 Born in 1987. He covers a wide range of topics, including sports, economics, incidents, and overseas affairs. He is the author of "Surviving the COVID-19 crisis: Taxi Industry Survival. Aim for Koshien! The Insatiable Challenge of a Preparatory School Baseball Club" and many other composition books.

 Shimei Kurita

 Shimei Kurita, Kyodo News

 In Warabi City, where approximately 8,500 foreigners reside, 11.3% of the population is foreign. What are the thoughts of the foreigners living here? We sought to find out.

Nationality Revealed through Behavior: Serious Polarization Among Warabi City Foreigners

 Kyodo News

 Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa was called an "old lady" by Vice President Taro Aso. However, she is highly regarded within the party, and some are calling for her to be the next presidential candidate. The first of them is the former Prime Minister Aso. ......

Mr. Shizuka Kamei Warns of Female Prime Minister Potential Amid Deputy Prime Minister Aso&#8217;s Old Hag Remark

 Born in Taiwan in 1976. Winner of TV Tokyo's "TV Champion" in 2002 and 2007. He loves cooking, sweets, and alcohol, with a focus on fine dining and hotel gourmet cuisine. He writes easy-to-understand articles with his unique perspective on everything from inflammatory incidents to gastronomy and trends, and from the state of food to issues facing restaurants. He is also a judge, lecturer, producer, and consultant.

 Dong Long

 A restaurant posing as an affiliate of Tori Kikin charged customers a "seat charge and weekend fee" as the restaurant's "original rules. Many restaurants have their own rules. What kind of rules exist and how should they be dealt with?

Mastering Establishment Rules: Seating Fees, Weekend Rates, and Time Limits for a Smooth First Visit

 Junya Ito, a member of Japan's national soccer team, has been criminally charged by the Osaka Prefectural Police by two women for semi-forcible sexual intercourse and other crimes. Ito's side, on the other hand, has "counter-sued" the two women for false accusations, and the situation has become a quagmire. ......

Lawyer for Soccer Player Junya Ito, Accused of Sexual Assault, Explains Decision to Release Accuser&#8217;s &#8220;Jersey Video&#8221;

 Nonfiction writer. After working for the Sankei Shimbun in the National Police Agency Press Club, the Metropolitan Police Department, the Kanagawa Prefectural Police Department, the Judicial Press Club, and the National Tax Agency Press Club, he went freelance. His recent book is "How We Live: Money, Women, and Quitting Time of the Modern Yakuza" (Kodansha + Alpha Shinsho).

 Masahiro Ojima

 Shinji Hasuo

 Satoshi Kirishima's "confession" of his real name caused a commotion in Japan. In fact, the day after that, the day of the change of police commissioner was coming up. Why did Kirishima reveal his real name at the end of his career? A veteran public security police officer deciphers the true reason.

National Police Agency Welcomes New Commissioner General Amidst Speculation Over Kiryu Toshi&#8217;s Confession

 Blank paper, green

 The "Gunkan Mansion" is a famous apartment building in Shinjuku. The 50-year-old building, famous for its eccentric design, is rumored to be demolished this year. We take a closer look at this hidden gem of Shinjuku.

Will 50 Years of History Vanish This Year? Crisis Looms for Shinjuku&#8217;s Outlandishly Designed Battleship Mansion

 Text: Hironori Jinno (nonfiction writer)

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Rogue businessmen and swindlers gathered and did whatever they wanted, including selling water pipes that "won't be usable until summer.

 The Noto Peninsula earthquake occurred on January 1. While traces of the disaster still remain, the number of crooks and swindlers taking advantage of the confusion in the affected areas is said to be increasing rapidly. What is happening in the Noto Peninsula, which has been hit by heavy snowfall?

Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Exploiting Snow-Stricken Victims as &#8216;Opportunities&#8217; &#8211; Despicable Villains Laugh in Face of Tragedy

 Born in 1976. After working as editor-in-chief of a monthly magazine and as a reporter for a weekly magazine, she became a freelance journalist. She is the author of "Prostitution Island: Report on Watakanojima, the Last Shangri-La" and "Report on Street Prostitution in Kabukicho, Shinjuku. He also wrote the original story for the comic "Prostitution Island 1981.

 Mizuho Takagi

 How did various genres of adult entertainment and related things come into being? Nonfiction writer Mizuho Takagi traces the roots of these genres in her "Reporto: The Birth of the Sex Industry. In this first installment, we explore the roots of the "happening bar.

Birth of Adult Entertainment the Origin Story of Happening Bars

 Mizuho Takagi's "Reporto: The Birth of the Sex Industry," Part 1: "Happening Bar" Part 2. Happening bars were born out of "happenings," but as they became major entertainment venues, they became something far different from what those who first created them had in mind. ......

Hap Bar&#8217;s Evolution from Enthusiastic Hangout to Disappointing Pickup Joint

 Kumiko Kato

 Hiroto Kato

 Scoop!　Automotive journalist Kumiko Kato delves into the alleged relationship between Sompo Japan and Big Motor.

 In January, Sompo Japan released its final report on Big Motor's alleged fraud. This marked the end of the honeymoon relationship between the two companies. ...... On the other hand, there is a "certain fact" that was not mentioned in the report. What is it? ......

Allegations on Sompo Japan Employee Tasked with Factory Manager Duties at Big Motor

 Yuuki Okukubo (Journalist)

 Can we allow them to go unchecked? - They can be bought for 10,000 yen each and are indistinguishable from the real thing.

 The number of counterfeit my number cards is increasing all over Japan. As an applicant, I contacted a vendor who was looking for a black market job making and selling counterfeit cards on a Chinese social networking site. We directly interviewed the Chinese my number card counterfeiting ring!

Chinese National ID Forgery Ring’s Made in 3 Days

 On January 24, Fumitoshi Sasaki was sentenced to seven years in prison by the Tokyo District Court for the stabbing to death of a gang leader in Akihabara, Tokyo, in 2010. The distorted relationship between the victim and the assailant was revealed. ......

Akihabara Yakuza Leader Stabbing Case Exposes Distorted Courtroom Dynamics

 Works as a freelance writer mainly for the web. She is also involved in the production of books and corporate PR magazines. She does not specialize in any particular field, but covers a wide range of topics that intrigue her, including history, comedy, health, beauty, travel, gourmet food, and nursing care.

 Motoko Abegawa

 Kenji Kawato

 The "Regulating Basin" infrastructure tour, held only during the cold season, is very popular. The tour takes visitors on a tour of the huge tunnel, which is about 4.5 km long from north to south and has a storage capacity of 540,000 m3, located about 40 m underground.

Cold Season Exclusive: Explore Kannana Underground&#8217;s &#8216;Regulating Pond&#8217; and Flood Protection Tunnel

 Hiroyuki Komatsu (1st photo), courtesy of Mr. Hiramatsu (2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th photos), Kyodo News (3rd photo)

 NHK has announced that Mio Imada (26) will play the heroine in its 2013 morning drama series "Anpan". How did Mr. and Mrs. Takashi Yanase, creators of "Anpanman," which still enjoys great popularity among children, meet?

Behind the Scenes of NHK Morning Drama Anpan Insights from the Final Editor

 Masayoshi Katayama (Journalist)

 The parents of a fifth-grade girl at an elementary school in Nara City, who was the victim of bullying at school, reveal the "cruelty of the school's response. When the girl wrote a heartbreaking cry in her notebook, her homeroom teacher gave her a "Hanamaru" (flower circle). ......

Parents Expose School&#8217;s Excessively Harsh Response to Student’s Alarming Remarks

 The first trial of a guesthouse manager was held on suspicion of drugging and sexually assaulting female guests. Many women complained to the police, saying "I was also a victim" when the incident was revealed. What was the despicable crime of taking videos of the indecent act?

Terrifying Court Testimony: Sexual Assault on 10 Women Blamed on Simultaneous Drug and Alcohol Use

 A group of people posing as affiliated restaurants of the izakaya chain "Tori Aristocrat" were arrested for ripping off customers with high prices. The price for bean sprouts was 880 yen!　The surprising tactics of the fraudulent group, believed to be the quasi-gang "Chinese Dragon," are as follows.

Torikizoku Fraud Tactics Exposed, Even Reporters Almost Victimized

 Eiji Ikeda (2nd), Shoichiro Tsuboi (3rd)

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. This time, we look back at the "first date" image scoop of Wakanohana and Mieko Kurio, a couple that had the whole country's attention in January 2004.

Playback &#8217;94] WAKANOHANA &#038; MIEKO KURITA &#8211; A Treasured First Date on the West Coast

 Masahiro Kawayanagi

 One month has passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake struck. A month has passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake struck, and a frantic search continues for the missing. However, the mountains of sand dams, snow, and debris are preventing rescuers from reaching the victims. ...... This reporter reports on the struggles of rescue teams in the disaster area.

One month after the Noto earthquake, water overflowed from the landslide dam and the village and fields were muddy.

 A man who entered the gutter of a road and repeatedly peeped and filmed more than 1,000 times. We report the verdict against this unprecedented gutter man and his astonishing methods.

If I were born again, I would like to be a street&#8230;&#8221;-The &#8220;unprecedented gutter man&#8221; who has peeped more than 1,000 times, and his tactics are astonishing.

 Kei Kato

 Akira Yamane, former president of the Japan Boxing Federation, passed away at the age of 84. He was 84 years old and had been a close friend of this magazine's reporter, who lived in Osaka, since he was furious with him after interviewing him directly. We look back on the life of the maverick Yamane, who lived by his own way of life, with some poignant episodes.

When interviewed directly by a reporter, the late Akira Yamane was furious, saying, &#8220;Hey, you! The late Akira Yamane &#8220;exchanged four times a week with a reporter of this magazine&#8221; and his shocking words and actions just before his death.

 Kyodo News (1st and 2nd photos) Nishi Keisuke (3rd photo)

 On January 31, Haruyuki Takahashi, a former director of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, was charged with bribery in a corruption case involving the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. At the end of his opening statement, the defense attorney made an unusual plea. What was the substance of this shocking plea?

Call former Tokyo Olympics Chairman Yoshiro Mori! Haruyuki Takahashi, accused of bribery in the Tokyo Olympics corruption case.

 Sankei Shimbun, Kyodo News

 The year 2024 will be a year of upheaval in the conveyor-belt sushi industry!　How will the so-called "four major chains" of Sushiro, Kurazushi, Hama-zushi, and Kappa-zushi change, and how will the mid-sized chains make money after overcoming the ...... peropero incident and rising costs?

Conveyor-belt Sushi Chain War 2024: A New Battle among Sushiro, Kurazushi, Kappa, and Hamazushi

 Wakako Tago

 Last year's victory parade was held to celebrate the Hanshin Tigers' first league championship in 18 years and the Orix Buffaloes' third consecutive league championship. A "disclosure request" by a Hanshin fan revealed that the contractor for this parade was a subsidiary of Dentsu.

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Nationality Revealed through Behavior: Serious Polarization Among Warabi City Foreigners

Mr. Shizuka Kamei Warns of Female Prime Minister Potential Amid Deputy Prime Minister Aso’s Old Hag Remark

Mastering Establishment Rules: Seating Fees, Weekend Rates, and Time Limits for a Smooth First Visit

Lawyer for Soccer Player Junya Ito, Accused of Sexual Assault, Explains Decision to Release Accuser’s “Jersey Video”

National Police Agency Welcomes New Commissioner General Amidst Speculation Over Kiryu Toshi’s Confession

Will 50 Years of History Vanish This Year? Crisis Looms for Shinjuku’s Outlandishly Designed Battleship Mansion

Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Exploiting Snow-Stricken Victims as ‘Opportunities’ – Despicable Villains Laugh in Face of Tragedy

Birth of Adult Entertainment the Origin Story of Happening Bars

Hap Bar’s Evolution from Enthusiastic Hangout to Disappointing Pickup Joint

Allegations on Sompo Japan Employee Tasked with Factory Manager Duties at Big Motor

Chinese National ID Forgery Ring’s Made in 3 Days

Akihabara Yakuza Leader Stabbing Case Exposes Distorted Courtroom Dynamics

Cold Season Exclusive: Explore Kannana Underground’s ‘Regulating Pond’ and Flood Protection Tunnel

Behind the Scenes of NHK Morning Drama Anpan Insights from the Final Editor

Parents Expose School’s Excessively Harsh Response to Student’s Alarming Remarks

Terrifying Court Testimony: Sexual Assault on 10 Women Blamed on Simultaneous Drug and Alcohol Use

Torikizoku Fraud Tactics Exposed, Even Reporters Almost Victimized

Playback ’94] WAKANOHANA & MIEKO KURITA – A Treasured First Date on the West Coast

One month after the Noto earthquake, water overflowed from the landslide dam and the village and fields were muddy.

If I were born again, I would like to be a street…”-The “unprecedented gutter man” who has peeped more than 1,000 times, and his tactics are astonishing.

When interviewed directly by a reporter, the late Akira Yamane was furious, saying, “Hey, you! The late Akira Yamane “exchanged four times a week with a reporter of this magazine” and his shocking words and actions just before his death.

Call former Tokyo Olympics Chairman Yoshiro Mori! Haruyuki Takahashi, accused of bribery in the Tokyo Olympics corruption case.

Conveyor-belt Sushi Chain War 2024: A New Battle among Sushiro, Kurazushi, Kappa, and Hamazushi

The contractor for the Hanshin-Orix victory parade was a subsidiary of Dentsu, which has been suspended from bidding!