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Headline news for October 1, 2024 – GIGAZINE

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  • October 1, 2024
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Panasonic has announced that it will end production of fluorescent lamps by the end of September 2027. Panasonic has been selling fluorescent lamps since 1951, and at its peak produced more than 100 million lamps a year, but in recent years it has been converting its business to highly energy-saving LED lighting, and in 2019 By the end of March 2017, we had discontinued production of lighting fixtures compatible with fluorescent lamps. This decision was made in November 2023.5th Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury”, the manufacturing and import/export of all general lighting fluorescent lamps will be prohibited at the end of 2027. Regarding the future, Panasonic is working to rapidly spread the use of more environmentally friendly LED lighting.iD serieshas announced that it will undergo a model change.

Ending production of fluorescent lamps by the end of September 2027 Model change of integrated LED base light “iD series” Expanding production capacity at Niigata factory, which has achieved virtually zero CO2 | Business strategy/policy announcement | Company/management | Press release | Panasonic Newsroom Japan : Panasonic Newsroom Japan
https://news.panasonic.com/jp/press/jn241001-2

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

The Supreme Court rules that “Subway sandwiches are too sweet and are not bread” – GIGAZINE

When you are 25 years old, you are actually still 18 years old – GIGAZINE

Top 10 dangerous foods that cause more deaths due to choking than “konjac jelly” – GIGAZINE

A famous free software activist was forced to resign from his position due to a single email, which is criticized as a “dangerous move” – GIGAZINE

Photo review of the 7th generation “iPad” that can be purchased from the 30,000 yen range and is also compatible with iPad OS & Smart Keyboard & Apple Pencil – GIGAZINE

More than 7 tons of “human waste” is scattered on Mars – GIGAZINE


◆Network (memos, etc.)


◆Science (science, academics, technology)
The University of Tokyo Historiographical Institute releases ancient documents of important cultural properties online for research use | Kyodo News

A new species of lugworm that looks just like a sea slug has been discovered, mimicking a poisonous creature | National Geographic Japan version site

“Dr. Grasshopper” running around the Sahara, a new book with a series of hits based on adversity: Asahi Shimbun Digital

MIT’s back is “at its limit” Circumstances that prompted the merger of Tokyo Institute of Technology and the University of Medicine and Dentistry: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Drop (Mongol Empire) – Wikipedia

The town that disposed of folklore materials caused ripples: “If someone doesn’t do it, it will be a big problem”: Asahi Shimbun Digital


◆Society/Politics/Economy (incidents, world news, business)
[Breaking news]Liberal Democratic Party President Shigeru Ishiba elected as the 102nd Prime Minister, Prime Minister nomination election, new cabinet to be formed, latest developments in cabinet formation | NHK | Cabinet formation and new cabinet ministerial appointments

[Breaking news]13 new cabinet members will be joining the cabinet for the first time. Daily movements timeline | NHK | Cabinet formation and new cabinet ministerial appointments

[Breaking news]Kishida cabinet resigns en masse; number of days in office is 1094 days, the 8th highest in history | TBS NEWS DIG

Consumption tax increase proposal is moving through Kasumigaseki; bureaucrats challenging Mr. Abe’s “curse” | Mainichi Shimbun

“It’s a cult. It’s dangerous, isn’t it?” The “ultimate choice” that gave birth to the new Shigeru Ishiba regime What is the “more disgust than you can imagine” that led LDP members to not choose Sanae Takaichi? | Bunshun Online

Mr. Ishiba declares dissolution of “Okite Hai”, bets on stabilizing the government… If seats decrease, there is also a theory of responsibility: Yomiuri Shimbun

Return of favor? Prime Minister Kishida also worries about the Ishiba administration’s “non-sectarian” personnel affairs that will “relieve frustration” | Mainichi Shimbun

Liberal Democratic Party’s Taro Aso does not participate in commemorative photo with President Shigeru Ishiba – Nihon Keizai Shimbun

“Selective separate surnames for married couples” not included in LDP coalition agreement Shigeru Ishiba made positive statements during the LDP presidential election… Consideration for conservative factions within the party: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Behind the scenes of the sudden change in Mr. Ishiba’s decision to disband early, he is only half way from seizing power [自民]:Asahi Shimbun Digital

[Breaking News]Mr. Seko of the Liberal Democratic Party leaves the House of Representatives, leading to a split election | 47NEWS (Yonnana News)

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan Representative Noda announces members of next cabinet; rush to make pledges for House of Representatives election | NHK | House of Representatives election

Abe faction secretary general sentenced to 3 years in prison, suspended for 5 years in Tokyo District Court in Liberal Democratic Party slush fund scandal: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Japanese war dead buried? Mass grave identified on Peleliu Island Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare | NHK | Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

Over 90% of low-income households are unable to cover price increases, Ashinaga Ikueikai survey | NHK | Childcare

Postal charges will rise from today, postal service’s deficit trend expected to continue | NHK | Prices soaring

Israeli army launches ground invasion into southern Lebanon aiming to wipe out Hezbollah | Mainichi Shimbun

Israel briefs US on limited ground operations against Hezbollah = State Department | Reuters

Israeli Defense Minister hints at possibility of ground operations in Lebanon | NHK | Israel

Israeli army “began limited ground operations” in southern Lebanon | NHK | Israel

Israeli forces “launched raids” targeting Hezbollah bases begin “ground invasion” in southern Lebanon since large-scale battle in 2006 | TBS NEWS DIG


One million people may have been forced from their homes by Israeli airstrikes, Lebanon’s prime minister says, ‘largest evacuation ever’ – BBC News

Hamas official killed in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon revealed to be suspended UNRWA employee | NHK | Israel

Dead Hamas official is UN employee; UNRWA activities continue to struggle ｜ Kyodo News

Russian investigative reporting site Navalny’s cause of death was “poisoning” | NHK | Russia

Navalny, who died in prison in February, was “poisoned” Russian independent media obtained official document – Sankei News

One year since the start of the invoice system, businesses are complaining about increased administrative and cost burdens National Tax Agency promotes dissemination of special system, etc. | NHK | Tax reform

Tokyo Shibuya Ward’s ordinance prohibiting drinking on the street will be expanded from today to year-round | NHK | Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Nagoya Mayor Takashi Kawamura to run for Aichi Ward 1, approved by Japan Conservative Party [愛知県]:Asahi Shimbun Digital

[Original]Nagoya Mayor Takashi Kawamura to run for election to the House of Representatives from Aichi Ward 1 as endorsed by the Japanese Conservative Party: Chunichi Shimbun Web

Yu-Pack will omit receipt stamps and signatures from October – Impress Watch

“Freight Shinkansen” to be developed for the first time since its opening, quickly and unwaveringly…JR East: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Kyoto Prefectural Police Chief Abusely yells “I’m going to kill you” while on duty. Reported to National Police Agency for power harassment against senior subordinates | Society | Local News | Kyoto Shimbun

Convenience store robbery secured; letter of appreciation given to female customer Yokohama Tsurumi Ward | NHK Metropolitan Area News

Former secretary general of the Meiji Restoration Association is suspected of spying in his constituency, false name, lie about “Kyoto University Faculty of Engineering,” past participation in M-1, extending tentacles to constitutional democracy… | Weekly Bunshun Electronic version

FC, which has supported electricity supply since the opening of the Tokaido Shinkansen, will be retired…Converting Hertz from 50 to 60: Yomiuri Shimbun

Obamacare 10 years later: Accomplishments and challenges – Thoughts and Notes from CA

Railway vehicle numerical falsification fraud 50 out of 156 operators Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism | NHK | Railway

“Hokka Hokka Tei” launches frozen bento boxes for 250 yen per meal, aimed at dual-income earners[Evening Scoop]- Nihon Keizai Shimbun

Cockroach extermination starts from 550 yen and advertisements charge more than 100,000 yen; troubles are increasing rapidly | NHK | Tokyo

History warns Israel of wanting to change balance of power in the Middle East – CNN.co.jp

Expansion of child allowance, removal of income restrictions from October, payment to high school students: Jiji.com

[Original]Possibility of being stabbed due to “wrong person”…Man arrested in anime song outdoor festival murder case, dissatisfied with “favorite” fan of the same voice actor…He stabbed with a knife, but no one knew him | TBS NEWS DIG

A man who was standing at a railroad crossing using his smartphone was hit and killed by a train…maybe he waited in the wrong place: Yomiuri Shimbun

Pope promises to eradicate sexual abuse by clergy, following Belgian prime minister’s unusual request – CNN.co.jp

Notice of suspension of Yukan Fuji – zakzak: Yukan Fuji official website

The Sankei Shimbun has decided to suspend publication of its evening newspaper “Yukan Fuji”, including the electronic version, as of January 31st (February 1st) of next year. The announcement was made in the same paper on the 2nd. Yukan Fuji’s official website “zakzak” will also stop updating on January 31st next year.

The newspaper was first published in 1969 as a tabloid-sized evening paper. Since then, we have been delivering news from a unique perspective to office workers on their way home from work, with the catchphrase “Orange Niku Guy.”

The health information paper “Kenkatsu Techo” published by the same newspaper will also be the final issue when it is published in November.

Announcement of suspension of Yukan Fuji – Sankei News

Regarding special charges when requesting original products based on personal preference (October 2024) | kyupin’s diary Update if you feel like it

Berlin: Statue of girl symbolizing comfort women issue ordered removed | NHK | Germany

Chinese veterans are smuggled to Taiwan one after another. Is this a sign of domestic turmoil or preparations for invasion? – Sankei News

A group that has been spreading rumors and prejudice against maid cafes for many years has filed a lawsuit against me (next trial will be held on October 30th) | Yan (Kiseki of Sotokanda 7-chome)

Woman’s body found off the coast of Fukui Prefecture Investigation related to record heavy rains in Noto region | NHK | Fukui Prefecture

◆Lifestyle (life, life, health)
[Obituary]Shoji Yamafuji, a rare caricaturist, has passed away. For 45 years, he kept “Weekly Asahi” open from behind | AERA dot.

Verbalization of verbalization ability – Konifar’s ZATSU

DIC Kawamura Memorial Museum of Art postpones closing for two months with 5 times as many visitors – Nihon Keizai Shimbun

◆IT/gadgets (net/software/hardware/mobile)
[Hothot Review]Equipped with GeForce RTX 4060, this small size, this low noise, and this appearance. “ACEMAGIC M1A TANK 03” – PC Watch

Nonfiction “Character Limit” about how Elon Musk destroyed Twitter – YAMDAS current update history

Is this how it breaks? Surprising weaknesses hidden in stylish narrow-beam monitors – Yajiuma no Mori – Window Forest

GMO Aozora Net Bank “Bulk transfer” trouble with incorrect remittance | NHK | Finance

[Illustrated explanation]A tutorial that lets you master Git with just this one![Complete version]#GitHub – Qiita

HTML select element can be customized with CSS

Recommendations for database self-building study sessions and rotational implementation sessions – M3 Tech Blog

Internal documents from a Chinese security company leaked. What became clear was the reality of the “cyber attack business.” | NHK | WEB special feature | China

High temperature damage to rice ~ Aiming for sustainable rice cultivation ~ | IIJ Engineers Blog

Technology for creating typesetting data for event distribution booklets using Google Docs – KAKEHASHI Tech Blog

A new Japanese input method proposal from the Gboard team 2024

Is the Internet the sole cause of magazine decline? Looking back at magazine circulation in the 1990s | Yuji Tanaka

◆Anime/Games/Manga (Subculture)


Sota Fujii Championship “Complete Series” One night after first defense – Nihon Keizai Shimbun

[Champion Match]Sota Fujii’s championship “I feel once again the greatness of Hanyu 9-dan” First defense/Q&A – Society: Nikkan Sports

National government to develop new base for preservation and utilization of original drawings of manga and anime, etc. Agency for Cultural Affairs | NHK | Anime

Sota Fujii Seven Crowns Defends “Oza” title for the first time with three consecutive wins | NHK | Fujii Seven Crowns


The Future of Commander | Reading | Magic: The Gathering Official Japan Website


Mangaoh Club -MANGAOH CLUB-[ニュース] [Important]Regarding discontinuation of handling of works for adults

There is a tendency to talk about the end of an otaku’s life, “What will happen to the collection after death?”, but in reality, you will have problems before you die, so be careful – Togetter [トゥギャッター]

(September 27) Created a new account (Old article title: X account was hijacked) | Touhou Project Yomoyama News

That’s why I wrote an article!
I am ZUN himself. I was completely demotivated by the fact that accounts that had been hijacked by X were not frozen, but newly created accounts were immediately frozen.
I don’t know what will happen, but thank you for your continued support!
touhou-project.news/news/12554/

— ZUN (@shanghai-alice.com) 2024-09-27T09:40:30.275Z


Nippon TV drama production canceled for April period Manga original Commercial broadcast official “Unable to coordinate with the original author” – Sponichi Sponichi Annex Entertainment

“Jujutsu Kaisen” series ends after about 6 and a half years; cumulative circulation exceeds 100 million copies | NHK | Entertainment

[第2話]Limit OL Kiriko Kiriko – Meat Spa Tsuchimoto | Shonen Jump +

[4話]Thank You Pitch – Kyu Sumiyoshi | Shonen Jump+


“Theatrical version Nintama Rantaro: Dotake Ninja Team’s Strongest Strategy” 60 seconds preview | Released on Friday, December 20th – YouTube


TV anime “As the worst support job[Speaker]I can command the world’s strongest clan” Non-credit OP | “Tactics” KOHTA YAMAMOTO feat. SAIKI – YouTube


Anime “SAO Alternative Gun Gale Online II” Character PV | Fukajiro – YouTube


TV anime “Frozen Pai ~ Ura Rate Mahjong Toupan Roku ~” Episode 1 WEB Preview | Boy – YouTube


[TV anime “Trillion Game”]Episode 1 preview “World’s No. 1 Selfish” │Broadcast on Thursday, October 3rd – YouTube


“Dragon Age™: Guardian of the Veil” | “Defiled Dragon” Gameplay Trailer – YouTube


“Street Fighter 6” Fighting Pass “Vampire Halloween” introduction video – YouTube


◆Sports/Entertainment/Music/Movies (Entertainment)


◆New products (clothing, food, housing)
Announcement of new release of “MARUCHAN QTTA Rich Soy Sauce Flavor 200% Meat”, “Seafood Flavor Crab Stick 200%”, “Same Rich Miso Flavor 200% Meat” | Toyo Suisan Co., Ltd.

6 items from the Nissin Kiki Donbei series (released on October 14th) | Nissin Foods Group

“Cup Noodles Tonkotsu Genoa Big” (released October 14th) | Nissin Food Group

“Morinaga Yaki Pudding Fermented Butter Caramel” will be released nationwide from October 8th (Tuesday) | News Release | Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.

“Ice Manju Dessert Japanese Chestnut Mont Blanc” new release from 10/21 | Marunaga Seika

From the popular “Kotsubukko” brand, for adults’ coffee time! “Kotsukko Bitter Caramel Flavor” limited time release | Kameda Seika Co., Ltd.

“TULLY’S &TEA Honey Apple & Rooibos” to be released on October 7th (Monday) | Newsroom | ITO EN Corporate Information Site

Supervised by Sennen Kojiya Hakkaisan sake lees rich miso ramen/dandan noodles New release 2024/10/21 | Acecook Co., Ltd.

Mazetama udon with delicious spicy meat｜The udon here is alive. Marugame Seimen

A warm menu you’ll want to eat when it’s chilly! Introducing melty and rich gratin and soups with lots of ingredients! ~30 yen discount coupon available from October 8th (Tuesday)~ | News Release | FamilyMart

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