 Akira Ikoma

 On January 31, the Marin Group, which operates soaplands nationwide, closed all of its stores. It was a sudden event, with only one message sent to employees the night before. What happened?

Japan’s Marine Group Soaplands Close Overnight — From Boom to Sudden Shutdown

 JMPA

 While they continue to live separately at the former temporary residence, Kako and her son are smiling as they perform their official duties together.

 Princess Kako visited the 74th Kanto Tokai Flower Exhibition with Prince and Princess Akishino, and in the background of her 14 official engagements in January alone... it is clear that she is making steps to improve her relationship with Prince and Princess Akishino in order to smooth the way for their marriage.

Princess Kako Shines in White — A Step Toward Reconciliation With the Akishino Family

 Hideki Asai

 Why do 70% of miner's license holders "have two licenses"? An inconvenient truth recommended by the Digital Minister. The "too inconvenient reality" behind the "single driver's license" is thoroughly explained, including "being turned away" at the rental car counter, not being able to use it overseas, and delays in reissuing it.

Digital Minister Recommends Carrying Two Cards Despite Push to Integrate &#8220;My Number Driver’s License&#8221; into One Amid Usability Concerns

 Nakahira

 Shinji Hasuo

 An elementary school teacher was arrested for indecency with a girl in the lower grades. The incident was triggered by a parent's request for advice to the school. However, he was arrested for indecency with another child. ......

Elementary School Teacher Arrested for Indecent Acts as Neighbors Recall “Something Unusual”

 Takashi Hotta

 Playback '06" looks back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In the fall of 2005, the "earthquake-proof falsification of condominiums" was uncovered. HUESER President Kojima, who was considered the "mastermind" at the time, was being hunted down...

Playback &#8217;06] The &#8220;Lawsuit&#8221; Fought by Huether President Kojima Against the &#8220;Falsification of Earthquake Resistance of Condominiums

 Izumi Nakagawa

 The world is crazy about Aogashima, an isolated island in the sea with a population of 161! What is the true nature of the "fantastic shochu" that continues to preserve the traditional Edo Period production method on this amazing island where one out of every 20 islanders is a toji (master distiller)? Find out why its distinctive lychee- and rum-like aroma has captivated connoisseurs.

The world is enamored with an isolated island in the sea with a population of 161 people! One out of 20 islanders is a master distiller, and the true nature of the fantastic shochu &#8220;Aochu

 The first trial of the perpetrator of the "black market job" robbery was held at Saitama District Court. The suspect was sent a picture of a man covered in blood by his instructor, who threatened him, "This is what I'm going to do to you! and threatened to do this to him. The following is a detailed account of the crime and the tragic end of the life of the perpetrator, who was also threatened by his parents.

A man was sent a picture of a man covered in blood and said, &#8220;This is what I&#8217;m going to do to you!&#8221; &#8230;The tragic end of the &#8220;black market robber&#8221; who mowed down a couple in their 80s.

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 The House of Representatives election is scheduled for February 8. According to preliminary polls, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Restoration Association are expected to win by a landslide. How does the "Chuodo Reform Coalition," which was hastily formed to counter the sudden dissolution of the House of Representatives, intend to turn this situation upside down?

Japan’s Pride on Ice and Snow—Special Feature on the Milan-Cortina Olympics

 Takeshi Kinugawa (Takaichi) and Sota Shima (Ogawa)

 The lower house election is scheduled to be held on February 8. Behind the scenes, however, there are some "similarities" with Mayor Akira Ogawa of Gunma Prefecture, who was reelected in a rerun election after a "love-hotel affair... ...

The Fan Support Boom for Sanae Takaichi and Her Common Ground with Mayor Akira Ogawa

 Emergency contraceptives are now available at pharmacies, but conditions such as having to take them in front of a pharmacist have sparked outcries of incomprehension. A proposal from the medical field on how sensitive the issue is.

Doctors and Pharmacists Slam Viral Post Misrepresenting Emergency Contraception

 Born in 1970. After graduating from college, he joined a mass retail clothing sales chain and became a reporter for a textile trade newspaper in 1997. 2003: After retiring, he worked in public relations for a T-shirt apparel manufacturer, as a magazine editor, in sales for a large exhibition organizer, and in public relations for a fashion college before becoming an independent writer. Currently, he works as a freelance textile industry writer and PR advisor.

 Mitsuhiro Minami

 Afro (1st photo), Kyodo News (2nd photo)

 Seven is following Famima's lead by entering the "casual clothing" market! But is the aggressive price tag of 5,500 yen for a T-shirt and the loss of know-how due to the sale of Ito-Yokado a hurdle? We thoroughly analyze the shadow of ITOCHU behind the success of "Famima Clothing" and the impatience of the champion.

The Hard Road for Seven-Eleven’s Fashion Push—Lessons Lost From Ito-Yokado

 Hironori Jinno (Nonfiction writer)

 A restaurant owner was cheated out of ¥500 million by a former elite employee who was the president of a megabank group company. When he realized that he had been cheated and went to talk to the man demanding repayment, he received a shocking response.

SMBC Customer Service Responds Shockingly After 5 Billion Yen Scam by Group President

 The financial industry is rife with scandals, and in January it was reported that an employee of Prudential Life Insurance Company was involved in financial troubles. In this article, we bring you the story of a ¥500 million financial trouble committed by a former elite employee who served as president of a megabank group company.

Victim Blows the Whistle: 500 Million Yen Lost Under SMBC Group President’s Influence

 Sayuri Saito

 Afro

 Create a week's worth of documents in a day!　The divine use of Google's latest AI "Nano Banana Pro". This article reveals the secret technique of an active consultant who uses Canvas integration to speed up slide generation.

How Nano Banana Pro Made My Work Lightning-Fast—Finish PowerPoints in One Day

 Masayoshi Katayama (Journalist)

 Jiji Press (2nd photo)

 The cause of the wildfire, which took 17 days to extinguish and burned 84 Tokyo Domes, is "global warming.

 A massive wildfire that burned for 17 days on Mount Ogiyama in Yamanashi Prefecture burned an area equivalent to 84 Tokyo Domes. Wildfires have been raging across Japan due to abnormally dry weather with zero precipitation and once-in-30-year low rainfall. Experts warn of the dangers and relationship to global warming.

Yamanashi Wildfire Burns Area Equal to 84 Tokyo Domes; Low Rainfall Raises Risk Through May

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

 The Liberal Democratic Party of Takaichi has decided to dissolve the Diet at the beginning of the new year. The Democratic Party of Constitutional Democrats and New Komeito combined to form the "Coalition for Reform of the Middle Way," but they were unexpectedly facing the prospect of a major defeat. ......


“Half the Seats at Risk?”—The Last Strategic Move of PM Takaichi in an Unconventional Election

 Courtesy of Mr. A

 In Isumi City, Chiba Prefecture, which ranked first in the Tokyo metropolitan area in the "Countryside to Live" list, a group of immigrants filed a lawsuit against the local construction company that built their homes. The company was sued for damages for building defective housing in violation of the law. We followed up on the furor.

Why Migrants Sued a City Councilor’s Construction Company in Tokyo’s Most Desired Countryside City

 Obata, the head of "Natural," who disappeared just before the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department roundup last January and had been on the run for about a year, was arrested on Amami-Oshima Island. What is the "legend" of this man, who was also the keystone of the organization's unity? And what is the future of the organization?


Revered as a Living Legend by Young Scouts, Suspect Obata’s Charisma and the Organization’s Uncertain Future

 Shimei Kurita (nonfiction writer)

 Afro (1st photo)

 The Rufie group has been involved in a number of violent incidents across the country. The trial of Seiya Fujita, who was in charge of directing the group, began on January 26. What facts came to light? We will report on the details.

Ex-Luffy Gang Executive Kojima Exposes the Lies of Fearsome Commander Seiya Fujita

 Mitsutoshi Abe (former Taito City Councilor, political journalist)

 Higashi-Ueno, Taito Ward, where the 420 million yen heist took place. Mitsutoshi Abe, a former reporter who served two terms on the Taito City Council and still lives in Taito City, talks about the "truth of Taito City." ......

420 Million Yen Heist in Taitō Ward—Former Councilor Talks Safety Myths and Reality

 Shinsuke Sakai

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) and politicians are shouting loudly about "food security. Behind the clamor, there are hidden huge interests that take precedence over the lives of the Japanese people. A former MAFF bureaucrat reveals the deep dark side of agricultural policy and the true nature of JA Bank's "107 trillion yen money.

Former Agriculture Ministry Bureaucrat Reveals Agricultural Policy Problems and JA’s 107 Trillion Yen Amid Rising Rice Prices

 Kyodo News

 Taro Yamamoto's resignation came as a shock at a time when the general election was about to begin. The reason was not to run for the House of Representatives, but to recuperate from an illness. What kind of condition is "one step away from multiple myeloma," as he described it?　We asked an expert.

The Disease Behind Yamamoto’s Resignation and the Hidden Toll of Overwork in Parliament

 Shimei Kurita (Nonfiction writer)

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 Shinjuku 2-chome in Tokyo is known as one of the world's leading gay towns. As the town has been opened up to foreigners and female customers, longtime residents of the area say that it has reached a turning point.

Inside the Urisen Industry Former Top Earner Discusses Affluent Clients and Emotional Demand

 Naoyuki Miyashita, nonfiction writer

 In the morning of January 29, a new candidate of the People's Democratic Party of Japan, Tomiko Kitanoya (北野谷富子), was elected in the Shizuoka 7th Constituency (including parts of Hamamatsu City), which includes the area around Lake Hamana on the western edge of Shizuoka Prefecture and mountainous regions of the prefecture. Kitanoya

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