The Super Sentai superhero series will officially end in 2026

In this week’s news roundup, we report on the famed Super Sentai superhero series, which is coming to an end after more than fifty years of tokusatsu programming. The trial of Shinzo Abe’s murderer, Tetsuya Yamama, begins in Nara. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump meet in Tokyo. Sushi superstar Jiro Ono turns 100. McDonald’s Japan announced that it will stop using paper straws starting in November. Qingjin was promoted to sekiwake in record time.

The “Super Sentai” series will end in 2026

No.1 Team Gorzyug, The “Super Sentai” series, which premiered in February this year, will be the final chapter of the famous tokusatsu program “Super Sentai”. according to kyodo newsLaunched in 1975, the series was coming to an end due to insufficient revenue from related events, tie-in merchandise and film adaptations compared to production costs. The final series will run until 2026. Yuki Kaji, the voice of Tegasword in the series, has point out He said he had not received any official news notification.

This series features Secret Light Team Pancakes On April 5, 1975, it was released overseas with five heroes dressed in red, blue, yellow, pink and green costumes as the protagonists. Five Rangers. In each series, the heroes battle a group of otherworldly supervillains who threaten to take over Earth. This format was adapted into “Power Rangers” in the United States. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Premiered in 1993 on Fox Kids. In addition to the series, action figures and other toys are also very popular.

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Man accused of killing Shinzo Abe pleads guilty

Tetsuya Yamama, 44, pleaded guilty to murdering former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Speaking on the first day of his trial in Nara on Tuesday, Yamama said: “Everything is true. There is nothing wrong with what I did.” When the presiding judge asked him if he would leave all legal matters to his lawyers, he replied: “Yes.” Defense lawyers said they would not contest the murder charge, NHK reported. In opening statements, they explained in detail why he committed the crime.

Yamada is accused of murdering Abe who was delivering a political speech on July 8, 2022 in Nara Prefecture. Shan was restrained by police but made no attempt to resist arrest. Under questioning, he said he harbored a grudge against a “specific organization” linked to the Tokyo-born politician. It soon became apparent that this organization was the Unification Church. He reportedly sought revenge after his mother, who joined the religious group in 1991, was declared bankrupt. She reportedly donated about 100 million yen.

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Japanese PM Takaichi plans to recommend Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the Akasaka Palace State Guesthouse in Tokyo on Tuesday morning. They apologized for being late after reportedly watching part of Game 3 of the World Series together. After posing for photos, Trump described Takahiro’s handshake as “very strong” before the two headed off for talks with senior officials. They signed two new agreements – one marking a new “golden era” in relations between the two countries, and the other a crucial rare earths deal.

According to White House press secretary Carolyn Leavitt, Takaichi plans to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. “In such a short period of time, the world has begun to enjoy more peace,” Takaichi told reporters on Tuesday. “Mr. President, I am deeply impressed and inspired by you,” she added. Before their first face-to-face meeting, Gao Yi said, “I hope to realize a new golden era of the Japan-US alliance, in which both Japan and the United States will become stronger and more prosperous.”

Sushi superstar Jiro Ono vows to continue working at 100 years old

Jiro Ono, the legendary founder of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a 10-seat sushi restaurant in Tokyo’s Ginza district, celebrated his 100th birthday on Monday. So is he finally ready to hang up the knife and call it a day? Not exactly. Speaking on Respect for the Aged Day last month, Yoko Ono said he planned to “keep going for another five years or so.” On the same day, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike presented him with a certificate on the eve of his 100th birthday. She asked him for the secret to good health.

“I can no longer come to the restaurant every day… but even at 100 years old, I will work as much as I can. I believe the best medicine is work,” he replied. In 2023, the superstar sushi master stepped down from day-to-day management of Sukiyabashi Jiro, and the baton was passed to his 66-year-old son, Giichi Ono. That doesn’t mean he’s stopped participating entirely. He said he doesn’t have good dexterity with his hands, but he is still able to serve special guests.

McDonald’s Japan press release image showing the current plastic lid (left) and the new design (right)

McDonald’s Japan will no longer use paper straws from November

McDonald’s Japan introduced paper straws in 2022 due to concerns about plastic waste, but they proved unpopular with customers because they became soggy and soft. With that in mind, the fast-food chain decided to stop using paper straws at about 3,000 stores across the country. From November 19, it will launch a new lid design made from 100% recycled PET bottles. They open easily and prevent leaks while carrying them, according to the company’s website.

Also starting from November 19, all McDonald’s stores across the country will switch to shopping bags made of 95% biomass plastic. The bags will first be rolled out in 23 stores in Nagasaki Prefecture (excluding only the Sasebo base store) starting in May 2025. Its durability and usability have proven to be comparable to previously used bags made from 50% biomass plastic. McDonald’s Japan is still asking customers not to use bags if possible or to opt for simplified packaging to further reduce its impact on the environment.

Qingjin was promoted to Sekiwake in record time

Aoshiki made history on Monday, starting at the bottom of sumo’s six divisions and becoming the fastest man in history to reach Sekiwaki’s third-highest ranking. The 21-year-old Ukrainian needed just 13 matches to reach the milestone. Konishiki is the first non-Japanese wrestler to reach Ozeki’s second-highest ranking, and was the previous record holder. After 14 games, he reached Sekiwake level. The question now is, can Qing Nishiki go further than Xiao Nishiki and reach the status of yokozuna?

He still has a long way to go. First, he needs to reach Ozeki level, and then either win two games in a row, or achieve what is called “equal performance,” such as winning one game and finishing second in another while maintaining a consistently high record in the first three games. It’s a big challenge, but Seishiki does have potential, having defeated Yokozuna Hoshiryu at both the Nagoya Championship and the Autumn Series. He is agile, has good balance and a variety of techniques.

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Updated on October 31, 2025