# Hokkaido University studies giant Cretaceous octopus - May 22, 2026

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Podcast: [theTokyoBill Japan news brief](https://stenobird.com/podcast/thetokyobill-japan-news-brief-7021133)
Published: 2026-05-22T18:17:05+00:00
Episode link: https://thetokyobill.podbean.com/e/thetokyobill-japan-news-brief-may-22-2026/
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In today’s episode: Giant Cretaceous octopus under study by Hokkaido University Hokkaido layer confirms asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs Putin’s Akita dog Yume, gifted by Japan in 2012, has died Japan’s LDP moves to criminalize public desecration of national flag Prince Hisahito to make imperial banquet debut at age 19 Japanese artist’s AI-generated film wins top prize at French Riviera festival

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