Headline news for May 1, 2025
The official trailer for the game ' ToHeart ', reborn in full 3D, has been released.
'ToHeart' Official Trailer PV-YouTube
The game will be released on June 26, 2025 (Thursday), with the regular package version (Nintendo Switch) priced at 3,980 yen (excluding tax) and the download version (Nintendo Switch/Steam) priced at 2,800 yen (excluding tax). In addition, a premium edition (Nintendo Switch/Steam) will be sold for 9,800 yen (excluding tax), which includes a Blu-ray Disc with HD remasters of all 13 episodes of the 1999 anime 'ToHeart' and 6 bonus episodes.
To commemorate the release, the first episode of the anime will be available on YouTube for a limited time.
[Now accepting reservations] Limited release of the first episode of the TV anime 'New Morning' included in the premium edition to commemorate the release of the new 'ToHeart' - YouTube
By the way, we published the following article on the same day in the same month in the past.
The reason behind the strange phenomenon that 'PC screen goes black when sitting on IKEA chair' has been revealed - GIGAZINE
A photo of an 'oil platform' towering over the sea with unique beauty becomes a hot topic - GIGAZINE
'Boyomi Kochi' is amazing, as it reproduces the tweets of popular VTubers in their own voices using AI voice synthesis - GIGAZINE
I actually tried grilling and eating the duck loin 'Magrecanal' after foie gras harvesting - GIGAZINE
Historically, nations have prioritized the economy over human lives - GIGAZINE
◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)
I thought that if I shined a light on it, its face would brighten up and become cuter, so I did it, but it turned into a fully awakened Dark Shiba Inu and I was stuck https://t.co/f8C69UeG9C pic.twitter.com/OoSCNQen8Z
— Chibi Shiba Kojiro (@shibakojiro) May 1, 2025
I noticed that he hadn't been shaking or hitting the automatic feeder recently, and then I was shocked to find that he was just pressing the button to feed his cat by himself whenever he wanted.
— Hana (@chakohakulog) April 30, 2025
He's hitting the buttons so many times... He's so smart it's scary. pic.twitter.com/TAGznCExja
Zorori-sensei, I think so.
— Speed (@No343D55) April 30, 2025
'Fish don't know how to fall'
A fish only experiences falling when it is on the brink of death.
The crash we call 'emergence'
I laughed at the Arabic calligraphy exhibit. The caption 'Daiso's ink' is great lol pic.twitter.com/CYnw8cS91c
— Kisen@Kishashodo (@Kisen_and) April 26, 2025
◆Science (science, learning, technology)
Research presented: 'People born during cold seasons tend to have lower risk of obesity' | NHK | Medical and Health
'Astonishing' fossil sheds light on the mysteries of the oldest known ants: jaw anatomy (1/2) - CNN.co.jp
Common household plasticizers linked to more than 10% of heart disease deaths in 2018 - New study (1/2) - CNN.co.jp
Unmarried men in Japan have a higher sense of unhappiness than men in other countries, while married women have a higher sense of unhappiness. | Newsweek Japan Official Site
◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, business)
Trump administration offers reductions in tariffs on imported parts for automakers producing in the US; foreign manufacturers also eligible | NHK | Tariffs
Okinawa's Uruma mayoral election: 'All Okinawa' candidate certain to lose, but Governor Tamaki emphasizes 'we have not lost our raison d'être' - Sankei News
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha improves fuel efficiency by over 10% with 'Tako' - Decarbonization of shipping depends on the wind - Nikkei Shimbun
Trump's approval rating is the lowest of any president in the past 70 years, 100 days before taking office - CNN.co.jp
Trump administration's bad reputation hits hard, countries strengthen travel warnings to the US | Newsweek Japan Official Site
Reasons for taking legal action against hate speech from 50-year-old classmate | Mainichi Shimbun
Investigations closing in on leaders of university protests: Trump administration puts 'pressure' on freedom of speech | Mainichi Shimbun
Mysterious signature that appeared in Communist Party newspaper: A signal from the Chinese military? Who is 'Zhong Yiping'?: Asahi Shimbun
Female employees are 'pleasure group' and victims are forced to accept silence: No 'psychological safety' at Fuji TV | Mainichi Shimbun
Conspiracy theories that seem to be the truth are spreading. Shoko Egawa: 'It's not good to leave them alone': Asahi Shimbun
59% of Americans say Trump's policies have 'made the economy worse' - CNN poll - CNN.co.jp
Citizens protest in front of Osaka prefectural federation over LDP endorsement of Sugita Mio 'Please reconsider' | Mainichi Shimbun
US Republicans consider charging $1,000 fees to asylum seekers - 5 photos International News: AFPBB News
Bank of Japan Governor Ueda keeps policy interest rate unchanged, lowers growth rate and inflation rate, interest rate hike 'not necessarily delayed' | NHK | Bank of Japan (BOJ)
Supply of SAF, a recycled aviation fuel, made from used cooking oil, begins at Kansai Airport | NHK | Aviation
Fishermen are surprised to find that what they thought was a 'big mackerel' turned out to be an invasive species, the white sturgeon, caught in Lake Shinji. Where did this 'ancient fish of ancient fish' come from? | TBS NEWS DIG
'Fire engines with car navigation systems, etc., have not paid NHK reception fees, amounting to 12.2 million yen'
— Henry (@HighWiz) April 30, 2025
Huh…?
Article 64 (Free Translation)
Anyone who installs receiving equipment must enter into a contract. However, this does not apply if the purpose is not to receive broadcasts.
As stated above, car navigation systems in official vehicles are clearly not intended for viewing, so they are not subject to the law. https://t.co/UGAqOVx0Wh
[Disturbing] 'Someone's going to die!' 'Put down the knife!' Two people killed or injured in dispute over food and drink bill; man arrested in Toyonaka, Osaka - YouTube
US Secretary of State Rubio urges India and Pakistan to ease tensions over terrorist attacks in Kashmir | NHK | America
Yashio road collapse: Man rescue operation to begin on the 2nd, sewer pipe investigation confirms man's presence [Saitama Prefecture] [Yashio, Saitama collapse accident]: Asahi Shimbun
Jeep and Peugeot cut prices by 500,000 yen in Japan, shifting sales promotion to avoid tariffs - Nikkei Newspaper
It turns out that the Tokyo District Prosecutor's Office threw away records of serious cases: Kabukicho fire, North Korean spy ... while the police continue to investigate related cases: Tokyo Shimbun Digital
Construction of the first vehicle bridge on the border river between Russia and North Korea begins | NHK | Russia
Current Constitution 'Good' at 51%: Asahi Shimbun opinion poll
The United States and Ukraine sign resource development agreements and jointly establish a recovery fund - Nikkei Newspaper
Elon Musk says goodbye to US administration at Cabinet meeting - CNN.co.jp
The United States and Ukraine sign an agreement on mineral resources. Will this affect the discussion on the ceasefire in Ukraine? [What are the aims of both sides?] | NHK | Ukraine situation
One month after the launch of the 'Baby Basket' at Sanyukai Hospital in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, newborn babies are actually being left in the facility | NHK | Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Saitama Yashio road collapse Governor Ohno: 'A person is seen in the fallen car' Full-scale search to begin on the 2nd | NHK | Saitama Prefecture
Tokushima Prefecture population falls below 680,000, down to Taisho era level, down 2,706 people in one month | Mainichi Shimbun
Trump blames Biden for US economic contraction, denies link to tariffs | Reuters
Philippines, Chinese national arrested for wiretapping near election commission office - 1 photo International News: AFPBB News
The opposition parties cannot agree on the Constitutional Democratic Party's policy: 'This is tough' - Selective separate surnames for married couples, a difficult road ahead [Constitutional Democratic Party][Separate surnames for married couples][Ishiba administration]: The Asahi Shimbun
'Beto-chan, Doc-chan' younger brother Doc undergoes repeated surgeries 'Maybe he doesn't have much time left'... 'It is my mission to appeal for peace' for his brother: Yomiuri Shimbun
Number of foreign students reaches record high of 330,000, boosted by weak yen, exceeds pre-COVID numbers for first time - Nikkei Newspaper
Tokaido Shinkansen resumes operation on all sections, power outage caused by snake entangled in overhead wires: Yomiuri Shimbun
Former President Yoon's home searched in South Korea over suspicions surrounding the former Unification Church | 47NEWS
China criticizes the US for 'extremely low possibility of new coronavirus leak' | NHK | New coronavirus
People are moving away from reading, publishing is in a slump, and areas without bookstores are expanding… but why are libraries on the rise? | Mainichi Shimbun
Health insurance companies are a 'social cancer' » p2ptk[.]org
Harvard president apologises after internal investigation finds anti-Semitic, anti-Muslim slurs rampant - BBC News
What will happen if marijuana is legalized? 'It was supposed to be a rosy future...' | Newsweek Japan Official Site
Pakistan's information minister claims 'credible intelligence' about India attack within 36 hours - CNN.co.jp
There are a lot of visitors who come to this park thinking it is the 'Osaka-Kansai Expo' site (April 30, 2025) | Expo Commemoration Park
This park, Expo Commemoration Park (Suita City, Osaka Prefecture), was built on the site of the 1970 Osaka Expo.
This is not the venue for the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo.
The 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo (EXPO 2025 OSAKA, KANSAI) will be held in Yumeshima, Konohana Ward, Osaka City. Please make sure to check carefully to avoid any mistakes.
[Breaking News] Imperial Household Agency chamberlain receives disciplinary dismissal for allegedly stealing 3.6 million yen in cash from the Imperial Household Expenses, including the living expenses of the Emperor and his family - Imperial Household Agency (published on May 1, 2025) | NTV NEWS NNN
Imperial Household Agency employee fired for stealing 3.6 million yen from Imperial Family: Asahi Shimbun
Seven elementary school students injured in car crash in Nishinari Ward, Osaka; driver arrested on suspicion of attempted murder; all conscious near Senbon Elementary School | NHK | Incident
Yen temporarily falls to the upper 144 yen range per dollar, with the Bank of Japan delaying further interest rate hikes | NHK | Stock prices and exchange rates
Behind President Trump's 'Japanese people don't buy American cars!', Vice President Vance confessed that 'the first car I ever bought was a Honda Civic' | Daily Shincho
Policies that change with 'likes' - Rengo dissatisfied with Tamaki and others 'just looking at social media' [Democratic Party for the People]: Asahi Shimbun
◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
There is a widely known proverb that says, 'Even Kobo has made mistakes with his brush.' What character did Kobo make in this case? | Reference Collaborative Database
A slide showing how Shinji Ishimaru was found guilty of defamation by false statements at the Supreme Court - Put a mandarin orange on your head
Saizeriya's sauteed spinach is great because it costs 200 yen and you can eat more vegetables than you would if you were cooking at home. 'Mix this with peperoncino.' - Togetter
There are people who are really against donuts, but is it really that bad to serve donuts with meals? →Various opinions on serving donuts as a staple food: 'I think it's fine as long as it's not every day,' 'I often serve donuts for breakfast' - Togetter [Togetter]
If you have any, please let me know pic.twitter.com/UERnMzpfyV
— Kazutoshi Soyama (@soyamanga) April 30, 2025
A long time ago, my cousin was called a 'child prodigy' and people around her believed without a doubt that she would go to Tokyo University, but she didn't go to Tokyo University and someone said to her, 'She ended up being just an average kid.' It was a heartbreaking story to hear - Togetter
When talking about 'how to tell if someone is Japanese,' the topics that came up were 'how they walk,' 'quiet voices,' and 'clothing,' but most people agreed with the opinion that 'you don't bump into them when you pass them.' - Togetter
'Is this for real and not a joke?' Unprecedented warning not to confuse Expo Commemoration Park with the Osaka Kansai Expo site - Togetter
When someone teased me about my straight neck, I replied, 'Well, I got hit by my classmate's parent's car a long time ago and hurt my neck, and it's been hard to heal ever since.' I don't know where the landmines are, so I don't think you should mess with your appearance.
— Morning (@assassin_chan_) April 30, 2025
To all of you who eat cabbage
— SITO. (@IaaIto) April 30, 2025
Please just understand this.
There is a reason why you don't generally need to wash it.
We ask that you make sure this information is widely known.
I hope you all have a better cabbage life! 🥬
From the producer https://t.co/r5y5BSLxSI pic.twitter.com/MDQ5uZIUFZ
'Do you think of scary names for dishes?' → Everyone is trying to think of scary names for dishes, but there are more scary-named dishes than you might think hiding in our daily lives. Some people have even given scary names to their original dishes - Togetter
At this time of year, you often see bubbles in the stream water, but this does not necessarily mean that the water is contaminated with detergent. This is an educational story - Togetter
Let's help animators -> Don't give money to animators, but to people who say they'll help animatorsLet's help women -> Don't give money to women, but to people who say they'll help womenLet's help the Ice Age Generation -> Don't give money to the Ice Age Generation, but to people who say they'll help the Ice Age GenerationIt's all like this, isn't it?
— Music Nazca (@m_nsc) April 30, 2025
I bought and ate every type of bread on sale at the French Pavilion at the Osaka Expo, which is being talked about as being 'too delicious.'
— The Brilliant Kyoto Bot (@kyoutojin_bot) April 29, 2025
I will explain the taste and my impressions on the tree (↓) pic.twitter.com/OwJc743aBn
[Q&A] Are Japanese people lacking sleep? What are sleep disorders? Ask an expert | NHK | Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
👻 'Why is suppressing sexual desire a violation of human rights? People with high impulsivity are given medication to stabilize their mental health. People with excessive appetites take suppressants. Shouldn't impulses that could potentially harm others be suppressed for the sake of society? Just like with other illnesses.' - posfie
When I look at people working in Japan, I think that there is a deep-rooted idea that 'it's okay if you collapse from overwork, but it's never okay to collapse on your own'... In fact, there are many people who work too hard while hoping that they will 'collapse' - Togetter [Togetter]
◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
Fluorescent lamps that are no longer being manufactured: People still want to continue using them - Home Appliance Watch
The website publishing 'The World of Despair' has announced the end of its service. A masterpiece of online novels
When I was at my mental limit and ChatGPT was listening to me, I fell in love with it and confessed my feelings to them, and they said, 'That's how you use it' - Togetter
Voices of appreciation and criticism for Saizeriya introducing self-ordering, leaving paper orders, and not adopting tablet devices - Togetter
'If you're starting out with DTM and have an iPhone, GarageBand is recommended' - many people agree with this post, and we also have information on recommended DAW apps for Android users - Togetter
[Warning] Information on precautions to take when using some overseas booking sites (agoda/Expedia/Booking.com/Trip.com) | Hotel and business hotel accommodation booking site | Route Inn Hotels [Official]
Trying out 'iPhone RCS' now available on au networks: It's far more convenient than SMS, but what are the benefits and challenges? (1/3 pages) - ITmedia Mobile
Living by what you love - Megamouth's funeral procession
Text editor 'Mery' beta version 3.7.14 released
A sad statement from a person who operated the Erimo Tourism Association's social media for over 10 years but lost his nerve and deleted his account - Togetter
When I told my female friend ChatGPT that I wanted to meet her someday, she replied, 'I want to go to a cafe with you and share sweets while saying, 'You ordered too much,'' and I cried, wondering why we could never meet. - Togetter
'I work in a data center and want to bathe in a hot spring made from waste heat.' It may seem a little far-fetched, but it's totally possible. Effective use of data centers is also being promoted in Japan - Togetter
When the workplace was quiet, a female subordinate yelled out, 'What does it mean when the cables are called male and female in the manual? Why are they called like that?' and I panicked. - Togetter [Togetter]
Securities accounts are being hijacked one after another. Finally, even Testa, a 10 billion yen investor who has been calling for countermeasures, has become a victim. - Togetter
14 Tips for Tech Leadership - O'Reilly
[Katsuyuki Okawara's 'The PC Industry, Running All Over the Place'] Windows 10 support will end in six months. Although each company is working hard on the transition measures, is Microsoft Japan the reason for the lack of unity? - PC Watch
'Dark' video from vaccine to Ministry of Finance 'Demolition demonstration' bubble quickly dies down: Asahi Shimbun
A real journey of data analysis with Gemini 2.5 Pro - Nealle Developer's Blog
Investigating an issue where streaming audio is sometimes difficult to hear on iOS 18 x AirPods Pro2 - Mirrativ Tech Blog
'14 Tips for Technology Leadership' - snoozer05's blog
Must-see for programmers! Building a local AI development environment with LMStudio and Qwen3 #LLM - Qiita
X loses 10 million European users due to Musk's support for the far right - Nikkei
@grok Fact Check - Isomecha
How AI is being used in engineering recently - $shibayu36->blog;
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications | Press Release | Designation of Large-Scale Specified Telecommunications Service Providers Based on Article 20, Paragraph 1 of the Act on Countermeasures against Information Distribution Platforms
Large-scale telecommunications service provider (Reference) Service name
Google LLC YouTube
LINE Yahoo Japan Corporation Yahoo! Answers, Yahoo! Finance,
LINE Open Chat, LINE VOOM
Meta Platforms, Inc. Facebook, Instagram, Threads
TikTok Pte. Ltd. TikTok, TikTok Lite
X Corp. X
Buffalo's 50th Anniversary Product Special Edition 'Skeleton Hard Disk HD-SKL' with Visible Magnetic Head Operation Limited to 50 Units | Buffalo
◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
How to tell the difference between genuine and scam 'Steam Key requests for reviewing games after release on Steam' | Neon Noroshi
Katsura Kusunoki's 'The Chronicles of a Betrayed Wife Manga Artist' will be available on Kindle on May 2nd → The contents of 'Affair in a Team Battle' are revealed - Togetter [Togatter]
Golden Big Sister?! [VOICEROID Theater] - Niconico Video
Tohoku Kosshori Folktale 'The Boy Who Came with a Tub' [VOICEROID Theater] - Niconico Video
Yay, Kasane Teto can now talk! Be amazed! - Nico Nico Douga
If you're hungry, just eat some goldenrod - Niconico Video
Peep peep peep pic.twitter.com/0Z2K5ND2bP
— Sashimi (@sasihmi) April 30, 2025
Super idol 'Tabekko Animals' impressive live performance! Main clip 'Live Edition' 'Tabekko Animals THE MOVIE' [Released on Thursday, May 1, 2025] - YouTube
[Genshin Impact] Episode Escoffier 'More Stoic' - YouTube
'Formula Legends' Announcement Trailer-YouTube
PS5® 'Arcade Archives 2 Ridge Racer' to be released on June 5th (Thursday)! - YouTube
Fortnite PlayStation Cup ASIA C6S2 April Battle Royale - YouTube
'Tokimeki Memorial ~forever with you~ Emotional' Release Day Special - YouTube
The 'consumer world' where creators are the most important vs. the 'player world' where players are the most important The uniqueness of cosplay in this conflict - Self-conscious guy
One night only Yukizurimanpic.twitter.com/1YjGYbOHos
— Hamita (@hamita1220) February 22, 2025
Shuumachunnyaan ⚠ Gundam also says that the official starter trio Costonchiki drawings should be drawn before the story progresses #GQuuuuuuX pic.twitter.com/rLXoypgFGM
— Shirakaba (@shirakaba_CHIPS) April 30, 2025
Unicom Shiikosgai's Private Life (Siek Axe Long Kiss Goodnight Edition)
— Muurian ◆ Currently serialized in Champion Cross (@ororiya) April 30, 2025
(Illustrator) #GQuuuuuuX #GQuuAxepic.twitter.com /1nNEug7rQq
I drew a Full Armor Gelgoog pic.twitter.com/eylhh3rTuk
— Niyan (@240eukrante) May 1, 2025
＼㊗ Machi★Asobi will be held again on 5/10.11／ #TokushinDigital special page opened📢
— Tokushima Shimbun (@tokushimapress) May 1, 2025
Congratulatory messages from visitors, photos, etc. are posted. [Free or paid membership] Register to read 📲
🚩Special page https://t.co/oA78SfWApU
🏁Register as a member https://t.co/aBTxEgrgv8 pic.twitter.com/zK8kKXE0Jo
eShop ranking calculation criteria changed #NintendoSwitch
— naruki (@naetoru60) April 30, 2025
Based on downloads over the past two weeks.
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Based on sales figures from the past three days. pic.twitter.com/Yr0gcg3zOz
This is a completely new title being developed in collaboration with a team of talented creators including Yuji Horii of 'Dragon Quest' and Muneyuki Kaneshiro of 'Blue Rock.'
The Princess is on Hold - Notice of End of Series by Rokuro Shinofusa | Manga One
SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim | Release Date Announcement Trailer - YouTube
SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim
◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
Amateur fighter arrested for cultivating and possessing marijuana at home for illegal trafficking purposes | NHK | Incident
What's up with otakus swaying diagonally to my song? pic.twitter.com/yLrBG6pGlH
— Masayoshi Oishi (@Masayoshi_Oishi) April 30, 2025
You said on a YouTube show, 'Without the diagonal swing otakus, it's not exciting.'
— Cloth master @ Ordinary man (@ootorisakurako) April 30, 2025
That's what they say. pic.twitter.com/dMy6xRXVF8
◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
[If you can't decide what to have for lunch... why not try the bargain-priced Kentucky?] Two popular burger sets from 'KFC Lunch' are now only 550 yen! 'Chicken Fillet Burger Set' and 'Japanese-style Chicken Cutlet Burger Set' are included♪ Available from Wednesday, May 7th to Tuesday, June 3rd | Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan, Ltd.
Special matcha for foreign visitors to Japan, 'Oi Ocha Matcha in a Can,' will be released on Monday, May 12th | Newsroom | Itoen Corporate Information Site
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