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 On January 5, North Korea launched a new type of missile. This is one of the few achievements that Kim Jong-un can show off as he is suffering from the triple burden of economic sanctions, corona, and natural disasters. Why the timing? In the background, there was an unprecedented incident.

&#8216;Unprecedentedly bad graffiti&#8217; in background of Kim Jong-un missile launch

 Takero Kizuna

 Robberies include forcing women to drink large amounts of alcohol and then running away, stealing cell phones, and making unauthorized withdrawals of 300,000 yen in electronic money. ......

 The "Golden Gai" is a small area near Shinjuku Station where many small bars are located. Recently, there have been a number of robberies targeting female waitresses. What kind of despicable tactics do the criminals use?

A number of &#8220;drunken robberies&#8221; targeting female store clerks in Shinjuku&#8217;s Golden Gai.

 Shinji Hasuo

 A new victim has been identified and a former employee, Emi Akama, has been rearrested in the case of the mysterious deaths of residents at a nursing home in Ibaraki Prefecture. A new victim has been identified and a former employee, Emi Akama, has been arrested again. There are more suspicious deaths at ....... What was the appalling trouble that Akama committed before the incident?

Mass murder at nursing home: 36-year-old woman&#8217;s &#8220;shocking troubles committed before the incident&#8221;

 Fumitaro Kuroi

 On January 1, the Mainichi Shimbun published an interesting article titled "Russian government-affiliated media falsifying and reprinting Yahoo! Russia is using the comments sections of Western media sites to try to influence public opinion on the Internet.

My article was used in the &#8220;Russian Internet Operation&#8221; that also tampered with Yahoo!

 Soichiro Koriyama

 Only 150 forensic anatomists in Japan stand on their feet for more than four hours, fight the smell of decay, and identify the cause of death as well as unidentified bodies.

 Forensic anatomists are doctors who perform autopsies on various corpses, including those brought in by investigative agencies, to determine the cause of death. Professor Takahisa Okuda, who is active on the front lines of forensic autopsy, told us about the rigors of the field and his "unforgettable autopsy.

Only 150 forensic anatomists in Japan&#8230; A close look at the work of forensic anatomists who face death

 Shaken by the "missile launch" early in the New Year. An urgent report by military journalist Buntaro Kuroi

 On the morning of April 5, North Korea launched a missile. It is said to be a possible ballistic missile. It has been ten years since Kim Jong-un succeeded his father, Kim Jong-il, as the heir to power. Since the beginning of the year, North Korea's Kim Jong-un has taken a vigorous "offensive" stance. The Dictatorship

Kim Jong-un shaken by early New Year&#8217;s missile strike: &#8216;Dangerous nuclear strategy for 22 years&#8217;

 Sanae Kameyama

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 Sanae Kameyama Reports on the Dashing Princess Masako Once Again

 I have no particular attachment to the Imperial Family, but the way of life of the two women who married into the Imperial Family from the private sector, Princess Masako and Princess Kiko, does make me think in some small way. I have no intention of denying their way of life, but personally, I find it quite difficult.

What the Lives of Two Women, Masako and Kiko, Wives of the Imperial Family, Show Us

 Sayuri Saito

 The average wage in the US has almost doubled in 30 years. The current situation in Japan is that 40% of the workforce is non-regular, and those who have been laid off or hired off due to the Covid-19 disaster have become gig workers, day laborers who take on one-time jobs...

Japan has become a &#8220;poor country&#8221; abandoned by foreign workers

 Izumi Nakagawa

 With the prolonged Covid-19 disaster, the problem of child poverty is becoming more and more serious. It is said that many elementary and junior high school students suffer from poor nutrition during the winter and summer vacations when school lunches are not available. In response to this situation, "Gyoza no Ohsho" stood up to the challenge.

Save Children&#8217;s Food! Why Gyoza no Ohsho is donating 60,000 lunch boxes for free

 The quarantine stations at international airports in the Tokyo metropolitan area are increasingly staffed with temporary workers who are not qualified as doctors or quarantine officers. This is the true story.

The quarantine stations at international airports are full of temporary workers&#8230;the depths of the &#8220;anomaly&#8221; reported from the frontlines

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 Luxurious food, jewels, and a drive in a luxury foreign car: ....... It looks like you won't be able to post such elegant images on Chinese social networking sites. The authorities are tightening the restrictions. What are the circumstances behind this? Here are some of the surprising reasons.

Why the Chinese Government Bans the Posting of Images of Rich People &#8211; Luxury Food, Luxury Cars

 North Korea's military is under strict control. However, sexual assaults on female soldiers continue unabated. Some of the women have been frequently victimized by multiple superiors. The following is an introduction to the unimaginable sexual harassment in the Korean People's Army.

The horrific sexual abuse suffered by North Korean female soldiers, including the hospital where they were hospitalized

 Fumiaki Kurioka

 In recent years, Akita dogs have been enjoying a huge boom overseas. It is said that there are 500 times more Akita dogs in Japan than in Japan. Akita dogs have been presented to President Putin and figure skater Zagitova. We talk about the current status of these fluffy "envoys" who are also responsible for diplomacy.

Why the world is experiencing an Akita dog boom

 A day after announcing the "suspension" of the government delegation to the Beijing Olympics: ......

 The Three Hundred Club is a golf course in Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and on the early morning of Christmas Day, December 25, 2009, three people were enjoying a round of golf at this prestigious golf course. This is the first time I've ever seen such a thing.

Seiko Hashimoto &#8216;golfs&#8217; with Chinese ambassador during Olympics diplomatic boycott row

 Yasuko Sakaguchi (Mr. Iizuka and his wife) Shinji Hasuo (judgment)

 The flesh and blood of his "wife," who has never opened her mouth since the incident, can be found at ......

 The year 2009 is now almost over. Kozo Iizuka, 90, was one of the people who drew a lot of attention from all over Japan this year. As you know, Mr. Iizuka was criticized as a "senior citizen" after he caused a runaway accident in Ikebukuro in April 2007. Automobile

What Kozo Iizuka&#8217;s Wife Told Him Just Before His Imprisonment in the Ikebukuro Runaway &#8220;Senior Citizen&#8221; Case

 From Korean Central Television

 On December 17, Kim Jong-un attended the memorial service for his father, Kim Jong-il, and his facial expression was clearly strange. The lines on his face were deeply furrowed. What on earth had happened to him? In the background, there is a surprising reason unique to North Korea.

Health scare theory reappears&#8230;! The special circumstances of Kim Jong-un&#8217;s &#8220;drastic change in expression in half a month

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 From Visa, the famous credit card company, to Tesla and Netflix, both of which are doing very well.

 U.S. stocks, with their large market size and potential, are worth considering as a new investment. Since you can buy as little as one share, you can invest in your dream companies such as Apple and Microsoft. Here is a list of recommended U.S. stocks!

Nike, Coca-Cola&#8230;40 U.S. Stocks You Can Buy from the 10,000 Yen Range

 700,000 yen per table! Hugging a handsome man and enjoying steak and wine on a bubbly night!

 It's a godsend!　In last week's issue of FRIDAY, we reported on the wife of former Prime Minister Akie Abe, 59, who went from studying Japanese herbs to drinking at home. She was at ringside, just behind the red corner, with sweat and blood splattering on her face.

Former Prime Minister Akie Abe&#8217;s wife frolics in 700,000 VIP seats at a martial arts tournament!

 Born in 1973. After working for a publishing company and an advertising production company, became a freelance writer. In addition to interviewing actors for weekly and monthly magazines, she writes drama columns for a variety of media. JUMP 9 no Tobira ga Openitoki" (both published by Earl's Publishing).

 Wakako Tago

 On December 24, a limited amount of surveillance camera footage of the death of Sri Lankan national Wishma Sandhamari, who died in March at a facility of the Nagoya Immigration Bureau, was disclosed.

Background of &#8220;Start of a crafan to question the right to know&#8221; on the issue of Ms. Wishma

 Observer. Freelance writer. She is a freelance writer and has published several books, including "Tsukebi no Mura: Rumor Killed Five People? (Shobunsha), "Runaway Old Man, Crime Theater" (Yosen-sha Shinsho), "Kanae Kijima: The Secret of Dangerous Love" (Tokuma Shoten), "Kanae Kijima Gekijo" (Takarajima-sha), and in the past, "Kasumikko Club: Daughters' Court Hearings" (Shinchosha).

 Yuki Takahashi

 In June 2018, prisoner Ichiro Kojima killed and injured three passengers with machetes and knives on board a bullet train. What did the female photographer, Inbe Kawori*, who had been following him, see in Kojima?

 In June 2018, prisoner Ichiro Kojima killed and injured three passengers with machetes and knives on board a bullet train. What did female cameraman Inbe Kaori*, who had been following the case, see in Kojima? Takahashi Yuki, an observer of the trial, examines the true nature of Inbe and Kojima.

&#8216;I want to live in jail&#8230;&#8217; The bizarre reality of the indiscriminate killer of the bullet train

 Daisuke Hirose

 Robbery at an Illegal Beauty Parlor: After a casual conversation, the robber suddenly assaults a woman and steals the cash from the parlor. Security camera footage clearly shows the robber grabbing a woman by her hair.

 Robberies at Chinese beauty parlors in the Kanto area have been occurring frequently. In each of these cases, the robbers targeted the Chinese women employees when they were alone. Is there any way to deal with their violent and cunning tactics?

Robbery at China Esthetic Salon: Victim&#8217;s Account of the Horrific Incident

 Born in 1973. Worked at a publishing company and an advertising production company before becoming a freelance writer. In addition to interviewing actors and actresses for weekly and monthly magazines, she writes drama columns for a variety of media. JUMP 9 no Tobira ga Openitoki" (both published by Earl's Publishing).

 Interview with Director Arata Oshima

 The film "Kagawa Ward 1", a spin-off of "Why Are You Here", is now in theaters. It was supposed to be a touching story of Ogawa's victory over his powerful opponent Hirai, but when you open the lid, you will find a number of "hidden gems" that will make the audience cringe!

Behind the Election of Senator Ogawa&#8230; Shock after shock shown in the film &#8220;Kagawa Ward 1

 Hiroto Kato

 Real report from a cameraman from Japan who participated in an anime event where the first outbreak of an Omicron Variant occurred in the U.S.

 The first "community-acquired" case of an Omicron Variant has been confirmed in Tokyo. On December 1, the U.S. government announced the history of the first infection with the Variant, and it turned out to be a participant in "Anime NYC". The cameraman who participated in the event received a surprise email.

Experience has taught me&#8230; the critical difference between the US and Japan &#8220;Omicron Crisis Management

 At a press conference held on the occasion of her birthday on November 30, Prince Akishino expressed his regret, saying, "If only I could go back to that day and start over... ...... I wonder which day he was referring to. Let's take a look at the words of Prince Akishino based on the views of officials at the Imperial Household Agency.

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‘Unprecedentedly bad graffiti’ in background of Kim Jong-un missile launch

A number of “drunken robberies” targeting female store clerks in Shinjuku’s Golden Gai.

Mass murder at nursing home: 36-year-old woman’s “shocking troubles committed before the incident”

My article was used in the “Russian Internet Operation” that also tampered with Yahoo!

Only 150 forensic anatomists in Japan… A close look at the work of forensic anatomists who face death

Kim Jong-un shaken by early New Year’s missile strike: ‘Dangerous nuclear strategy for 22 years’

What the Lives of Two Women, Masako and Kiko, Wives of the Imperial Family, Show Us

Japan has become a “poor country” abandoned by foreign workers

Save Children’s Food! Why Gyoza no Ohsho is donating 60,000 lunch boxes for free

The quarantine stations at international airports are full of temporary workers…the depths of the “anomaly” reported from the frontlines

Why the Chinese Government Bans the Posting of Images of Rich People – Luxury Food, Luxury Cars

The horrific sexual abuse suffered by North Korean female soldiers, including the hospital where they were hospitalized

Why the world is experiencing an Akita dog boom

Seiko Hashimoto ‘golfs’ with Chinese ambassador during Olympics diplomatic boycott row

What Kozo Iizuka’s Wife Told Him Just Before His Imprisonment in the Ikebukuro Runaway “Senior Citizen” Case

Health scare theory reappears…! The special circumstances of Kim Jong-un’s “drastic change in expression in half a month

Nike, Coca-Cola…40 U.S. Stocks You Can Buy from the 10,000 Yen Range

Former Prime Minister Akie Abe’s wife frolics in 700,000 VIP seats at a martial arts tournament!

Background of “Start of a crafan to question the right to know” on the issue of Ms. Wishma

‘I want to live in jail…’ The bizarre reality of the indiscriminate killer of the bullet train

Robbery at China Esthetic Salon: Victim’s Account of the Horrific Incident

Behind the Election of Senator Ogawa… Shock after shock shown in the film “Kagawa Ward 1

Experience has taught me… the critical difference between the US and Japan “Omicron Crisis Management

The moment when Prince Akishino wishes he could go back to that day