Headline news for August 19, 2025



Starting at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Nakau will be selling the ' Charcoal Grilled Yagen Cartilage Oyakodon .' This dish features Nakau's oyakodon topped with charcoal-grilled Yagen cartilage from young Kyushu chicken, resulting in a crunchy texture and a delicious flavor that spreads with each bite. The price is 690 yen including tax.

[Preview] You'll be addicted to the crunchy texture of charcoal-grilled Yagen cartilage! Nakau is introducing the 'Charcoal-grilled Yagen Cartilage Oyakodon'!
https://www.nakau.co.jp/jp/news/00084/

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

Possibility that Chinese military satellite collided with Russian spy satellite debris emerges - GIGAZINE

Google 'kills' Android app developers without giving any reason - GIGAZINE

Apex Legends Developer Calls Players 'Stupid' and 'Scrounger' - GIGAZINE

Mark Zuckerberg's Metaverse Selfie is So Bad It Calls for Criticism - GIGAZINE

Apple is halving the speed of non-genuine wireless chargers - GIGAZINE

Vulnerability that crashes old hard drives when playing Janet Jackson hits becomes a hot topic - GIGAZINE

The mechanism behind the creation of countless 'cloud bands' on the surface of Jupiter is being elucidated - GIGAZINE

It turns out that Apple used double agents to prevent internal information from leaking - GIGAZINE

Amazon's Choice label doesn't necessarily mean a good product - GIGAZINE

◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)




My favorite story in Tsurezuregusa is about a man who trusted daikon radish and ate it every day, but when thieves broke into his house, a daikon radish appeared and repelled them. - Togetter














































◆Science (science, learning, technology)
Mysterious spread of plague from Europe to Asia 4,000 years ago: cause may have been discovered - CNN.co.jp

One step towards fully farmed eels: Developing food for larval eels, with hopes of stable growth | Mainichi Shimbun

Nippon Steel: 'We've developed a titanium grating that's durable even in highly acidic springs!' It seems expensive, and theft is a bigger concern than corrosion. 'It's already in use, so it's strong.' - Togetter

Weathernews begins providing weather warnings and disaster news in 144 countries and regions worldwide - Nikkei

New 'Cat Shrine' Discovered: Cats as Gods, What is the Custom of 'Double Payback' on Ema? | Mainichi Shimbun

Asteroid 2024 YR4 may collide with the moon instead of the Earth. What will happen then? [Part 1] (1/2) - CNN.co.jp

Tohoku University has announced that it will abolish the general entrance exam and 'eliminate general entrance exams by 2050,' but opinions are divided, with some saying it will 'favor the wealthy' and others saying it shows a sense of crisis at Tohoku University.

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, and business)
Three suspects re-arrested for allegedly withdrawing over 24 million yen from frozen accounts | NHK | Incident

Trump asks Ukraine to agree to abandon Crimea and stay out of NATO - CNN.co.jp

Komeito leader Saito supports re-election of Prime Minister Ishiba, saying he is responsible for his election | NHK | Diet

Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City, 101 cases reported - CNN.co.jp

'Kamiya confronted me, and my voice was shaking.' Former Political Party secretary's 'power harassment' led to suicide. Former staff member who made the accusation was 'silenced with a lawsuit' | Daily Shincho

Drinking rates among Americans hit record low as majority say alcohol is bad for their health - CNN.co.jp

Immigration Bureau to monitor temporary employment of foreigners, urging disciplinary action | 47NEWS

Governor Saito's decision to abolish meetings with Diet members sparks controversy, raising concerns over reduced sharing of issues | Mainichi Shimbun

54% say Prime Minister 'doesn't need to resign,' 36% say 'should resign' Asahi Shimbun public opinion [Ishiba administration]: Asahi Shimbun

China criticizes US human rights record, saying 'money controls politics,' 'migrants are treated inhumanely,' and 'human rights are violated in other countries' - Sankei News

GSDF Miyakojima Commander to Meet with Citizens on August 19th at Base Regarding Intimidation Issues | Okinawa Times Plus

200 complaints against local government over 'bear killing' and 'incompetent group' - 2 hours of phone calls 'very painful' - Sankei News

Minnade Oyasan dividend delayed, huge project almost vacant lot, investments starting from 1 million yen per share

JR Kagoshima Main Line service suspended between Ueki and Arao due to embankment collapse | NHK Kumamoto Prefecture News

Oita Beppu JR Nippo Main Line railroad crossing accident: 1 person killed | NHK Oita Prefecture News

A car carrying three teenage boys and girls crashes into a house, killing a 19-year-old female university student. 'I heard a loud crash...' - Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture | News from Nagoya, Aichi, Gifu, and Mie [CBC news] | CBC web (Page 1)

[Breaking News] Motorcycle driver unconscious after collision with 10-ton dump truck in Ibaraki City, Osaka

JICA to certify domestic municipalities as 'hometowns' for African countries | NHK | Africa

Trump administration revokes over 6,000 student visas, strengthens social media content review, and tightens international student acceptance | NHK | USA

NATO Secretary General to Join 30 Nations, Including Japan and Australia, in Ukraine's 'Security Guarantees' - Nikkei

[Analysis] The White House meeting was Europe's answer to Putin - CNN.co.jp

Trump doesn't rule out sending US troops to maintain peace in Ukraine, a major policy shift is possible - CNN.co.jp

Countries are nominating Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, calling for it to become a 'cheap' tool for diplomacy with the US - Sankei News

President Trump, President Zelensky, and European leaders meet; International Affairs Desk explains | NHK | President Zelensky

Trump delighted by Zelensky's black suit, despite previous spat over clothing - CNN.co.jp

Record wildfires rage across Europe, mayor says 'burning alive'; Spain forecasts temperatures over 43 degrees - CNN.co.jp

Shizuoka Governor's proposal to promote coexistence with foreigners: 'It's wrong to use tax money' and 'It's unfair to treat Japanese people badly': Emails and phone calls critical of proposal: Yomiuri Shimbun

Resignation, betrayal: What giving up Donbas to Putin means for Ukraine - BBC News

Ukraine's President Says Ending the War Depends on Russia Under Pressure from Trump - 3 Photos International News: AFPBB News

US envoy urges Israel to 'respect ceasefire' as Hezbollah begins disarmament - 2 photos International News: AFPBB News

No Ukraine deal means new sanctions, says Rubio - 2 photos International News: AFPBB News

Exclusive 2-hour confession from organizer of 'Ishiba Don't Resign' demonstration: Why a right-wing netizen boy awakened to liberalism and organized the demonstration (His father was a follower of a certain religion) | Bunshun Online

Melania Trump's 'Peace Letter' Received by Putin at Meeting - 2 Photos - International News: AFPBB News

This year's new rice, priced at 7,800 yen for 5 kg, is so high that it has left dealers confused. Some are crying out, 'We can't sell all our stockpiled rice.'

Dotonbori, Osaka: Fire kills two; previous inspection finds building in violation of laws | NHK | Osaka Prefecture

LDP begins discussions on procedures for deciding whether to hold special presidential election | NHK | LDP Presidential Election

President Trump: 'Russia and Ukraine begin preparations for summit' | NHK | President Trump

Hokkaido: DNA match confirms exterminated brown bear attacked man on Mount Rausu | NHK | Bear attack

Bear leaves Yahaba Town, Iwate with melon in mouth [Video] Police and town issue warning | NHK | Bear damage

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il criticizes joint US and South Korean military exercises | NHK | North Korea Situation

What will the price of new rice be this year? [Video Commentary] Broadcast on Good Morning Japan on August 19, 2025 | NHK | Rice

Prime Minister Ishiba: 'Considerations based on Ukraine's 'security guarantee' law, etc.' | NHK | Ukraine Situation

Documents to be sent out to identify dozens of babies born around the same time 67 years ago | NHK | Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Osaka-Kansai Expo ticket sales exceed profit target, Expo Association | NHK | Osaka-Kansai Expo

Ministop mislabels in-store cooked rice balls at 23 stores nationwide | NHK | Retail

One in 29 people working in Japan are foreigners, a sharp rise in the proportion of foreigners essential to maintaining the industry [Foreigners]: Asahi Shimbun

Machida Police Chief Resigns After Reprimand by Metropolitan Police Commissioner for Sexual Harassment Remarks to Female Officer | NHK | Sexual Harassment Issues

Hamas accepts new Gaza ceasefire plan - CNN.co.jp

Zelensky says meeting with Putin is 'unconditional' - CNN.co.jp

[Analysis] Ukraine clouds clear, until Trump's next move - CNN.co.jp

Former Israeli military intelligence chief says 50,000 deaths in Gaza are 'necessary' - leaked recording (1/2) - CNN.co.jp

Social media elections enter 'Phase 2': Viral videos usher in a multi-party era [2025 House of Councillors Election] [Team Mirai]: Asahi Shimbun

Government responds to Taro Yamamoto's question: 'We don't think Japan is a paradise for spies' - Sankei News

[Breaking News] 830 river usage fees, approximately ¥10.73 million, not charged to users; managed by one person in Anan City, Tokushima | Kansai News | News | Kansai TV Broadcasting KTV

Exclusive interview with a 'scalper' who bought up 'Happy Meals' and made a profit of 100,000 yen: 'It's McDonald's fault, try again!' | FNN Prime Online

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
Indian chef says, 'Japanese people use too few bay leaves, this is the amount in India.' I imitated his method and it turned out to taste like a restaurant dish - Togetter

'When my mother was busy doing housework and not ready yet, my father told us to go ahead.' My few memories of my mother being hurt and angry, and my regrets as an adult - Togetter

When we look at the Habsburgs, the most common negative effects of incest are stillbirths, miscarriages, infant deaths, and extreme illness. - Togetter




The Rausu-dake Brown Bear Accident: 'It's My Fault That I Went to the Mountains' - I Feel That We Should Know About the Psychology of the 'Just World Hypothesis' - Togetter

A 15-year-old boy in his third year of junior high school who 'stabbed his father' was arrested on suspicion of murder, drawing mixed reactions: 'It's a sad incident,' 'I thought he wasn't going home with his mother' - Togetter

There are a lot of posts that say bad things about My Basket, but they pay their employees well, and from the employees' perspective, it's like, 'This is what's great about My Basket!' - Togetter

'You have bunions, right? They're prone to swelling, and your calves tend to get tight. That's right. For everyday wear, try the New Balance 880. New Balance originally made corrective shoes for treating flat feet. The 880 is wide and easy to walk in, so it's less likely to cause swelling and fatigue.' - posfie

Defending a father of three who eats 8 out of 10 slices of French toast! 'Can I share my opinion as the one who eats it all? Share the love you have for your children with your husband! Hunger and domestic violence! Poor husband!' - posfie

It's been about four years since I dropped out of Tokyo | Wakabame

I experimented with clear and black bottles and exposed them to the sun → Ice-cold water became 10 degrees warmer in just 10 minutes 'I want to try different conditions and try different things' - Togetter [Togatter]

When I look at American homes, I can't understand why they have such large houses and even basements, yet they put so much stuff in the garage that they run out of space to park their car, and end up parking it outside. - Togetter

Apparently, about 10 bears were gathering in a nearby field at the same time and eating crops, so I went to take a look. There were so many of them. 'What should we do about this...?' 'This is the kind of thing that calls for the Self-Defense Forces to be called in.' - Togetter

Wired bras are robbing women of their physical strength. Switching to non-wired bras really doesn't tire you out... I think everyone actually hates wired bras → Pros and cons gather - Togetter

Real rich people are in a different league than us, so it's almost impossible to meet them in real life. 'This is true.' 'The atmosphere is different.' - Togetter

I've seen people get mad and say, 'Are you saying poor people shouldn't have pets?' That's right → Last month, this was just my hospital bills - Togetter

I think it's only a registered dietitian who would say, 'Let's replace the wakame seaweed and tofu in miso soup with taro and fried tofu!' rather than 'Let's give nutritional supplements to people who are lacking in energy!' - Togetter [Togatter]

Shortly after I moved, I was looking for a job when an older person told me, 'You should do some sightseeing and then decide.' I later realized I had misunderstood the dialect. - Togetter

'I switched to shampoo and soap for people in their 30s and 40s, and my daughter told me the smell had disappeared, and I cried tears of joy.' People are flocking to find out the names of the products, a huge success. - Togetter

A story about a roof repair company that told me there was a hole in my roof, and when I responded like this, they left in a panic - Togetter [Togatter]































The global spread of the black kitchen culture originating from the French culinary world shows signs of turning the tide (1/2) - CNN.co.jp

[Unusual Event] Overseas boom: Matcha is hugely popular among foreigners, selling like hotcakes... But what's going on in Kyoto? (Published January 5, 2025) | YTV NEWS NNN

Is Japan reaching its limits? The jobs that support people's lives and livelihoods are often the ones with the lowest wages and most brutal working conditions. What will happen if the number of people working in these fields continues to decline? - Togetter

Sugakiya Ramen, which cost 290 yen in 2011, is now 430 yen. Converted to dollars, it was worth $4 in 2011 but is now worth $3. This is a good opportunity to learn about foreign exchange. - Togetter

The End of the 'Status Quo is Decline' Religion at the Post Office - Updated Daily

I'm continuing to use a random vegetable delivery service, which can be a hassle, but since I get vegetables I wouldn't normally buy, I continue to use it as a kind of 'health punishment game.' - Togetter

A masterpiece memoir that describes the current state of transplant medicine in the United States and the regrets of one transplant doctor: 'Breathe Back | The Miracle and Tragedy of Lung Transplants' - Basic Reading

It's a lie that getting into a good university will put you in a higher social class. I came to Tokyo University from a rural area, but most of my classmates were from famous high schools, so our social class was fixed even before we enrolled. Everyone had traveled or studied abroad, and their parents lived in Tokyo. - posfie

◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
When I gave AirPods to my parents in their late 80s, who were increasingly having trouble communicating, my mother's memory returned: 'They don't use hearing aids... but maybe they're a good idea.' - Togetter

A new search page has been released that allows you to search by user or series [PC version of Niconico Video] | Niconico Info

[Hothot Review] It doesn't have everything. It just has what it can. Projector-equipped tablet 'Blackview Active 12 Pro' - PC Watch

Rescue your moldy, worn-out tapes! A look inside TEAC Customer Solutions, the 'refuge' for audio archives - AV Watch

Datadog Cost Optimization: How We Reduced Log Costs by 70% - Nealle Developer's Blog

Why did Cybozu become a member of the W3C? We asked them about their true intentions - Cybozu Inside Out | Cybozu Engineer's Blog

20% of users experience problems with Agoda, 20% say 'no reply', 50% say 'solve it yourself' - Nikkei

The rise of AI in the US is causing a slowdown in hiring of college graduates, especially among major IT companies. 'The IT industry is oversupplied,' 'In the end, there are probably many phases that will need to be done by people.' - Togetter

DENSO launches special QR Code® website | Newsroom | News | DENSO - DENSO Corporation / Crafting the Core /

QR Code® special page

Your NAS might be listed!? Delete your information from 'Censys,' which investigates 'public assets' on the Internet without permission [Initial B] - INTERNET Watch

The oldest bookmark and its birthplace - Onishi Blog

Hatena Bookmark 20th Anniversary

Writing a large number of files at once can cause SSD failures and, in the worst case, make the drive inaccessible. This issue is reported on Windows 11 24H2. This issue may be due to KB5063878/KB5062660. [Update 3: Also affects single large files] | Niche PC Gamer's Environment Setup Z




Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications | Press Release | Measures (Guidance) for Rakuten Mobile Inc. regarding the protection of communications secrecy, submission of leak reports, and thorough establishment of a compliance and risk management system

Rakuten Mobile, Inc. (CEO: Shunsuke Yazawa; hereinafter referred to as 'Rakuten Mobile') has reported that a third party has illegally obtained the ID and password combination required to log in to 'my Rakuten Mobile,' a user-facing webpage containing information related to the secrecy of communications, exposing users' communications secrecy. This constitutes a breach of the secrecy of communications as stipulated in Article 4, Paragraph 1 of the Telecommunications Business Act (Act No. 86 of 1984; hereinafter referred to as the 'Act') (hereinafter referred to as the 'Leakage Incident').
Furthermore, according to a report from Rakuten Mobile, the company was aware of the fact that information related to the secrecy of communications had been leaked by February 27, 2025 at the latest, but did not consider it a data leak incident or take any action, and the first report regarding the leak of communications secrecy was submitted to the Ministry on June 17, 2025. This is deemed to be a violation of Article 28, Paragraph 1, Item 2, Sub-item (a) of the Act, which requires companies to submit leak reports without delay.



Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications issues strict warning to Rakuten Mobile over leak of user information | NHK | Communications

In February of this year, a group of young boys illegally obtained user IDs and passwords for at least 7,000 Rakuten Mobile lines.

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, this incident constituted a leak of 'communications secrecy,' and the law requires that it be reported immediately to the government, but Rakuten Mobile did not report the incident for more than three months after becoming aware of it.



Regarding fraudulent listings for 'ChargeSPOT' mobile batteries | ChargeSPOT

Yokohama woman in her 60s loses approximately 100 million yen through false investment scams on social media; police investigate | NHK | Incident

Hatena Bookmark celebrates its 20th anniversary - Hatena Bookmark Development Blog

NTT Data provides 400,000 yen in support; internal communities appear to be surprisingly effective | Nikkei CrossTech (xTECH)

I received an email from a large company that contained critical personal information and was sent to the wrong address. I replied, 'That's wrong. You should contact the sender by phone or other means and confirm the correct email address.' But I haven't heard back yet. - posfie

A female engineer was repeatedly saying 'Let's start by creating a static website' at a seminar for university students, and during the Q&A session at the end, someone asked, 'Why do we need to create a pornographic website?' - posfie

◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
I'm on Observation Duty 7 | PS5® & PS4® Games - YouTube


'Persona 5: The Phantom X' TV Commercial - 'The Ultimate School RPG!' Edition - YouTube


DOOM Eternal – Community Mods Now Available (4K) – YouTube


Cat-friendly video [RAIDOU Remastered: Tales of the Super Power Corps] - YouTube


Guilty Gear -Strive- Starter Guide - Lucy - YouTube


'Valet' insert song MV Noma Ema (CV. Koga Aoi) 'Inheritance' - YouTube


'How to write logistics' is a hot topic in creative circles, but if you imagine 'getting all the Comiket attendees to TDL by tomorrow,' it becomes quite realistic, so I recommend it - Togetter [Togatter]

Older sister: 'I have something I'd like to ask you.' Cosplayer: 'Sure (like how to knit chainmail)' → High-level story and the person himself appears - Togetter [Togetter]

Is it a staple now? Fans of Idolmaster's Hiromi Seki from all over the country gather at the 'holy ground' of Gifu for the Hiromi Seki Festival: Chunichi Shimbun Web

[Also featuring Buronson] Tamaki Nakamura, the manga artist who adapted the famous self-help novel 'The Alchemist' into a comic, reflects on the years between being a NEET and becoming a manga artist through a manga - Togetter




A motorcycle with potentially obscene paintwork was surrounded by police. Is it okay? 'I saw it in my neighborhood.' 'Was it Louise's painting before?' - Togetter

A 458,000 yen Pokémon card was given to a customer who paid 45,800 yen due to a sales staff mistake. The store is now demanding the remaining balance, but is this legally valid? - Togetter

A thorough analysis of Ookuki [Slow commentary] - Niconico Video



White Glue Flower High School Lotion Sumo Club - Mizu Asato | Shonen Jump+




'New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT' non-credit ending video - YouTube





TV anime 'It's time for princess torture' 2nd season teaser PV │ Broadcast starts in January 2026 - YouTube


TV anime 'Akane Hanashi' teaser PV | Broadcast scheduled for 2026! - YouTube


The Elder Scrolls Online - New dungeon 'Shadow Feast' - YouTube


'Lost Soul Aside' 'Arena' Power Trailer - YouTube


Kirby Air Rider Direct 2025.8.19 - YouTube


Douma's weapon is a sharp iron fan, but I remember there was a traditional Japanese game where you throw a fan to knock down a target, and when I looked it up, I got chills... - Togetter

[Interview] What can PARCO do for games? We asked key people at PARCO GAMES about their thoughts on launching the games division.

An interview with Li Zhenyu, producer of 'Zenless Zone Zero': We asked about the 'Zenless' style of character creation, where everyone works together to make adjustments

PARCO GAMES Launches New Label | PARCO Co., Ltd. Press Release

PARCO GAMES

◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
[Beaten and paralyzed on the right side...] Koryo High School baseball team exposes violent incident from 10 years ago. The coach's cruel words in the hospital room make it difficult to explain the problem publicly. | NEWS Post Seven

The live recording of a female singer I bought on a tape is amazing → I don't know the name or the song title, so someone tell me 'This is interesting' - Togetter [Togatter]




◆New products (clothing, food, shelter)
Lightly sweetened 'Wonda Adult Milk Coffee'

'Calpis Soda Yoru no Hito Toki Orange & Peach' to be released on August 26th

A legendary two-week offer! Two varieties of the elusive 'Chee Chee' are now available nationwide! Enjoy the luxurious flavor of two melted cheeses, white and cheddar! New products include the 'Chee Chee Double Cheese' and 'Chee Chee Teriyaki'! Also available is the 'Chee Chee Double Cheese Sausage Muffin,' exclusive to Breakfast Mac®! Available for two weeks only, from Wednesday, August 20th to Tuesday, September 2nd | McDonald's Official

'Yogurche Muscat Yogurt Flavor' to be released on Monday, September 1st | Newsroom | Ito En Corporate Information Site

New release of the 'Honey-Covered Karinto' series: Experience the cafe atmosphere with the 'New Sensation of Double Honey-Covered Karinto' | Kameda Seika Co., Ltd.

A new cup-type crunchy potato snack is now available! 'Giza Jaga Rich Butter Soy Sauce Flavor' now available - News Release | Tohato

A classic autumn flavor! Eat Mont Blanc and enjoy 'Mont Blanc Thunder' | News | Yuraku Confectionery

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