyjAxhQ5
— Onsoku @Shikyoin Hibiki Coordinate Change Collaboration (@carupisu966966) September 7, 2026
Apparently, I have about five times the biting power of an average person, and my dentist gave me a death sentence for about a year, saying, 'If this continues, you won't be able to withstand your own strength... your jaw will die 🫵💥'. But I still have nearly three times the power, and he said again, 'If this continues, you'll be crushed by your own strength... your jaw will die 🫵💥', which made me cry. I want to become a normal person soon.
— Nameko (@matsumurako) September 8, 2026
Don't underestimate the GeoGuessr community. pic.twitter.com/Cbh06aGeNz
— Mitsu🍯【GeoGuessr】 (@geo_mitsu) September 7, 2026
Road enthusiasts, this is Zenrin's 'National Highway Trading Card.' 459 routes nationwide, released sequentially from September 11th. The limited-edition box set includes a 'four-onigiri' keychain of the intersection at Okayama-cho 1-chome in Tsuruga City. [Map Watch] - INTERNET Watch
◆Science (Science, Academics, Technology)
Neural circuits that suppress brain tumor growth discovered: Nagoya City University and others conduct experiments using mice - Nikkei
China surpasses the US to become number one in R&D spending among major countries...Japan is third: Yomiuri Shimbun
◆Society, Politics, and Economy (Events, World News, Business)
Alternative for Germany becomes the largest party in state elections, but fails to secure a majority | NHK News | Germany, overseas elections
European leaders raise concerns about 'far-right threat' following German AfD victory: Jiji.com
US envoy makes first visit to Kyiv, meets with Zelenskyy over peace plan (7 photos) International News: AFPBB News
The far-right AfD won a landslide victory in the eastern German state elections, but still fell short of a single-party majority. (2 photos) International News: AFPBB News
Will Trump rename New Mexico to 'New America'? He posts map on social media - Sankei News
Will the LDP's proposed 'Foreign Interference Prevention Law' be ignored? A dark joke that's no laughing matter: Tokyo Shimbun Digital
Three people died in a fire at a cake shop in Gifu; cries for help were heard from the roof... The tragedy on the shop's 20th anniversary sparks shock and anxiety: Yomiuri Shimbun
Shinjuku Ward, which has the highest number of short-term rentals in Japan, will ban operations in residential areas and around schools... Existing facilities may also be affected, with more than half potentially unable to operate: Yomiuri Shimbun
Katano mayoral election: Voter turnout 54.50%, Osaka Restoration Association's newcomer loses, Yamamoto Kei re-elected: Yomiuri Shimbun
ICC Director Akane delivers speech: 'We will not remain silent against illegal threats to the rule of law' | NHK News | United States, Tokyo, President Trump
JR West also had a close call: a train approached track workers, causing them to evacuate after an alarm sounded | Mainichi Shimbun
'When things got inconvenient, he switched to Turkish...' Record high number of traffic accidents resulting in death or serious injury involving foreign drivers. In court regarding a fatal accident in Kawaguchi City, the driver 'did not make eye contact with the bereaved family and did not bow his head' | Daily Shincho
U.S. military acknowledges PFAS contamination sources at Kadena and Futenma; discussions held in 2023; 'disclosure permitted,' but Japanese government keeps secret | Okinawa Times+Plus
Cabinet Secretariat requests 2.7 times more budget, prioritizing information activities and external communication: Jiji.com
[Breaking News] Constitutional Democratic Party members to form a new party soon, Komeito members to rejoin the party within the month: Jiji.com
Footage taken around 4 PM in Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya City, shows roads flooded and resembling rivers.
— NHK News (@nhk_news) September 8, 2026
Part of the car's tires are submerged in water, and it's driving through the water, kicking up splashes. The car also has its lights on, making it difficult to distinguish between the road and the sidewalk. https://t.co/BXqQQinE8Q #nhk_video pic.twitter.com/UA4bNYk03O
【heavy rain】
— Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Edogawa River Office (@mlit_edogawa) September 7, 2026
We are releasing a video showing the inflow into the Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel due to the recent heavy rains.
At the Showa Drainage Pumping Station, drainage into the Edogawa River began around 2:20 PM on September 7th.
Please continue to pay attention to weather information and information from local governments. pic.twitter.com/73lPGjMWKd
Economic recovery projected to last up to 74 months, surpassing the Izanami wave; inflation driving the recovery; private sector estimates; household spending lacks momentum - Nikkei
Yen exchange rate temporarily rises to over 152 yen against the dollar, first time in 7 months | NHK News | Stock Prices and Exchange Rates
Ministry of Justice to conduct pilot experiment with GPS tracking for sex offenders on parole, limited to those who consent | 47NEWS
'Does this mean the store manager who couldn't return the money is the culprit!?' Kura Sushi's 'Chiikawa' merchandise embezzlement case: banners were also put up for sale on Mercari → The management may also be held accountable, but there are reasons why enforcement is difficult - Togetter
◆Lifestyle (Life, Living, Health)
The movie theater's drink menu is terrible, not because the concession stand is slow, but because the selection consists only of 'cold drinks with lots of ice' and 'hot coffees with caffeine,' which completely disregards the bladder needs of customers about to watch a two-hour movie. Honestly, I understand why people would want to bring their own bottled drinks.
— Ista (@isuta_sub) September 7, 2026
From the movie theater's perspective, it's a peaceful solution: 'If you go outside and report it, we won't charge you for this viewing, so we're the ones who lose money.' But from the customer's perspective, 'watching the movie now' is important, so the two sides are completely at odds. https://t.co/6b3Y0xSQxm
— Kyoichi Nemube (@laughter_face) September 7, 2026
I often see discussions about how important food sales are to movie theaters, and it makes me think back to the old days when movie theaters had a small corner with a glass display case containing a few kinds of snacks and a few drinks (not from a dispenser, but in cans or bottles), and they also sold pamphlets there.
— 🦀Shinji Hayashiya🦀 (@8848_426) September 7, 2026
Regarding the issue of manners in movie theaters, rather than focusing on things like the end credits, the screening time begins until the lights come up, and the etiquette videos also say to refrain from using devices during the screening and to be quiet, so I think it's a simple matter.
— Yukki (@yukiko_ppu) September 7, 2026
In a training session I took as a manager in the US, I learned that when investigating problems, you shouldn't use 'Why,' but instead use 'What' (what happened) or 'Where' (where the problem was). → What about the 'Why-Why Analysis'? - Togetter
'I have to return to work 8 weeks after giving birth due to company circumstances... I absolutely can't do it... or rather, I don't want to... What should I do?' Various advice is offered in response to this dilemma → Focusing on maternity leave, daycare, and the difficulties of the postpartum period - Togetter
About 15 years ago, I collapsed during a hospital examination and was given an IV drip. Due to some mistake, I was the only one in the treatment room, the IV had stopped, and blood was already flowing back up the tube. But no one came. At that point, I was typing an SOS Morse code on the treatment room wall when my doctor came running with a pale face and removed the IV drip.
— Shinobu Genju (@irodimazak) September 6, 2026
At Okuyama Park
— Jetblack.and (@jetblack_and) September 7, 2026
They were gathered in a neat circle, what are they?
Is it a mushroom?
It's unusual to see something like this in a place like this. pic.twitter.com/4CE3lbu1N1
Hearing the opinion that 'if you're in a car, you can play music, sing, or even change your destination even if you're stuck in traffic' made me realize how boring the Shinkansen is → This led to a discussion of the advantages of the Shinkansen and the disadvantages of cars - Togetter
Since childhood, every time I've had my picture taken at a commemorative event, I've been told to 'tuck in your chin,' and as a result, I'm not happy that I usually end up with a double chin because my chin is pointing straight down. - Togetter
In June, July, and September, a user parked their motorcycle in the parking lot and paid the fee, only to find a chain placed over the adjacent space... They contacted the management to avoid being double-charged → They also consulted the police and suggested checking security camera footage. - Togetter
Around 2008, while filing a resident audit request with a local government, a death threat was made... The poster was identified through a disclosure request and reported to the police, but the police station contacted the person, only to find out that the person had already passed away → Crimes should not be committed - Togetter
For me, preparing for the end of my life means throwing away all my paintings, art supplies, and gold leaf. – KEISUI ART STUDIO
◆IT & Gadgets (Internet, Software, Hardware, Mobile)
128 countries agree on definition document to regulate 'killer robots' at UN conference (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News
People who believe they can spot fake images created by AI tend to have lower internet and social media literacy, according to a survey by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications: Yomiuri Shimbun
Understanding how the 'closed network myth' of healthcare institutions crumbles from the attacker's perspective - blog of morioka12
Buying tickets at Grand Cinema Sunshine is difficult when it's busy; you can't even get through, and even when you do, you get an error and have to start all over again.
— Hirokon (@V570) September 7, 2026
- Seats may appear available, but they're not. You just have to keep trying.
- I thought I was getting through to payment, but then an error occurred and I had to start over.
- The screen transition remains in a waiting state, and if it times out, it restarts from the beginning.
This is an iron ball that continuously creates sand art, located in the lounge of Hotel Mikazuki, which is only accessible to guests staying in the more expensive rooms . pic.twitter.com/UvJGmHwhwo
— Yuuka Pirokou🌈 (@Shoebillarc) September 7, 2026
My attempt at running local LLM (Qwen 3.8 27B) again with an RTX 5060 Ti 16GB.
ble.sh—A command-line editor written entirely in Bash by a theoretical physicist, used worldwide - Levatech LAB
[Kazuhisa Nishikawa's Irregular Column] NVIDIA's 'PAIR' bundles the LLM resources of home PCs, and I tried it out right away! - PC Watch
[Candid Mini Review] If you forget your charger, head to Daiso. 45W charger for 1,100 yen, even works for laptops - PC Watch
'The Limitations of Conventional SOCs - How to Confront Machine Speed Attacks -' | Docsel
148 fluorescent lights in a park restroom in Sapporo were replaced without permission... 'Not stolen, but replaced!?' Reactions on social media: Yomiuri Shimbun
[VTuber Conversion Dictionary] List of people whose 'names' should not be used without permission/for paid sales | i
◆Anime, Games, and Manga (Subculture)
TV anime 'Yani Neko' special program featuring a clean Yani Neko for today only | Airing on TOKYO MX, BS11, and AT-X from July 2026! - YouTube
I still find it funny when I remember my mom handing out the first volume of Yanineko at work saying, 'This is my son's manga' (even though he hadn't opened the shrink wrap himself).
— Mikiro/Yanineko Vol. 13 now on sale (@machida_bomb) September 7, 2026
26/9/6 Thoughts on 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgis Night' - What exactly was the Law of Cycles? 2026 - LW's Saizeriya
Let's throw away all notions of rightness!! Episode 1 - Jump Rookie!
By the way, this manga was the result of being approached by the publisher I'm currently working with and asked to draw a storyboard for a one-shot. I submitted it, but it was rejected because it contained content that was considered a cumulative failure. Looking back now, that's obvious! ! https://t.co/he9PuLTXni
— Kogattuo (@kogattuo) September 7, 2026
'Mushoku Tensei III' Episode 11 Non-Credit Opening Movie / Opening Theme: 'Hikari no Uta' by Yuiko Ohara - YouTube
TV Anime 'Tenmaku no Jadougal' Character PV | Chagatai CV. Daisuke Namikawa - YouTube
TV Anime 'Tenmaku no Jadougal' Character PV | Torui CV. Ryota Suzuki - YouTube
Tomoe Mami [Character PV] | Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgis Night Now Showing - YouTube
Street Fighter 6 Arjun Gameplay Trailer - YouTube
TV Anime 'Tenmaku no Jadougal' Character PV | Ogotai CV. Hiro Shimono - YouTube
TV anime 'The Reincarnated Great Saintess Hides Her Saintly Identity' Main PV / Broadcast and streaming begins October 3rd, 2026 (Sat) at 10 PM! - YouTube
TV Anime 'Marriage Toxin' Season 2 Main Visual Revealed PV - YouTube
Anime 'The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom' PV 2nd Trailer | The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom | Official Trailer 2 - YouTube
Interview video with Masayoshi Yokoyama, CEO of RGG Studio, creator of 'STRANGER THAN HEAVEN,' at gamescom 2026 - YouTube
Application deadline: September 11th (Friday)!
— COMITIA Executive Committee (@COMITIAofficial) September 8, 2026
We are now accepting applications for circles to participate in ' #COMITIA158 ,' which will be held on Sunday, December 13, 2026.
[Circle Participation Application Guide] https://t.co/0nt5yvr2HB
●Online deadline: Friday, September 11th, 6 PM
● Mailing deadline: Must arrive by September 11th (Friday)
[Location] Tokyo Big Sight East Halls 1, 2, 3, 7, and 8… pic.twitter.com/0ou0VWtL4I
A cat's belly pic.twitter.com/ZcorFg9hFT
— Rushiko (@39baby_com) September 3, 2026
◆Sports, Entertainment, Music, and Film (Entertainment)
A social phenomenon... The 21-year-old director of the film 'Backrooms' talks about the secrets behind its success and the new relationship between 'YouTube and film' [Exclusive long interview] - YouTube
Former Johnny & Associates staff member testifies to sexually abusing 'about 8 Jr.' members [Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault scandal]: Asahi Shimbun
Former Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe gives exclusive interview: Deciding to resign the moment of his arrest, promising his eldest daughter he would abstain from alcohol...and continuing his apology tour to this day | Full-Count - Baseball News, Breaking News, Columns -
The debate over the team name is a Pandora's Box not only for Orix fans who have supported the team since the merger, but also for the surviving Kintetsu, Aonami, and Hankyu fans who no longer support the current Orix, and I think the headline is far too thoughtless. At least at the time of the merger, almost no one readily accepted that name, and everyone had to come to terms with it to get to where we are today. https://t.co/VkoejR7RNR
— yoruudon (@nightudon) September 7, 2026
Movie 'The Other Mummy' 60-second trailer [Nationwide release on November 20th (Fri)!] - YouTube
Special video for the film 'Disclosure Day' / Margaret's version [Nationwide release on October 1st (Thursday)!] - YouTube
Once Upon a Time in Harlem - Official Trailer - In Theaters October 16 - YouTube
Great Gidayu (67), a member of Takeshi's Army, has died. He was found collapsed on the stairs of his apartment building and was pronounced dead at the hospital. | FNN Prime Online
A question on a children's physical education final exam asked students to 'write about Shohei Ohtani,' which was apparently an easy question for the PE teacher, but students who weren't interested simply wrote 'I haven't learned about him' - Togetter
◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
New Product Release: 'Black Thunder Mini Bar Cacao 72%' | Announcement | Yuraku Confectionery Co., Ltd.
This is Katsuya style! Introducing the new 'Greedy Rice Bowl with Fried Rice and Teriyaki Egg Mixed Rice,' packed with deliciousness in every bowl! | Press release from ArcLand Service Holdings Co., Ltd.
Made with Kyoho grape juice squeezed within 24 hours of harvest! Introducing 'drinkable ripe fruit ice cream'! 'Coolish Freshly Picked Kyoho Grape' will be released nationwide on Monday, September 21st. | News Release | Lotte, Your Sweetheart
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