 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," "Absolute Poverty," "Rental Child," and "Vagabond Child 1945-.

 Kota Ishii

 Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii delves into the depths of Japanese society!

 "I don't want to leave this place. I don't want to leave." That is what many inmates of juvenile training schools want. What is the reason why juvenile delinquents, who have a violent image, want to stay in juvenile training schools? There are some unexpected circumstances behind it. Non-fiction writer Kota Ishii takes a vivid look.

Drugs and Prostitution&#8230;The Special Circumstances of Those Who Say They Don&#8217;t Want to Leave Juvenile Training Schools

 Shinji Hasuo

 Asahi Shimbun

 "I fed slugs and cow dung to those I didn't like," "I once stuffed live grasshoppers into a pencil sharpener.

 The suspect, Hirotaku Hanamori, poured sulfuric acid on a college junior and severely injured him. When I talked to his classmates, they told me many surprising stories. "It's a great way to get to know your fellow students. Introducing the real face of the shivering

A Classmate Reveals the Sulfuric Acid Man&#8217;s Brutal Years as a Bully

 Shinji Hasuo Keisuke Nishi

 Kei Komuro's mother's former fiancé confesses that she was forced to marry Kei Mako and that she fled to New York without any ceremony.　My mother's ex-fiancé talks about the 4 million yen financial trouble "after the negotiations".

 On September 1, following the Yomiuri Shimbun's report that Princess Mako Akishino and Mr. Komuro are expected to marry within the year, Mr. A, the former fiancée of Kei Komuro's mother, Kayo, gave an exclusive interview to this magazine. What will happen to this unprecedented "elopement marriage"?

Former fiancee of Kei Komuro&#8217;s mother confesses to forcing Mako&#8217;s marriage! &#8220;I didn&#8217;t do anything&#8230;&#8221;

 Takashi Hashimoto

 Fumio Kishida came running back to his room on the 12th floor of the House of Representatives Building No. 1. I've been running here and there," he said, "so I was just in time. I thought I was going to be late, but I'm glad I made it.

Fumio Kishida&#8217;s &#8220;Voice of the People&#8221; Notebook: His Trump Card for the Presidential Election

 Journalist. Mainly covers issues related to social justice, such as human rights and labor. Co-author of "White Paper on Mass Media and Sexual Harassment" (Bungeishunju), "Understanding Black Companies in Manga" (Godo Shuppan), etc., and co-translator of "Striking China" (Sairyusha), which will be co-translated into "The Power of Change that Moves the World" in January 2021. A Message from the Co-Chairman of Black Lives Matter" (Akashi Shoten).

 Chie Matsumoto

 Physical violence" by spouses is on the decline, but "economic violence" has been on the rise in the past year.

 The Corona disaster has led to the development of remote work, which has eliminated the wastefulness of commuting, but has also led to problems between spouses. "It's a catchphrase that was popular in the Showa era: "The husband is healthy and away from home. There may be a surprising number of couples who are feeling the pain of this catchphrase that was popular in the Showa era.

Telecommuting Causes Divorce&#8230;? The reality of &#8220;husbands kicking out their wives&#8221; surged after the Corona disaster

 Takero Yatsuka (letter)

 Asahi Shimbun (boat)

 The murder of a woman at the Choshi Marina was revealed in September 2007. Although she was sentenced to 18 years in prison at the first trial, she wrote a heartbreaking cry on a letterhead, saying, "I didn't do it.

 It was early August when the editorial office received a letter in faltering Japanese: "Hello, I'm here for your letter. The sender was a man who had been involved in the "Choshi Marina Chinese Woman Murder Case" in 2007.

The &#8220;murderer&#8221; confessed in prison&#8230;! &#8220;The truth behind the &#8220;Choshi Marina Woman Murder Case

 Korean News Agency / Kyodo News Co.

 The fact that Kim Jong-un's whereabouts have been unknown for a month from May to June has caused a stir. What exactly happened to him? There are reports that he was resting with a high fever and vomiting. We reveal the surprising top secret of North Korea.

Kim Jong-un&#8217;s &#8220;month-long convalescence due to vaccine adverse reaction&#8221; is supported by his shocking lifestyle

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 Daisuke Iwasaki

 "While the LDP presidential election is in full swing in Nagatacho, the "depths of Kan's resignation" are now becoming clear. It was 16:00 on September 2, before he decided to step down. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga at the LDP headquarters.

&#8220;Suga is finished. The Kingmaker Nikai&#8217;s Plot to Control the Presidential Election

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 The Northern Alliance, led by the son of Commander Masood, a national hero, is fighting against the Taliban. Major powers such as China and Russia have intervened, and the Islamic State and Al Qaeda have already invaded the country, taking advantage of the chaos.

 The invasion of Afghanistan by the Taliban, a militant group that began when the U.S. troops began to withdraw completely from the country, ended on August 15 when the Taliban took control of the capital, Kabul, and declared victory. Meanwhile, the country is in turmoil, with more than 250,000 refugees in the country.

Afghanistan in Turmoil: Danger of Outbreak of &#8220;Civil War in Hell

 Memorabilia available only to those involved in the Olympics is being traded, while fake goods are also being sold.

 The Tokyo Olympics were a medal rush. While the excitement has died down, there has been a spate of high-priced resale of related goods. On the major flea market app "Mercari", backpacks distributed free of charge to the media were sold for over 20,000 yen.

Torch for 750,000 yen&#8230;! Official Olympic goods are being resold at high prices on &#8220;Mercari&#8221;.

 Takayuki Ogawauchi, Kyodo News (Saga Castle Ruins)

 Ancestors are crying too! Two of the nine swords have been returned to him, but the rest are still missing. ...... He is demanding that his brother-in-law return the swords.

 I'm not sure what to make of this. I'm not sure what to make of that. It's been a long time since I've had a chance to get to know him. How will the court battle unfold just like the Warring States Period?

&#8220;A descendant of the Nabeshima family, the lords of Saga domain, is in trouble in court over a famous family sword.

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 Mako and Kei Komuro are expected to marry by the end of this year. However, the mood in Japan is not congratulatory, and new suspicions about Komuro's mother, Kayo, have surfaced...

Mako and Kei Komuro&#8217;s press conference may end up being a farce

 Entertainment reporter Toshio Ishikawa's "Behind the scenes of the events: ......"

 Mako and Kei Komuro are expected to marry by the end of this year. However, there is no end to the ugly stories about her mother, Kayo, who is once again facing allegations of financial trouble with her employer. As a person who welcomes a member of the Imperial Family as a "bride," what is necessary is...

Kei Komuro&#8217;s Mother&#8217;s Thoughts on Mako&#8217;s Marriage: &#8220;Explain the Suspicion Yourself&#8221;

 Reuters/Afro

 There has been a lot of interest and concern about Princess Eugene, the eldest son of the Akishino family, going to high school. "It has been twelve years since he entered the Ochanomizu University kindergarten under a new and innovative system that "made all the parents in Tokyo sit up and take notice. Prince Eugene

Today is the 15th Birthday of Prince Hisahito of Akishino

 Mainichi Shimbun/Afro (1st, 4th) Asahi Shimbun (2nd) Kyodo News (3rd, 5th)

 Even if you live in the city, in an apartment, or on high ground, don't let your guard down. It's not too late to prepare now.

 In mid-August, the weather is usually fine. This year, however, heavy rains have been falling mainly in Kyushu and Hiroshima, and more guerrilla rains are expected from late August.

Typhoons are coming soon&#8230; What you need to know to protect your family from floods

 The LDP presidential election has changed drastically after Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced his resignation. The LDP presidential race has changed dramatically with the announcement of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's resignation. Currently, Fumio Kishida is the only one who has officially announced his candidacy. The media has been observing.

The most heated presidential election in history! &#8220;Behind the scenes of the fierce battle between Ishiba, Kono, and Kishida for the presidency

 Mako Mako, 29, and Kei Komuro, 29, the eldest daughter of the Akishino family, are in talks to marry within the year.

Mako and Kei Komuro are said to have a &#8220;runaway marriage&#8221; &#8211; the big price to pay

 REX/Afro

 "Marriage is a Matter of Two People": The Education of the Akishino Family Comes to Fruition

 "I'm so happy that you're getting married, Mako. Midori Watanabe, an imperial family journalist and visiting professor at Bunka Gakuen University, congratulated Mako on her marriage. Ms. Watanabe has consistently expressed her support for Mako's marriage.

&#8220;A Journalist&#8217;s Wish: &#8220;Blessing for Mako&#8217;s Marriage

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 It's fun to look at, but how comfortable is it to live in? ...... A riverside designer apartment that looks like a hedgehog, an octopus-legged structure in the middle of a forest, and a complicated mammoth housing complex that makes delivery companies cry.

 There is a growing number of housing complexes around the world that are too unique for their own good. Let's take a look at seven carefully selected by this magazine!

Just looking at them is fun&#8230;! The Top 7 Most Mysterious Housing Complexes in the World

 Miho Nakanishi

 Courtesy of Miho Nakanishi and Arata Ishii (2nd and 6th pictures)

 From Wakayama: "There's nothing special about the Corona disaster!　An hour and a half by car from the nearest train station, men and women in their 20s to 40s were living comfortably in a share house deep in the mountains with almost no cell phone reception!

 Kyoseiya" is a share house located deep in the mountains of Tanabe City in Wakayama Prefecture. An hour and a half drive from the nearest train station, 11 men and women in their 20s to 40s live in a share house deep in the mountains with almost no cell phone reception. We took a closer look at their comfortable life together.

The hidden reality of &#8220;11 NEETs living together&#8221; in a marginal village

 Fumiaki Kurioka

 Kyodo News

 The sudden resignation of Yutaka Imai, 64, a former Osaka prefectural assemblyman who served as the vice-president of The Japan Innovation Party, is causing a widespread stir. When Shukan Shincho (September 2 issue) interviewed Mr. Imai directly about his alleged infidelity, he confessed to making "black money donations" to a reporter who questioned him about the facts, and finally resigned.

&#8220;The Mysterious Background of the Sudden Resignation of The Japan Innovation Party Executives in the Wake of Reports of Alleged Infidelity and Black Money Donations

 Yasuko Funamoto

 Mako, the eldest daughter of Prince Akishino, and Kei Komuro are expected to marry within the year. Mako and Kei Komuro, the eldest daughter of Prince Akishino, are expected to marry by the end of this year. Komuro currently lives in New York and will spend their honeymoon in the United States. Komuro's mother, Kayo, will also be living with him there.

The Day Kei Komuro&#8217;s Mother Kayo Becomes Mako&#8217;s &#8220;Stage Mom&#8221; in the US

 We must not get lost in the flurry of the presidential election and lose sight of what is important.

 Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced his decision not to run for the presidency of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) at an extraordinary meeting of the party's board of directors on March 3. The Kan administration, which was inaugurated on September 16 last year, will close its doors after only one year. Until a new president is chosen, he will "concentrate on measures to deal with the new corona. The day before

Yoshihide Suga: &#8220;I was at my limit&#8221;: The depths of his resignation and dangerous signs for the LDP

 On September 2, the defendant Kozo Iizuka was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the Ikebukuro road rage accident that occurred in April 2007. On September 2, the defendant, Kozo Iizuka, was sentenced to five years in prison. What was the deep intention of the judge who asked the defendant this unusual question?

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Drugs and Prostitution…The Special Circumstances of Those Who Say They Don’t Want to Leave Juvenile Training Schools

A Classmate Reveals the Sulfuric Acid Man’s Brutal Years as a Bully

Former fiancee of Kei Komuro’s mother confesses to forcing Mako’s marriage! “I didn’t do anything…”

Fumio Kishida’s “Voice of the People” Notebook: His Trump Card for the Presidential Election

Telecommuting Causes Divorce…? The reality of “husbands kicking out their wives” surged after the Corona disaster

The “murderer” confessed in prison…! “The truth behind the “Choshi Marina Woman Murder Case

Kim Jong-un’s “month-long convalescence due to vaccine adverse reaction” is supported by his shocking lifestyle

“Suga is finished. The Kingmaker Nikai’s Plot to Control the Presidential Election

Afghanistan in Turmoil: Danger of Outbreak of “Civil War in Hell

Torch for 750,000 yen…! Official Olympic goods are being resold at high prices on “Mercari”.

“A descendant of the Nabeshima family, the lords of Saga domain, is in trouble in court over a famous family sword.

Mako and Kei Komuro’s press conference may end up being a farce

Kei Komuro’s Mother’s Thoughts on Mako’s Marriage: “Explain the Suspicion Yourself”

Today is the 15th Birthday of Prince Hisahito of Akishino

Typhoons are coming soon… What you need to know to protect your family from floods

The most heated presidential election in history! “Behind the scenes of the fierce battle between Ishiba, Kono, and Kishida for the presidency

Mako and Kei Komuro are said to have a “runaway marriage” – the big price to pay

“A Journalist’s Wish: “Blessing for Mako’s Marriage

Just looking at them is fun…! The Top 7 Most Mysterious Housing Complexes in the World

The hidden reality of “11 NEETs living together” in a marginal village

“The Mysterious Background of the Sudden Resignation of The Japan Innovation Party Executives in the Wake of Reports of Alleged Infidelity and Black Money Donations

The Day Kei Komuro’s Mother Kayo Becomes Mako’s “Stage Mom” in the US

Yoshihide Suga: “I was at my limit”: The depths of his resignation and dangerous signs for the LDP

Five years imprisonment for running amok in Ikebukuro, the meaning of the judge’s unusual admonition to the defendant to “apologize