 Shinji Hasuo (4th photo) Kyodo News (1st, 3rd, 5th photos)

 Takayuki Urushihara

 In the past six months, an illegal drug called zombie cigarettes has been spreading like crazy. This magazine succeeded in exchanging letters with executives of zombie tobacco wholesalers. What do they have to say? We bring you the details.

Chinese wholesaler exposes the hidden dangers of zombie cigarettes targeting Japan

 Kyodo News (2nd photo)

 The world is facing a shortage of medicines. In particular, the recent shortage of the ADHD drug Concerta is causing confusion in the medical community. It is not a simple matter of switching to an alternative drug. Experts sound the alarm

“Prescribed but unavailable!” — The shortage of ADHD drug Concerta and its underlying risks

 Shinsuke Sakai

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 A scandal involving 107 employees of Prudential Life Insurance Company, who offered fictitious investment stories to defraud customers of their money. In the past, elite employees known as "executives" filed a lawsuit against the company. What are the details?

Prudential exec sues over unpaid retirement bonus after moving to competitor

 Shimei Kurita

 Shinji Hasuo

 The "Rufy Group" committed robberies over a wide area from 2010 to 2011. The verdict of the trial of one of its executives, Seiya Fujita, 41, will be handed down today. The "Rufi Group" is a group of thieves who shook the whole of Japan with their résumé.

“Luffy Group” executive linked to robbery with famous comedians reveals shocking past

 The trial of the second executive of the "Rufi Group" began on January 26. What did the instructor say about the wide-area robberies that occurred across the country from '22 to '23?

Luffy Group leader’s violent methods exposed by robbery accomplice

 Kyodo News

 The news that Governor Kuroiwa of Kanagawa Prefecture was hospitalized attracted a lot of attention. Not only because of the gap between the energetic and healthy Governor Kuroiwa and his illness, but also because the name of the disease, "chronic" subdural hematoma, was unfamiliar. A doctor explains.

Doctor breaks down the dangers of chronic subdural hematoma affecting Kanagawa governor

 Takeshi Kinugawa (Takaichi), Afro (Ota)

 Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was annoyed by a question from Hikaru Ota of "Bakusho Mondai" in a special election program. Such an exchange is making the TV industry tense. Behind the scenes, there is the trauma caused by Takaichi's comment from 10 years ago. ......

Prime Minister Takaichi is annoyed with Bakusho Ota, and other stations cannot laugh at the &#8220;trauma of 10 years ago&#8221; in the TV industry.

 Hiroaki Fujiuchi (1st photo), Hiroyuki Ozawa (2nd and 3rd photos)

 Playback '96" looks back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. On February 22, 1996, the trial for the "Tsukuba Wife and Child Murder Case" was held. Just before the trial, the mother of the victim told us about the "three mysteries" of the case.

Playback &#8217;96] Three Questions Raised by the Mother of the Victim&#8230; The &#8220;Dark Side&#8221; of the Tsukuba Wife and Child Murder Case Still Remains Unrevealed

 In the early morning of February 8, when snow fell even in central Tokyo, a hit-and-run accident occurred on Tsukiji Ohashi Bridge in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, seriously injuring two policemen. The perpetrator, who fled the scene, turned himself in to the police 15 hours later.

Chinese national who left a badly injured woman in the passenger seat and fled&#8230; &#8220;Hit-and-run of two Lamborghini police officers&#8221;: a Chinese national&#8217;s &#8220;good excuse&#8221;.

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (Entertainment Journalist)

 Sota Shima

 Governor Motohiko Saito was reelected in the ‛24 Hyogo Prefecture gubernatorial election, but the "accusation document issue" is still being pursued by the press. Under such circumstances, Atsuhiko Nakata of "Oriental Radio," who is also an influencer, is once again in the spotlight. ......

The Kobe Shimbun, a local newspaper, examines the &#8220;influence&#8221; that the words and actions of &#8220;influencer&#8221; Atsuhiko Nakata had on the Hyogo Prefectural Governor&#8217;s race.

 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 certified financial planning technician, CFP®, licensed real estate agent, and sauna and spa professional.

 Hiroki Takekuni

 Afro

 Beat the rising cost of food! February is full of "food" shareholder benefits such as Aeon's up to 7% cash return, Yoshinoya, and Muji. What is the surprising stock with a yield of over 50%? A comprehensive explanation of the 7 strongest shareholder benefits that help household finances. Check them out now!

February’s top food stock perks: Aeon cashback, Yoshinoya, Muji, and 50%+ yields

 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.

 Leave it to the company...it's a big loss! The most powerful checklist for salarymen to get their taxes back on their tax returns. Medical expenses, stocks, mortgage, etc... It covers "unexpected deductions" that you will lose if you don't apply for them. We explain how to save tens of thousands of yen in taxes by using a smartphone.

Avoid big losses—check this unexpected tax checklist for your return

 Orbis Guide

 The revision of the Road Traffic Law that will introduce blue tickets for bicycles is coming in April. This one has been widely reported, but in fact, the revision for automobiles will also take place in September. As a result, the latest Orbis system may lead to more arrests.

New 30 km/h residential limit highlights the power of mobile speed cameras

 Kei Kato

 On January 31, an opening event was held for a children's cafeteria operated by a special cleaning company, Kansai Clean Service. The president of the cleaning company, "Kansai Clean Service," revealed how the company transformed an accidental property that had once been the scene of a robbery-homicide into a children's cafeteria.

Neighbors warned of a curse, but the property became a children’s cafeteria

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 The Chuodo Reform Coalition suffered a heavy defeat in the House of Representatives election held on February 8. Where did the organizational votes by Komeito supporters that they had relied on go? A parliamentary secretary of the LDP, which once formed a coalition with the Kōmeitō, tells the shocking truth about the reality of the organizational votes.

LDP aide reveals how Komeito supporters mobilize votes via newspaper purchases

 Yoshio Tsunoda/Afro (1st), Takeshi Kinugawa (2nd)

 The Chuodo Reform Coalition suffered a crushing defeat in the general election. Under such circumstances, a representative election will be held to replace co-chairmen Yoshihiko Noda and Tetsuo Saito, who resigned. Even so, the "sparks" between the former Rikken and the former New Komeito continue to smolder. ......

Centrist reform coalition faces internal rift amid Komeito’s gains, CDP’s collapse

 Nakahira Ryo

 On February 13, the Saitama District Court will hold a sentencing hearing for a man accused of kidnapping a high school girl and aiding her suicide. Why did he turn back alone when he "intended to die together? What regrets did he express at the trial?

“I was afraid I would die” — Man who abandoned a high school girl in Aokigahara speaks of remorse in court

 Sariy Yoshizawa

 In Cambodia, a battered female influencer was taken into custody. It is believed to be a tragedy after migrating overseas. What is happening to the thriving migrant sex service industry? Confessions of a current sexy actress.

“Japanese performers’ pay declining,” says adult actress on overseas gigs

 Izumi Nakagawa

 Kyodo News (1st photo)

 The road sinking in Yashio, Saitama, "7 years" until restoration is completed. What are the strange smells and vibrations that hit the residents, and the newly discovered shudder of the "remaining 4km danger zone"? The true nature of the gas that melts the thick concrete and the long construction period are thoroughly covered.

Seven years after Yashio sinkhole, residents still plagued by smell, vibrations, and looming danger

 Masayuki Kikuchi, military photojournalist

 The first postwar "Hinomaru" aircraft carrier, the "Izumo" model, a collaboration between the Maritime Self-Defense Force and the Air Self-Defense Force.

 The F-35B, a next-generation stealth fighter that can take off and land vertically with a runway of only about 200 meters, will be deployed on an aircraft carrier for the first time after the war. It is currently in the midst of training for pilots and maintenance personnel. Will it be a shield to protect Japan from the Chinese threat?

Preparing for Regional Threats — The F-35B’s Nerve-Tightening Vertical Touchdown

 Ryo Nakahira

 On February 3, the Saitama District Court held the first trial of a former junior high school teacher charged with assaulting a woman who was drunk and sleeping with him and theft. The details of the despicable crimes and the suspect's surprising behavior after the crimes were revealed at the trial.

Junior High Teacher Arrested for Dawn Hallway Assault and Theft — Four Years of Brazen Conduct Exposed

 The Nihonbashi Group is a new type of reporting and intelligence team consisting of people from the media, bureaucracy, and political circles. Their latest book, "Predation: The Dark Side of Natural, a Tokuryu-type Crime Group That Turns Desire into Money" (Kodansha), will be released on February 12.

 Nihonbashi Group

 Shinji Hasuo (1st) Jiji Press (2nd)

 Hiroaki Obata, 40, the leader of the illegal scout group "Natural," was arrested by the Anti-Organized Crime Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. What kind of person is this Obata suspect? An underworld figure with knowledge of the suspect's true identity told us about his true identity, which remains unknown.

Arrested Leader of Illegal Scout Group Natural — Associates Describe His Personality

 Tomoyuki Hanai

 On January 25, a birthday celebration for Yamaguchigumi VI head Tsukasa Shinobu was held at the headquarters of the affiliated organization. In addition to direct advisors from all over the country, Advisor Takayama and Waka-atama Takeuchi also participated. We report the inside story of the event, which included a karaoke contest with companions.

Yamaguchi-gumi Boss Shigeru Tsukasa Celebrates Birthday with Karaoke and Nationwide Gathering of Lieutenants

 (Photos of the interior of the condominium and the residents' briefing session)

 Tokyu Land Corporation has been taken to court by the residents of a condominium the company built. The name of the condominium is Tokyu Doel Ars Setagaya Floresta. What in the world was going on at that condominium?

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