 A defendant accused of attempted murder and violation of the Firearms Law was sentenced to 12 years in prison for stabbing and injuring five passengers with a kitchen knife on the JR Yamanote Line train in January 2012. The trial was told at .......

27-Year-Old Woman’s Life Story Uncovered Amid Yamanote Line Stabbing Trial

 JMPA

 Princess Kako is actively carrying out her official duties. Pundits predict that she will be as busy next year as she was this year. There are also expectations for her marriage. A sudden announcement of their engagement is also a possibility. On the other hand, what about her "life afterwards"?

Princess Kako Faces Another Busy Year, Possible Sudden Engagement Raises Concerns About Life After Marriage

 Shinsuke Sakai

 The Prince Group, a giant Cambodian conglomerate that has been recognized by the U.S. as one of Asia's largest "transnational criminal organizations," has been charged by the FBI with having held a "huge party" in Shirokane, Tokyo. A senior executive of the group, who was arrested in Taiwan in November of this year, held an event at a famous wedding hall in Tokyo in December 2010.

FBI-Indicted Prince Group Throws Massive Tokyo Party — Exclusive Photos

 Kyodo

 Maki Takubo, the former mayor of Ito City, was defeated in the rerun election for the office of mayor due to the issue of her "academic fraud. However, her ambitions seem to be far from over. ......

Former Ito Mayor Maki Takubo Considers Celebrity Career After Election Loss

 Shikama Aki

 Japanese people are denied to get on a bus with a coffee in one hand? The embarrassing etiquette violations that Japanese people tend to commit when traveling in Korea, and the surprising trap of having your airport photo taken as a "military secret". The pitfalls of going completely cashless, and other new knowledge you must know before you travel to Korea.

Japanese Tourists Shocked by Korea’s Strict Bus Etiquette — Coffee in Hand Gets You Denied!

 Sayuri Saito

 Afro

 A 500-yen ticket is reduced to 440 yen with a handling fee? The astonishing mechanism of the rice coupon, which has been criticized as a "waste of taxpayers' money". The shocking fact that the expense ratio is more than 10% and the alleged profit inducement to JA are thoroughly explained, as well as the reasons why Mayor Katano of Fukuoka City and others have rejected the idea.

Taxpayer Money Wasted? Agriculture Minister Suzuki’s Rice Voucher Sparks Backlash

 Yuuki Okukubo (freelance writer)

 Jiji Press (3rd photo)

 Fake pornography is made by combining the faces of celebrities with existing pornographic videos. In the past, victims were often celebrities, but in recent years, ordinary elementary and high school students are increasingly becoming victims.

Victims Targeted Through Graduation Photos The Dark Side of Deepfake Porn

 AFRO

 On November 26, a fire broke out in a condominium tower in Dapu District, Hong Kong. The fire spread over two days, destroying a total of seven buildings. Approximately 180 people were killed or missing. This incident is not a fire on the other side of the river.

Deadly Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Leaves 200 Dead or Missing — Japan Faces Similar Risks?

 Shinji Hasuo

 A teacher at a prestigious girls' high school in Chiba Prefecture was arrested. She is alleged to have touched a high school girl on a crowded bus route over her underwear. The photographer for this magazine photographed the suspect being sent to jail. Shocking photos of the suspect staring at the camera are included.

Public Bus Incident Leads to Arrest of Elite School Teacher for Molestation

 Shinji Hasuo and Tomoyuki Hanai (4th photo)

 On December 6, Senga Prefectural Police arrested Osamu Ogawa, chairman of the Sumiyoshi-kai, a designated crime syndicate. He is suspected of breaking into the former chairman's house and stealing 50 million yen in cash. The following day, December 7, the suspect appeared in front of the press at a public inspection, and his eyes were sharp.

Sumiyoshi-kai Boss Arrested for Alleged 50 Million Yen Theft from Former Leader’s Home

 Jiji Press (1st photo)

 The case of a female inmate, a former city councilor of Neyagawa City, who was sentenced to prison for abusing a loan program for an organization in Corona whose business had deteriorated. It was decided to provide benefits to the victim. We introduce the true face of the "disturbing" female inmate who also published a photo book during her time on the city council.

Female Fraud Convict Resembling Actress Haru Pays Compensation to Victims

 A knife man was arrested after he broke into a banquet room at a hotel in Tokyo DisneySea. The man, a Chinese national, had quit his job due to troubles. A series of crimes by foreigners with workplace troubles. A crime journalist explains why.

Chinese Suspect Smiles During DisneySea Incident Raises Questions About Labor Challenges

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (Entertainment Journalist)

 Takeshi Kinugawa (Mr. Tachibana), Kei Kato (Mr. Saito)

 Takashi Tachibana, a defendant of the "Party to Protect Citizens from NHK," was arrested for defamation against Hideaki Takeuchi, a former Hyogo Prefectural Assembly member. But it was journalist Shinichiro Suda who made a similar statement rather than him. ......

Shinichiro Suda, who spoke before defendant Takashi Tachibana, told the interviewer, &#8220;The prefectural assembly has been called by the Hyogo Prefectural Police.&#8221;

 Shinnosuke Futagami

 As disaster-level bear attacks continue to spread across Japan, the situation remains critical, with a record 230 bears reported to have been affected by the end of November 2013. Chiba Prefecture is the only safe area in Honshu, but experts have analyzed the "non-zero" attack routes.

Why is Chiba Prefecture the only place safe from disaster-level bear damage?　Experts talk about &#8220;non-zero&#8221; attack routes.

 Keiko Tsuji

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 Why Do the World's Rich Go to "Rural Japan" Rather Than Tokyo's Three-Star Restaurants? We explain the true nature of "destination restaurants," which are inexpensive even at 1 million yen round-trip. We look into the secret of the frenzied gastronomic revolution taking place deep in the mountains of Toyama and Hokkaido.

Is it cheaper to spend 1 million yen round trip? Why the World&#8217;s Rich Go to &#8220;Japan&#8217;s Rural Areas&#8221; Rather than Tokyo

 Izumi Nakagawa

 A dog's sense of smell 100 million times stronger than a dog's! The "too bad ability" of black bears to sniff out poisonous mushrooms that even AI can't identify. Experts look into the "gifted education of mother bears," which is said to be the cause of the spread of damage, and the collapsed tension between humans and bears.

Tsukinowaguma Bears Have a Sense of Smell 100 Million Times Stronger Than Dogs

 A "drug sandwich man" is said to appear in Kabukicho. He is not a drug dealer, but an advertisement for a clinic that offers free treatment of drugs such as Manjaro and Viagra. Does such a person come to Kabukicho?　We followed him closely.

Late-Night Access to Pills How the Drug Sandwich Man in Shinjuku Kabukicho Became a Local Sensation

 Nakahira Ryo

 The first trial of a 45-year-old man who indecently assaulted two junior high school students at a cram school where he worked was held on November 28 at the Tokyo District Court. The questioning of the accused revealed the "false sense of distance" he felt toward his students.

Cram School Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct Against Two Students

 Masahiro Kawayanagi

 The top leaders of the two organizations met secretly in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, in broad daylight in early December. What was the purpose of the meeting? We report the inside story.

Yamaguchi-gumi Boss Shinobu Tsukasa Meets Sumiyoshi-kai Leader in Broad Daylight

 On December 5, the Tokushima prefectural assembly passed a petition for the resignation of a Tokushima prefectural assembly member who was arrested for voyeuristically photographing women at a dispatch-type sex store. Is it against the law to voyeuristically photograph women in brothels, some of which offer filming services? A lawyer explains.

Party Expulsion and Resignation Follow Indecent Conduct by Komeito Lawmaker

 Kyodo News

 Four men were arrested for their role in a series of wide-area robberies committed by a black market jobber in the Tokyo metropolitan area in 2004. The suspect, Hiroto Fukuchi, who was the leader among them, has been arrested in the past and ......

Serial Robbery Ringleader Suspect Hiroto Fukuchi and His Violent Past

 The first trial was held for a former female employee who allegedly killed two men at a nursing home for the elderly. The woman denied the charges. There is no direct evidence and the prosecution intends to prove the case by accumulating circumstantial evidence. This article introduces the horrifying case and the family troubles that lie behind it.

Former Employee Under Suspicion as Family Disputes Surface in Care Facility Case

 Akira Ikoma

 Even during the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis, some delicatessens continued to operate with a strong commercial spirit. Now that Corona has passed, what does the future hold for the delirium industry, which is in a period of stagnation as the market has ceased to expand? This is the final article in the series by Akira Ikoma.

The Business of Survival: New Ideas That Carried the Industry Through the Pandemic

 This is the final installment of the series by Akira Ikoma, a sex industry journalist, tracing the history of the delicatessen business, which has become the largest business in the adult entertainment industry 27 years after its birth. He looks back on the COVID-19 crisis, which brought about the biggest crisis in the industry.

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FBI-Indicted Prince Group Throws Massive Tokyo Party — Exclusive Photos

Former Ito Mayor Maki Takubo Considers Celebrity Career After Election Loss

Japanese Tourists Shocked by Korea’s Strict Bus Etiquette — Coffee in Hand Gets You Denied!

Taxpayer Money Wasted? Agriculture Minister Suzuki’s Rice Voucher Sparks Backlash

Victims Targeted Through Graduation Photos The Dark Side of Deepfake Porn

Deadly Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Leaves 200 Dead or Missing — Japan Faces Similar Risks?

Public Bus Incident Leads to Arrest of Elite School Teacher for Molestation

Sumiyoshi-kai Boss Arrested for Alleged 50 Million Yen Theft from Former Leader’s Home

Female Fraud Convict Resembling Actress Haru Pays Compensation to Victims

Chinese Suspect Smiles During DisneySea Incident Raises Questions About Labor Challenges

Shinichiro Suda, who spoke before defendant Takashi Tachibana, told the interviewer, “The prefectural assembly has been called by the Hyogo Prefectural Police.”

Why is Chiba Prefecture the only place safe from disaster-level bear damage?　Experts talk about “non-zero” attack routes.

Is it cheaper to spend 1 million yen round trip? Why the World’s Rich Go to “Japan’s Rural Areas” Rather than Tokyo

Tsukinowaguma Bears Have a Sense of Smell 100 Million Times Stronger Than Dogs

Late-Night Access to Pills How the Drug Sandwich Man in Shinjuku Kabukicho Became a Local Sensation

Cram School Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct Against Two Students

Yamaguchi-gumi Boss Shinobu Tsukasa Meets Sumiyoshi-kai Leader in Broad Daylight

Party Expulsion and Resignation Follow Indecent Conduct by Komeito Lawmaker

Serial Robbery Ringleader Suspect Hiroto Fukuchi and His Violent Past

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27-Year-Old Woman’s Life Story Uncovered Amid Yamanote Line Stabbing Trial

Princess Kako Faces Another Busy Year, Possible Sudden Engagement Raises Concerns About Life After Marriage

FBI-Indicted Prince Group Throws Massive Tokyo Party — Exclusive Photos

Former Ito Mayor Maki Takubo Considers Celebrity Career After Election Loss

Japanese Tourists Shocked by Korea’s Strict Bus Etiquette — Coffee in Hand Gets You Denied!

Taxpayer Money Wasted? Agriculture Minister Suzuki’s Rice Voucher Sparks Backlash

Victims Targeted Through Graduation Photos The Dark Side of Deepfake Porn

Deadly Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Leaves 200 Dead or Missing — Japan Faces Similar Risks?

Public Bus Incident Leads to Arrest of Elite School Teacher for Molestation

Sumiyoshi-kai Boss Arrested for Alleged 50 Million Yen Theft from Former Leader’s Home

Female Fraud Convict Resembling Actress Haru Pays Compensation to Victims

Chinese Suspect Smiles During DisneySea Incident Raises Questions About Labor Challenges

Shinichiro Suda, who spoke before defendant Takashi Tachibana, told the interviewer, “The prefectural assembly has been called by the Hyogo Prefectural Police.”

Why is Chiba Prefecture the only place safe from disaster-level bear damage? Experts talk about “non-zero” attack routes.

Is it cheaper to spend 1 million yen round trip? Why the World’s Rich Go to “Japan’s Rural Areas” Rather than Tokyo

Tsukinowaguma Bears Have a Sense of Smell 100 Million Times Stronger Than Dogs

Late-Night Access to Pills How the Drug Sandwich Man in Shinjuku Kabukicho Became a Local Sensation

Cram School Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct Against Two Students

Yamaguchi-gumi Boss Shinobu Tsukasa Meets Sumiyoshi-kai Leader in Broad Daylight

Party Expulsion and Resignation Follow Indecent Conduct by Komeito Lawmaker

Serial Robbery Ringleader Suspect Hiroto Fukuchi and His Violent Past

Former Employee Under Suspicion as Family Disputes Surface in Care Facility Case

The Business of Survival: New Ideas That Carried the Industry Through the Pandemic

Inside the COVID Crisis That Nearly Crippled the Delivery Health Industry

Why is Chiba Prefecture the only place safe from disaster-level bear damage?　Experts talk about “non-zero” attack routes.