 Hironori Jinno (nonfiction writer)

 Kyodo News (1st photo) Afro (2nd photo) Takeo Yuzoku (3rd photo)

 ″Coup d'état″ failed, power struggle between the cult's number two and "Mother Moon's relatives", and acceleration of the separation of believers: ......

 It was in the early morning of September 23rd that shock was felt within the cult following the news of the arrest of Han Hak-kja, the president of the former Unification Church (Family Federation for World Peace and Unification). What is happening to the cult now? We followed the movement inside the cult.

Concerns about asking Japanese believers to donate money&#8230;.former Unification Church &#8220;President Han Hakko&#8221; arrested ″What is going to happen in Japan from now on″.

 Hideki Asai

 Afro (1st and 2nd pictures)

 The gateway to special fraud... "Call (incoming call) screening" is now a standard feature of iPhones as well!

 According to the National Police Agency's "Special Fraud Countermeasure Page," approximately 73.5% of special fraud calls were international calls as of the end of June this year. A representative from the National Consumer Affairs Center warns, "Some of them ask for personal information, so please be careful.

Anti-fraud measures are now a battle of &#8220;AI vs!　Nuisance Calls&#8221; are Shifting from Landline Phones to Mobile Phones&#8230;The Forefront of Nuisance Call Fighting

 Sota Shima

 Mayor Akira Ogawa of Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture, has become the center of attention after it was reported that she has been going to love hotels with male employees. His "devilish onna" has been exposed, but what is his other "true face"? ......

Nowadays, love hotels have become tourist attractions&#8230; Mayor Akira Ogawa of Maebashi is not only a &#8220;devilish woman,&#8221; but also &#8220;another side of himself.

 Kyodo News

 A former Nagano prefectural assemblyman accused of murdering his wife has had his appeal dismissed. The former prefectural assemblyman allegedly strangled his wife in their home and brewery. However, the former prefectural assemblyman has consistently maintained his innocence. However, his alibi is questionable. An expert deciphers the planning involved.

Former Nagano Politician Arrested over Wife’s Death — Strange Remarks Preceded His Capture

 Shinji Hasuo

 A woman who had swindled a man out of his money by lying that he was behind on his tuition fees was arrested on suspicion of fraud. A "fraud manual" was found on her phone. We interviewed a person involved in the case about the current situation of the "wanted girls.

Woman Behind Itadaki Joshi Scam Arrested — Claimed the Boom Was Over While Defrauding Men

 A man was arrested for taking a sleeping pill in a soy sauce jug to a restaurant, giving it to a woman to make her unconscious, and then attempting to commit an indecent act. The crime was caught on the restaurant's security camera, which served as evidence for his arrest.

He Seemed Harmless—Then He Slipped Sleeping Pills into Her Soy Sauce

 Maebashi Mayor Ogawa, who was scooped for secretly meeting a senior city official at a love hotel, admits to having met at the hotel more than 10 times, but denies any physical relationship. 10-year acquaintance says of Mayor Ogawa's true character, "'It finally came out.

Mayor Ogawa’s Festival Charm and Late-Night Love Hotel Visit

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (Entertainment Journalist)

 Kei Kato

 The governor of Hyogo Prefecture Motohiko Saito, who was criminally charged in December last year, was revealed to have been interviewed voluntarily in August, but as the investigation is now in its final stages, he is now ......

Former Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito Hints at Prosecutorial Action and Possible Additional Charges in Press Conference

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Housing prices continue to rise. With an eye on future changes in the times, should those who have missed out on buying a home until their 50s still buy a home? We asked real estate consultant Tomoyuki Akitsu.

Amid Price Surges and Population Decline, Is Buying a House in Your 50s Still Wise?

 On September 19, the appeal of Hiroo Kihara, who was indicted for indecently assaulting an elementary school girl at the ping-pong club he manages, was dismissed. Even before this incident, Kihara's behavior had been called "dangerous.

[Exclusive] Miyuu Kihara’s Father Receives Two-Year Prison Term for Indecency — Past Behavior Raised Concerns

 Ryo Sakamoto (former head of the Culture and Society Department of Tokyo Sports Newspaper)

 AP/Afro

 It seems that President Trump's "pressure" on speech is only increasing. Jimmy Kimmel, the host of the famous show, was forced to leave the show at one point, but within a week he announced that he was coming back. President Trump is pissed off. ......

U.S. TV Show Halted Under Trump’s Pressure Revived by Hollywood Celebrities

 Shikama Aki

 The Osaka-Kansai Expo will soon be coming to a close. The "Expo Ticket Site" will continue to show "full" until the closing day of the Expo. The Expo site is showing a "full house" status until the closing day of the event. However, this year's Expo was supposed to be a "line-free Expo," a concept that was widely promoted at the beginning.

Why People Are Sleeping in Line for the Expo That Promised No Waiting

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 The LDP presidential election has been a hot topic, with Hiroyuki making an appearance in the debate. Shinjiro Koizumi is leading the race with his youthfulness, but he has been plagued by a series of unexpected "blunders. ......

Hiroyuki Mocks Koizumi’s English as Crucial Diplomatic Event Looms Over Leadership Contest

 A corporate employee and writer who eats Chinese food in Tokyo. While in college, he studied abroad at Fudan University in Shanghai for a year and fell in love with Chinese food. Currently, while working for an IT company, he eats his way around newly opened Chinese restaurants in Tokyo.

 Asei

 In recent years, "Gachi-Chuka" restaurants have been gaining momentum, especially in Ikebukuro and Nishi-Kawaguchi. These restaurants, popular among those who seek a deep taste of the local area, are often located next to love hotels, or even on the first floor of love hotels.

Love Hotel Streets Hide Tokyo’s Best Chinese Food?

 The International Tokyu is an anonymous, fluid crime group based overseas. They target Japanese youths and recruit them into their group. However, the young people who are lured by sweet words and go abroad face a tragic end.

Japanese Citizens Targeted by International Fraud Rings — Experts Warn of Organ Trafficking and Rising Fake Police Scams

 Nakahira

 The first trial of a man arrested for sexually assaulting two girls he met in an online game this June. During the police investigation, the defendant said that he thought they were in a relationship, but the details of the crime were revealed to be very hard to believe.

The Shocking Reality of the Defendant’s Crimes Against Two Girls

 Afro

 North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's successor is likely to be his daughter, Jue. However, the succession of power is not likely to be smooth. The Kim family has a history of bloody infighting. We will analyze the possible future conflict between the two daughters.

Tensions Rise in North Korea as Kim’s Sister and Daughter Emerge as Rival Heirs

 Nakahira Ryo

 A man was accused of sexually assaulting a woman by saying she was possessed by an evil spirit and calling it "exorcism. The victim's statement read out at the second trial revealed the details of his elaborate tactics.

It Can’t Be Purged Without Sex — The Vile Exorcism Scam That Turned Into Sexual Assault

 Takeo Shintai

 On September 25, strong men in hakama gathered in a quiet residential area in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture. What was taking place was a "sake meeting for the succession of the chairman" of the Kodokai, the core organization of the Yamaguchigumi VI. We report the inside story with tense photos of the scene.

Inside the Succession Ceremony That Shook Japan’s Underworld

 From social networking sites

 A man who runs a guesthouse in Okayama Prefecture was sentenced to 26 years in prison. He is alleged to have sexually assaulted 10 female guests by drugging them with sleeping pills. The man had consistently denied the charges since his arrest. The court was stunned by his shocking testimony.

Courtroom Gasps as Guesthouse Owner Blames Dark Shadow for Assaults

 The LDP presidential election has revealed the Koizumi campaign's "stealth". How much will the loss of Shinjiro, who is leading the race and trying to "run away with the lead," affect the outcome of the election? ......

Shinjiro Koizumi’s New Trouble: Misleading Shine Muscat Story Spreads Online

 The third trial was held for a former judo school principal who was charged with 10 crimes, including indecent assault, for sexually assaulting nine students. In her statement, one of the mothers of the victims tearfully expressed her anger at the defendant.

[Judo School Sexual Assault Trial – Part 1] Inside the Mind of the Accused: The Chilling Fetishes Revealed in Court

 Ryo Nakahira

 The third trial of a former judo school principal who was accused of 10 crimes, including indecent assault of nine students. In her statement of opinion, the mother of one of the victims expressed her anger toward the defendant, and what did the defendant say that infuriated the victim's family?

[Judo School Sexual Assault Trial – Part 2] Defendant’s Comments on Sex Offenders Spark Outrage Among Victims’ Families

 Three men were arrested for feeding their former colleagues food containing feces. This article reports in detail on what can only be described as an egregious crime.

News

Concerns about asking Japanese believers to donate money….former Unification Church “President Han Hakko” arrested ″What is going to happen in Japan from now on″.

Anti-fraud measures are now a battle of “AI vs!　Nuisance Calls” are Shifting from Landline Phones to Mobile Phones…The Forefront of Nuisance Call Fighting

Nowadays, love hotels have become tourist attractions… Mayor Akira Ogawa of Maebashi is not only a “devilish woman,” but also “another side of himself.

Former Nagano Politician Arrested over Wife’s Death — Strange Remarks Preceded His Capture

Woman Behind Itadaki Joshi Scam Arrested — Claimed the Boom Was Over While Defrauding Men

He Seemed Harmless—Then He Slipped Sleeping Pills into Her Soy Sauce

Mayor Ogawa’s Festival Charm and Late-Night Love Hotel Visit

Former Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito Hints at Prosecutorial Action and Possible Additional Charges in Press Conference

Amid Price Surges and Population Decline, Is Buying a House in Your 50s Still Wise?

[Exclusive] Miyuu Kihara’s Father Receives Two-Year Prison Term for Indecency — Past Behavior Raised Concerns

U.S. TV Show Halted Under Trump’s Pressure Revived by Hollywood Celebrities

Why People Are Sleeping in Line for the Expo That Promised No Waiting

Hiroyuki Mocks Koizumi’s English as Crucial Diplomatic Event Looms Over Leadership Contest

Love Hotel Streets Hide Tokyo’s Best Chinese Food?

Japanese Citizens Targeted by International Fraud Rings — Experts Warn of Organ Trafficking and Rising Fake Police Scams

The Shocking Reality of the Defendant’s Crimes Against Two Girls

Tensions Rise in North Korea as Kim’s Sister and Daughter Emerge as Rival Heirs

It Can’t Be Purged Without Sex — The Vile Exorcism Scam That Turned Into Sexual Assault

Inside the Succession Ceremony That Shook Japan’s Underworld

Courtroom Gasps as Guesthouse Owner Blames Dark Shadow for Assaults

Shinjiro Koizumi’s New Trouble: Misleading Shine Muscat Story Spreads Online

[Judo School Sexual Assault Trial – Part 1] Inside the Mind of the Accused: The Chilling Fetishes Revealed in Court

[Judo School Sexual Assault Trial – Part 2] Defendant’s Comments on Sex Offenders Spark Outrage Among Victims’ Families

Osaka Torture Case: Victim Forced to Eat Feces and Electrocuted by Coworkers in Shocking Abuse Incident

News

Concerns about asking Japanese believers to donate money….former Unification Church “President Han Hakko” arrested ″What is going to happen in Japan from now on″.

Anti-fraud measures are now a battle of “AI vs! Nuisance Calls” are Shifting from Landline Phones to Mobile Phones…The Forefront of Nuisance Call Fighting

Nowadays, love hotels have become tourist attractions… Mayor Akira Ogawa of Maebashi is not only a “devilish woman,” but also “another side of himself.

Former Nagano Politician Arrested over Wife’s Death — Strange Remarks Preceded His Capture

Woman Behind Itadaki Joshi Scam Arrested — Claimed the Boom Was Over While Defrauding Men

He Seemed Harmless—Then He Slipped Sleeping Pills into Her Soy Sauce

Mayor Ogawa’s Festival Charm and Late-Night Love Hotel Visit

Former Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito Hints at Prosecutorial Action and Possible Additional Charges in Press Conference

Amid Price Surges and Population Decline, Is Buying a House in Your 50s Still Wise?

[Exclusive] Miyuu Kihara’s Father Receives Two-Year Prison Term for Indecency — Past Behavior Raised Concerns

U.S. TV Show Halted Under Trump’s Pressure Revived by Hollywood Celebrities

Why People Are Sleeping in Line for the Expo That Promised No Waiting

Hiroyuki Mocks Koizumi’s English as Crucial Diplomatic Event Looms Over Leadership Contest

Love Hotel Streets Hide Tokyo’s Best Chinese Food?

Japanese Citizens Targeted by International Fraud Rings — Experts Warn of Organ Trafficking and Rising Fake Police Scams

The Shocking Reality of the Defendant’s Crimes Against Two Girls

Tensions Rise in North Korea as Kim’s Sister and Daughter Emerge as Rival Heirs

It Can’t Be Purged Without Sex — The Vile Exorcism Scam That Turned Into Sexual Assault

Inside the Succession Ceremony That Shook Japan’s Underworld

Courtroom Gasps as Guesthouse Owner Blames Dark Shadow for Assaults

Shinjiro Koizumi’s New Trouble: Misleading Shine Muscat Story Spreads Online

[Judo School Sexual Assault Trial – Part 1] Inside the Mind of the Accused: The Chilling Fetishes Revealed in Court

[Judo School Sexual Assault Trial – Part 2] Defendant’s Comments on Sex Offenders Spark Outrage Among Victims’ Families

Osaka Torture Case: Victim Forced to Eat Feces and Electrocuted by Coworkers in Shocking Abuse Incident

Anti-fraud measures are now a battle of “AI vs!　Nuisance Calls” are Shifting from Landline Phones to Mobile Phones…The Forefront of Nuisance Call Fighting