Headline news for May 29, 2025



To mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the war, it has been decided that the film 'In This Corner of the World' will be screened for a limited time from Friday, August 1, 2025.



Comments from the original author, Kouno Fumiyo, director, Katabuchi Sunao, and Non, who plays Suzu, are as follows.







You can understand how much attention to detail Director Katabuchi put into making this film by reading the interview below.

'If you don't depict the 'world', you won't see the 'corner',' says director Sunao Katabuchi of the film 'In This Corner of the World' - GIGAZINE



Also, below is a report on the event where Director Katabuchi and Kono had an in-depth discussion.

Director Sunao Katabuchi and Fumiyo Kono talk together to celebrate the release of 'In This Corner of the World'! Spoiler-filled talk! Osaka edition - GIGAZINE



Similarly, as part of a project to commemorate 80 years since the end of the war, Nippon Television's Friday Road Show will air director Isao Takahata's Grave of the Fireflies on Friday, August 15, 2025.



By the way, we published the following article on the same day in the same month in the past.

Experts say that 'conventional measures against child sexual abuse have been wrong,' and measures such as 'beware of suspicious strangers' and 'run away if you feel uncomfortable' are insufficient - GIGAZINE

'Lifeseeker' detects smartphone locations from the sky to find victims - GIGAZINE

The El Niño phenomenon that brought record heat in 2023 has almost disappeared, and now the opposite 'La Niña phenomenon' is occurring - GIGAZINE

Avu-chan and Mirai Moriyama, who are returning from the Kansai region, appear at the stage greeting for the movie 'Inu-oh' with director Masaaki Yuasa - GIGAZINE

'Cow burps' can be clearly seen from space - GIGAZINE

Police investigated building they thought was a marijuana farm, but it turned out to be a bitcoin farm - GIGAZINE

A website that uses AI to easily remove the clothes of 2D characters has appeared, so I actually tried using it - GIGAZINE

A movie that shows at a glance how much territory has changed in European countries over the past 2500 years due to rulers - GIGAZINE

Is it really a healthy choice to stop drinking carbonated drinks and drink fruit juice? - GIGAZINE

The idea that what is more important than 'happiness' is 'resilience' that can withstand difficulties - GIGAZINE

'Ghost in the Shell' can absorb a variety of things, interview with Kazuya Kise, general director of the new movie version of Ghost in the Shell, and Tou Ubukata, screenwriter - GIGAZINE

6 strange causes of death in reality - GIGAZINE

◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)







I was looking at photos of my daughters when they were little and I noticed today what's on the TV in the background??? → An expert appears and identifies the program: 'SNS is amazing...' - Togetter




◆Science (science, learning, technology)
Gene that makes flowers smell bad revealed: 'Only a Japanese botanical garden could do this': Asahi Shimbun

Astronomers witness galactic battle in 'space duel' for the first time - CNN.co.jp

Does sexual expression encourage discrimination against women? Why are there so many scandals? A constitutional scholar explains where to draw the line with 'freedom of expression' | ENCOUNT

Widening 'women's quota' creates severe polarization, causing frustration at 30 national universities, over 20 private universities, and Kyoto University from next year - Sankei News

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, business)
US court rules that Trump tariffs are illegal and that the president has no authority | Mainichi Shimbun

Glacier collapses in Swiss Alps, causing massive mudslide; one person missing | NHK | Switzerland

Trump administration's tariffs partially suspended in US court; administration appeals | NHK | Tariffs

Trump tariff suspension: US court says 'presidential overstepping of authority'; administration appeals | Reuters

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: 'We are ready to explain the contents of the memorandum regarding peace' | NHK | Ukraine situation

Stockpiled rice: Rakuten, Iris Ohyama Group, etc. start sales and reservations but soon sell out. Where can you buy it? A list of 61 companies | NHK | Rising prices

Minister Koizumi's 'release of stockpiled rice' sparks 'voices of anger' from local rice stores

Minister Koizumi's 'release of stockpiled rice' sparks 'voices of anger' from local rice stores

Residents briefing session held as redevelopment of former Nakano Sun Plaza site abandoned in Tokyo | NHK | Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Japanese government raises issue of digital surplus to check US in tariff negotiations: Jiji.com

Kagawa Prefecture ordered to pay compensation for teacher's overtime work 'First judgment' expert evaluation | 47NEWS (Yonnana News)

[Claim] Hyogo Prefecture information leak: Governor Saito must decide whether to continue or not, editorial - Sankei News

President Trump: 'Harvard University's international students should make up about 15% of the student population' | NHK | America

Pursuit Public Security Investigation: Investigators 'No more...' Honest thoughts on the choices they are forced to make in the Okawara Chemical Machinery Incident | Mainichi Shimbun

'After a year, it will be animal food' remarks: Tamaki explains on X 'Stockpiled rice alone will not lower the price of branded rice' - Sankei News

Status of system development for review of late-night discounts on expressways | NEXCO East Japan

'Stockpiled rice will become animal food after a year' - Democratic Party for the People's Tamaki's remarks spark controversy, Koizumi criticizes 'It's a shame' - Sankei News

China's Foreign Ministry: 'Japan has no right to interfere' in research vessel activities in EEZ: Jiji.com

Representative Tamaki of the People's Party: 'Food after one year' 'Explaining the stockpiled rice system' | NHK | Agriculture

US Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy calls medical journals 'corrupt' - 2 photos International News: AFPBB News

Unprecedented developments in Kurdish sex crime trial: Boy witness to crime says 'I don't remember' 80 times; defendant threatened? 'Immigrants' and Japanese - Sankei News

Cambodia: About 30 'Japanese' arrested in case of special fraud by police officers | NHK | Incident

NTT to invest just under 10% in SBI Holdings, 100 billion yen, partner in personal finance business - Nikkei Newspaper

Nagoya University Hospital Hepatitis B virus infection patient dies due to medical error, hospital apologizes | NHK | Medical and Health

Japanese government considers increasing burden of US military base costs, US military housing, etc. to the tune of tens of billions of yen: Asahi Shimbun

VOA to end 80-year history with layoff notices for all staff, US reports | Kyodo News

Okawara Chemical Machinery False Charge Case: National Police Agency Commissioner: 'Meticulous and thorough investigation' | NHK | Incident

Editorial: Hyogo leak scandal: Degrading the character of whistleblowers is despicable: Yomiuri Shimbun

US Secretary of State Rubio announces visa cancellation for some Chinese students | NHK | America

Government confirms removal of Chinese-installed buoys in EEZ south of Yonaguni Island, Okinawa | NHK | China

Germany and Ukraine agree to jointly produce long-range weapons | NHK | Germany

97% of companies are unable to declare disadvantages on invoices, raising concerns about relationships with business partners: Asahi Shimbun

Cambodia: About 30 people believed to be Japanese arrested, information on special fraud base also included | NHK | Cambodia

Pension reform bill: Amendment to include measures to raise basic pensions, jointly submitted by the LDP, Komeito and CDP, now under deliberation in the House of Representatives | NHK | Pension

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
A couple who were considering adopting a rescue dog were told by a rescue group that 'you can't have both partners working, you can't have an annual income of less than 5 million yen, you have to have a garden...' and a comment made by the husband caused a huge fight. - Togetter

My friend's child, who attends a private elementary school, has a daily schedule so tough it makes me want to cry, and it's terrifying, but I think it's a difference in sects, so I keep quiet. 'I'm worried about the lack of sleep' 'It was just fun' - Togetter













Is it too late to call in 10 minutes before work? There are those who say you should call in earlier and those who say it's fine if you don't call in too late. Is it better not to blame kids these days too harshly? - Togetter

I'm eating tonkatsu. Doesn't it look delicious? I stopped eating when I heard the cashier say, 'Cash only, please' - Togetter

I was walking with my child when I passed a large dog on a walk and I couldn't help but think 'cute' → A little while later, the dog made a U-turn and came back... 'All the characters are cute' - Togetter [Togatter]

I went to Nakano Station with a stroller and there was no elevator. I was surprised that wheelchairs and strollers are almost always not allowed at this station, which is likely to be very busy. - Togetter

◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
Round One issues statement to Fuwatch streamer who engaged in 'unsanitary behavior' on glass: 'We will take strict criminal and civil action against the streamer' - Togetter

Rakuten decides sales policy for government stockpiled rice | Rakuten Group, Inc.

Notice of discontinuation of font sales on Chinese sites (warning) | Satsuyako Design Works
















How to avoid getting lost in data analysis - How to organize analysis results using Miro - - Nealle Developer's Blog

'NTT Docomo' announces plans to enter banking industry and acquire 'Sumishin SBI Net Bank' | NHK | Communications

A doctor who received slanderous comments on social media identifies more than 20 people who posted them. A simple explanation of the process for issuing a 'disclosure order for sender information' | NHK | WEB Special | IT/Internet

'Insults and curses flying around on social media: What the 'empty person' rejects' by Itsuki Uchida | Overview | AERA DIGITAL

Number of requests for 'disclosure orders for sender information' for defamatory SNS posts increases 1.7 times from the previous year | NHK | IT/Internet

'What is your source of income if you lose so much every time?' is the question asked of this beautiful slot machine streamer, who is self-employed as a painter. 'I can't believe that such a cute girl is a painter...' - Togetter

When you want to standardize the variations in address notation to half-width hyphens, you can replace them all at once with the TEXTJOIN function → Japanese addresses are crazy - Togetter

Wireless earphones are difficult to use because they are easily lost, dropped, and forgotten to charge, but it's a shame that smartphones with earphone jacks are on the decline → Many people say they want the earphone jack to remain - Togetter

Company employee calling himself Meikyou Shisui arrested for suspected online casino gambling habit, 'Baccarat guru' bets total 28 billion yen | NHK | Incident

◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)










Super Hacker? Yukari-san [VOICEROID Theater] - Nico Nico Douga






'Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Brilliant! The Burning Kasukabe Dancers' Trailer ② (Released on Friday, August 8, 2025) - YouTube


'HUNDRED LINE -Final Defense Academy-' Accolade Trailer (Nintendo Switch™/Steam®) - YouTube


'Her 'Modern...'' Lyric PV | TV anime 'Bad Girl' starts broadcasting in July 2025! - YouTube


'Life Force' 1 round clear without mistakes (LIFE FORCE) | KONAMI (CERO) - YouTube


'Kunitsuga: Path of the Goddess' Awakening Shrine Trailer - YouTube


'Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo' launch trailer-YouTube


Kabuki based on the popular game 'Touken Ranbu' to be performed | NHK | Kabuki

◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
New course plan for 'Rally Japan 2025' to run through Toyota city, including Yahagi River riverbed and Toyota Ohashi Bridge: Chunichi Shimbun Web

Gateball population plummets in Yamaguchi Prefecture, from over 10,000 in its heyday to 138. Why? | Chugoku Shimbun Digital

◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
'PARM Gelato Chocolate & Crimson Berry (1 piece)' will be available nationwide for a limited time from Monday, June 9th | News Release | Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.



'Mitsuya Two Kinds of Kiwi' to be released on June 10th

'Calpis THE RICH' to be released on June 3rd

Mochurin | Mister Donut

Prevent heatstroke with tomato juice (※1)! New release of 'Del Monte Salt Tomato' 800ml! | Kikkoman Group Corporate Information Website May 2025

The long-awaited return of the popular menu! 'Uma Tomato Hamburger Set Meal' will become a regular item! | Matsuya Foods

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