 Shinji Hasuo

 On October 16, the Tokyo District Court heard the trial of Hideo Sakaki, a film director accused of semi-rape. In the courtroom, his unusual sexual preferences were revealed. At the root of this was his desire "to treat actresses in a messy manner. ......

Director Hideo Sakaki&#8217;s Abnormal Sexual Preferences and Self-Indulgent Claims Uncovered in Court

 Akira Ikoma

 Since long ago, there have been large-scale crackdowns on adult entertainment establishments before major international events. What will happen to the five "new areas" in Osaka when the Kansai region opens next spring? We spoke with a representative of Tobita Shinchi.

Insights from Tobita Shinchi on the Kansai Expo&#8217;s Effect on the New District

 What will happen to the five "new areas" in Osaka when the Kansai Expo opens next spring? We interviewed three "new areas" that are not Tobita or Matsushima, Shinta-yama, Imazato, and Takii. Here we introduce the voices of the locals and the state of the town.

Will Shinchi Fade Away with the Kansai Expo? Exploring Osaka&#8217;s Hidden Gems in Shinodayama, Imazato, and Takii

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 An Urgent Interview with "The Wise Man's Legacy" A depressed economic analyst who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and given "only four months to live" speaks while tilling the soil at his farm.

 Last December, economic analyst Takuro Morinaga was diagnosed with "stage 4" pancreatic cancer. While harvesting in his vegetable garden at home, he predicted the dark future that will come with the appointment of Shigeru Ishiba as Prime Minister of Japan as a "nationalist" who is concerned about the country. ......

Morinaga Takuro Issues Final Warning: A Reiwa Depression Awaits Due to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba

 On October 8, the Senju Police Department arrested Daisuke Sawamura, a company employee, for taking two junior high school girls by passenger car and sexually assaulting them at a hotel on suspicion of sexual misconduct and indecent kidnapping. What is his surprising statement? ......

Father of Kidnapper Reveals Suspect&#8217;s Unexpected True Face After Assaulting Two Junior High School Girls

 The perpetrator of a black-market job robbery is controlled by the person who tells him what to do. The suspect arrested in an incident in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, reveals a harrowing reality of the perpetrators. The following is a detailed report of the horrifying statements made by the suspects and their portraits.

Robbery Suspect Says “I Couldn&#8217;t Refuse” Due to Fear and Financial Struggles

 YUTAKA/Afro

 The lower house election will be held on October 27. The LDP, which has been replaced by Prime Minister Ishiba, and the opposition parties, which are aiming for a "regime change," are going head-to-head, but the battle is particularly fierce among the candidates who have been labeled "backstabbing lawmakers. ......

Kōichi Hagiuda, branded as a &#8220;backstabbing legislator,&#8221; in a dead heat with Yoshio Arita of Rikken, and Tamayo Marukawa, who is &#8220;not co-hosting&#8221; with her husband.

 The "super-ripened", "Honjikomi", "Royal Bread", "Lunch Pack", and "Thin crust series" ...... What changes are taking place now that the Reiwa rice riots have become a hot topic?

 Bread has become a staple food for the Japanese people. Among them, "Chojuku", "Honjikomi", and "Royal Bread" are vying for supremacy. What can Shikishima Baking and Fujipan do against the absolute king of the bread industry, Yamazaki Baking?

The Baking Industry: Shikishima Baking Company and Fujipan are eyeing the absolute champion, Yamazaki Baking Company, with an eagle eye on them.

 Shigeki Katano, Michie Onodera

 In this issue of Playback, we take a look back at what this magazine was reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we take a close-up look at the Latin American "standing deaf women" of Kinshicho in the October 14, 1994 issue. The scene there was unbelievable.

Playback &#8217;94] More Than 20 Women in Kinshicho, Central and South American &#8220;Women of the Night&#8221; in the Early Hours of the Day

 Fumiaki Kurioka (Reporter for this magazine)

 Takayuki Ogawauchi (1st photo) , courtesy of Ezo (others)

 In his mid-40s, he discovered that he was the victim of a "newborn baby mix-up case" -- "I want to tell my life story to my birth parents.

 In his mid-40s, Mr. Ezura found out that he was the victim of a "newborn baby mix-up case. He filed a lawsuit, but for reasons of privacy protection, the birth parents remained unknown. I just want to know who I am," he laments.

The Case of the Mistaken Birth of a Newborn Child] 66-Year-Old Man&#8217;s Heartbreaking Cry: &#8220;I Want to Know Who I Am&#8221; After Learning the Truth When His Mother Was Hospitalized

 A questioning of the accused was held for a man who was called "Hyokkori Han" because of his repeated annoying behavior of suddenly appearing in front of a car. He obstructed a woman's car. What was the distorted pleasure that "Hiyorikko-han" felt while riding a bicycle?

Hyokkori-han’s Shocking Bicycle Prank Reveals True Face

 Tetsuzo Takehiro

 In mid-October, a fine autumn day, Shomei Takeuchi, assistant head of Yamaguchigumi VI, visited the headquarters of Matsuba-kai, a prestigious yakuza in the Kanto region. The upper echelons of other famous Kanto organizations, such as the Inagawa-kai, gathered one after another. What was the purpose of their gathering?

Sixth-Generation Yamaguchi-gumi Executives Pay Visit to Esteemed Kanto Yakuza

 A man who used to be a daycare worker was arrested. He took the target boy into another room and sexually assaulted him during the child's nap time. There are reports that there are several victims. Here are some shocking photos taken by the photographer of this magazine right after the arrest!

31-Year-Old Former Childcare Worker Sexually Assaulted Multiple Preschoolers

 JMPA

 On October 1, Kako, the second daughter of the Akishino family, watched the men's singles final of the Japan Open Tennis Tournament. Kako will celebrate her 30th birthday in about two months, and her thoughts on her older sister Mako Komuro and younger brother Eugene are...

Princess Kako Dazzles in an Exquisitely Charming Blue Dress as She Approaches Her 30th Birthday!

 A famous 26-year-old esthetician was arrested. He is alleged to have sexually assaulted a female customer in her 20s at his salon. The photographer of this magazine photographed the man's shocking behavior immediately after his arrest. We report on the recent spate of indecent assaults in private rooms.

Esteemed 26-Year-Old Esthetician Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Female Client

 On October 8, the trial was held for Yoshikazu Yoshida, a former researcher for a major pharmaceutical company, who is accused of murdering his wife by forcing her to drink toxic methanol. From his statement, he showed two faces: that of a ruthless husband and that of a devoted father to his children. What was the shocking content of his statement?

The Dark Case of a Former Researcher Accused of Poisoning His Wife

 Courtesy of Hakamada Support Club (top), Yusuke Aoyagi (bottom)

 The retrial court found that the investigative agency falsified evidence.

 The retrial of death-row convict Iwao Hakamada, who was arrested and charged with robbery and murder, resulted in his acquittal after the investigative agency found that evidence had been fabricated.

58 Years to Freedom: Iwao Hakamada’s Thoughts and the Unwavering Support of His 91-Year-Old Sister

 Born in Tokyo in 1977. Nonfiction writer. He has reported and written about culture, history, and medicine in Japan and abroad. His books include "Absolute Poverty," "The Body," "The House of 'Demons'," "43 Killing Intent," "Let's Talk about Real Poverty," "Social Map of Disparity and Division," and "Reporto: Who Kills the Japanese Language?

 Kota Ishii

 Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii takes a close look at a looming social and incident! Shocking Reportage

 Classroom disruption" is on the rise. Students are lying down in class, leaving the classroom without permission, or watching YouTube (......). Teachers are not able to pay attention to these students. Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii's horrifying report on education (Part 1).

Classroom Chaos: When Students Lie Down, Walk Out, and Push the Limits of Education

 Born in Tokyo in 1977. Nonfiction writer. He has reported and written about culture, history, and medicine in Japan and abroad. His books include "Absolute Poverty," "The Body," "The House of 'Demons'," "43 Killing Intent," "Let's Talk about Real Poverty," "Social Map of Disparity and Division," and "Reporto: Who Kills Japanese Language Ability?

 Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii takes a close look at the society and incidents that are looming! Shocking Reportage

 Classrooms are collapsing. Students are lying down in class, leaving the classroom without permission, and watching YouTube (......). Teachers are not able to pay attention to these students. Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii's horrifying report on education (Part 2).

Students Acting as Secret Police to Gain Praise Revealing a Disturbing Addiction to Approval

 Let's go out for a drink. The man persistently followed the stranger. Then he took her to a parking lot and sexually assaulted her. The crime took place in Tokyo in the early morning. The photographer of this magazine took pictures of the shivering face of the suspect.

26-Year-Old Man Allegedly Assaults Woman in Parking Lot After Following Her 200 Meters

 Ryo Nakahira

 Naginori Osada, 27, is accused of forcible sexual intercourse and violating the Child Pornography Law. In court, he revealed his horrifying motive.

Large Amount of Child Pornography Revealed by Former Child Care Worker

 On September 24, 2012, the Tokyo District Court held the fifth trial of Naginori Osada (Osada Nagumi, 27), who is facing charges of forcible sexual intercourse and violation of the Child Pornography Law.

Former Nursery Teacher Arrested Seven Times for Indecency: Court Reveals Disgusting Motives

 Ryu Kanzaki

 What did "FRIDAY" report 10, 20, and 30 years ago? Playback Friday" looks back at the topics that were hot at the time. This time, we will look back at the "Co-workers of Other Shops" from the October 14, 1994 issue, which was published 30 years ago.

Playback &#8217;94] Men and Women &#8220;Gotaimen!&#8221; on TV Screens What is the dating service &#8220;Karaoke Nutten&#8221;?

 Shinji Hamasaki

 The House of Representatives will be dissolved, and a general election will be held on October 15 with voting to be held on October 27. In the midst of this, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's decision to "unapprove" a member of the House of Representatives who has been behind the money is being met with opposition from "non-mainstream factions" within the Liberal Democratic Party. ......

The &#8220;leaks of information&#8221; from &#8220;non-mainstream factions&#8221; to &#8220;sabotage&#8221; Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who has &#8220;lost his majority&#8221; and &#8220;former Prime Minister Kishida is back on the board&#8221;, continue to heat up.

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Director Hideo Sakaki’s Abnormal Sexual Preferences and Self-Indulgent Claims Uncovered in Court

Insights from Tobita Shinchi on the Kansai Expo’s Effect on the New District

Will Shinchi Fade Away with the Kansai Expo? Exploring Osaka’s Hidden Gems in Shinodayama, Imazato, and Takii

Morinaga Takuro Issues Final Warning: A Reiwa Depression Awaits Due to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba

Father of Kidnapper Reveals Suspect’s Unexpected True Face After Assaulting Two Junior High School Girls

Robbery Suspect Says “I Couldn’t Refuse” Due to Fear and Financial Struggles

Kōichi Hagiuda, branded as a “backstabbing legislator,” in a dead heat with Yoshio Arita of Rikken, and Tamayo Marukawa, who is “not co-hosting” with her husband.