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 The drug shortage has also hit dentistry. The shortage of local anesthetics has made it impossible to perform some treatments and tooth extractions. We asked a dentist who has been sounding the alarm that the shortage has passed the "yellow light" and is now a "danger signal" what is happening and what can be done about it.

Tooth Extractions and Root Canals at Risk Dental Clinics Struggle Amid Medication Shortages

 Takayuki Ogawauchi, Afro (2nd)

 Satomi Ishihara's confession has drawn sympathy. She gave birth to her second child last year, and in an interview she candidly described her "Mommy Brain," a postpartum brain disorder that includes memory and attention problems. An obstetrician explains Ishihara's remarks.

Satomi Ishihara Speaks Out Sleepless Nights and Memory Loss Reveal the Serious Reality of Postpartum Mommy Brain

 Takashi Yamazaki

 Hosei University to affiliate with Tokyo Kasei Gakuin, Meiji University to affiliate with Nihon Gakuen. ...... The reorganization of the educational world by universities is gaining momentum. With the declining birthrate, even prestigious schools cannot survive without reform. The following is a report on the inside story of the mergers and acquisitions of universities, junior high schools, and high schools.

Hosei University Moves to Absorb Tokyo Kasei Gakuin as Major Universities Fight to Survive in a Shifting Education Landscape

 Shinji Hasuo

 On March 25, Junho Sakai, a former producer of "XG," who was arrested on suspicion of violating the Methamphetamine Control Law (use), was released on bail. He bowed deeply to the press, and on social networking sites, fans' anger still seems to be unrelenting.

Former XG Producer Released on Bail as Fans Remain Furious Over Ongoing Controversy

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 Kim Yo-Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, has been removed from a key position as a member of the State Affairs Committee. She is also rumored to be feuding with her niece and Jong-un's daughter, Jue. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Koichi denies that he wishes to meet with Jong-un. What is the power struggle in North Korea that is considered so dangerous?

Kim Yo-jong Removed from Key Post Rumored Feud with Kim Jong-un’s Daughter Fuels Power Struggle Speculation

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 We interviewed a former recruiter for an overseas migrant sex industry who made headlines for his "Dubai case" in which he was forced to have sexual intercourse with a goat. What is the current situation of dekasegi? And are they forced to play as hard as rumored?

While the number of applicants is increasing, the unit price is decreasing&#8230; A recruiter talks about the &#8220;current situation&#8221; of overseas migrant sex workers.

 The "indecent dentist" who poisoned a minor during his examination. What should we pay attention to the indecent cases that lurk around us? ......

The &#8220;indecent dentist&#8221; who poisoned a minor while examining him committed a &#8220;dastardly crime.

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (gas station) Afro

 Gasoline is over 200 yen at a stretch! Electricity and gas bills, daily necessities, and foodstuffs are also inevitably soaring!

 Unprecedented oil price hikes are hitting Japan. There is still enough oil in reserve to last for 240 days, so there is no need to worry...but if the situation is prolonged, the government will have no choice but to continue to invest a large amount of money. The "price hike" is just the beginning of what is expected to happen.

Urgent Report: ″Trump″ Oil Shock Hits Japan, &#8220;How High Will What Go Up Go?&#8221;

 Keiko Tsuji

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 Why don't cabs pass me by when I raise my hand?　Only "pick-up" taxis are passing by. Behind the disappearance of the taxi service is the industry's desperate situation, including a shortage of labor, the spread of taxi-dispatch apps, and data on accident rates. A mobility specialist looks into the mystery behind the disappearance of the cab fleet.

Why Taxis Ignore Raised Hands and How App-Only Rides Are Replacing Street Hails in Cities

 Shu NISHIHARA

 Former celebrity Anri Sakaguchi was arrested for shoplifting a 300-yen sandwich. Shoplifting is a crime, but behind her detention and extensive media coverage is the fact that she was ......

Why Did Anri Sakaguchi Get Detained for Stealing a 300 Yen Sandwich and Make Headlines

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (65) went all out in her praise of U.S. President Trump (79). Prime Minister Takaichi is "scared" within the LDP.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Hugged President Trump at Japan‑US Summit as Critics Call It Flirtation

 Hiroto Kato (1st and 4th photos)

 A new allegation has surfaced concerning EV Motors Japan, the company that sold the EV buses introduced at the Osaka Kansai Expo. It has come to light that the company had a series of "thank-you" dinners with the company that introduced the buses and city hall officials. What are the details?

EV Bus Expo Seller Suspected of Offering Hospitality to Hide Defects as Internal Documents Reveal City Hall and Company Involvement

 Eri Yoshizawa (Medical journalist and pharmacist)

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 Hay fever afflicts a large portion of the population. It is not well known that serious risks lurk in those medicines. Experts explain what kind of risks there are.

Don’t Drive After Taking It Serious Risks Hidden in Over-the-Counter Hay Fever Medications Warn Doctors and Experts

 Ryo Nakahira

 The second trial of a 31-year-old former company employee who was indicted for repeatedly committing indecent acts with elementary and junior high school girls and for non-consensual indecency with five girls. The defendant spoke about why he targeted only girls and why he repeatedly committed indecent acts.

Man Driven by Dangerous Obsession Targets Young Girls with Indecent Acts and Solicitation

 Writer, born in 1973. After working for a publishing company and an advertising production company, became a freelance writer. In addition to interviewing actors for weekly and monthly magazines, she writes columns on dramas for various media. His major publications include "All the Important Things Are Taught by Morning Drama" (Ota Publishing Co., Ltd.).

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 Mayumi Abe

 Over 800,000 copies of the English edition have been sold! After eight years of despair due to an editor's outburst, Satoshi Yagisawa's "healing" novel has taken the world by storm. We take a look at his new novel, "Pension Wakeatte," and other reasons why the humble daily life in Japan has captured the hearts of foreign readers.

800K Sold Abroad Why Japan’s Quiet Stories Are Winning the World

 Akira Ikoma

 The Cultural History of the Imeclub (4) Part 2

 Even during the COVID-19 crisis, when everything in the world was stagnant, the adult entertainment industry launched image plays that were in step with the current trends. What will happen in the future? This is the second and final part of the series "Cultural History of the Imekura" by Akira Ikoma, a sex industry journalist.

The Rise of No-Costume Imekura How It Evolved During COVID

 The Cultural History of the Imekura (Part 4)

 This is the final installment of a series of articles by sex journalist Akira Ikoma on the history of image play, which can also be called "the cultural history of fuzoku. In Part 1, we will look at the history of image play in the late '10s, when the number of establishments offering unique image play increased, and bunny girls also became popular.

Edgy-Themed Shops Like Yankee Girls and Tokusatsu Heroines Surge in the Late 2010s

 Keisuke Nishi (1st photo) Shinji Hasuo (2nd photo)

 Fumitaka Obirimaki, a former assistant inspector of the Metropolitan Police Department, who has been on the front lines of major crimes against celebrities, explains how the police arrest celebrities who are using illegal drugs!

Real-Life Narcotics G-Men Reveal Targets Celebrities Under Drug Surveillance

 Shinji Hasuo (1st)

 Fumitaka Obirimaki, a former lieutenant of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department who has been on the front lines of major crimes against celebrities, shares his memories of the horrific scenes he witnessed at the home of a singer during a drug raid.

Major Celebrity Arrested in Drug Case as Police Raid Hoarder’s Apartment

 Masayuki Kikuchi (military photojournalist)

 The latest amphibious vehicle ACV and MV-22B Osprey appeared, and thousands of personnel participated in total... What the tense scene means

 A U.S. Marine Corps Osprey descended on the park and the Ground Self-Defense Force landed from the shore...Iron Fist 26, the largest defense drill in history, took place. Unlike various other drills, this one was clearly designed to fight a hypothetical enemy, China.

Inside Japan US Military Drills Massive Iron Fist 26 Exercise in Okinawa Captured Up Close

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 The Seiwa-kai was once the largest faction of the LDP. About 20 of them gathered at a yakiniku restaurant in Shinbashi Station. They are said to be preparing for the day when the high approval rating of the Takaichi cabinet will one day decline.

Ex-Abe MPs, Slush Funds, and Shimbashi BBQ — The Story Behind Takamichi’s High Approval

 On March 14, a demonstration was held at the east exit of Shinjuku Station. Do something! demonstration" was held at the east exit of Shinjuku Station. The reporter met a man who lamented that he could not make ends meet because he had been cut off from his job as a dispatched worker.

“Rent’s Too High! Fix It!”—50s Man Facing Job Loss Shares Harsh Life Struggles in Shinjuku Protest

 Hironori Jinno (Nonfiction writer)

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 Tetsuyoshi Mori, a construction worker in Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture, has sued the city and the then-director of Minamisoma City General Hospital for 117.32 million yen in damages for the loss of his wife, Asako, due to a medical error.

She Went in for a Simple Operation—And Never Came Back

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 Indictment comes five years after his release from prison. A 49-year-old man is charged with murder. He allegedly faked a fall and threw his wife off the ninth floor of their apartment building. FRIDAY Digital" reported the incident in detail immediately after his arrest. Here is the man's contradictory story.

Man Indicted 5 Years After Claiming Postpartum Breakdown for Allegedly Throwing Wife from 9th Floor

 A male resident was suddenly stabbed in the neck with a screwdriver in Yachimata City, Chiba Prefecture. The arrested man was a 61-year-old man living in the neighborhood. Several similar incidents have occurred in Yachimata City, and the man's involvement is suspected. The following is a description of the horrified look on the man's face immediately after his arrest.

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