Sep 16, 2025 18:25:00

Headline news for September 16, 2025

'Demon Slayer: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Castle Arc Chapter 1 - Akaza Returns ' was released in North America on September 12, 2025, and attracted an audience of 6,008,511 people over the weekend alone, grossing $70.6 million (approximately 10.4 billion yen), breaking the record for the highest opening night for a Japanese anime film in 26 years.

The total number of viewers in Japan was 23,042,671, and the box office revenue was 33,056,066,300 yen, surpassing 'Spirited Away' to become the second highest in history.

It is planned to be released in various regions in the future, and is expected to reach an even wider audience around the world.

Demon Slayer: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Castle Arc Chapter 1 - Akaza Returns has been seen by an incredible number of people, with 23,042,671 viewers (box office revenue of 33,056,066,300 yen) in the first 60 days since its release, and a total of 55,004,375 viewers worldwide, including Japan, (total box office revenue of 68,015,243,965 yen). We would like to express our sincere gratitude to each and every person who came to see the movie in theaters. #DemonSlayerpic.twitter.com /up2xOdJoNt
— Demon Slayer Official (@kimetsu_off) September 16, 2025

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A technology to safely thaw frozen organs using tiny bar magnets has been developed, and it is expected that this will lead to the establishment of long-term organ preservation technology - GIGAZINE

What is 'type 1.5 diabetes,' a little-known intermediate between type 1 and type 2 diabetes? - GIGAZINE

A scam email claims, 'Your partner is cheating. Click here to see the evidence.' It also asks for personal information like the victim's maiden name and pet's name.

A record of the mystery of a pedestrian bridge erected in an almost empty place - GIGAZINE

Researchers warn that the rapid spread of LED lighting poses a risk to humans and animals - GIGAZINE

Summary of the 2022 Ig Nobel Prize winners, awarded for interesting and thought-provoking research, including the 16th consecutive Japanese winner - GIGAZINE

Possibility that humans 1.7 million years ago boiled food in 'hot springs' - GIGAZINE

A real record of what changed after quitting SNS for a year - GIGAZINE

NASA's Cassini probe plunges into Saturn's atmosphere, bringing an end to its 20-year mission - GIGAZINE

◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)
Kazuko Hosoki made a mysterious statement on terrestrial television, which viewers believed was correct and caused trouble for those involved, so it's no good → Kazuko Hosoki's Famous Quotes - Togetter

I said I was okay with any souvenir from England, and my husband ended up buying the soft Rosetta Stone from the British Museum pic.twitter.com/qGFXSvZFBt
— Honoka Nagase (@nagase_h) September 13, 2025

Hello, I'm a 41-year-old woman who works at an udon restaurant where the soul of Mei Nagano resides. It's true, the soul of Mei Nagano is here too. Hello, I'm the soul of Mei Nagano.
— 449z7 (@449z7) September 15, 2025

Replying to @KingOfTheWolf
— Hitomi Gomi @Unemployed (@gomihitomi) September 15, 2025

A quirky cardiac surgeon gets a call from higher-ups after one of his doctor introduction videos skyrockets in views - 'It's never going to increase, lol' - Togetter

The part-timer's mistake is the hottest thing ever.pic.twitter.com/ZXgEDXjPLb
— Kanji (@kanji_Toy) September 13, 2025

Because I lost to Ponta in the sumo tournament https://t.co/2kQw1HPVNw pic.twitter.com/GILJRfWg1E
— Duolingo | Official Japan 🇯 (@Duolingo_Japan) September 14, 2025

I have a lot of new followers and some of them have misunderstood my occupation, so I'm posting a picture of my daily work. I'm off to perform an emergency surgery. https://t.co/lE7Wi89P7J pic.twitter.com/0JUtnfFUkJ
— Real Surgeon (Hiroto Kitahara) (@HirotoKitahara) September 14, 2025

This is why people say it's hard to have multiple petspic.twitter.com/0wzwMy9atY
— Kyosuke (@HOMEALONe_ksk) September 12, 2025

◆Science (science, learning, technology)
Ancient Egyptian copper smelter unearthed in Sinai Peninsula, including a block weighing over 1 kg | Mainichi Shimbun

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, and business)
Tokyo District Court rules that dismissal for lack of ability is valid after 10 years of employment as a new graduate | Labor News | Labor News

30-year-old arrested for bringing banned fruit 'to eat on board' | Mainichi Shimbun

Bullet marking analysis sparks skepticism after activist shooting | 47NEWS

[Breaking News] US Asks Japan to Postpone Recognition of Palestinian Statehood | 47NEWS

Clarification of who must undergo sexual offense history checks, including children's cafeterias and entertainment agencies | 47NEWS

Ethiopian suspect arrested for stabbing an executive | NHK | Incident

Record-breaking rainfall and flooding in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, and other areas; 1,312 households ordered to evacuate in Inabe City: Chunichi Shimbun Web

22-year-old man arrested in shooting of right-wing political activist Kirk, authorities announce: Asahi Shimbun

22-year-old man arrested in shooting of right-wing political activist Kirk - YouTube

UN Adopts Resolution Supporting Two-State Coexistence for Israel and Palestine | NHK | Israel/Palestine

Trump vows to take tough stance against Putin, saying he's 'at his limit' - Nikkei

3 million Expo tickets remain unused? Transportation capacity limits mean they may not be used | Mainichi Shimbun

'Nepo Kids' Spreads on TikTok and Other Social Media, Criticism Intensifies. What's Causing Young People's Discontent in Nepal? | NHK | Web Special

22-year-old arrested for shooting death of Charlie Kirk... confesses to father, family reports through friend: Yomiuri Shimbun

22-year-old suspect arrested by investigators confessed to his father in the shooting death of conservative activist Kirk - Sankei News

US urges Japan to reject Palestinian recognition; government to decide next week | 47NEWS

Trump reveals suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk shooting death...US media reports: 'We're in a spiral of violence': Yomiuri Shimbun

Disappointing 'Ishiba's resignation': Masako Akagi's thoughts on the Moritomo Gakuen scandal | Mainichi Shimbun

Kirk shooting: 'Suspect in custody' announced by Utah governor | NHK | USA

[Breaking News] The United Nations General Assembly adopted the New York Declaration in support of the coexistence of two states: Israel and Palestine.

vs Hezumaryu | Genki Kakimoto

'If there's no law, I'll kill you.' Hatred towards Kurds escalates after House of Councillors election: Tokyo Shimbun Digital

Pentagon punishes mockers after investigating social media following Kirk shooting - Sankei News

President Trump sends letter to NATO member states regarding Ukraine situation | NHK | President Trump

Focus: Mass veterans' problem looms over Russian society, risking political instability | Reuters

Hidden camera found inside elementary school looks just like a fire alarm: Principal cites 'crime prevention' | Mainichi Shimbun

Turkish man arrested for leaving scene of rear-end collision on Tohoku Expressway, driving without a license, 2-year-old child in critical condition - Sankei News

Saitama Prefectural Police arrest 45-year-old Yokohama doctor on suspicion of non-consensual sex with female junior high school student in his car - Sankei News

Israeli soldiers raid 'No Other Land' director's home in West Bank

Nikkei Stock Average Hits Highest Point: 'I Don't Think It's a Bubble' - Renowned Individual Investor CIS - Nihon Keizai Shimbun

Iran: Changes in crackdown on women not wearing hijabs, three years after protests | NHK | Iran

Chinese citizens' true feelings about the anti-Japanese campaign at the Unit 731 museum | Mainichi Shimbun

With only 6 yen in his bank account, 'Starving to death in the 21st century...': Why did a 73-year-old craftsman who robbed a downtown tobacco shop refuse welfare benefits? | NEWSjp

Concerns raised about abuse of forced hospitalizations for people without mental illnesses: 'I thought I'd never be able to leave' [Tochigi Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun

Haneda Airport inspector arrested for allegedly stealing cash from passenger during baggage inspection | NHK | Incident

Fixed line and other communication outages restored in parts of Osaka, Kyoto, and Hyogo | NHK | Communications

Kibun Foods to voluntarily recall approximately 240,000 units of its crab-flavored kamaboko 'The SURIMI' | NHK

Communications outages affect 110 calls: 'In emergencies, call from your cell phone or public phone' | NHK | Communications

Communications outages across Osaka and Kyoto prefectures, making landline calls difficult to use | NHK | Communications

A motorcycle falls over and the driver is hit by at least 10 cars and dies on the Shiga Shin-Meishin Expressway (September 15, 2025) - YouTube

[Video] Communication outage across Osaka and Kyoto prefectures
Landline phones are difficult to use

Article here ↓ https://t.co/SGvAjC3pTG #nhk_video pic.twitter.com/lW07iK8oqT
— NHK News (@nhk_news) September 16, 2025

Shooting of US activist: firings spurt after celebrations, possibly a coordinated effort - CNN.co.jp

Suspect was dating a transgender woman; authorities investigate shooting death of US conservative activist | Mainichi Shimbun

US greenhouse gas emissions reporting to be abolished by companies 1 photo International News: AFPBB News

17 years after Nepal's monarchy was overthrown, corrupt figures betray a betrayed people: Asahi Shimbun

Shogakukan Labor Union decides to withdraw from the Japan Federation of Publishing Workers' Unions, sending shock waves through publishing and other media labor unions... (Hiroyuki Shinoda) - Expert - Yahoo! News

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)

Lightning caused the lights to go out at Kiyone Station. I can still buy tickets, but the ticket gates don't work. Is it the flash of lightning? pic.twitter.com/yBsNAGILmu
— Hattori IQYO (@iqyo) September 12, 2025

A student who enrolled in the school in his second year of junior high wrote, 'I am a junior high school student.' 'There are some second-year junior high school students who are unsure about the difference between b and d.' - Togetter

Hobonichi Taroman Expo - Do not queue - Those wishing to enter should wait near the entrance - Once the entrance opens, please enter calmly in order - There are no numbered tickets

There are only elements that will make it a mess #Taroman
— Funukeya (@hunukeya) September 14, 2025

What happens when you turn the rudder hard on a tanker traveling at full speed? Here's a video of us trying it out. The command 'hard starboard' corresponds to 'hard starboard.' Surprisingly, there is no major rocking. This is also an inspection item that is always carried out when test-running a new tanker. However, it is a rudder angle that is not normally used, so it can be quite nerve-wracking. pic.twitter.com/xjvHcxABu5
— Toko Kaiun 🚢✨ Tanker shipping company (@tokokaiun) September 14, 2025

What does 'blue tarp that isn't blue' mean? The story behind the development of 'Green Tarp,' which broke industry conventions | Cainz Next Door

'The usual accident happened.' Why are there so many accidents at the T-junction of Yamabiko Bridge, a famous accident hotspot in Kanagawa? Exploring reasons other than speeding and inattention - Togetter

The fact that condominium repair reserve funds cannot be invested and are destined to be killed by inflation is the biggest weakness of condominiums, which is criticized by those who prefer detached houses → 'detached houses are better because there is only one decision maker' - posfie

When I received instruction at school that I didn't agree with, I wrote in my communication book, 'My daughter told me about XX yesterday. Thank you for your kind guidance.' - Togetter

A Supermarket Vanilla Ice Cream Tasting Competition Results in a Very Uninteresting Result: 'In the End, Haagen-Dazs is the Best' - Togetter

'The rubber and vinyl gloves I use for cleaning wet areas seem to let in odors and water.' Is this my own sweat? → Explanations and recommendations from people who use them at work - Togetter [Togatter]

A book written by Plato 2,400 years ago begins with a rebuttal to the idea that 'it's better to exploit loopholes in the rules and make money,' showing that humanity has always had the same concerns but has been unable to do anything about them. - Togetter [Togatter]

A specialist explains the disease 'aortic dissection' in five stages, from children to doctors, in 140 characters or less - Togetter

'Serves those who stayed up all night' trending... Disney Parade preview performance canceled due to high temperatures 'I guess the people who stayed up all night are just here for the merchandise' 'Even those who followed the rules can't see it' - Togetter

A woman who lost 65kg talks about the diet she ate during her diet, and shares her tips for reducing calories without giving up on the foods she loves, like 'steamed rice' and 'chicken ham' - Togetter

Thoughts on people who try to gain the upper hand by denying that others are 'interesting' | Books&Apps

My face turns red after just one beer... Is this an allergic reaction rather than a problem of alcohol intolerance? Or is it a flushing reaction? - Togetter

I bought a luxury gel pillow to alleviate my stiff shoulders, but every night I fall asleep watching my dog sleep on the pillow. pic.twitter.com/Rw4Yc9GDwr
— Kuusan's Mama (@kukuri_shibainu) September 14, 2025

By the way, this is the child who taught the younger child how to use a pillow. pic.twitter.com/69D2Fo05LS
— Kuusan's Mama (@kukuri_shibainu) September 15, 2025

'Spending 50,000 yen at Saizeriya was fun,' a screenshot of a customer spending over 50,000 yen sparks controversy after posting it. Apparently, he ordered every bottle of wine he could find. - Togetter

When I was working part-time at a DVD rental store, older men would come in regularly and ask to read out the titles of movies starring AV actresses. To deal with this, we created a system where older men would come in and read the titles for them. - Togetter

'It was the last minute' - A tense video of a Suzuki Jimny narrowly escaping from a flooded underground parking lot during record-breaking rains has become a hot topic. 'It's like a scene from a movie' - 'Just like a Jimny' - Togetter

It was crazy... pic.twitter.com/9gwcZBfoQz
— Sumirnoffx (@sumirnoffx) September 13, 2025

◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
According to local gals and followers, the idea that the social media ban is the cause of the 'Nepal riots' is a misconception - Togetter

What will the 'eSIM for all iPhone models' bring? Why Rakuten doesn't support 5G on the Apple Watch? The current state of the telecommunications industry as seen through Apple's new products - Keitai Watch

[I want to watch it forever] Robots that keep giving toothpicks and robots that keep receiving toothpicks - Niconico Video

How to replace your iPhone every year | Ayase and Kita-Ayase Apartments

Chocolat Planet's Matsuo's 'Amateurs shouldn't use social media' comment receives mixed reviews: 'I understand because slander is rampant' and 'It's just celebrities stepping in where amateurs are.' - Togetter

Regulating social media by calling the removal of illegally uploaded TV programs for copyright infringement 'deletion' is a bit much, no matter what you think - Cyber Dust

Before I knew it, I had become a core developer of Firefox. 25 years since reporting a bug that never got fixed [Focus] | LevaTech Lab (LevaTech LAB)

Tokushima Prefecture and KDDI Form Comprehensive Partnership to Prepare for a Major Nankai Trough Earthquake - Interview with KDDI President Matsuda on Pre-Disaster Prevention Initiatives Utilizing 'AI Drones' and 'Starlink' - Keitai Watch

The history of open source licenses as contracts and the looming risk of violations: Towards an era of two-tiered enforcement of contracts and copyrights – Shuji Sado

This is a phrase often heard by people who create Excel macros. #JTCCommon # JTCOjisanPic.twitter.com /Cxj4Ng9nDS
— Matsuda Kouta [Almost Official] Yurufuwa DX (Solyetei student) 5550 (@matudakta) September 13, 2025

'There was an owl sitting cross-legged on my timeline, but when I opened the notification bar and came back, it was gone. Was it an illusion?' I recreated it in an illustration and it was found safely. 'What I thought were legs were wings.' 'It's amazing how accurately you can draw it.' - Togetter

◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)
In the Japanese web novel world, there is a concept called the 'Reincarnation Track,' but in the Korean web novel world, there is a '5700-character' concept that says, 'If you send a nitpick or criticism to the author of a web novel, you will be reincarnated into the world of the novel.' - Togetter [Togatter]

Regarding the release of 'INT' and his resignation | Jini | Game Seminar

'When I swapped them, one square increased!' ← Why is this? [11th Hijiki Festival] - Niconico Video

The Disruptive Disciplinary Committee Member, Otomachi Una [Software Talk Theater] - Niconico Video

There's a witch among us! - Niconico Video

Bowser's conversation with Princess Peach is completely unexciting - Niconico Video

Official website for the TV anime 'Victoria with a Lot of Cards in Her Hand'

TV anime 'Victoria with a Lot of Cards in Hand' Ultra Teaser PV | TV anime adaptation confirmed! - YouTube

⊱────⊹⊱✦⊰⊹────⊰
#Victoria with a large hand
TV anime adaptation confirmed!
⊱────⊹⊱✦⊰⊹────⊰

✦ Visual release commemorating the decision to make a TV anime

✦Ultra teaser PV released https://t.co/WhFFKrX3a2

✦Cast Announcement Victoria #Anzai Chika
Nonna #Shion Wakayama
Jeffrey #YoheiAzagamipic.twitter.com /0nMMgl49G6
— 'Victoria with a Lot of Cards' TV Anime Official (@tefudavictoria) September 12, 2025

Unparalleled Rib Records - Niconico Video

Serious Ramen Jiro made by a Jiro fan - Niconico Video

[Conclusion: Best USB Charger of 2025] I finally bought and tested the monster 'UGREEN Nexode 500W' with my own money → Everything about it was 'out of the ordinary.' - Niconico Video

Fukumanishiyama is close to playing Galapagos 100th game, what are their thoughts on each other? - Women's Champion Fukuma and Double Women's Champion Nishiyama meet - [15th Women's Shogi Championship] = Photo by Kitano Arata - YouTube

Ambitions of the Sky - Niconico Video

Rei Adachi encounters an alien [VOICEROID Theater] - Niconico Video

Please give me your daughter pic.twitter.com/z7e722rxRb
— Roku (@hardestplus) September 14, 2025

Accountability for the Indie Industry | nyalra

Can you actually complete a game by following the instructions of a 'personal computer'?

Omocoro's article on 'directive-obsessed people' is both entertaining and thought-provoking. It also perfectly articulates the negative impact of directive-obsessed people. - Togetter

Such a wonderful customer #Sakuma's mangapic.twitter.com/vN0TYnrKNs
— Kaoru Sakuma (@sasakumako) September 14, 2025

Shy Yukari's Week Part 1 [A Week in the Life of a Socially Awkward Giraffe] - Niconico Video

Informed 📱⚡️ pic.twitter.com/GrmHq6DBQW
— Mainichihigoto (@mainichihigoto) September 14, 2025

Replying to @KimJinHyuk
— Abubu @ Healthy (@abubu_newnanka) September 15, 2025

A selfie of Freiren pic.twitter.com/MbrZLkavwa
— tenten (@tentenchan2525) September 14, 2025

Muzan gets his Revol Crush, and of course sparks fly!
I bet Tanjiro will get some unnecessary comments like 'I'm not a devil! I'm a demon!!' pic.twitter.com/bOI6Rocw3r
— Donkey Kong (@Donkey2018) September 14, 2025

[Original work alteration] The scriptwriter of Bocchi the Rock! has come under fire for saying that he altered the original bathing scene because he considered it 'noise.' Some have commented, 'It reminds me of Samge-sou (Sakura-sou)' and 'Have you forgotten about Sexy Tanaka-san?' - posfie

A while ago I drew a picture of Riamu and Hino making gyoza curry, but then I mentioned gyoza curry on the radio and it flipped over.pic.twitter.com/64gq4HWMQF
— Hiee's Person (@hieenohito) September 14, 2025

Shark Puri pic.twitter.com/KrO8xZeWhn
— Chaoup (@chaoup0608) September 14, 2025

#It seems like the number of followers increases during a 3-day weekend

High school girls recreating famous scenes during lunch break pic.twitter.com/X85JyP1zT1
— Gabuto (@GavucChi) September 14, 2025

https://t.co/ue8WNvFltx pic.twitter.com/RXx4T5D2Be
— Shunzou (@Shun_zou_) September 14, 2025

High school girls recreating famous scenes during lunch break pic.twitter.com/WtrdXUe5og
— Gabuto (@GavucChi) September 15, 2025

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— No outs, runner on third (@gigagigaz) September 15, 2025

The stupid idea of upper management: 'If we copy a popular light novel and have an artist we found on pixiv turn it into a manga, we'll make a ton of money!' → This is what can happen if you hire someone who only draws on pixiv - Togetter [Togatter]

It's Respect for the Aged Day, so # wowpic.twitter.com/MMg8mMIOsg
— Wogikubomushi (@wogikubomushi) September 14, 2025

ASCII.jp: 'The dating simulation I wanted to play, I was able to create it with AI' The evolution and challenges of AI games (1/4)

The important thing is to 'never start a war' - 'Mobile Suit Gundam' director Yoshiyuki Tomino | 47NEWS

◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
Chocolat Pla Matsuo's 'Amateurs shouldn't use social media' remarks spark criticism (1/2 pages) - zakⅡ

Amazing Lightsaber Battle | Attack of the Clones (Episode 2) | Star Wars - YouTube

The Witcher Season 4 Teaser Trailer - Netflix - YouTube

'The Flood' Teaser Trailer - Netflix - YouTube

[First day]
In the makuuchi bouts. #sumo #sumo #SeptemberTournament #AutumnTournamentpic.twitter.com /50AlfsoAJE
— Japan Sumo Association Official (@sumokyokai) September 14, 2025

This prize flag features Usagi, a friend of Chiikawa, who appeared in the match between Ura and Oshouma on the first day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.

#Cute #Rabbit #Urapic.twitter.com /ui2ATfo5j5
— Jiji Press Photo Department (@jiji_shashinbu) September 14, 2025

Robbers break into Ichiro's home, wife sprays pepper spray but prevents burglary from entering bedroom - US report | Tokyo Sports WEB

◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
'Gatsun Cho Mikan,' a mandarin orange that aims to be as good as a real mandarin orange, will be released on Monday, September 15th! | Akagi Dairy Co., Ltd.

'Morinaga Baked Pudding Cafe au Lait' will be released nationwide from Tuesday, September 23rd | News Release | Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.

New releases of 'Nokyo Raw Milk Coffee Milk' and 'Nokyo Raw Milk Strawberry Milk' | Kyodo Dairy Co., Ltd. Meito/Nokyo Series

[Sukiyaki x Pizza: A Shocking Collaboration] Pizza Hut Launches 'Sukiyaki Tsukimi Pizza,' Made with Luxurious Domestic Beef! A Campaign to Win a ¥5,000 Gift is Also Being Held! | Press Release from Pizza Hut Japan Co., Ltd.

Ringer Hut Nagasaki Champon (vertical type) Ringer Hut Spicy Champon (vertical type) New Release: September 29, 2025 | Acecook Co., Ltd.

Kamatama-style Mazesoba with Oyster Stock and Soy Sauce, New Release October 6, 2025 | Acecook Co., Ltd.