Notable Domestic and International News: President Xi's Visit to North Korea, Popular Game's Expansion into Japan, and More
Chinese President Xi Jinping has made an official visit to North Korea for the first time in approximately seven years. This two-day visit is seen as an effort to strengthen ties between the two nations. A BBC correspondent provided a detailed explanation of the background behind the timing of this visit and its potential impact on the international community.
In the gaming industry, poncle, the creator of the global hit "Vampire Survivors," has announced the establishment of a new studio in Japan. Sawaki Takeyasu, known as the director of "El Shaddai," is set to become the president, raising high expectations for future developments.
In the field of PC sales, great promotional campaigns are ongoing. STORM is holding a sale on desktop PCs equipped with the latest RTX 50 series, with models featuring a large 32GB memory capacity drawing significant attention. Additionally, Dospara is running a "Summer Bonus Early Bird Campaign," offering a service where memory upgrades can be done for just 777 yen.
News on new gadgets has also arrived. Philip Morris Japan has released the "IQOS ILUMA i Remix Model," a limited-edition design that changes color depending on how the light hits it. Furthermore, Sanwa Supply has introduced a rechargeable LED light convenient for working in the living room and a uniquely shaped wireless mouse held like a pen, both of which are garnering attention.
In the music world, global pop star Olivia Rodrigo has released behind-the-scenes footage from the music video for her new song "The Cure." The track is scheduled for release on June 12, and fans are delighted by this rare footage showing the creative process behind the scenes.
In Japanese entertainment, Ryota Miyadate of Snow Man spoke about his looks on a television program. During a dinner hosted by veteran actor Masahiro Motoki, he jokingly shared his complicated feelings about his face being compared to a "sunfish," drawing laughter from his fellow guests.
Finally, in comedy news, Seiya of the duo Shimofuri Myojo reported on social media that he coincidentally ran into a popular comedian on the Shinkansen who "seems to bring good luck." Seiya expressed his joy, saying, "A good day is guaranteed," and many fans responded with comments like, "That seems like a good omen."