 Due to the skyrocketing real estate prices, even used properties under 100 million yen are hard to find in the 23 wards of Tokyo. In such a situation, "Tokyo North" is now attracting attention. Among them, Kita and Itabashi wards are very popular among young women. We found out the reason why.

Tokyo North Rises in Popularity as Kita Ward and Itabashi Gain Attention in Housing Rankings

 Shinji Hamasaki

 The Chishima Trench and the Japan Trench, which this magazine had been concerned about, experienced a M7.7 earthquake on April 20, and there is one of the world's largest fault lines in western Japan that experts are sounding the alarm about...

 The experts warn of the possibility of a series of massive earthquakes along the Median Tectonic Line in western Japan, as well as of a massive Nankai Trough earthquake, which is implied by the large number of inland earthquakes that have been occurring in western Japan.

Central Tectonic Line Raises Fears of Potential Simultaneous Mega Earthquake Crisis

 Nakahira Ryo

 Shinji Hasuo

 After the Incident...] January-April '26 (3)

 This issue of "After the Incident..." follows the "After the Incident" that took place between January and April of this year. This time, we focus on the "Ibaraki Female Imprisonment Murder" case, for which the first trial was held in February. The defendant, who has denied committing the crime since it was discovered, was sentenced.

Court Proceedings Continue in Ibaraki Case as Defendant Maintains Not-Guilty Claim

 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

 The percentage of homeownership among 20-somethings is at an all-time high. However, if you are in a hurry to buy an overpriced house with a pair loan or a 50-year mortgage, you may find yourself in a "scenario of despair" heading toward bankruptcy in your old age due to childbirth, divorce, and education expenses. This article explains the reality of the naive trap of equaling rent.

Rent-Level Home Purchase Trap in the 20s Leads to Overpriced Housing Risks and Double Burden of Mortgages and Education Costs

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 When people hear the term "low blood pressure," they often think it can be cured by just lying down for a while. That is why viewers were surprised at the unusual change that lawyer Masataka Kamei showed during the live broadcast. However, in the medical field, low blood pressure has long been regarded as a dangerous condition.

Specialist Explains Why Dangerous Low Blood Pressure Cases Are Increasing in Japan

 Sari Yoshizawa

 In order to support her family's finances, she continued her daddy's activities with "big clients" even after her pregnancy, and also took advantage of her pregnancy to make a fortune in pregnant pornography. This is the second part of a housewife's secret part-time job that she cannot tell her husband about.

New Mother Reportedly Earned 800 Million Yen During Pregnancy Through Hidden Side Work, Raising Questions About Privacy and Marital Disclosure

 On April 29, a man was arrested on the charge of attempted murder after he became angry at being hit by a distracted driver, rear-ended the other driver's car, and then stabbed him with a knife. Has the number of cases of "akiori-driving," which became a social problem in the late 1960s, decreased since the revision of the Road Traffic Law?

Road Rage Incident Escalates Into Knife Attack After Alleged Aggressive Driving

 Yasuko Funamoto

 Heavy machinery is finally drilled into the "8.9km blank" in the Linear Central Shinkansen Line, which has remained untouched until the end of the project. Can the "opening in 2037" be realized? Journalist Kazuya Kobayashi, who has been covering the Linear Line issue, explains.

Linear Chuo Shinkansen 2037 Opening in Question as Challenges Continue to Mount

 Incidents from January to April, 2014 (2)

 In March, a suspect in the "serial oil slinging" incidents that took place 11 years ago at shrines and temples around Japan was arrested. The "Aftermath" of the U.S.-based religious leader can be found at .......

Serial Oil-Spraying Incidents at Shrines and Temples Revisited After Arrest

 Earn even more money by introducing friends and taking videos of the undergarments worn!

 I work only 3 hours a month. But since I can earn close to 1 million yen with that, I can't stop. Moreover, I only have to dispose of unneeded items, and I get a bonus if I make a video. Here are the shocking details of this "housewife's secret part-time job" that she can't tell her husband about.

Housewife Earns ¥1 Million a Year Through a Secret Side Job Requiring Only 3 Hours a Month

 Yukio Ishihara

 While crimes involving Trekkie cards are becoming more frequent in Japan, counterfeit Premier Pokémon cards made by the mafia are being sold in large quantities in China. There are three reasons behind this.

Rise in Pokémon Card Counterfeiting Prompts Investigation Into Key Underlying Reasons

 After the Incident...] January to April '26 (1)

 This month's "After the Incident..." follows the "After the Incident" that took place between January and April of this year, focusing on the "Murder of a Boss at the Omori Mansion" that occurred in January. The case is about the "Omori Mansion Boss Murder" that took place in January. At first, it was thought to be a murder out of resentment, but then the tide changed. ......

Omori Apartment Boss Murder Case Shifts Toward Robbery-Murder Theory Three Months After Arrest

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 It is said that a "purification operation" is taking place in Shinjuku Kabukicho. Scouts and catches are reportedly being busted daily and disappearing rapidly. We asked what is going on and what is going on behind the scenes.

Kabukicho Sees Near-Daily Quiet Crackdowns Under Ongoing Enforcement Efforts

 Hideki Asai

 For those who lament, "I have no more money to spend on living expenses" due to high prices, this is a must-see!　The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications data reveals the ranking of major cities with the lowest rent. What kind of city can you live in for 1/3 of Tokyo's 23 wards?　We also explain the realities of moving to a rural area and how to succeed.

Government Data Reveals Cheapest Rent Rankings Across Major Cities and Rural Areas

 Shu Nishihara

 With the start of GW (Golden Week), "mistaken manners" by inbound tourists have been frequently observed at sightseeing spots across Japan. Fuji", a component of the "Oshinohakkai" area in Yamanashi Prefecture, is experiencing a "throwing money problem". We visited the area to find out what is really going on.

Oshino Hakkai Faces Environmental Concerns as Tourist Coin Tossing Raises Water Quality Issues

 Yuuki Okukubo (freelance writer)

 Takero Yui

 In the past few years, dieting using "GLP-1 receptor agonist," a slimming drug, has become very popular, especially among young women. The question is why this drug has become so popular, even though it must be prescribed after a doctor's consultation.

Illegal Weight-Loss Drug Trade Reported Among Young Women Linked to Online Medical Consultations

 Ryo Sakamoto (former head of the Culture and Society Department of Tokyo Sports Newspaper)

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 Another battle has broken out between President Trump and popular host Kimmel. This time, it involves an assassination attempt and Melania's wife. ......

President Trump is offended by the &#8220;widow joke.&#8221; Another battle breaks out with the popular U.S. host over the assassination attempt.

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 LAWSON is aiming for the top spot with its deep-fried bento and rice bowls, which take advantage of its freshly prepared in-store meals, while FamilyMart is aiming for the top spot with its "unique bento," which differ from its standard bento products. How will Seven-Eleven respond? How will Seven-Eleven respond? We will explain its strategy.

7-Eleven&#8221; is No. 1 in Japan in terms of the number of convenience stores&#8230; Surprising secret revealed by analyzing each company&#8217;s &#8220;obento strategy

 The competition among convenience stores is intensifying. How do LAWSON and FamilyMart plan to catch up with 7-Eleven, which has the largest number of stores in Japan? We analyze the strategy of the two convenience store lunchboxes and present our findings!

A Study of the Battle of the Convenience Store Bento Boxes&#8230;The Unknown Strategies of Lawson and FamilyMart, Aiming to Become Japan&#8217;s No. 1 Bento Boutique

 A suspect in a murder case that occurred in '18 was arrested after seven and a half years after being transferred from overseas, where he had fled. The news footage was shocking, but the next day, when the suspect was transported, he was still smiling wryly. What was the reason for his easygoing demeanor?

Smiling and goofing off the day after his arrest&#8230; Murder suspect who fled abroad arrested over 7 years Why a man is showing his leeway

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 China is the most advanced country in humanoid robotics. China's humanoid robot market was worth 160 billion yen in 2013, making it the world leader in this field. Why in the world did they get that job...?

Picking tea, praying at funerals, feeding at zoos&#8230; Why China&#8217;s state-of-the-art robots are a little weird

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 Losses continue in gubernatorial and mayoral elections nationwide

 Six months have passed since the inauguration of the Takaichi Cabinet, and there is still a mountain of problems to be solved. The high cost of living has not been halted, and the zero consumption tax on foodstuffs has run into a deadlock... The elections for governors and mayors of cities and wards across the country have been a series of losses for Takaichi, who is no longer winning elections, and is now being viewed coldly by her party members.

Food Consumption Tax Cut Plan Stalls as PM Sanae Takaichi Faces Criticism Over Inflation Response and Policy Gridlock

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 On the morning of April 28, it was revealed that 500 million yen was stolen from a safe deposit box in Hachioji, Tokyo. What did the man who had been using the safe-deposit box for many years tell this magazine about his "image of the culprit"?

Hachioji 5 Billion Yen Theft Victim Claims Undeclared Funds Were Entrusted While Describing Suspected Culprit Image

 Born in Gifu Prefecture in 1969, Katsuhide Takahashi is the Representative Director of Malibu Japan Co. After working for Mitsubishi Bank, Citigroup Securities, Citibank, and others, he established the company in 2013. He has visited more than 60 countries around the world. He is an expert on resorts in Japan and abroad, including the Bahamas, Maldives, Palau, Malibu, Los Cabos, Dubai, Hawaii, Niseko, Kyoto, and Okinawa. He graduated from Keio University in 1993 with a bachelor's degree in economics and received a master's degree in economics from Aoyama Gakuin University in 2000. His many publications include "Bank Zero Era" (Asahi Shimbun Publications), "Why Only Niseko Became a World Resort" (Kodansha + alpha Shinsho), "The Extinction of Regional Banks" (Heibonsha), and "Super Rich People Do Not Need 'Omotenashi'" (Kodansha + alpha Shinsho).

 Katsuhide Takahashi

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 Dream of FIRE life gets boring after 3 months? 　The shocking reason why the "Shin rich" with assets of over 100 million yen dare to keep working. We will find out the surprising reality of these people who have a comfortable workplace in Reiwa and the strongest tranquilizer that allows them to quit anytime they want.

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