Headline news for October 31, 2025



Mitsukan has collaborated with Sumikko Gurashi to launch the ' Eat Hot Pot and Warm Up with Sumikko Gurashi Campaign ' on October 31, 2025. If you purchase Mitsukan ponzu or hot pot soup products and enter the campaign, you will be entered into a lottery to win original design merchandise.

Eat hotpot and warm up with Sumikkogurashi campaign

https://attamaro-sumikkocp-lp.stamp.iridgeapp.com/

In addition to Ajipon , the campaign covers all hot pot soup products, including ' Sesame Soy Milk Hot Pot Soup Straight, Delicious Until the End ' and ' Kimchi Hot Pot Soup Straight, Delicious Until the End .' Upload the receipt for the purchase of the target product on LINE, collect points, and apply.



As limited edition goods, you can win a 500 yen Quo Card Pay with 2 points, a limited edition tote bag with 5 points, and an extra-large Sumikkogurashi 'Neko' plush toy with 10 points in a lottery.



The campaign site also features recipe variations using Mitsukan's hot pot soup.



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

GeForce RTX 4090 melting issue likely due to cable issue, not GPU issue - GIGAZINE

Zookeepers confused by 'mane' growing from female-only lion - GIGAZINE

iPhones die when exposed to helium - GIGAZINE

It turns out that the two engineers who were fired and kicked out of Twitter, as reported in various media outlets, were a prank - GIGAZINE

Numerous reports of the sudden death of the most powerful consumer graphics card ever, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti - GIGAZINE

Pointing out that scientific research is going in the wrong direction due to a 'faulty system' - GIGAZINE

What is the surprising conclusion to the question, 'What is the planet closest to Earth?' - GIGAZINE

Twitter is reportedly considering asking for 3,000 yen per month to maintain its official mark - GIGAZINE

A petition campaign has started to protest the end of Windows 10 support, claiming it will cause a lot of junk files - GIGAZINE

◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)












◆Science (science, learning, technology)
Small in number, but powerful: The true nature of cells that suppress inflammation | Science Tokyo - Tokyo University of Science

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, and business)











A university student taking a nap in front of a station was assaulted and robbed of his cash by several men. The incident is being investigated as a robbery in Shiga. | Kyoto Shimbun Digital, a news site for Kyoto and Shiga.

Between 1:10 and 1:40 a.m. on the 30th, a male university student (19) from Otsu City was hit over the head by several men and robbed of approximately 6,000 yen at the rotary at the south exit of JR Yasu Station in Koshinohara, Yasu City, Shiga Prefecture.



Lost Ito City Mayor Takubo tearfully thanks citizens and staff, saying, 'I did my best.' He 'graciously accepts' the no-confidence motion, but avoids making any clear statement about the mayoral election. | FNN Prime Online

Mayor Maki Takubo of Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, loses his job... City council member who submitted a motion of no confidence: 'Dissolution without just cause is the act of a tyrant': Yomiuri Shimbun

Ito Mayor Takubo's winter bonus was blocked by just one day. City officials' quick thinking helped him save ¥1.9 million in taxes. | Daily Shincho








Financial Services Agency orders Iwaki Shinkin Bank to suspend operations for providing funds to anti-social groups - Nikkei

Iwaki Shinkin Bank ordered to improve business practices over suspicion of funding anti-social forces: Yomiuri Shimbun

[Breaking News] Iwaki Shinkin Bank apologizes for partial business suspension order | 47NEWS

US President's 'nuclear test order' sparks controversy, with missile modernization and confusion | 47NEWS

Prosecutor says investigation will 'cut down' labor unions. Is investigation illegal? Ruling today: Asahi Shimbun

Bullying in club activities known to classmates: High school life in fear as video goes viral [Kumamoto Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun

Lawson changes automatic doors to manual if bears are spotted, spreading nationwide [successive bear attacks]: Asahi Shimbun

[First explanation] What is the old provisional gasoline tax rate that will be abolished? How much will it reduce? : Asahi Shimbun

University students sue for wages after companies cancel last-minute spot work: Asahi Shimbun

Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Sato, who was involved in the slush fund scandal, was not allowed to attend the House of Councillors plenary session, an unusual move [Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, LDP President] [Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)]: Asahi Shimbun

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)











I got a call from someone claiming to be from the Aichi Prefectural Police's Criminal Investigation Division, and I was shocked... 'I want to know about the incident, so can you come to the Aichi Prefectural Police?' 'Before I tell you about the incident, there's something I want to ask you.' - Togetter

In Shakotan Town, Hokkaido, a report was made that 'two bears were staying in front of the elementary school gate' → The town requested the hunting association to respond, but the association refused to respond due to trouble with the vice-chairman - Togetter

One day, all my savings disappeared from my bank account → When I investigated, I found out that my bank account had been seized by Kyoto City, where I have never lived, for unpaid taxes - Togetter

Like a fraudulent bargain sale? Iwaki Shinkin Bank has received another business improvement order from the Financial Services Agency, saying it is no longer trustworthy. - Togetter

Children like to pay, so when they brush their teeth, they come running if you say '5puni please' → The judgment against adults is harsh and makes them cry - Togetter

New faces emerge at anti-immigration protests: Women, young people, families... Social media information is the basis for anxiety and dissatisfaction with foreigners: Tokyo Shimbun Digital

King Charles strips his brother of his title of 'Prince' and gives him his new name, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor - 3 Photos International News: AFPBB News

Japan Self-Defense Forces' 'Bear Fighting' Deployed Like in 'Shin Godzilla': 'No Training or Equipment' Says Ministry of Defense - Sankei News

National Police Agency considers using rifles to exterminate bears, with riot police officers expected to respond | Mainichi Shimbun

◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)




@motemen/ai-streamer: AI Zundamon will be commentating live - A space for poetry, creativity, and contemplation

Signal strength in major cities across Japan revealed | 2025 | NICT - National Institute of Information and Communications Technology

◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)







[Decotora] Stupid Game Exploration #55-1 'What are you doing, octopus?' [The Legend of the Speeding Decotora ~Man's Dream Highway~] - Niconico Video












Animate AEON Mall Ibaraki to Grand Open on November 20, 2025! Plus, there are plenty of special events to celebrate the grand opening! | Announcements | Animate Co., Ltd.








The outcome of the 'flower stand incident' that occurred at the 'Uma Musume' and 'ProSeka' live shows, the companies that were in flames were unable to refund, so both operators decided to refund the money... There are also rumors that the companies in the controversy have 'closed down' - Togetter

Genshin Impact: Realm of Stars - Creator Level and Benefit Adjustments

The Genshin story continues on PS5® - YouTube


Movie 'The One Who Steals This Book' Trailer (60 seconds) | December 26th (Friday) ROADSHOW - YouTube


'How to Use Life' Official Release Trailer [Please support with hype!] - YouTube


[Collapse: Star Rail] Golden Epic PV 'Goodbye, Cyrene' - YouTube


[Genshin] Story Movie 'Surprise Attack' - YouTube


Idli Episode 'The Sea Monster Lurking in the Hot Springs' | Zenless Zone Zero - YouTube


'Zenshin Machine Girl' gameplay video (boss introduction) - YouTube


Seven Desolate Prisons: Tree of Chaos - Launch Trailer | PS5® Games - YouTube


CHAO TALES: Halloween Special - YouTube


'Oh no! Surrounded by beautiful women! 2' Story Trailer | PlayStation®5 - YouTube


'I'm On Observation Duty 8' | Coming Soon - YouTube


Sweet Surrender - Launch Trailer | PlayStation®VR2 - YouTube


Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Free Update Announcement - YouTube


Idly's Late-Night Phone Call Ghost Story 2 'Eyes of the Deep Sea' | Zenless Zone Zero - YouTube


Idly's Late-Night Phone Call Ghost Story 1 'The Piano Echoing in the Middle of the Night' | Zenless Zone Zero - YouTube


'Model Debut4 #nicola / Model Debut4 Nicola' game introduction video - YouTube


Dungeon Minesweeper - Launch Trailer | PS5® & PS4® Games - YouTube


'Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twin Dragons of Destiny' Pre-order Trailer - YouTube


A foreign otaku transforms to match the image of a Japanese person, but is attracted to the otaku before the transformation, and the fan art of 'American Nerd Girl' is born - Togetter

I love Splatoon, and my sister sent me a letter saying, 'I found a Geem doll you're crazy about,' so I opened it and found out it was different. 'Your sister has great taste.' - Togetter




Looking back at Machi★Asobi Vol.29!! | CyberConnect2 Official

◆Sports, entertainment, music, movies (entertainment)
[Special audio content released] Special conversation! Susumu Hirasawa and neuroscientist Tatsuya Oguro: 'AI, music, and humans'




◆New products (clothing, food, shelter)




The 37th Ito En Oi Ocha New Haiku Grand Prize, Japan's largest creative haiku contest, will begin accepting submissions on Monday, November 3rd (national holiday)! Winning entries will be featured on the packaging of Oi Ocha! | Press release from the Ito En New Haiku Grand Prize Secretariat

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