Headline news for August 21, 2025
In preparation for the release of the film '
Movie 'Taroman Expo Explosion' Main Feature <Opening> Video [Released on Friday, August 22nd] - YouTube
The first episode of the TV version looks like this.
The movie 'Taroman: The Great Expo Explosion' can be enjoyed without any prior preparation, but since it might be a little unsettling if you don't know what it's about, we're releasing the first episode as a promotion for the DVD! (No interview with Ichiro Yamaguchi) https://t.co/LC1G9WEtfF pic.twitter.com/ezgbSoa4yM
— Ryo Fujii @Taroman movie release on August 22nd (@ryofujii2000) August 20, 2025
The sheer absurdity of the film can be seen from the Japan premiere, when Taroman burst into the audience and took a long time to leave.
Taroman moves freely and carefreely around the theater, delighting visitors with his 'Taroman Expo 2007' movie. Japan Premiere Report - GIGAZINE
'Taroman: The Great Expo Explosion' will be released in theaters nationwide from Friday, August 22, 2025.
Movie 'Taroman Expo Explosion' Trailer (60 seconds) [Released on Friday, August 22nd] - YouTube
By the way, the following article was published on the same day in the same month in the past.
A female shark that hadn't had contact with a male for four years has laid eggs - GIGAZINE
MIT reports that it has cut expenses by 80% (approximately 300 million yen) by terminating its contract with academic publisher Elsevier - GIGAZINE
Research shows that choosing between owning a cat or a dog can predict a person's personality - GIGAZINE
'The butterfly effect may be real,' scientists declare, research shows that bee swarms change the weather - GIGAZINE
I tried 'TimeGuessr,' which uses all my knowledge and reasoning skills to guess the place and year a photo was taken - GIGAZINE
What kind of life has Morris Chan, founder of the world's largest semiconductor foundry 'TSMC', lived? - GIGAZINE
6 strange creatures that exist in nature - GIGAZINE
'Cold tube' that keeps the room cool without using air conditioning is developed - GIGAZINE
What is a 'concrete battery' that can be realized at a lower cost than hydroelectric power generation? - GIGAZINE
What does 'increasing metabolism,' the key to dieting, actually mean? - GIGAZINE
7 benefits of quitting drinking alcohol for your body - GIGAZINE
A look at the content of the reading experience lost by switching to e-books - GIGAZINE
◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)
Replying to @KimJinHyuk
— Kawajiri Kodama (@kakeakami) August 20, 2025
Business etiquette you should know(?) pic.twitter.com/JBZ130o5Nl
— 255 (@nikokosan) August 20, 2025
During the Obon holidays, I didn't use the internet much, and then I opened Twitter and realized that maybe people on this social networking site are angry all the time.
— Lethal dose (@OKB1917) August 20, 2025
◆Science (science, learning, technology)
The Japanese bush warbler is said to be non-poisonous, but its rear fangs definitely contain poison.
— Okapi (@okapi6721) August 20, 2025
I got bitten on my middle finger with its rear fang, and it swelled up completely within 10 minutes. I can't move my finger. pic.twitter.com/zuNHiwo37Y
NHK Films Underwater Cave Discovered in Minamidaito Island with Ultra-High-Quality 8K Camera: A 'Secret Land' Stretching Out Near Villages | NHK | Web Special | Okinawa Prefecture
President Xi and top leaders attend ceremony marking 60 years since the establishment of the Tibet Autonomous Region | NHK | China
◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, and business)
They said it was his first offense, but today when the trial started
— Iriemon (@piacerealbum2) August 20, 2025
Criminal record 8! ! ! !
The last crime was robbery.
You!!! https://t.co/iOqGoTZqe8
On an Abema program, a Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker said, 'We've spent 66 trillion yen since 2004 to combat the declining birthrate,' and I thought, 'Lawmakers have a completely different sense of 'spending the money entrusted to them' than private citizens.'
— Tomato (@UJfh8rgz3F46952) August 19, 2025
If we invested 66 trillion yen over 20 years and the birth rate was falling, people would think, 'Oh no, we're not seeing results. We're going to get in trouble.'
The sense of unease I felt when I visited the scene of a fire.
— Passing Fire Equipment Engineer (@syobosetubi551) August 19, 2025
There's 'that' thing that should be there in a seven-story building, but it's missing.
I thought that if it wasn't on the road side, it must be on the Dotonbori side, so I Googled it later and found that it looked like it had been hidden by a wall...
'Water outlets' are important equipment for firefighting activities.
Why did this happen? #WaterOutletpic.twitter.com /ChrQY7Kx0M
West Bank to become 'real prison': Israel approves settler housing construction plan - 12 photos International News: AFPBB News
[Typhoon Information] Typhoon No. 12 makes landfall near Hioki City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Linear rain bands are possible. Take precautions against heavy rain. | NHK | Typhoon
Taiwan to increase defense spending by more than 20% to over 3% of GDP amid growing Chinese military pressure | NHK | Taiwan
'New North Korean ballistic missile base confirmed' - US think tank | NHK | North Korea situation
UN Secretary-General: 'Reverse Israel's illegal settlement expansion' | NHK | UN
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un encourages Russian commanders, plans to continue support | NHK | North Korea situation
McDonald's to cut prices on key items by 15% starting next month: US media | NHK | USA
[Breaking News] Consumer Affairs Agency Demands Improvements in McDonald's Sales Methods | 47NEWS
Yoshiko Sakurai's 'It's been proven that the Nanjing Massacre never happened' statement sparks questions... Experts deny it, saying 'It's been concluded that it did happen' | Josei Jishin
Cambodia-based special fraud: 1.4 billion yen stolen in just a few months | NHK | Cambodia
Is it wrong for opposition supporters to call for Ishiba not to resign? Associate Professor Kyoko Tominaga [Ishiba Administration]: Asahi Shimbun
Health officials make desperate plea to US Health Secretary Kennedy to stop spreading false information - 1 photo International News: AFPBB News
Hokkaido bears are increasingly appearing in urban areas. Why? How can we prevent them? [Expert Q&A] Professor Yoshikazu Sato of Rakuno Gakuen University | NHK | Bear Damage
Hamas launches massive attack on Israeli military base in Gaza - 'highly unusual' - 1 photo International News: AFPBB News
Request for signatures for the 'Petition to Protect Niseko Town's Water Source' | Information | Niseko Town, Hokkaido
Denmark to abolish book tax to tackle 'reading crisis' - BBC News
US State Department sanctions four ICC judges, calling them 'security threats'; ICC expresses regret - BBC News
China's Xi makes surprise visit to Tibet to promote unity and development - BBC News
Israel prepares for major attack on Gaza City as depleted military forces reach capacity - CNN.co.jp
President Zelensky actively discusses 'security guarantee' framework with US and others | NHK | President Zelensky
Breaking News: US imposes sanctions on four International Criminal Court judges | 47NEWS
'If only I had been one step slower...' - Hokkaido hunter testifies about 'killer brown bear' just 3 meters away | Mainichi Shimbun
◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
I was quite unhappy with the way N-Sta was introduced. It ended up being cut in a way that was the opposite of what I wanted to convey.
— Eiichiro Omori | Runtrip CEO (@eiichiro_) August 19, 2025
Originally, there was an event in Dubai where people ran through a mall, and today we were asked to cooperate in introducing it as an example of an event that is being held in Japan as well.
I provided the requested video material as a Japanese example and made the following comment as requested: … https://t.co/PzggEGJFPn pic.twitter.com/ZgjOHtOvfX
Customer reviews of Takatsuki City Bus.
— Bus driver (@safetybusdriver) August 20, 2025
I hope other industries besides the bus industry will follow suit!
Such a resolute response! pic.twitter.com/45yFbrwM2J
On the other hand, if something goes wrong, it's good to deal with it properly. Instead of just apologizing, report on the preventative measures you took and the results.
— Harusame (@8010Harusametj) August 20, 2025
Great bus operator pic.twitter.com/Ixx02U9XqU
'After checking the dashcam footage, we were unable to confirm the incident you mentioned.' A bus company's firm response to customer feedback is impressive - Togetter
When a wheelchair user tries to buy a ticket at a station, they can't reach the button, so they go to the ticket counter and ask for help, but are told, 'We generally can't help you.' - Togetter
My father runs a small steelworks, and two of his three employees are former NEETs and a kid who was told he couldn't learn anything at his previous factory and came to work for us... It's physically demanding work with a high turnover rate, but each of them has been there for 10 years. - Togetter
My senior colleague showed me this, saying, 'I excavated it from my grandfather's house!' It's a timetable for Kawaramachi Station (now Kyoto Kawaramachi Station) from 1973! I thought I'd show it to everyone ☺
— Hankyu Corporation [Official] (@hankyu_ex) August 21, 2025
I took a good look at the comments section...lol
(Maybe there are a lot of people who say, 'I have one at home too'...?) pic.twitter.com/lAOwEt74aB
[Today's Garbage Trivia]
— Machine Guns Takizawa (@takizawa0914) August 20, 2025
I heard from a garbage collector that it's helpful to have styrofoam in a bag! The reason is that it breaks into small pieces when compressed, so it spills on the side of the road. Even if it doesn't spill, if it crumbles into pieces inside, it must be a pain to wash the garbage truck. #DailyLifeOfGarbageCollectorpic.twitter.com /5IdKKWIMfb
When I do interior design, I think that designers want to hide the distribution board.
— Kumotama (@kumotamago) August 20, 2025
It's fine if it's hidden by fixtures, but there are quite a few requests to bury it completely inside the wall.
Once I refused, and someone told me, 'I guess an ordinary person like you wouldn't understand my designs,' so I gave up and left everyone I'd delivered to https://t.co/Hk4Zt6C1P7
A report from a person who encountered a bear while hiking Mt. Yakushi is terrifying: 'The moment I heard someone say, 'The bear took my tent in the back,' I felt a sudden sense of tension.' - Togetter
Members of a designated crime syndicate were arrested for telling a man at a food stall, 'If you do business here again tomorrow, we'll destroy your store.' 'With this face, it's a little funny to think they're threatening a baby castella shop.' - Togetter [Togatter]
A supermarket called to say, 'The breaker has tripped, but I don't know which one.' The relevant distribution board was nowhere to be found, and I was shocked to discover that it was there. - Togetter [Togatter]
A scary story for summer... My parents were the ones who handed drinks to delivery people, so I grew up thinking that was normal, and then when I started living alone, I started doing the same thing... - Togetter
When I went to the pension office to make a late payment to my pension insurance premiums, the employee told me, 'Even if you pay a year's worth of premiums, it will only increase your annual premium by about 860 yen, and it will take 20 years to recoup your investment, so it would be more cost-effective to join the pension system voluntarily after turning 60 and pay the premiums.' - This is a very competent employee - posfie
The history and economic disparity behind China's 'spicy food distribution' | Ei-chan, who lives in Shanghai
Even though so many bears are coming into human settlements and causing damage, why are there still people complaining about the extermination? It seems like there are only a lot of complaints when bears are culled. - Togetter
Let's explode the Nitten Exhibition and Japanese contemporary art! Book review of 'Expressors of Beauty - The Contemporary Nitten Exhibition' | One-person assembly (Kyoichi Nagase)
The law has been amended to allow shooting in urban areas to exterminate bears and other prey, but the Hokkaido Hunters' Association has announced that it may refuse to fire based on its own judgment on the spot.
◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
Aichi Prefecture Toyoake to submit ordinance limiting smartphone use to two hours per day | NHK | Aichi Prefecture
The target is all citizens and children under the age of 18 attending schools in the city, and the recommended usage time is limited to two hours per day for purposes other than work or study.
Of these, guidelines for time periods have been set for children under the age of 18, including 9 p.m. for elementary school students and younger and 10 p.m. for junior high school students and older.
Toyoake City to Submit Proposal to Limit Smartphone Use to Two Hours a Day (Except for Work and Study) : Local News: Yomiuri Shimbun
Beware of 'simultaneous key presses' that lead to fraudulent operation instructions and infection | NEWSjp
New high-end compact digital camera 'RICOH GR IV' released | RICOH IMAGING
[Report on the results of the investigation into the mobile battery fire incident]
— cheero (Cheero) [Official] (@cheeromart) August 21, 2025
After investigating the 'cheero Flat 10000mAh' battery fire with the help of external experts, it was determined that there was nothing wrong with the charge/discharge control board, that the only part that caught fire was the cell, and that the cause of the fire was a short circuit inside the cell.
For more details, please see the link below: https://t.co/7YCQq6vsm6 pic.twitter.com/zqAfobpJD3
A detailed X-ray examination revealed no signs of combustion or damage to the charge/discharge control board, and confirmed that only the cell (internal battery) had burned. For this reason, we have determined that the cause of the fire was a short circuit inside the cell.
Although the direct cause of the cell ignition has not been identified, the following are possible reasons:
Thermal runaway due to use or storage in high temperature environments (direct sunlight, high temperature rooms, etc.)
● Internal cell malfunctions due to foreign matter contamination during the manufacturing process or separator damage
Physical damage caused by strong pressure or bending
Short circuit inside the cell due to impact such as dropping
I saw an ad on Instagram for a '79% off summer sale' from my favorite brand, so I excitedly bought a bunch of stuff, but when I entered my credit card information and tried to submit, it was rejected. Thinking that this card wouldn't work, I entered the information for a different card, but it was still rejected. At that moment, I suddenly realized, 'This is...
— Shoji Kokami (@KOKAMIShoji) August 21, 2025
UQ Mobile Raised the Prices of Its Existing Contract Plans, but This Is a Forbidden Move → If they start doing this, it will be possible to get a lot of contracts with bait-and-switch plans, then raise the prices to recoup the profits - Togetter [Togatter]
[Breaking News] 'FC2' founder found guilty of 'harming healthy sexual order' and other charges, including making obscene videos available for viewing, Kyoto District Court (posted August 21, 2025) | YTV NEWS NNN
In its ruling on the 21st, the Kyoto District Court pointed out that 'the company failed to restrict the posting and distribution of obscene videos on the site despite being aware of the situation,' and that 'this has harmed the healthy sexual order of our country.' However, it also noted that 'the defendant has shown remorse and promised not to be involved in the operation of the site in the future,' and sentenced Takahashi to three years in prison, suspended for five years, and a fine of 2.5 million yen.
The defense plans to appeal the sentence, claiming it is unsatisfactory.
What is the claim that 'generative AI has no intention'? - netenete.
[Sad news] Shakkindama attacks and assaults Erizo, with whom he has had a long-standing feud, and is arrested - posfie
Hyogo Prefectural Assemblyman sues for removal of video from video sharing site; Tokyo District Court rejects request | NHK | IT & Internet
High school student releases video warning about heatstroke when children are left in cars | NHK | Heatstroke
Special Report: Elderly man who never returned home invited 'attractive woman' to New York, but it was Meta's AI chatbot
There are 498 AI startup unicorns (unlisted companies with a market capitalization of over 150 billion yen), and most of them don't have any real sales. The AI bubble is bound to burst, and the question is 'when' it will burst. - posfie
◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
Theatrical release of 'Golden Kamuy' Sapporo Beer Factory Trailer | Part 1 10.10 | Part 2 10.31 Release - YouTube
[BF6β] Yukkarin, the dull space soldier [VOICEROID commentary] - Niconico Video
[One-shot]
— Twi 4 (@twi_yon) August 20, 2025
A fake cultured girl goes to an art museum (1/3) #hashtags for reading mangapic.twitter.com/1lOffDjbg4
I love Vifam, but if Vifam were to appear in Super Robot Wars and fight the Zeon army, I would be pissed to death, so it's a series I don't want to see in Super Robot Wars.
— Yamamotoyama🎠 (@sho_ho_Yamasan) August 20, 2025
Replying to @KimJinHyuk
Today's 4-frame comic: 'Robot' #YonBat # 4framepic.twitter.com /LG9JxfM9F5
— Bero Bero (@AR8uFPvmospjiCk) August 20, 2025
TV anime 'The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4' Kutenrou arc entry PV | Currently being broadcast and distributed from Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - YouTube
'Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Beginning Story/The Eternal Story' TV Edition Promotional Commercial (30-second version) | Broadcast on the '5-day' slot from October 12th - YouTube
'Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Beginning Story/The Eternal Story' TV Edition Promotional Commercial (15-second version) | Broadcast on the '5-day' slot from October 12th - YouTube
TV anime 'LV999 Villager' teaser PV | TV anime adaptation confirmed for 2026! - YouTube
[How the CITY diorama part was made] 'CITY THE ANIMATION' is broadcast and available every Sunday! #AnimeCITY - YouTube
Theatrical animation 'Hyakuem.' Original soundtrack - All songs preview video [Released 9.17] - YouTube
[P5X] Shiina Yumi (CV. Hara Yumi) Teaser Movie - YouTube
'Pac-Man World 2 Repack' gameplay comparison video - YouTube
[Trailer] Shiro no Monogatari III / The Fallen & The Virtuous Ⅲ - YouTube
'Tales of Xillia Remaster' Announcement Trailer-YouTube
'Pragmata' advance play. Android girl Diana is too cute - YouTube
'PRAGMATA' demo gameplay video! We can see what kind of game it is! A one-stroke TPS!? 'PRAGMATA' - YouTube
'Sonic Racing Cross Worlds' Sonic x Pac-Man collaboration trailer - YouTube
'Monster Hunter Wilds x FF14' collaboration teaser video (third free title update)-YouTube
'Onimusha Way of the Sword' 3rd Trailer: Genma Experiment - YouTube
'Onimusha: Way of the Sword' Pre-release. Challenge Sasaki Ganryu with the Breaking Flash! - YouTube
'Onimusha: Way of the Sword' demo gameplay footage! Miyamoto Musashi is the main character, and this is the Reiwa era's boldest feeling! - YouTube
'Resident Evil Requiem' Pre-Play: The mysterious creatures chasing you are so scary! - YouTube
'Resident Evil Requiem' preview video. Exploring the mysterious abandoned hotel where you escape from monsters. Switch between first-person and third-person perspectives! - YouTube
'DAEMON X MACHINA TITANIC SCION' 3rd trailer-YouTube
[Tales of Xillia Remastered] Announcement Trailer - YouTube
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™: Cult of the Giants - Launch Trailer - YouTube
Indiana Jones: The Great Circle - Nintendo Switch 2™ Release Trailer - YouTube
Pursuing the best racing simulator 'Project Motor Racing' Reveal Trailer-YouTube
'Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pack x Sonic Racing Cross World Collaboration Trailer' - YouTube
'Call of Duty: Black Ops 7' - Official Release Trailer - YouTube
'Denshattack!' | Official Release Trailer - YouTube
NINJA GAIDEN 4 Story Trailer | PS5® Games - YouTube
[Genshin Impact] Lights Weaving the Night | gamescom 2025 - YouTube
[P5X] Yumi Shiina (CV. Yumi Hara) Image Movie | 'P5X' Monster Doll Theater - YouTube
PS5 version / Xbox version / Windows version 'Triangle Strategy' announcement trailer-YouTube
'Sonic Racing Cross Worlds' Race Mode Introduction Trailer - YouTube
'Trails in the Sky the 1st' Opening Movie-YouTube
'Trails in the Sky the 1st' Web CM 2nd Edition - YouTube
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin - Gamescom ONL 2025 | PS5® - YouTube
The fourth promotional video for the TV anime 'Tougen Anki' | Second Season - Nerima Arc. Broadcasting begins October 3, 2025, every Friday at 11pm on Nippon TV's 'Furaani' slot on 30 stations nationwide! - YouTube
[Drift Spirits] FR Vehicle Festival Now Underway! - YouTube
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 | Secret Trailer - YouTube
Arasa erotic doujin artist (1/2) pic.twitter.com/JskuYfzLmz
— Kuwagatazaurus No. 2 (@KuwagatoZaurus) August 17, 2025
◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
Live-action movie '5 Centimeters per Second' Trailer 3 | Theme song '1991' by Kenshi Yonezu [Released October 10th (Friday)] - YouTube
Theatrical live-action film '5 Centimeters per Second' trailer 2 | Theme song '1991' by Kenshi Yonezu [Released October 10th (Friday)] - YouTube
[Exclusive] Hiroshima Prefecture Koryo High School Baseball Team to Replace Coach Nakai Tetsuyuki (Published August 21, 2025) | Hiro TV! NEWS NNN
[Breaking News] Koryo High School announces change of head coach Nakai; new system to compete in Hiroshima Prefectural Autumn Tournament | FNN Prime Online
Koryo High School replaces head coach Nakai Tetsuyuki after team member violence scandal | NHK | #HighSchoolBaseball
Koryo High School conducted a survey of all club members and confirmed that there were no problems such as violence or bullying between second- and first-year students, and has decided to participate in the regional qualifiers for the autumn prefectural tournament, which begins on the 23rd.
We hope to meet your enthusiastic expectations!
— Japan Transocean Air | JTA (@JTA_Official_jp) August 21, 2025
Okinawa Shogaku advances to the finals
In response to the passionate voices of those involved who want to cheer on the team in person, we have decided to increase the number of regular flights on the Osaka (Kansai) = Okinawa (Naha) route on August 23rd and 24th, the dates of the final match!
It's Chiba 😊 #Victory #Koshien #OkinawaShogakupic.twitter.com /QktavHuZE1
I looked into what had happened to Tsuchiya Tao and was even more surprised by this - her handwriting is so beautiful it looks like draftsmanship!
— ma (@tinkle_maitan) August 20, 2025
I think it would be better to sell this font pic.twitter.com/KYVFNhEUOZ
'Luna Chi' full version - YouTube
◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
The classic taste of Tochiotome strawberry gummy candy and white chocolate! The addictively chewy 'Gummy Chocolate Ball [Tochiotome]' launches on Tuesday, August 26th | 2025 | Press Release | Morinaga & Co.
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