 Sayuri Saito

 Kyodo News

 Former Osaka City Councilor Receives a "2" in AI Scoring Despite 14 Million Yen Compensation!　An analysis system developed by a former Osaka City Council member exposes the questioning skills of local council members. We take a closer look at the realities of the "tax thieves" and the true purpose of the system's development.

Shocking &#8220;2 points&#8221; in AI scoring!　Former councilor reveals the terrible reality of the Osaka City Council, a &#8220;tax thief&#8221; who receives 14 million in remuneration.

 Afro (1st photo)

 A professional baseball player's dream failed, but he turned it around!　The "ultra-short AI work method" of a consulting manager who realized an annual income of over 20 million yen at the age of 32. He reveals the dramatic method that leads him to FIRE by securing time for his family even though his workload has tripled!

32-Year-Old Consultant Earning ¥20 Million Shares How AI Boosts Productivity and Work-Life Balance

 Kei Kato

 Yuki Adachi, 11, was found dead in a forest in Sonobe-cho, Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture. The horrific incident, which caught the public's attention, and the media battle to cover it, had an impact on the lives of the town's residents.

Local Community Reaction in Kyoto Case Highlights Concerns About Information Sharing

 Takamasa Yamazaki

 Electricity and other inspection scams are rampant in Japan. They lie and charge high prices, saying things like, "If you don't replace the breaker, there will be a fire. One female president of a company whose company name was used by such a fraudulent group without permission. This is the true story of her persistent efforts to apprehend the suspects.

Scam Group Arrested After Using Company Name Without Permission, Causing Wave of Complaints

 Yuria Fukatsuki

 Afro (2nd)

 Two months have passed since the dissolution of the former Unification Church, but the days of anguish continue for former employees who left the church in response to the early retirement program. Here are some of the voices of former employees who are looking for jobs and their future faith......

Former Unification Church Staff Member Discusses Arrest, Dissolution Order, and Future Structure

 Shinji Hasuo

 On the morning of April 13, five men who had gathered in Ueno to commit a robbery were arrested by police officers who became suspicious. The five men were caught before they could do anything, and a well-informed person pointed out that the "quality" of the "black market" has been declining....

Five Arrested in Alleged Dark Part-Time Robbery Preparation Case

 Masayuki Kikuchi

 The Magejima Air Base in the Osumi Islands of Kagoshima Prefecture has been under construction day and night at a rapid pace since 2011. It is located at a reasonable distance from the Miyako Strait and the Amami Islands, which China is targeting, and is said to serve as a supply base for fighter aircraft and naval vessels fighting on the front lines in the event of an emergency.

Exclusive Look at Japan’s Mage Island Air Base Development on a Full-Island Facility

 On April 16, another member of the Kohei Family of the Sumiyoshi-kai was arrested. This time, the head of the Yonamine clan, an affiliate of the Kouhei family, was arrested for an assault he committed last year. Experts say that this is another "concentrated crackdown.

Subordinate Gang Leader Arrested Over Last Year’s Assault Incident Involving Two Men

 Akira Ikoma

 Sex Trafficking and the State in the World (Part 2)

 In this first installment of a series of articles by sex industry journalist Akira Ikoma, we examine how Japan should regulate prostitution, based on examples of sex trafficking regulations in countries around the world. In the second part, he explains the "negative aspects" of the "Scandinavian model," which has been praised as "groundbreaking.

Nordic Model Aimed at Protecting Women Faces Debate Over Unintended Consequences

 Sex Trafficking and the State around the World (1) Part I

 Moves to review anti-prostitution laws have begun. How are countries around the world cracking down on sex trafficking? Akira Ikoma will discuss how Japan should deal with this issue by looking at examples from other countries. In this first installment, he discusses the "Nordic Model.

Nordic Model Under Debate as Buyer-Only Criminalization Approach

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Yuki Adachi, the father-in-law of Yuki Adachi, was arrested on suspicion of dumping his son's corpse. He is said to have confessed honestly during the interrogation, but behind his back, the police are suspicious of his "credibility." ......

Kyoto Police Question Claims of Poor Planning in Yuki Adachi Case, Pointing to Possible Impulsiveness

 Hideki Asai

 Behind the 9 trillion yen defense budget, the shortage of 27,000 Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel is becoming serious. What is the reality of the harsh conditions of government housing without even a screen door?　We look at the reality of the "naturalization" of Japanese nationals and the importance of the reserve SDF officers as a true deterrent.

Japan’s Self-Defense Forces Face 27,000 Personnel Shortage Despite ¥9 Trillion Budget

 White Paper Green

 Soaring metal prices have led to a spate of thefts of metal products such as water supply parts and outdoor units of air conditioners. Mysterious foreigners are said to be appearing in farming villages, saying, "We take back unused items. We interviewed a farmer who actually encountered them.

Residents Warned After Reports of Unauthorized Entry and Farm Equipment Collection Claims

 5 kilograms of methamphetamine. A member of the Kohei family of Sumiyoshi-kai was arrested after two years on the run for importing methamphetamine worth 268 million yen at a terminal price. Will the destruction of the Tokuryo and Kohei families, who are also closely involved in the methamphetamine trade, proceed? ......

Fugitive Suspect Arrested in ¥268 Million Meth Smuggling Case

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 An elementary school student's body was dumped in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture. The foster father was arrested as a suspect. However, there are many puzzling points. Why did the suspect move the body, and is there any accomplice? ...... Experts on the case examine these three mysteries.

Expert Review in Kyoto Case Focuses on Three Major Investigative Challenges

 Kei Kato (1st and 3rd photos)

 A month has passed since the incident involving Yuki Adachi, a sixth grader, was revealed. During this period, there have been major developments, including the arrest of the father, Yuki's suspect, on suspicion of abandoning a corpse. Investigators point out that the suspect's behavior was full of inconsistencies.

“Short-Sighted Crime” — Three Key Inconsistencies Expose Flaws in Kyoto Case Suspect’s Actions

 Nakahira Ryo

 On April 6, a man was arrested for taking a junior high school girl he met on a social networking service to a hotel and sexually assaulting her. How do criminals who target minors get to know each other on social networking sites? We interviewed him to find out how he does it.

A Closer Look at Hotel Exploitation Cases Involving Minors and Offender Methods

 Kei Kato (2nd photo)

 The case of the abandonment of the body of Yuki Adachi, a sixth grader, in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture. A woman who knew the Adachi family well told us about the true family relationship of the Adachi family, which is different from what has been reported so far.

“Yuki-kun Loved His Mother” — Insights Into the Victim’s Family in the Kyoto Case

 Diceke Takahashi

 Afro

 Hard work" is a thing of the past! 　About 60% of cab drivers in Tokyo have achieved a monthly income of 1 million yen, and the number of young people and women entering the industry is rapidly increasing. We take a closer look at the startling reality of the unprecedented "cab bubble" driven by inbound travel and taxi-dispatch apps.

Taxi Drivers Join the Blue-Collar Billionaire Boom as Incomes Surge Past 1 Million Yen

 On April 15, the second trial of a former high school teacher who molested three high school girls was held at the Chiba District Court. At the end of the trial, the defendant tearfully expressed her regret and her inexplicable motive.

Former Elite High School Teacher Cries in Court After Assaulting Three Students Over Five Months

 Takahiro Kagawa (1st), Mihiro Kikuchi (2nd)

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In March 2006, a man threw a third-grade boy to the ground in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture. The man who committed the crime was once a caring father with a good job. ......

Playback ’06: The Devoted Father Who Turned Tragic — The Dark Reason Behind the 15th-Floor Incident

 Kei Kato (1st photo)

 Reporters who are covering the scene are shocked. The location where Yuki Adachi dumped Yuki's body in the "Kyoto Elementary School 6 Incident" in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture, is ......

“A Place Everyone Knew” — Shock Deepens in Adachi Yuki Body Disposal Case

 Keiko Tsuji

 Afro (2nd photo)

 Are compliments such as "You're pretty" and "You're doing a good job" driving your subordinates away?　Yu Izumi, a linguistic philosopher, explains the dreadful trap and mechanism of "bad words" that you should know in the age of complacency, including the "square of bad words" that destroys human relationships.

The Fine Line Between Praise and Pressure in the Modern Workplace

 The case of the dumping of the body of Yuki Adachi, 11, a sixth grader, in the mountains of Sonobe-cho, Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture. An interview with a woman who knew the Adachi family revealed the "absolute conditions" that the relatives had imposed on her marriage to the suspect.

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Shocking “2 points” in AI scoring!　Former councilor reveals the terrible reality of the Osaka City Council, a “tax thief” who receives 14 million in remuneration.

32-Year-Old Consultant Earning ¥20 Million Shares How AI Boosts Productivity and Work-Life Balance

Local Community Reaction in Kyoto Case Highlights Concerns About Information Sharing

Scam Group Arrested After Using Company Name Without Permission, Causing Wave of Complaints

Former Unification Church Staff Member Discusses Arrest, Dissolution Order, and Future Structure

Five Arrested in Alleged Dark Part-Time Robbery Preparation Case

Exclusive Look at Japan’s Mage Island Air Base Development on a Full-Island Facility

Subordinate Gang Leader Arrested Over Last Year’s Assault Incident Involving Two Men

Nordic Model Aimed at Protecting Women Faces Debate Over Unintended Consequences

Nordic Model Under Debate as Buyer-Only Criminalization Approach

Kyoto Police Question Claims of Poor Planning in Yuki Adachi Case, Pointing to Possible Impulsiveness

Japan’s Self-Defense Forces Face 27,000 Personnel Shortage Despite ¥9 Trillion Budget

Residents Warned After Reports of Unauthorized Entry and Farm Equipment Collection Claims

Fugitive Suspect Arrested in ¥268 Million Meth Smuggling Case

Expert Review in Kyoto Case Focuses on Three Major Investigative Challenges

“Short-Sighted Crime” — Three Key Inconsistencies Expose Flaws in Kyoto Case Suspect’s Actions

A Closer Look at Hotel Exploitation Cases Involving Minors and Offender Methods

“Yuki-kun Loved His Mother” — Insights Into the Victim’s Family in the Kyoto Case

Taxi Drivers Join the Blue-Collar Billionaire Boom as Incomes Surge Past 1 Million Yen

Former Elite High School Teacher Cries in Court After Assaulting Three Students Over Five Months

Playback ’06: The Devoted Father Who Turned Tragic — The Dark Reason Behind the 15th-Floor Incident

“A Place Everyone Knew” — Shock Deepens in Adachi Yuki Body Disposal Case

The Fine Line Between Praise and Pressure in the Modern Workplace

“The Adachi Name Must Remain” — The Family Condition Revealed in the Kyoto Case

News

Shocking “2 points” in AI scoring! Former councilor reveals the terrible reality of the Osaka City Council, a “tax thief” who receives 14 million in remuneration.

32-Year-Old Consultant Earning ¥20 Million Shares How AI Boosts Productivity and Work-Life Balance

Local Community Reaction in Kyoto Case Highlights Concerns About Information Sharing

Scam Group Arrested After Using Company Name Without Permission, Causing Wave of Complaints

Former Unification Church Staff Member Discusses Arrest, Dissolution Order, and Future Structure

Five Arrested in Alleged Dark Part-Time Robbery Preparation Case

Exclusive Look at Japan’s Mage Island Air Base Development on a Full-Island Facility

Subordinate Gang Leader Arrested Over Last Year’s Assault Incident Involving Two Men

Nordic Model Aimed at Protecting Women Faces Debate Over Unintended Consequences

Nordic Model Under Debate as Buyer-Only Criminalization Approach

Kyoto Police Question Claims of Poor Planning in Yuki Adachi Case, Pointing to Possible Impulsiveness

Japan’s Self-Defense Forces Face 27,000 Personnel Shortage Despite ¥9 Trillion Budget

Residents Warned After Reports of Unauthorized Entry and Farm Equipment Collection Claims

Fugitive Suspect Arrested in ¥268 Million Meth Smuggling Case

Expert Review in Kyoto Case Focuses on Three Major Investigative Challenges

“Short-Sighted Crime” — Three Key Inconsistencies Expose Flaws in Kyoto Case Suspect’s Actions

A Closer Look at Hotel Exploitation Cases Involving Minors and Offender Methods

“Yuki-kun Loved His Mother” — Insights Into the Victim’s Family in the Kyoto Case

Taxi Drivers Join the Blue-Collar Billionaire Boom as Incomes Surge Past 1 Million Yen

Former Elite High School Teacher Cries in Court After Assaulting Three Students Over Five Months

Playback ’06: The Devoted Father Who Turned Tragic — The Dark Reason Behind the 15th-Floor Incident

“A Place Everyone Knew” — Shock Deepens in Adachi Yuki Body Disposal Case

The Fine Line Between Praise and Pressure in the Modern Workplace

“The Adachi Name Must Remain” — The Family Condition Revealed in the Kyoto Case

Shocking “2 points” in AI scoring!　Former councilor reveals the terrible reality of the Osaka City Council, a “tax thief” who receives 14 million in remuneration.