Headline news for February 5, 2025



Freshness Burger has announced that it will release a new product, 'Classic Avocado Smoked Cheese Burger - Spicy and Sour Mala' from Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Along with the two existing 'Classic Avocado Cream Cheese Burgers,' it will now be possible to enjoy a Japanese, Western and Chinese avocado burger. The 'Classic Avocado Smoked Cheese Burger - Spicy and Sour Mala' will be available for 890 yen including tax.

Avocado Fair to enjoy Mexican avocado and cheese in Japanese, Western and Chinese style | FRESHNESS BURGER
https://www.freshnessburger.co.jp/brandnews/4553/

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Another 'fabrication scandal' uncovered in UK public system, testimony that auditors are fabricating evidence because data from school evaluation system is frequently disappearing - GIGAZINE

Who is Gary Bowser, the man who caused the most notorious copyright infringement case in the gaming industry, which caused a buzz when Nintendo sued Bowser? - GIGAZINE

Lawson's 'Total weight increased by 47%' and creamy yet the same price as the regular version, 'Too much! Premium Roll Cake' - how much has it increased in volume? Has the taste changed? I actually tried eating it and checking it out - GIGAZINE

The world's rarest gemstone is the only one on Earth - GIGAZINE

What are the problems that were found by actually using 'Starlink', which allows you to use the Internet anywhere via satellites? - GIGAZINE

A system has been introduced that allows anyone to become a VTuber while expressing emotions from just one image - GIGAZINE

'Submarine Cable Map' - a world map showing the location of undersea cables around the world at a glance - GIGAZINE

Squids save lunch for their favorite dinner food - GIGAZINE

Cigarettes continue to release harmful substances even after the fire has gone out, non-smokers are exposed to twice the nicotine as currently estimated - GIGAZINE

When the 'world's oldest movie' from over 120 years ago is reborn in 4K quality and 60 fps, it looks like this - GIGAZINE

Rare sugar extracted from microorganisms that have been alive for 3 billion years turns out to act as a natural herbicide - GIGAZINE

Why is the discovery of extraterrestrial life not necessarily a happy thing for humanity? - GIGAZINE

What is the happiness formula 'H = S - F' according to Apple founder Steve Wozniak? - GIGAZINE

A home-sick woman walks from New York to Alaska to return to Russia - GIGAZINE

It turns out that if you trace 3.5 people, you can connect with anyone, and the 'six degrees of separation' has shrunk to '3.5 degrees of separation' - GIGAZINE

Electromagnetic fields from mobile phone base stations cause pain in amputated limbs - GIGAZINE

I tried the unique retort curry 'Ikameshi curry' where squid rice floats in a sea of curry - GIGAZINE

I went to an IKEA sweets buffet where you can eat all the traditional Swedish sweets for just one coin - GIGAZINE

'JoJolion' won the Grand Prize at the Japan Media Arts Festival, and Hirohiko Araki also appeared - GIGAZINE

The anime industry must look to the future and continue to create works and develop human resources, says Animation Association Chairman Nukawa - GIGAZINE

Toei Animation, which has produced over 10,000 anime episodes, has been producing anime up until now and in the future - GIGAZINE

The relationship between radio and smartphones, radio and the earthquake, the future of radio, an interview with NHK Radio Center Director Ken Yamada - GIGAZINE

If you order a Coke in Peru, you'll get a golden Coke - GIGAZINE

We interviewed SanDisk about the secret of the durability of memory cards that can withstand heavy stepping - GIGAZINE

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◆Science (science, learning, technology)
Why is 'snakes = scary'? Nagoya University professor explains, experiments with Japanese macaques, unraveling the evolution of primates: Chunichi Shimbun Web

Editorial: Predatory journals' fake papers: The academic community must take thorough measures | Mainichi Shimbun

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, business)
China announces investigation into US Google for alleged antitrust violations, part of retaliatory measures against additional tariffs | NHK | China

'Fundamental measures to be taken by the end of fiscal 2026' Panasonic considers withdrawing from TV market: Asahi Shimbun

El Salvador agrees to accept deportees from the US, including criminals of US nationality - CNN.co.jp

'Another bookstore in the city...' After 60 years in Osaka, Seifudo Bookstore will close at the end of February » Lmaga.jp

Panasonic to be dissolved and restructured into a business company; undecided whether to keep name; TV business to be withdrawn | TBS NEWS DIG

Panasonic to be dissolved and reorganized; subsidiary to be established under HD umbrella in fiscal 2025 - Sankei News

Trump announces US rule over Gaza, proposes 'relocate all Gaza residents' [Israel-Palestine issue] [Israel-Palestine issue]: Asahi Shimbun

Nissan withdraws memorandum of understanding with Honda for business integration - Nikkei

[From February 14, 2025] Notice of price revision of some products | Announcement | Gyoza no Ohsho

'Company food' kept in refrigerator encourages employees to come to work while keeping food costs down... Space-saving, low-cost, easy for small and medium-sized enterprises to adopt: Yomiuri Shimbun

Trump says US 'owns Gaza' over Palestinian resettlement plan - CNN.co.jp

Chairman Yasuzumi scolds first-year Democratic Party for the People member over attendance of 'uniformed group' at House of Representatives Budget Committee | Mainichi Shimbun

A homeless man was reported as being strange, but no ambulance was called and he died the next day in Gifu and Toki [Gifu Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun

United Nations Population Fund halts operations in more than 10 countries due to US aid suspension | NHK | President Trump

Ibaraki Hitachi Two Junior High Schools to Merge 'School Name Change Proposal' Rejected | NHK Ibaraki Prefecture News

President Trump: 'Gaza belongs to America' Proposes 'relocation of all' Gaza residents | TBS NEWS DIG

Real wages down 0.2% for the third consecutive year, affected by high prices - last year: Jiji.com

Are animals licking the rails for iron? Many train collisions in Chiba Prefecture... Measures include harsh chemicals, high-frequency sounds, and light: Yomiuri Shimbun

'Ancient Japan's 'Western Capital'' First Japanese Heritage Site to be revoked by Agency for Cultural Affairs | NHK | Agency for Cultural Affairs

Palestinians 'willingly' leave Gaza: Trump - 2 photos International News: AFPBB News

Trump administration to draft executive order to dismantle Department of Education, sources say - CNN.co.jp

President Trump claims that 'America owns and will rebuild the Gaza Strip' in meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu [details] | NHK | President Trump

President Trump signs executive order to 'withdraw from the UN Human Rights Council' | NHK | USA

Honda-Nissan merger talks may fall apart... Nissan strongly opposes proposal to make Honda a subsidiary: Yomiuri Shimbun

[Explanatory] Trump's trade war: Who are the winners and losers? Tariffs halted for now - BBC News

Leukemia after subcontracting work at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant... Prime contractor Takenaka Corporation ordered to negotiate with workers Tokyo Labor Commission: Tokyo Shimbun Digital

Shooting incident at educational facility in Sweden leaves about 10 dead, suspect also killed | NHK | Incident

Right-wing party tops polls, shocking political world - UK: Jiji.com

Musashino Higashi Gakuen: Expulsion order for student who sued chairman overturned after settlement reached | Mainichi Shimbun

[Breaking News] Business integration with Honda falls through. Nissan decides to end talks. Executives oppose Honda's proposal to make Nissan a subsidiary, saying it is 'completely unacceptable' | TBS NEWS DIG




Musk's 'DOGE' goes wild, blocking aid agencies, taking control of federal budget system 'like a coup' - Sankei News

Aeon Card loses 2.8 billion yen due to fraudulent use, possibly misusing Docomo's iD: Nikkei Business Online

[Breaking News] Constitutional lawmakers demand the abolition of the consumption tax exemption for foreign tourists, Prime Minister Ishiba is negative | FNN Prime Online

Trump tariff threats have Canadians 'very angry and anti-American' - BBC News

Fuji TV Vice Chairman Endo of the Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association announces intention to resign from his position as chairman | NHK | TV Station

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)










I proposed a product that can make tamari soy sauce just by adding 500cc of salt water to a certain company, but they said they weren't very interested → But they are very interested! ? - Togetter

Japanese people can't tell the difference between the English words 'election' and 'erection,' but it seems English speakers can't either. → 'When was the last election?' 'This morning.' - Togetter

City officials told to 'use the Karasuyama Line' New shifts created to match timetable in Nasukarasuyama, Tochigi [Tochigi Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun







Mackerel catches 'may be reduced by 70-80% from current catch quotas next season' Fisheries Agency | NHK | Fisheries Industry

1,656 food items to increase in price in February, over 1,000 items for two consecutive months, private summary | NHK | Price hikes

◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
As AI evolves, business systems may become unnecessary in the first place - Kishida's Hatena

The supercomputer 'Fugaku NEXT' will have an effective performance of over 50EFLOPS, about 100 times that of the current Fugaku - PC Watch

Guidelines established to combat 'dark patterns' that lead to consumer disadvantage | NHK | IT/Internet

Sony's α9 digital camera overcomes harsh criticism and catches up with Canon and Nikon - Nikkei Newspaper

Google Maps Platform to abolish $200 per month flat-rate free tier. Pricing structure to be significantly revised from March 1st [Maps and Location Information] - INTERNET Watch

Summary of AI agents - Speaker Deck

TVer's Data Infrastructure Architecture - Technology for handling viewing logs of 490 million monthly views and behavioral logs of 41 million monthly users - Findy Tools

Nikon releases the compact digital camera 'COOLPIX P1100' with 125x optical zoom | News | Nikon Corporate Information

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LEGENDARY and Bandai Namco Filmworks Sign Agreement to Co-Finance First-Ever Live Action “Gundam” Film!Also, as a base for the overseas expansion of the Gundam series,Bandai Namco Filmworks America, LLC will be established. | Press Release | Sunrise

Produced by Legendary Pictures
Directed and written by Jim Mickle ('Sweet Tooth')
The film is scheduled for theater release worldwide.






Host: 'Tell me about books and games that are recommended for beginners in folklore!' - A collection of recommendations from everyone, from the classic 'Tono Monogatari' to that hopeless game no matter how hard you try - Togetter

The historical part of 'The Prince Who Runs Away' is well-received by some, but in surveys it seems to lose popularity and then pick up again with the time-traveling part - Togetter

TV anime 'To you in full bloom' teaser PV - YouTube


'Street Fighter 6' Mai Update Distribution Start Trailer - YouTube


2025 Sapporo Snow Festival 'Monster Hunter Wilds' hunting opens on February 28th! 'Archeveld & Otomo Airu' time-lapse video - YouTube


'Monster Hunter Wilds' Promotional Video ⑥ - YouTube


'Onimusha 2' Announcement Trailer-YouTube


'Onimusha Way of the Sword' Developer Message-YouTube


'Capcom Fighting Collection 2' Pre-order Bonus Trailer - YouTube

















◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
Former Hanshin manager Yoshio Yoshida dies at age 91. Masayuki Kakefu, Akihiro Okada, Shigeo Nagashima, and Sadaharu Oh pay tribute to the team's first ever Japan Series victory | NHK | Obituary

Yoshio Yoshida passes away at the age of 91. As a manager, he led the Hanshin Tigers to their first ever Japan Series victory. He was known as 'Ima Ushiwakamaru' and 'Monsieur' as the manager of the French national team. - Sponichi Annex Baseball

Kojima Ruriko and her husband rushed to hospital. When she returned from an outing, her husband was found unconscious... Her husband was confirmed dead at the hospital, while Kojima suffered minor injuries | FNN Prime Online

Fuji TV issue: 'License cannot be revoked even for serious compliance violations' says Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications | Mainichi Shimbun

[Exclusive] 'Everything I've said is true' - Marie, who has been in the spotlight again due to the Nakai issue, shares her current thoughts with this magazine | FRIDAY Digital




Regarding the suspension of activities of affiliated talents | Announcement | Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd.

[Full text published] Yoshimoto Kogyo announces suspension of activities for affiliated talent due to 'suspected compliance violations' No individual talent names mentioned | TBS NEWS DIG

TV Tokyo's 'God Tongue' scheduled to air on February 8th 'Majigirai' changed 'due to circumstances of some of the performers' and replaced with a re-broadcast of a previous episode - Sponichi Annex Entertainment




◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
[Preview] A winter-only delicacy made with fatty Kyushu yellowtail seasoned with a special sauce! Nakau's 'Pickled Yellowtail Rice Bowl' now on sale!

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