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 Japan is not the only country experiencing an increase in heavy rains and extremely hot days. Abnormal weather is on the rise all over the world. Record-breaking rainfall in Europe, massive cold waves and hailstorms in the U.S., cyclones in India, lightning strikes in Australia, sandstorms in Turkey... What are the causes of abnormal weather around the world?

Extreme Weather Causes Extensive Damage Around the World&#8230;A Future Too Bad to Fail

 Representative photo/Reuters/Afro

 It has been four years since the unofficial engagement press conference. It has been four years since the engagement press conference, and it has been reported that Princess Mako and Kei Komuro have finally decided to get married within this year. Mr. Komuro is scheduled to return to Japan for the wedding press conference, but will he explain the allegations of "faking his career" that were reported at the same time?

Kei Komuro may use Mako&#8217;s 2-shot press conference as a shield to &#8216;avoid explaining the allegations

 Takeshi Kinugawa, Akifumi Yoshida

 Taro Kono, the new prime minister, may be short-lived even if he is elected

 "The LDP is in a state of unprecedented turmoil over the post-San era. In the midst of all this, there is one man who is receiving enthusiastic support from the younger members of the party. He is Taro Kono, 58, the minister in charge of administrative reform. "He was first elected to the LDP in 2012, and is now in his third year.

Prime Minister Taro Kono&#8217;s birth may be short-lived

 With a building area of 200 square meters, the house has a 4SLDK floor plan and a cosy interior that he also shares on social media.

 In fact, the house I lived in before I moved to Sapporo is on the market, but it hasn't been sold for more than two and a half years. It's a peaceful place in Kita-Kamakura. Is there anyone interested? Cartoonist's Us, August 26.

Manga Artist Kyosuke Usuta: The Special Circumstances That Prevented Buyers from Buying His &#8220;Great House in Kita-Kamakura

 Reuters/Afro KNS/KCNA/AFP/Afro

 A "shadow warrior" theory has emerged about Kim Jong-un, as his appearance at a military review ceremony on September 9 showed that he had lost weight and looked like a different person than before. Is she real or is she a fake? A photographic examination reveals the "biggest taboo in North Korea".

Kim Jong-un&#8217;s &#8220;shadow warrior&#8221; theory: the forbidden truth

 Shinji Hasuo

 Kei Komuro, the former Japanese prime minister, has been accused of making false statements in his resume, which he used to apply for a job at a law firm. His marriage to Princess Mako is said to be on the verge of being finalized, and he is expected to live in New York City, but if he can't find a job...

Kei Komuro&#8217;s marriage may be postponed due to allegations of false biography

 Koichi Kikuchi

 Adventure World (photo by Honami Hasegawa)

 Photographers say that taking pictures of animals is difficult. According to photographers, shooting animals is difficult because the images they can take depend on what the animals want to do at that moment and their mood. In such a situation, I was able to capture a scene of a panda suckling, which even zoo officials said was difficult.

The zoo&#8217;s public relations department marvels at the &#8220;panda feeding scene&#8221; that was filmed in one day

 Shutaro Iwashiro

 In the LDP presidential election, will the solidarity between Kono and Ishiba "change the LDP?

 On September 13, with the announcement of the LDP presidential election just around the corner, the fierce behind-the-scenes maneuvering for a majority suddenly came to a head. The impact of the ironclad combination of Kono and Ishiba Taro Kono, who has announced his candidacy for the post of Minister of Regulatory Reform and in charge of vaccines, has announced his candidacy for the post of Secretary General of the LDP.

Will Taro Kono win out? The All-Out War Against Former Prime Minister Abe Begins in Earnest

 On September 11, Princess Noriko of Akishino celebrated her 55th birthday. On the occasion of her birthday, she responded to questions from the Imperial Press Association in writing.

Princess Kiko&#8217;s Birthday Documents Reveal Her Overly Complicated Feelings Toward Mako

 The world was surprised by Kim Jong-un's drastic weight loss. It's not just his body shape that has changed drastically. But it is not only his body shape that has changed drastically. What is the "other significant change" that can be seen in his health and political style?

Photo comparison makes it clear&#8230;! Another significant change in Kim Jong-un&#8217;s weight loss

 The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) completely supplemented the actions of Hirotaku Hanamori, who fled after the crime, with a "one-day delay". The SSBC (Support and Cooperation Center for Investigation), a specialized unit of the Metropolitan Police Department, contributed to the speedy arrest.

&#8220;Sulfuric Acid Man Arrested in 4 Days! The SSBC, a unit of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, is a force to be reckoned with!

 Travel journalist and photographer. Covers, writes about, and photographs airplanes, airports, and other travel-related topics. Has visited all prefectures in Japan and about 40 countries and regions overseas. Lecturer at Nikon College. Former reporter for a national newspaper.

 Aki Shikama

 In May this year, India was widely reported in the world and in Japan for the large number of new infections and deaths that occurred every day. The number of cases has now been reduced to about one tenth of that in the past year, and some people have reported that the Indian people may have developed herd immunity.

A local writer explains! India: &#8216;Behind the dramatic decline in coronary infections&#8217;

 Takero Kizuna (1st photo)

 December 29, 2007, from meeting with fugitive collaborators to Ghosn passing through the security checkpoint in a hidden acoustic case, images of every scene were left behind in court documents by the U.S. judicial authorities.

 Carlos Ghosn's (67) "Great Escape of the Century" is once again attracting attention. In June this year, a documentary film was released with Ghosn's full cooperation, and in July, the U.S. Army Special Forces unit that aided his escape, the Green

Carlos Ghosn&#8217;s &#8216;Great Escape of the Century&#8217; Revealed in Shocking Documents

 Kyodo News, Jiji Press

 From 5 kilograms of brand-name rice and 12 liters of natural water to 20% discount coupons for golf clubs, ...... has a quick list by budget.

 "The season of shareholder benefits has arrived, and this time we have prepared a list of stocks that offer benefits in September, with three courses of 100,000 yen, 300,000 yen, and 500,000 yen, depending on your budget, including LABI, Jyoshin, Marugame Seimen, and Anrakutei.

Brand-name rice and meal vouchers&#8230; Here are the 40 recommended special benefit stocks for September!

 Yasuko Funamoto

 Princess Mako, the eldest daughter of the Akishino family, is reported to be getting married within this year. She has refused to accept the lump-sum payment, which is said to exceed 100 million yen, and it is said that she will move into an apartment before moving to the United States. What is the thinking of the Imperial Household Agency behind this?

Behind Mako&#8217;s move from living in an apartment to marrying in the U.S.: the wall between her and the Komuro family

 A large-scale vaccination program was held at Freedom, a large pachinko parlor in Osaka, which was shut down for four days, resulting in a loss of nearly 100 million yen in sales. Why did they still provide the venue for the vaccination?

 "I'm grateful because I didn't have a chance to get the vaccine. I've never played pachinko in this store (laughs). (Laughs) I thought it was a masterpiece that you don't get your balls shot in a pachinko parlor but get injected.

Local residents welcome it! How a pachinko parlor became a vaccination site

 Shohei Komori (27) and Kazumi Komori (28) have been in Gunma, Tokyo, Yamanashi, and Nagano, and are jealous of their husbands' contact with a high school girl.

 Shohei Komori and Kazumi Komori, the suspects who dumped the body of a high school girl. The case took place in Gunma, Tokyo, Yamanashi, and Nagano, and the wife became jealous of her husband's contact with a high school girl. This is the true face of the "black couple".

High school senior girl murdered in a cabin and left for dead&#8230; The black couple&#8217;s true colors

 Izumi Nakagawa

 Ayako Sato, a leading expert on performance psychology, says Kan's speech at the inaugural press conference was "good. However, "after that, his speeches started to deteriorate as if they were rolling down a hill.

Changes in Suga&#8217;s &#8220;Prime Ministerial Capacity&#8221; Revealed by Lining Up His Speeches

 Keitaro Tanaka (freelance journalist)

 Kei Kato (1st photo) Kyodo News (2nd photo)

 "A single email to a department manager changed my life as a corporate employee, who had received numerous internal commendations, and forced me to resign after being reassigned. ...

 The life of a company employee, who had been awarded many times within the company, changed drastically when he sent an email to his manager. After being illegally ordered to stay at home for over five years, a former Mizuho employee sued the bank for damages.

&#8220;Former Mizuho employee sues bank for damages after being kept at home for more than five years

 Sanae Kameyama

 A princess who grew up without any problems wants to protect the "minimum level of freedom" she sought.

 It's been almost 10 days since the news broke that Princess Mako of Akishino and Kei Komuro would be getting married within the year. Both are 29 years old. It has been four years since their engagement was announced, and it was thought that they would finally get married, but it was not announced by the Ministry of the Interior, and it only made the world go crazy.

Princess Kiko and Mr. Komuro&#8217;s mother, both the same age&#8230; What their lives have given to Princess Mako

 KNS/KCNA/AFP/Afro

 A military parade held in Pyongyang. Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, appeared at the parade looking very thin. There was no sign of the 140 kilograms he once weighed. He has been surrounded by health fears that he cannot shake. What is the "one and a half year gap" that confirms this?

The shocking loss of weight&#8230; A year and a half gap that resurfaced the &#8220;health scare&#8221; theory of Kim Jong-un

 Japan's largest educational institution, Nihon University, has been rocked by charges of breach of trust. The university's affiliated hospital has been found to have leaked funds amounting to 200 million yen. Those suspected of involvement are close associates of Chancellor Hidetoshi Tanaka. What is the background to the investigation that has reached out to the "Don of Nihon University"?

The 200 Million Yen Leakage Scandal&#8230;The &#8220;Alleged Breach of Trust by a Close Aide&#8221; that is Hunting Down the Don of Nihon University

 Taira Nagata

 Kishida, Takaichi, Kono, and Ishiba. "Kishida, Takaichi, Kono, and Ishiba: Surprised by their roles, changes, and betrayals

 The news is full of LDP presidential elections. It is interesting to see the "news" that is filled with the speculations of the various factions within the party that are working behind the scenes. According to a public opinion poll, Taro Kono topped the list of expectations for the next LDP president at 31.9% (Kyodo News). On the other hand, as this magazine has already reported, people in the political arena are watching closely.

Four candidates for the presidency not reported by the major media: &#8220;True reputation within the LDP&#8221;.

 It was reported that Mako, the eldest daughter of the Akishino family, and Kei Komuro will marry as early as October. However, at the same time as the news of the marriage, Kayo Komuro's new financial troubles came to light, and the mood is not congratulatory from the public...

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Extreme Weather Causes Extensive Damage Around the World…A Future Too Bad to Fail

Kei Komuro may use Mako’s 2-shot press conference as a shield to ‘avoid explaining the allegations

Prime Minister Taro Kono’s birth may be short-lived

Manga Artist Kyosuke Usuta: The Special Circumstances That Prevented Buyers from Buying His “Great House in Kita-Kamakura

Kim Jong-un’s “shadow warrior” theory: the forbidden truth

Kei Komuro’s marriage may be postponed due to allegations of false biography

The zoo’s public relations department marvels at the “panda feeding scene” that was filmed in one day

Will Taro Kono win out? The All-Out War Against Former Prime Minister Abe Begins in Earnest

Princess Kiko’s Birthday Documents Reveal Her Overly Complicated Feelings Toward Mako

Photo comparison makes it clear…! Another significant change in Kim Jong-un’s weight loss

“Sulfuric Acid Man Arrested in 4 Days! The SSBC, a unit of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, is a force to be reckoned with!

A local writer explains! India: ‘Behind the dramatic decline in coronary infections’

Carlos Ghosn’s ‘Great Escape of the Century’ Revealed in Shocking Documents

Brand-name rice and meal vouchers… Here are the 40 recommended special benefit stocks for September!

Behind Mako’s move from living in an apartment to marrying in the U.S.: the wall between her and the Komuro family

Local residents welcome it! How a pachinko parlor became a vaccination site

High school senior girl murdered in a cabin and left for dead… The black couple’s true colors

Changes in Suga’s “Prime Ministerial Capacity” Revealed by Lining Up His Speeches

“Former Mizuho employee sues bank for damages after being kept at home for more than five years

Princess Kiko and Mr. Komuro’s mother, both the same age… What their lives have given to Princess Mako

The shocking loss of weight… A year and a half gap that resurfaced the “health scare” theory of Kim Jong-un

The 200 Million Yen Leakage Scandal…The “Alleged Breach of Trust by a Close Aide” that is Hunting Down the Don of Nihon University

Four candidates for the presidency not reported by the major media: “True reputation within the LDP”.

Mako’s Forced Marriage to Kei Komuro Makes Her ‘Almost Disowned’ by the Akishino Family