Headline news for April 17, 2026
Seven Bank, a subsidiary of Seven & i Holdings, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a campaign on X where you can win a keyboard with the same typing feel as Seven Bank ATMs. To participate in the campaign, simply follow the official Seven Bank X account (@7BankOfficial) and repost the following post. Five winners will be randomly selected to receive a Topre 'REALFORCE' R4 Keyboard/R4HA21 original design keyboard with the same typing feel as Seven Bank ATMs and an original key strap, while 20 winners will receive an original key strap and a miniature Seven Bank ATM-style strap.
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— Seven Bank [Official] (@7BankOfficial) April 17, 2026
We're holding a gift campaign to express our gratitude for 25 years of support!
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We're giving away exclusive sets, including a 'REALFORCE Special Design Model' with the same typing feel as an ATM, to a total of 25 lucky winners.
■ How to enter: ① Follow @7BankOfficial ② Repost this post
See comments for details ↓ pic.twitter.com/nVdea8Z2Vd
Incidentally, on the same day of the same month in the past, we published the following article.
Avatarify, an open-source deepfake tool that allows you to impersonate others in real time on Zoom and Skype - GIGAZINE
An enzyme capable of breaking down plastic bottles has been accidentally created at a research facility - GIGAZINE
Google announces the official launch of 'Funding Choice,' a tool that collects fees from users who block ads and returns them to the operators - GIGAZINE
A bug causing system speed slowdowns in the latest version of Windows 11; here's how to fix it - GIGAZINE
An image created with AI won a photo contest, but the creator declined the award, stating that 'AI images are not photographs' - GIGAZINE
A dedicated photographer spent 1060 hours capturing the night sky in a single image, and the beautiful nebula image is now publicly available - GIGAZINE
It has been proven once again that baking a non-functional MacBook Air in an oven completely destroys it - GIGAZINE
It has been revealed that 2,439 accounts of users who rated negative reviews on Steam as 'helpful' have been restricted - GIGAZINE
◆ Ideas (notes, miscellaneous things)
I received multiple calls from an unknown number displaying 'Seo Virus,' and the voicemail messages were also frightening → The story of how its true identity was revealed: 'Too well-made as a short horror story' - Togetter
— Makurume (@MAMAAAAU) April 17, 2026
I was laughing hysterically when I heard that my friend, who has a real sense of the world (and I mean that as a compliment), was working at a place where an 8.5-hour shift was recorded as 8.3 hours instead of 8.5 hours, and that he split his one-hour break into two 0.5-hour segments: one from 12:00 to 12:50 and another from 13:00 to 13:50.
— Minamizu Aoyama (@sdkddsk0254) April 16, 2026
[Notice of Temporary Closure]
— Suzuhara Zoo (@su_zoo_hara) April 16, 2026
Today, April 17th (Friday), our rabbit Rin-chan let out a strange cry, and perhaps in response to the sound, a large number of crickets gathered from outside the park, making it extremely noisy. Therefore, we will be closing the park temporarily.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we appreciate your understanding.
I was asked to make my breasts bigger and received three retakes.
— Tamaki Kira (@kawaii_is_curse) April 16, 2026
When I sent a message saying, 'I can't make it any bigger than this...!', I received a reply saying, 'You can do it, Sensei! Don't give up!!'
I received a screenshot of the additional money I sent, and I still haven't drawn anything with bigger breasts than that . https://t.co/ZXZ95mEluq
◆Science (Science, Academics, Technology)
New research suggests that the Atlantic Ocean's crucial ocean current system may be closer to collapse than previously thought - CNN.co.jp
The new term for temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius is 'extreme heat day,' according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. What was the name that became a hot topic on social media? | NHK News | Weather, Japan Meteorological Agency, Heatstroke
◆Society, Politics, and Economy (Events, World News, Business)
Israeli NGO files lawsuit against Spanish Prime Minister with ICC, alleging 'aiding and abetting war crimes' through exports to Iran. (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News
Chinese student arrested in March 2011 for raping and filming his girlfriend while she was unconscious. (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News
Doctor helicopter unable to fly for 487 days across 10 prefectures, 'lives cannot be saved': Asahi Shimbun
High naphtha prices impact everyday products: Plastic prices soar by 30%, leading to price increases for food packaging materials and other items - Nikkei
Self-Defense Forces personnel sing 'Kimigayo' at LDP convention / 'Violation' also occurred in book supervised by Ground Self-Defense Force Staff Office | Akahata Newspaper | Japanese Communist Party
Naphtha procurement is expected to continue until June, but price increases for intermediate goods are unavoidable, says Asahi Kasei president | Reuters
Polish far-right lawmaker likens Israel to Nazi Germany and criticizes 'genocide,' replaces Star of David on the flag with a swastika (1 photo) International News: AFPBB News
Even companies in Saitama Prefecture are having difficulty procuring naphtha, Governor reveals: Tokyo Shimbun Digital
'Prepared for backlash': The profound reasons why Yudetaro's CEO is actively promoting the employment of foreigners | Mainichi Shimbun
South Korea secures 270 million barrels of crude oil via a route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, enough to meet three months of domestic demand. (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News
Is there no hope for present-day Russia? Writer Ulitskaya speaks about 'power and silence': Asahi Shimbun
Former Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs warns of 'logical leaps' and 'impact on local areas.' What are the problems with the 'revenue quotas' imposed on national museums and art galleries? | Tokyo Art Beat
Two Greeks arrested in Turkey for displaying an Orthodox flag at Hagia Sophia, a World Heritage site used as a mosque. (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News
[Breaking News] Death threat letter sent to Chinese Embassy in Japan | 47NEWS
[Breaking News] Prime Minister denies political use of intelligence agencies | 47NEWS
[Breaking News] Suspect in Kyoto boy abandonment case says 'I strangled him to death' | 47NEWS
Kansai TV's 'Shunkan LIVE' broadcasts a different person as suspect Yuki Adachi | 47NEWS
'Trouble at home' on the day boy's body was found; father arrested for abandonment of boy's body reports absence from work | 47NEWS
Kyoto Prefectural Police to seize suspect Adachi's car as early as the 17th in connection with the abandonment of a boy's body in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture | Kyoto Shimbun Digital, Kyoto/Shiga news site
Kyoto Prefectural Police 'Seized over 30 items' during house search in case of boy's body abandonment in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture | Kyoto Shimbun Digital, Kyoto/Shiga news site
Pope Francis: 'The world is being ravaged by tyrants' - US President Trump reacts negatively - CNN.co.jp
Japan to become a 'country that sells lethal weapons': Formal decision expected early next week; despite a major policy shift, the ruling party has run wild and is rushing to reach a decision: Tokyo Shimbun Digital
Lufthansa subsidiary to ground 27 aircraft due to soaring fuel costs | NHK News | Aviation, Germany, crude oil prices
Pope criticizes 'tyrant' who is devastating the world: 'Woe to those who exploit religion and the name of God' (6 photos) International News: AFPBB News
[Exclusive] Principal's explanation contradicts Henoko ship captain's statement to students that it was a 'protest ship,' as documented in last year's training report - Sankei News
'I strangled him to death,' adoptive father confesses during questioning before arrest in case of abandonment of boy's body in Nantan, Kyoto - Sankei News
Kyoto Prefectural Police seize passenger car registered in adoptive father's name; dashcam footage to be analyzed and forensic work to be conducted; suspected use in transporting body - Sankei News
Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire | NHK News | Middle East, Israel, Lebanon
Israel and Lebanon's 10-day ceasefire goes into effect... US-Iran talks may be progressing: Yomiuri Shimbun
◆Lifestyle (Life, Living, Health)
I brought a clear file folder with Mucha's artwork to work, and my boss said, 'I don't think that anime artwork is suitable for the workplace.' → 'What? You don't know Mucha?!' - Togetter
I couldn't understand for a moment why this mail had insufficient postage. 'This is where education is needed,' someone commented. Indeed, many people may not know this anymore. - Togetter
Fish shop owner wonders, 'Why aren't our 298 yen fried cod bento boxes selling...?' → Various suggestions for improvement poured in from everyone, including adding side dishes, changing the rice seasoning, and changing the container - Togetter
Middle schools in the Kanto region are shifting their school trip destinations from Kyoto and Nara to Hokkaido; a surge in schools choosing 'Hakodate by Shinkansen' to avoid the intense summer heat: Hokkaido Shimbun Digital
'Toyama City's Asset': 20 Years Since the Toyama Port Line Became an LRT - Number of Users Has Increased Significantly Since Before Opening (Published April 16, 2026) | KNB NEWS NNN
The Japan Meteorological Agency has announced the name 'extreme heat day,' referring to days with a maximum temperature of 40 degrees Celsius or higher... In a survey, it received the most votes, surpassing 'super hot day' and 'extreme heat day': Yomiuri Shimbun
The new term for temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius is 'extreme heat day,' according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. What was the name that became a hot topic on social media? | NHK News | Weather, Japan Meteorological Agency, Heatstroke
◆IT & Gadgets (Internet, Software, Hardware, Mobile)
Nine workers are suing 'Timee,' a job placement service, claiming that last-minute cancellations of part-time jobs are illegal, arguing that 'a labor contract was established at the time of matching.' They are seeking unpaid wages and other compensation. (Yomiuri Shimbun)
How can creators protect their creative expression in the age of AI? An interview with lawyer Kensaku Fukui on SNS survival strategies based on copyright and terms of service | Bijutsu Techo (Art Notebook)
Plugins, global styles, and other features are now available on all paid WordPress.com plans.
US Navy halts training for an hour due to Starlink communication failure, highlighting the risks of reliance on SpaceX | Reuters
[Exclusive] Kyoto boy's body abandoned: Location data from suspect Adachi's smartphone and car navigation system analyzed, leading to the discovery of body and sneakers - Kyoto Prefectural Police | Kyoto Shimbun Digital, Kyoto and Shiga news site
AI 'magically discovers' targets: 'Claude' may have been used in attacks on Iran [The Age of AI]: Asahi Shimbun
[Kazuki Kasahara's Ubiquitous Information Bureau] What is a bundled version of Office, Microsoft 365 Personal (24 months), that allows you to choose between a subscription or a perpetual license, and a PC with it? - PC Watch
I...I'll tell you exactly what just happened!
— ryoppippi (@ryoppippi) April 17, 2026
This is something I was working on as a personal service (it hasn't been released yet).
I had the development environment running locally, and then I asked Claude Code to debug the implementation of the backend API.
And I completely forgot that I had set up basic authentication (temporary) and made the request.
Then
0.… https://t.co/IOAJK7sYwB
◆Anime, Games, and Manga (Subculture)
[Retro Game Let's Play] A Crazy Port of GG! [Space Harrier / Game Gear] - Nico Nico Douga
#skeb pic.twitter.com/Yg4X2fxpBY
— Hoshino Ruru 🌷 Illustrator (@ruruhoshino) April 16, 2026
[Are there no otaku-friendly gyaru girls!?] Opening theme 'HIDE AND SEEK' (i-dle) Non-credit - YouTube
TV anime 'The Princess Knight is the Barbarian's Bride' non-credit opening video - YouTube
'Wistoria of the Wand and Sword' – taigaai
The erotic doujin culture of projecting all sorts of sexual fantasies onto copyrighted heroines is accepted by almost all Japanese otaku, but it's quite amusing how, when it comes to game modding culture, they suddenly become a bunch of 'Follow the law!' Seriously, it's a far superior culture than making anime heroines defecate into personality-excreting jelly. - posfie
【AKASAKI】Shake Na Baby (TV Anime 'Marriage Toxin' Collab MV) - YouTube
Theatrical anime 'Paris ni Saku Etoile' opening scene | Now showing! - YouTube
✨🎉Information Released!🎉✨ #ChayamachiOshiFestival
— Chayamachi Oshi Festival (@oshifestival) April 17, 2026
📢 Exhibitor booths and stage events have been revealed!
📅 June 20th (Sat) & 21st (Sun)
There will be plenty of exhibitor booths and stages to liven up the venue! 💖
Please check the official website 👀✨
▼Details here 👇 https://t.co/w9OoFWeAtX #OshiFes pic.twitter.com/mibsfz0sZ3
◆Sports, Entertainment, Music, and Film (Entertainment)
[Special Announcement] New series 'Ultraman Teo' starts July 4th (Sat)! - YouTube
'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Glogoo' Final Trailer | 'Parents protect their children, and...children protect their parents' | Opening in theaters May 22nd (Fri)! - YouTube
Report from the press conference held during the filming of the movie 'Border' (all-Kansai production) has arrived!! - K2 Pictures
Rikuryu retires; US also reports the news; NBC says 'retires as champion' - Sankei News
◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
Returning in a heavyweight version! 'Super Thick-Cut Pork Loin Cutlet' now on sale | Matsuya Foods
Premium Choco Croissants & Sweets: Gion Tsujiri - Rich Matcha | Rich Peach | Saint Marc Cafe
Tomato and Egg Curry Udon | The udon here is alive. Marugame Seimen
(PDF file) [Royal Host] 'Black x Black Hamburger' revamped & 'Royal Host Hamburger' born, with improved coarseness of the hamburger patty and a flavor that better complements the traditional sauce.
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