Headline news for August 27, 2025



On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, local time, Ultraman appeared at the opening ceremony and related events held at Dodger Stadium before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds.

At the opening ceremony,

Hidetoshi Yamamoto, President and Group CEO of Tsuburaya Fields Holdings, was about to head to the mound with Ultraman when Baltan suddenly appeared.



Ultraman threw Alien Baltan over his shoulder and defeated him.



Yamamoto threw the first pitch with the 'Ultraman Song' playing in the background. A photo session with Ultraman and Alien Baltan took place at the center field plaza, and a fancam event was also held during the game, where spectators posed as Ultraman to liven up the game.


©Los Angeles Dodgers 2025 TM/©2025 MLB

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

Survey reveals that most new in-car technologies are considered 'unnecessary' - GIGAZINE

Why are many ancient Roman statues headless? - GIGAZINE

I went to 'Dal Bhat Restaurant Mustantakarichuro' where you can eat 'Dal Bhat', a representative Nepalese dish that is slightly different from curry - GIGAZINE

Wikipedia is being edited in a messy language by just one administrator - GIGAZINE

The world's first rechargeable 'iron-ion battery' is developed, which is highly energy efficient and safer than lithium-ion batteries - GIGAZINE

Former Tesla engineer reveals inconvenient truth about Tesla car manufacturing process - GIGAZINE

A foal that died more than 30,000 years ago is discovered intact in Siberian permafrost - GIGAZINE

What is 'Megacolon,' a disease in which feces become blocked and the intestines burst? - GIGAZINE

Research reveals why the more you use Facebook, the less satisfied you are with your life - GIGAZINE

The person in charge of the world's longest experiment 'Pitch Drop' dies without witnessing the decisive moment, a summary of the flow so far - GIGAZINE

◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)










◆Science (science, learning, technology)
SpaceX Starship Flight 10 - Third Attempt - YouTube


Japan aims to become third in research capacity within 10 years... LDP research committee's interim proposal, soon to be officially decided: Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has completed observation and announcement of the first frost and ice… a history spanning over 150 years. “We have been tracking the progression of the seasons since before the days of communication technology” | TBS NEWS DIG (Page 1)

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, and business)
Suzuki Eight wins reversal victory in lawsuit against former Unification Church member for defamation [Former Unification Church Issue]: Asahi Shimbun

Nigerian government removes announcement from website regarding 'hometown' designation | NHK | Nigeria

Press release from the Office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria regarding 'JICA Africa Hometown' | Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Pachinko parlor raid on suspicion of promising rewards in exchange for votes in the 2025 House of Councillors election: Nearly 300 people [House of Councillors election (Upper House election)]: Asahi Shimbun




Ishin Party Senator Akira Ishii's office and other locations raided on suspicion of government secretary salary fraud | NHK | Incident

Japan-India Summit to Agree on “People-to-People Exchange of More Than 500,000 People Over Five Years” | NHK | India

'If you vote, you get paid' - A spate of information emerges from an investigation into a pachinko company: Asahi Shimbun

Ishin Party Senator Akira Ishii receives secretary salary fraudulently...Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Unit searches offices etc.: Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan's highest temperature ever recorded: Could this summer's unusually hot weather be the result of global warming? - Weather News

NHK war drama 'distorts history': Family of model files complaint with BPO: Jiji.com

Australia expels Iranian ambassador over anti-Semitic attacks - 2 photos International News: AFPBB News

Yokohama City Board of Education to Install Hidden Camera Detectors in Schools | NHK | Incident

Six people, including the head of a pachinko parlor, arrested on suspicion of bribery, possibly promising rewards in exchange for voting for proportional representation candidates in the House of Councillors election | NHK | Incident




The 2025 House of Councillors election was the 'Sekigahara' of the pachinko industry: dissatisfaction with regulations, reliance on political power [House of Councillors election (House of Councillors election)]: Asahi Shimbun

[Breaking News] LDP adjusts focus to clarify 'politics and money' as reason for Upper House election defeat | 47NEWS

Over 250 people arrested for allegedly bribing LDP candidates in House of Councillors election - Nikkei

Osaka Expo visitors spend 386.6 billion yen as of the end of July, full-year figures may exceed initial estimates - Nikkei

Nigerian government deletes statement about 'creating special visas' for hometowns | 47NEWS

80% of LDP lawmakers unsure whether they support bringing forward the presidential election, 40 support it, Asahi survey [Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)] [Ishiba administration]: Asahi Shimbun

Ukrainian military confirms Russian troops advance into strategic Dnipropetrovsk region - BBC News

Shinji Ishimaru of 'The Path of Rebirth' intends to step down as party leader; selection process to begin mid-next month | NHK | House of Councillors Election

We protest the contents of the Yomiuri Shimbun (August 27th morning edition). - Taku Ikeshita | Election.com

[Breaking News] The Yomiuri Shimbun apologizes to the lawmaker for its 'misreport' on the front page of its morning edition today, the 27th, claiming that the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office Special Investigation Unit was investigating the public secretary of a House of Representatives member from the Ishin Party. However, the newspaper will publish a 'correction' in its morning edition tomorrow, the 28th, apologizing to the lawmaker and those involved for the misrepresentation. | TBS NEWS DIG (Page 1)

On the front page of its morning edition on August 27th, the Yomiuri Shimbun reported that 'The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office Special Investigation Unit is investigating two public secretaries of Japan Restoration Party member of the House of Representatives, Taku Ikeshita, on suspicion of receiving secretarial salaries despite not actually working there.' However, the newspaper apologized directly to Ikeshita himself on the evening of the 27th, saying that this was a 'false report.'




Osaka Prefectural Police Superintendent Arrested on Suspicion of Non-Consensual Indecent Acts on Girl Under 16 in 'Sugar Daddy' Relationship | MBS News

Father accused of sexually assaulting helpless daughter: Prosecutors seek eight-year prison sentence, saying 'The fear and despair are indescribable.' Defense argues for innocence, citing 'there were days when the daughter refused sexual intercourse' | MBS News

[Expo] 128,000 general visitors expected on Tuesday, September 26th. Extremely crowded conditions are expected on almost every weekend until Sunday, September 21st. The weekday of Monday, September 22nd is also expected to be extremely crowded. The association strongly recommends making reservations early. | MBS News

Two Osaka Prefectural High Schools to Stop Recruiting Students from the Next Academic Year Due to Declining Number of Junior High School Graduates in the Surrounding Areas and No Improvement in Applicant Numbers Expected | MBS News

The two Osaka Prefectural High Schools that have announced their intention to stop accepting new students from the academic year after next are Kadoma Nishi High School in Kadoma City and Kaifukan High School in Habikino City.



Shinji Ishimaru announces his resignation as CEO of 'Rebirth Road' and intends to distance himself from the operation - Nikkei

Shinji Ishimaru: 'I had intended to change the leader before or after the election from the beginning'... 'Road to Rebirth' leader resigns: Yomiuri Shimbun

[Breaking News] Tokyo Metropolitan Police Arrest Six Men and Women, Including the President of a Pachinko Parlor, on Suspicion of Violating the Public Offices Election Act, Alleging Promises of Reward in Return for Yasuhisa Abe's Election | TBS NEWS DIG

Mitsubishi Corporation announces withdrawal from offshore wind power generation project, despite receiving construction orders off the coast of Akita and Chiba. Residents express disappointment | TBS NEWS DIG (Page 1)

Some call it the 'last paradise'... Two people, including a dentist, arrested for allegedly repeatedly soliciting young girls for prostitution in Laos and other countries after notes reading '13' and '14' were found on seized underwear | TBS NEWS DIG (Page 1)

Hyogo Prefectural Assemblyman Maruo sued Takashi Tachibana in court, calling for a 'fair and just judgment.' Tachibana was absent from the trial and submitted a response stating, 'The assemblyman's claims are without merit and should be dismissed.' | TBS NEWS DIG (Page 1)

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
The 'Cheapest Wrap Championship' is being held due to the excessive price of wraps from major companies, but the worst by far at the moment is 'Matsukiyo Private Label Wrap' - Togetter

Sports, publishing, construction, public safety—everything feels like 'now is the end' → Are there many people who cannot envision a bright future and are hoping for a 'comfortable downfall'? - Togetter







A mother says, 'My son's body odor was so strong that I told him, 'It smells like fermented cheese, so I want you to use soap,' and he was so hurt that he closed himself off.' - Togetter




When I go to a customer's home to give an estimate, they say, 'Why is it so expensive just to fix the air conditioner in their car? Make it cheaper!' Even when I explain the cost of the parts, they don't understand, so I just say, 'I'm going home now.' - Togetter







Thank you for the Nahan special service! | Asa Coast Railway Co., Ltd.

Special DMV service running on both rail and road extended to Nahari Station for one day only | NHK Kochi Prefecture News










When I was on the Shinkansen and a foreigner was sitting in the reserved seat I was supposed to sit in, I said in Japanese, 'That's not your seat!' and he quickly left. It's not the language that counts, it's the momentum. - Togetter

Can Hama Sushi's 'Hateruma Brown Sugar Warabimochi' really be made with only the brown sugar produced on an island with a population of about 450? Sugar company explains, 'The bottom line is, it can be made with just the sugar.' - Togetter

'We've repaired the chain' - The chain at the tip of Mt. Yari was welded in an instant by the power of lightning. 'This should be on display.' - Togetter

◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
Yomiuri Shimbun apologizes to Ishin lawmaker for false report that secretary received illegal salary, but in fact another lawmaker is under investigation | TBS NEWS DIG (Page 1)

Unauthorized use of AI-generated articles: 'Gap' in copyright law spurs search for optimal solution - Nikkei

FCNT's 'basement' that supports the robustness of 'arrows' - Mobile Watch

Beware of WordPress site defacement and the Efimer Trojan horse | LAC WATCH

Lawsuits against AI companies in Japan: Protests over 'free riding' on articles: Asahi Shimbun

OJT: 202410/202411 Privacy Protection Camera - Morpho Tech Blog

Smartphones equipped with My Number health insurance cards will be available nationwide from the 19th of next month | NHK | My Number

The spread of false rumors about 'JICA Africa Hometown' - Cyber Dust

Get a sneak peek at Claude Code's new plugin features

A Japanese man raising the Chinese flag in Taiwan: The rise and fall of patriotic business by foreigners | Ei-chan, who lives in Shanghai

When I was checking old files on my Mac, I found a bunch of 'treasures' from the 20th century - Mobile Watch

Supporting domestic production of low-orbit satellite communications network, aiming to break away from dependence on overseas services such as Starlink: The Yomiuri Shimbun

High-performance knowledge search using ChatGPT's MCP integration and Notion's structuring - ACES Engineering Blog

Sony's Closed Monitor Headphones 'MDR-M1'. Referenced by a Famous American Studio - AV Watch

Japan's theater ticket system requires paying high fees and handling fees, booking months in advance, and not allowing cancellations on the day of the show. 'We should learn from Korea's example.' - Togetter

◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
[Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Anime MV] 'From the Aquarium Town' / Junsei Terui, Mikklia (NOMELON NOLEMON) - YouTube


Rei Adachi transformed into a Super Boy battle anime [VOICEROID Theater] - Niconico Video



[Akane's Home Run Derby] Zunko, Akane and Retro Games Extra Part 5 [VOICEROID Commentary] - Niconico Video



A baseball game between VOICEROID and VOICEVOX where no one knows the rules [MMD] [11th Hijiki Festival] [Software Talk Theater] - Niconico Video



Meeting in front of the fountain 2 ~The mystery of Dr. Akari~ - Niconico Video



Those who have a positive view of CLAMP say things like 'diversity of love' and 'a world that is kind to minorities,' but those who have a negative view see it as 'everything just a way for Jotaro and Kakyoin to have a child.' - Togetter













Completing the unfinished story of 'Tribe Nine' - We asked Kazutaka Kodaka and others about the story behind the formation of the non-profit doujin group 'Neoneon Tribe' and their future activities [Interview] | Game*Spark - Domestic and international game information site

'Sonic Racing Cross Worlds' Sonic x Pac-Man collaboration trailer - YouTube


Sonic Racing Cross Worlds Pre-Play: Race through the Grand Prix and Race Park with Hatsune Miku and Kasuga Ichiban! - YouTube


Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Open Network Test Primer - YouTube


Fortnite x Gorillaz - Official Trailer - YouTube


Drag x Drive CM - YouTube


'Satisfactory' PlayStation®5 version release date trailer - YouTube


Lumines Arise release date announcement & limited-time demo video | PS5® - YouTube











Something strange is happening in smartphone games: Monster Strike enters hometown tax donation program, 10-year-old game ends service due to declining profits - Sankei News

◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
The Japan High School Baseball Federation warns supporters of Okinawa Shogaku High School to 'refrain from face paint and traditional costumes,' saying, 'Supporters wearing hakama are permitted,' and 'rice scoops are also prohibited.' - Togetter

Is Okinawan-style cheering no longer allowed? Alumni confused: 'We performed traditionally.' Eisa was banned in 1994. Koshien Chondara regulations | Okinawa Times + Plus

2026 WBC to be broadcast exclusively on Netflix... Is the era of baseball over? The era of television? Baseball fans worry: 'No one but us will watch.' - Togetter [Togetter]

US sports broadcasting rights prices continue to soar, exceeding ¥4 trillion. Netflix's WBC monopoly is inevitable - Nikkei

TBS Holdings and TV Asahi Holdings stock prices rebound as cost concerns subside due to no WBC broadcast - Nikkei
















◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
Four 'Magically Modified Cup Noodle' Series Items (Released September 8th) | News Release | Nissin Foods Group

'Ice Manju Dessert Rare Cheese Tart' New Release from September 22nd | Marunaga Confectionery

News Release 'Frugra(R) Ball Milk Caramel Flavor' | Calbee, Inc.

Vertical Drink-All-You-Can-Drink Dandan Noodles/Miso Butter Ramen, Released September 1, 2025 | Acecook Co., Ltd.

The Reiwa version of 'Mitsuya Hachiremo' is perfect for the fall and winter season

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