Headline news for May 8, 2025
Matsuya's ' Authentic Sichuan Style Mapo Tofu ,' which was sadly discontinued in the summer of 2024, will be revived on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The price is 880 yen including tax, and an authentic Sichuan style mapo tofu set meal with raw vegetables will also be available for 980 yen including tax.
Using smooth tofu generously! 'Authentic Sichuan Style Mapo Tofu' now available | Matsuya Foods
https://www.matsuyafoods.co.jp/matsuya/whatsnew/menu/101568.html
By the way, we published the following article on the same day in the same month in the past.
What is the problem with smoking and what are its effects? - GIGAZINE
Official Wikipedia 'Futility Wikipedia Editing Battle' Case Collection - GIGAZINE
The mystery of the ancient Mayan civilization's 819-day calendar has finally been solved, and it has been found to be synchronized with the movement of celestial bodies over a 45-year period - GIGAZINE
Google's internal AI-related documents leaked, including 'Open source is a threat,' 'Meta is the winner,' and 'OpenAI is not important' - GIGAZINE
Honda's small and lightweight generator 'EU26iJ' that can be used with super easy operation Engine start review - GIGAZINE
How much damage has Russia been hit by economic sanctions? - GIGAZINE
A man who hacked a dishwasher to create a kit that can reduce detergent costs by 98% has appeared - GIGAZINE
Research results show that 'antimatter stars' made of antimatter may exist in the universe - GIGAZINE
The 'pee pants challenge' where people intentionally pee while wearing pants is trending on TikTok - GIGAZINE
Developers at the time explain why the secret 'IE6 assassination plan' was successful - GIGAZINE
A huge hole measuring 200m in length appears in New Zealand - GIGAZINE
Is 'correct grammar' really important in conversation? - GIGAZINE
'Fate/Grand Order' talk event where staff who had the command spell announced the behind-the-scenes story of game development and new information - GIGAZINE
Why are orange and blue so common in movies?
Effective pricing strategies that penetrate customer psychology - GIGAZINE
◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)
... says Gundam.
— Crayfish Banta [Paella Ingredients] (@9banta9) May 8, 2025
Thanks to the line
'Gaia! Ortega! Mash! I'm going to launch a jet stream attack on your mobile suit!' ← Who the hell are you?
The true identity of 'you' has finally been revealed.
This is Dom.
Gaia Ortega Machu #GQuuuuuuX pic.twitter.com/qfQ5NFBews
— Suyama (@rikunabitaro) May 7, 2025
◆Science (science, learning, technology)
Double yolk eggs, no matter how many times you crack them!? The reason behind the outbreak at Gifu Dairy Farm - YouTube
No matter how many times you crack them, you still get double yolk eggs!? The reason behind the recent outbreak at Gifu Dairy Farm | Gifu Shimbun Digital
Turning coffee grounds into a resource using cavitation... | Press Releases and Research Results | Tohoku University -TOHOKU UNIVERSITY-
The latest survey results of 'sustainable happiness' are revealed, Japan is at the bottom | National Geographic Japan website
US study: Is early menarche problem influenced by children's diet? - CNN.co.jp
University of Tokyo elucidates possibility that one universal phenomenon can be induced by another universal phenomenon - Nikkei Shimbun
◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, business)
US President to hold banquet hall at White House for military parade expenses of 'tiny' - Jiji.com
Kawasaki body abandonment case: 'Maybe I killed her' - Suspect's relative explains in January | NHK | Incident
'Don't forget us' 19-year-old still fighting COVID-19 aftereffects - Cases of lack of understanding and support from those around him - Sankei News
US Pulitzer Prize coverage of attempted assassination of Trump | NHK | America
[Exclusive] Professional baseball players Rui Okoye (27) and Daiki Masuda (31) of the Giants are referred to prosecutors for suspicion of gambling at online casinos. 'I thought it was a gray area' | TBS NEWS DIG (Page 1)
Two acquaintances of a child's mother go on a rampage at a Tachikawa elementary school, injuring five teachers and staff; no children are injured Tachikawa Municipal Third Elementary School | NHK | Incident
Nishida Masaru, Himeyuri Monument 'Rewriting History': Asahi Shimbun
'Governor Saito will be asked to resign' The 'final piece' was put in place by the raid... Will the 'beautiful president' be charged in May? | Daily Shincho
Who will be the next Pope? We asked Professor Saho Matsumoto, an expert on the Vatican, to interpret the much-anticipated conclave | NHK | WEB Special | International Special
Trump changes Persian Gulf to 'Arabian Gulf', Iran protests - CNN.co.jp
Senator Masashi Nishida explains Himeyuri Monument as 'rewriting history'... LDP prefectural federation to protest to party headquarters: Yomiuri Shimbun
US Fed postpones interest rate cut, keeps policy interest rate unchanged Chairman Powell: 'Tariff measures will certainly increase the risk of rising inflation rates, etc.' | NHK | America
Construction to start this fall on live music venue west of Kanazawa Station, 'Zepp' to open in spring 2027 Nishimatsu Construction changes plans for Nishi-Kanazawa | Economy | Ishikawa News | Hokuriku Shimbun
'We can't collect gasoline tax on electric cars made by Tesla and BYD,' says Tamaki of the Democratic Party for the People, calling for the abolition of the provisional tax rate - Sankei News
India protests over auction of Buddha jewellery, demands return - CNN.co.jp
Germany is eager for Russian gas as Europe struggles with distrust of the U.S. | Mainichi Shimbun
US President Trump plans to change name of 'Persian Gulf' to 'Arabian Gulf', Iran strongly opposes - Sankei News
Victims of former gynecologist 'white coat sex offender' settle for 107 billion yen in the U.S. - 1 photo International News: AFPBB News
LDP's Masashi Nishida has no intention of retracting his remarks regarding the Himeyuri Tower exhibit: 'I am stating the facts' - Sankei News
[Breaking News] Black smoke coming from the chapel's chimney; Pope not elected in first round of voting [Pope Francis dies] [Pope]: Asahi Shimbun
Pope not decided in first round of conclave, black smoke rising from chimney of Sistine Chapel in Vatican, second round to be held on 8th | NHK | Pope Francis
◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
My daughter was wearing the Myakumyaku overalls that my wife remade and was told she was cute about 100 times at the Expo. pic.twitter.com/JXvTkTqYSO
— 𝕂𝕚𝕥𝕖 / KITERETZ inc. (@ixkaito) May 7, 2025
[Breaking News] Kaldi's raw hams found to contain 'Salmonella' bacteria - all stores voluntarily recalled 'Original Raw Ham Cuttings' - what are the affected products? | TBS NEWS DIG (Page 1)
A story about how I saved a girl who was being bullied in high school because I was so bad at relationships by treating her the same way - Togetter
I was surprised to learn that it took 12 years to develop the all-glass Ramune, and that 'if you lose the technology, it takes a long time to revive it'... In reality, it's the same as when Yoshinoya took 10 years to develop their Oyakodon, so it's not a matter of whether you can make it or not - Togetter
It looks like an express train but it's not an express train pic.twitter.com/6Wk0uDsbcx
— ysu (@ysu1051) May 6, 2025
I don't think there's anyone who would immediately tailgate someone after catching up with them. As time goes by, my feelings gradually change and I think this is what happens.pic.twitter.com/eILJ3ym9Se
— Tonomaru VAB and Trucker (@VAB_04777_GDB) May 7, 2025
No matter what, I don't understand the point in going out of your way to tell this to the producers.
— Maiko Otsuka (Katsuobushi Coordinator) (@AJIMAI3) May 8, 2025
In that case, the reply to the suggestion box was, 'Fresh eggplants have thorns on the stem, and the harder they are, the fresher they are. Please handle them with care next time.'
You should just reply, ``Yes.''
It's incompetent of the retailer to just go from right to left without thinking. https://t.co/PjCoZInURb
Machi Asobi is finally here this weekend!
— Tokushima Prefecture (@preftokushima) May 7, 2025
Ahead of the pre-festival on the 9th and the main event on the 10th and 11th, Tokushima Anime Ambassador Eriko Nakamura will be sharing the charms of Machi Asobi!
Let's all have a blast in the town of Tokushima! #TokushimaAnimeAmbassador #VoiceActor #EriNakamura # MachiAsobipic.twitter.com /QvMhomn2H0
This is my first time going to Tokushima Prefecture, but are there any places or foods that are a must-see? I don't think I'll be able to do much sightseeing. So far, the only information I've received is that it's a holy place for Otsuka Pharmaceutical.
— ZAQ (@zaxic_r) May 8, 2025
Yuri Ehara's private fan club, Eha LOVE, will be holding a commemorative exhibition to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Yuri Ehara's debut, in conjunction with Machi Asobi Vol. 28.
— Kaoru @ Eharabu (@kaoru2174) May 7, 2025
The event will be held during the Machi Asobi period.
The location is a rented store next to Meriken-ya in Kagoyacho (see map).
If you are interested, please come and join us. #MachiAsobi #YuriEharapic.twitter.com /v9ES8xpbhe
The crepes at Machi Asobi are collaborations, but there are also original crepes available only at this time.
— sweetswagen (@sweetswagen) May 7, 2025
Yamato Crepes was created through repeated improvements based on feedback from chocolate-loving friends.
We also made a special one with ice cream on top. If you like chocolate, be sure to try it. pic.twitter.com/1TAJzfL9CQ
◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
New iOS Remote Desktop Client (Remote Desktop Engineer's Blog)
VAIO, after coming under the umbrella of Nojima, has seen an increase in demand for corporate use. Domestic production also boosts economic security - PC Watch
A thorough analysis of 'Aron Alpha' - How to choose from over 20 types including 'EXTRA' and 'Hikari' - Impress Watch
The current state of recommendation algorithms that incorporate customer repeat behavior - MonotaRO Tech Blog
EIZO launches 4K camera for surgical video recording with high-definition image quality and smooth operability | EIZO Corporation
7 'smart' myths that waste programmers' time #programming - Qiita
What are the important changes for Japanese people that are not included in the release notes of 'Firefox 138'? - Yajiuma no Mori - Window Forest
Three years later, Firefox is back with NHK Plus! Although it's not mentioned in the release notes, a reader provided us with this information. When our editorial team tested it, we found that Firefox 138 does indeed allow users to watch NHK Plus videos.
Xperia Announcement – 13th May 2025 - YouTube
New Product Announcement | Xperia | Sony
Announcement date and time: Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 11:00 a.m. Japan time
Understanding AI agents from the inside out
Sony Bank migrates its entire accounting system to AWS – all systems managed by the bank are now in the cloud | Amazon Web Services Blog
'PR TIMES' hit by cyber attack, up to 900,000 personal details may be leaked | NHK | Cyber attack
Financial Results: Mercari's net profit for the period from July 2024 to March 2025 increased by 30% on robust flea market trading - Nikkei Newspaper
◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
About the speed at which CoroCoro Comic works are cancelled and what we, the readers, can do - posfie
Sasara and Tsuzumi find something they shouldn't find - Nico Nico Douga
Day044 😳💦 #100daychallenge #Daily_Shiroko pic.twitter.com/b1AlubmsmO
— Chiko Sewato | (@T1kosewad78) May 7, 2025
Seriously, there are 0 people who can draw Raichu without looking at anything [Raichu Convex] - YouTube
Kazuhiro Fujita and Kazuhiko Shimamoto are simultaneously serializing a new series in Shonen Sunday, the first episode of which has already been released online... Thoughts on this (including Hirata Atsutane's 'Senkyo Ibun') - INVISIBLE Dojo. - QUIET & COLORFUL PLACE -
A lot of things overlapped and I ended up going to watch soccer in a strange combination.pic.twitter.com/GoqweZvSsY
— Michiyo Kasunori (@MIchIY_0) May 6, 2025
The blue one who has already decided how to use his life, the black one who is usually modest but becomes the most dangerous when he loses his temper, and the red one who wants to gain specialness by riding a robotpic.twitter.com/UyXxJ7Ole5
— Morita (@amehurasu) May 7, 2025
Wow, so any girl can do Omega Psychic Communication with anyone pic.twitter.com/tTRduAJnmL
— AMETAROU (@NikkariAoe1) May 7, 2025
Next time! Sieg Axe Episode 6!!!
— Approximately (@yakuoyoso) May 7, 2025
Be sure to watch it again next week! pic.twitter.com/B39i3xVfCC
Omega PsyCom won't start... #GQuuuuuuX #GQuuAxepic.twitter.com /uAO8OAugvw
— Akira @ Looking for work (@akirararagi) May 7, 2025
Plazma runs to Yagi https://t.co/pXkEo4FTCx pic.twitter.com/CvMVxaDeNe
— Benky's Udon (@WBenky) May 7, 2025
Intermission footage of the movie 'Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: The Lonely Dragon' - YouTube
'ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN' game introduction trailer-YouTube
'Tokimeki Memorial ~forever with you~ Emotional' Main PV - YouTube
◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
Japanese woman in her 50s referred to prosecutors for allegedly forcibly kissing BTS member Jin | NHK | Incident
Bunshun publishes LINE messages between Mei Nagano and Kei Tanaka: 'Who leaked them?' Speculation and concern over agency's response - Togetter
I forgot my opera glasses so I rushed to Bic Camera in Yurakucho and said, 'Please give me some for the B-seat at the Imperial Theater...' The guy glanced at the clock (15 minutes before the show started) and said, 'Here you go!' and handed me the item - Togetter
[Exclusive] Professional baseball players Rui Okoye (27) and Daiki Masuda (31) of the Giants are referred to prosecutors for gambling at online casinos. 'I thought it was a gray area' | TBS NEWS DIG
'The Academy Awards did not protect the village'... Settlers' attacks intensify in movie setting in the West Bank: Yomiuri Shimbun
I want to participate in the Taka Osawa Festival
— Kintaro. 🌎 (@Kintalo_) May 7, 2025
When I can't think of anything great to do as other moms and can't participate, this is me #OsawaTakaFestivalpic.twitter.com /63VweWzY64
Travel memories.
— Non official (@non_dayo_ne) May 7, 2025
In Beijing, I wore a Chinese dress that I found in a shopping street and bought some very flashy and cute tableware.
Assuming there isn't one, I tried looking for a dress with embroidery of a phoenix, dragon, tiger, and kirin, but I couldn't find one 🐦🔥🐉🐅
Is there such a thing?
And, I ate a lot of delicious food and had a full stomach every day! … pic.twitter.com/g1j4YJqSCX
Susumu Hirasawa + Kaito
— Susumu Hirasawa Official Website (@Hirasawa_Info) May 7, 2025
BUBBLING&BOILING FES
New footage has been released.
The vivid stimulation of 'electricity' vividly illuminated the five senses of everyone in the venue,
It was as if the venue had been lifted off the Earth and into outer space.
The comment states: https://t.co/JhafR161cG
◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
[Preview] A seasonal drink with the refreshing scent of yuzu that's perfect for early summer! Nakau's 'Yuzu Nade Squash' now on sale!
Custard-flavored ice cream and striped caramel-flavored coating* recreate the taste of pudding 'Shima Shimauma Uma Pudding Pudding Bar' on sale for a limited time from Monday, May 12th | 2025 | News Release | Morinaga & Co., Ltd.
(PDF file) 'Have fun eating udon. ' Free condiments and toppings have been expanded from 6 to 8! Introducing 'seaweed' and 'spicy chili oil,' which go perfectly with freshly made udon. With over 3,000 combinations*, you can enjoy udon more freely and enjoyably! Available at Marugame Seimen restaurants nationwide from Friday, May 9, 2025
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