Headline news for May 19, 2026



Mos Burger will be introducing a new hamburger on May 20th, 2026 (Wednesday): the 'Avocado Basil Burger with Rice Flour Buns, ' which uses vegetables and grains as its main ingredients and does not use any animal products as its primary ingredient.

Introducing a new plant-based burger with no animal products as its main ingredients! 'Avocado Basil Burger with Rice Flour Buns' – The soy patty has been revamped for the first time in 6 years, pursuing a taste, texture, and aroma even closer to meat.
(PDF file) https://www.mos.co.jp/company/pr_pdf/pr_260519_1.pdf

The avocado basil burger with rice flour buns maintains the concept of not using animal products as the main ingredients, but uses newly developed buns made with a blend of wheat flour and rice flour, and rich, creamy avocado. It aims to be accepted by a wide range of people, including those with dietary restrictions and health-conscious individuals. In conjunction with this, the 'soy patty' will also be renewed for the first time in six years.

The 'Avocado Basil Burger with Rice Flour Buns' will be priced at 620 yen (tax included) and will be added to the regular menu starting May 20, 2026.

Incidentally, on the same day of the same month in the past, we published the following article.

The Battleship Missouri Memorial, a 270-meter-long, world's largest surviving battleship, tells the story of 20th-century history with an overwhelming sense of grandeur - GIGAZINE

Why can't you divide a number by '0'? - GIGAZINE

A promotional video for 'Shin Universe Robo,' featuring Godzilla, Evangelion, Ultraman, and Kamen Rider transforming and combining, has been released, showcasing rich visuals in response to Hideaki Anno's request for 'plenty of theatrical flair' - GIGAZINE

Is the claim that 'Apple Vision Pro has inferior optical performance compared to Meta Quest 3' true? - GIGAZINE

Toxoplasma, a parasite that infects humans and transforms their hosts into a 'sexually attractive' state - GIGAZINE

How was the battle for the top-rated anime created? An interview with directors Higashi Tani and Takashi Otsuka, and producer Keiko Matsushita, who were involved in the production of the anime within the film 'Haken Anime!' - GIGAZINE

Funassyi and other local mascots engage in a pro-wrestling battle in 'It's Funabashi Market! Everyone Gather!' - Funassyi Edition - GIGAZINE

The legendary 'DC-3' aircraft has arrived in Japan; I participated in a test flight as part of the 'Breitling DC-3 World Tour' - GIGAZINE

Keihan unveils its first paid reserved-seat train, the 'Premium Car,' featuring 3-row seating, power outlets, and Wi-Fi - GIGAZINE

Disney's Star Wars hotel, which costs 800,000 yen for a two-night stay, is closing after just one year of operation - GIGAZINE

◆ Ideas (notes, miscellaneous things)













◆Science (Science, Academics, Technology)
Asteroid discovered just 8 days ago approaches Earth - CNN.co.jp

[Released May 19, 2026] Discovery of a activating mechanism supporting plant life activities - Elucidation of the basic mechanism that directly activates cell membrane proton pumps, and the mechanism by which stomata open - | 2026 Press Release List | Press Releases | Public Relations & Social Collaboration | University Information | Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology

First 100 Gbps-class wireless communication demonstrated at over 420 GHz | Research and Project Selection Information | Gifu University

◆Society, Politics, and Economy (Events, World News, Business)
Chinese authorities take 'two husbands' ad, which evokes infidelity, seriously. (Photo 1) International News: AFPBB News

Kaname Capital demands a reinvestigation by a third-party committee regarding the misuse of expenses by the chairman of Fukuda Denshi.

Fukuda Denshi Chairman Fukuda misused 154.49 million yen in expenses and other matters - Nikkei




Prime Minister Takaichi: 'I have not made any defamatory statements about other candidates.' She reiterates her denial of the Bunshun report - Nikkei Shimbun

Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki hints at 'strict judgment, including defamation,' against misinformation regarding the Henoko capsizing accident - Sankei News

The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) raided nine companies and the independent administrative agency that awarded the contract for the Hokkaido Shinkansen extension project on suspicion of bid-rigging: Asahi Shimbun

Two Americans arrested for allegedly trespassing into monkey enclosure in 'Punch' claim they did it as a punishment game and that they 'don't accept their arrest': Yomiuri Shimbun

Prime Minister Takaichi says she has 'never met' the man who made statements about her involvement in the defamatory video | NHK News | IT/Internet, Elections

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology urges 'appropriate contracts with transportation companies' for club activities following bus accident | Mainichi Shimbun

'We did it after losing a soccer bet': Two men claiming to be American citizens arrested for allegedly trespassing into Punch-kun's monkey enclosure and disrupting operations at Ichikawa City Zoological and Botanical Garden, Chiba | TBS NEWS DIG (Page 1)

Captain: 'I let a student hold the steering wheel' - Henoko offshore capsizing, during the time the ship was on board before the accident [Okinawa Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun

Naphtha shortage leads to scarcity of designated garbage bags; materials and designs to be changed…measures being rushed across the country - Nikkei

ICOCA users still need numbered tickets...but from July, they'll no longer be required: Bus boarding and alighting procedures in Hiroshima are changing rapidly - Sankei News

Constitutional Democratic Party argues against LDP's request for emergency hearings, citing a draft image from the House of Representatives Legislative Bureau: Jiji.com

◆Lifestyle (Life, Living, Health)
Even with soaring oil prices, Russia's budget will not be in surplus: Eurasia Research Hattori Michitaka Blog




Announcement regarding the male serval 'Fuku' - Kobe Animal Kingdom







During a presentation class for the first summer vacation after sending my child to a private junior high school in Chiyoda Ward, I shared a story about the insurmountable economic disparity I felt, including experiences like spending over a month in Hawaii, jungle adventures in Malaysia, and weeks in the US and Europe. - Togetter

Three days after arriving in India... I discovered that my highly paid maid was using tap water for cooking. 'Well, it's a country where even bottled water is sold in refillable containers,' - Togetter

Nigerian man: 'In my area, we soak this fruit called 'gegem' in water and drink it, which makes us act like we're drunk.' Its true nature is more harmful than you might imagine - Togetter

As a nurse, I've encountered patients who mention 'knowing the hospital director,' so I decided to get permission beforehand and call the director. - Togetter

Tell us about any books that were so incredibly interesting they were like, 'Read it, you'll be blown away!' We've gathered recommendations and reasons why, such as 'I read it all night' and 'No other book I'll ever read will surpass it' - Togetter







I checked in online on my way to the airport for a trip to Italy, but my boarding pass didn't show my seat number... I hesitantly asked at the boarding gate and was told, 'Your seat has been downgraded, so there's no seat for you.' - Togetter

At my high school entrance ceremony, the principal said, 'Bullying will not be tolerated. Perpetrators will be expelled.' Believing this, I reported bullying in my class, only to receive an unbelievable response from my homeroom teacher. - Togetter

For illegal robbery jobs, isn't a detached house more dangerous than an apartment? → The reason for this seems convincing: 'If they can camouflage themselves, they can do it.' - Togetter

◆IT & Gadgets (Internet, Software, Hardware, Mobile)
Nico Nico Douga - Trends in Premium Membership Count 2007-2026 [KADOKAWA Full-Year Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2025] - Nico Nico Douga



The lifespan of VOICEROID creators: The theory that 'in-car recordings' are the most fortunate - Nico Nico Douga



Isn't the 1000-view barrier getting higher? [VOICEROID Explanation] - Nico Nico Douga






Important Notice (Communication Disruption, etc.): [Final Report: Normal Operation of Docomo Equipment Confirmed] Regarding the Possibility of Difficulty Using Mobile Phone Services (As of 1:15 PM, May 19) | Notices | NTT Docomo

[earU Hearing Assist Earphones] Concept Movie │ CASIO - YouTube


Open-ear hearing assist earphones for natural-sounding audio | CASIO

earU Hearing Assist Earphones | CASIO

Important Notice (Communication Disruption, etc.): [Under Investigation] Possible Difficulty Using Mobile Phone Services | Notices | NTT DOCOMO

◆Anime, Games, and Manga (Subculture)
Mini 4WD cars get blown away in 30m/s winds. Taking on a no-holds-barred time attack competition - Nico Nico Douga



[AI Generated] All Beautiful Girl Momotaro - Nico Nico Douga



Defeating the seemingly invincible hero 'Moyomoto' [What a Hero, Yet So Arrogant.] - Nico Nico Douga






I've started a Let's Play of NTE, a chaotic action game with wild physics. Part 2 - Nico Nico Douga






VOICEROID (Broad Sense) Ranking 2025 [Based on 1 Million Videos] Who is the Most Popular Character?! - Nico Nico Douga



Official trailer for the movie 'You, Fireworks, and Promise' [Released July 17th (Fri)] - YouTube


'Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO' to be released in theaters - YouTube


'Toy Story 5' Latest Trailer | Opening in Theaters July 3rd (Fri)! - YouTube


Introduction video for the new modes 'Avatar Random Match' and 'Avatar Arcade' in Street Fighter 6 - YouTube


Your photos become a game: 'Pictonico!' - YouTube


'The Millennium Tale of Adventurer Elliott' Final Trailer - YouTube


'Danganronpa Creative Contest' Announcement Trailer - YouTube


[Genshin Impact] Character Trailer: Nico (CV: Megumi Toyoguchi) 'A Legendary Adventure Story' - YouTube


'Narushio' Character PV | Danya | Human Disguise Manual - YouTube


Arknights 'The Unpromised Land' Event PV - YouTube


I like works by the same author that are connected; I get excited when I see works that share the same worldview or where elements from the same work appear as small references. - Togetter









'This is really upsetting, I'm about to lose it.' Social game 'Echocalypse' allegedly uses weapon designs created by an individual creator almost completely plagiarized → Creator expresses his displeasure - Togetter







What even is a 'yankee'...? The trending manga 'BOY,' a veritable exhibition of eccentric characters that might cause a gestalt breakdown, actually reflects the trends and culture of the 90s and is quite educational. [On sale on Kindle now] - Togetter

◆Sports, Entertainment, Music, and Film (Entertainment)
[WWE] Iyo Sky and former EVIL member NARAKU's marriage announcement receives huge response! 'Thank you so much' | Tokyo Sports WEB

[WWE] Former New Japan Pro-Wrestling EVIL NARAKU reveals the true reason for moving to the world's largest organization: 'It's about money, status, and fame' | Tokyo Sports WEB




◆New products (clothing, food, shelter)
Mitsuya Cider Classic will be released for a limited time starting May 19th.

Asahi's 'Delicious Water Natural Water Salty Grapefruit' will be released on May 19th. This grapefruit-flavored beverage is made with natural water, salt, and vitamin C, and is designed to help prevent heatstroke.

(PDF file) Enjoy Eric South's supervised menu at home! Denny's original food brand 'Denny's Table' curry fair is being held.

Peyang Dried Sardine Curry Yakisoba | Maruka Foods Co., Ltd.

'Myojo Hyobanya Ume Katsuo Shio Yakisoba' (Released May 25) | News Release | Nissin Foods Group

'Myojo Ramen-ya Shima Truffle-Scented White Soy Sauce Ramen' (Released May 25) | News Release | Nissin Foods Group

Nissin Donbei Bonito Broth Udon and Nissin Donbei Bonito Broth Soba (Released May 25) | News Release | Nissin Foods Group

Nissin Yakisoba UFO Spice Keema Curry Yakisoba (Released May 25) | News Release | Nissin Foods Group

A collection of exquisite cream puffs! | Campaign | FamilyMart

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