 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

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 A woman in her 50s attempted to break into the home of BTS member Jong Guk, while a 65-year-old woman claiming to be the "wife" of Japan's national soccer player, Nakamura Keito, was stalked by a man who was "stalking" her. ...

BTS’s Jungkook Targeted at Home with Obscene DMs to Japan Soccer Team

 On November 27, the Tokyo District Court heard the trial of two defendants, including a representative of a construction company, charged with robbery, arrest, confinement, and manslaughter for confining, assaulting, and injuring a male business partner. What was the reason for their persistent assault? ......

Shaved His Head with Clippers and Used a Heated Frying Pan to Detain and Assault a Male Business Partner

 The first trial of a man accused of obstructing business by force for spraying a fire extinguisher into the kitchen car of a man who was selling baby sponge cakes was held at the Tokyo District Court on November 25. The man said that he was obsessed with his pride as a yakuza.

Gang Member Boasts of Yakuza Pride After Menacing with Food Truck and Fire Extinguisher

 Nakahira

 A former cab driver who sexually assaulted several female customers by inducing them to take sleeping pills and putting them in a coma was brought to trial. While the defendant stated that he did not remember the incident, interviews with the people involved revealed that he was acting in a manner that could be considered "destroying evidence.

Five Victims Suffer Coma-Inducing Attack as Taxi Driver Admits Insanity but Executed Premeditated Crimes

 Blank Green

 The number of bankruptcies of cabarets and girls' bars is increasing. On the other hand, we often hear people say that "cabarets are boring. In looking for the cause, we found that a "change in awareness" on the part of both cast members and customers has created a rift between the two groups.

Why People Say Cabaret Clubs Are Boring: Empty Conversations and Influencer Aspirations

 Izumi Nakagawa

 The extraordinary life force of the brown bear that "even a bullet through the heart won't stop it". Why are professionals in the hunting community concerned about the ban on extermination by police officers? We look at the fear of a counterattack at 45 km/h and the "iron rule of sniping" that can make the difference between life and death.

Even a Shot to the Heart Won’t Stop Brown Bears as Experts Warn Over Police Removal Efforts

 An elderly couple died when their Porsche ran out of control on the Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway at 268 km/h. The defendant's car was hit by a rear-end collision. The first trial was held for the defendant in the accident in which an elderly couple was killed by the rear-ended car. The defendant denied part of the indictment, saying that he was not driving in a way that was difficult to control. The prosecution pointed out the defendant's motive.

Porsche Speeds at 268 km/h on Tokyo Expressway… Elderly Couple Killed in Crash; Prosecutors Stun with Defendant’s Motive—55-Year-Old Driver

 Masayoshi Katayama (Journalist)

 A huge scaffold installed in a multi-level parking garage of a shopping center in Chiba City was peeled off by a gust of wind and collapsed to cover the area around the promenade where people pass by during the daytime. Strong winds continue to cause damage across Japan, and it is no wonder that killer gusts of wind could occur anywhere at any time.

Global Warming Fuels Fierce Winds as Destructive Gusts Tear Through Multi-Story Parking Garage in Chiba City

 Shinjin Sakai

 November 19 is International Men's Day. Prior to this day, an educational event was held and many middle-aged men gathered for a lecture on "male menopause (LOH)" given by a specialist doctor. What is the wrong knowledge and responses that were discussed there...

Annual loss of 1.2 trillion yen!　It&#8217;s not depression&#8230;&#8221; Fear of &#8220;male menopause,&#8221; a &#8220;silent disease&#8221; for those in their 40s

 Hiroyuki Sasaki, entertainment journalist

 Mr. Takashi Tachibana of the "NHK Party" was arrested on suspicion of defamation. While he is in police custody, NHK has announced that it expects to receive 10 times more demand letters in the second half of this fiscal year than it did last year. ......

Behind the arrest of Takashi Tachibana, the tragedy of those who believed in the N-Kokuto party, which NHK is &#8220;targeting&#8221; 10 times more than before.

 There has been a string of damage from bear attacks, including accidents resulting in injuries even in prefectures where no damage was reported last year. We have compiled a map of the damage and discovered some horrifying facts. Here are some of the horrifying facts revealed by the map.

Alarm Report] Number of Victims Doubles! The horrifying truth revealed by the &#8220;Attack MAP&#8221; of the &#8220;man-eating bears&#8221; that have gone berserk.

 In this issue of Playback, we take a look back at what this magazine was reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. The year '95 is called "the first year of the Internet" in Japan. In its early days, the Internet was a world where "anything goes. We report on the state of affairs at that time.

Playback &#8217;95] The early days of the Internet, when &#8220;anything goes&#8221;&#8230; Drugs could be bought through PC communications!

 Pasya/Afro

 The battle of the onnagata has broken out. On November 26, Sohei Kamiya, 48, the representative of the Sangen-tei Party, held a press conference in the Diet and announced that Mizuho Umemura, 47, a member of the House of Councilors, had been removed as a board member (decision-making body).

The &#8220;Melancholy&#8221; of Sangen Party Representative Munehide Kamiya in Mayuko Toyoda vs. Mizuho Umemura

 Hideki Asai

 The famous "Soba Boro" store also closed its doors. What is the desperate reason why the town's confectionery shops are being forced into a "record number" of bankruptcies? Egg shock, utility costs, difficulty in finding successors... The flavors of Japan's "four seasons" are quietly disappearing.

Record Number of Confectionery Shops Going Bankrupt Due to Severe Conditions

 White Paper Green

 On November 26, three stand-up girls were arrested while waiting for customers in Umeda, Osaka. It is said that the number of street vendors around "American Street" where they were arrested has recently drastically decreased. What is the "reason" for the decrease, which is different from the situation in Kabukicho?

Street Solicitation Declines on Osaka’s American Street Due to Unique Local Factors

 Shinji Hasuo

 By November 19, three members of the illegal scout group "Natural" were arrested. During the transfer, one of the members stuck up his middle finger at the reporters. The future of this group, which is expanding its power, can be found at .......

Both middle fingers raised&#8230;Illegal scout group &#8220;Natural&#8221; member arrested and locked up, threatening appearance during transfer.

 Kei Kato (2 photos from Tsujigawayama Park, Hyogo Prefecture) Tomohiro Arikawa (2 photos from Sayo Shrine, Miyazaki Prefecture)

 The "human-faced fish" boom swept Japan. Thirty-five years have passed since then, and the previous article reporting that "the phantom fish is still in ponds" received a huge response, "There is one in my hometown, too. The reporter went to Hyogo and Miyazaki prefectures, where the fish was particularly believed to be present.

Human-Faced Fish Reported Again After 35 Years in Hyōgo and Miyazaki

 AFRO

 The "January Dissolution" is becoming more and more realistic.

 The "Cold War between Japan and China" is coming to an end, and the "worst-case scenario" is now in sight. In addition to trade sanctions, there is an increasing risk of physical damage. After only one month in office, the administration has already reached a critical juncture.

Ongoing Japan–China Standoff Raises Concerns Over Potential Worst-Case Scenarios

 Toru Yokota

 In recent years, incidents of bears appearing in the wild and human casualties caused by bears have been on the increase, and bear extermination has become an urgent issue. What is happening at bear hunting sites? We will accompany the hunters and report the reality of what we saw there.

On-Site Look at Hunters’ Dangerous Encounter With a Large Hokkaidō Brown Bear

 Born in Tokyo in 1977. Nonfiction writer. He has reported and written about culture, history, and medicine in Japan and abroad. His books include "Absolute Poverty," "The Body," "The House of 'Demons'," "43 Killing Intentions," "Let's Talk about Real Poverty," "Social Map of Disparity and Divide," and "Children Who Hurt Each Other.

 Kota Ishii, nonfiction writer

 Host clubs are a breeding ground for a variety of problems, including "stand-up drinking" and rip-offs. The reason why host clubs have flourished in Kabukicho has a long and deep history. Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii presents "The History of Kabukicho Hosts" (Part 1).

How an affair led to the creation of a Kabukichō host club popular among street-working girls

 Kota Ishii (Nonfiction writer)

 Host clubs are a hotbed of problems such as "tachimbo" and rip-offs. The reason behind the rise and fall of host clubs in Kabukicho has a long and deep history. Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii presents "The History of Kabukicho Hosts" (Part 2).

Inside Club Ai: Knife Threats and a Clientele of 60–70% Enjo-kōsei Girls

 Recently, the number of underage girls in the Kabukicho and Okubo Park neighborhoods has been increasing. There is a struggle between male prostitutes who want to avoid the risk of arrest and underage girls who want to earn money. What is the latest trend of girls falsifying their ages?

MyNumber checks spread in Kabukichō as underage girls adopt a new method of age falsification

 Nakahira Ryo

 Shinji Hasuo, NAKAHIRA (6th photo)

 On November 13, a 74-year-old man murdered a 29-year-old woman who lived with him in Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama. Neighbors said they did not know the woman lived there. What was the relationship between the suspect and the woman?

“A Woman Lived There?” — Uncovering the Suspect’s Ties to the 29-Year-Old Victim in the Yokohama Murder Case

 Takero Yui, Jiji Press, Inc.

 The first trial for the appeal of the large ski bus accident in which 15 people lost their lives was held. The defendants, including the president of the operating company, pleaded not guilty. However, immediately after the accident, the people involved in the accident revealed a shoddy management system and a clear lack of skill on the part of the driver.

News

BTS’s Jungkook Targeted at Home with Obscene DMs to Japan Soccer Team

Shaved His Head with Clippers and Used a Heated Frying Pan to Detain and Assault a Male Business Partner

Gang Member Boasts of Yakuza Pride After Menacing with Food Truck and Fire Extinguisher

Five Victims Suffer Coma-Inducing Attack as Taxi Driver Admits Insanity but Executed Premeditated Crimes

Why People Say Cabaret Clubs Are Boring: Empty Conversations and Influencer Aspirations

Even a Shot to the Heart Won’t Stop Brown Bears as Experts Warn Over Police Removal Efforts

Porsche Speeds at 268 km/h on Tokyo Expressway… Elderly Couple Killed in Crash; Prosecutors Stun with Defendant’s Motive—55-Year-Old Driver

Global Warming Fuels Fierce Winds as Destructive Gusts Tear Through Multi-Story Parking Garage in Chiba City

Annual loss of 1.2 trillion yen!　It’s not depression…” Fear of “male menopause,” a “silent disease” for those in their 40s

Behind the arrest of Takashi Tachibana, the tragedy of those who believed in the N-Kokuto party, which NHK is “targeting” 10 times more than before.

Alarm Report] Number of Victims Doubles! The horrifying truth revealed by the “Attack MAP” of the “man-eating bears” that have gone berserk.

Playback ’95] The early days of the Internet, when “anything goes”… Drugs could be bought through PC communications!

The “Melancholy” of Sangen Party Representative Munehide Kamiya in Mayuko Toyoda vs. Mizuho Umemura

Record Number of Confectionery Shops Going Bankrupt Due to Severe Conditions

Street Solicitation Declines on Osaka’s American Street Due to Unique Local Factors

Both middle fingers raised…Illegal scout group “Natural” member arrested and locked up, threatening appearance during transfer.

Human-Faced Fish Reported Again After 35 Years in Hyōgo and Miyazaki

Ongoing Japan–China Standoff Raises Concerns Over Potential Worst-Case Scenarios

On-Site Look at Hunters’ Dangerous Encounter With a Large Hokkaidō Brown Bear

How an affair led to the creation of a Kabukichō host club popular among street-working girls

Inside Club Ai: Knife Threats and a Clientele of 60–70% Enjo-kōsei Girls

MyNumber checks spread in Kabukichō as underage girls adopt a new method of age falsification

“A Woman Lived There?” — Uncovering the Suspect’s Ties to the 29-Year-Old Victim in the Yokohama Murder Case

Ski Bus Driver Admitted Lack of Driving Ability Prior to Fatal Crash

News

BTS’s Jungkook Targeted at Home with Obscene DMs to Japan Soccer Team

Shaved His Head with Clippers and Used a Heated Frying Pan to Detain and Assault a Male Business Partner

Gang Member Boasts of Yakuza Pride After Menacing with Food Truck and Fire Extinguisher

Five Victims Suffer Coma-Inducing Attack as Taxi Driver Admits Insanity but Executed Premeditated Crimes

Why People Say Cabaret Clubs Are Boring: Empty Conversations and Influencer Aspirations

Even a Shot to the Heart Won’t Stop Brown Bears as Experts Warn Over Police Removal Efforts

Porsche Speeds at 268 km/h on Tokyo Expressway… Elderly Couple Killed in Crash; Prosecutors Stun with Defendant’s Motive—55-Year-Old Driver

Global Warming Fuels Fierce Winds as Destructive Gusts Tear Through Multi-Story Parking Garage in Chiba City

Annual loss of 1.2 trillion yen! It’s not depression…” Fear of “male menopause,” a “silent disease” for those in their 40s

Behind the arrest of Takashi Tachibana, the tragedy of those who believed in the N-Kokuto party, which NHK is “targeting” 10 times more than before.

Alarm Report] Number of Victims Doubles! The horrifying truth revealed by the “Attack MAP” of the “man-eating bears” that have gone berserk.

Playback ’95] The early days of the Internet, when “anything goes”… Drugs could be bought through PC communications!

The “Melancholy” of Sangen Party Representative Munehide Kamiya in Mayuko Toyoda vs. Mizuho Umemura

Record Number of Confectionery Shops Going Bankrupt Due to Severe Conditions

Street Solicitation Declines on Osaka’s American Street Due to Unique Local Factors

Both middle fingers raised…Illegal scout group “Natural” member arrested and locked up, threatening appearance during transfer.

Human-Faced Fish Reported Again After 35 Years in Hyōgo and Miyazaki

Ongoing Japan–China Standoff Raises Concerns Over Potential Worst-Case Scenarios

On-Site Look at Hunters’ Dangerous Encounter With a Large Hokkaidō Brown Bear

How an affair led to the creation of a Kabukichō host club popular among street-working girls

Inside Club Ai: Knife Threats and a Clientele of 60–70% Enjo-kōsei Girls

MyNumber checks spread in Kabukichō as underage girls adopt a new method of age falsification

“A Woman Lived There?” — Uncovering the Suspect’s Ties to the 29-Year-Old Victim in the Yokohama Murder Case

Ski Bus Driver Admitted Lack of Driving Ability Prior to Fatal Crash

Annual loss of 1.2 trillion yen!　It’s not depression…” Fear of “male menopause,” a “silent disease” for those in their 40s