 While "National Treasure" and "Blade of the Demon" have produced hit movies lasting around three hours, there is a concern about the toilet problem. Along with Daifuku, Bon Temps candy is being discussed on the Internet as a food that suppresses the urge to urinate. A doctor explains its true meaning.

Urologists take notice! Is it true that the ingredients in Bontan Candy make movies &#038; plays over 3 hours long &#8220;toilet-free&#8221;?

 Courtesy of Kumiko Kato (1st and 2nd photos)

 Buyers and employees angrily complain: "We paid money for the car, but it was never delivered! "I paid money for a car, but it wasn't delivered!" "I don't get paid!"

 A used car sales chain "Kernel" suddenly closes all of its stores, 250 cars are unpaid for by buyers, a man pays 440,000 yen but his car "disappears," employees are in trouble because their salaries have not been paid... The president, who has gone into hiding, has tens of millions of yen in on-again, off-again money...? We follow up on the shocking reality of the situation. Re

250 cars and the CEO disappeared? Harmful Trouble Occurring at Used Car Sales Company &#8220;Kernel

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 Takeshi Kinugawa (1st), Kei Kato (2nd)

 The confusion in Hyogo Prefecture began with the death of the former director of the Hyogo Prefectural Citizens Bureau. This time, a female reporter from Jiji Press, who questioned Governor Motohiko Saito, was made a target on the Internet and other media, and she tearfully ......

Protect #Jiji Press reporters!&#8221; Even the Newspaper Workers&#8217; Union raised its voice, behind which Takashi Tachibana and others shot back and Jiji Press was ineffectual.

 AFRO Kyodo News

 This year, too, "killer mega-typhoons" are expected to wreak havoc on the Japanese archipelago. According to forecasts by the Japan Weather Association, the number of typhoons approaching Japan between August and October is expected to reach a maximum of nine, more than double the number of previous years. We spoke to an expert.

More than usual in number and power! More &#8220;killer mega typhoons&#8221; will hit Japan one after another from now on!

 A woman working for a support group for the handicapped and her sons were arrested for ripping off a handicapped man. Interviews with investigators revealed the "rip-off family's" astonishing viciousness.

Arrested Rip-Off Family Boasts Stolen Cash Online — Shocking Scheme Uncovered

 The violent words and intimidation to the student by the director of the rowing club of Nihon University were discovered. The students who belong to the rowing club and the person concerned were interviewed, and the letter of inquiry was sent to the office of Nihon University. The answer is .......

Exclusive: Nihon University Rowing Coach Accused of Verbal Abuse and Intimidation

 Nakahira

 Shinji Hasuo

 On July 30, a man suddenly visited a house in Edogawa Ward and attacked two women with a hammer, seriously injuring them. Some of the family members at the house where the incident took place narrowly escaped harm. We reported on the scene.

Hammer-Wielding Man Storms Upstairs: Family Faces Terrifying Attack

 Keiko Tsuji

 Afro (1st and 2nd pictures)

 We are seeing more and more "mist" at train stations, commercial facilities, and event venues. However, if the water is contaminated with Legionella bacteria, the bacteria will float around with the spray, and users will inhale the bacteria as they breathe.

Refreshing Mist or Hidden Threat? Legionella Risk Exposed

 On July 31, the Metropolitan Police Department announced the arrest of two suspects, including Naoto Watanabe, on suspicion of threatening a brothel manager. The suspects are members of "Natural," and the victim was angered by their attempts to cut ties with the scout. ......

Arrest of Natural Member After Threatening Adult Club Manager: Behind the Tough Exterior

 If you have evaded taxes without your knowledge and the tax office comes to collect a huge amount of money from you, ....... A story that is exactly like a summer ghost story is now making the rounds on the Internet. The background of this story is that foreign-owned properties are

Unreported Income Leads to Sudden ¥1M Tax Bill for Tenants

 Shigeru Nekota

 The Osaka Expo in Kansai is thriving even more in the final stages of the Expo. Lining up at the pavilions in the heat requires stamina, and the restaurants are packed ...... even if you want to fill your stomach. So, here are some quick and easy gourmet meals that you can enjoy without standing in line!

Eat Smart at the Kansai Expo! Cheap &#038; Tasty Meals Under 1,000 Yen Without the Wait

 An unprecedented educational problem has been uncovered in South Korea, committed by the parents and former homeroom teacher of a high school girl who had been the top student in her grade for two and a half years. The parents of a high school girl who had been the top student in her class for two and a half years and her former homeroom teacher had illegally obtained exam questions and memorized the answers. Experts point out the problems of overheated examinations that could shake Korean society.

Mother, Teacher Allegedly Involved as Korean High School Star Faces Exam Scandal

 Takuma Arimura

 On July 31, President Trump signed an executive order setting new rates for "reciprocal tariffs" on imports, which are scheduled to take effect on August 7. The tariffs against Japan were finalized at 15%. The U.S. will request that the government introduce a "reimportation...

15% Tariff on Japan Brings Both Opportunity and Old Controversies Back

 YUTAKA/Afro

 The Ishiba administration suffered three consecutive defeats in last year's lower house election, the Tokyo metropolitan assembly election, and the upper house election. The Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper published an article announcing that "Ishiba will step down" at the end of July. ......

Yomiuri Shimbun’s False Report on Ishiba’s Resignation: Why Taro Aso Couldn’t Prevent It

 A gangster was arrested for attempting to defraud people out of their new Corona benefits by creating false documents. A number of cases of fraudulent receipt of benefits related to the new Corona occurred in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. What is the "mechanism" that made it so easy for anyone to receive benefits?

Gang Members Exploit Trust to Scam COVID-19 Relief Funds

 Tomoyuki Hanai

 The top leaders of Yamaguchigumi VI and Sumiyoshi-kai, two representative organizations of the world, met in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, to discuss the purpose of their meeting on August 27, a full decade after the split with Kobe Yamaguchigumi. Let's take a closer look at the inside story.

Inside the Secret Summit Between Japan’s Two Yakuza Giants

 Kyodo News

 It was widely reported on July 30 that the land of the former Unification Church headquarters in Shoto, Shibuya-ku was provisionally seized on July 18. In fact, an affiliated facility located right in front of it was also sued by a real estate company for eviction.

Eviction Battle Against Shibuya Unification Church Sparks Potential Domino Effect

 Takero Yui (1st and 2nd pictures)

 This issue of Playback looks back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. The "Supernampei Incident" of July 30, 1995, in which three women were shot to death, foreshadowed the arrival of a gun society in Japan.

[Playback ’95] The Super Nanpei Case: Three Women Executed in Minutes by a Cold-Blooded Killer

 After working as a money writer, financial planner, and market analyst for a securities company, she became independent in 1996. She writes articles on finance and asset management mainly for business and economic magazines. Author of "A Textbook for the First Year of Robo-Advisor Investing" and "Understanding with Rich Illustrations! The book is entitled "Cashless Payments: How to Benefit from Cashless Payments". X (former Twitter)→@1847mattsuu

 Kenji Matsuoka

 I have learned the concept of risk-return through investing in stocks, and I have started to think more deeply about money, so I rarely make impulsive purchases anymore," says Anri Sugihara, a TV personality, businesswoman, and private investor.

Former Gravure Idol Anri Sugihara Explains Why She Actively Invests in Bitcoin

 On July 28, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department announced the arrest of the president of a Tokyo-based consulting firm and three others on suspicion of fraud. What were their ingenious methods for "thawing" frozen bank accounts that had been used for fraud and other crimes?

How a Consulting Firm’s President Unfroze Fraudsters’ Accounts to Launder Money

 After working as a money writer, financial planner, and market analyst for a securities company, she became independent in 1996. He writes articles on finance and asset management mainly for business and economic magazines. Author of "A Textbook for the First Year of Robo-Advisor Investing" and "Understanding with Rich Illustrations! The Book of Cashless Payments and the Book of Absolute Advantages. X (former Twitter)→@1847mattsuu

 The term "billionaire" refers to investors who have amassed assets in the hundreds of millions. In this issue, we talk with Anri Sugihara, a TV personality, businesswoman, and private investor. We asked her the secret of how she became a "billionaire" with an orthodox investment style that anyone can do.

From Lehman Shock to Millionaire Investor: Anri Sugihara’s Keys to Staying Grounded

 After working as a money writer, financial planner, and market analyst for a securities company, Matsuoka became independent in 1996. He writes articles on finance and asset management mainly for business and economic magazines. Author of "A Textbook for the First Year of Robo-Advisor Investing" and "Understanding with Rich Illustrations! The Book of Cashless Payments and the Book of Absolute Advantages. X (former Twitter)→@1847mattsuu

 According to a survey, this summer's average bonus for all industries is 862,928 yen. What will the "billionaires" do with this amount of money? We asked them about the outlook for the stock market after the defeat of the ruling party in the House of Councillors and the Trump tariff agreement.

Trump tariffs, the Upper House election&#8230; What will the &#8220;billionaires&#8221; buy with their bonuses this summer for &#8220;new investments&#8221;?

 Kei Kato

 Crowds gathered at the large roof ring and water supply spots.

 A number of emergency medical evacuations due to heat stroke have occurred at the Osaka Expo, and a FRIDAY reporter reports on the actual conditions at the Expo, including a large roof ring that turned into the "world's tallest parasol" in the 35°C heat wave and huge lines at the water supply spots.

Report from the Expo] The Expo is now in its final stages! What is the secret to enjoying the scorching Osaka Expo, despite the many emergency medical evacuations due to heat stroke?

 Kyodo News Agency

 A female South Korean ministerial candidate has withdrawn from the cabinet. She was accused of harassment. In the five years since her first election, 46 aides have resigned. Experts report in detail on the allegations, including an e-mail demanding that a broken "toilet bowl" be repaired and a severe reprimand.

Fix the toilet bowl!&#8221; &#8220;I am a member of the National Assembly! &#8230;46 people were dismissed from office in 5 years&#8230; &#8220;Korean Female Ministerial Candidate&#8221; Allegations of Extreme Power Harassment.

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Urologists take notice! Is it true that the ingredients in Bontan Candy make movies & plays over 3 hours long “toilet-free”?

250 cars and the CEO disappeared? Harmful Trouble Occurring at Used Car Sales Company “Kernel

Protect #Jiji Press reporters!” Even the Newspaper Workers’ Union raised its voice, behind which Takashi Tachibana and others shot back and Jiji Press was ineffectual.

More than usual in number and power! More “killer mega typhoons” will hit Japan one after another from now on!