 Tomohiko Suzuki

 The final installment of freelance writer Tomohiko Suzuki's short series on the age of liquefied crime, in which the "Tokuryu" roam the streets.

 In the final installment of his short series, freelance writer Tomohiko Suzuki looks into the "Anonymous and Liquid Crime Group (a.k.a. Toku Ryu)". In this final installment, we will look at the roots of the mysterious organization and its latest activities.

An Inside Look at the Hong Kong Mafia’s Alliance with Japan’s Sumiyoshi-kai and Chinese Dragon

 In this first installment of a series of articles by freelance writer Tomohiko Suzuki, we take a close look at the age of liquefied crime in which the "Tokuryu" are roaming the streets of Japan.

 Tokuryu" is an anonymous and fluid crime group that causes various incidents in various parts of Japan. The current situation is called the "liquefied crime era" by freelance writer Tomohiko Suzuki. In this short, concentrated series, we will take a closer look at the real picture of this phenomenon.

Inside the Hong Kong Mafia, Sumiyoshi-kai and Chinese Dragon Alliance

 Blank Green

 On June 28, the day the revised Entertainment Establishments Control Law went into effect, a girls' bar in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district was busted. Many people called it "an example." We asked the residents of Kabukicho what they thought about it. We asked them.

Kabukicho’s Girls Bar Owners Face Anxiety After Historic Raid Under New Law

 Izumi Nakagawa

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 Smartphone dementia is a dementia-like condition caused by excessive use of smartphones. There have been cases in which patients came to the hospital for memory loss, which led to the discovery of juvenile Alzheimer's disease or brain tumors.

Japan Launches First Smartphone Dementia Clinic and Why So Many Young People Are Visiting

 Japanese and foreigners mingle and frolic all night long, but safe and happy!

 Harrison Tez, an American photographer fascinated by Shinjuku's Kabukicho and Shibuya's Center Gai, introduces the chaos of downtown Nippon as captured by his camera. From brawls to all-night mayhem...see the various "chaos on the streets"!

American Photographer Captivated by the Chaos of Kabukicho and Shibuya Streets

 A fast food restaurant on a weekday evening is crowded with many customers, including families, the elderly, and students. In a corner of the restaurant, strong-looking men, who looked out of place in the atmosphere of the restaurant, had a big brawl in broad daylight...

Yakuza Gang Members Cause Bloody Brawl in Fast-Food Restaurant Amid Families

 Shinji Hasuo

 A man who took a high school girl to Jukai to commit suicide with her has been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping a minor. What were their intentions? We examined past cases.

The Dark Truth Behind Suicide Recruiters on Social Media

 Born in Taiwan in 1976. Winner of TV Tokyo's "TV Champion" in 2002 and 2007. He loves cooking, sweets, and alcohol, with a focus on fine dining and hotel gourmet cuisine. He writes easy-to-understand articles with his unique perspective on everything from inflammatory incidents to gastronomy and trends, and from the state of food to issues facing restaurants. He is also a judge, lecturer, producer, and consultant.

 Dong Long

 The allure of luxury foods such as caviar, foie gras, truffles, and sea urchin is enough to make one want to try them at least once. In recent years, however, "alternative" ingredients have been quietly but steadily emerging.

White truffles and caviar&#8230;now &#8220;alternative ingredients&#8221; that even unaware eaters and &#8220;top celebrities&#8221; can&#8217;t spot.

 A man believed to be a member of a special fraud group was arrested for swindling a woman in her 50s out of her electronic money. The total amount of damage by the group was huge. The man was an actor with many villainous roles. The following is a horrifying portrait of the man who was sent to prison for prosecution.

Ushijima the Loan Shark Actor Suspected in ¥93 Million Fraud, Compared to On-Screen Villain

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 In Tokyo in broad daylight, Shomei Takeuchi, a young head of the Yamaguchigumi VI, made an "emergency visit" to Tokyo. Usually, he behaves openly without worrying about the press, but on this day, he acted as if he was avoiding the cameras from beginning to end. What was the purpose of his secret visit to Tokyo? ......

Shomei Takeuchi Makes Tense Secret Visit to Notorious Yakuza with New Lieutenant

 On June 23, a Fuji TV producer was arrested for habitual gambling. Many celebrities who have been arrested for online casino gambling have said that they did not know it was illegal. We explored the background behind this.

“We Thought It Was Legal”: The Hidden Reality Behind Japan’s Online Casino Crackdown

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 Ishimaru's new party, "The Path of Rebirth", which ran 42 candidates in the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly elections but lost all of them...Shinji Ishimaru himself will not be running in the Upper House election in July, but a candidate from his party is scheduled to run in the Upper House election. The turnaround from the Tokyo Assembly election can be seen at ......

Shinji Ishimaru&#8217;s new party, &#8220;Party of Renewal,&#8221; shocked by zero seats in the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election&#8230; &#8220;Possibility of a turnaround&#8221; in the July Upper House election.

 Table Mark, Toyo Suisan, Irisoyama, and Uke are in hot pursuit!

 The price of brand-name rice has remained high, and rice is becoming a luxury item without any overall price reductions. In such a situation, packaged rice that can be eaten immediately by simply heating it up in a microwave is suddenly attracting attention.

The &#8220;Packaged Rice Industry Study&#8221;: In fact, &#8220;Sato no Gohan&#8221; was not a monopoly!

 Diceke Takahashi

 Mayumi Abe

 The "Washlet" toilet seat has an 82% household penetration rate in Japan. It is no exaggeration to say that almost all households have them. It has long been the custom of Japanese people to wash their butts with warm water, and it is a long-held wish of Japanese users that these toilet seats become more popular overseas.

The Hidden Achievement of Inbound!　Even foreign butts need to be washed!　Washlet&#8221; now going overseas!

 In this issue of Playback, we take a look back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In Kabukicho, Shinjuku, in 2003, rip-offs were rampant, and every weekend there was a commotion as customers complained about the damage. The magazine closely reported the situation.

Playback &#8217;15] The scene of the chaos that occurred every weekend&#8230; Kabukicho Police Box &#8220;rip-off&#8221;: Customers, Shops, and Cops.

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 On June 25, Fuji Media Holdings ("FMH") held its 84th Regular General Meeting of Shareholders at the Ariake Arena. Fuji HD has been facing a variety of problems, and the meeting attracted a lot of attention. We bring you the whole story.

Questions about the &#8220;lawsuit against Mr. Nakai&#8221; and &#8220;withdrawal from the broadcasting business&#8221; were also asked&#8230; The entirety of the heated &#8220;Fuji HD&#8221; shareholders&#8217; meeting.

 The world's turmoil intensifies further. Finally, the U.S. enters the fray with "bunker buster" weapons, which penetrate underground.

 The Israeli airstrike on Iran that began on June 13 has evolved into a "war of retaliation," with the U.S. dropping penetrating underground bombs and destroying Iran's nuclear facilities. What sparked the conflict in the first place?　And what is the crisis facing the world today? ......

Iran and Israel: Missiles Dancing in the Skies of the Middle East&#8230;The End of the Endless &#8220;War of Retaliation

 Takero Shigumo (Sentenced to death), Shinji Hasuo (Takao Police Station)

 On June 27, the Ministry of Justice executed Takahiro Shiraishi, who had been sentenced to death for the murders of nine people at an apartment in Zama City, Kanagawa Prefecture in 2005, on charges including robbery and forced sexual intercourse. This is a recapitulation of an article that appeared in the past when this magazine had an interview with Shiraishi.

Execution of Death Row inmate Takahiro Shiraishi: &#8220;Money is the key,&#8221; he told this reporter during an interview.

 This article reports in detail on a scam in which a FRIDAY Digital reporter received a call from a group of people pretending to be police officers in Reiwa 2025.

Fake Cop Scam Exposed: Reporter Reveals the Tactics Behind a 170 Billion Yen Fraud Wave

 A self-proclaimed first-class medium was arrested for sexually assaulting a woman in her twenties. The medium is alleged to have harmed the woman under the guise of exorcism by arousing her fears that she was being haunted by a living spirit of a man. This article introduces a clever and malicious technique that exploits the psychology of the victim.

Spiritual Cleansing or Predatory Trap? Self-Proclaimed Psychic Accused of Assault

 Ryo Nakahira

 On June 30, the sentencing hearing was held for a man arrested for indecently assaulting a 6-year-old girl. We look back at the article of the first trial regarding the man's claim that he did not commit any indecent acts, which was pointed out by the judge as an "unreasonable statement.

[Verdict] 6-Year-Old’s Testimony: “He Grabbed My Chest” — Court Ruling and 51-Year-Old Defendant’s Defense

 Keiko Tsuji

 Sugar restriction, muscle training, cutting out oil, bananas in the morning ......, these are "common sense" diets that everyone believes in, but in fact, they are all wrong. Why are these well-meaning dieting methods wrong?

“Cutting Carbs and Fats Is Wrong?” Doctor Debunks Popular Diet Myths

 Eri Yoshizawa (Pharmacist/Medical Journalist)

 Obata's brother was rushed to the emergency room. It was due to his repeated use of inhalers used by asthma patients and others. An overdose can cause heart palpitations, clouded consciousness, and even death. Even over-the-counter medicines such as stomach pills and herbal remedies are dangerous if the dosage and administration are not followed.

Overdose Scare of Obata no Oniisan Hospitalized After Severe Reaction

 A woman used a matching app to lure two men to a rip-off bar and swindled them out of their money. The criminal technique was manualized, and the characteristics of the men targeted were also determined.

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An Inside Look at the Hong Kong Mafia’s Alliance with Japan’s Sumiyoshi-kai and Chinese Dragon

Inside the Hong Kong Mafia, Sumiyoshi-kai and Chinese Dragon Alliance

Kabukicho’s Girls Bar Owners Face Anxiety After Historic Raid Under New Law

Japan Launches First Smartphone Dementia Clinic and Why So Many Young People Are Visiting

American Photographer Captivated by the Chaos of Kabukicho and Shibuya Streets

Yakuza Gang Members Cause Bloody Brawl in Fast-Food Restaurant Amid Families

The Dark Truth Behind Suicide Recruiters on Social Media

White truffles and caviar…now “alternative ingredients” that even unaware eaters and “top celebrities” can’t spot.

Ushijima the Loan Shark Actor Suspected in ¥93 Million Fraud, Compared to On-Screen Villain

Shomei Takeuchi Makes Tense Secret Visit to Notorious Yakuza with New Lieutenant

“We Thought It Was Legal”: The Hidden Reality Behind Japan’s Online Casino Crackdown

Shinji Ishimaru’s new party, “Party of Renewal,” shocked by zero seats in the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election… “Possibility of a turnaround” in the July Upper House election.

The “Packaged Rice Industry Study”: In fact, “Sato no Gohan” was not a monopoly!

The Hidden Achievement of Inbound!　Even foreign butts need to be washed!　Washlet” now going overseas!

Playback ’15] The scene of the chaos that occurred every weekend… Kabukicho Police Box “rip-off”: Customers, Shops, and Cops.

Questions about the “lawsuit against Mr. Nakai” and “withdrawal from the broadcasting business” were also asked… The entirety of the heated “Fuji HD” shareholders’ meeting.

Iran and Israel: Missiles Dancing in the Skies of the Middle East…The End of the Endless “War of Retaliation

Execution of Death Row inmate Takahiro Shiraishi: “Money is the key,” he told this reporter during an interview.

Fake Cop Scam Exposed: Reporter Reveals the Tactics Behind a 170 Billion Yen Fraud Wave

Spiritual Cleansing or Predatory Trap? Self-Proclaimed Psychic Accused of Assault

[Verdict] 6-Year-Old’s Testimony: “He Grabbed My Chest” — Court Ruling and 51-Year-Old Defendant’s Defense

“Cutting Carbs and Fats Is Wrong?” Doctor Debunks Popular Diet Myths

Overdose Scare of Obata no Oniisan Hospitalized After Severe Reaction

Dating App Scam Exposed — 23-Year-Old Woman Part of Manualized Fraud Ring

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An Inside Look at the Hong Kong Mafia’s Alliance with Japan’s Sumiyoshi-kai and Chinese Dragon

Inside the Hong Kong Mafia, Sumiyoshi-kai and Chinese Dragon Alliance

Kabukicho’s Girls Bar Owners Face Anxiety After Historic Raid Under New Law

Japan Launches First Smartphone Dementia Clinic and Why So Many Young People Are Visiting

American Photographer Captivated by the Chaos of Kabukicho and Shibuya Streets

Yakuza Gang Members Cause Bloody Brawl in Fast-Food Restaurant Amid Families

The Dark Truth Behind Suicide Recruiters on Social Media

White truffles and caviar…now “alternative ingredients” that even unaware eaters and “top celebrities” can’t spot.

Ushijima the Loan Shark Actor Suspected in ¥93 Million Fraud, Compared to On-Screen Villain

Shomei Takeuchi Makes Tense Secret Visit to Notorious Yakuza with New Lieutenant

“We Thought It Was Legal”: The Hidden Reality Behind Japan’s Online Casino Crackdown

Shinji Ishimaru’s new party, “Party of Renewal,” shocked by zero seats in the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election… “Possibility of a turnaround” in the July Upper House election.

The “Packaged Rice Industry Study”: In fact, “Sato no Gohan” was not a monopoly!

The Hidden Achievement of Inbound! Even foreign butts need to be washed! Washlet” now going overseas!

Playback ’15] The scene of the chaos that occurred every weekend… Kabukicho Police Box “rip-off”: Customers, Shops, and Cops.

Questions about the “lawsuit against Mr. Nakai” and “withdrawal from the broadcasting business” were also asked… The entirety of the heated “Fuji HD” shareholders’ meeting.

Iran and Israel: Missiles Dancing in the Skies of the Middle East…The End of the Endless “War of Retaliation

Execution of Death Row inmate Takahiro Shiraishi: “Money is the key,” he told this reporter during an interview.

Fake Cop Scam Exposed: Reporter Reveals the Tactics Behind a 170 Billion Yen Fraud Wave

Spiritual Cleansing or Predatory Trap? Self-Proclaimed Psychic Accused of Assault

[Verdict] 6-Year-Old’s Testimony: “He Grabbed My Chest” — Court Ruling and 51-Year-Old Defendant’s Defense

“Cutting Carbs and Fats Is Wrong?” Doctor Debunks Popular Diet Myths

Overdose Scare of Obata no Oniisan Hospitalized After Severe Reaction

Dating App Scam Exposed — 23-Year-Old Woman Part of Manualized Fraud Ring

The Hidden Achievement of Inbound!　Even foreign butts need to be washed!　Washlet” now going overseas!