Jan 08, 2026 18:29:00

Headline news for January 8, 2026

The key visual for AnimeJapan 2026 , one of Japan's largest anime events, which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight on Saturday, March 28th and Sunday, March 29th, 2026, has been released.

AnimeJapan 2026
https://anime-japan.jp/

The works illustrated are 'Anime Tencho,' 'Are There No Gals Who Are Kind to Otaku!?', 'Katekyo Hitman Reborn!,' 'If Kujima Sings, the House Will Fall to Pieces,' 'PSYREN,' 'Shin Samurai Den YAIBA,' 'Time Bokan Series Yatterman,' 'Tanuki and Fox,' 'Chibi Maruko-chan,' 'DIGIMON BEATBREAK,' 'Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-,' 'Tougen Anki,' 'TRIGUN STARGAZE,' 'Baki-Dou,' 'Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance,' 'Magical Sisters Lulutto Lily,' 'Marriage Toxin,' 'Unico,' 'Tsugai of Yomi,' 'Yoroi Shinden Samurai Troopers,' 'Ranma 1/2,' and 'AJ Brothers,' for a total of 22 works.

Information on all exhibitors and their works is also available.

Exhibitor Booths | AnimeJapan 2026
https://anime-japan.jp/exhibition/

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

Sci-Hub, a pirated scientific paper website, continues to share many retracted papers - GIGAZINE

Conservative think tank Heritage Foundation is promoting a plan to identify and target anti-Semitic Wikipedia editors - GIGAZINE

Study finds that excessive screen time is linked to cognitive decline - GIGAZINE

Experiments reveal that humans have a bias that makes them think 'better things' - GIGAZINE

Kidnapping a future wife is as common in Kyrgyzstan as finding her on a dating app - GIGAZINE

'Element' is a free, ad-free, and time-unlimited secure chat app that allows video conferencing, voice calls, and file sharing.

Boeing to pay more than 260 billion yen for 'deceiving government agencies in aircraft safety assessments' - GIGAZINE

What is the reason behind the sudden increase in 'trolls' by impersonation accounts on book review sites? - GIGAZINE

I tried using the 'NEW Yakitori Stall' where you can enjoy sizzling yakitori for just 2,000 yen - GIGAZINE

I went to 'Rabbit Cafe Ohisama' in Shimokitazawa where you can interact with rabbits - GIGAZINE

I went to meet a shocking god in Guatemala - GIGAZINE

Women's tears contain compounds that reduce men's sexual desire - GIGAZINE

A man who won about 300 million yen in the lottery at age 17 died alone at the young age of 29 due to constant financial difficulties - GIGAZINE

◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)
My son said, 'My friends are coming over to play today.' I said, 'What? How many?' My son said, 'That's 10 balls!' The worst 24 eyes - Togetter

◆Science (science, learning, technology)
[Nuclear Fusion] The heart of the experimental facility 'JT-60SA' under construction is revealed to generate 100 million degree plasma - YouTube

Part 3: What's the difference between degraded soil in a field and healthy soil in a forest? | National Geographic Japan website

Further evidence that Nanotyrannus wasn't a young T. rex | National Geographic Japan

With the trend of 'Girls also go into science,' more and more parents are encouraging their daughters to study science, but science jobs are often back-to-back with transfers to remote areas... While there are many reasons to avoid working in remote areas, there may also be individual differences - Togetter

US withdraws six vaccine recommendations for children, calling them 'arbitrary, dangerous, and unnecessary' - Sankei News

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, and business)
Monthly Labor Survey: Real wages fell 2.8% in November, marking the 11th consecutive month of declines as wage increases fail to keep up with inflation - Nikkei

US to withdraw from UNFCCC, hurdles to future rejoining Paris Agreement | Mainichi Shimbun

US President announces withdrawal from 66 international organizations, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change | Reuters

[Exclusive] Former Prime Minister Naoto Kan's wife reveals his current condition with dementia and care level 3, and how he 'doesn't remember' the Great East Japan Earthquake. He spends his days peacefully with his family. | Smart FLASH [Kobunsha Weekly Magazine]

President Trump “Withdraws or Orders Discontinuation from 66 International Organizations and Treaties” | NHK News | President Trump, the United States, and the United Nations

Video of student assault goes viral: Approximately one minute of relentless violence... Oita City Junior High School? City Board of Education investigates case | TBS NEWS DIG (Page 1)

[Standard deviation -]

Oita City Daito Junior High School student

Note: Violence against defenseless victim ※Mosaic includedpic.twitter.com/tfK0SKM1I9
— DEATHDOL NOTE (subaccount) (@deathdolnote) January 7, 2026

Voter incitement: 'Mega solar power is welcome' hoax boosts close gubernatorial election | Mainichi Shimbun

'We can get 100,000 votes': How a scrapped mega-solar project became an issue | Mainichi Shimbun

Nippon Yusen to dismantle old ship in Japan for the first time in 30 years due to lack of overseas facilities under new treaty - Nikkei

Concerns grow over rare earth restrictions: China tightens dual-use export controls, 'very strict' and 'scrutinizing impact': Asahi Shimbun

Staple rice production to be reduced compared to last year in Niigata and Akita prefectures | NHK News | Rice, Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Restoration Party officials unable to fully explain NHI evasion amid calls for social insurance 'reform' [Japan Restoration Party]: Asahi Shimbun

'If you don't like it, just refuse', 'It's strange to make a fuss'... Former Governor Sugimoto's sexual harassment and Fukui Prefecture's inappropriate response revealed: Yomiuri Shimbun

'I won't be able to support my idol anymore,' says Social Democratic Party leader Fukushima, who opposes the enactment of the anti-espionage law and the creation of the National Intelligence Agency - Sankei News

Former Fukui Governor Sugimoto faces 20 years of sexual harassment, potentially facing charges of non-consensual indecent assault: 'The victim is still enduring pain and humiliation': Yomiuri Shimbun

Shochikuza Theater to close in May, Osaka's 'cultural desertification' creeps in, Dotonbori's future unclear, alternative theaters unclear - Sankei News

US military seizes Russian-flagged tanker in connection with Venezuela oil trade | NHK News | America, Venezuela, Russia

Takashimaya Sakai store closes after 61 years in business, as customers nostalgic for its 'golden age' bid farewell - Nikkei Shimbun

Former Fukui governor sexually harasses female staff for 20 years, asks 'Do you like naughty things?' and puts his hand under their skirt from behind: Yomiuri Shimbun

Food and beverage price hikes to continue into 2026: The background and future outlook #ExpertTopic (Yamaji Rikiya) - Expert - Yahoo! News

High seismic intensity of 6+ hits Hachinohe city in the middle of the night in winter, causing traffic jams in various parts of the city. 'If a tsunami had come, people could have been swept away.' Experts recommend 'Evacuation on foot is the rule.': Yomiuri Shimbun

UN demands Israel correct 'apartheid regime' in West Bank 7 photos International News: AFPBB News

Kansai Economic Federation Chairman Matsumoto urges ruling party to reconsider Hokuriku Shinkansen route: 'It feels like it's been brought into the political arena.' | Kyoto Shimbun Digital, Kyoto/Shiga news site

Government to Revise Maternal and Child Health Law to Set Standard Amount for Zero Out-of-Pocket Costs for Prenatal Checkups - Nikkei

Hyogo Prefectural Assembly 100-Article Committee Chairman Sues Party Leader Takashi Tachibana for 'False Rumors and Defamation' [Hyogo Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun

Russia sends naval vessel to escort oil tanker being pursued by US military - BBC News

[Breaking News] Four Hyogo Prefectural Assembly Members from the Ishin Party and Others Involved in National Health Insurance Evasion | 47NEWS

'National Health Insurance Evasion': Investigation results reveal that several local Ishin Party assembly members were involved in 'illegal activities' [Japan Restoration Party]: Asahi Shimbun

Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department indicts man in his 50s on suspicion of using a fog machine to disrupt a street speech by a party leader - Sankei News

Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant restart review scrapped; Nuclear Regulation Authority calls data fabrication extremely serious [Shizuoka Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun

Netanyahu expresses gratitude to Japan in meeting with LDP Security Council chairman | NEWSjp

Interim report on Ishin's investigation into national health insurance payments reveals involvement of four local assembly members | NHK News | Hyogo Prefecture

Private survey shows signs of companies moving away from dependence on China, with 30% considering refraining from travel and increasing sensitivity to the risk of being detained - Sankei News

With good weather continuing, the number of people visiting shrines and shopping will increase. Meitetsu and Kintetsu announce their year-end and New Year's holiday usage figures: Chunichi Shimbun Web

Aldrich Ames, one of the most notorious spies in US history, dies, leaving many of his sources dead - CNN.co.jp

Venezuela tries to return to normal life, but fears of continued repression continue, with journalist arrested while covering Parliament (1/2) - CNN.co.jp

Putin abandons ally Venezuela, regains sphere of influence, shares US ambitions - Nikkei

13 million 'Bonbon Drop Stickers' shipped due to Heisei girl boom: Asahi Shimbun

Four arrested for exchanging counterfeit commemorative coins. Organized exchange of 10,000 yen coins commemorating the 60th anniversary of Emperor Showa's reign. | NHK News | Incidents and Accidents, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Ministry of Finance

Woman files lawsuit against Sendai city, saying she needs a car to commute to work and that suspending welfare benefits is illegal | Mainichi Shimbun

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
'Write a farewell letter to your fiance.' This essay test from the 2014 Aichi Medical University entrance exam is apparently a difficult question designed to test a doctor's 'certain aptitude.' How would you answer? - Togetter

A friend of mine who attends a cooking class only for celebrity wives said, 'Celebrity Wives' Cooking Classes... They don't cook,' and I was shocked. 'What's the difference between this and a live kitchen?' → It doesn't seem to be just for celebrities - Togetter

I'm not saying that ignorance is bad when it comes to snow removal, bears, or agriculture, but the more ignorant people are, the more likely they are to attack people who actually live in the field. 'If you don't understand, just keep quiet.' - Togetter

I'm going to tell you an impossible story now, someone touching my leg on the plane? I thought, but there was a cat there... 'Why is there a cat in the cabin?' - Togetter

I received a large chocolate and ate it with excitement, but it turned out to be for a different purpose. 'You wouldn't read it if you didn't know.' → A story of accidentally eating something that was a food item - Togetter

For some reason, there is a rental property in Kyoto that has a window in the bathroom overlooking the living room. It's really interesting, I don't understand the meaning. 'Etch rentals exist.' - Togetter

In cancer radiation therapy in ENT and neurosurgery departments, a face-shaped immobilizer is made to prevent the head from moving, but what is the psychology of patients who want to take it home? - Togetter

The reason why women-only fitness clubs are so popular is that instructors call members by their first names. 'It's amazing how all the coaches remember each other.' 'I quit because I didn't like the distance.' - Togetter

I dropped my pass case, which I had put a 10,000 yen bill in just in case, but it was delivered to the police, so when I went to pick it up, Yukichi had turned into Eiichi - Togetter

When I came to Kasuga Taisha Shrine for the first time in the year, I found a husky dog that had been taken off its leash, and countless deer, startled by the dog, ran down the approach all at once, but this time the dog chased them again, turning it into a scene of chaos - Togetter

A sign in Taiwan saying 'Divorce 500 NTD' has become a photo spot among Japanese tourists → It's also featured in Taiwanese news 'What is this?' - Togetter

An indomitable 49-year-old man pursues his dream of becoming a doctor after 11 failed exams and 14 years of medical school graduation. 'This time...' he's heading for his sixth national exam | FNN Prime Online

Human foot found on Everest may hold clue to one of mountaineering's greatest mysteries - CNN.co.jp

One-pan pasta made in one frying pan without boiling separately, melts into a mushy mess and has a strong wheat flavor, but in fact the type of pasta was wrong - Togetter

My mother-in-law always says 'Amen' at the end of the phone call, but I didn't know how to respond, so when I tried to hang up, my husband said, 'Just say Amen.' Is it okay to say that even though I'm not a believer? - Togetter

'It's a natural uncle sentence structure...' Sexual harassment report by the former governor of Fukui Prefecture is made public, but the emails he continued to send to female employees are too harsh 'Stop the Wada Yutaka Masimasi set' - Togetter

◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
Ricoh Develops Multimodal LLM Based on Qwen2.5-VL-32B-Instruct | Ricoh Group Corporate & IR | Ricoh

⌘English-Kana - Apple Silicon version | A macOS utility that switches between English and Japanese characters using the left and right command keys

Continued: Claude Code Official Plugin Recommendations +α

[Danger] A 2030 trick to instantly free up iPhone storage space is a hot topic! Risk of bricking your device, so don't do it! - Sumahon!!

'Send me a LINE QR code' email impersonating a real company's president: Is it a scam? | Mainichi Shimbun

Rakuten Pay reduces point reward rate for Rakuten Cash payments - Impress Watch

Problems with Logitech products on Mac: Logi Options+ and G HUB outages stop all customization features - PC Watch

Announcement of transition to new media structure for Mac Fan | Mac Fan Portal

The prison diary project for 'Itadakijoshi Riri-chan' seems to have become unsustainable, and the original 'Riri-chan is in prison' @inu2narenakatta has not been updated.
Recently, there has been a lot of buzz about 'Riri-chan is in prison' - who is this @RIRISASHIMIEBI ? The account that is supposed to be the operator has not posted anything.
— ymrl (@ymrl) January 7, 2026

Mac environment construction 2026

Gemini Nano transforms web app development: A privacy-preserving lean canvas support tool made possible by on-device AI | Tably

How to identify and find reliable information to survive in the AI era (with 60 sources) | TomoyukiArasuna.com

OneBank app now compatible with Liquid Glass - inSmartBank

◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)

Sparxie #HonkaiStarRail pic.twitter.com/ViMcIYUNEG
— ZIJE / fevercell (@ZIJEvv) January 6, 2026

Akari's Fortune! [VOICEROID Theater] - Niconico Video

I had already placed an order so I refrained from buying it in store, but this is what happened...
Animate, that's not true... https://t.co/5bFq1y4vSN pic.twitter.com/ZmzEV1sXrj
— Nopi (CV: Mamiko Noto) (@16talt) January 7, 2026

[Street Fighter 6] Sophia's voice is cute, but it might be getting a little hard to forgive her now. Valentine's abusive language collection [Nijisanji/Clips] - Niconico Video

TV anime 'A Gentle Aristocrat's Vacation Recommendation.' Non-credit opening video | Teru Makishima 'Gypso' - YouTube

TV anime 'A Gentle Aristocrat's Vacation Recommendation.' Non-credit ending video | Himena Naota 'Ussuri' - YouTube

TV anime 'Eat with Death' main PV | Broadcast and distribution from Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - YouTube

TV anime 'The Demon King's Daughter is Too Kind!!' Episode 1 insert song | Do (CV. Misaki Kuno) 'Fun Hide-and-Seek' - YouTube

TV anime 'SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes' character PV: Siren-YouTube

Anime 'Hell's Paradise' explained in 1 minute (Season 2 will be broadcast on TV Tokyo and other networks from 23:45 on Sunday, January 11th!) - YouTube

TV anime 'Hell's Paradise' second season third PV | Ending theme 'PERSONAL' Queen Bee - YouTube

[Kizoku Tensei] Amazing! Noah ~ Compilation of praiseworthy scenes ~ - YouTube

The Life of Hathaway Noa │ 'Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash - The Witch of Circe' Released on Friday, January 30, 2026 - YouTube