 Kamakura Koukoumae Station is known as the sacred place of the hit manga "Slam Dunk. In the past few years, foreign tourists have flooded into such a sacred place, causing a serious toilet problem. Here is what the locals and the government have to say about the situation.

Slam Dunk&#8217;s Holy Land Turns Lawless Amid Inbound Tourism Surge

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 Kim Keon-hee, the former first lady of South Korea, is facing new allegations. She is believed to have intervened in an alleged attempt to cover up an assault by the daughter of a former secretary of state. One after another, Kim's antics come to light. The full extent of the trouble will be introduced here.

Ex-First Lady of South Korea Accused of Intervening in Assault Case Involving Secretary’s Daughter

 Shinji Hasuo

 A stabbing incident occurred in downtown Akasaka, Tokyo. An Ethiopian national was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He stabbed his former boss in the stomach with a kitchen knife. The suspect was fired from the man's company about a year ago. What was the "limit of endurance" that he stated?

&#8216;I told him, &#8220;I&#8217;ll take care of you&#8221;&#8216;&#8230; Fired Ethiopian national &#8216;knifed his former boss&#8217; and stated, &#8220;I&#8217;m running out of patience.&#8221;

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 The resignation of Prime Minister Ishiba has suddenly created a commotion in Nagata-cho. Not only the LDP, whose presidential race is centered on Sanae Takaichi and Shinjiro Koizumi, but also Komeito, which forms a coalition, is affected. ......

Komeito’s Delicate Position in the LDP Leadership Race Between Takaichi and Koizumi

 Kyodo News (Sakurajima)

 Fuji, Ontake, Shinmoedake, Miyakejima, Sakurajima...... no wonder any of these volcanoes could erupt!

 Sakurajima erupted nearly 300 times this year, and experts warned that Japan has entered the era of major eruptions. This is an urgent commentary on the threat of eruptions, including the connection between the Nankai Trough earthquakes and the eruption of Mt. Fuji, and the devastating effects of volcanic ash on communications and transportation infrastructure.

Japan’s Volcanoes Under Watch — Scientists Caution of Impending Large-Scale Eruptions

 An 18-year-old boy was arrested for attempting to kill his uncle, who lived with him, by making him drink poisoned miso soup. What was subsequently revealed was the surprising motive for the crime and its aftermath.

When Small Grievances Turn Deadly — The Motive and Hidden Crimes of an 18-Year-Old Suspect

 Nakahira

 The first trial of a 78-year-old man who took a high school girl by car and sexually assaulted her was held at the Saitama District Court on September 3. The defendant's allegations in court were more mysterious than the crime for which he was charged, as if he had a strong sense of his own inner commitment.

78-Year-Old Man Arrested for Alleged Abduction and Assault of High School Student

 Masayoshi Katayama (Journalist)

 Kyodo News (second photo)

 Seven months have passed since the road sinking accident that occurred in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture in January this year. Residents in the surrounding area were suffering from the smell. The prefectural government has received numerous complaints about the smell alone, but it will take seven years for the area to be fully restored.

Seven Months After the Yashio City Road Collapse: Aerial Look at the Devastation and the Long Road to Full Recovery

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 Abolished during tensions with the Soviet Union in the 1960s, it has been transformed into a summer resort!

 An air-raid shelter in Chongqing, China, is now open to the public to combat the intense summer heat. the shelter, which was built during tensions with the Soviet Union in the 1960s, is attracting attention as a business opportunity in a time of economic recession. It has been transformed into an underground city with hotpot restaurants, bookstores, and even a beauty salon.

A Popular Cooling Spot in China is an &#8220;Underground Air-raid Shelter! It is so well-equipped that it is hard to believe it is underground!

 JMPA

 On September 4, Princess Kako visited the 72nd Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition held at the Mitsukoshi Department Store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. She was wearing a cool pale pink one-piece dress, which was probably her "favorite" dress. Kako is busy with her official duties, but...

Dashing in a cool pink dress&#8230;Kako Kako, performing one official duty after another in her hard schedule

 Representative photo/Reuters/Afro (first photo), Takeshi Kinugawa (second photo, Takaichi)

 The LDP presidential election was kicked off by Prime Minister Ishiba's announcement of his resignation. The LDP's power struggle has also affected the opposition parties. Among them, the mess between Ishin, the said coalition candidate, and Rikken, the first opposition party, is being ......

The &#8220;Ishin&#8221; (Restoration) and the &#8220;Rikken&#8221; (Constitution) are on the verge of splitting&#8230;The opposition parties&#8217; battle for the &#8220;leader of the mountain&#8221; is stirring in the LDP presidential election.

 Masayuki Kikuchi

 The Japan Self-Defense Forces participated in "Talisman Saber 25," a multilateral military exercise hosted by the U.S. and Australia that took place across Australia in July and a half. The SDF is said to have stepped into a new stage in this exercise. The following are the details of the exercise!

The Ground Self-Defense Force enters a &#8220;new stage&#8221;&#8230;The 2nd Special Forces Group conducts live-fire training of &#8220;Type 12 surface-to-ship guided missiles&#8221; in Australia!

 Hiroshi Ando, the secretary general of the House of Councilors and a member of the House of Councilors, is being questioned about his qualifications as a politician after his alleged affair with Oana was rehashed in the "Shukan Bunshun. When we directly interviewed the two, who were participating in a large Bon Odori dance at Shitennoji Temple, we received a surprising answer.

When we directly interviewed Hiroshi Ando, the secretary general of the Sangen-tei, he said, &#8220;I&#8217;m going to have her become my private secretary!

 On September 6, a Kyokutokai gang member was arrested for attempting to redeem counterfeit gift certificates. This type of crime by foreigners is on the rise, but is it spreading to gangs as well? We spoke with an expert.

Gangster Linked to Kyokutokai Arrested Over Counterfeit Vouchers—Tattoos and Intimidation on Display

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 With the rapid growth of the second-hand watch market in recent years, the quality of counterfeits has also improved. We asked Mr. Aihara, CEO of Fake Busters, a company that provides AI-based authentication services, about the current state of counterfeit watches.

How to Spot the Difference: Key Points for Telling Genuine Luxury Watches from Evolving Counterfeits

 Shimei Kurita (Nonfiction writer)

 Kojima, the top executive of the group responsible for the "Luffy Robbery" that shook Japan from 2010 to 2011, confesses the shocking measures he took to maintain discipline in his organization.

From Behind Bars, a Crime Boss Reveals the Rules He Enforced in the Luffy Robbery Gang

 The "Luffy Wide-Area Robbery" shook Japan from '22 to '23. Kojima, the top executive of the criminal group, tells how the organization grew!

From Behind Bars, a Top Figure in the Luffy Robbery Gang Reveals Their Initial Target

 The "stand-up girls" of Kabukicho, Shinjuku, have become a social problem. Many of them are prostituting themselves because of the high host fees they have to pay. The following is a confession from one of the "stand-up" girls. The following is a graphic account of the real-life situation and the clever tricks used by the hosts to deceive the women.

The Hidden Life of a Kabukicho Teen: Prostitution and Host Club AddictionThe Hidden Life of a Kabukicho Teen: Prostitution and Host Club AddictionThe Hidden Life of a Kabukicho Teen: Prostitution and Host Club Addiction

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Kamakura High School Station on the Enoden Line is a sacred place for "Slam Dunk" where a number of troubles have occurred. In the surrounding area, inbound tourists have been causing all kinds of trouble, and finally a "hit-and-run" incident by a foreigner has even occurred.

Middle Schooler Hit at Slam Dunk Pilgrimage Spot Amid Unlicensed Taxi and Reckless Driving

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 Pasya/Afro, Takeshi Kinugawa (2nd)

 The NHK Party's catchphrase, "Destroy NHK," has become widely known among the public. In support of the party's claims, NHK is said to be filing lawsuits one after another against people who have not paid their subscription fees. This is where Takashi Tachibana launched his countermeasure. ......

NHK Party’s Takashi Tachibana Baffles Supporters While Ironically Boosting License Sign-Ups

 The number of Chinese students coming to Japan to study is increasing due to the intensifying competition for entrance examinations in Japan. The most popular universities are prestigious universities such as Waseda, Tokyo University, and Kyoto University. On the other hand, there are some unexpected universities that are seeing a dramatic increase in applicants. Experts thoroughly explain the trend of Chinese students studying in Japan.

Steady Applications at Waseda and Tokyo but One University Booms Among Chinese Students

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st photo), Takero Shintai (2nd photo)

 The core organization of the Yamaguchigumi VI, "Kodokai", announced the "appointment of the chairman" at an unusual time. The significance of the inauguration of the new organization is great, as it is a prestigious organization that has produced the leader of the Yamaguchigumi VI, Shinobu Tsukasa, and the advisor, Seiji Takayama. We will now take a closer look at the aims behind this change...

Sixth Yamaguchi-gumi’s Aim Revealed in Kōdōkai’s Unusual Leadership Move

 Nakahira Ryo

 On September 1, a woman was slashed to death by a knife in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo. The victim had rushed to the police, claiming that she had been "violently attacked" by a Korean suspect who was her former boyfriend. What was the suspect's persistent pursuit of the woman?

South Korean Ex-Boyfriend Turns Stalker, Kills Former Partner in Broad Daylight

 Takeshi Niinami resigned as chairman of Suntory Holdings Ltd. after allegedly purchasing supplements containing illegal ingredients. He is now facing other allegations on the Internet, not only about "drugs." ......

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Slam Dunk’s Holy Land Turns Lawless Amid Inbound Tourism Surge

Ex-First Lady of South Korea Accused of Intervening in Assault Case Involving Secretary’s Daughter

‘I told him, “I’ll take care of you”‘… Fired Ethiopian national ‘knifed his former boss’ and stated, “I’m running out of patience.”