 Kumiko Kato (1st photo), Hiroyuki Komatsu (2nd to 5th photos)

 The numbers on license plates that we see in our daily lives sometimes reflect the thoughts and feelings of drivers. The "358" is so popular that it has to be picked by lottery, and "2525" and "1122" are also popular... We introduce the latest in license plate numbers!

The Surprisingly Emotional World of License Plates Everyone Notices

 Kyodo News

 A former Nagano prefectural assemblyman is accused of murder for killing his wife. The Supreme Court rejected his appeal and confirmed his sentence of 19 years in prison. FRIDAY Digital covered the case in detail immediately after his arrest. We would like to introduce the details of the case and the "alibi" claimed by the prefectural assembly member.

&#8220;Mom Is in Trouble!&#8221; — Son’s Horrific Discovery as Ex-Nagano Politician’s Conviction Becomes Final

 Kei Kato (1st photo)

 The "Kyoto Elementary School Sixth Grade Dumping Case" is being solved after a persistent investigation by the Kyoto Prefectural Police. How did the police break down the cover-up by the suspect, Masaki Adachi? We take a closer look behind the scenes of the investigation.

Relentless Probe in Kyoto Child Case Exposes Suspect Yuki Adachi’s Cover-Up Attempts

 Kei Kato

 The case of the abandonment of the body of Yuki Adachi, a sixth grader, in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. A woman who is a relative of the Adachi family revealed an incident in which Yuki, who had a reputation as a "firm child" before his death, showed unusual anger.

When I told him about the fire, he got angry&#8230;&#8221; The family members of the deceased elementary school student who was dumped in Kyoto, Japan, revealed their dissatisfaction with Yuki&#8217;s behavior.

 The case of the abandonment of the body of Yuki Adachi, a sixth grader, in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Security cameras in the area captured the routine and surprising "cover-up" of the suspect's human nature.

Is it a cover-up? Unnaturalness of &#8220;Kyoto Elementary School Sixth Body Dumping Case&#8221; Suspect&#8217;s &#8220;Violent Driving&#8221; and &#8220;Distributing Search Flyers

 Kyodo

 The Kyoto Prefectural Police have arrested a suspect, Yuki Adachi's father, on suspicion of abandoning a dead body, which is shocking. What is his true face? ......

Yuuki Adachi, a suspect in a family dispute, is &#8220;uniquely&#8221; groomed into the Adachi family, where four generations have lived.

 The case of the abandonment of the body of Yuki Adachi, a sixth grader, in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture. The father, Yuki's suspect, was arrested, but a neighbor revealed a surprising side of him. Meanwhile, there are still "mysteries" in the investigation.

Kyoto Elementary School Six Dead Body Dumping: Yuuki Adachi, Suspect, &#8220;Was Raised by Grandmother as a Child&#8221;; Father Arrested, but &#8220;Mystery Still Remains.&#8221;

 Kyodo News (1st photo) Afro (2nd and 3rd photos)

 The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the world's largest crude oil transportation hub, is affecting the entire world. Japan is also being affected, but the supply of naphtha, which is directly related to our daily lives as well as energy, is said to be in a state of crisis.

No waiting with the &#8220;blockade&#8221; of the Strait of Hormuz, a major blow to daily life! No one can escape from the &#8220;Naphtha Crisis

 Born in Yamagata Prefecture in 1983, Yoko Kemmochi worked for 10 years in the editorial department of a health information magazine, editing monthly magazines and web media before becoming a freelance writer. Currently, she interviews, plans, and writes about doctors and specialists, focusing on health care and medical fields.

 Yoko Nemmochi

 Afro (2nd photo)

 The government is promoting "reskilling. Have you ever failed in the process of "Riskiering" and felt depressed that you are "not good enough"? In fact, it may not be due to a lack of effort, but to genetics. A behavioral geneticist reveals how to determine your "aptitude" without wasting money.

Study Questions Merit-Based Thinking, Suggesting Genetic Influence on Learning Outcomes

 Wakako Tako

 A junior high school student reporter becomes a high school student! Daiji Kawanaka of "Nihon Chugakusei Shinbun" makes his first appearance in two and a half years. He sharply cuts through the "darkness of the media without fact-checking," which he discovered through his direct coverage of the Hyogo gubernatorial election, the Moritomo issue, the Osaka IR, and other issues without discovery!

Young Student Reporter Tackles Hyogo Election and Moritomo Scandal in Media Critique

 Yasuko Sakaguchi, Shinji Hasuo (2nd)

 Tatsuya Yamaguchi has been conducting educational activities to prevent the increase in the number of alcoholics by revealing his own experiences in a frank manner. One of his activities is to raise awareness about his own experience of alcoholism and the increasing number of alcoholics. What is the fear of this disease, which has been on the rise in recent years?

Yamaguchi Tatsuya Reveals Avascular Necrosis Diagnosis and Its Links to Alcohol Dependence

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 The Nerima Ward Mayor's race, in which candidates nominated not only by the LDP but also by the Tokyo Metropolitan People's First and the Democratic Party of Japan suffered unexpectedly heavy defeats in what was effectively a one-on-one race. Following the election for the governor of Ishikawa Prefecture and the mayor of Kiyose City, the defeat of the LDP-affiliated candidate was met with a lot of ...... in Nagatacho.

LDP-Backed Candidates Keep Losing — What the Nerima Election Says About Sanae Takaichi’s Real Influence

 Jiji Press

 For the third time, the Osaka Restoration Association is split over the Osaka Metropolis Initiative. The inside story of an intense power struggle over a policy that should be citizens first.

Ishin’s Internal War Over Osaka Metropolis Plan Draws Dictator Comparisons

 Junpei Kota (1st, 7th), Shinji Hamasaki (2nd, 6th, 8th, 9th)

 In this issue of "Playback," we look back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. This time, we take a look at the Kumamoto earthquake that occurred in April '16, where two major magnitude 7 earthquakes struck within 28 hours.

Bridges Down, Kumamoto Castle Damaged — Remembering the 2016 Kumamoto Disaster

 The "Osaka Restoration Association," which is in charge of the third "Osaka Metropolis Plan" put forward by Hirofumi Yoshimura, 50, is experiencing internal distortions regarding the pros and cons of the plan.

Osaka Metropolis Plan Revival Fuels Split Within Ishin as Anti-Yoshimura Faction Emerges

 Masayoshi Katayama, Kyodo News

 In February this year, a joint research team of the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) announced the imminent possibility of a super earthquake of the magnitude of the Great East Japan Earthquake. In which areas is an earthquake imminent? Assistant Professor Fumiaki Tomita of the International Research Institute of Disaster Science at Tohoku University talks about it.

Eastern Japan Faces Urgent Risk of Major Earthquake, Joint Study Warns

 Aika Kano, Junpei Kota, Masayoshi Katayama, Kyodo News

 Assistant Professor Fumiaki Tomita of the International Research Institute of Disaster Science at Tohoku University warned of the possibility of a super quake in Hokkaido and Tohoku. However, it seems that Hokkaido and Tohoku are not the only areas that could experience a super quake.

Scientists Warn of Multiple Large Earthquake Zones Threatening Eastern Japan

 Representative Director of Malibu Japan Co., Ltd. and Specially Appointed Professor at Graduate School of Project Design, Graduate School of Business Administration. After working for Mitsubishi Bank, Citigroup Securities, Citibank, and others, he established the company in 2013. He has visited more than 60 countries around the world. He is an expert on resorts in Japan and abroad, including the Bahamas, Maldives, Palau, Malibu, Los Cabos, Dubai, Hawaii, Niseko, Kyoto, and Okinawa. He graduated from Keio University in 1993 with a bachelor's degree in economics and received a master's degree in economics from Aoyama Gakuin University in 2000. His many publications include "Bank Zero Era" (Asahi Shimbun Publications), "Why Niseko Only Became a World Resort" (Kodansha + alpha Shinsho), "The Extinction of Regional Banks" (Heibonsha), and "Super Rich People Don't Need 'Hospitality'" (Kodansha + alpha Shinsho).

 Katsuhide Takahashi

 Afro

 The weak yen and high prices have made Hawaii and Europe unaffordable.... The top 7 safe, direct, and cost-effective overseas destinations you should aim for now are all here!　What are the best cheap destinations, such as Mongolia and Palau, that will give you great satisfaction?

Tired of Korea, Hawaii Too Expensive Travel Pros Reveal 7 Best High-Value Overseas Destinations Now

 Blank Green

 White-collar taxi drivers have become a problem at airports and popular tourist spots. The most popular spot in Tokyo, Shibuya's Mega Donki area, is said to be a common gathering place for them. We spoke to a taxi driver there and found out the "reason" why they wait for customers at this location.

Hidden in Plain Sight Why Illegal Taxis Are Flocking to a Popular Shibuya Hotspot

 Shinji Hasuo

 A former executive of a company was arrested for indecent assault on a woman in her thirties who came for a job interview. The man made the woman believe that he had made her a job offer, and then committed the act in a closed room alone with her. The whole vile crime can be viewed at .......

Executive Accused of Assaulting Job Applicant After Alcohol Coercion

 Nihonbashi Group*.

 Jiji Press (1st and 3rd photos), Asahi Shimbun (2nd photo)

 The illegal scout group "Natural" is the largest and the "most dangerous" in Japan. The top leader of this terrifying organization, which has an inside man in the police department's anti-gang division, has been arrested. However, the impact of the arrest seems to be minimal...

Even Chairman’s Arrest Fails to Shake Illegal Scout Ring with Police Leak Ties

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Rui Sakuragi, one of the top actresses in the golden age of porn, has published her first "semi-autobiographical novel. What did she do after her retirement, which was not mentioned in the book, and what did she do after she disappeared from the stage and there was even a "death theory" about her. We interviewed her directly.

Beyond the Novel What Happened After Sakuragi Rui Revealed Her Past in “The Naked Queen” Interview

 Kyodo (1st photo), Nakahira (2nd photo)

 The body of Yuki Adachi, a sixth grader, was found in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture, where he is missing. Yuki's backpack and shoes were found in separate locations, but the relationship between them and the body is not ......

Mystery Deepens After Child’s Body Found in Nantan Unease Surrounds Backpack and Shoes

 Masayoshi Katayama (Journalist)

 A tanker ran aground in Ichihara, Chiba. This tanker had an accident last year as well. In recent years, ship accidents have been occurring one after another. In the background, there is a global shortage of labor. The general public is no stranger to this. This is a shipping risk that could lead to a serious oil shortage.

News