 Behind the cosmetic surgery boom, a number of women are suffering from serious aftereffects. The number has increased fivefold in five years. The reality and problems seen by a doctor who is on the front line of saving patients suffering from the aftereffects of cosmetic surgery.

Surge in Cosmetic Medical Complications: Doctors Warn of Severe Consequences, Including Death

 Nakahira Ryo

 Shinji Hasuo

 On September 9, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department announced the arrest of a man who was the leader of a special fraud "kakeko" group. The man had been on the run overseas for three years to escape the police. ......

Scam Ringleader Surrenders After 3 Years on the Run, Saying &#8220;I Want to Go Back to Japan&#8221;

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 The world of social networking sites is a world of mixed truths and falsehoods. In the midst of this, allegations that "#Don't resign from Ishiba" posts in support of Prime Minister Ishiba, who was on the precipice, were being "posted part-time" for 1,000 yen per post. ......

LDP Rejects Allegations of Paid Hashtag Campaign

 Nakahira

 A man was arrested for kidnapping a cat and taking its owner away in his car. The motive is believed to be a dispute over date money. ...... What kind of person was the suspect who took the woman out, even involving her cat?

Man Holds Cat Hostage in Date Money Dispute: What Neighbors Say About Him

 Shikama Aki

 Long lines and battles breaking out all over the venue.... A travel journalist and photographer who has visited the Osaka Expo site nearly 20 times since the opening of the event will introduce the extraordinary situation occurring at the Osaka Expo site less than a month before the event closes.

Priority Lane Chaos Exposes Cracks in Japanese Manners Before Kansai Expo Ends

 Less than a month before the Expo closes, the Osaka-Kansai Expo is drawing a large number of visitors. Due to the rush demand before the closing of the Expo, the "full capacity" sign is displayed one after another on weekdays as well as on weekends and holidays. Even if you have a ticket in hand, it is becoming difficult to enter the Expo.

Kansai Expo’s Final Month Plagued by Record-Breaking Lines Both Online and At the Gate

 Keiko Tsuji

 As the shortage of nursing care workers worsens, a new service that links the elderly and young people is attracting attention as a new way to support the elderly. This service is designed to support the daily lives of the elderly by bringing young people of the grandchildren's generation to the home of the elderly.

Bridging Generations: How Matchmaking Between Seniors and Youth Creates Powerful Synergy

 A suspect, Ryu Matsumoto, a security inspector at Haneda Airport, was arrested for stealing 90,000 yen in cash from a passenger. The male victim of the theft has now agreed to an exclusive interview with FRIDAY Digital. The man reveals Matsumoto's surprising excuse: .......

Exclusive: Victim of Cash Theft by Haneda Airport Security Inspector Reveals Astonishing Excuse and Frustration with Response

 Yuuki Okukubo (freelance writer)

 Kei Kato (4th photo)

 Limited-edition products made in collaboration with popular brands were traded on a flea market app for more than twice the list price.

 A series of goods from the Osaka Kansai Expo are being resold one after another. A search for "Expo goods" on a flea market app reveals an array of items priced at or above list price. In fact, the Expo is a resale paradise," said one reseller.

Exclusive Passcodes Leaked: Osaka-Kansai Expo Becomes a Hotspot for Price Gouging Resellers

 Kamakura Koukoumae Station is known as the sacred place of the hit manga "Slam Dunk. In the past few years, foreign tourists have flooded into such a sacred place, causing a serious toilet problem. Here is what the locals and the government have to say about the situation.

Slam Dunk&#8217;s Holy Land Turns Lawless Amid Inbound Tourism Surge

 Reuters/Afro

 Kim Keon-hee, the former first lady of South Korea, is facing new allegations. She is believed to have intervened in an alleged attempt to cover up an assault by the daughter of a former secretary of state. One after another, Kim's antics come to light. The full extent of the trouble will be introduced here.

Ex-First Lady of South Korea Accused of Intervening in Assault Case Involving Secretary’s Daughter

 A stabbing incident occurred in downtown Akasaka, Tokyo. An Ethiopian national was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He stabbed his former boss in the stomach with a kitchen knife. The suspect was fired from the man's company about a year ago. What was the "limit of endurance" that he stated?

&#8216;I told him, &#8220;I&#8217;ll take care of you&#8221;&#8216;&#8230; Fired Ethiopian national &#8216;knifed his former boss&#8217; and stated, &#8220;I&#8217;m running out of patience.&#8221;

 The resignation of Prime Minister Ishiba has suddenly created a commotion in Nagata-cho. Not only the LDP, whose presidential race is centered on Sanae Takaichi and Shinjiro Koizumi, but also Komeito, which forms a coalition, is affected. ......

Komeito’s Delicate Position in the LDP Leadership Race Between Takaichi and Koizumi

 Kyodo News (Sakurajima)

 Fuji, Ontake, Shinmoedake, Miyakejima, Sakurajima...... no wonder any of these volcanoes could erupt!

 Sakurajima erupted nearly 300 times this year, and experts warned that Japan has entered the era of major eruptions. This is an urgent commentary on the threat of eruptions, including the connection between the Nankai Trough earthquakes and the eruption of Mt. Fuji, and the devastating effects of volcanic ash on communications and transportation infrastructure.

Japan’s Volcanoes Under Watch — Scientists Caution of Impending Large-Scale Eruptions

 An 18-year-old boy was arrested for attempting to kill his uncle, who lived with him, by making him drink poisoned miso soup. What was subsequently revealed was the surprising motive for the crime and its aftermath.

When Small Grievances Turn Deadly — The Motive and Hidden Crimes of an 18-Year-Old Suspect

 The first trial of a 78-year-old man who took a high school girl by car and sexually assaulted her was held at the Saitama District Court on September 3. The defendant's allegations in court were more mysterious than the crime for which he was charged, as if he had a strong sense of his own inner commitment.

78-Year-Old Man Arrested for Alleged Abduction and Assault of High School Student

 Masayoshi Katayama (Journalist)

 Kyodo News (second photo)

 Seven months have passed since the road sinking accident that occurred in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture in January this year. Residents in the surrounding area were suffering from the smell. The prefectural government has received numerous complaints about the smell alone, but it will take seven years for the area to be fully restored.

Seven Months After the Yashio City Road Collapse: Aerial Look at the Devastation and the Long Road to Full Recovery

 Xinhua/Afro VOG/Afro CFoto/Afro

 Abolished during tensions with the Soviet Union in the 1960s, it has been transformed into a summer resort!

 An air-raid shelter in Chongqing, China, is now open to the public to combat the intense summer heat. the shelter, which was built during tensions with the Soviet Union in the 1960s, is attracting attention as a business opportunity in a time of economic recession. It has been transformed into an underground city with hotpot restaurants, bookstores, and even a beauty salon.

A Popular Cooling Spot in China is an &#8220;Underground Air-raid Shelter! It is so well-equipped that it is hard to believe it is underground!

 JMPA

 On September 4, Princess Kako visited the 72nd Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition held at the Mitsukoshi Department Store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. She was wearing a cool pale pink one-piece dress, which was probably her "favorite" dress. Kako is busy with her official duties, but...

Dashing in a cool pink dress&#8230;Kako Kako, performing one official duty after another in her hard schedule

 Representative photo/Reuters/Afro (first photo), Takeshi Kinugawa (second photo, Takaichi)

 The LDP presidential election was kicked off by Prime Minister Ishiba's announcement of his resignation. The LDP's power struggle has also affected the opposition parties. Among them, the mess between Ishin, the said coalition candidate, and Rikken, the first opposition party, is being ......

The &#8220;Ishin&#8221; (Restoration) and the &#8220;Rikken&#8221; (Constitution) are on the verge of splitting&#8230;The opposition parties&#8217; battle for the &#8220;leader of the mountain&#8221; is stirring in the LDP presidential election.

 Masayuki Kikuchi

 The Japan Self-Defense Forces participated in "Talisman Saber 25," a multilateral military exercise hosted by the U.S. and Australia that took place across Australia in July and a half. The SDF is said to have stepped into a new stage in this exercise. The following are the details of the exercise!

The Ground Self-Defense Force enters a &#8220;new stage&#8221;&#8230;The 2nd Special Forces Group conducts live-fire training of &#8220;Type 12 surface-to-ship guided missiles&#8221; in Australia!

 Hiroshi Ando, the secretary general of the House of Councilors and a member of the House of Councilors, is being questioned about his qualifications as a politician after his alleged affair with Oana was rehashed in the "Shukan Bunshun. When we directly interviewed the two, who were participating in a large Bon Odori dance at Shitennoji Temple, we received a surprising answer.

When we directly interviewed Hiroshi Ando, the secretary general of the Sangen-tei, he said, &#8220;I&#8217;m going to have her become my private secretary!

 On September 6, a Kyokutokai gang member was arrested for attempting to redeem counterfeit gift certificates. This type of crime by foreigners is on the rise, but is it spreading to gangs as well? We spoke with an expert.

Gangster Linked to Kyokutokai Arrested Over Counterfeit Vouchers—Tattoos and Intimidation on Display

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 With the rapid growth of the second-hand watch market in recent years, the quality of counterfeits has also improved. We asked Mr. Aihara, CEO of Fake Busters, a company that provides AI-based authentication services, about the current state of counterfeit watches.

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Surge in Cosmetic Medical Complications: Doctors Warn of Severe Consequences, Including Death

Scam Ringleader Surrenders After 3 Years on the Run, Saying “I Want to Go Back to Japan”

LDP Rejects Allegations of Paid Hashtag Campaign

Man Holds Cat Hostage in Date Money Dispute: What Neighbors Say About Him

Priority Lane Chaos Exposes Cracks in Japanese Manners Before Kansai Expo Ends

Kansai Expo’s Final Month Plagued by Record-Breaking Lines Both Online and At the Gate

Bridging Generations: How Matchmaking Between Seniors and Youth Creates Powerful Synergy

Exclusive: Victim of Cash Theft by Haneda Airport Security Inspector Reveals Astonishing Excuse and Frustration with Response

Exclusive Passcodes Leaked: Osaka-Kansai Expo Becomes a Hotspot for Price Gouging Resellers

Slam Dunk’s Holy Land Turns Lawless Amid Inbound Tourism Surge

Ex-First Lady of South Korea Accused of Intervening in Assault Case Involving Secretary’s Daughter

‘I told him, “I’ll take care of you”‘… Fired Ethiopian national ‘knifed his former boss’ and stated, “I’m running out of patience.”

Komeito’s Delicate Position in the LDP Leadership Race Between Takaichi and Koizumi

Japan’s Volcanoes Under Watch — Scientists Caution of Impending Large-Scale Eruptions

When Small Grievances Turn Deadly — The Motive and Hidden Crimes of an 18-Year-Old Suspect

78-Year-Old Man Arrested for Alleged Abduction and Assault of High School Student

Seven Months After the Yashio City Road Collapse: Aerial Look at the Devastation and the Long Road to Full Recovery

A Popular Cooling Spot in China is an “Underground Air-raid Shelter! It is so well-equipped that it is hard to believe it is underground!

Dashing in a cool pink dress…Kako Kako, performing one official duty after another in her hard schedule

The “Ishin” (Restoration) and the “Rikken” (Constitution) are on the verge of splitting…The opposition parties’ battle for the “leader of the mountain” is stirring in the LDP presidential election.

The Ground Self-Defense Force enters a “new stage”…The 2nd Special Forces Group conducts live-fire training of “Type 12 surface-to-ship guided missiles” in Australia!

When we directly interviewed Hiroshi Ando, the secretary general of the Sangen-tei, he said, “I’m going to have her become my private secretary!

Gangster Linked to Kyokutokai Arrested Over Counterfeit Vouchers—Tattoos and Intimidation on Display

How to Spot the Difference: Key Points for Telling Genuine Luxury Watches from Evolving Counterfeits