Headline news for August 20, 2025



The new game from game brand Key, ' anemoi, ' will be released on Friday, January 30, 2026, and pre-orders for the first limited edition have begun.

The opening movie is available on YouTube.

Key 'anemoi' opening movie-YouTube


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

Scientists discover clues to prevent 'banana apocalypse' caused by infectious diseases - GIGAZINE

Solar power generation is managed on a cloud-based system, so if it is hacked, there is a risk that it will stop all at once - GIGAZINE

Don't say 'You're talented' - praise your child for their effort, not their talent - GIGAZINE

How did South Korea become an e-sports powerhouse? - GIGAZINE

Twitter X: Images and videos posted before 2014 are inaccessible due to a problem with redirects from shortened links - GIGAZINE

Why were 1,200 dams removed in the United States? - GIGAZINE

Statistics on how many aviation accidents have occurred so far and what causes them - GIGAZINE

The world's oldest cheese, dating back about 3,300 years, was discovered, and people eager to eat it have been flocking to the internet - GIGAZINE

How to raise twin pandas by taking advantage of panda habits? - GIGAZINE

It turns out that people are more likely to develop mental disorders than cancer or diabetes. What is the difference between people who are less likely to develop mental disorders? - GIGAZINE

How to eliminate work anxiety and increase your boss's trust by spending 15 minutes a week on your work

China seeks manager for world's largest telescope to discover aliens, but receives zero applicants - GIGAZINE

I went to 'Kaiton', a specialty store of Thai food stall 'Khao Man Gai' with soft and moist chicken meat on chicken rice - GIGAZINE

I went to the lunch buffet at Shinagawa Prince Hotel Hapuna, which is used by over 800,000 people a year - GIGAZINE

A giant polar bear that tells you it's not over until you give up 'not over' - GIGAZINE

I tried 'Ugo Beef Stew' with a bold design of a beautiful girl by Nishimata Aoi - GIGAZINE

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◆Science (science, learning, technology)
Trump intensifies attack on Smithsonian museum, saying it overemphasizes the horrors of slavery - CNN.co.jp

Fireball sightings across Kyushu, Shikoku, Kagoshima, Miyazaki, and Ehime. Footage from various locations | NHK | Space

Is it a fireball? Is it a meteorite? A 'glowing object' lights up the night sky. Sightings of this object are rampant in western Japan, and air shocks are also recorded. | TBS NEWS DIG - YouTube


Fireball or orange light in the night sky, captured on camera at Fukuoka Airport, spotted across western Japan / (2025/08/20) - YouTube


[Live Camera Summary] 'Fireball' or 'ball of light' observed in the night sky across Kansai region Kansai Airport, Kobe Airport, Osaka City, Kobe City, Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Tokushima Airport, Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture <Kantele NEWS> - YouTube

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, and business)
Hiroshima: Classmate forces fourth-grade girl to eat school lunch; report released on serious bullying incident | Mainichi Shimbun

Breaking News: Man's death in Daisen, Akita Prefecture, investigated as murder, not a possible bear attack | AAB News

93-year-old man dies in Daisen, Akita Prefecture; autopsy reveals case of murder, not bear attack | TBS NEWS DIG

Less than two weeks until the expiration date for discretionary contract rice stockpiles. Calls for extension and concerns over impact on new rice prices [Details] | NHK | Rice

The Democratic Party for the People's decision on partial cooperation or joining a coalition could affect the LDP presidential election | Mainichi Shimbun

'Young people don't see it as an option': Constitutional Democratic Party's draft summary of the 2025 House of Councillors election [Constitutional Democratic Party]: Asahi Shimbun

Zelensky emerges from Trump meeting unscathed, time gained - BBC News

Council for Cultural Affairs recommends changing romaji to Hepburn style for the first time in 70 years | Mainichi Shimbun

Nankai Trough 'Massive Earthquake Alert': Over 520,000 people urged to evacuate one week in advance in 16 prefectures: Yomiuri Shimbun

Suspect in Manila murder of two Japanese people, Philippines, confesses to being “requested by Japanese mastermind” | NHK | Philippines

A linear rain band is expected in Aomori, Akita, and Iwate from late to early tomorrow morning. Flooding is also expected in the Hinokinai River in Senboku City, Akita | NHK | Weather

Prime Minister Ishiba to donate $550 million to international vaccine organization | NHK | Health & Medicine

Prime Minister Ishiba met with Bill Gates, the founder of the American IT giant Microsoft, who is working to combat infectious diseases in developing countries, and conveyed the Japanese government's intention to contribute up to $550 million over the next five years to international organizations working to promote vaccines.


Weekly Shincho ends column series following complaints over discriminatory content | NHK | Literature

Utsunomiya LRT exceeds expectations, reaching 10 million users two years before opening [Tochigi Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun

'The column is the core of Shincho's philosophy' - the series continued despite criticism in the past: Asahi Shimbun

Yumeshima, the Expo site, has become an isolated island. Restoration officials are desperate to negate the criticism, but the problem remains: Tokyo Shimbun Digital

When will Prime Minister Ishiba 'step down cleanly'? LDP Election Commission begins decision on early presidential election, increasing pressure to announce resignation: Yomiuri Shimbun

Nursing homes full of part-timers... How did this happen? The dark side of the industry revealed by testimony from former employees: Tokyo Shimbun Digital

US DEA investigates Chinese fentanyl smuggling route to Japan - Nikkei

Headquarters issues letter of protest to Shukan Bunshun... Report of resignation: 'There is no fact that the Prime Minister apologized': Yomiuri Shimbun

Trump blames Ukraine for starting the war: 'You shouldn't challenge a country 10 times your size' - CNN.co.jp

Tour guide who shot two Japanese nationals in the Philippines says he was asked to do so by a Japanese mastermind... 26,000 yen advance: Yomiuri Shimbun

Breaking News: Trump Says U.S. Military Won't Defense Ukraine | 47NEWS

US, European and Ukrainian leaders gather at the White House... Key points discussed by BBC editorial staff and Russian-speaking journalists - BBC News

JR East to revive night train Blue Train, boosted by rising accommodation costs and fan activities - Nikkei Shimbun

Manila murder of Japanese national: Police say two suspects were hired by a Japanese mastermind: Asahi Shimbun

51-year-old son arrested on suspicion of murder of 93-year-old father in Daisen, Akita Prefecture - Sankei News

'Eager to take beautiful photos of Mt. Fuji,' rental car accidents surge among tourists... 'Steering wheels are wrong and unfamiliar,' narrow roads also contribute: Yomiuri Shimbun

Two soldiers killed at the Oita Ground Self-Defense Force Hijikudai Training Area due to electrocution from lightning | NHK | Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Forces

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
My experience of feeding a gluttonous person yakiniku over and over again in Gal-chan - posfie




'Even if you put all your energy into buying a house, it will only be 20 years at most until your children leave home.' 'Buying real estate in Japan today is like buying a stock that's soaring in popularity.' - Togetter [Togatter]

A fire equipment engineer visited the scene of a fire in Minami, Osaka, where two firefighters were killed in the line of duty, and discovered that the water outlet for a connected water pipe, which is required for a seven-story building, was hidden in the wall. - Togetter [Togatter]

Since the camping boom, outdoor activities have been replaced by 'buying equipment and trying it out,' and I empathize with the lament: 'It's become a camping gear bragging contest.' - Togetter [Togetter]

A Thai student who studied Japanese for over three years before coming to Japan to study said, 'On my first day at university, I was told Imonikai, which made me lose confidence in my Japanese language ability and bring me back to basics.' - Togetter

When I was reading a book by French sociologist Bourdieu, I realized that the very idea of 'doing things properly' is already a commoner's idea, and I was like, 'Seriously?' - Togetter

They say that getting into a good university will raise your social status, but when I got to Tokyo University from a rural area, I found that most of my classmates were from famous high schools, and my values didn't match up, so I dropped out after a year and a half. - Togetter

It's sad to see the opinion that 'It would be better to spend hundreds of thousands of yen on travel or studying abroad rather than buying jewelry' being praised. 'We're not just buying things, we're buying experiences too.' - Togetter

Ryuji's 'Desperate Fried Chicken' is Seriously Easy and More Delicious Than Expected 'Showa Industries is already doing it' - Togetter




◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
6 Highly Rated VMware Alternatives #Cloud - Qiita

SkyDrive Summer Demonstration Flights at Expo 2025 in Osaka |August 16, 2025 - YouTube





Why don't you break the blade of your cutter? Safe and secure Olfa 'Pocket Poki' [Stationery Knowledge] - Impress Watch

'I was always told not to use free Wi-Fi indiscriminately, so I'm still worried.' - We asked IIJ about our internet concerns - INTERNET Watch

The serious damage caused by generative AI is not the copyright issue of images, but the information pollution caused by fictitious nature photos. 'If this continues, it will become irreversible.' 'Can AI distinguish between these two?' - Togetter

◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
The series has ended, so the original author expresses his gratitude and thoughts in a postscript - YouTube


Waves: A Conversation between Akiyuki Nosaka and Isao Takahata | Shinchosha e-book

'In This Corner of the World' Director's words in 2014: 'Depicting the world' - Gubo Diary




Yuzuki Yukari's True or Scary Stories [VOICEROID Theater] - Niconico Video






Doraemon's 'unusual gadget' that rains only on the inside when opened is said to be a future heatstroke prevention tool. It saves Nobita's life in the original story, has many uses, and may be a sacred gadget. - Togetter

Bandai's technology is impressive, but the impression is that their designs are created by serious people trying to become perverts, while Kotobukiya's designs are created by perverts who are serious about their designs. This may reflect the difference in what they prioritize. - Togetter

Apparently, no other country in the world is as familiar with Moai as pop culture as Japan. 'It's emotional...' 'It's mostly Konami's fault.' - Togetter

The circle vendors are valuable because they have to be 'people who understand doujin activities, arrive at the meeting point on time, and are trustworthy enough to be entrusted with managing the money.' - Togetter

TV anime 'Bankruptcy Millionaire The Richest Man in GAME' teaser PV [Broadcasting starts in October 2025] - YouTube


Pani Poni Dash! / 'Roulette☆Roulette' [No Subtitles OP] - YouTube


Paniponi Dash! / 'Girl Q' [No Subtitles OP] - YouTube


Paniponi Dash! / 'Moonlight Love' [non-credit ending] - YouTube


Anime 'End Touring' Official PV | Broadcast in October 2025! - YouTube


TV anime 'Chitose-kun is in a Ramune Bottle' teaser PV-YouTube


TV anime 'I'm crazy about you.' Episode 1 preview 'Cute person' - YouTube


Steam review changes reveal Japanese users' tendency to give harsher reviews | Kultur







My boss, a woman three years older than me, is a cool beauty with a sharp way of speaking, but when she speaks she sounds like a puppet sniffing, so it's destroying my brain every day... But she's amazing at her job, so it's destroying my brain even more... I like it - Togetter

Now that Steam reviews can be viewed by country, I looked into it and found that Japan had the lowest ratings by far for every game. Is this because Japanese people 'only complain about things and don't praise interesting things'? - Togetter













◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
'It's like wartime reporting': Koryo High School violence issue → Asahi Shimbun, the organizer of Koshien, remains silent... What is the responsibility of the newspaper for turning a blind eye? | Bunshun Online

(PDF file) Regarding the response to slander and libel at the Hiroshima Prefectural High School Baseball Tournament in Autumn 2025

Hiroshima Prefectural High School Baseball Federation to take firm action against slanderous and discriminatory comments against players, including legal action: Yomiuri Shimbun

Hiroshima Prefectural High School Baseball Federation announces 'legal action against slander'; Koryo withdraws from Summer Koshien | Mainichi Shimbun

Hiroshima High School Baseball Federation issues unprecedented statement against slanderous comments: 'We will take firm action, including legal action.' Koryo withdraws from Koshien tournament / Full text - High school baseball: Nikkan Sports

This is an irreplaceable stage where high school baseball players from all over the country can demonstrate the results of their daily training and compete seriously in accordance with sportsmanship. We ask that you refrain from slanderous or discriminatory language and behavior. If such behavior is found, we will take firm action, including legal action.



Gifu Commercial High School's 'locally-produced' advance to the semi-finals receives internet applause: 'It's amazing that they beat Yokohama, a team made up of teams from all over the country,' 'I want to see the first prefectural high school win since Saga Kita': Chunichi Sports, Tokyo Chunichi Sports

Is Masaharu Fukuyama okay? | Haruka Shido (Haruchin)

◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
'Pocky Chocolate' and 'Pocky Extra Fine' Relaunched for the First Time in 10 Years, Delicious with Selected Ingredients | [Official] Ezaki Glico (Glico)

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