 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

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 It is a big mistake to think that "Flat 35 is the same everywhere! A 0.1% difference in interest rates can cost you millions of yen... A thorough comparison of Docomo Finance, SBI Aruch, etc. with real names. We consider the final conclusion of which mortgage loan to choose during the interest rate hike phase.

Flat 35 Is Not the Same Everywhere Choosing the Wrong Bank Can Cost Millions

 A tragic accident occurred at a popular martial arts event. A fighter who was slapped during a pre-fight trash talk fainted and fell, resulting in a subarachnoid hemorrhage. A doctor explains the fear of subarachnoid hemorrhage, which lurks in everyday life in addition to surprise attacks.

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Can Happen Anywhere Even Survival Can Mean Serious Aftereffects

 Violent and Serious Incidents in 2025

 We will look back on the serious and heinous incidents reported by "FRIDAY Digital" in 2025 in "2025 Violent & Serious Incidents". The second installment is the "Yashio Road Cave-in Accident" that occurred in January. Was there a problem with the initial response system that prolonged the rescue operation?

Yashio Road Collapse Why Rescue Efforts Were Prolonged and Initial Decisions Questioned

 Takero Shintai

 For the Yamaguchigumi VI, the year 2013 was a "milestone year". It unilaterally put an end to the split war that had continued with the Kobe Yamaguchigumi. We look back at the turbulent year of 2013 once again.

A Pivotal Year After the Sixth Yamaguchi Gumi Declared an End to the Feud

 Shinji Hasuo

 The year 2025: Violent and Serious Incidents (1)

 This year's "2025 Violent & Serious Cases" looks back on serious and heinous cases reported by FRIDAY Digital in 2025. In this first installment, we take a look at the case of a female assistant manager of a major bank who stole billions of dollars in total from a safety deposit box.

Mitsubishi UFJ Safe Deposit Theft What Made the Female Defendant Break Her Rule

 Sayuri Saito

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 The "depopulation business" that siphoned off ¥400 million in public funds is a dark side of the "corporate version of hometown taxation. How a "corporate version of "hometown tax payment" is abused to "super good money laundering"? This article exposes the reality of hyena consultants and irresponsible local governments that prey on local communities.

Inside the Shadowy Scheme That Drained ¥400 Million From Rural Governments

Yukio Kitagami has been working in Hong Kong since early 2000 as a field manager in charge of Japanese companies' entry into the Chinese market and human resource strategy. After managing cross-border support at a local law firm, he joined the market research division (Roubaix) in 2023. He is a strategic partner in charge of HR and organization building and business intelligence for Japanese global companies. 
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 Yukio Kitagami

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 The true engine of the increase in foreign immigration is the "Technical Nationality Visa". These are some of the sweet whispers that are being spread by Chinese social networking sites and study abroad agents.

How Japan’s Engineer/Specialist Visa Makes Immigration Easier Than the Business Manager Visa

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 The former first lady of South Korea, who became a topic of conversation in Japan as the "beautiful first lady," is not only in the spotlight for her trial. It is not only her trial that is attracting attention. Her mother is also being criticized for having the worst arrears in Korea. What are the gray money-making techniques of the family of the former first lady?

Ex-South Korean First Lady’s Family Amasses Fortune Amid 200M Yen in Back Taxes

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 The number of Chinese visitors to Kyoto has decreased since the deterioration of Japan-China relations triggered by Prime Minister Koichi's comments, and it is said that "overtourism" has been eliminated. Is this true? We interviewed local residents to find out.

Overtourism Really Dissipated? Walking around Kyoto, where the Chinese have disappeared due to Koichi&#8217;s comments.

 Reika Miyazaki was indicted by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office for concealing income of approximately 496 million yen and evading a total of 157 million yen in corporate and other taxes. Behind the scenes, she was showing off her lavish lifestyle with a celebrity as her husband. ......

Reika Miyazaki, an influencer accused of tax evasion, was targeted by Marusa.

 Shikama Aki

 Traveling abroad with "no money"? The number of travelers during the year-end and New Year's holidays is dramatically increasing. We look at the conditions for becoming a "travel winner" by making full use of LCCs, poikatsu and suishikatsu.

What Kind of Person Travels Even If They Don&#8217;t Have the Money? The cruel gap between the &#8220;well-traveled&#8221; and the &#8220;lost 30 years&#8221; has widened.

 Takero Shigumo (1st), Yutaka Asai (2nd-4th)

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we look back at the panic that shook the nation in December 1995. The first one was found in Takaishi City, Osaka. ......

Playback &#8217;95] Poisonous spiders, which are not supposed to be in Japan, are swarming all over the country&#8230; The &#8220;reality&#8221; of the panic that gripped the nation.

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 The top executives of the Yamaguchigumi VI showed up in Roppongi, Tokyo in the daytime. The purpose of their visit was to celebrate the birthday of Inagawa-kai Chairman Kazuya Uchibori. It has become an annual event for both organizations, but this year there was a "certain change". Please visit ...... to find out what it was.

Roppongi in the morning was in an uproar&#8230; &#8220;An anomaly&#8221; occurred at the &#8220;birthday celebration of the chairman of the Inagawa-kai&#8221; visited by the highest executive of the Yamaguchigumi VI.

 I can't wait to tell you about a certain kind of papa activity, Mr. Director-General.

 Recently, the number of "daddy daddies" has been increasing among women in their 40s and single mothers. The "allowance" market has also been changing as more people of all ages participate in the activity. What is happening in the papa-katsu world today?

Papa-Katsu Scene Shifts as Older Women and Single Mothers Join

 Izumi Nakagawa

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 TOWER MANSION FIRE: "Evacuation to the next door" is a lie. The partition board cannot be easily torn even if you kick it, and the ladder is too frightening to climb down... The only hope is "stairs"? The fire brigade comes empty-handed! Experts warn of the realities of disaster prevention that high-rise residents do not know, and that can make the difference between life and death.

Think You Can Just Escape to a Neighboring Unit? The Hard Truth About Tower Fires

 Ryo Nakahira

 On December 22, the first trial was held at the Saitama District Court for a defendant who is accused of having non-consensual sexual intercourse with girls the same age as his students. The details of the horrific crime were revealed at the trial.

Teacher Under Investigation for Sending Disturbing Papa-Katsu Messages to Female Students

 Hideki Asai

 PC makers warn that the AI boom will cause parts to run out and prices to rise even higher in the spring.

PC Maker Urges Consumers to Buy Now Amid AI-Driven Component Shortages

 Akira Ikoma

 This is the second part of a series of articles by sex journalist Akira Ikoma on the history of cosplay and image play in the sex industry, as typified by the "Imekura" (sex clubs). The "image room" existed in Europe in the 19th century.

Did Love Hotels Begin in 19th-Century Britain? Inside the World of Image Rooms

 The history of image play is a cultural history of sexual customs. In this first installment of a series of articles, sex journalist Akira Ikoma explores the history of cosplay and image rooms, which have evolved along with changes in society. The birth of "Imekura" is introduced.

How Image Clubs Started—Without Sexual Services

 Shinsuke Sakai

 Kinuko Iwamoto, former president of Tokyo Women's Medical University (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo), who was arrested in January 2013 and indicted in February of the same year on charges of breach of trust, has been sued by the university for a huge amount of damages. We report on the details of the lawsuit.

Tokyo Women’s Medical University Ex-Chairwoman Faces Huge Compensation Lawsuits Amid Ongoing Scandals

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 Up-and-coming journalists report the latest information on the "unsolved case"...the "main suspect" who continues to remain a mystery.

 In the Roppongi club attack, a man mistaken for a rival gang leader was beaten to death by several members of the Kanto Rengo. The main suspect, Shinichi Mitachi, has fled to the Philippines, and there has been no promising information on him until now. The investigation is now at a standstill.

Roppongi Club Incident — A Year-End Deep Dive Into the Case That Still Holds Dark Questions

 Takero Yui

 The so-called "blue ticket," a traffic citation system for bicycles, will be introduced next April 1. This article introduces various violations that until now have been allowed with a warning or instruction from a police officer, except for malicious violations such as drunken driving.

New Road Traffic Law Coming Next Spring—Cyclists Subject to Fines

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st photo) Courtesy of the bereaved family (2nd photo)

 The "unsolved case"...spirited journalists report the latest information on the "main suspect" who continues to remain a mystery.

 The murders of the Miyazawa family of four, "If it had happened in this day and age...it would have taken less time to solve the case," says a person involved in the investigation, expressing his regret. The persistent investigation continues, but senior investigators are concerned that the murderers are already dead.

Inside the Unsolved Setagaya Family Killing — A Year-End Special Report

 Masayoshi Katayama

 Japan-China relations are worsening due to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comment that the two countries are in a state of existential crisis. When this magazine's reporter visits China, he finds ....... The first Sushiro restaurant to open in Shanghai was so popular that customers waited over three hours to get in. This is a "report from the field" that provides firsthand information that cannot be obtained in Japan.

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