Headline news for May 9, 2025
On Saturday, May 10th and Sunday, May 11th, 2025, the Machi★Asobi complex entertainment event, which aims to 'have fun in Tokushima,' will be held in Tokushima. For this Machi★Asobi vol.28 event, the editor-in-chief of GIGAZINE will travel to Tokushima for the first time in a long while to give a talk entitled 'Does a Superintelligence Dream of Creation?'
Does a superintelligence dream of creation? - Machi Asobi
https://www.machiasobi.com/stage/152/
The event will be held on Sunday, May 11th from 12:30 to 13:30. The event itself is free, but since it will be held at ufotable CINEMA, a one-day pass for 500 yen is required as a facility usage fee. In addition, since the number of seats is limited, a participation ticket is also required. The tickets will be distributed on the boardwalk from 8:15 on Sunday, May 11th.
Distribution of numbered tickets - Machi Asobi
https://www.machiasobi.com/numberedtickets/
There are many other fascinating events planned, so be sure to visit Tokushima and take part in them!
By the way, we published the following article on the same day in the same month in the past.
One spoonful of olive oil per day could reduce risk of dementia-related death by 28% - GIGAZINE
New research suggests that 'warp drive' may one day become a reality - GIGAZINE
Noise-canceling 'soundproof curtains' have arrived - GIGAZINE
Billionaire says he signed up to plan to freeze his body for 'posthumous resurrection' - GIGAZINE
Why are deep-sea creatures so huge?
What is the future of a super-realistic humanoid development company that reproduces 'human-like' facial expressions and gestures? - GIGAZINE
Insurance company reveals that iPhone users are worse drivers than Android users - GIGAZINE
Queen Elizabeth bestows adult goods manufacturer with the highest honor, the Queen's Award - GIGAZINE
Carrying a rhino upside down is better for your health - GIGAZINE
A giant moth the size of two fists is found, so big it's hard to fly - GIGAZINE
A fan-made movie that remakes the 'final battle' between Obi-Wan and Darth Vader in a modern style with the latest technology is super powerful - GIGAZINE
7 ways to wake up refreshed without coffee - GIGAZINE
Interview with Director Keiichi Hara, who made a film based on his favorite original work without missing a single cut, about 'Miss Hokusai' - GIGAZINE
The 9th premiere screening of 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure' where JoJo's journey has reached its final stage - GIGAZINE
◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)
I made an AI write a Death Note with only idiots in it and it ended with the introduction part pic.twitter.com/hjVjjisx5g
— TOMO (@tomozh) May 5, 2025
While watching the Taka Osawa festival, I thought to myself, 'This is what X likes' and it made me smilepic.twitter.com/KRjlPUsZBY
— Natto for breakfast (@_ohayou710_) May 8, 2025
It's funny that the Taka Osawa festival has reached him 😂😂😂🏮lol #TakaOsawaFestivalpic.twitter.com /YyyX1CnaYb
— 𝕊𝕒𝕠𝕣𝕚⋆*♡SWCJ (@sao_d23) May 8, 2025
The mental landscape while setting up a new PCpic.twitter.com/lI1Uo4UqLb
— Takuji Kato (@isiyumi) May 8, 2025
◆Science (science, learning, technology)
Columbia University to lay off about 180 researchers as Trump administration cuts grant funding - 4 photos International News: AFPBB News
After eating a few bites of Chinese rice bowl, some people find the sauce to be smooth and others do not. This is apparently due to the difference in the number of copies of the amylase gene in the genome. This is explained seriously in the May issue and this month's June issue of Modern Chemistry. Which one are you on? pic.twitter.com/4F0THjp5tj
— Tokyo Kagaku Doujin (@tkd_pbl) May 7, 2025
Press briefing on the H3 rocket development status and H3 rocket No. 6 (30 form test machine) 1st stage actual tank stage combustion test (CFT) - YouTube
'Mysterious rumbling' may have been caused by an object in the air moving faster than the speed of sound. Kyoto University associate professor who studies earthquakes says, 'It is not a sign of an earthquake' | TBS NEWS DIG
'H3' rocket to undergo final test this month for launch in new configuration JAXA | NHK | Space
◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, business)
Pakistan military announces five air force planes shot down in Indian territory - 1 photo International News: AFPBB News
Three Chinese arrested for possessing thousands of hermit crabs without permission in Kagoshima | NHK | Incident
Chinese helicopter approaches Japanese small plane just before it violates Senkaku airspace; 81-year-old Kyoto man pilot calls it 'legal flight' - Sankei News
Prime Minister Carney: 'Canada is not for sale' - 4 photos International News: AFPBB News
Saitama: Mother arrested for murdering 4-month-old son, 'Postpartum depression was painful' | NHK | Incident
Mini boat capsizes off the coast of Nagato, Yamaguchi, killing two men in their 70s | NHK | Yamaguchi Prefecture
Sudan breaks off diplomatic relations with 'aggressor country' UAE - 4 photos International News: AFPBB News
It's disgusting! A large number of insects have appeared on the large roof ring of the Osaka Kansai Expo... A Nikkan Gendai cameraman also reports that they are 'clinging to the skin' | Nikkan Gendai Digital
Ship carrying Chinese products subject to 145% tariffs arrives in Los Angeles, US; volume cut in half, could lead to shortages - CNN.co.jp
Invasion of elementary school in Tachikawa, Tokyo: Troubles over bullying may be behind it | Mainichi Shimbun
President Trump: 'First agreement in negotiations over tariffs is with the UK' SNS post | NHK | Tariffs
Kaldi to voluntarily recall 'Salmonella detected in some raw hams' | NHK | Retail industry
JR East sleeper express 'Cassiopea' to retire at the end of its June run | NHK Metropolitan News
Japan Fair Trade Commission warns of possible cartel involvement among 15 companies operating hotels in Tokyo, including Hotel New Otani and Imperial Hotel Tokyo | NHK | Tokyo Metropolitan Government
(In alphabetical order)
'Asakusa View Hotel'
'Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba'
'Keio Plaza Hotel'
'The Prince Park Tower Tokyo'
'Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo'
'The Okura Tokyo'
'Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel'
'The Daiichi Hotel Tokyo'
'Imperial Hotel Tokyo'
'Hyatt Regency Tokyo'
'Palace Hotel Tokyo'
'Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo'
'Hotel New Otani'
'Hotel Metropolitan'
'Royal Park Hotel'
India-Pakistan fighter jet 'dogfight' is 'biggest and longest' in recent aviation history, sources say - CNN.co.jp
The 'Shinbun Akahata' newspaper is in trouble due to its continuous special reports, and the Communist Party appeals for 1 billion yen in desperate need of donations [Communist Party]: Asahi Shimbun Digital
LDP's Nishida's Himeyuri remarks spark criticism, Komeito demands retraction and apology | Mainichi Shimbun
Tokyo Olympics bid-rigging case: Hakuhodo sentenced to 200 million yen fine in second trial at Tokyo High Court | NHK | Incident
Noda, leader of the Democratic Party, said, 'LDP Representative Nishida should correct his remarks about rewriting history' | NHK | Okinawa Prefecture
Carp care leads to violence at Sapporo SDGs-certified company: Construction company president assaults employee, caught on security camera, Levanga terminates contract HTB Hokkaido News
US Ford to raise prices of Mexican-made cars due to tariffs | NHK | Automobiles
LDP lawmaker Nishida's 'Himeyuri, rewriting history' remarks spark angry voices from his hometown, Kyoto | Kyoto Shimbun Digital Kyoto/Shiga news site
'We've reached our limit' High prices and rising food costs put pressure on management. Elderly care facilities in the red. What are the measures being taken by special nursing homes in Kyoto and Yamagata? | NHK | Soaring prices
Kawasaki body abandonment case: Data from suspect's smartphone almost completely erased | NHK | Kanagawa Prefecture
Emergency ambulance crashes, driver detects alcohol in Kumamoto | NHK | Accident
Swedish government plans to criminalize 'virginity testing' - 1 photo International News: AFPBB News
Takahiro Yasuno to run in Upper House election with new party 'Team Mirai' AI engineer's 'shortest route to improve Japan': Tokyo Shimbun Digital
Two suspects arrested for stealing from lockers at unmanned gym under the guise of 'gym activities' | NHK | Incident
[Update] Two arrested men identified as 'friends of the child's mother' One of them denies charges after mother called them in after disagreements with elementary school authorities | Tachikawa Municipal Third Elementary School, Tokyo | FNN Prime Online
New German government to refuse entry to most refugees at borders - 4 photos International News: AFPBB News
[Breaking News] Hyogo Prefecture 'Email from the Consumer Affairs Agency' released Governor Saito's interpretation of the Whistleblower Protection Act 'differs from the official view' Employee 'The Governor is the only one who doesn't understand' (Published on May 8, 2025) | YTV NEWS NNN
Pursuit Public Security Investigation: Former criminal judge's critical essay stirs controversy over court's bail decision being 'routine' | Mainichi Shimbun
Pursuit Public Security Investigation: 'My thinking was wrong' - Confession of former elite judge questioning bail | Mainichi Shimbun
Sri Lankan man arrested for setting fire to TEPCO office after 'electricity was cut off without permission' by Yamanashi Prefectural Police
Man indicted on suspicion of mass-producing obscene DVDs, 17,000 DVDs seized | Mainichi Shimbun
Serial rice thieves in Ibaraki target private homes: 'I was hoping to help my children and relatives,' 'I have no choice but to buy my own rice...how much will it cost?' 'This is unforgivable,' anger and lamentation from victimized farmers: 'We live in poor times' | Shueisha Online | Seriously break down the news
Why was the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Hosei University joint project worth 380 million yen canceled? Governor Koike's initiative, and the details are examined using internal emails obtained exclusively | 47NEWS
Former President Biden criticizes President Trump: 'Even if we make concessions on the territorial issue, Russia's invasion of Ukraine will continue' | NHK | Former President Biden
Teachers' overtime to be limited to 30 hours per month, and classes of 35 students in public junior high schools to be specified in the Special Salary Law: Asahi Shimbun
Chinese fighter jet shoots down Indian plane - first in aerial combat in Pakistan: Jiji.com
[Exclusive] Cosmetics group to sue University of Tokyo professors for forcing them to offer 'expensive entertainment' up to '1 million yen per time'
'I would prefer to be a technician if possible' - Charismatic professor of dermatology at the University of Tokyo devoured 15 million yen in 'illegal erotic entertainment' 'I visited soaplands multiple times in the afternoon...' {Co-researcher makes real name allegation} | Bunshun Online
[Breaking News] LDP lawmaker Masashi Nishida retracts Himeyuri remarks and apologizes, saying they were 'inappropriate' and 'apologises' to Okinawans and related parties | FNN Prime Online
[Putin totally ignored] Ambassadors from various countries unresponsive to Presidential speech: 'Look, everyone, everyone, this is the end.' Unable to hide shock at 'silent resistance' | FNN Prime Online
Liberal Democratic Party Senator Masashi Nishida apologizes and retracts 'remarks regarding the Himeyuri Monument were inappropriate' | NHK | 80 years since the end of the war
A man was stabbed with a knife in Abeno Ward, Osaka, but was taken to hospital with minor injuries. A 34-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder | NHK | Incident
Understand from scratch!: When did the 'provisional' gasoline tax rate come into effect? Is it easy to abolish it? | Mainichi Shimbun
LDP's Nishida apologizes for 'Himeyuri' remarks: 'I want to correct and delete' | Mainichi Shimbun
[Updated regularly] Russia justifies invasion of Ukraine with Victory Day ceremony | NHK | President Putin
10 things you need to know about the new Pope Leo XIV - CNN.co.jp
Suspect in Todaimae Station stabbing incident: 'If you are too enthusiastic about education, you will end up like me...' | Mainichi Shimbun
Chairman and CEO of Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd. at Haneda Airport resigns after investigation results revealed that 200 million yen was spent on consulting by former LDP Secretary-General Makoto Koga's eldest son | NHK | News Deep Dive
The new Pope called himself Leo XIV because of his style of being close to the weak [Pope Francis dies][Pope]: Asahi Shimbun
Tokyo Metro Todaimae Station stabbing incident suspect states, 'I wanted to show that parents who are enthusiastic about education can commit crimes if they go too far' | NHK | Incident
Todaimae Station stabbing incident: 'I stopped going to school because my parents were too enthusiastic about education' confession | NHK Metropolitan News
Nissan gives up on electric vehicle battery factory in Kitakyushu, reassessing investments to restructure business - Nikkei Newspaper
Trump demands 30-day unconditional ceasefire from Russia - 1 photo International News: AFPBB News
US proposes transfer of migrants to Equatorial Guinea - International News: AFPBB News
Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip: 'About 80% of buildings destroyed' - Israeli media | NHK | Israel
Securities account hijacked, damage compensation to be paid by securities company, compensation insurance not paid - Nihon Keizai Shimbun
Why are cash handouts so unpopular? Experts say they are 'not very effective' and bring back bitter political memories | Mainichi Shimbun
Rabbit, Chokei Taro...Prison slang and slang to be abolished ahead of introduction of custodial sentences, Ministry of Justice | Mainichi Shimbun
Son who worked at the Tokyo Stock Exchange was fired; father regrets, 'I put him at a big disadvantage for the future': Asahi Shimbun
Bill Gates invests almost all of his fortune of over 29 trillion yen to promote poverty alleviation | NHK | IT/Internet
'There's no way to prevent it' Elementary school break-in and assault case highlights the difficulty of school crime prevention | Mainichi Shimbun
[Reaction Summary] Reactions from around the world to the new Pope Leo XIV | NHK | Pope
Panasonic HD to cut 10,000 employees at home and abroad as part of group restructuring | NHK
Pakistan: 40-50 Indian soldiers killed in escalating attacks - CNN.co.jp
'Too chaotic': Three major shipping companies expect profit declines amid Trump tariffs: Asahi Shimbun
Government and LDP to postpone consumption tax cut... Alternative funding difficulties and economic measures that 'leave funding discussion behind': Yomiuri Shimbun
President Trump: 'The Fed Chairman is a fool' - criticizing the postponement of interest rate cuts | NHK | President Trump
Information leak issue of 100-article committee members: Additional interviews with multiple prefectural assembly members, need for disciplinary action to be discussed - Hyogo Prefectural Assembly's four major parties | Society | Kobe Shimbun NEXT
Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers propose 'zero consumption tax on food' to Secretary General Moriyama | NHK | Tax reform
China emphasizes cooperation with Russia to stand together against 'hegemonic bullying' - 4 photos International News: AFPBB News
◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
When I opened the front door, there was a cat → It comes every day, but it might be a pet if I want to protect it... I wrote a note and put a collar on it → I got a reply! - Togetter [Togatter]
German: 'I wouldn't have known about Baumkuchen if it wasn't popular in Japan': Reactions from around the world @Reactions from overseas
In the case where two men broke into an elementary school in Tachikawa, Tokyo, it was revealed that the parents had sought advice about being bullied. Concerns are also raised about the spread of self-help - Togetter
I proposed to stop creating unnecessary documents as a custom, but my boss rejected it, saying, 'That's how we've always done it.' → I was scolded by my new boss - Togetter
My 1-year-old had itchy ears, so I took him to the ENT and the doctor and was shocked to see what came out - Togetter
What we want from local bookstores is not the ability to decide 'I'll buy this book,' but the ability to browse through books like 'Oh, there are books like this out there.' → 'It's important to encounter books that are displayed unintentionally,' 'This kind of browsing is unique to local bookstores' - Togetter [Togetter]
Tokushima for the first time in a year and a half?
— Hiroshi Matsuyama @ CyberConnect2 (@PIROSHI_CC2) May 9, 2025
It's been a while #I'm back at Machi Asobi to support it again
This time, I looked at my schedule and was a bit taken aback. It was as packed as a popular comedian's schedule.
'Please refrain from eating or sleeping this time.'
That's what the PR chief told me pic.twitter.com/bJR20pQtuK
◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
New Zealand Prime Minister to introduce bill to ban social media use by under-16s - 1 photo International News: AFPBB News
My AI Deck (May 2025 Edition) - Robot Checkerboard
NTT Communications toll-free numbers and Navi Dial numbers partially unavailable due to malfunction | NHK | Communications
Bill Gates to donate 30 trillion yen including his entire fortune to aid developing countries by 2045: Asahi Shimbun
Arizona man shot to death gives victim statement in court using AI-generated video - BBC News
The balance of the payment app disappeared without my knowledge. The reason is a certain rule set by the company: Asahi Shimbun
GitHub Copilot premium request limits to be enforced from June 4, 2025 - GitHub Blog
Verification of the urban legend that the phrase 'itadakimasu' has been abolished during school lunches - Cyber Jinkai
NTT Group New CI Image Video - YouTube
Renewal of NTT Group's CI | News Release | NTT
It's the season for fake memory. I put a lot of data into my memory during the holidays and noticed it was behaving strangely... - Togetter
We obtained a disclosure order against Bluesky (apparently the first such case in Japan).
— Attorney Yohei Shimizu (Law Office Alcien) (@shimizu_alcien) May 2, 2025
However, since Bluesky's management has not responded properly, the focus from here on will be on how to actually get them to respond, so this may actually be the crucial moment.
Hiroyuki supported the idea of increasing the number of engineer politicians in Japan, as the head of the Digital Agency is not an engineer. Is it necessary for the head to be an engineer? - Togetter
Interview with Google's AI chief on the evolution of AI, computing resources, and the age of agents - Impress Watch
◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
Why is Yoshi's Cookie the Mario game with all the rights issues? - Yahoo! Answers
[Changes to Palworld specifications and future plans regarding pending litigation]
— Palworld/Palworld Official (@Palworld_JP) May 8, 2025
We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your ongoing support of Palworld.
[Special Report] 'AS ONE' 8.22 Fri. The strongest tag team of Kobun Shizuno (director) and Yoshiyuki Sadamoto (character design) presents - YouTube
Sites and useful tools frequently used by animation nerds - Leisurely and at ease
China's exports of game consoles to Russia surge: Why? What's the background? Could they be used to control military drones? | NHK | China
[Overlord Demon Emperor Completed] Stupid Game Exploration #45 'Will I ever do it again?' [With Hello Kitty! Block Crush 123!!] - Nico Nico Douga
[RTA] PLOK Any% 27:48 part1 - Niconico Video
'DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH' is a journey connecting Mexico to the Australian continent - a report on the new experience through a 30-hour preview - PlayStation.Blog Japanese
Interview with Director Kojima of 'DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH'! The theme of the work 'connection' has changed in response to the current world situation - PlayStation.Blog Japanese
＼Celebration🎊／
— I love eating! Mochizuki Official (@dokaguidaisuki) May 8, 2025
' #ILoveBingeEating ! #Mochizuki-san '
5/9 marks the first anniversary of the series 💥💥💥💥
He will also be appearing on the cover of Young Animal ZERO for the first time, which will be released on the same day!!!
The cover illustration is now available for pre-release👀🎉
Look forward to it on Friday, May 9th 😋🍚✨ pic.twitter.com/Nvo5mrMMRg
Including 'Kinnikuman' and 'Higanjima'!? The surprising results of the manga lending rankings for elementary, junior high and high school students (Iida Kazushi) - Expert - Yahoo!News
Nintendo's change in rules leads to trouble with children being unable to play games - could they have been more considerate? (Okada Yuka) - Expert - Yahoo!News
10% of the total collection accounts for 30% of loans! A library with 30,000 manga books talks about their 'surprising' usage (Iida Kazushi) - Expert - Yahoo!News
TV anime 'There was a match. ~The young lady doesn't play fighting games~' teaser PV-YouTube
We are currently receiving inquiries from customers stating that they received a 'consent request' email from a child account, but are unable to proceed.
— Nintendo Support (@nintendo_cs) May 8, 2025
The parent who created the child account must consent via their Nintendo Account. Please refer to this Q&A to give consent. https://t.co/oDwA0LHRMe
The 7th Kyoto Animation Fan Appreciation Event 'We Are Now!! -Kyoto Animation's World Exhibition-' will be held on October 25th and 26th, 2025! - YouTube
Pop☆Step (CV. Ikumi Hasegawa) 'Looking for you' Lyric Video | TV anime 'Vigilante -My Hero Academia ILLEGALS-' airs every Monday - YouTube
'Grand Theft Auto VI' Trailer 2-YouTube
Hugo Exhibition 'The Mastermind of the End' | Zenless Zone Zero - YouTube
'The time to enjoy new Touhou works in real time is getting shorter due to the barrier of ZUN's lifespan' → If it becomes as big as Touhou, it will be like the second Cthulhu Mythos or Lord of the Rings - Togetter
As everyone learned from the KyoAni incident, creative companies are wary of 'unsolicited attempts to show their ideas' as a very troublesome issue in all areas - Togetter
A story about a genius baseball player who gave up his dream due to injury and aims to go to Koshien from a public school [Thank You Pitch] ⓪ #Hashtags for reading manga #Hashtags for reading manga pic.twitter.com/tB8Koyzbq8
- 'Thank You Pitch' 'Hyperinflation' / Sumiyoshi Kyu (@sumiyosikyu) May 8, 2025
Episode 4 of Sieg Axe was good. I love Shiiko.pic.twitter.com/jfF3XHsxkS
— Ochishima (@rakushi0) May 8, 2025
I received a wonderful Sirius symbol and Kato Kazuhiro stable embroidery from a fan 🥹
— Kazuhiro Kato Stable (@kato_kazuhiro_) May 8, 2025
I envy the talent to make things like this
Thank you 🙇 pic.twitter.com/y4Wa5dszKj
More than the release of the new map, I was more moved by the opening of the second floor of the Favonius Knights HQ, which I hadn't been able to visit for four yearspic.twitter.com/JJW3WcINHT
— Mememe (@mememe_illust) May 8, 2025
It's so emotional that the only place you can call someone by their first name is the cafe.pic.twitter.com/fnsG0xX7Oo
— Cat ear lover 🎃🐉 (@tsukudasub) May 8, 2025
A trainer who exposed the world's conspiracies through Dittopic.twitter.com/pUB1RpfT7y
— Rerendi (@rerendi0) May 8, 2025
◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
Dozens of performers boycott 'Les Miserables' from Presidential audience CNN EXCLUSIVE - CNN.co.jp
[Exclusive] 'I started playing after seeing my seniors playing during my time at Rakuten' - Giants professional baseball player Rui Okoye referred to prosecutors for online casino gambling | TBS NEWS DIG
◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
Lawson expands sales of frozen rice balls to approximately 1,700 stores in the Kanto region | Official Lawson website
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