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“King” Ryo Ryusei releases the most brave “Kyoryuger” group cut. Fans are thrilled. “His hairstyle is still the same.” “I cried.” | ORICON NEWS -
From South India to the Himalayas with Labrador dogs! “Charlie” to be released in June | cinemacafe.net -
[Impress e-sports club women’s retro game team]Mami Okumura’s “Rockman 2” defeats two bosses in the final boss stage and finally reaches the climax – PC Watch -
Alphabet joins $2 trillion market capitalization club – AI growth expected – Bloomberg -
[Former Hokota Town (Hokota City), Ibaraki Prefecture]Relaxing time at Kashima-nada Seaside Park | Gadget Tsushin GetNews -
Public holidays, a government-mandated day off for everyone, are causing suffering to Japanese people… Psychiatrist warns: “Stress increases over long holidays.” This is putting the cart before the horse | PRESIDENT WOMAN Online -
Local volunteers hold their first event on May 4th to protect and nurture Meguro’s cherry blossoms: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web -
Kiyoshi Hikawa becomes independent from Nagara Productions “Preparing for resumption of activities”[Full comment]| ORICON NEWS -
Tomoyuki Morikawa makes a triumphant return to Yokohama where he saw Star Wars for the first time: “I’m overwhelmed with emotion” | ORICON NEWS -
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Kiyoshi Hikawa becomes independent from Nagara Productions “Preparing for resumption of activities”[Full comment]| ORICON NEWS

Kiyoshi Hikawa becomes independent from Nagara Productions “Preparing for resumption of activities”[Full comment]| ORICON NEWS

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HYBE CEO Min Hee-jin’s 12 rebuttals at the press conference: “Blackmailing NewJeans by holding them hostage…The slave contract is not true” (Full text) – Kstyle

HYBE CEO Min Hee-jin’s 12 rebuttals at the press conference: “Blackmailing NewJeans by holding them hostage…The slave contract is not true” (Full text) – Kstyle

Celebrities
PvPvE tactical FPS “Gray Zone Warfare” Early access start date announced on April 29th! Emphasizes that you can play PvE in any edition | Game*Spark

PvPvE tactical FPS “Gray Zone Warfare” Early access start date announced on April 29th! Emphasizes that you can play PvE in any edition | Game*Spark

Technology
Chiropractic x pelvic salon “Ka La Da Factory” opens 3rd store in Shiga Prefecture “Karada Factory Vivacity Hikone store” opens on Friday, April 26, 2024 – Biwako Otsu Keizai Shimbun

Chiropractic x pelvic salon “Ka La Da Factory” opens 3rd store in Shiga Prefecture “Karada Factory Vivacity Hikone store” opens on Friday, April 26, 2024 – Biwako Otsu Keizai Shimbun

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Bae In-hyuk, Kim Ji-eun and others will be the main characters of the new drama “Check In Hanyang”… Transforming into young people from the Joseon Dynasty – Kstyle

Bae In-hyuk, Kim Ji-eun and others will be the main characters of the new drama “Check In Hanyang”… Transforming into young people from the Joseon Dynasty – Kstyle

TV
“Ranma 1/2” popular character ranking TOP 29!1st place is “Ranma Saotome”[2024 latest voting results](1/6) | Anime Netorabo Research Team

“Ranma 1/2” popular character ranking TOP 29!1st place is “Ranma Saotome”[2024 latest voting results](1/6) | Anime Netorabo Research Team

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U.S.-China foreign ministers’ meeting expresses U.S. concerns about aid to Russia; Wang cites negative factors | Reuters

U.S.-China foreign ministers’ meeting expresses U.S. concerns about aid to Russia; Wang cites negative factors | Reuters

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“BOYS PLANET” performer ONLEE will be holding an event in Japan in May! Preview of active activities – Kstyle

“BOYS PLANET” performer ONLEE will be holding an event in Japan in May! Preview of active activities – Kstyle

Music
Easy roguelite ACT “Little Noah: Successor of Paradise” is 50-70% OFF! “DLC1+2 Pack” and all-inclusive SP edition are also available at discounted prices | Gamer

Easy roguelite ACT “Little Noah: Successor of Paradise” is 50-70% OFF! “DLC1+2 Pack” and all-inclusive SP edition are also available at discounted prices | Gamer

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NATURE Haru works at a cabaret club in Japan? Shocking recent video…The actor himself commented on the report – Kstyle

NATURE Haru works at a cabaret club in Japan? Shocking recent video…The actor himself commented on the report – Kstyle

Music
Suspect charged in Beppu man stabbing incident with assault and violation of Firearms and Swords Act – News from Oita Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

Suspect charged in Beppu man stabbing incident with assault and violation of Firearms and Swords Act – News from Oita Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

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In May, the end of subsidies for utility bills will hit household budgets directly…400 items will have their prices increased.When will the “ultra-weak yen” have an impact? : Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

In May, the end of subsidies for utility bills will hit household budgets directly…400 items will have their prices increased.When will the “ultra-weak yen” have an impact? : Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Breaking News
HYBE CEO Min Hee Jin’s 12 rebuttals at the press conference: “Blackmailing NewJeans by holding them hostage…The slave contract is not true” – Kstyle

HYBE CEO Min Hee Jin’s 12 rebuttals at the press conference: “Blackmailing NewJeans by holding them hostage…The slave contract is not true” – Kstyle

Celebrities
Renewal in June! Akio Otsuka appointed as “Star Channel” image character – Overseas Drama NAVI

Renewal in June! Akio Otsuka appointed as “Star Channel” image character – Overseas Drama NAVI

TV
A 32-year-old male supervisor who touched a woman’s thigh was punished with a 6-month pay cut and was seated next to her on the train on the way home from a business trip. Toyama Prefecture announces 5 disciplinary actions | Toyama Prefecture News | Tulip TV (1 page)

A 32-year-old male supervisor who touched a woman’s thigh was punished with a 6-month pay cut and was seated next to her on the train on the way home from a business trip. Toyama Prefecture announces 5 disciplinary actions | Toyama Prefecture News | Tulip TV (1 page)

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Voice actor Koichi Yamadera’s first lead role in a drama, “33,000 Square Meters,” will be broadcast on NHKBS from 9:45 pm on April 28th.Drama adaptation of Fujiko F. Fujio’s science fiction short story – Dengeki Online

Voice actor Koichi Yamadera’s first lead role in a drama, “33,000 Square Meters,” will be broadcast on NHKBS from 9:45 pm on April 28th.Drama adaptation of Fujiko F. Fujio’s science fiction short story – Dengeki Online

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Trump says university students’ opposition to Gaza attack is ‘a tremendous act of hate’ | Reuters

Trump says university students’ opposition to Gaza attack is ‘a tremendous act of hate’ | Reuters

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The lead role of Umibo in the live-action “City Hunter” is a hot topic, and his visual looks exactly like that! Mafia Kajita is in charge of “Nice casting!” “Genuine” | ORICON NEWS

The lead role of Umibo in the live-action “City Hunter” is a hot topic, and his visual looks exactly like that! Mafia Kajita is in charge of “Nice casting!” “Genuine” | ORICON NEWS

Celebrities
The first book I wrote was “The Grouse Flew.” ‘ has been published. : Asahi Shimbun SDGs ACTION!

The first book I wrote was “The Grouse Flew.” ‘ has been published. : Asahi Shimbun SDGs ACTION!

Books
Takanori Iwata Behind the scenes of Hanaoka’s “falling scene” The reason why it was a deliberate wire action “falling into the matrix” – Sponichi Sponichi Annex Entertainment

Takanori Iwata Behind the scenes of Hanaoka’s “falling scene” The reason why it was a deliberate wire action “falling into the matrix” – Sponichi Sponichi Annex Entertainment

Celebrities
The impact of “metaphysical paintings” that shocked avant-garde painters – Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum “De Chirico Exhibition” | News

The impact of “metaphysical paintings” that shocked avant-garde painters – Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum “De Chirico Exhibition” | News

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Takanori Iwata’s long-awaited appearance on the morning drama said, “My parents will be happy about this,” but his parents’ reaction was “I wonder if they’re really watching.” – Sponichi Sponichi Annex Entertainment

Takanori Iwata’s long-awaited appearance on the morning drama said, “My parents will be happy about this,” but his parents’ reaction was “I wonder if they’re really watching.” – Sponichi Sponichi Annex Entertainment

Celebrities
Trailer for the movie “Atlas”, which is similar to the live-action version of Titanfall, will be released exclusively on Netflix from May 24th | EAA FPS

Trailer for the movie “Atlas”, which is similar to the live-action version of Titanfall, will be released exclusively on Netflix from May 24th | EAA FPS

Movies
TOP 20 ranking of “Most Attractive Towns in Fukuoka Prefecture”! 1st place is “Fukuoka City”[March 2024 edition/Seikatsu Guide.com](1/5) | Fukuoka Prefecture Netorabo Research Team

TOP 20 ranking of “Most Attractive Towns in Fukuoka Prefecture”! 1st place is “Fukuoka City”[March 2024 edition/Seikatsu Guide.com](1/5) | Fukuoka Prefecture Netorabo Research Team

Local
China’s foreign minister warns US Secretary of State that “negative factors” will increase in US-China relations – Bloomberg

China’s foreign minister warns US Secretary of State that “negative factors” will increase in US-China relations – Bloomberg

Breaking News
iPhone activation share declines in the US. Android dominates – iPhone Mania

iPhone activation share declines in the US. Android dominates – iPhone Mania

Technology
[The concept is the strongest cover worm]Compound action with multiple parts attracts bass! “Mokoli Claw” | Comprehensive fishing news site “LureNewsR”

[The concept is the strongest cover worm]Compound action with multiple parts attracts bass! “Mokoli Claw” | Comprehensive fishing news site “LureNewsR”

Technology
TOP 20 ranking of “Most Attractive Towns in Fukuoka Prefecture”! 1st place is “Fukuoka City”[March 2024 edition/Seikatsu Guide.com](1/5) | Fukuoka Prefecture Netorabo Research Team

TOP 20 ranking of “Most Attractive Towns in Fukuoka Prefecture”! 1st place is “Fukuoka City”[March 2024 edition/Seikatsu Guide.com](1/5) | Fukuoka Prefecture Netorabo Research Team

Local
Action ADV “Stellar Blade” for PS5 released today.Information on “New Game +”, which will be released after the first clearing, will also be released all at once.

Action ADV “Stellar Blade” for PS5 released today.Information on “New Game +”, which will be released after the first clearing, will also be released all at once.

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Rakuten Travel’s Golden Week ranking of prefectures with increasing popularity. Fukui Prefecture, which is attracting attention due to Hokuriku Shinkansen extension, ranks first – Travel Watch

Rakuten Travel’s Golden Week ranking of prefectures with increasing popularity. Fukui Prefecture, which is attracting attention due to Hokuriku Shinkansen extension, ranks first – Travel Watch

Local
Tenchimu, who is on an indefinite hiatus from activities, has given birth and is “raising her as a single mother” and also reports that she has resumed work – Sponichi Sponichi Annex Entertainment

Tenchimu, who is on an indefinite hiatus from activities, has given birth and is “raising her as a single mother” and also reports that she has resumed work – Sponichi Sponichi Annex Entertainment

Celebrities
Honda begins considering building a comprehensive EV value chain in Canada, including building an EV-only factory and battery factory – Car Watch

Honda begins considering building a comprehensive EV value chain in Canada, including building an EV-only factory and battery factory – Car Watch

Business
I came into contact with “Darth Maul’s Lightsaber”, which is only available at overseas Disney parks! Released in Japan on May 4th – GAME Watch

I came into contact with “Darth Maul’s Lightsaber”, which is only available at overseas Disney parks! Released in Japan on May 4th – GAME Watch

Movies
Japan’s “partners” in the US military: Shohei Otani’s economic impact surprises the US “once a week” | Full-Count

Japan’s “partners” in the US military: Shohei Otani’s economic impact surprises the US “once a week” | Full-Count

Local
The final lineup for Okayama’s outdoor festival “hoshioto’24” has been announced: 8 groups including cinema staff, Hakubi, Shoichi Inogari (tacica), RyuMatsuyama solo, and 5 other acts | SPICE

The final lineup for Okayama’s outdoor festival “hoshioto’24” has been announced: 8 groups including cinema staff, Hakubi, Shoichi Inogari (tacica), RyuMatsuyama solo, and 5 other acts | SPICE

Local
BUMP OF CHICKEN concludes their revival tour that attracted 150,000 people, “My music is a happy person” (live report / 25 photos)

BUMP OF CHICKEN concludes their revival tour that attracted 150,000 people, “My music is a happy person” (live report / 25 photos)

Live Style
Hot topic! “MILK DO dore iku?”, a Hokkaido fresh donut specialty shop that attracts long lines every day in Sapporo, has arrived in Aichi Prefecture for the first time! Opening in Sakurayama, Nagoya on Friday, May 3rd | Press release from MILK DO dore iku Co., Ltd.

Hot topic! “MILK DO dore iku?”, a Hokkaido fresh donut specialty shop that attracts long lines every day in Sapporo, has arrived in Aichi Prefecture for the first time! Opening in Sakurayama, Nagoya on Friday, May 3rd | Press release from MILK DO dore iku Co., Ltd.

Local
The final lineup for Okayama’s outdoor festival “hoshioto’24” has been announced: 8 groups including cinema staff, Hakubi, Shoichi Inogari (tacica), RyuMatsuyama solo, and 5 other acts | SPICE

The final lineup for Okayama’s outdoor festival “hoshioto’24” has been announced: 8 groups including cinema staff, Hakubi, Shoichi Inogari (tacica), RyuMatsuyama solo, and 5 other acts | SPICE

Local
May 14th “Sadao Watanabe Quartet” performance in Oita at 91 years old, continues to be active – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

May 14th “Sadao Watanabe Quartet” performance in Oita at 91 years old, continues to be active – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

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“Stellar Blade” survival rate improvement guide.A gift for gentlemen who don’t like action and can’t resist the charm of Eve.

“Stellar Blade” survival rate improvement guide.A gift for gentlemen who don’t like action and can’t resist the charm of Eve.

Live Style
Nico Hulkenberg reportedly agrees to 3-year contract with Audi/Sauber F1[F1-Gate.com]

Nico Hulkenberg reportedly agrees to 3-year contract with Audi/Sauber F1[F1-Gate.com]

Sports
“Tiger ni Tsubasa” official SNS “Everyone gathers for a commemorative photo” Reactions to the group shot of Sari Ito and others | ORICON NEWS

“Tiger ni Tsubasa” official SNS “Everyone gathers for a commemorative photo” Reactions to the group shot of Sari Ito and others | ORICON NEWS

Live Style
On the 17th night of “The Journey to Another World Guided by the Moon, Act 2”, monsters and mutants are in the city! | Animage Plus – Anime, voice actors, special effects, and manga news!

On the 17th night of “The Journey to Another World Guided by the Moon, Act 2”, monsters and mutants are in the city! | Animage Plus – Anime, voice actors, special effects, and manga news!

Live Style
The first sky action in the series! “Bad Boys RIDE OR DIE” highly anticipated Japanese trailer released: Movie news

The first sky action in the series! “Bad Boys RIDE OR DIE” highly anticipated Japanese trailer released: Movie news

Movies
Taiyo Sugiura shows off his new Honda “Odyssey” Reactions to his new car after 11 years: “It’s cool” “I like it because it’s not a foreign car” | ORICON NEWS

Taiyo Sugiura shows off his new Honda “Odyssey” Reactions to his new car after 11 years: “It’s cool” “I like it because it’s not a foreign car” | ORICON NEWS

Live Style
Ultra-compact notebook PC “GPD Win Mini 2024” 2TB model is now on sale! Equipped with Ryzen 7 8840U, supports refresh rate 120Hz | Game*Spark

Ultra-compact notebook PC “GPD Win Mini 2024” 2TB model is now on sale! Equipped with Ryzen 7 8840U, supports refresh rate 120Hz | Game*Spark

Technology
Kep1er fans’ wishes did not come true, and it is reported that they will disband in July as planned without an extension. 2 years and 6 months of activities come to an end | Yorozu~ News

Kep1er fans’ wishes did not come true, and it is reported that they will disband in July as planned without an extension. 2 years and 6 months of activities come to an end | Yorozu~ News

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Announcement of final technical test for PC version of new game “The First Descendant” that combines TPS and action RPG

Announcement of final technical test for PC version of new game “The First Descendant” that combines TPS and action RPG

Technology
Yuda Onsen tourist facility “Fox Footprints” attracts 1 million visitors | NHK Yamaguchi Prefecture News

Yuda Onsen tourist facility “Fox Footprints” attracts 1 million visitors | NHK Yamaguchi Prefecture News

Local
The inconvenient fact that “health foods are bad for your health”…The terrifying risks of health foods revealed by the red yeast rice supplement issue Do you want to participate in a “grand human experiment”? | PRESIDENT Online

The inconvenient fact that “health foods are bad for your health”…The terrifying risks of health foods revealed by the red yeast rice supplement issue Do you want to participate in a “grand human experiment”? | PRESIDENT Online

Business
Sho Hirano becomes advertising character for Won Jeong Yo’s first hair care line “Please try it with us” | ORICON NEWS

Sho Hirano becomes advertising character for Won Jeong Yo’s first hair care line “Please try it with us” | ORICON NEWS

Live Style
Corporate financial results that hold the key to the ups and downs of Japanese stocks focus on wage increases and the ability to absorb the negative impact of the weak yen – Bloomberg

Corporate financial results that hold the key to the ups and downs of Japanese stocks focus on wage increases and the ability to absorb the negative impact of the weak yen – Bloomberg

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[Interview]Interview with “Stellar Blade” director Kim Hyun-tae.A big challenge to AAA action from Korea for users in Japan and around the world

[Interview]Interview with “Stellar Blade” director Kim Hyun-tae.A big challenge to AAA action from Korea for users in Japan and around the world

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Ei Yoshimura’s “Find video goods that are really useful!”: 17 items: Small but highly practical maintenance goods HOZAN blower/Otsuka Hake brush – Digital Camera Watch

Ei Yoshimura’s “Find video goods that are really useful!”: 17 items: Small but highly practical maintenance goods HOZAN blower/Otsuka Hake brush – Digital Camera Watch

Technology
Shortage of human resources due to increased inspection processes due to a series of inappropriate manufacturing A base for training human resources for pharmaceutical manufacturing opens in Toyama | Toyama Prefecture News | Tulip TV (1 page)

Shortage of human resources due to increased inspection processes due to a series of inappropriate manufacturing A base for training human resources for pharmaceutical manufacturing opens in Toyama | Toyama Prefecture News | Tulip TV (1 page)

Local
Masakazu Mimura, the girl he held in his arms 20 years ago… is now an actress. “It’s shocking, though.” – Sponichi Sponichi Annex Entertainment

Masakazu Mimura, the girl he held in his arms 20 years ago… is now an actress. “It’s shocking, though.” – Sponichi Sponichi Annex Entertainment

Celebrities
The morning Nikkei average falls, dropping by more than 700 yen at one point, strengthening the reaction to the previous day’s rise | Reuters

The morning Nikkei average falls, dropping by more than 700 yen at one point, strengthening the reaction to the previous day’s rise | Reuters

Business
Pay close attention, take appropriate action, and do not change your mind = Finance Minister Suzuki due to weak yen | Reuters

Pay close attention, take appropriate action, and do not change your mind = Finance Minister Suzuki due to weak yen | Reuters

Breaking News
Honda’s compact SUV “Vezel” undergoes minor changes with new interior and exterior and two new “Hunt/Play” packages – Car Watch

Honda’s compact SUV “Vezel” undergoes minor changes with new interior and exterior and two new “Hunt/Play” packages – Car Watch

Business
Announcing the aimless drive sim “Endless Casual Drive”. Relax and enjoy driving while interacting with animals and chatting with AI hitchhikers using ChatGPT – -

Announcing the aimless drive sim “Endless Casual Drive”. Relax and enjoy driving while interacting with animals and chatting with AI hitchhikers using ChatGPT – -

Technology
Just before Golden Week, we will scientifically criticize the way Japanese people take time off. How to actively take time off to improve your happiness | Business Insider Japan

Just before Golden Week, we will scientifically criticize the way Japanese people take time off. How to actively take time off to improve your happiness | Business Insider Japan

Local
ORICON NEWS: “Tiger ni Tsubasa” Han Todoroki is too nice “Todoroki’s stock has skyrocketed” “He has become my favorite character” | Mainichi Shimbun

ORICON NEWS: “Tiger ni Tsubasa” Han Todoroki is too nice “Todoroki’s stock has skyrocketed” “He has become my favorite character” | Mainichi Shimbun

Celebrities
Apple Arcade “Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop” first update will be released on April 25th (Thursday)! New map “Challenge Dungeon”, new rule “Pair Score Attack”, 6 characters, new story, etc. added! | SEGA Co., Ltd. press release

Apple Arcade “Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop” first update will be released on April 25th (Thursday)! New map “Challenge Dungeon”, new rule “Pair Score Attack”, 6 characters, new story, etc. added! | SEGA Co., Ltd. press release

Technology
Former Koto Ward Mayor Yayoi Kimura “played a leading role,” prosecutors say, demanding one year and six months in prison for violating the Public Elections Act Defense claims: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Former Koto Ward Mayor Yayoi Kimura “played a leading role,” prosecutors say, demanding one year and six months in prison for violating the Public Elections Act Defense claims: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Local
“Criminal Minds” season 17, the character returns! The shooting scene has been released – Overseas Drama NAVI

“Criminal Minds” season 17, the character returns! The shooting scene has been released – Overseas Drama NAVI

TV
Iran and Israel were actually good friends, but why did the chain of hatred that developed into a direct attack on their territory start? (1/4) | JBpress

Iran and Israel were actually good friends, but why did the chain of hatred that developed into a direct attack on their territory start? (1/4) | JBpress

Breaking News
Golden Week: Various events to attract more customers Food, art, and Sentai shows in Okayama Prefecture: Sanyo Shimbun Digital | San-Digi

Golden Week: Various events to attract more customers Food, art, and Sentai shows in Okayama Prefecture: Sanyo Shimbun Digital | San-Digi

Local
Sho Hirano becomes the advertising character for Korean cosmetics brand “Wonjungyo” hair care line! Showing off a sexy look – Kstyle

Sho Hirano becomes the advertising character for Korean cosmetics brand “Wonjungyo” hair care line! Showing off a sexy look – Kstyle

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