 Tetsudo Takehiro

 In broad daylight in a town packed with students and businessmen, a succession of powerful gang leaders appeared...

 The noontime town, crowded with students and businessmen, was in an uproar. The top leaders of the Inagawa-kai and Sumiyoshi-kai appeared amidst a tense atmosphere, with investigators guarding the area and undercover police cars deployed. Why did they descend on Takadanobaba in broad daylight?

Heavy Security as Inagawa-kai and Sumiyoshi-kai Leaders Convene at Takadanobaba Temple

 Naoyuki Miyashita (Nonfiction writer)

 Kyodo News (1st point)

 A slush fund case involving a LDP faction's political fund party came to light at the end of last year. The political situation since the beginning of the year has also been dominated by back taxes, with investigations by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office, the Diet's Political Ethics Committee, the disciplinary actions of those involved, and the revision of the Political Funds Control Law. In the midst of all this

Simultaneous Request for Two Tickets as Scandal Involving Seiko Noda, Former Minister, Allegedly Misusing JR Free Pass

 Hironori Jinno (Nonfiction writer)

 Yuri Adachi, Hironori Jinno

 The victims of the intimidating attitude were not only CAs and local government employees! He was even verbally abusive in an unbelievable manner...

 In March of this year, the arrogant attitude toward CAs on airplanes and "power harassment" and "harassment" toward local government employees were made public by Upper House Representative Gaku Hasegawa. A cab driver made the shocking confession, "I, too, was treated unreasonably!

Shocking Confession of Taxi Driver Receives &#8216;Kashhara&#8217; from Senator Gaku Hasegawa

 In July 2011, a 62-year-old man was decapitated and his head was taken away from him at a hotel in Susukino, Sapporo. His daughter Runa Tamura (30), father Osamu (60), and mother Hiroko (61) were arrested and held their first trial. ......

Abnormal Family Dynamics Revealed in Susukino Murder Trial with Head Found in Bathroom

 Keisho Taira, the younger brother of TV personality Airi Taira and a member of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly's "Citizens First" group, is facing an "unusual lawsuit. What is the content of the unprecedented lawsuit that has arisen over the outburst and yelling that Taira uttered at the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly? ......

Leader&#8217;s Orders Inside Keisho Taira&#8217;s Unusual Heckling Trial

 Masayoshi Katayama

 The "Gotogotoishi" (stone that rattles when pushed but never falls off) at Mt. Many students used to visit the stone to pray for their entrance examinations. However, due to the pranks of university students, it no longer gotogotoshi and can be found at ....... The following is an on-the-spot report on the "sad present" of the famous stone.

The Sad State of the Goto Goto Stone Wished Upon by Exam Takers After Malicious University Prank

 The legendary leader of the Lucifers, a deadly gang group that was a major force in the 1990s, has been arrested on suspicion of disorder. The suspect, Odagiri, who was popular for his appearances on outlaw YouTube and other media, told ....

Influencer Boasts Celebrity Connections Amid Arrest of Nagoya&#8217;s Color Gang Legend Leader

 Shinji Hasuo

 A 30-year-old man was urgently arrested for stabbing a woman he was dating with a kitchen knife. The man is also a member of a famous music unit. After the incident, the unit canceled live performances and album releases. The man showed his horrified face at the time of his arrest.

Music Unit Member &#8216;Camera Man Stare&#8217; Arrested for Attempted Murder of Girlfriend

 Takashi Hotta

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we were reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we introduce the whole story of the "Shooting Incident of Former Prime Minister Hosokawa" in the June 17, 1994 issue. It happened right in front of our photographer's eyes. ......

Playback &#8217;94] &#8220;Pow! The shooting incident of former Prime Minister Hosokawa occurred in front of the photographer of this magazine.

 Izumi Nakagawa

 There are concerns that one day a major accident may occur on the Yoshida Route, the most popular route up Mt. Fuji, the most popular route, will be restricted to 4,000 climbers per day starting this year. Will this make the situation a little safer?

Will it work?　Fuji,&#8221; which is finally going to restrict entry to the mountain&#8230; and the problems that are now feared.

 A 25-year-old man was arrested for creating a ransom demand virus. The man is said to have created the virus using a free "wildly generated AI" available on the Internet.

A 25-year-old IT amateur man &#8220;abused &#8216;wild generation AI'&#8221; to create a ransom-type virus&#8230; Surprising motive for the crime.

 Hideki Asai

 Away from the city...a life of being employed and working in a local city, even if it is difficult to live in the countryside amidst the great outdoors. What we are interested in is how much wages are paid in rural employment. Here is some data on actual wages earned by employers by prefecture.

Tochigi is a Hole for Men, Wakayama for Women&#8221; Where is the Best Place to Work&#8230; A Survey of Wage Statistics by Prefecture Reveals

 Miyu Kurusu is a freelance writer. Her main areas of expertise include humanities, social issues, and subcultures, and she is active in reporting and writing articles for magazines, newspapers, the Internet, and other media. She is the author of numerous books.

 Miyu Kurusu

Shinjuku Pandora Building 6F, 3-23-12 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 
03-3226-7777 (weekdays 18:00-22:00 ) 
　　　　　　　Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 14:00-20:30) 
URL: https://shinjuku.clinic/

 Shinjuku Higashiguchi Primary Care Clinic

 The number of people infected with HIV, which terrified the world in the 1990s, is on the rise again in Reiwa, 2022. Behind this trend are the establishment of matching apps and a dramatic increase in the number of inbound customers. A doctor in Shinjuku, which embraces Kabukicho, advises, "Stay calm and deal with the situation.

The number of infected people is increasing again! How to avoid the &#8220;imminent AIDS crisis&#8221; that is hitting Japan in Reiwa, 2025?

 Kyodo News

 A man who allegedly dumped the body of a female university student in Sapporo has been sentenced to six years in prison. He was also implicated in her murder. In a post on a social networking service that appeared to be the man's, he posted a mysterious message saying, "I want to be of help to others again. What is the meaning of this horrifying message?

I&#8217;ve gone off the rails again, but I&#8217;ve done my part&#8230;&#8221; &#8211; A 55-year-old man &#8220;killed a college girl at her request&#8221; and posted a horrifying post right after the crime.

 Getty Images (1st - 2nd) Hiroto Kato (3rd)

 Huge dumping grounds have emerged in the suburbs. More than 70 companies are going bankrupt one after another, fueled by the government's termination of subsidies

 A huge EV dump has appeared in Hangzhou, the capital of China's Zhejiang Province. Such "EV graveyards" are reportedly on the rise in China. Why are "EV graveyards" increasing? The reason is that the Chinese EV market, which has led the world...

Shocking Photos of the Graveyard of Increasing EVs Signal the Approaching Footsteps of China&#8217;s Bubble Collapse

 Kei Kato

 Takeshi Umemoto, president of RESOUND CLOTHING, has selected Masahiko Kondo, Masahiro Higashide, Sosuke Takaoka, Kentaro Ito, and others for his company, and the company's performance has steadily increased.

 There is an apparel brand that uses celebrities who have been scandalized in the past in its advertisements. Masahiko Kondo, Masahiro Higashide, and others have been selected for the brand, and its performance has been on a steady rise! The unorthodox president reveals his "unconventional management philosophy.

Daring Strategy of Osaka CEO with Scandalous Actors in Ads

 Sota Shima (Koike) and Afro (Renho)

 The Tokyo gubernatorial election will be held on June 20 and the vote will be cast on July 7. The first female governor of Tokyo, Yuriko Koike, will be challenged by Renho, a member of the House of Councillors, who will be seeking her third term as governor. ......

Renho&#8217;s Tactics for Tokyo&#8217;s Climactic Showdown Against Governor Koike

 Takuma Arimura

 On May 22, a fire broke out in a two-story house in Togoshi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, burning 3 square meters of the interior. The bodies of a man in his 40s, believed to be the resident, and four others were found in the room, with stab wounds and cuts inflicted by knives.

Chaos Erupts as Mother and Two Children Die in Gotanda Ginza Fire

 Sono Aida

 Sangokan Shinsha is a one-man publishing company whose "Diary of a Traffic Guides" and "Diary of a Traffic Guides" series have been a big hit. Sangokan Shinsha is a publishing company with only one employee. We will introduce the ups and downs of President Nagatake Nakano's life and the behind-the-scenes story of his hit series [Part 2

Amid Plagiarism Protests, Independent Publisher Behind &#8220;Yore Yore Diary Series&#8221; Unveiled

 Sangokan Shinsha's "Diary of a Traffic Guidance Officer" and "Diary of a Traffic Guidance Officer" series have become a huge hit. Sangokan Shinsha is a publishing company with only one employee. The story of the ups and downs of the life of President Nagatake Nakano, who was annihilated by 30 companies in his job search, and the behind-the-scenes story of the company's success [Part I].

Yore Yore Diary Series Hits 620,000 Copies! One-Person Publisher&#8217;s Reversal from 30 Job Rejections

 Born in Tokyo in 2000. After attending an integrated school in Tokyo from elementary school to high school, he went on to Keio University. He is studying the sociology of downtown areas including Kabukicho. After graduation, he worked as a writer. His new book "Host! Tachinbo! To Yoko! Overdose na Hito-tachi" (Kodansha) is now on sale!

 Sasaki Chihuahua

 The reality of Piena, portrayed by a writer who graduated from Keio University and is a hos-crazy writer. 2024 Reiwa 6 years later, Kabukicho is now ...... the 94th issue

 Kabukicho in Shinjuku attracts many foreign tourists every day. Recently, it has been attracting more attention due to the influence of the live-action "City Hunter," the landmine fashion of tohyoko kids, and the popularity of host clubs as a uniquely Japanese culture...?

The Reality of the Globalization Impact with Host Clubs and Fashion Trends in Kabukicho Gain Massive Popularity Among Foreigners

 Wakako Tako

 Mayumi Abe

 The redevelopment of the Meiji Jingu Gaien area, which has been the subject of much criticism, appears to have been halted or postponed. Meanwhile, while trees are being cut down all over Tokyo, including the ginkgo trees along Kanda Keisatsu Dori, the destruction of Hibiya Park is surprisingly little known.

Despite the Lack of Complaints, the Reorganization of Hibiya Park Quietly Progresses Amidst the Postponement of Jingu Gaien Redevelopment

 Former fighter Ensen Inoue was arrested on suspicion of violating the Narcotics Control Law. He is alleged to have mailed "narcotic chocolates" from Hawaii. Unlike in the ring, the photographer of this magazine saw an emaciated appearance. He has distinctive tattoos on the back of his head and on his legs. ......

Former fighter Ensen Inoue, &#8220;suspected of drug smuggling,&#8221; looked exhausted by the photographer of this magazine.

 Masahiro Kawayanagi

 Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Corporation: "I am the son of a murderer! and fabricated a slanderous account.

 Hiroto Oyama, who has spoken out in the media about his experiences as the son of a man whose father murdered his adoptive father and wife for insurance money, has angrily accused CBC TV of forcing him to "fake" his story! ...

News

Heavy Security as Inagawa-kai and Sumiyoshi-kai Leaders Convene at Takadanobaba Temple

Simultaneous Request for Two Tickets as Scandal Involving Seiko Noda, Former Minister, Allegedly Misusing JR Free Pass

Shocking Confession of Taxi Driver Receives ‘Kashhara’ from Senator Gaku Hasegawa

Abnormal Family Dynamics Revealed in Susukino Murder Trial with Head Found in Bathroom

Leader’s Orders Inside Keisho Taira’s Unusual Heckling Trial

The Sad State of the Goto Goto Stone Wished Upon by Exam Takers After Malicious University Prank

Influencer Boasts Celebrity Connections Amid Arrest of Nagoya’s Color Gang Legend Leader

Music Unit Member ‘Camera Man Stare’ Arrested for Attempted Murder of Girlfriend

Playback ’94] “Pow! The shooting incident of former Prime Minister Hosokawa occurred in front of the photographer of this magazine.

Will it work?　Fuji,” which is finally going to restrict entry to the mountain… and the problems that are now feared.

A 25-year-old IT amateur man “abused ‘wild generation AI'” to create a ransom-type virus… Surprising motive for the crime.

Tochigi is a Hole for Men, Wakayama for Women” Where is the Best Place to Work… A Survey of Wage Statistics by Prefecture Reveals

The number of infected people is increasing again! How to avoid the “imminent AIDS crisis” that is hitting Japan in Reiwa, 2025?

I’ve gone off the rails again, but I’ve done my part…” – A 55-year-old man “killed a college girl at her request” and posted a horrifying post right after the crime.

Shocking Photos of the Graveyard of Increasing EVs Signal the Approaching Footsteps of China’s Bubble Collapse

Daring Strategy of Osaka CEO with Scandalous Actors in Ads

Renho’s Tactics for Tokyo’s Climactic Showdown Against Governor Koike

Chaos Erupts as Mother and Two Children Die in Gotanda Ginza Fire

Amid Plagiarism Protests, Independent Publisher Behind “Yore Yore Diary Series” Unveiled

Yore Yore Diary Series Hits 620,000 Copies! One-Person Publisher’s Reversal from 30 Job Rejections

The Reality of the Globalization Impact with Host Clubs and Fashion Trends in Kabukicho Gain Massive Popularity Among Foreigners

Despite the Lack of Complaints, the Reorganization of Hibiya Park Quietly Progresses Amidst the Postponement of Jingu Gaien Redevelopment

Former fighter Ensen Inoue, “suspected of drug smuggling,” looked exhausted by the photographer of this magazine.

Son of Death Row Inmate in Hiroshima Serial Insurance Murder Case Accuses CBC TV of Coercing Fabrication and Staging

News

Heavy Security as Inagawa-kai and Sumiyoshi-kai Leaders Convene at Takadanobaba Temple

Simultaneous Request for Two Tickets as Scandal Involving Seiko Noda, Former Minister, Allegedly Misusing JR Free Pass

Shocking Confession of Taxi Driver Receives ‘Kashhara’ from Senator Gaku Hasegawa

Abnormal Family Dynamics Revealed in Susukino Murder Trial with Head Found in Bathroom

Leader’s Orders Inside Keisho Taira’s Unusual Heckling Trial

The Sad State of the Goto Goto Stone Wished Upon by Exam Takers After Malicious University Prank

Influencer Boasts Celebrity Connections Amid Arrest of Nagoya’s Color Gang Legend Leader

Music Unit Member ‘Camera Man Stare’ Arrested for Attempted Murder of Girlfriend

Playback ’94] “Pow! The shooting incident of former Prime Minister Hosokawa occurred in front of the photographer of this magazine.

Will it work? Fuji,” which is finally going to restrict entry to the mountain… and the problems that are now feared.

A 25-year-old IT amateur man “abused ‘wild generation AI'” to create a ransom-type virus… Surprising motive for the crime.

Tochigi is a Hole for Men, Wakayama for Women” Where is the Best Place to Work… A Survey of Wage Statistics by Prefecture Reveals

The number of infected people is increasing again! How to avoid the “imminent AIDS crisis” that is hitting Japan in Reiwa, 2025?

I’ve gone off the rails again, but I’ve done my part…” – A 55-year-old man “killed a college girl at her request” and posted a horrifying post right after the crime.

Shocking Photos of the Graveyard of Increasing EVs Signal the Approaching Footsteps of China’s Bubble Collapse

Daring Strategy of Osaka CEO with Scandalous Actors in Ads

Renho’s Tactics for Tokyo’s Climactic Showdown Against Governor Koike

Chaos Erupts as Mother and Two Children Die in Gotanda Ginza Fire

Amid Plagiarism Protests, Independent Publisher Behind “Yore Yore Diary Series” Unveiled

Yore Yore Diary Series Hits 620,000 Copies! One-Person Publisher’s Reversal from 30 Job Rejections

The Reality of the Globalization Impact with Host Clubs and Fashion Trends in Kabukicho Gain Massive Popularity Among Foreigners

Despite the Lack of Complaints, the Reorganization of Hibiya Park Quietly Progresses Amidst the Postponement of Jingu Gaien Redevelopment

Former fighter Ensen Inoue, “suspected of drug smuggling,” looked exhausted by the photographer of this magazine.

Son of Death Row Inmate in Hiroshima Serial Insurance Murder Case Accuses CBC TV of Coercing Fabrication and Staging

Will it work?　Fuji,” which is finally going to restrict entry to the mountain… and the problems that are now feared.