Headline News for May 22, 2025



Fujifilm has announced that it will release the FUJIFILM X-HF1 (X harf) , a compact digital camera that allows users to enjoy film-like photographic expression, in late June 2025. The X harf is a product based on the motif of a half-rise camera, and is said to be a camera that digitally reproduces and evolves the analog shooting experience with a frame switching lever and film-like photographic expression.

New release of compact digital camera 'X half (product name: FUJIFILM X-HF1)' | Fujifilm [Japan]
https://www.fujifilm.com/jp/ja/news/list/12389

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Theory that this universe may be 'inside a black hole' - GIGAZINE

Google announces initiative to reuse waste heat from data centers for heating to cover 80% of local demand - GIGAZINE

'Pls fix' - Paying current TikTok and Instagram employees to restore banned accounts - GIGAZINE

Malware found pre-installed on millions of Android smartphones and Android TVs - GIGAZINE

A conversational AI called 'BratGPT' has appeared that pretends to be a ruler and returns evil answers to humans, so if you try to refute it, this is what happens - GIGAZINE

A musician who was blown 30 feet into the air and hit his head in an accident suddenly becomes able to 'see' music - GIGAZINE

I tried using the extension 'Increase Comments' that increases the amount of comments displayed on Nico Nico Douga - GIGAZINE

Comparison between Xi Jinping and Winnie the Pooh is blocked by Chinese chat AI 'Ernie' - GIGAZINE

I saw the world's first DMV that can run on both tracks and roads on the Asa Coast Railway - GIGAZINE

The legendary game 'Winnie the Pooh's Home Run Derby!' that disappeared with the end of Flash has been archived overseas - GIGAZINE

A diagram clearly showing the size of a 'yottabyte', which is much larger than a terabyte - GIGAZINE

Russian female medical worker receives disciplinary action for treating patients wearing bikini under see-through protective clothing - GIGAZINE

'GODZILLA: City on the Edge of Battle' Director Kobun Shizuno and Director Hiroyuki Seshita interview, sticking to the production to make people believe in the story - GIGAZINE

◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)




◆Science (science, learning, technology)
Discovery of the mechanism that enables plants to overcome drought: Improving the function of roots and leaves reduces drought stress in plants | Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences and Faculty of Agriculture, The University of Tokyo

Mysterious parasite that invades squid eggs may be a 'midwife' that helps babies | National Geographic Japan site

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, business)
Kao halts shipments of 'Quickle washbowl cleaner' due to demand 10 times higher than planned - Nikkei Newspaper

Fukuoka High Court reverses case, plaintiff loses, experts' verification 'not a requirement' for reduction of welfare benefits [Kumamoto Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun

Fukuoka High Court dismisses welfare recipient's lawsuit, contrary to Kumamoto first instance | NHK | Kumamoto Prefecture

The 46-year-old man who attacked a Tachikawa elementary school told people he was in charge of a motorcycle gang; what is his relationship with the mother he called in? | Daily Shincho

Nakano Sun Plaza redevelopment to be scrapped - Tokyo's Nakano Ward and Nomura Real Estate to formally decide - Nikkei Shimbun

US Secretary of State says Syria could plunge into 'all-out civil war' - International News: AFPBB News

Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Eto submits resignation Rice retailers, farmers, local Miyazaki citizens | NHK | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

If you sleep wearing a T-shirt with 'Refuse to be interrogated' printed on it, it will be confiscated the next morning. Is this unconstitutional?: Asahi Shimbun

Israeli forces fire warning shots at diplomatic mission in Palestinian territories... Condemnation pours in from countries participating in the mission: Yomiuri Shimbun

[Exclusive] 'Substitutes are only used in Japan' - Chinese 'exam fraud' brokers... Organized crime at TOEIC?

Why did Heichinro go bankrupt? We are entering an era where you can no longer survive on the 'signature of a long-established restaurant' alone (Yamaji Rikiya) - Expert - Yahoo!News

US Department of Defense turns passenger plane received from Qatar into presidential plane | NHK | America

What will happen to rice policy with Minister Koizumi? Prime Minister Ishiba and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries have a 'bad relationship' [Reiwa rice turmoil]: Asahi Shimbun

Israeli delegation withdraws as ceasefire talks with Hamas fail to bridge gap | NHK | Israel

Israeli PM says Hamas leader 'probably killed', insists fighting will continue until entire Gaza strip is taken - CNN.co.jp

Israeli military fires warning shots at diplomatic mission, Japanese government 'regrets the incident' | 47NEWS

President Trump meets with South African president, criticizes 'white persecution' | NHK | President Trump

[Breaking News] Israeli Army Fires Warning Shots at Diplomatic Mission Including Japan | 47NEWS (Yonana News)

2 killed in shooting in Washington, D.C., Israeli embassy staff | 47NEWS (Yonana News)

[Breaking News] 'The victim was left with severe disabilities and the consequences are extremely serious' A man was seriously injured while riding a moped down a one-way street... A university student (22) was sentenced to three years in prison for unlicensed dangerous driving resulting in injury, Tokyo District Court (published on May 21, 2025) | NTV NEWS NNN

Fuji TV's third-party committee refuses to disclose evidence requested by Nakai's side, saying 'Fuji HD owes confidentiality' and 'fact-finding is appropriate' - Sponichi Annex Entertainment

Restaurants scream about mass outbreak of 'chironomids' at the World Expo: 'It's already serious... There are so many of them on the floor that it's getting dirty' (May 22, 2025) - YouTube


Popular 'Japanese sword test-cutting' experience for tourists canceled due to fears of violating the Sword and Firearms Act... Those involved cannot hide their disappointment: Yomiuri Shimbun

'The winds are beginning to shift' in Israel as public anger grows over how the war is being conducted - BBC News

North Korea: 'Serious accident at destroyer launching ceremony attended by Kim Jong Un' local reports | NHK | North Korea situation

Driver's License 'Consideration of reviewing the 'foreign license switching' system' Commissioner General of the National Police Agency | NHK | Accident

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Genba, of the Democratic Party of Japan: 'Be careful with your comments regarding the no-confidence motion in the future' | NHK | Diet

Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead; suspect arrested, possibly in protest against Gaza military operation - US: Jiji.com

Expert: 'The LDP has not protected agriculture' Agriculture Minister Eto's resignation highlights issues | Mainichi Shimbun

Shooting in Washington, D.C. leaves two Israeli embassy staff dead, suspect arrested [Israel-Palestine issue]: Asahi Shimbun

'I hate you,' says Eto Taku, while Koizumi Shinjiro says 'I'm happy to meet you face to face' - Sankei News

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)




An old man at work said, 'I'm tired. I'm tired from all the unfamiliar work, so I'll give you a cookie. I'll have one too.' I have nothing but respect for people who are tired and can be kind to others - Togetter

In the countryside, it is common for relatives and acquaintances to give away vegetables and rice, and it is common for them to have 'more than they can sell,' so it is not worth replacing former Minister Eto. - Togetter







Costco's gasoline prices are so cheap that nearby gas stations are closing, and industry groups are apparently protesting.

[Hokkaido] 'Ghost Restaurant' introduced for the first time in Hokkaido | Lawson official website

When I was a university student, I lived in a property where bats appeared in the rooms. When I moved out and cleaned the air conditioner for the first time, I was shocked to discover a certain fact - Togetter [Togetter]

◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
YouTuber ordered to pay 8.4 million yen for distributing video using unauthorized use of Ryuo match 'game record': Yomiuri Shimbun

Rice fraud sites are appearing! Beware of suspicious sites with unnaturally low prices! (Announcement)_National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan




When I gave my students a report assignment, I allowed them to use ChatGPT on the condition that they included the chatlog URL. Then, I started to see some students making full use of Deep Research to produce high-level reports. - Togetter

Former Minister of Digital Affairs Kono pointed out the danger of the 'Living off the Land attack' that IIJ received in August 2024 | Nikkei Crosstech (xTECH)

Five people including the operator of a movie text extraction website sent to the Public Prosecutor's Office | Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA)

The site transcribed detailed information about the entire story, including the names of the characters, lines, actions, scenes, and scene developments, without permission from the rights holders, and posted articles on its website along with related images to unfairly earn advertising revenue. The site listed over 8,000 movies, and detailed information about each movie from start to finish was available, making it a kind of text version of 'Fast Movies.'



AI-enhanced 'Google' experience Asking the Google search leader about 'AI mode search' - Impress Watch

People who use grok to fact-check don't know anything | Books&Apps

When I type cal or date on macOS Sequoia (15.4 or later), the output is strange - id:onk's Hatena Blog

The Story of a Japanese Boy: The Tactics China Uses - Information Manipulation and Narrative Jamming - Institute for Global Governance Research (GGR) - Hitotsubashi University

Development of the high-end compact digital camera 'RICOH GR IV' | RICOH IMAGING

[Munechika Nishida's RandomTracking] Full-scale launch of Android XR. Android XR was a 'multiple forms of XR platform' - AV Watch

Regarding the deletion of the article '4 Things a Software Engineer Felt After Changing Jobs to Honda' - Honda Tech Blog

◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
Without the original author present... eigoMANGA claims to be the rightful copyright holder of 'Vanguard Princess' - based on Japan's arbitration system? The Agency for Cultural Affairs is also confused: 'It is not a system that transfers copyright to the applicant' | Game*Spark - Domestic and international game information site

[CeVIO Live] Fee-chan's Super Donkey Kong #3 [Voiceroid Live] - Niconico Video



Torch Web Nihao, a delicious day in Tokyo. [1. Immigration Bureau and Baozi]




Call of Duty: Warzone & Black Ops 6 | Season 04 Launch Trailer - YouTube


'Stellar Blade' x 'Goddess of Victory: NIKKE' - Trailer - YouTube





[Collapse: Star Rail] EP 'Dawn' - YouTube





GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Unika Theme 'CARPE DIEM' - YouTube


'Faaast Penguin' New Season 'Kingdom of the Meteor' Trailer-YouTube





'WILD HEARTS S' 4-player multiplayer introduction video - YouTube


PAC-MAN 45th Anniversary: INSERT COIN FOR AMAZING - YouTube


'Salamander' Complete one lap without making any mistakes (SALAMANDER) | KONAMI (CERO) - YouTube


'Racing Around The World' Trailer-YouTube


[Switch 2] Game feature introduction video using actual gameplay [Nobunaga's Ambition: New CE] - YouTube




















◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
Nakai's Anti-Sociology Lecture Blog is full of mysteries and contradictions

Fuji TV's third-party committee responds to Nakai's request: definition of sexual violence 'based on objective norms': Asahi Shimbun

'Drug-free' sporting events to be held next year; Trump's eldest son supports swimming world record 'breaking' - Sankei News

The high school girl band that went viral in 2021 is finally performing at Fuji Rock, fans who have been paying attention to them since then are overjoyed - Togetter

[Breaking News] The Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office has summarily indicted six Yoshimoto comedians on gambling charges for gambling at online casinos: Jiji.com

◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
Peyoung's legendary pepper flavored yakisoba | Maruka Foods Co., Ltd.

'Dodeka Gungun' will be sold at Seven-Eleven stores from May 27th

'Welch's Whole-Squeezed Grapefruit Sparkling' to be released on May 27th

Super-large serving of Chinese noodles supervised by Benten, a famous restaurant serving huge portions, will be released on June 9, 2025 | Acecook Co., Ltd.

Bonito Stock Fragrance Hon Wasabi Salt Ramen New Release 2025/5/26 | Acecook Co., Ltd.

Introducing the local Teriyaki JAPAN, a limited-time delicacy! With a lineup of five items, including four new products, the 'deliciousness' of all over Japan is gathered! New 'Hokkaido 4 kinds of cheese teriyaki' and morning-only 'Hokkaido 4 kinds of cheese teriyaki muffin' New 'Setouchi lemon pepper egg teriyaki' New 'Hakata mentaiko potato teriyaki chicken' Also includes the renewed 'Shaka Shaka Potato® Nagoya specialty chicken wing flavor'! Available for a limited time from Wednesday, May 21st, 'Grand Coke' and 'Grand Fry', 'big' delicacies bigger than the L size, are now available! The 'Grand Set', which is a great deal for +200 yen, is also back for the first time in six years! Audrey's Toshiaki Kasuga performs his new skit 'Gotochi!' to the tune of X JAPAN's famous song 'Kurenai'! ? New TV commercial will start airing nationwide from Tuesday, May 20th
| McDonald's Official

Announcement of the new release of 'Maruchan Yakisoba Shumai' | Toyo Suisan Co., Ltd.

Announcement of the new release of 'Vertical Big Yuzu Scented Chicken White Soup Udon' | Toyo Suisan Co., Ltd.

Announcement of the new release of 'Gotsumori Toyama Black Ramen' | Toyo Suisan Co., Ltd.

The packaging is transparent?! The clear Garigari-kun is born! | Akagi Nyugyo Co., Ltd.

Perfect for the summer heat! Absorbs and retains moisture A new drinkable yogurt inspired by the drink 'Ayrian' that is consumed in Bulgaria, the home of yogurt, is now available 'Meiji Bulgaria Drinkable Yogurt Salt Lemon' to be released nationwide on May 20 | 2025 | Press Releases and Announcements | Meiji Co., Ltd.

Akagi Nyugyo's soft serve ice cream has a new refreshing summer flavor! | Akagi Nyugyo Co., Ltd.

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