 Shinji Hasuo (1st and 4th)

 A professional table tennis player, Kaiwei Konishi, was arrested for indecently assaulting the mother of one of his students. The crime scene was bizarre, as we found out when we interviewed him near the crime scene.

Former Japanese Table Tennis Player Commits Inappropriate Acts with Student&#8217;s Mother at Popular Coaching Class

 Yutaka Asai (1st), Shinji Hamasaki (3rd)

 The "Yamaguchigumi split war" entered its 10th year on August 27. So far, the number of cases of conflict recognized by the police has exceeded 100, and more than 10 people have died. Nonfiction writer Masahiro Ojima looks back on the bloody history.

Exploring the Yamaguchi-gumi Split Conflict from Police and Yakuza Perspectives as it Enters Its 10th Year

 Afro Sports

 Governor Motohiko Saito of Hyogo Prefecture is scheduled to be questioned as a witness before the Article 100 Committee on August 30. The public, as well as the citizens of Hyogo Prefecture, are at the height of their anger over a series of allegations of "begging" and "power harassment." ......

Anger at TV Stations as Hyogo Governor Saito&#8217;s Request Suspicion Boosts Ratings

 Afro

 The "confidential cabinet secret funds" were funneled to the drivers of the Cabinet Office, confessed Shokichi Ishikawa (pseudonym). What is the true face of the four chief cabinet secretaries he served?

New Issues of Politics and Money Emerge as Government Secret Funds Flow to Cabinet Office Staff Funded by Taxes

 A former driver breaks the taboo and makes a shocking confession. A former driver breaks a taboo and makes a shocking confession.

Former Driver Reveals Government Secret Funds Used as Special Allowances for Cabinet Office Chauffeur Staff

 Takero Yui

 Damage by rats and cockroaches has been reported one after another in Kabukicho. Some tourists show considerable disgust. Why is this situation left unchecked? We spoke to a reporter with knowledge of the situation.

Pest Problem in Kabukicho Causes Tourists to Scream Over Mice and Cockroaches

 In Reiwa 2024, Kabukicho is now...... 103rd

 Even in the bustling Kabukicho district, occult-like rumors emerge during the summer. There are many famous haunted places and suicide spots, such as the No. 6 Tor Building, but Kabukicho does not end with "mere horror stories. What do you think is a ghost story?

Supernatural Kabukicho Ghost Stories Born on the Rooftop

 Shinji Hasuo

 The first trial of former fighter Ensen Inoue, who was indicted for violation of the Narcotics Control Law, took place. He is alleged to have mailed "narcotic chocolates" from Hawaii. The photographer for this magazine saw him in a state of exhaustion. The awesome tattoos on the back of his head and legs are .......

Former Fighter with Intense Tattoos Arrested for Smuggling Narcotic-Laced Chocolate

 A self-proclaimed film director and producer who was accused of indecent assault was sentenced to four years and six months in prison. The man had given a woman a script with indecent content during an audition. What was in the script?

Self-Proclaimed Director Sentenced to 4.6 Years in Prison for Exploiting Aspiring Actresses

 A 24-year-old man was arrested for allegedly abusing his one-month-old son to death. The man had been suspected of neglect for some time. Here are some of the "danger signs" revealed by his wife, with whom he had been constantly fighting.

24-Year-Old Man Suspected of Abusing and Killing 1-Month-Old Son After Mother Reported Warning Signs

 Satoru Kubota, a popular former Breaking Down athlete, received an experimental sentence of one year and six months for injury and destruction of property. On the same day, Kubota posted on X, and four days later he posted a video. The content of what was said there is .......

Former Breaking Down Fighter Sentenced to 1 Year 6 Months, Claims Alcohol Abstinence Is Key

 It was expected that a series of roundups and the blockade of the plaza would quiet down the Tohyoko Kids, but the current situation is even worse. Our reporter went to the site to find out what is really going on.

Behavior of Tōyoko Kids Becoming Increasingly Extreme with Prostitution Facilitation and Escape from Child Consultation Center

 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 Intent," "Let's Talk about Real Poverty," "Social Map of Disparity and Division," and "Reporto: Who Kills the Japanese Language?

 Kota Ishii

 Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii takes a close look at the society and incidents that are looming! Shocking Report

 Bullying and violent acts among children are on the rise. They abuse their peers with harsh words and cunningly accuse them on social networking sites. Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii vividly describes the reality of these children. This is the first part of a horrifying report.

Record Number of School Bullying Cases Includes Abusive Remarks and a Shocking Background Report

 Bullying and violence among children are on the rise. They abuse their peers with harsh words and cunningly accuse them on social networking sites. Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii vividly describes the reality of these children. This is the second part of his horrifying report.

School Violence 2.8 Times Higher Than 20 Years Ago Due to Minor Issues Dramatic Increase in Elementary Schools

 Hironori Jinno

 Report: A Super Luxury Nursing Home for the Elderly (3)

 Nonfiction writer Hironori Jinno's "Reporto: Super Luxury Homes for the Elderly" (Diamond Inc.) is now on sale. Here are some excerpts from the book.

Shocking Admission Requirements at Ultra-Luxury Retirement Home Sakurabia Seijo Demand Dignity and Financial Means

 Reportage: Super Luxury Home for the Elderly (1)

 Nonfiction writer Hironori Jinno's "Reporto: Super Luxury Nursing Homes for the Elderly" (Diamond Inc.), an in-depth report on "closed retirement homes," is now on sale. The following is an excerpt from the book.

Ultra-Luxury Senior Home &#8216;Sakurabia Seijo&#8217; Revealed with Initial Payments Exceeding 400 Million Yen

 Report: Ultra-luxury Nursing Home for the Elderly (2)

 Nonfiction writer Hironori Jinno's "Reporto: Super Luxury Home for the Elderly" (Diamond Inc.), an in-depth report on "closed retirement homes," is now on sale. The following is an excerpt from the book.

Exploring the Social Divide Through an Investigation of Luxury Senior Home Sakurabia Seijo

 A table tennis player from China was arrested for indecent behavior toward his student's mother. He is a famous professional table tennis player who has won the All-Japan Championships in consecutive years. His wife is also a famous player. The trouble occurred when he was alone with the mother. What is the man's surprising story?

Famous Chinese Table Tennis Player Faces Obscenity Allegations Against His Mother After Private Encounter with Former Student

 Sayuri Saito

 The "world with interest rates" has been revived by the Bank of Japan's interest rate hike. Some believe that the policy interest rate could be as high as 1% in 26 years. Japan has become completely accustomed to the long-lasting ultra-low interest rates. What will be the impact on financial products and household finances?

People with Variable Interest Rate Loans in Trouble as Old Financial Thinking No Longer Applies

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 There is an interactive tour for foreign tourists that takes them to places of interest in Tokyo while experiencing the "world of Wild Speed" by driving a custom car such as a GT-R. This reporter went along on the tour. A reporter of this magazine accompanied the tour.

Tour Offers Foreign Visitors a ‘Fast &#038; Furious’ Experience with Custom GT-R

 Kenji Matsuoka

 Financial journalist Tomoya Okamura picks up the story!　Stocks to Target with NISA "Growth Investment Limit

 On August 5, the Nikkei Stock Average recorded the largest drop in its history. Since then, the market seems to be steadily recovering, but what stocks should individual investors invest in from this point on? We asked Tomoya Okamura, a financial journalist, what stocks individual investors should invest in from this point on.

Financial Experts Highlight High-Performing Small and Mid-Cap Stocks Defying Historic Market Crash

 Takao Kawakami (Mr. Janie Kitagawa), Yoshio Tsunoda/Afro (Association of the Parties)

 The office disappeared due to the sexual assault problem by the late Mr. Janie Kitagawa. Since then, there has been an increase in media coverage of the sexual assault issue, but a doctor who continues to support victims of sexual assault has a growing sense of urgency. Why is this?

Johnny&#8217;s Sexual Abuse Issue Reflects a Wider Problem as Only 0.2% of Male Victims Seek Help, Specialist Warns

 Yutaka Asai, Eiji Ikeda (2nd)

 In this issue of "Playback," we look back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we will introduce the "Heisei no Drought" that hit various regions in 1994. The critical situation in Kagawa Prefecture was about to spread to the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Playback &#8217;94] The &#8220;Drought of the Heisei Era&#8221; that Dried Up Kagawa Prefecture with &#8220;0% Water Reservoir&#8221;: The Looming Crisis in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Nobuko Seikoguchi

 Torrential rain disasters hit even urban areas so hard that they become inundated in no time at all. Tozawa Village in Yamagata Prefecture, located along the Mogami River, was severely damaged by this summer's torrential rains. A woman who moved to Tozawa from Tokyo is ......

A Woman Who Moved to Tozawa Village from Tokyo Experiences the Fear of Torrential Rain Damage and the Road to Recovery in Tozawa Village, Yamagata Prefecture

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Former Japanese Table Tennis Player Commits Inappropriate Acts with Student’s Mother at Popular Coaching Class