 Blood pressure and blood glucose levels have numbers that can trigger serious illness. We should always check them, but we tend to be lenient with ourselves. The latest medical science debunks the misinformation flying around in the world.

Even Celebrities Are Shocked — The Latest Science on Truly Dangerous Health Metrics

 Kyodo

 The "Teachers' Group Child Voyeurism Case" terrorized not only children but also their parents. The shocking "backstage face" of Fumiya Kosemura, one of the core members of the group, was revealed at his first trial. ......

Horrifying Details Emerge at Trial of Kosemu Teacher Accused of Child Voyeurism

 Junpei Kota

 The defendant in the May 2011 murders of four people in Nagano Prefecture has been sentenced to death. The defendant testified in court that he was persecuted by a being from another dimension. We look back at the defendant's behavior and the entire case, including the fact that he was not good at socializing and used dogs as his companions.

Death Row Defendant in Nagano Quadruple Killing Displays Disturbing Behavior, Citing Otherworldly Persecution

 The latest business report: Rakuten Card, Sumitomo Mitsui Card, Mitsubishi UFJ Card, PayPay Card, and others!

 MBA, which used to be one of the most popular discount credit cards, has announced a "deterioration" of its credit card business, and interest in free credit cards has been growing. Which card should you choose from among the many "free credit cards" with no annual fee and no joining fee? Here are the best credit cards and "tricks behind the scenes".

Maximum Reduction Rates of Over 20% Depending on How You Use Your Credit Card! The Best &#8220;No Annual Fee Credit Cards

The Smart Shopper’s Guide to Free Credit Cards Across Different Ecosystems

 Yuh Kawasaki, an official blogger certified by Ameblo, who works as a freelance hair and makeup artist for top idols in Japan and celebrities around the world, was cheated by a special scam. Here is the whole story.

Social Media Star Scammed! Yuh Kawasaki Opens Up About Losing Millions

 Akira Ikoma

 This is the third installment of a series of articles by adult entertainment journalist Akira Ikoma on the history of the "deli-heru" business, which was born in 1998 and has now become the largest sex industry in Japan. What were the legal restrictions that first entered the delicatessen industry in 2005, and what is the trend of stores specializing in married women?

Hotel Health Out, Hand Service In! Inside Japan’s Wild 2005 Sex Shake-Up

 The "Kabukicho Purification Operation" that was carried out from 2003 to 2005 exposed many storefront entertainment businesses, but the ironic result was that the number of "deli-help" businesses proliferated even more. And what was the other factor that contributed to the breakthrough?


The Kabukicho Cleanup That Backfired: How Tokyo’s Purge Fueled a Delivery Health Explosion

 Shirakami Midori

 Shinji Hasuo

 A former employee of Tsuda College was arrested on suspicion of removing a student's half-pants from his locker and dousing them with bodily fluids. How are the students perceiving this incident? We interviewed them at the scene.

&#8220;I Was Horrified&#8221;, The Disturbing Case That Shook Tsuda University’s All-Female Campus

 Nakahira Ryo

 The sixth trial of a former Prime Minister's Office official accused of sexually assaulting two junior high school girls for 4,000 yen. While some of the accused admitted to the crime and reached a settlement, the defendant continues to deny the details of the crime.

Former Cabinet Bureaucrat Shows No Remorse in 4,000 Yen Paid Dating Scandal

 Takayuki Ogawauchi (Tamaki), Takeshi Kinugawa (Takaichi), Shinji Hamasaki (Ishiba)

 With the dissolution of Komeito's coalition, Nagata-cho is experiencing unprecedented "chaos. Although Mr. Takaichi won the LDP presidential election, he is no longer sure whether he can win the nomination for the party's top office. On the other hand, Mr. Tamaki of the People's Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), who is likely to be promoted as a candidate for the unification of the opposition parties, is ......

Could Ishin Tip the Scales? Their Role in the Potential Takaichi Premiership

 Kyodo News

 "He's just like a real estate agent!" At a meeting of the Special Committee on Settlement of Accounts held at the end of September, the mayor of Setagaya Ward was harshly criticized by a ward assembly member. The content of the criticism was that the mayor falsified documents and reconstructed a property that was "not allowed to be reconstructed" without permission.

Setagaya Ward Mayor Under Fire for Allegedly Using Con-Artist Tactics to Build a House

 Dai Matsumoto

 The "Help Mark," which can be obtained without submitting any documents, has come under fire. This is because rumors have spread on the Internet that it is being misused as an item for "travel hacks. What was behind the misunderstanding?

Help Mark Misunderstood? How a Travel Hack Ignited SNS Backlash

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 Habitual offenders make excuses such as "I thought I scanned it" or "I accidentally forgot.

 The most malicious shoplifting tactics are rampant at self-checkout counters, where customers pay for their purchases on their own. Habitual shoplifters make the excuse that they "accidentally forgot. The "shoplifting G-men" talk about the current situation.

Self-Checkout Shoplifting Skyrockets — Here’s How Thieves Are Doing It

 On October 9, a trial was held at the Tokyo District Court for a man accused of breaking and entering and attempting to commit indecent acts with a woman he had picked up. At the trial, the man spoke of an allegation that did not fit with the questions asked of him at all.

Court Reveals Shocking Mindset of Man Who Attempted Sexual Assault on Woman He Stalked

 On October 7, the Tokyo District Court heard the trial of Hideo Sakaki, a film director who is accused of the semi-rape of three actresses. The actress, B-san, testified and revealed the details of Sakaki's despicable crimes.

Emotional Trauma Exposed in Sexual Misconduct Trial of Director Hideo Sakaki

 Kei Kato (2nd to 4th photos)

 A former employee of a popular Korean restaurant at the Osaka World Expo confessed that the restaurant used common ingredients falsely labeled as "domestic organic" and that there were foreigners on staff who did not have residency status.

 The Osaka Expo, which drew more than 25 million visitors, is scheduled to close today. The Expo is scheduled to close today, but certain allegations have surfaced at a restaurant in the venue that have dampened the enthusiasm for the event. A man who says he worked there illegally confesses to the allegations of "food mislabeling and illegal employment.

Osaka Expo Scandal — Popular Korean Restaurant Accused of Food Mislabeling and Illegal Hiring

 The wife lures the target, and the husbands assault and rip off the cash. A group of "beauty pageant" gangs were arrested at once.

From Seduction to Violence: The Terrifying Case of the Arrested Honey Trap Couple

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 Katsuya Takasu, 80, the director of the Takasu Clinic and well-known for his commercials, said, "I want to die according to my mood on that day. Mr. Takasu, who is battling cancer throughout his body, talks about his view of life and death.

The Art of a Graceful Farewell: Dr. Takasu’s Take on Life, Death, and Dignity

 Hiroto Kato

 An up-and-coming start-up company selling EV buses used at the Osaka Expo is experiencing a series of vehicle troubles. Automotive journalist Kumiko Kato takes a closer look at the depths of the problem.

 The up-and-coming startup that is monopolizing the EV buses used at the "Osaka-Kansai Expo" is experiencing a series of vehicle troubles. Automotive journalist Kumiko Kato takes a closer look at the depths of the problem.

We Got the Video—Inside the Osaka Expo’s Chinese Bus Control Failure Scandal

 Ryo Nakahira

 On October 14, a man accused of sexually assaulting five girls between April and October 2012 will be sentenced in a jury trial. The defendant's "egregious acts" against the girls were revealed at his first trial.

Court Reveals Horrific Acts of Man Who Threatened and Assaulted Five Children

 Masahiro Kawayanagi (1st photo)

 In this issue of Playback, we take a look back at what this magazine was reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. This time, we focus on the "Mie High School Murder Case" that took place in September 2003. Why did the boy, a classmate of the victim, cause the victim's death?

Playback &#8217;15] The tragedy of the &#8220;sacred place for lovers&#8221;&#8230; The voice of the boy who committed the murder of a high school girl in Mie was heard by an acquaintance at the scene of the crime.

 Yutaka Asai, Satoshi Taniguchi, Kyodo News, Jiji Press

 Twelve years have passed since the incident occurred. Finally, the trial of the shocking case is about to begin. It is the case of the president of "Gyoza no Ousho," who was shot to death in December 2001. The man charged was a Kudo-kai affiliated executive. We will report on the background of the mysterious case and the details of the unusual trial.

There is a fear of harm to the judges and their families&#8230;Kudo-kai affiliated executives may have been responsible for the shooting death of the president of &#8220;Gyoza no Ousho&#8221; in an unusual trial.

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 President Sanae Takaichi is quickly finding herself in a tight spot. While "Sanae-manju," a bun bearing her name, is selling well, a dark cloud is hovering over her administration, now that the New Komeito Party has left the party. The fate of the Takaichi administration, which has had a difficult start to its term, can be seen at .......

Although &#8220;Sanae-chan Manju&#8221; is a big hit&#8230; President Sanae Takaichi, who is &#8220;not so naive&#8221; in leaving Komeito to curry favor with the elders, is at the helm.

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