Jul 08, 2025 18:35:00

Headline news for July 8, 2025

From Suntory's

Craft Boss series, Craft Boss Americano, a new summer iced coffee, will be available for a limited time from July 15, 2025.

A new summer proposal from the 'Craft Boss' series! 'Craft Boss Americano' released | News release list | Suntory Beverage & Food International
https://www.suntory.co.jp/softdrink/news/pr/article/SBF1596.html

'Americano' is a type of coffee made by adding hot or cold water to rich espresso coffee to make it easier to drink. Craft Boss Americano is made by blending Brazilian beans with clean sweetness and Colombian beans with light aroma and sharpness to achieve a sweet and fragrant taste with a clean aftertaste. By using the roasting and extraction techniques that BOSS has cultivated, it is said to be a perfect iced coffee for summer, combining a rich aroma and richness with a light taste.

Craft Boss Americano will be available nationwide for a limited time from July 15th. It comes in a 500ml plastic bottle, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price of 200 yen excluding tax.

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

The 'lens aberration problem' that has plagued scientists for over 2000 years is finally solved - GIGAZINE

Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was attacked during a speech and was shot or left unconscious - GIGAZINE

A distributor who defeats a brutal boss in Elden Ring 1,000 times in a single man battle will receive a 'special gift' from the official website - GIGAZINE

A lake turns into hot water due to heat from a power plant bought for Bitcoin - GIGAZINE

World's first commercial 'sand battery' starts energy storage in Finland - GIGAZINE

While 21% of Windows users are considering switching to Mac, how many users are considering switching from Mac to Windows? - GIGAZINE

TikTok forced to withdraw from Hong Kong, US government also considering banning TikTok - GIGAZINE

The history of the sinful 'posters' that made people crazy and even led to arrests - GIGAZINE

Kentucky's TV commercial that mocks the 'soccer players pretending to be in pain' that is a hot topic at the World Cup is very popular - GIGAZINE

Bill Gates talks about his former rival, saying, 'When Steve Jobs cast a magic spell, people were mesmerized' - GIGAZINE

◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)
The third installment of the unparalleled UFO special! 7 terrifying encounters with aliens in a row! - Nico Nico Douga

The July 5th prophecy was stopped by my cat communicating with the universe pic.twitter.com/dafAdkYo43
— Minira Diary-MiniraDiary- (@MiniraDiary) July 5, 2025

At Tanabata at school, there was a piece of paper that said, 'The nation is safe and prosperous, and the emperor and his subjects are happy,' so I wrote 'Great luck!' on another piece of paper and hung it up next to it.
— Miharu* (@miharu160915) July 7, 2025

Yea ...
— Sunshine Ikezaki Super Official🐤 (@ikezaki_YEAH) July 7, 2025

This job doesn't allow for even a 1mm error → Manufacturing craftsmen: 'Oh! You have a lot of leeway' Civil engineering workers: 'Is it okay to do it so precisely?' Differences in tolerances depending on the industry - Togetter

'I am being attacked by electromagnetic waves from the sun!!' A warning that harmful electromagnetic waves are being emitted in large quantities and causing damage to the human body: 'Protect yourself with aluminum foil!!' - Togetter

◆Science (science, learning, technology)
The mayor of Izumi-Otsu, Osaka, conducts an experiment to 'make 20L of diesel from water and air in 45 minutes using the power of light' → Isn't this a famous old scam? Some point out that 'Science is important...' - Togetter [Togetter]

Scientists cry out over insufficient research funding: '40,000 yen a month'... Experiment using empty whiskey bottles

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, business)
Trump tariffs to be 25% for Japan from August 1 on all imports except cars and steel | Mainichi Shimbun

[Q&A] What will happen? '25% tariffs on Japan' President Trump says on social media | NHK | Tariffs

The 25% announced this time is higher than the 24% reciprocal tariffs on Japan announced in April this year. Although it is only 1%, it is still higher than that, and I think this represents severe pressure on Japan.

NY Dow temporarily falls by more than $600 as President Trump announces tariff policy | NHK | America

American farms are short of workers due to lack of immigrants, crops are rotting

The harvest season is in full swing on a vast farmland north of Los Angeles in the United States. However, due to a labor shortage, the harvest cannot keep up with demand, and vegetables and fruits are being left untouched in the fields, where they are beginning to rot.

The reason for the labor shortage on farms is the Trump administration's increased crackdown on illegal immigration.

Trump notifies Japan and South Korea of new 25% tariffs, extends deadline for negotiations to August 1 - Nikkei Shimbun

President Trump: '25% tariffs on Japanese imports starting next month 1st' | NHK | Tariffs

In April of this year, the Trump administration announced tariffs, including 'reciprocal tariffs,' targeted at countries and regions with large trade deficits with the United States. Of the 14 countries, only Japan and Malaysia have raised their tariffs from April levels. South Korea, South Africa, Indonesia and Thailand have kept their tariffs at the same levels as in April, while the other countries have lowered their tariffs.

Hamas has 'lost control over large parts of Gaza', Hamas security official tells BBC - BBC News

Israeli military announces airstrikes against Houthis 'Also attacks cargo ship hijacked by Houthis while in operation by Nippon Yusen' | NHK | Israel

Russia claims first settlement capture in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast - 1 photo International News: AFPBB News

TOEIC exam management body announces that 'more than 800 people may have been involved in fraud over the past two years' | NHK | Incident

Foreigners denied entry to Mt. Fuji after using sandals and drones, arguments over gate closure

Don't give seats to the Democratic Party: Citizen volunteers in Yokohama campaign to defeat them in elections, chanting 'No hate' in the streets: A sign of the times, calling for anti-discrimination legislation | Kanaloco by Kanagawa Shimbun

[Breaking News] Dismissed Russian transport minister found dead, suicide suspected | 47NEWS

French court finds Japanese ex-wife guilty after separation with child; defense plans to appeal | 47NEWS

Three years after the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe, Tetsuya Yamagami refuses to meet with his mother who keeps visiting him: Asahi Shimbun

Yamanashi Gakuin University wrestling team member jumps from second floor after eating cannabis-laced cookies, seriously injured | NHK | Yamanashi Prefecture

The university stated that it had 'confirmed that the cookies were being sold as containing marijuana,' and suspended the four students, including the male student, from participating in tournaments for three months.

Meanwhile, an investigation into the university's wrestling club in response to this issue confirmed that several teenage male students had been drinking alcohol.

'Blow up the immigration office!' Kurdish man being deported shouts as he boards flight, but ends up in tears: 'I've been on Abema too much' 'Immigrants' and Japanese - Sankei News

[Exclusive] Kurdish man from Kawaguchi who applied for refugee status six times was deported to Turkey. He appeared in the media and received a letter of thanks from Governor Ohno. 'Immigrants' and the Japanese - Sankei News

Focus: Japan's 'gamble' backfires, rice tariffs hit at 25%; negotiations on agricultural products inevitable? | Reuters

'We have no choice but to demolish the American Pavilion' - Subcontractors at the Osaka-Kansai Expo cornered by unpaid construction fees (Izumi Koda) - Expert - Yahoo!News

Japanese woman sentenced to two years in detention in Paris for separating child from ex-husband, custody also revoked: Asahi Shimbun

Immediately after the murder of two women at a girls' bar in Hamamatsu, 'They made fun of me...'

Trump: '25% tariffs' Prime Minister Ishiba instructs cabinet members to continue negotiations to reach an agreement that protects national interests at a meeting of the General Task Force Economy | NHK | Tariffs

Transportation company 'Keikyubin' transports 'people' without permission; two people including the head of the office are arrested | NHK | Incident

Is a consumption tax cut beneficial for young people? If there are no food items, the elderly will benefit - Nikkei Shimbun

Many voices of anger and sympathy! Residents furious at 1km long truck queue!? Drivers scream as trucks are raided all at once... 'Problem of waiting for cargo on the road' The current situation is not beneficial for anyone, and there are many problems to be solved (Car News) | Car Information and News - Carview!

Thank you, I'm happy
I'm happy. Thank you.

Сэтгэл минь хөдөлж байна.
Баярлалаа pic.twitter.com/jFkDYUJ2pr
— HAKUHO-SHO Sho Hakuho (@HakuhoSho69) July 7, 2025

I am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in the welcoming ceremony for Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress's visit to Mongolia.
The Emperor visited Mongolia in 2007 when he was still Crown Prince, and I remembered very well the stories my father, Dolgorsuren, told me. I am deeply moved.
Your Majesty, welcome to Mongolia 🇯🎌🎌🎌🎌🎌🎌🤲♥
— Asashoryu 68th Yokozuna Asashoryu🇯🇲 (@Asashoryu) July 8, 2025

Epstein commits suicide, no 'client list' US Department of Justice announces - CNN.co.jp

Israel announces plans to forcibly detain Gaza residents | NEWSjp

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
People who have experienced sibling discrimination in the home empathize with the story of a man who was extremely angry when his younger brothers were given the middle part of a rolled omelet and his daughter was given the leftover scraps - Togetter

'It's okay to be more disaster conscious.' For the past 10 years, I've been getting my hair cut by a hairdresser who is a bit of a conspiracy theorist, so I went to get my hair cut to see how he feels about the world not ending - Togetter

6 years ago, in response to a post by X about taking Concerta prescribed for his child, I reposted, 'Absolutely not,' saying, 'Concerta was once called a medical stimulant.' - Togetter

Since we're talking about measures to combat the declining birthrate, let's talk about Romania's 'Children of Ceausescu,' who were born as a result of past failed policies. - Togetter

'The cashier slowly ripped my receipt in half right in front of me, leaving me confused' → It's not malicious, it's just happening for a reason 'It must be a bug...' - Togetter

Italians and Americans eat similar foods such as pasta, pizza, and risotto, so why are they less obese? → The serving sizes are different in the US and Italy - Togetter

My 9-year-old son, who always leaves his school bag behind when he goes out to play, brought an ice pack, Pocari Sweat, and a thermometer to his sister who was feeling unwell, contacted our parents, and then played games silently near his sister until they got home. 'This kind of judgment at 9 years old is amazing' - Togetter [Togatter]

I have an agreement with my mountain climbing companions that even if we are at the trailhead, if one of us says, 'I don't feel like climbing,' we won't climb the mountain without asking the reason... I think that relaxed attitude is what protects us. - Togetter

I saw a woman walking around holding a Shiba Inu during the day, and I thought, 'Huh? Isn't it hot already?' But then she came back holding it when she left, which was a mystery → Commentary by owners - Togetter

Miki House's website sparks backlash after it states, 'Labor pains are not unpleasant, mothers may feel something like ecstasy' - 'Shocking comments from a professor emeritus of medicine' - Togetter

◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines signs basic agreement with UK power-generating shipping company to develop offshore data center - Nikkei

Canon releases new app compatible with the latest printing platform for Windows OS Realizing a comfortable printing environment with operability similar to that of conventional printer drivers | Canon MJ Group

Switch (2017) → Switch2 (2025) approx. 8 years
AviUtl (1997) →AviUtl2 (2025) Approximately 28 years
— Garech (@Garec_) July 8, 2025

I've been playing around with Aviutl2 a bit, and it defaults to Single Window, you can move filters, and the scene is RGBA by default... pic.twitter.com/dgl28m7Gyw
— Tetsu (XIAO) (@tt_xiaop) July 7, 2025

To explain the impact of AviUtl2 for people who don't edit videos:

Kirby Air Rider

is
— Fujiwara Hagane🪻 (@fujitetsu8) July 8, 2025

'Since the main body of Aviutl is a plug-in that has become Kowloon City, those who are immersed in Aviutl have no choice but to continue using it for the rest of their lives. Hmm? I wonder if these people can't even migrate to Aviutl2?' The time has finally come to verify this problem...
— Same72 (real) (@SAMEX_1u2y) July 7, 2025

ITOKI starts selling 'giraffenap', a nap box made of hardwood plywood that allows you to sleep standing up | Newsroom | ITOKI Corporate Information Site

Japan's personal use of generative AI is 26%, lagging behind the US and China - Information and Communications White Paper - Nikkei Newspaper

10 things an IT company president did when he became the head of a neighborhood association | DevelopersIO

◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
New Game and Interactive Art major established in Graduate School of Film and New Media | Tokyo University of the Arts

I watched the 'Twelve Kingdoms' anime broadcast on CS because I found it interesting, and when I told my family what I thought of it, they laughed at me and said 'What a weird guy' → I couldn't help but grin at the truth about that family member - Togetter

Criticisms are being drawn over the statement by the representative of the Democratic Party of Japan, Kamiya Sohei, that he will 'gather professional gamers and create a drone unit' → 'Gamers aren't really improving their gaming skills to kill people in real life' - Togetter [Togetter]

A story about how a technical person from a foreign company who started watching Gundam after watching 'The Witch of Mercury' and 'Zeke Axe' asked me 'What is the power source of that robot?' but I couldn't explain it properly... We are Gundam fans because of the atmosphere - Togetter [Togetter]

Tacopi tries to do his job as a Happy Alien, but he doesn't fit in with human ethics and is criticized like Kyubey and Bondrewd. pic.twitter.com/FXJZycYTYA
— Tatata (@tatata_jooo) July 6, 2025

Wired earphones were trending, so #hashtagforreadingmangapic.twitter.com /LGmpnk2Ypk
— Well then @Manga (@sateyo) July 7, 2025

◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)

What is this company? What is it doing cutting and pasting uniforms and selling them at high prices? https://t.co/j2W0hJTxHM https://t.co/qa9MO3RFtg pic.twitter.com/fHcgaZHasf
— 𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗼. (@l0lo_nico) July 7, 2025

[Special Discussion] An interview with Fate author Nasu Kinoko and Houkai: Star Rail scenario writer Yakitori: A tribute to humanity that continues to be passed down and the change of generations of creators

Me when I stepped outside the air-conditioned studio.

[Summer day!!!] pic.twitter.com/8aTikJEdRI
— Jouji Nakata (@joujinakata123) July 8, 2025

Nagase Tomoya, TOKIO disbanding: 'It's not for me to say anything' - First interview with the press after the bike race - Sports Hochi

The late cellist's audio is digitized and reproduced on an instrument equipped with a device | NHK | Music

[Digest version] Special Effects Legend Oral History Optical photography: Takeshi Miyanishi Photography: Keiichi Sakurai Talking about Japanese special effects - YouTube YouTube

Titan President Mitsuyo Ota: 'Even though I made them turn themselves in, their names are still coming out at the stage of the documents being sent to the prosecutor's office...' Two of their affiliates accused of online casinos - Entertainment: Nikkan Sports

◆New products (clothing, food, housing)

/ #Chiikawa × #ThinJagariko
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A limited edition collaboration design is now available!
There are 6 types of cups and 12 types of lids!
Enjoy the various designs!

It will be rolled out at convenience stores nationwide from mid-July 👀 pic.twitter.com/geCgB9FMua
— Calbee PR Official (@calbee_PR) July 8, 2025

Information on the seasonal release of 'Yawamochi Ice Strawberry Condensed Milk Ice' | News Release | Imuraya Co., Ltd.

Launch of new summer-only products 'Luxurious Fruit Yogurt Hojun Mango' and 'Luxurious Fruit Mango Drinking Yogurt' | Ohayo Dairy Co., Ltd.

Jul 08, 2025 18:35:00 in Headline, Posted by log1e_dh