 The "refusal to stay at a ryokan" that became a hot topic on the Internet, with two posts being viewed 75 million times. The "inexplicable" fact that the ryokan suspended its business two days after the firestorm led to a lot of speculation, but we spoke to the owner of the ryokan about the topic and found out that the ryokan owner had a lot to say about the matter. ......

Inn Owner Clarifies Casual Speech Guest Ban After Shutting Down Amid Backlash

 Yulia Fukatsuki

 The "Earth will be destroyed by a meteorite impact in July 2013" theory is circulating on the Internet. A well-known theoretical physicist has also mentioned it, causing a bit of a stir. What do experts think of this theory? We asked a well-informed person at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan.

Earth Extinction Risk from 2025 Meteorite Examined by Experts

 Yoshinoya is now selling beauty products in addition to its ostrich bowl. The beef bowl chain Yoshinoya is launching a series of new strategies aimed at women. Behind this is the "Shabu-zuke comment" made by a board member. Will Yoshinoya be able to break free from the setback caused by the fire? An expert gives a thorough explanation.

Yoshinoya&#8217;s Efforts to Attract Female Customers with Health-Conscious Ostrich Rice Bowl and Beauty Products Amid Fallout from Shabu-Marinated Remarks

 The photos of "STARTO ENTERTAINMENT" idols taken at live shows, which are forbidden to be secretly photographed or filmed, are called "Yakusha (short for "dark photo")" by their fans. We take a look behind the scenes at its dealers.

Illicit Photo Stalls Selling Idol Snapshots Thrive at Staen Live Venues in Fukuoka and Nagoya

 Motoko Abekawa is a freelance writer mainly for the web. She is also involved in the production of books and corporate PR magazines. She does not specialize in any particular field, but covers a wide range of topics that intrigue her, including history, comedy, health, beauty, travel, gourmet food, and nursing care.

 Motoko Abekawa

 Collaboration cafes are a great way to enjoy your favorite manga and anime works in the form of food. At popular cafes, it is common to have to wait several hours for a table, and some require advance reservations.

Behind the Scenes of Heart-Throbbing Collaboration Café Menus Featuring Manga Anime and Idols

 Shinnosuke Futagami (1st and 4th photos) Mainichi Newspapers/Afro (2nd photo)

 A succession of brown bears and black bears have been reported in Aomori and Iwate, where we have been thoroughly alerting the public. Aomori and Iwate, which had been thoroughly alerted to the situation, suffered another victim... 

 There has been no end to the number of attacks by bears, and the victims have been reported again in Aomori and Iwate, where thorough precautions had been taken.... The black bears are said to become ferocious in autumn. With the lack of exterminators, we are about to enter a dangerous season.

Bear Encounter Risk Rises After Autumn as Food Scarcity Increases Terrifying Situation Revealed by ‘Bear Attack Map’

 Shinji Hasuo

 Three men and a woman were arrested for causing trouble with a truck driver and others, saying that their luxury car was damaged by stepping stones. They forged credit cards by photographing their driver's license. The following is a horrifying portrait of the group of criminals who used approximately 40 million yen in fraudulent purchases.

Terrifying True Faces of Ferrari Trio Injured People With Flying Stone and Linked to Credit Card Forgery

 Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ginza... It is no exaggeration to say that there are more inbound tourists than Japanese tourists in every city. What are they looking for when they come to Japan, and what are they buying as souvenirs? We conducted research in Akihabara, a place where inbound customers always visit.

Surprising result from the research! The Top 10 Souvenirs of Japan&#8221; that inbound geek customers seriously want to buy!

 Meiji with "Almond Chocolate," Lotte with "Koala March" and "Ghana," Ezaki Glico with "Pocky," and Morinaga with "Choco Balls. The keywords are cacao savings and health consciousness!

 Chocolate is now changing from a snack for children to a "health food" for adults, and is now a 600 billion yen market! We report on the chocolate industry, where the four major chocolate makers, Meiji, Lotte, Ezaki Glico, and Morinaga Seika, are competing to be the best.

A 600 billion yen market! The &#8220;Great Midsummer Battle&#8221; in the Chocolate Industry

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 The LDP presidential race is heating up, with a wide range of candidates running for the office. The two candidates who are considered the frontrunners in this fierce race are Shinjiro Koizumi and Shigeru Ishiba, who are said to have difficulty winning a majority of the votes cast in a single round, and a decisive vote is inevitable. ......

A &#8220;dark horse&#8221; who enjoys overwhelming support from young LDP lawmakers, who are waiting for &#8220;Shinjiro Koizumi vs. Shigeru Ishiba&#8221; to be decided.

 Ide Chimasa

 Afro

 As of August, the Tokyo Shimbun ended delivery and immediate sale of its evening edition in all areas of Tokyo except the 23 wards of the city. The five major national newspapers have also expanded the areas where they no longer deliver evening editions, and most of the local newspapers have also discontinued their evening editions.

The day when the evening editions of newspapers will cease to exist&#8230;

 Yasuko Funamoto

 In this issue of Playback, we take a look back at what this magazine was reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, "Magogyaru" junior high school girls, who had just finished their summer vacation in September 1994, talk about their "one summer experience" in a candid manner...

Playback &#8217;94] All Three Played for Free with Old Men&#8230; &#8220;Magogal&#8221; Junior High School Girls&#8217; &#8220;Summer Vacation Report

 Junpei Kota (2nd and 3rd photos) Kyodo News

 The record-breaking rainfall of Typhoon No. 10 is just the beginning...

 Typhoon No. 10, which caused 30,000 evacuees, was "different" from anything Japan has ever experienced. And this typhoon is just the beginning: the maximum number of typhoons expected to hit Japan in September and October is 11. The worst season for...

The deadliest scenario of &#8220;killer mega-typhoons&#8221; hitting the Japanese archipelago one after another&#8230; They will become huge in size and unpredictable in their &#8220;sluggish&#8221; movements

 A former coach of Shutoku High School's soccer team was accused of indecent assault against several members of the team. The man's incoherent claims came to light. The man claimed that he wanted the members of the club to "peel off their skin. The details of the crimes committed by the man are....

Soccer Coach Arrested for Lewd Acts with Student Makes Incoherent Claims in Court

 Takashi Hotta (Kaneko), Takeshi Kinugawa

 Emi Kaneko has become a well-known commentator with a beautiful face. Some viewers find it disconcerting that her comments on the presidential election are completely different on national and local TV networks, but according to a TV personality, there is a calculation at work.

Kaneko Megumi Explains Why Koizumi Shinjiro is Called &#8216;Dumb&#8217; Locally Despite National Praise

 Masayoshi Katayama (Journalist)

 An indispensable item for mid-summer work causes major trouble!

 A big trouble occurred with "fan wear," a cooling item indispensable for mid-summer work! On the second day of use, something unusual happened, and the battery blew up when it was recharged. The victim says that his house was burnt to a crisp.

Victim Shares Distressing Experience After Home Is Destroyed by Explosion of Fan-Equipped Clothing

 A man was arrested for sexually assaulting a junior high school girl at a hotel. There is no end to the number of cases in which girls who meet men on social networking sites become victims of sexual assault. The following is an introduction to the men's appalling lures and a series of incidents.

35-Year-Old Man Accused of Sexual Assault on Middle School Girl at Hotel

 Izumi Nakagawa

 In summer, when we hear the sound of wind chimes, we feel cooler, and when we hear the sound of insects, we feel autumn. However, it is said that only Japanese and Polynesians can distinguish the sound of insects. But do we Japanese really feel comfortable?

Japanese Sensitivity to Traditional Sounds Like Wind Chimes and Insects Might Be Unnoticed by Westerners

 Ryoji Takahama

 Drug G-men Case Files (Part 1)

 Ryoji Takahama, a former drug enforcement officer who fought drug crimes for 36 years between the Showa and Heisei eras, looks back on his days spent in investigations. He says that his days in Osaka, where he was assigned immediately after becoming a narcotics officer, are his "starting point.

Fight Against Drug Crime in Osaka&#8217;s High-Crime Areas and the Origins of the Matori Lifestyle

 Case Files of Narcotics G-men (Part 1) [Part 2

 Ryoji Takahama, a former narcotics officer who fought drug crimes for 36 years from the Showa era to the Heisei era (1926-1989), tells a nostalgic story about his first assignment in Osaka, which he describes as his "starting point". What is the "bitter memory" he encountered during an investigation one day?

Drug Enforcement Officer’s Blunder at Dealer and Addict Hangout Revealed by Gun Incident

 Digital Minister Taro Kono, who has announced his candidacy for the LDP presidential election, boasts outstanding online popularity with more than 2.55 million followers on X. However, his momentum has recently been slowing down ......

Taro Kono’s Immediate Blocking of &#8220;Help Me&#8221; Post on Vaccine Side Effects and His True Online Reputation

 Tomoharu Taguchi, 63, a keyboardist and former member of the rock band C-C-B, was charged with violating the Methamphetamine Control Law by possessing methamphetamine in his Tokyo home.

Tomoharu Taguchi&#8217;s Descent into Methamphetamine Abuse Triggered by Death of Beloved Cat

 JMPA

 For the fourth time, Kako is taking part in the important official duties that she has inherited from her mother and sister.

 Kako, the second daughter of the Akishino family, appeared at the Yurakucho Asahi Hall wearing an elegant purple dress, and while news of her marriage partner has been rife, perhaps because she is in her last year of her 20s, Kako is solemnly carrying out her official duties.

Princess Kako&#8217;s Vision for Her 30s Amid Uncertain Marriage and Busy Schedule

 Yutaka Asai, Kei Kato, Shin Sato, Shin Hamasaki

 How will Shinobu Tsukasa and Seiji Takayama move? Will there be a big outburst at the end? The bloody "Trajectory of Upheaval

 The "Yamaguchigumi split war", which has entered its 10th year, is finally approaching its final phase. FRIDAY has been covering this war, which has become an exceptionally long war, since its outbreak. We look back on the trajectory of the war with a vast collection of treasured photos.

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Inn Owner Clarifies Casual Speech Guest Ban After Shutting Down Amid Backlash

Earth Extinction Risk from 2025 Meteorite Examined by Experts

Yoshinoya’s Efforts to Attract Female Customers with Health-Conscious Ostrich Rice Bowl and Beauty Products Amid Fallout from Shabu-Marinated Remarks

Illicit Photo Stalls Selling Idol Snapshots Thrive at Staen Live Venues in Fukuoka and Nagoya

Behind the Scenes of Heart-Throbbing Collaboration Café Menus Featuring Manga Anime and Idols

Bear Encounter Risk Rises After Autumn as Food Scarcity Increases Terrifying Situation Revealed by ‘Bear Attack Map’

Terrifying True Faces of Ferrari Trio Injured People With Flying Stone and Linked to Credit Card Forgery

Surprising result from the research! The Top 10 Souvenirs of Japan” that inbound geek customers seriously want to buy!

A 600 billion yen market! The “Great Midsummer Battle” in the Chocolate Industry

A “dark horse” who enjoys overwhelming support from young LDP lawmakers, who are waiting for “Shinjiro Koizumi vs. Shigeru Ishiba” to be decided.

The day when the evening editions of newspapers will cease to exist…

Playback ’94] All Three Played for Free with Old Men… “Magogal” Junior High School Girls’ “Summer Vacation Report

The deadliest scenario of “killer mega-typhoons” hitting the Japanese archipelago one after another… They will become huge in size and unpredictable in their “sluggish” movements

Soccer Coach Arrested for Lewd Acts with Student Makes Incoherent Claims in Court

Kaneko Megumi Explains Why Koizumi Shinjiro is Called ‘Dumb’ Locally Despite National Praise

Victim Shares Distressing Experience After Home Is Destroyed by Explosion of Fan-Equipped Clothing

35-Year-Old Man Accused of Sexual Assault on Middle School Girl at Hotel

Japanese Sensitivity to Traditional Sounds Like Wind Chimes and Insects Might Be Unnoticed by Westerners

Fight Against Drug Crime in Osaka’s High-Crime Areas and the Origins of the Matori Lifestyle

Drug Enforcement Officer’s Blunder at Dealer and Addict Hangout Revealed by Gun Incident

Taro Kono’s Immediate Blocking of “Help Me” Post on Vaccine Side Effects and His True Online Reputation

Tomoharu Taguchi’s Descent into Methamphetamine Abuse Triggered by Death of Beloved Cat

Princess Kako’s Vision for Her 30s Amid Uncertain Marriage and Busy Schedule

Yamaguchi-gumi Split Conflict Marks 10 Years on August 27 with Countdown to End and Shocking Scenario