 Takeshi Kinugawa

 The Takaichi Cabinet recorded a high approval rating in public opinion polls, but the questioning of the government's measures to deal with high prices was a rough one in the first session of the Diet. The yen's depreciation has not been halted, and the government has been disbursing money from an unknown source... A dubious letter calling for the dissolution of the government has also been circulated, and support from the LDP has begun to wobble.

Is the Takaichi Administration’s Support Surge About to Collapse?

 Diesuke Takahashi

 70% of customers are foreigners! The pawnshop fair, which is rumored to be "very cheap" even as the price of gold soars, is hot.

Gold Prices Surge—And Foreign Customers Pack Japan’s Bargain Pawn Fair

 Nakahira

 The trial of a man who persistently molested one high school girl on a train for at least 10 months has concluded. From his first trial, the defendant expressed remorse for his crime and expressed his will for rehabilitation, but his words were said to be unclear.

Serial Molestation Case Uncovers Alarming Mindset Behind the Crime

 The 30 words nominated for the year-end "New Words and Vocabulary Awards" were announced, and "I will work and work and work," which Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (64) uttered upon her election as LDP president, was chosen as one of the 30 words.

Despite Chronic Illness and Three Hours of Sleep, Takaichi’s Approval Surges—What’s Behind the Worry?

 Jiji Press

 A former Softbank draft pick was caught red-handed for assaulting a paramedic. This is not the first time he has been arrested. In the past, he has also been in possession of illegal drugs. Here we introduce the "black reputation" of the former No. 1 draft pick, which has been circulating since his active career.

Former SoftBank Catcher Arrested Again for Drunken Assault—Troubling Reputation Emerges

 Courtesy of Mariko Yamaguchi

 Mika Yanagihara (nonfiction writer)

 Three people were killed in an accident on the Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway in May last year. The defendant was sentenced to 7 years and 6 months in prison for driving with a high fever due to a cold. The following is a video taken by a female victim of the accident and the defendant's unusual behavior.

“I’ll Never Forget It”—What a Survivor Saw in the Fatal Distracted-Driving Crash

 Blank Green

 Shinji Hasuo (1st to 4th photos)

 On November 6, a man was arrested for forcing a 12-year-old Thai girl to work at a massage parlor in Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. The girl was brought to work by her mother. Behind the arrest lies the "darkness" of Asian massage parlors.

Thai Girl, 12, Freed From Parlor Allowing Illegal Practices

 Izumi Nakagawa

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 The Kansai Expo was a great success, but a professor of Kyoto University criticizes it as "a mistake to treat it as an economic catalyst!  The "real significance" of the Expo, which drew 25 million visitors, is discussed by an expert.

Despite the Expo’s Success, a Kyoto Professor Says Calling It an Economic Engine Is Wrong — Here’s Why

 Pasya/Afro

 NHK Party leader Takashi Tachibana was arrested by the Hyogo Prefectural Police on charges of defamation against Hideaki Takeuchi, a former Hyogo prefectural assembly member (deceased). Why the police took him into custody despite the fact that the majority of the charges would originally have been brought at home. ......

The Untold Story Behind Tachibana’s Sudden Arrest—and the Fear That Prompted It

 Shinji Hasuo

 On October 29, the Metropolitan Police Department announced the arrest of an Osaka university student for possession of dried marijuana and cocaine in his home. A trafficking ring is believed to be behind the arrest, but experts say that this incident is symbolic of the changing drug distribution situation.

What a University Student’s Drug Possession Arrest Reveals About Today’s Drug Trade

 On November 6, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department arrested a man in his 50s on charges of breaking into the home of a woman in her 20s and taking videotapes. In fact, this man had been arrested in September for breaking into the same woman's home and attempting to commit an indecent act of non-consensual sexual intercourse. We take a closer look at the "heinousness" of the voyeuristic photographer.

Man in His 50s Breaks Into Home of Woman He Filmed—Attempted Assault Reveals Dangerous Pattern

 On October 31, the Tokyo District Court heard the trial of a former entertainment producer accused of forcing a woman to take sleeping pills and committing indecent acts with her. The victim described the man's modus operandi.

Ex-Entertainment Producer Used Drugged Drinks to Commit Indecent Acts, Court Testifies

 The Tokyo District Court heard the trial of a man who was arrested in July this year for indecently assaulting high school and junior high school girls. The man asked, "I'll give you 10,000 yen, won't you take a look? The man told us his motive. What was the man's motive?

Obscene Offer to a High School Girl: The Shockingly Selfish Claims Exposed in Court

 Takero Unity

 The young head of Yamaguchigumi VI, Takeuchi Shomei made an emergency trip to Tokyo to meet Inagawa-kai Chairman Uchibori. It is believed that both of them talked to each other, with the executives leaving at the end of the meeting. What was discussed at the meeting between the two leading yakuza organizations?

Why Yamaguchi-gumi’s Wakagashira Took a Hidden Trip to Meet the Inagawa-kai Chairman

 In this issue of Playback, we take a look back at what this magazine was reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we take a look back at the "black market casinos" that were the topic of conversation when three players who were dismissed from the Giants in November 2003 were also addicted to them.

Playback &#8217;15] Some Debtors with Dark Money&#8230;Report on the Gorgeous and Dangerous &#8220;Dark Casino&#8221; Undercover Report

 Keiko Tsuji

 Afro (1st photo)

 Investing in "appearance" can change your lifetime income by 60 million yen!  What are the anti-aging techniques practiced by successful people? 55% of first impressions are based on appearance. This article introduces the latest beauty treatments, from "spot removal" to "stem cell therapy," which is popular among wealthy inbound travelers.

Investing in &#8220;the way you look&#8221; can change your lifetime income by 60 million yen!  Anti-aging techniques of successful people

 A man who assaulted a junior high school girl on the day of her release was arrested by the Saitama Prefectural Police. The man followed the junior high school girl and entered the apartment building together with her using the "co-guest" method. What should we do to protect ourselves from such a crime?

Following a Junior High School Girl on the Day of Her Release&#8230;Fear of &#8220;Accompaniment&#8221; Exposed in Saitama Indecent Manslaughter Case

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 Kim Keon-hee, the wife of South Korea's former president, has admitted to receiving a luxury bag from a former member of the Unification Church. Immediately after her husband assumed the presidency, her popularity exploded. Then it all changed and she became a defendant. What is the reason why the life of the beautiful former first lady took a dark turn?

The beautiful former first lady of South Korea, who &#8220;received a Chanel bag twice&#8221;, &#8220;acted with arrogance&#8221; while seated on the throne of a national treasure.

 Record number of bears affected. Experts warn of "80,000 bears nationwide" and "doubling in 5 years. Is the nightmare of bears that have "learned to taste humans" real? We will thoroughly explain why the number of bears has increased and the countermeasures that need to be taken now.

The impact of &#8220;doubling in the next 5 years&#8221;&#8230; Experts talk about the nightmare of bear damage &#8220;80,000 bears nationwide &#038; learning the taste of humans&#8221;.

 Director-General of the Bureau of Papa Katsudo Aru Aru Quickly

 There is a "Papa Katsudo Party" held irregularly at a lounge run by a major dating club. The author went undercover to find out the background behind such events.

High-Quality and Discreet: Sneaking Into a Major Club’s Papa-Katsu Party

 In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of "backstreet boys" and "backstreet girls" who are active mainly on X and fan sites such as "myfans". We interviewed two prominent figures in the world of backstabbing to find out what they are really up to.

Inside the World of Secret Account Creators Making Millions from Their Own Sex Videos

 The first trial was held for a Chinese national who drove drunk into a group of elementary school students, seriously injuring four of them. On the drive recorder, the defendant said, "If I tell you that I don't understand Japanese. We would like to introduce his appalling excuse immediately after his arrest.

Five Beers and a Hit-and-Run: The Arrest Excuse of the Suspect Who Injured Four Kids

 Sayuri Saito

 The accuracy of the generated AI depends on the prompts. Ask popular influencer Yoshiyuki about the most powerful "tricks" that even beginners can use. Includes templates that can be copied and pasted to upgrade AI's information gathering skills! A must-see for business people.

Akiko Wada Reveals the Three Reasons Behind Ending Her Long-Running Show

 Shirakami Midori

 In February of this year, eight men and women who met at Toyoko were arrested on suspicion of robbing and seriously injuring a foreign man of 1.1 million yen by using beauty pageant techniques. What kind of people were they? We interviewed them in the Toyoko neighborhood.

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