Headline news for April 14, 2026
Two poster visuals for ' Spider-Man: Brand New Day, ' a film depicting Peter Parker/Spider-Man's new adventures, have been released in Japan and the US, coinciding with CinemaCon, the world's largest film business convention.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' takes place four years after the events of the previous film, 'Spider-Man: No Way Home.' For the sake of the people he loves, Peter continues his fight, erasing his own existence from people's memories. In one of the visuals, the image of his girlfriend, MJ, who has forgotten him, is reflected in Spider-Man's eyes.
Another visual depicts a new threat looming.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' will be released simultaneously in Japan and the US on Friday, July 31, 2026.
[Worldwide Premiere!] The highly anticipated new film, 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' trailer [Simultaneous release in Japan and the US on July 31st (Friday)!] - YouTube
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Jack Dorsey calls for the repeal of all intellectual property laws, and Elon Musk agrees - GIGAZINE
The US is investigating the security risks posed by TP-Link, the world's largest wireless LAN equipment manufacturer, while TP-Link claims that 'the US TP-Link and the Chinese TP-Link are separate entities' - GIGAZINE
Chinese retail giants are supporting exporters' domestic sales with 3.92 trillion yen, accelerating the trend of abandoning the US and aiming to return to the domestic market - GIGAZINE
Taking cold showers for just one week could potentially change your body at a cellular level and improve your health - GIGAZINE
In India, three-wheeled 'electric rickshaws,' not four-wheeled EVs, are dominating the industry, and surprisingly, a Japanese company holds the top market share - GIGAZINE
I attended an event where you could ask Bluesky developers anything, such as 'Are there any plans to implement key accounts?' and 'Are there any plans to establish a Japanese branch?' and it was a very fulfilling event where ideas that will be added to the developers' 'to-do list' came pouring out one after another - GIGAZINE
We asked the people behind Bluesky everything we wanted to know, including 'Bluesky's ambitions,' 'Bluesky's monetization plan,' 'the specifications of Bluesky's official servers,' 'whether the API will ever become unavailable,' and 'the relationship between Jack Dorsey and Bluesky' - GIGAZINE
Popular 'natural spring water' was actually just wastewater and was the source of a diarrhea outbreak - GIGAZINE
A service has emerged that fully automates the 'swatting' harassment tactic, which involves sending in special forces based on false reports - GIGAZINE
A heat engine capable of converting heat into electricity with higher efficiency than a steam turbine, without any moving parts, has been invented - GIGAZINE
A report tracing the origins of the mysterious symbol '⍼' included in Unicode has been published - GIGAZINE
Allegations that lesser-known artists are receiving unfair compensation on music streaming services - GIGAZINE
How did a user who was billed over 20,000 yen by Adobe for canceling their subscription early manage to avoid payment? - GIGAZINE
◆ Ideas (notes, miscellaneous things)
Common sense dictates that the President of the United States would never make such a statement that disregards international law. It's all over now, I'll take your life. Come on, come on! This scoundrel is claiming to be the President of the United States. Damn, if I die here I'm just a social media addict. Mr. President, I'll face you. To cross swords with America is the ultimate honor of bushido.
— Dongame No. 6 (@dongame6) April 12, 2026
I saw a post saying that there are two types of large breasts: glandular and fatty, but without reference images of each, it's hard to say anything...
— Nanane Kozakura (@ainanakura) April 14, 2026
Without a reference image, it's hard to say anything...!
◆Science (Science, Academics, Technology)
Congratulatory Address at the 2026 University of Tokyo Undergraduate Entrance Ceremony (by Hideki Noda, Playwright, Director, and Actor) | University of Tokyo
◆Society, Politics, and Economy (Events, World News, Business)
[Breaking News] [Exclusive] Body found in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture identified as missing 11-year-old boy - Kyoto Prefectural Police | Kyoto Shimbun Digital Kyoto/Shiga News Site
Kyoto elementary school student missing: Body found in Nantan City confirmed to be missing boy; police to explain from 18:45 [Breaking News] | NHK News | Kyoto Prefecture, Incidents and Accidents
US blockade against Iran begins over Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliates | NHK News | Iran situation, President Trump, resources and energy
US begins blockade of Strait of Hormuz; Iran threatens retaliation; Vance says 'progress' in talks | Reuters
Image of Trump as Christ removed amid conflict with Pope over war with Iran - CNN.co.jp
Trump deletes Christ-like image from social media after criticism from supporters; conflict with Pope continues | Reuters
Pope says he is 'not afraid' of Trump, insists on a moral obligation to oppose war (4 photos) International News: AFPBB News
Italy reacts to Trump's criticism of the Pope; Prime Minister Meloni says it is 'unacceptable' | Reuters
[Analysis] Prime Minister Orbán's 'experiment' finally rejected by the people; Hungary heads for a change of government - BBC News
Orbán's defeat hits the US and Russia, says European editor - BBC News
Hungary's next prime minister will not oppose the 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine: Asahi Shimbun
The sharp increase in order suspensions in the manufacturing sector is directly impacting the weak point of naphtha dependence.
The impact on food is yet to be seen, and supply concerns have begun to emerge for some medical items. As of April, there have been almost no price increases related to Hormuz in the food industry, but private research firms have indicated that the next wave will come this summer or later through naphtha-derived packaging materials. Regarding pharmaceuticals and medical devices, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry jointly established the 'Headquarters for Securing Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices' on March 31, and there are concerns that shipments of some dialysis circuits, syringes, and medical gloves may become difficult from mid-April to August.
[Latest] Has the shotgun that was fired already been disposed of by the prosecution? 'I want the gun in question back.' Although he won the case on appeal and another shotgun was returned... Bear hunter Haruo Ikegami still hasn't gotten one shotgun back <Sunagawa City, Hokkaido> - YouTube
[Breaking News] Defense Minister says singing the national anthem is not a political act | 47NEWS
Koizumi's performance at LDP convention by a Self-Defense Forces officer did not violate the Self-Defense Forces Law | NEWSjp
Koizumi says that the singing of the national anthem by Ground Self-Defense Force members at the Liberal Democratic Party convention 'does not violate the Self-Defense Forces Law' - Nikkei
[Detailed Report] Ground Self-Defense Force Members Attend LDP Convention; Defense Minister Koizumi Continues to Avoid Attention During Press Conference [Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, President of the Liberal Democratic Party] [Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)]: Asahi Shimbun
Acting Secretary-General Hagiuda on the singing of the national anthem by an active-duty Self-Defense Forces officer at the LDP convention: 'The Ministry of Defense responded in advance that there was 'no problem'' | TBS NEWS DIG
LIXIL and Panasonic Group, among others, face 'undetermined delivery dates' for unit baths and other products due to naphtha procurement difficulties - Nikkei
Supply of apartments with fixed-term leaseholds has increased 2.7 times; some predict 'value will peak in the remaining 35 years' - Nikkei
Chinese Embassy Intrusion Incident: Self-Defense Force Officer Claims He Heard a Divine Message in a Dream | NHK News | Incidents and Accidents, Tokyo, Japan-China Relations
South Korean President posts criticism of human rights abuses, Israel retaliates, sparking unusual exchange of accusations on social media - CNN.co.jp
Regarding the Amendments to the Regulations Concerning Small-Value Depreciable Assets - Yayoi Co., Ltd. [Official]
[Breaking News] 'We do not consider it inappropriate,' says the head of the Ground Self-Defense Force | 47NEWS
The economic losses in the Asia-Pacific region due to the war with Iran are estimated at 47.5 trillion yen, according to a UN report - CNN.co.jp
[Hunter whose shotgun was stolen] 'This is strange. I don't understand.' It has been revealed that the prosecution had disposed of the rifle used as evidence. The hunter, from Sunagawa City, Hokkaido, expresses his anger as his lawyer rushes to confirm the details. | TBS NEWS DIG
Blockages in paint thinner distribution channels; Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akazawa requests businesses to resolve the issue | 47NEWS
[Breaking News] Kansai Economic Federation Chairman Criticizes Government Over Middle East Situation | 47NEWS
All companies withdraw from bidding for heavy oil procurement in Tochigi Prefecture; Middle East situation may be a factor | 47NEWS
[Breaking News] Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry requests clarification of blockages in paint thinner distribution | 47NEWS
Multiple tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz, shipping data reveals US blockade intensifies | Reuters
Even 'tofu,' a staple of low prices, is being affected by the situation in the Middle East: 'A major blow...' Long-established tofu shop to raise prices for the first time in three years (Published April 14, 2026) | NTV NEWS NNN
Ukraine recaptures Russian positions using only unmanned weapons, without deploying infantry - Nikkei
Unmanned weapons alone recapture position without infantry deployment, first time since invasion | NEWSjp
Column: The Iran attack highlights Japan's unique 'normalcy bias' - Hideo Kumano | Reuters
Southeast Asian countries 'visit Russia' amid oil crisis; Indonesia and others reach limits on reserves - Nikkei
Russian oil tanker saves Cuba, exposing the decline of US influence in Central America | Forbes JAPAN Official Website
Iran retaliates against US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz; reports also surface regarding next face-to-face talks | NHK News | Iran situation, Iran, President Trump
'Everyone's being too naive,' grumbled LDP lawmaker as endorsed candidates suffer consecutive defeats in Tokyo elections [Tokyo]: Asahi Shimbun
One in three elementary school students is a foreigner... Ibaraki Prefecture to increase the number of 'Japanese language support staff' in elementary and junior high schools by 1.5 times - Sankei News
[Exclusive] Private high school student in Shiga suffers spinal cord injury in ice hockey game; unable to walk on his own, but did not call an ambulance, still suffering from after-effects | Kyoto Shimbun Digital, Kyoto/Shiga news site
It appears CP-3243 has crashed after departing La Paz, Bolivia earlier today. The aircraft entered a circling pattern 24 minutes after takeoff, lasting 2 hours, before losing height. Last signal received from the aircraft was at 14:57:57. https://t.co/4ILr6h6ZqJ pic.twitter.com/jIdQT0h5n5
— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) April 13, 2026
Tragic development: A Cessna 550 Citation aircraft that had been reported as crashed in Cochabamba of Bolivia, has been traced, following a search operation that extended for several hours on 13 April.
— FL360aero (@fl360aero) April 13, 2026
According to reports, the aircraft with registration CP 3243 departed from El… pic.twitter.com/y2fsmKWc87
◆Lifestyle (Life, Living, Health)
During the closing remarks of a webinar, I mistakenly used the plural form 'Enjoy the rest of your days!', which got a big laugh from the native speakers → It turns out that using the plural form changes the meaning - Togetter
[NNMD🐴2026 will be held again from April 16th to May 15th!] This year, in conjunction with the birthday of #NiceNature (April 16, 1988 - May 30, 2023), we will be holding a donation event to support retired racehorses. It starts at 0:00 on April 16th! There are just over 50 hours left until NNMD2026 begins✨️
— Certified NPO Retired Horse Association (@rhainfo) April 13, 2026
'Nice Nature Memorial Donation... pic.twitter.com/neYqfButKj
Bumblebees: They're just flying around looking for females, so even if they hit a human in the face head-on, they'll just fly away (that just happened to me a moment ago) ← so cute
— DALT (@alt_dirty) April 12, 2026
Giant hornet: Even if you do nothing and even crouch down to show you have no hostile intentions, they will sting you with clear intent to kill (I have personal experience) ← Stupid, die.
'There's no place to build dedicated bicycle paths' is a complete lie! Remove the plantings from the sidewalks immediately! | Motor-Fan [Motor Fan] A media platform that primarily delivers articles on automobiles.
Over 40% of company employees 'quietly resign,' half of those in their 20s, according to a survey by Mynavi - Nikkei Shimbun
I used to think it was amazing how working adults always seemed to be out somewhere on weekends, but when I actually became one of them, I understood why: 'You can't get by otherwise.' - Togetter
On my way home from the convenience store, a crow attacked me from behind the head → It was furious, but then it started cawing in a sweet voice, so I took a closer look and realized it was a crow I knew - Togetter
Grandpa: 'For some reason, my car seems unmotivated today. It's slow to respond.' → A mechanic checks it and discovers something: 'It's not that it's unmotivated...' - Togetter
'They're aggressive and blame others for some reason,' 'They're victims of the times.' While new company employees are said to be problematic, university students who were directly hit by the coronavirus pandemic make outrageous complaints - Togetter
Mom is trying to save money by buying plastic wrap from a discount supermarket, but it's really difficult to cut. →Wait a minute, there are different types of plastic wrap sold at discount supermarkets, try this one - Togetter
A few days into the new first grade, I realized I'd forgotten something and rushed back to school, only to find it was as chaotic as Beika Town, with all sorts of incidents happening, which made me laugh. 'So adorable' - Togetter
None of the maid cafe girls who used to line up in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district are standing there... What on earth happened? - Togetter
Since this railway line will probably be entirely confined to Tanbara town, let's call it the Tanbara Railway.
— 🔖(Shiori) (@t_bookmarker583) April 14, 2026
Tanbara Town is also the birthplace of Isamu Saeki, who is considered the restorer of Kintetsu Railway, so we would like him to play a small role in the opening of this railway.
but…
If JR actually goes ahead and builds a shortcut line, I doubt Imabari will stay silent. https://t.co/JeJgIJOyAJ pic.twitter.com/rj0K5L1Y80
Frenchman: 'I heard that Shinto has millions of gods, but how do you know which god to pray to?' → Replies explaining the concept of gods gather - Togetter
When I was in junior and senior high school, I commuted by train for 1 hour and 20 minutes each way without questioning it, but I realized long after graduating that I could have done it in about 35 minutes by bicycle. - Togetter
I still remember when, as a university student, a guy who kept hitting on me despite my rejections stole an umbrella from the umbrella stand right in front of me as it was drizzling outside a convenience store. He showed no remorse whatsoever. - Togetter
Didn't anyone tell the convenience store inside the university that school was closed today...? What a waste! 'Because now it's an AI that handles orders...' - Togetter
◆IT & Gadgets (Internet, Software, Hardware, Mobile)
No matter what kind of ads Trivago runs, the best deals are always found on the hotel's own website. I think all establishments would agree with this.
— Yoshikawa-ya 7th Generation @ Okuiizaka Anahara Onsen (Unofficial) (@machaki7th) April 9, 2026
Even if the price is the same, the profit saved by not incurring fees will eventually be passed on to the customer, creating a positive cycle. Listing on travel websites is essentially an advertising fee.
I used to dream of plugging this into my PDA (Palm) and being able to connect to the internet anytime, anywhere, and do all sorts of things, but I never imagined for a second that it would end up as junk. pic.twitter.com/q5GOT2KJoJ
— Takahashi Pyonta (@pyonta) April 13, 2026
Latest Bluesky trends in 2026 (Bluesky Meetup in Tokyo Vol. 4) | PDF
How I accelerated AWS serverless development with CloudCode
Spec-Driven Presentation Maker — Design what you want to convey first, and let AI build the slides | Amazon Web Services Blog
YouTubers focusing on beauty, competitive eating, and family-related content are suddenly having their monetization suspended one after another... But why are they receiving so many cold comments telling them to 'get a job'? 'There are a lot of shallow anti-profit people out there' - Togetter
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— Pro Baseball Null Data Repository f3 - nf3 - (@nf3_info) April 13, 2026
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— Twilog | Post Recording and Search (@twilog_official) April 13, 2026
Twilog is experiencing a surge in access from a large number of overseas IP addresses, several tens of times the normal volume, occurring both instantaneously and intermittently. This is believed to be an attack or malicious scraping related to AI, but it is difficult to defend against with simple measures.
I believe strong access control is necessary as a countermeasure. pic.twitter.com/gZ8zTibmxf
[Further information]
— Twilog | Post Recording and Search (@twilog_official) April 14, 2026
Aggressive requests started pouring in again today, shortly after 9 AM. Looks like today's workday has officially begun.
Currently, you need to log in to access Twilog. Regular users are likely already logged in, so there shouldn't be any restrictions. … https://t.co/rnBYW4zInV pic.twitter.com/11ceJhTobj
'I just realized my father, who passed away 16 years ago, lied about a gift,' illustrator Mori Chuck shared, adding, 'I've had a similar experience!' and calling it 'an episode that only shows love' - Togetter
au's official X account posted a quiz using a diagram used for 'color vision tests' with the question, 'What are the letters in this?', sparking controversy: 'Isn't there anyone in the company who can stop this?' → The post was quickly deleted and an apology was issued - Togetter
Record your browser activity and have AI write Playwright tests based on the results.
Google adds 'back button hijacking' to its spam policy violations, effective June 15, 2026, and will be subject to penalties.
I enrolled in the Open University of Japan hoping to get an Adobe student discount, but I couldn't use it. The reason for this was that I applied as a 'part-time student' instead of a 'full-time student,' as prompted by AI. - posfie
[Shopping Mountain Range] Finally Stable? After trying four different Wi-Fi 7 routers, I finally settled on the 'Aterm 19000T12BE' - PC Watch
Yahoo! JAPAN ID to unify login methods to 'passkey' for improved security and convenience | LINE Yahoo! Corporation
Codex boasts 3 million weekly active users; an interview with Mr. Sera of OpenAI Japan on the changing 'development style' | gihyo.jp
For those struggling with an overwhelming number of Obsidian reading notes: I've created a script to automatically fill in the cover image | Kohei Maeda
◆Anime, Games, and Manga (Subculture)
I drew a manga about Lucky Lilac and Kiseki. pic.twitter.com/JGllOWTBe6
— genesis_method (@genesis_method) April 12, 2026
To all participating circles at Kansai Comitia 76: We will be mailing you the following: [Circle ticket included, excerpt from the circle participation guide, sample book sticker, and delivery/pickup instructions]. If you do not receive them after two weeks, please contact us via official email.
— Kansai Comitia (@kansai_comitia) April 13, 2026
▼Click here for a detailed PDF including the layout diagram▼ https://t.co/Nyd6s2ncGc
▼For details on what will be sent, please check the official blog▼ https://t.co/BLrDAwrHr9 pic.twitter.com/v4ZFcLQspx
There were talks of an anime adaptation in Japan, but it fell through. What a shame. >Yoko Tsuno https://t.co/9qkf9PxEtj pic.twitter.com/73PB0Hh8pe
— Hiroshi kashiwagi (@Aparatyanomoget) April 14, 2026
This is the face of the person who lost all their money in FX trading, as seen in episode 4 of the anime 'Aimaimi'. It appears in volume 2 of the manga. https://t.co/FITD7Pwt7r
— Choboraunyopomi (@choboraunyopomi) April 13, 2026
Of course I'd be surprised. pic.twitter.com/SCp3TbDK3c
— Joe Sakurada (@hosokawaoyakata) April 13, 2026
Today's Uma Musume 4-panel comic: 'Lalala no La' pic.twitter.com/H64U5vLRhS
— Koutaross ω (@hagukoutaross) April 12, 2026
'I only stood up a little bit from the gate on Takarazuka Day, but everyone's making a big fuss about it, right, rookie?' #umamusume #馬娘pic.twitter.com/OlumytLyeV
— Aramori Rakko @ New book on consignment 🏇 ARAMORI (@aramori_susumu) April 13, 2026
I love the scene in 'Mobile Police Patlabor 2 the Movie' where Captain Goto, uncharacteristically, puts his body on the line to expose Arakawa's scheme to use Special Vehicles Division 2. pic.twitter.com/4y0wgAM3HR
— Sakichi Sasaki (@sakichi_sasaki2) April 13, 2026
In commemoration of the release of the Detective Conan movie pic.twitter.com/lgo6w1ZFjg
— Mun (@Suzu_Mun) April 11, 2026
The number of retorts has doubled! #UmaMusume #Tanuki pic.twitter.com/Y31igT7Enq
— Ebifurai@Tanuki's Tail (@Dered_Grex) April 10, 2026
'My First Time at an Internet Cafe!' – taigaai
Gonta and his parents, part 1 pic.twitter.com/to9QGGLYTt
— Oil Tomi🪤 (@takara_o_takara) April 13, 2026
After seeing this exchange,
— first_Oyaji (@the_thingX) April 14, 2026
The reason Disney is said to be strict about copyright is because they were doing business in a hellish situation where the awareness of copyright among Westerners is not much different from that of Asia and Southeast Asia, excluding Japan... https://t.co/HRAsk2EKkw
TV Anime 'The Story of a Clumsy Disciplinary Committee Member and a High School Girl with an Inappropriately Short Skirt' Non-Credit Opening Video | Airing on TOKYO MX (Mondays 11:30 PM), BS Asahi (Mondays 11:24 PM), and others!! - YouTube
TV Anime 'The Story of a Clumsy Disciplinary Committee Member and a High School Girl with an Inappropriately Short Skirt' Non-Credit Ending Video | Airing on TOKYO MX (Mondays 11:30 PM), BS Asahi (Mondays 11:24 PM), and others!! - YouTube
Arknights: Endfield - Core Version 'Spring Dawn, The Time of Arrival' PV | PS5® Games - YouTube
Overwatch Season 2 'The Great Summit' Official Trailer - YouTube
'Nothing happens.' Yoshiharu Tsuge Interview (Preview of 'Yoshiharu Tsuge Talks About Manga and Poverty') | Web Chikuma (Chikuma Shobo's reading site)
'Wistoria of the Wand and Sword' – taigaai
◆Sports, Entertainment, Music, and Film (Entertainment)
[Obituary] Yohei, member of comedy duo 'Kyohansha,' dies at age 26. He had posted on social media on the day of his sudden death and appeared on a podcast the day before. His agency announced, 'We have been told by doctors that it was due to an acute illness.' | TBS NEWS DIG (Page 1)
After ten years as a comedy instructor, I never imagined I'd receive news of a student's death. Moreover, they were one of the most talented comedy duos I'd ever seen among the many students I'd taught. When he first joined the training school, he had trouble finding a partner. Finally, around summer, he formed his current duo, and when I first saw their act, I thought, 'This is going to be something...'
— Yuuki Rock | Daily Column (@yuukirock0416) April 13, 2026
#If you see this, post a picture of yourself flying
— Kei Taguchi (@kei_taguchi) April 13, 2026
During filming, some people at the location were saying, 'They're filming Kamen Rider,' but I should have asked them if they thought it was a hero or a villainous executive (lol). pic.twitter.com/nwWmujLdFG
Kantala: The Descent of the Gods - Official Trailer - YouTube
◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
Perfect for early summer! Fruity and sweet-and-sour 'Caramel Corn Hyuganatsu & Lemon Flavor' released for a limited time - News Release | Tohato
Introducing the easy-to-eat 'Mini' series! 'Mini All Raisin' and 'Mini Harvest Crispy Sugar' newly released, and 'Mini All Pineapple' available for a limited time - News Release | Tohato
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