 From July 22 to 25, Japan-Germany joint training exercise "Nippon Skies 24" was held. As China advances its effective control of the South China Sea, NATO countries are feeling threatened by this. This is also a reason for Japan to increase the number of "like-minded countries" in the region.

Prepare for the Chinese threat! Close-up shot of the &#8220;co-operation&#8221; between Eurofighter (German Air Force) and F-15 (Air Self-Defense Force)!

 Masayoshi Katayama (Journalist)

 Courtesy of Sinogene

 An astonishing technology that takes cell nuclei and utilizes them for reproduction!

 It has been 28 years since the world's first mammalian clone was born. The number of "cloned pets" that look exactly like your beloved dog or cat is increasing in China, Korea, and other countries, and more than 2,000 pets have been created worldwide. It is an astonishing technology, but is there really any problem with it?

問題点はないのか…愛犬、愛猫にウリ二つ！ What&#8217;s a &#8220;cloned pet?&#8221;

 Mayumi Jun

 In this issue of "Playback," we look back at what we were reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. This time, we will introduce a report on Naoto Kan, who was forced to resign as the representative of the Democratic Party of Japan in 2004, and suddenly embarked on a "Shikoku pilgrimage".

Playback &#8217;04] &#8220;I Love My Freedom&#8221; &#8211; A New Reporter Reports on Naoto Kan&#8217;s Disappointing Pilgrimage

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Afro (1st and 2nd) Daisuke Iwasaki

 Takayuki Kobayashi held a press conference to announce his candidacy ahead of other candidates. However, there is a "certain issue" that he refuses to address. What exactly is the "speculation" surrounding the presidential election? We report on the latest developments in the presidential race.

Takayuki Kobayashi, a 40-something candidate for president, does not cut into the &#8220;slush fund issue&#8221; for a &#8220;fundamental reason.

 Hiroyuki Komatsu (1st photo) Asahi Shimbun (3rd photo) Keisuke Nishi (4th photo)

 No one is decisive - Shinjiro Koizumi, Takayuki Kobayashi, Shigeru Ishiba, Taro Kono, and other candidates are all in disarray.

 The "LDP presidential election" has seen an unprecedented 11 names listed as candidates. Political scientist Amakawa dismisses the race as a "proxy war among the heads of old factions. What is the dismay of the elders Mori, Aso, Kan, and Kishida, who want to get on the winning horse? ......

LDP Presidential Election: Kishida, Mori, Aso, Kan, and other elders of old factions want to ride the winner&#8217;s horse.

 Junpei Kota

 On New Year's Day, a massive earthquake hit the Noto Peninsula. Seven months have passed since then, and Noto's beaches, which are popular for their clear, shallow white sand beaches reminiscent of Hawaii's Waikiki Beach, are bustling with activity thanks to the efforts of the local residents.

It&#8217;s like Waikiki! Seven months after the earthquake&#8230; Summer in Noto was revived by the whole town with &#8220;clear blue sky and white beach&#8221; superb view photos.

 Shinji Hasuo

 A man was arrested for committing an indecent act on an unacquainted teenage woman on the street late at night. The man is a member of a male idol group. He allegedly put his hand inside her skirt. Here is his surprising statement to the police.

Suspects in Girl Abduction Case Offer Shocking Justifications Claiming Kindness Could Lead to Dating

 Izumi Nakagawa

 Courtesy of Mr. Misohachi Hatakabori

 Fuji is usually climbed from the fifth station, which is almost at the forest limit and there are no trees near the trail. Fuji, but the trail is almost always close to the forest limit and there are no trees near the trail. The Murayama Historic Trail is now enjoying a quiet boom among those who are bored with such climbing.

Exploring Mount Fuji&#8217;s Ancient Murayama Old Trail

 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 Japanese Language Ability?

 Kota Ishii

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

 I don't want to be chosen as a relay runner, and I don't want to be praised in front of everyone. ...... Children are extremely afraid of "standing out" from their surroundings. Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii reports on the horrifying educational situation. This is the second part.

Education System Demands Shocking Uniformity Among Students

 Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii takes a close look at the society and incidents that loom! Shocking Reportage

 I don't want to be chosen as a relay runner, and I don't want to be praised in front of everyone. ...... Children are extremely afraid of "standing out" from their surroundings. Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii reports on the horrifying educational situation. This is the first part.

Children&#8217;s Fear of Standing Out Highlighted in Education Report

 Kyodo News

 The suspect was arrested again for stealing shoes all the way from Chiba to Kumamoto. The suspect, who has 4,000 to 5,000 pairs of slippers at home, is said to have an unusual obsession with slippers. ......

Indoor Shoe Maniac Arrested Again with 5000 Pairs of Shoes in Home

 Governor Motohiko Saito of Hyogo Prefecture is under pressure. The results of a survey of prefectural employees, triggered by allegations of power harassment, have been made public.

Governor Saito&#8217;s Arrogant Behavior and New Issues Exposed by Staff Survey

 Afro (Trump) Kyodo News (Harris)

 Either way......Confusing U.S. presidential race, the over-the-top snide remark "Harris suddenly became black" is just the tip of the iceberg!

 Vice President Harris expresses his displeasure with former President Trump's "rhetoric. The over-the-top abuse "Harris suddenly became black" is just the tip of the iceberg, and there are many more outbursts and delusions to come. In the confused presidential race, will the king of rhetoric be reelected...

Former President Trump Faces Backlash for Shocking Offensive and Delusional Remarks

 Toshikatsu Taguchi

 With Prime Minister Kishida's announcement that he will not run for the LDP presidency, the LDP presidential election has suddenly become a crowded race. The LDP is hoping to find a president who can dispel the negative image of the LDP, such as the Unification Church issue and the alleged money laundering scandal, but Koizumi Shinjiro, who is said to be a major contender, has been ......

Shinjiro Koizumi Faces Greater Challenge in Securing Wife&#8217;s Permission Than in Gathering Supporters for Party Leadership Election

 On the 16th of this month, typhoon No. 7 approached the Kanto region, and the Shinkansen bullet train service between Nagoya and Tokyo was suspended for the entire day. Every year, typhoons cause tremendous damage in various regions. Now, research is underway to generate electricity by harnessing the energy of typhoons.

The Possibility of Embracing Typhoons for Ultimate Wind Power

 Rie Ogasawara is a national defense journalist. After graduating from Kansai Gaidai University, she worked as a freelance writer focusing on the Self-Defense Forces and security issues, and is the author of "Self-Defense Forces Personnel Buy Toilet Paper at Bases with Their Own Money" (Fusosha Shinsho), published in 2007. He was awarded the Seishi Sanshuji Award in the 15th "True Modern History" Essay Contest sponsored by the APA Foundation for the Rebuilding of Japan. Columnist for Sankei Shimbun's "Shimbun ni Kakaku! columnist for the Sankei Shimbun.

 Rie Ogasawara

 Kyodo News (1st and 4th pictures)

 The number of active duty members of the 1st Airborne Corps, an elite unit of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, who wish to retire is increasing. The main reason was "power harassment" in which they were forced by their superiors to practice outside of work hours for the annual summer festival "dance competition." ......

Ground Self-Defense Force Member Alleges Power Harassment and Forced Dangerous Dance Practice

 A man was arrested for abducting a 14-year-old junior high school girl, whom he had met on social networking services and invited to "come over anytime. In recent years, there has been a string of kidnappings of young girls. Here we introduce the appalling statements of the suspects, many of whom have obscene purposes.

 Reuters/Afro Xinhua/Afro AFP/Afro CFoto/Afro Featurechina/Afro

 Here is the wisdom of surviving tough and resilient in the midst of record high temperatures.

 China is suffering from record-breaking heat more than Japan. China's "measures against extreme heat" to survive the extreme heat are unique. The Chinese have a missile containing an artificial rainfall agent that sprays a large amount of water, which is inhaled by elephants, to keep cool... There may be something to be learned from the resilient Chinese people.

Extreme Heatwave in China with Temperatures Reaching 44°C Triggers Unconventional Measures Dealing with the Heat

 The mother's first trial was held in the abusive death of a 6-year-old girl. The abuse was horrific. She stripped her naked, scolded her in a graveyard in the middle of the night, beat her face, and forced her to stand up until dawn. The following is the full story of the unforgivable crimes.

Mother of Abused 6-Year-Old Girl Makes Astonishing Claims in Court

 Masayuki Kikuchi

 June this year was a rare month in which ships of the Turkish Navy, Indian Navy, and Dutch Navy visited Japan in rapid succession. The most noteworthy was the visit of the Turkish Navy's most advanced ship to Japan. We take a closer look at the aims behind the visit.

Turkish Stealth Ship Kinaliada Arrives in Japan on Path to Join Ukrainian Navy

 Aki Shikama

 During the COVID-19 crisis, the world was taking a series of measures to prepare for the future after COVID-19, including cashless, paperless, and other contactless-related measures. Many things that Japan has just now begun to deal with are already common knowledge in other countries.

New Norms for International Travel After COVID

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 Shinji Ishimaru, former mayor of Aki Takata City, won the Tokyo gubernatorial election against Renho and came in second. After the election, he was all over the TV and other media, but he has not been seen much recently. ......


Shinji Ishimaru Expresses Concern Over Reduced Influence with Same-Generation Prime Ministers

 Ryo Nakahira

 A former day-care worker at a licensed day-care center where she worked indecently assaulted several girls and filmed it. The trial of Nagitaka Nagata, a former child care worker, who is accused of having non-consensual sexual intercourse and violating the Child Pornography Law, was held. What was the shocking story he told?

Parents’ Unending Anger Directed at Former Nursery Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct

 A man was caught red-handed attempting to spy on female college students in a private restroom at a university. The man is a famous shark maniac who has appeared on variety shows. Here is a glamorous profile of the man from his prestigious high school days.

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Prepare for the Chinese threat! Close-up shot of the “co-operation” between Eurofighter (German Air Force) and F-15 (Air Self-Defense Force)!

問題点はないのか…愛犬、愛猫にウリ二つ！ What’s a “cloned pet?”

Playback ’04] “I Love My Freedom” – A New Reporter Reports on Naoto Kan’s Disappointing Pilgrimage

Takayuki Kobayashi, a 40-something candidate for president, does not cut into the “slush fund issue” for a “fundamental reason.

LDP Presidential Election: Kishida, Mori, Aso, Kan, and other elders of old factions want to ride the winner’s horse.

It’s like Waikiki! Seven months after the earthquake… Summer in Noto was revived by the whole town with “clear blue sky and white beach” superb view photos.

Suspects in Girl Abduction Case Offer Shocking Justifications Claiming Kindness Could Lead to Dating

Exploring Mount Fuji’s Ancient Murayama Old Trail

Education System Demands Shocking Uniformity Among Students

Children’s Fear of Standing Out Highlighted in Education Report

Indoor Shoe Maniac Arrested Again with 5000 Pairs of Shoes in Home

Governor Saito’s Arrogant Behavior and New Issues Exposed by Staff Survey

Former President Trump Faces Backlash for Shocking Offensive and Delusional Remarks

Shinjiro Koizumi Faces Greater Challenge in Securing Wife’s Permission Than in Gathering Supporters for Party Leadership Election

The Possibility of Embracing Typhoons for Ultimate Wind Power

Ground Self-Defense Force Member Alleges Power Harassment and Forced Dangerous Dance Practice

Suspects in Girl Abduction Case Offer Shocking Justifications Claiming Kindness Could Lead to Dating

Extreme Heatwave in China with Temperatures Reaching 44°C Triggers Unconventional Measures Dealing with the Heat

Mother of Abused 6-Year-Old Girl Makes Astonishing Claims in Court

Turkish Stealth Ship Kinaliada Arrives in Japan on Path to Join Ukrainian Navy

New Norms for International Travel After COVID

Shinji Ishimaru Expresses Concern Over Reduced Influence with Same-Generation Prime Ministers

Parents’ Unending Anger Directed at Former Nursery Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct

TV Personality and Shark Enthusiast Accused of Filming Female Student in Alma Mater’s Bathroom