 Daisuke Iwasaki

 It was a "memorial service" with a unique atmosphere. On February 12, a memorial service for Shintaro Ishihara was held at a public facility in Bunkyo, Tokyo. The celebrities who gathered were Shingo Nishimura, a former member of the House of Representatives, Toshio Tamogami, a former Chief of the Air Staff, and Totsuka.

Friends Gather to Mourn for the Late Shintaro Ishihara

 Izumi Nakagawa

 What is required from now on is the ability to "search" to obtain information accurately, the ability to "edit" it to make a convincing argument, and the ability to "create" to create value that has not yet been seen. The current examination system cannot measure the potential of these skills.

Criminologist Points the Real Score of Smartphone Cheating Scandal

 Aki Shikama / Aki Shikama

 Restrictions on entry into Japan for waterfront measures against the new coronavirus will finally be eased. We asked travel experts when Japanese people will be able to travel abroad, based on the movements of other countries and airline companies.

Deregulation of Japan&#8217;s Immigration Relaxed- When to Start Travelling?

 Kenichi Ogura

 Do, do, donkey, don Quijote, volume full, super cheap jungle. This is the story of Pan Pacific International Hall, which operates Don Quijote, a large discount store known for its distinctive background music.

Don Quijote Gaining Momentum; Fundamental Reason Why it was Able to Make a Hit on &#8220;Amazing TV&#8221;

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 This April, it was announced that Prince Eugene, the eldest son of the Akishino family, will be accepted to the high school attached to Tsukuba University. He will enter the school through the "Affiliated School System," but at about the same time, the "quotation problem" in the essay contest was reported...

Behind Yuhito&#8217;s First Day of School; Media Swayed by Her Merit of Reporting

 Shinji Hamasaki

 A one-man president monitors his employees with security cameras, suddenly demotes them if they refuse to be his chauffeurs, and cuts their salaries by 100,000 yen per month. ......

 The store where I work now has a total of four security cameras. The company says that they are there to avoid problems with customers, but for some reason, cameras are also installed in places where there is no chance of problems with customers, such as the processing area and the inspection corner.

Active Employee Accuse of Appearing Legal Battle Breaking Out at Megane Store

 Fumitaro Kuroi

 Report by military journalist Buntaro Kuroi

 On February 21, the Russian government held an emergency meeting of the National Security Council, where President Vladimir Putin decided to recognize the self-proclaimed state in eastern Ukraine, which is controlled by pro-Russian factions with the unofficial support of the Russian military. In addition, the Russian military is being used as a self-proclaimed "peacekeeping force" in the same area.

Japan&#8217;s Future Threatened by the Kishida administration&#8217;s Unsteady Attitude Versus Russia

 Born in 1973. After working for a publishing company and an advertising production company, became a freelance writer. In addition to interviewing actors and actresses for weekly and monthly magazines, she writes drama columns for a variety of media. JUMP 9 no Tobira ga Openitoki" (both published by Earl's Publishing).

 Wakako Tacko

 Tsuyoshi Hirao, former Japanese national rugby team member, cuts to the chase

 The Sports Agency's "Basic Plan for Sports". One of the goals is to halve the number of junior high school students who dislike sports from the current 16% to 8% over five years. Is disliking sports a bad thing?　We asked Professor Tsuyoshi Hirao.

Why the Sports Agency&#8217;s Sets Goal of Reducing to Dislike Sports Off the Mark

 AFLO

 The eldest son of the Akishino family, Prince Eugene (15), has been accepted to Tsukuba University High School (Chikuzuke) and will enter the school in April. He took the general exam, but in the end, it was announced that he will be entering the school through the 'affiliated school system. This is a great honor for Eugene.

Prince Eugene Acceptance in Tsukuba High School Tainted with Suspicion of Plagiarism of His Essay

 Kyodo News

 A case that happened more than five years ago has finally been solved. A man who was in a relationship with a 19-year-old woman is suspected of killing her. He killed her in his car and dumped her body on the road. What was the "appalling lie" that the man told to those around him?

Man Killed His Lover and Threw Her Body Off the Road!

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 The world is concerned about Russia's threat to Ukraine. The leaders of major countries, including the U.S., Britain, Germany, and France, have repeatedly urged President Putin to stop military threats, but the Putin administration has refused. In the future, the Russian military will first invade eastern Ukraine.

On the Eve of War Outbreak in Ukraine: The Source of Japan&#8217;s &#8220;Gloomy Error&#8221; of Diplomacy with Russia

 The trial took an unexpected turn. ...... A third-grader playing in the lake was caught up in the accident and killed. The mother went to trial with both knees amputated and artificial legs.

 I want to know the truth. If he really ran over her, he should apologize. But even now that Tsuyoshi has been released on bail, he says, 'I don't think it was me. There is a possibility that it was another boat. If there's an accident, I'll be at the wheel.

&#8221; I am Innocent&#8221; Defendant Said on Lake Inawashiro Accident that Killed a 10-Year-Old Boy and Severely Injured His Mother

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 South Korea is on the verge of economic collapse. The deadline to provide assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is March. However, due to the new Corona, small and medium-sized businesses are gasping for breath. Will the support end as planned or will it be extended? A civil war is brewing under the Moon Jae-in administration.

South Korea&#8217;s &#8220;March Economic Collapse&#8221; Crisis: The Serious Background to the Outbreak of Internal Conflict under the Moon Administration

 Soichi Hayashi

 ＜The Corona disaster has hit all industries hard. The U.S., the world's largest economy, is no exception, but compared to other industries, the sex industry is the one that is not in the spotlight. Nonfiction writer Soichi Hayashi presents a documentary on the Corona disaster.

Women Working on American Sex Industry Turns to Have Toughest Life Experiences

 ＜The Corona disaster has hit every industry hard. The U.S., the world's largest economy, is no exception, but compared to other industries, the reality of the sex industry is not in the spotlight. Nonfiction writer Soichi Hayashi presents a documentary on the Corona disaster.

American Sex Industry Also Affected by Corona Many Brothels Houses are For Sale

 Born in Tokyo in 1977. Nonfiction writer. Graduated from Nihon University College of Art. He is active in reporting and writing about culture, history, and medicine in Japan and abroad. His books include "The House of 'Demons': Parents Who Kill Their Own Children," "Forty-three Killing Intentions: The Depths of the Kawasaki Jr. 1 Boys' Murder Case," "Rental Child," "Kinship Murder," and "Social Map of Disparity and Division.

 Kota Ishii

 Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii takes a closer look at the depths of Japanese society!

 The number of foreigners living in Japan involved in illegal drug smuggling is increasing rapidly. The number of foreigners living in Japan who are involved in illegal drug smuggling is rapidly increasing, but unlike a decade ago, the number of cases in which gangsters are directly involved is drastically decreasing. In the background, there are special circumstances unique to the modern age. This is a report by non-fiction writer Kota Ishii.

Rising Foreign Arrest in Rapid Increase of Illegal Smuggling of Drugs in Japan Due to Corona

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 With no progress in US-Russia negotiations, tensions have reached a critical point. Experts warn of a possible blitz on Kiev.

 A large contingent of Russian soldiers is still deployed near the border with Ukraine, and tensions between the two countries continue to be high. Putin insists that he has no intention of invading, but it is believed that he may force one of his allies to invade.

Putin&#8217;s Strange Plan of  Suppressing Ukraine without Using Troops

 Shutaro Iwashiro

 A little after 7:00 p.m. on the 17th, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held his first press conference in a month and a half at his official residence. He announced the "easing of waterfront measures" and the "lifting of priority measures to prevent the spread of new coronas in five prefectures" to "exit the sixth wave.

The Kishida Administration&#8217;s &#8220;Vaccine Policy Left and Right

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 Military journalist and Putin watcher Buntaro Kuroi's analysis of the situation and warnings

 The crisis in Ukraine began in April 2021, when the Putin regime suddenly deployed a 100,000-strong military contingent in the border region of Ukraine. This was followed by a meeting between President Putin and President Biden in June of the same year.

Putin&#8217;s Long-Term Plan to Take Ukraine: The Horrifying Full Story

 Kyodo News Agency

 A man posed as a courier and broke into an apartment in Takatsuki, Osaka. The woman who tried to stop him was hit on the head and suffered broken bones and is unconscious. The man attacked the house of a girl who was his ex-girlfriend. What is the horrifying background of the incident?

Man Disguised as a Courier Attacked His Former Lover

 Daisuke Miwa

 Aftermath of Hong Kong Fund's Sale of Business

 In the Corona disaster, hamburger chains such as McDonald's and Mos Burger have been increasing their presence. Among them, Burger King has been gaining remarkable momentum in the past few years. In fact, in January 2022, Burger King will open a new restaurant in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.

Burger King at the Third Crossroads: Leave for Good or Stay and Grow?

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 FRIDAY correspondent's on-the-spot report: Too much focus on the "bubble method" makes things "dense. Food and daily necessities were almost impossible to come by. At night, foreign journalists drink without masks. ......

 The Beijing Olympics have been a remarkable success for Japanese athletes. The bubble system, which is said to be effective in preventing corona, has been thoroughly implemented, and one would think that it would be safe, but behind the scenes there were many unexpected "dense" conditions. A correspondent of this magazine reports on the realities of the Beijing Olympics!

High Risk of Infection in Beijing Olympics Amid of being &#8220;Super Strict Bubble&#8221;

 The issue of Ukraine's "threats" by the Russian military has finally become tense. Will the Russian military really invade? On February 14, Russia announced that it was going to launch an invasion of Ukraine.

Putin&#8217;s Dangerous Intentions as He continues to Spread &#8220;Disinformation&#8221; in Ukraine on the Verge of War

 Born in Tokyo in 1977. Nonfiction writer. Graduated from Nihon University College of Art. He is active in reporting and writing about culture, history, and medicine in Japan and abroad. His books include "The House of the 'Demons': Parents Who Kill Their Own Children," "Forty-three Killing Intentions: The Depths of the Kawasaki Jr. 1 Boys' Murder Case," "Rental Child," "Kinship Murder," and "Social Map of Disparity and Division.

 Non-fiction writer Kota Ishii takes a closer look at the depths of Japanese society!

 Many Japanese are caught by the Chinese authorities for drug smuggling. Most of them are executed. The majority of them are sentenced to death. In addition, they are put in poisonous substances in their bodies. ...... What is behind Japanese people's involvement in drug smuggling? Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii takes a closer look.

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Friends Gather to Mourn for the Late Shintaro Ishihara

Criminologist Points the Real Score of Smartphone Cheating Scandal

Deregulation of Japan’s Immigration Relaxed- When to Start Travelling?

Don Quijote Gaining Momentum; Fundamental Reason Why it was Able to Make a Hit on “Amazing TV”

Behind Yuhito’s First Day of School; Media Swayed by Her Merit of Reporting

Active Employee Accuse of Appearing Legal Battle Breaking Out at Megane Store

Japan’s Future Threatened by the Kishida administration’s Unsteady Attitude Versus Russia

Why the Sports Agency’s Sets Goal of Reducing to Dislike Sports Off the Mark

Prince Eugene Acceptance in Tsukuba High School Tainted with Suspicion of Plagiarism of His Essay

Man Killed His Lover and Threw Her Body Off the Road!

On the Eve of War Outbreak in Ukraine: The Source of Japan’s “Gloomy Error” of Diplomacy with Russia

” I am Innocent” Defendant Said on Lake Inawashiro Accident that Killed a 10-Year-Old Boy and Severely Injured His Mother

South Korea’s “March Economic Collapse” Crisis: The Serious Background to the Outbreak of Internal Conflict under the Moon Administration

Women Working on American Sex Industry Turns to Have Toughest Life Experiences

American Sex Industry Also Affected by Corona Many Brothels Houses are For Sale

Rising Foreign Arrest in Rapid Increase of Illegal Smuggling of Drugs in Japan Due to Corona

Putin’s Strange Plan of Suppressing Ukraine without Using Troops

The Kishida Administration’s “Vaccine Policy Left and Right

Putin’s Long-Term Plan to Take Ukraine: The Horrifying Full Story

Man Disguised as a Courier Attacked His Former Lover

Burger King at the Third Crossroads: Leave for Good or Stay and Grow?

High Risk of Infection in Beijing Olympics Amid of being “Super Strict Bubble”

Putin’s Dangerous Intentions as He continues to Spread “Disinformation” in Ukraine on the Verge of War

200,000 Yen Reward for Death Penalty… Japanese Drug Smugglers in China: Shocking Truth Behind Their Crime