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 The most exciting thing for children during the New Year's holiday is New Year's money. However, when we took a look around the condominium bubble-rocking Tawaman area, we found that there was a mounting battle going on, involving parents as well. ......

Luxury Apartment Kids Compete in High-Stakes Otoshidama Exchange

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 It was revealed that former Prime Minister Naoto Kan suffers from dementia. What advanced his symptoms was a fracture of his ankle. According to doctors, "dementia and bones are closely related. We introduce the unknown truth and risks.

Involved in memory, judgment, and learning ability decline&#8230;Unknown &#8220;relationship between dementia and bones&#8221; doctors point out the risk of progression.

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 Urgent Report] Ministry, local government, and state-owned enterprises are making a strong appeal for "Japan bashing" by making a discovery to the top management.

 After Prime Minister Koichi's "Taiwan contingency statement," China is repeating intimidation against Japan. President Xi Jinping is said to be furious with Prime Minister Gao, but what is behind the bizarre Japan-bashing by ministries, local governments, and state-owned enterprises?

President Xi Jinping is seriously out of breath! China repeatedly threatens Japan, saying, &#8220;Do not allow Prime Minister Takaichi to get away with it!

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 Osaka Governor Yoshimura, the leader of The Japan Innovation Party, which has formed a coalition with the Liberal Democratic Party, has announced a "double election" to be held on the same day as the dissolution of the general election. ......

Osaka Governor Yoshimura&#8217;s &#8220;double election&#8221; is met with a mood of disinterest by both the Ishin Restoration Association and the people of Osaka.

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 The Maebashi mayoral election held on January 12 ended with the victory of Akira Ogawa. It is difficult to say that he has fulfilled his responsibility to explain the "secret love-hotel meeting report," but what do Maebashi citizens think about his victory? We asked them in Maebashi.

Behind Mayor Akira Ogawa&#8217;s &#8220;overwhelming victory,&#8221; Maebashi residents revealed their &#8220;concerns.

 The rift with Gunma Governor Kazuta Yamamoto has deepened, 80% of the city council is anti-mayor, and city hall employees are also ......

 Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, held a mayoral election on January 12. Akira Ogawa, who resigned due to problems caused by allegations of "secret meetings at a love hotel," was reelected. However, his reelection does not mean that everything is on the side. A current city council member reveals the heartbreaking cries of the people on the ground.

Akira Ogawa, New Mayor of Maebashi City, Survives &#8220;Love Hotel Resignation&#8221; &#8220;Thorny Road&#8221; Ahead for &#8220;Bogus Mayor

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Journalist Tetsuo Suzuki (67), who has been cutting down the administration of the time while smiling and laughing as a commentator on news and information programs, published a book titled "Senso wa ichidan 'madness' hajimashita" (War Begins with a Single Madness) (Bookman, Inc.) in December 2013.

Journalist Tetsuo Suzuki on Wartime Madness and Two Politicians’ Roles

 Shusuke Kudo (2nd photo)

 Reporto: The Birth of the Sex Industry, Special Edition

 How did the sex industry that remains to this day come into being? Nonfiction writer Mizuho Takagi has published a book titled "Reporto Fuzoku no Shussei (The Birth of Fuzoku)," which explores the roots of this genre. From the book, we introduce "Onna-fu," which has not yet been published in this magazine.

The Rise and Fall of Women-Only Escort Clubs: A 1990s–2000s Retrospective (Part 1)

 The Birth of the Reporto Fuzoku no Shussho (The Birth of the Sex Industry) Special Edition

 Nonfiction writer Mizuho Takagi introduces "Onnafu" from her book "Reporto: The Birth of the Sex Industry" published in December. In the second part, the background to the boom of jofu in the '10s and its limitations are discussed in detail.

&#8220;I Had No Idea Women Wanted This So Much&#8221;—Exploring the Rise and Limits of the Women’s Escort Scene (Part 2)

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 Lonesome deaths have become a social problem as the number of elderly households living alone increases due to the declining birthrate and aging population. How and where did the deceased spend their final days? To find out, we went to the scene of the crime.

Odors and Stains Expose the Truth of a Lonely Death—Traces of a Vanished Daily Life

 Just a few days ago, it was reported that Prime Minister Takaichi is considering dissolving the House of Representatives. The LDP leaders and Mr. Aso, who is Mr. Takaichi's guardian, learned of this information from the news report, and they have become increasingly distrustful of Mr. Takaichi.

Drunk on Approval? The Dangerous Logic Behind Takaichi’s Unilateral Dissolution

 Diceke Takahashi

 A comparison of three convenience stores' "Generic Jiro"!　Seven's ferocious giant pork, Famima's famous flavor, and Lawson's harmony: what is the "different dimension" of evolution that has occurred over the past five years?　Is it worth the price hike?

Is This the Strongest Generic Jiro? Convenience Stores Go Head-to-Head

 Masahiro Kawayanagi

 More than 100 members of the Yamaguchigumi VI gathered in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture. What took place was the annual "rice cake pounding" event. There was also the appearance of the head of the Shinobu Tsukasa clan. The following is a report on the inside story.

Inside the Sixth-Generation Yamaguchi-gumi Mochi-Pounding Event with Shinobu Tsukasa

 Shikama Aki

 Is it natural for people to refuse to take the seat they paid for?　Seat-swapping troubles are rapidly increasing on Shinkansen trains and in-flight. Behind these problems are the "lack of leeway" and "poverty" of the Japanese people... This article looks at the serious reality of the collapsing spirit of hospitality.

A complete change of common sense! Is it natural to refuse a seat you paid for? Japanese people&#8217;s lack of composure&#8221; was revealed in the &#8220;Switch seats&#8221; scandal.

 The possibility that Prime Minister Takaichi will dissolve the Diet in such a blitz that even Deputy Governor Taro Aso, who was instrumental in forming the new government, is now on the verge of being enraged. What are the serious circumstances behind this hasty move? ......

[Breaking] Prime Minister Takaichi Pushes Solo Dissolution—Scandals Foreshadow Snap Election Without Cause

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 Takao, a popular tourist spot for foreign visitors, is even more crowded with Hatsumode visitors during the New Year's holiday. Last year, the manners of Chinese tourists were a problem, but what about this year? We spoke to some Chinese tourists there and found out that they have their own opinions.

“No More Troublemaking Tourists”—A New Year Hike Shows How Mount Takao Has Changed

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 Shinji Hasuo

 A man was arrested and sent to prison after he followed a woman and indecently assaulted her, causing her injuries. The woman resisted his advances and he fled, but a week later it was revealed that he had taken a surprising action.

Man in his 30s arrested for non-consensual sexual assault against a woman in her 20s

 A man, the president of an event company, was arrested on suspicion of having committed a lewd act on a 15-year-old junior high school girl and violating the Act against Unconsensual Sexual Intercourse, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography. The man also ran GACKT's fan club.

Company President Arrested After Starring in and Filming AV with Junior High Girls

 Noboru Hashimoto

 Hiroshi Kume, who served as an anchor for many programs, passed away. Former TV Asahi announcer Yasuma Matsui, who was in charge of sports for "News Station," looks back on his memories of Kume, whom he respected as "God.

“Don’t Let Yourself Be Targeted”—Hiroshi Kume’s Timeless Advice to Young Anchors

 Shinsuke Sakai

 On January 6, Chen Zhi, chairman of the Prince Group, one of Asia's largest "transnational criminal organizations," was arrested in Cambodia and extradited to China on January 7. This website reported on the group's activities in Japan last December.

Prince Group Chairman Arrested—Photos Reveal Extravagant Parties in Japan

 On January 8, a man who ran a company was murdered in an apartment in Omori, Tokyo. The suspect, who was arrested the next day, was the victim's subordinate and friend for 30 years. What happened between the two men, who used to be good friends, including traveling together?

“I Had to Make Him Pay”—Inside the Suspect’s Deadly Rage in the Ōmori Apartment Case

 On January 9, a 20-year-old man was arrested for driving his car after drinking alcohol and running a red light at speeds over 100 kilometers per hour, hitting and killing a 25-year-old man. Drunk driving accidents are not decreasing. A well-informed person sounds the alarm.

20-Year-Old Drunk Driver Kills Office Worker at 100+ km/h—Why He Slipped Through the Cracks

 Nakahira Ryo

 A former teacher who was arrested last June for indecent kidnapping and non-consensual indecency with two elementary school boys has been sentenced. The man, who said he "decided to atone for his crimes" while in custody, told the court the details of his crimes and his motive for becoming a teacher.

Ex-Teacher Confesses Grotesque Acts on Boy, Offered Him a Reward

 A teacher at a prestigious public girls' school in Chiba Prefecture was arrested. She touched a high school girl, whom she had never met, inside a bus. This is not the first time a man has been arrested. Here is the man's appalling argument immediately after his first arrest.

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Luxury Apartment Kids Compete in High-Stakes Otoshidama Exchange

Involved in memory, judgment, and learning ability decline…Unknown “relationship between dementia and bones” doctors point out the risk of progression.

President Xi Jinping is seriously out of breath! China repeatedly threatens Japan, saying, “Do not allow Prime Minister Takaichi to get away with it!

Osaka Governor Yoshimura’s “double election” is met with a mood of disinterest by both the Ishin Restoration Association and the people of Osaka.

Behind Mayor Akira Ogawa’s “overwhelming victory,” Maebashi residents revealed their “concerns.

Akira Ogawa, New Mayor of Maebashi City, Survives “Love Hotel Resignation” “Thorny Road” Ahead for “Bogus Mayor