 Hideki Asai

 Afro

 With the rising price of gold, "street pawnshops" have become popular among young people. The number of pawnshops has dropped by 40% since the last pawnshop opened. We take a look behind the scenes at the pawnshop industry, which is also used for investment purposes.

Pawnshops Boom Among Young Investors Despite 40 Percent Drop in Store Numbers

 Toru Yokota (news photographer)

 The war between Russia and Ukraine with no end in sight. In the long-running war, female soldiers also have the opportunity to go to the front, and some of them are so wounded that they have lost one eye. We interviewed one of them.

Ukrainian Soldier Injured in War Recalls Shrapnel Wounds as Frontline Images Reveal Ongoing Toll

 Shinji Hasuo

 Seven suspects were arrested for stealing three suitcases containing about 400 million yen in Ueno. They were reportedly informed in advance. What is surprising is that there were executives from different gangs. It is unusual for multiple gang members to conspire together. An expert explains the background.

Seven Arrested in Ueno 400 Million Yen Robbery as Members of Multiple Crime Syndicates Allegedly Conspired

 Kaori Takagi

 Kyodo News

 It's graduation season. The Imperial Family is reminded of Kako, who will graduate from ICU in March 2019. In a written response to the press, she said, "I will carefully tackle each and every job I am asked to do. We look back at how she lived up to her commitment.

Seven Years After Graduation in Gown and Cap Princess Kako Shines in Official Duties and Smiles Following Her ICU Graduation Words

 Nakahira Ryo

 On March 6, a man was arrested on suspicion of robbery and manslaughter after he poured boiling water on an acquaintance, robbed him of his money, and left him to die. A crime journalist says that the man may have had an "abnormal relationship" with the victim, who lived with him.

Man Poured Boiling Water on Acquaintance Until His Death Over 500 Million Yen Loan Twisted Relationship with Victim Revealed

 Kyodo

 On March 11, Takashi Tachibana, the leader of the "NHK Party," announced that he had filed for bankruptcy. His personal debt is said to be 1.2 billion yen, but behind the massive debt lies ......

Mystery Surrounds ¥1.2 Billion Debt as Takashi Tachibana Declares BankruptcyMystery Surrounds ¥1.2 Billion Debt as Takashi Tachibana Declares Bankruptcy

 Takuma Arimura

 The Kanagawa Prefectural Police have been involved in a series of scandals that have led some to ask, "The Kanagawa Prefectural Police again? This time, a series of startling revelations were made at a traffic stop. We would like to introduce the Kanagawa Prefectural Police's long-standing tradition of bad policing methods.

Kanagawa Police Crackdown Chaos Engulfs Ordinary Drivers

 The president of a civil engineering company and three of its employees were arrested for the murder of a 39-year-old male co-worker after they allegedly assaulted and killed him in a group...The three were also arrested for assaulting and threatening their co-worker in the past. This is the spectacular content of the lynching, which is suspected to be a routine crime.

Coworker Death Sparks Outrage Over Brutal Dorm Bullying

 Shinji Hasuo (1st-3rd)

 On March 13, former "Jungle Pocket" Shinji Saito pleaded not guilty to a charge of sexual intercourse without consent at his first trial in Tokyo District Court. He also apologized to the female victim and said that he had offered her a settlement. What are the experts' opinions?

Shinji Saito Faces First Trial After Scandal with Conflicting Apology and Settlement Offer, Prison Sentence Possible

 White Paper Green

 There is no end to the number of cheaters who modify game programs to "cheat". It is easy to obtain and "everyone is doing it," so it seems to be spreading even further. We investigated the background of this phenomenon.

Do you want to win by cheating?&#8221; The background of the cheating problem that continues to smolder in the gaming world.

 Takero Yui

 One month has passed since the "Punch-kun fever" swept the Japanese archipelago. A visit to the Ichikawa Zoo and Botanical Garden reveals that while his popularity is still going strong, there are some changes. Here is a report with the latest photos of Punch-kun.

The number of foreigners has increased, and mothers are becoming more distant&#8230; Changes seen in &#8220;Punch-kun,&#8221; a baby monkey, in the first month since his &#8220;big fever.

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 In the recent general election for the House of Representatives, Sanae Takaichi triggered a "Takaichi boom" and led the LDP to an overwhelming victory. In the gubernatorial election in Ishikawa Prefecture, which she supported, Governor Hase Hiroshi unexpectedly lost the election amid the mood of overwhelming victory for the incumbent. ......

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, whose approval rating is declining, shows &#8220;bossiness&#8221; that even her own people fear.

 Financial planner and representative of Rapport Consulting Office. After graduating from Nagoya University's Faculty of Engineering, he worked for a securities company and an insurance agency before setting up his own business. He is a first-class financial planning technician, CFP®, certified real estate transaction specialist, and sauna and spa professional.

 Hiroki Takekuni

 FOD is free and the yield is over 12%! We introduce you to a selection of hot shareholder special benefit stocks that have been newly established and expanded for the "March Shareholder Special Benefit Plan". We will also provide an in-depth look at hot stocks to buy now, such as JR East and Nojima.

FOD free and yields over 12%! New and expanded &#8220;March Shareholder Special Benefit&#8221; hot stocks!

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (Entertainment Journalist)

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 Takashi Tachibana, the leader of the "NHK Party," is currently under arrest and detention on suspicion of defamation. He is said to have ordered the dormancy of the "NHK Party" behind the scenes. ......

NHK Party suddenly declares dormancy — The motives behind defendant Takashi Tachibana

 Izumi Nakagawa

 Kawaguchiko's water level has dropped for the first time in 29 years...Rokkakudo is land-locked due to the abnormal situation of the water level minus 4.1m! The water level has dropped to minus 4.1 meters, and Rokkakudo has become land-locked! We will thoroughly explain the "real cause" and the mechanism of the water level decline as revealed by experts.

Lake Kawaguchi Records Largest Water Drop in 29 Years Revealing Real Cause Behind Abnormal Situation Stirring SNS

 Sota Shima

 Mayor Akira Ogawa won the Maebashi mayoral election in January and was reappointed. Two months have passed since he took office, and citizens are now spreading "suspicions" about him. What is the reality of the "problem" that even led to a citizens' rally? ......

Akichi Ogawa’s Secret Partner Rehired by Mayor-Linked Company

 A U.S.-based man was arrested on suspicion of destruction of property for spraying oil-like substance on a shrine 11 years ago. The man said he had committed similar crimes in dozens of other locations at meetings of a religious organization he founded. The charges are available at .......

Doctor and Cult Leader Who Vandalized Shrines Declared Shrines Were a Nest of Evil Spirits Before Arrest

 Company employee and writer. A corporate employee and writer who eats Chinese food in Tokyo. Studied abroad at Fudan University in Shanghai for a year while in college and fell in love with Chinese food. Currently, while working for an IT company, he eats at newly opened Chinese restaurants around Tokyo. ■Blog: https://chuka.tokyo/ ■X : https://x.com/iam_asheng ■Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/asheng_chuka/

 Asheng

 Carefully selected by gourmet blogger "Aou," who loves the authentic taste of China!

 After Mara Tang, this is the next best thing! Here are the latest three "drinkable hot pots with medicinal soups" that have been a hot topic of conversation in the serious Chinese community in Tokyo. Don't miss the authentic Chinese flavors such as the exquisite fig chicken hot pot and lamb hot pot cooked with ice, which are too delicious and dangerous.

Three Must Try Drinkable Medicinal Hot Pot Soups in Tokyo After Malatang

 Shinya Nishizaki, courtesy of Mr. Yura (as a student)

 Chikyu no Arukikata" has been loved by overseas travelers since its first issue in 1979. However, once the COVID-19 crisis took hold and stay-homes took root, sales dropped 90%. The magazine was in danger of extinction. A must-read for all working people!　The editor-in-chief who brought about a V-shaped recovery talks about his "plan from the bottom of the barrel.

Globe Trotters Guide Editor Explains How JoJo and Sengoku Series Became Hits After COVID Sales Collapse

 Nakahira

 The trial of a man who indecently assaulted a junior high school girl at a library was held at the Tokyo District Court on March 2. The man, who sat next to the victim and asked her to show him how she was studying, said he was "interested in how she was studying." ......

Twisted Crimes of a 50 Year Old Man Targeting a Junior High Girl at a Library

 Kojiro Yamada (1st and 5th pictures)

 Special Reportage The number one host who became a 100 million yen player immediately after his debut is a unique two-faced person

 Hitoshi Yano, who is also an active host, started his career as a tax accountant, and his first client was a nightclub employee. As his clientele grew through word-of-mouth and referrals, he could not leave the nightclub workers who were going broke without any knowledge, so he became independent and opened an office "specializing in nightclub workers" in Shinjuku.

Night Shift Tax Accountant Hitoshi Yano Reveals Money and Desire Cases in Shinjuku Kabukicho

 On March 3, a suspect in a robbery-homicide case that occurred 12 years ago in Arakawa Ward, Tokyo, was arrested. Behind the arrest was the persistence of one investigator who had investigated the unsolved case. Experts say such cases are likely to increase in the future.

Unsolved Case Breakthrough as Suspect Confesses Memory of 12-Year-Old Robbery and Assault Incident

 Diceke Takahashi

 The "second button," a staple of graduation ceremonies, was not a dead word! Over 80% of Generation Z and Alpha are aware of it, and about 30% have actually experienced it. We look into the reasons why the digital generation enjoys re-editing the Showa-era custom as "emo.

Why Gen Z and Alpha Are Rediscovering the Second Button Tradition Once Popular Among Teens

 On March 10, a woman was sentenced for assisting the suicide of a Nepalese man, Chantar Badal. The sentence was given to the woman who said she prepared two kitchen knives to die because of opposition to her marriage from those around her.

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