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 Japanese people are about to resume overseas travel in earnest. The mood is growing that "I can finally go abroad! We pick up the recommended destinations for overseas travel this summer vacation. We will also introduce the important points to keep in mind when booking airline tickets and tours, as well as the places to visit.

GW: Significant Increase in Overseas Travelers&#8230; Why May is the Best Month to Plan for &#8220;Summer Vacation

 Born in 1973. After working for a publishing company and an advertising production company, became a freelance writer. In addition to interviewing actors and others for weekly and monthly magazines, she writes drama columns for various media. His main publications include "All Important Things Are Taught by Morning Drama" (Ota Publishing), "KinKiKids: Owarinaki Michi" and "Hey!Say!JUMP: When 9 Tobira Open" (both from Earls Publishing).

 Wakako Tago

 According to a survey of price trends for "used condominiums" in the Tokyo metropolitan area, seven areas have reached their highest prices since January 2017. If you were to buy a used townhouse now, what points should you look for? We asked housing journalist Junji Sakaki.

How to determine whether to buy or not to buy an existing tower block

 Born in Tokyo in 1977. Nonfiction writer. Graduated from Nihon University College of Art. He has reported and written about culture, history, and medicine in Japan and abroad. His books include "Kichiku" no Ie - Wagakko wo Kajiru Oyasato Tachi" ("The House of 'Demons' - Parents Who Kill Their Children"), "43 Kichiku no Kyoi: In Depth in the Case of the Murder of a Student at Kawasaki Junior High School 1," "Rental Child," "Kinshin Homicide," and "Kakusa to Segregation no Shakai Chizu" ("Social Map of Disparity and Division").

 Kota Ishii

 Shinji Hasuo Kyodo News

 Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii delves into the depths of Japanese society!

 Due to a revision of the law, 18- and 19-year-olds can now be reported with their real names if they commit a "specified juvenile" crime. What are the pros and cons of this? Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii's full-length reportage on past heinous crimes committed by minors!

Real Names Can Now Be Reported&#8230;The Horrific Details of &#8220;Juvenile Cases&#8221; Being Questioned

 Born in Tokyo in 1977. Nonfiction writer. Graduated from Nihon University College of Art. He has reported and written about culture, history, and medicine in Japan and abroad. His books include "Kichiku" no Ie: Wagakko wo Kajiru Oyasato Tachi" ("The House of 'Demons': Parents Who Kill Their Children"), "43 Kichiku no Kyoi: The Depths of the Kawasaki Junior High School Student Murder Case", "Rental Child", "Kinship Murder", and "Kakusa to Segregation no Shakaichizu".

 Shinji Hasuo

 Due to a revision of the law, 18- and 19-year-olds can now be reported by their real names if they commit a "specified juvenile" crime. What are the pros and cons of this? Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii's reportage on past heinous crimes committed by minors!

Reporting the Real Names of Minors Questioned&#8230;The &#8220;Shivering Contents&#8221; of Past Violent Juvenile Crimes

 Shinji Hamasaki (1st photo) Takeo Yuzoku (2nd photo)

 Six Months After "Negotiations on Debt Troubles," Second Failure of NY State Bar Exam Leads to "Theories of Returning to Japan

 Mr. A, the former fiancée of Kei Komuro's mother, Kayo, who caused a stir due to her debt troubles. This time he unexpectedly visited the grave of Kei's biological father. While laying his hands on the grave, he spoke to us about his complicated feelings at the time and now.

Kei Komuro, Mother&#8217;s Former Fiancee, Wishes to Visit Komuro Family Tomb

 Haruharu Pumpkin

 Reptile keeping has suddenly become a booming business. What kind of creature is the Leopard Geckos (Leopard Lizard), which boasts overwhelming popularity⁉ We will take a closer look at its unknown charms.

Laughing Puny Reptiles&#8230;! Charm of the healing animal Leopard Gekko

 Shinji Hasuo Afro

The cost of living in New York is about 6.6 million yen a year for rent alone.

 On November 14, 2009, Kei Komuro (30) and Mako (30) were full of hope as they left Haneda Airport for New York. They were supposed to enjoy their free time away from the traditions of the Imperial Family, without worrying about what others would think.

Former Princess Mako and Kei Komuro Financial Difficulties and Visa Problem in the US Hot Topic Now

 Chiri

 Unforgettable Sights" photographed by a Japanese woman, Part 2

 There is a Japanese woman who was fascinated by Ukraine and visited the country repeatedly. Her camera captures the beautiful landscapes of Ukraine and the expressions on the faces of its people. There was a certain life and smiles on their faces. She visited seven cities in Ukraine over a period of 40 days. 

Here was indeed a smile&#8230; &#8220;Ukraine in its true colors&#8221; photographed by a traveler.

 That Day in Ukraine: "Unforgettable Scenes" Part 1

 It has been two months since the invasion by Russian troops began. An atrocious war is unfolding in various parts of Ukraine. The Ukraine we see on the news is destroyed and people have sad faces. In 2016, I visited the country for the first time and was "fascinated by its beauty and comfort.

It was a peaceful and beautiful city&#8230; &#8220;The real face of Ukraine&#8221; photographed by a Japanese tourist

 Shinji Hasuo, Takero Yuzoku

 The No.1 host in Kabukicho was arrested for forcing a junior high school girl to commit an indecent act. Here is the whole story of this unforgivable incident.

No.1 Host Tried to Make a Junior High School Student a &#8220;Sex Slave&#8221; &#8211; Too Bad

 Takehide Mizutani

 Nonfiction writer Takehide Mizutani's on-site report on the "Ukrainian War

 Kostyantyn Kazimir, 50, a senior Ukrainian military officer, has the following message on his phone, which he exchanged with his son Oleksiy, 20. 'How are you doing?' (Ms. Koschantin) "Yes.

Confirming the Burnt Bodies&#8230;Lamentations of a Ukrainian Military Official Searching for His Missing Son

 Jiji Press

 Ukraine, the world's leading breadbasket, has become a battleground. The worst "world food crisis" in history will create starvation and new conflicts.

 Russia's invasion of Ukraine is about to trigger a food crisis. Wheat prices have already skyrocketed around the world. But that is only the beginning of the tragedy. The worst food crisis in history is about to hit the world.

War in Ukraine Triggers Food Crisis Across the Globe

 KUROI Fumitaro

 AFP/Afro

 Report by military journalist Buntaro Kuroi

 ＜It was said that Kiev would fall within a few days. However, two months have passed since the war began, and the situation appears to be even more competitive. What is behind Ukraine's good performance? Military Journalist Buntaro Kuroi's Analysis＞ Russia Invades Ukraine

U.S. Military Passes Key Information to Ukraine That May Overthrow Russia

 Naoki Nishimura/Afro by Kyodo News Inc.

 Born in Tokyo in 1977. Nonfiction writer. Graduated from Nihon University College of Art. He has reported and written about culture, history, and medicine in Japan and abroad. His books include "Kichiku" no Ie - Wagakko wo Kajiru Oyasato Tachi" ("The House of 'Demons' - Parents Who Kill Their Children"), "43 Kichiku no Kyoi: In Depth in the Case of the Murder of a Student at Kawasaki Junior High School," "Rental Child," "Kinshin Homicide," and "Kakusa to Segregation no Shakai Chizu" ("Social Map of Disparity and Division").

 Nonfiction writer Kouta Ishii delves into the depths of Japanese society!

 Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii introduces the heartbreaking stories of boys and girls who committed suicide due to bullying and their bereaved families. How is bullying different now than in the past? How do victims feel? A heart-wrenching nonfiction book!

The &#8220;Heartbreaking Flesh Tales&#8221; of Bullying Suicide Victims and Their Bereaved Families Tormented by the Spread of Despicable Videos

 Izumi Nakagawa

 The "Shiretoko Pleasure Boat", the operator of the "KAZU I", has been found to be sloppy in its operations since then. What should we pay attention to in order to use optional tours safely and happily?

What We Can Learn from the KAZU I Incident

 The invasion of Ukraine has caused energy prices such as LNG and crude oil to rise, and electricity prices in Japan are slowly rising as well. When in the world will they settle down? We asked Yo Yasuda, a specially-appointed professor at Kyoto University's Graduate School of Economics, about this question.

Japan&#8217;s Inaction Towards Soaring Electricity Prices Around the World

 Eri Yoshizawa (medical journalist and pharmacist)

 Science Photo Library/Afro (Streptococcus)

 A Dreaded Disease with a 30% fatality rate that kills within tens of hours of onset kills up to 10 million people a year worldwide

 Cannibal Bacteria, an "assassin" disease that approaches without a sound and takes lives in a matter of seconds, is raging. The fatality rate is about 30%, compared to the latest data of 0.13% for the new coronavirus. The time limit between the onset of the disease and death is

10 Million Deaths Per Year &#8220;Cannibal Bacteria&#8221; is Coming for You

 Chihuahua Sasaki: The Real Piena by a Keio University Student Writer 2022, Kabukicho is now ...... the 13th

 Kabukicho is home to a variety of deep spots. Host clubs, adult entertainment, and shisha bars. ...... The coffee shop "Lenoir" is well known as a place where the various residents of Kabukicho gather together, but in fact, there is one more place where the residents of Kabukicho gather together.

Foot Massage Parlor is Now a Trending Place to Relax in Kabukicho

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 Russian President Vladimir Putin invited the medalists of the Beijing Olympics to a consolation party. The athletes paid tribute to him for his decision to invade Ukraine, but behind the scenes...

Russian Olympic Medalists Attended Putin&#8217;s Party

 Ichiro Takatsuka

 What is the place where the leader of the party's second largest faction went all the way in the rain? ......

 It was just before 5 p.m. on April 26 when a small man in a suit emerged from a certain restaurant in downtown Akasaka, Tokyo. It was raining in Tokyo that day, and the strong man standing in front of the store and waiting for him immediately held out an umbrella. The store

Secretary General Mogi is Seen Leaving a Massage Parlor During Daytime

 The danger of the outbreak of World War III is imminent. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov warns that the risk is high. President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly suggested the use of nuclear weapons. This is a horrifying scenario of a major war that would put humanity on the brink. It is not something to be taken lightly.

Nuclear weapons could be used&#8230;Runaway Putin &#8220;Worst Case Scenario for World War III&#8221;

 Shingo Tosha/Afro (1st photo)

 Maybe the reason I have a hard time living is because I'm too connected.

 I'd say, "Happy Birthday, midnight! I used to do it every night," he says. It was my nightly custom," says Hisano Kobayashi, author of the essay book "45 cm Distance. The subtitle of the book is "Relationships in a World with Increased Connectivity. In the course of my work, I have to deal with people and

It was easier to be alone&#8230; the writer who played the good guy got peace.

 Sayuri Saito

 The end of Japan's proud "universal health insurance system" is about to begin. If the "Minor Insurance Card," which uses the Minor Number Card as a health insurance card, is used at a medical institution, an additional burden will be incurred. We asked a healthcare administrative analyst about the background.

Is &#8220;Increased Burden with Use of Minor Insurance Card&#8221; a Prelude to the Collapse of Universal Health Coverage?

 Courtesy of residents in the suburbs of Kieu AFP/Afro

 The barbaric acts of Russian soldiers against Ukrainian residents have been revealed one after another. There are reports that Russian soldiers have taken up residence in local people's homes without their permission. We would like to introduce the raw and real voices of residents living in the suburbs of Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. Report from the war zone.

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GW: Significant Increase in Overseas Travelers… Why May is the Best Month to Plan for “Summer Vacation

How to determine whether to buy or not to buy an existing tower block

Real Names Can Now Be Reported…The Horrific Details of “Juvenile Cases” Being Questioned

Reporting the Real Names of Minors Questioned…The “Shivering Contents” of Past Violent Juvenile Crimes

Kei Komuro, Mother’s Former Fiancee, Wishes to Visit Komuro Family Tomb

Laughing Puny Reptiles…! Charm of the healing animal Leopard Gekko

Former Princess Mako and Kei Komuro Financial Difficulties and Visa Problem in the US Hot Topic Now

Here was indeed a smile… “Ukraine in its true colors” photographed by a traveler.

It was a peaceful and beautiful city… “The real face of Ukraine” photographed by a Japanese tourist

No.1 Host Tried to Make a Junior High School Student a “Sex Slave” – Too Bad

Confirming the Burnt Bodies…Lamentations of a Ukrainian Military Official Searching for His Missing Son

War in Ukraine Triggers Food Crisis Across the Globe

U.S. Military Passes Key Information to Ukraine That May Overthrow Russia

The “Heartbreaking Flesh Tales” of Bullying Suicide Victims and Their Bereaved Families Tormented by the Spread of Despicable Videos

What We Can Learn from the KAZU I Incident

Japan’s Inaction Towards Soaring Electricity Prices Around the World

10 Million Deaths Per Year “Cannibal Bacteria” is Coming for You

Foot Massage Parlor is Now a Trending Place to Relax in Kabukicho

Russian Olympic Medalists Attended Putin’s Party

Secretary General Mogi is Seen Leaving a Massage Parlor During Daytime

Nuclear weapons could be used…Runaway Putin “Worst Case Scenario for World War III”

It was easier to be alone… the writer who played the good guy got peace.

Is “Increased Burden with Use of Minor Insurance Card” a Prelude to the Collapse of Universal Health Coverage?

Mannequins, knives, looting… Confessions of a resident of a hard-hit area inhabited by Russian soldiers