 Shinsuke Sakai

 Courtesy of Hiroyoshi Teradoko (3rd photo)

 A 1-km section of the "Chiba New Town North Loop Route," which was supposed to be a major artery in the northwestern part of Chiba Prefecture, has been left unopened. We take a close look at the current status of the so-called "Amari Road," where development has been halted for more than nine years since the "Amari Scandal.

Overgrown with Summer Weeds — The Current State of the Amari Road 9 Years After the Scandal

 Shinji Hasuo

 A former Softbank player was arrested for indecent assault on an 18-year-old woman. He had committed a similar crime in 2012 and had been fired from the team. According to an interview with this magazine at the time, he also had a "criminal record." ......

“This Is How I Like to Do It” — Former SoftBank Player’s Indecent Assault Arrest Tied to Troubling Past Reported by This Magazine

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 On June 11, the Tokyo District Court heard the trial of a man accused of extortion after he sent a threatening letter to former House of Councillors member Renho, telling her to "send 1 million yen. The man also referred to the shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The man's appalling motive was revealed.

“Hurting Both Was Killing Two Birds with One Stone” — Man Who Threatened Renhō Reveals Selfish Motive in Court

 Takashi Hotta (1st), Eiji Ikeda (2nd), Hiroaki Fujiuchi (3rd)

 In this issue of "Playback," we look back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we introduce an article that touches on the state of Toshio Yamaguchi on the day Harunori Takahashi was arrested in the "2 credit union disorderly loan case" in 1995.

Ex-Minister Yamaguchi&#8217;s Flight After Takahashi&#8217;s Arrest in Loan Scandal

 On June 10, Kenji Namba, the former coach of the weightlifting team, was arrested. What is the background of the fraud that has been going on for more than 20 years?

Charisma and Control: The Shadow Behind Nihon University’s Weightlifting Scandal

 Kyodo News

 Hard schedule to visit 8 cities in 2 weeks

 This year marks the 130th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Japan. One of the most important destinations for the Imperial Family, she made a "hard schedule," visiting eight cities in two weeks. She is very active in her official duties, but she has a complicated heart. ......

Princess Kako’s Graceful Suit and the Emotional Struggles Behind Her Grueling Brazil Visit

 Yuuki Okukubo (Journalist)

 Targeting inbound customers, touting proudly at Haneda Airport's international terminal: ......

 Hakutaku" taxi drivers wait for arriving passengers at Haneda Airport's international terminal late at night. The drivers were questioned one by one, but some police officers saluted them and walked away. When I asked him why he didn't arrest them, he replied, "I don't know. ......

The Untold Truth of Chinese Unlicensed Taxi Drivers And How They’re Earning Big Despite Loopholes

 Atsuo Hase

 The Ishin-no-kai (Restoration Association of Japan) is being rocked ahead of the July House of Councillors election. At the center of this turmoil is former policy chief Hayao Onkita. He has been asked by the famous investor, Seiaki Murakami, to give him a certain "favor" in exchange for a large donation. What is it? ......

Japan Innovation Party Rift Over Alleged 5 Million Yen Request to Murakami Seisho

 Shimei Kurita

 Shimei Kurita's book "Reporto Shuwa Hatagaya Residence" (Mainichi Newspaper Publishing Co., Ltd.) went into a third printing and sold 20,000 copies in one month. The author revealed another battle that was waged behind the writing of the book.

The building is deteriorating and the use of the repair reserve fund is unclear&#8230; Fight against &#8220;dictatorial management association&#8221; erupts at a resort condominium

 Shikama Aki

 Summer vacation is coming soon. The two most popular destinations are Osaka, which is currently hosting the Expo, and Seoul, which is a popular overseas destination. We compared transportation, hotel, and food costs to find out which is actually more economical and satisfying.

Osaka vs. Seoul&#8221; Gutsy Battle&#8230;What&#8217;s the Price? How satisfied are you? Which is better for a 3-day/2-night summer vacation?

 Kojiro Yamada (1st), Takero Yui

 On June 5, Fuji held an extraordinary board meeting and decided to file a lawsuit against former president Koichi Minato and former senior managing director Ryo Ohta. With Nakai's side refuting the report, why did they decide to file a lawsuit against the former management at this time? A current Fuji executive reveals the inside story.

Koichi Minato Exits Fuji TV as Hieda Faction Loses Influence

 The Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) has rescinded its unofficial decision on Shiori Yamao, 50, its official candidate for the proportional representation of the House of Councillors in the summer election. Yamao had just held a press conference for her candidacy the day before. What happened between Mr. Yamao and the KDP?

Teary-eyed at the runoff press conference due to a string of questions about the &#8220;W adultery scandal&#8221;&#8230;Behind the scenes of Shiori Yamao&#8217;s unofficial cancellation of the National Democratic Party of Japan&#8217;s official endorsement.

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 On June 5, "Nintendo Switch 2" (Nintendo Switch 2) was finally released. We actually played the launch title "Mario Kart World" with former TBS announcer and game distributor Risa Unai.

Urgent Report] &#8220;Switch2&#8221; will change the world as I actually played and found out how great it is!

 Afro (Yamao), Takayuki Ogawauchi (Tamaki)

 Shiori Yamao, a candidate for the National Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), was recently removed from the party's official list of candidates. At a press conference held the day before, she gave "zero answers" about the affair and other issues, which led to her being passed over for official recognition. ......

Shiori Yamao&#8217;s &#8220;official recognition&#8221; was put off after she gave no response to the &#8220;suicide&#8221; of her ex-wife with whom she had an affair&#8230;The party&#8217;s representative Tamaki&#8217;s theory of responsibility smoldering within the party.

 Ryo Nakahira

 A man who was arrested last October for committing an indecent act on a 6-year-old girl is currently on trial. The man insists that he did not commit any indecent acts. What is the "argument" that he made at his first trial?

6-year-old girl&#8217;s non-consensual obscenity: &#8220;Don&#8217;t tell anyone&#8221; was to calm her down&#8230;Defendant&#8217;s &#8220;argument&#8221; that she continued to deny committing the crime.

 Nakahira Ryo

 In the trial of a man accused of indecently assaulting a 6-year-old girl, the defendant pleaded not guilty with absurd excuses. At the second trial, the victim's father testified. What were the angry words he unleashed on the man? ......

The father of the victim revealed his anger at the defendant&#8217;s evasion of his request to spend even one day in jail.

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 The LDP's secret plan for the House of Councillors election to be held in July is a cash handout to the public after the ruling party lost its majority in the lower house election. The LDP, which lost its majority in the lower house election, has come up with a secret plan to provide cash transfers to the people of Japan.

Ishiba’s Past Remarks Resurface Online as Cash Handouts Enter Election Strategy — All Eyes on Upper House Vote

 Mitsuhiro Minami was born in 1970. After retiring in 2003, he worked in public relations for a T-shirt apparel manufacturer, as a magazine editor, in sales for a large exhibition organizer, and in public relations for a fashion college before becoming an independent writer. Currently, he works as a freelance textile industry writer and PR advisor.

 Mitsuhiro Minami

 Afro

 Recovery Wear" has been widely advertised on TV and the web, featuring Sho Sakurai and Tetsuro Degawa. The apparel and clothing industry has been experiencing a downturn in the creation of blockbuster products, but new entrants are continuing to enter the field. What are the results?

“Does It Really Work?” Industry Writer Tests Recovery Wear That Claims to Ease Fatigue and Stiff Shoulders

 Shinnosuke Futagami (1st and 2nd photos) Courtesy of Akita City (4th photo)

 They appear in supermarkets and restaurants--June is the breeding season, and 11 have already been victimized nationwide! Hokkaido, Yamagata, Miyagi, and Kyoto must be careful!

 Since the beginning of spring, brown and black bears have been sighted every day, and 11 people have been attacked and injured by bears across Japan. The situation is still very unpredictable, but what areas are particularly dangerous? A well-informed person explains.

Acorn Crop Failure Drives Up Bear Encounter Risks — Latest Prediction Map Released

 A 20-year-old man was arrested for sexually assaulting a junior high school student and an elementary school girl. He assaulted the girls he met through an online game at a karaoke bar. I don't think it's wrong to go out with elementary school girls," he said. This is the man's appalling statement.

“I Don’t Think It’s Wrong” says a 20-Year-Old Man Defends Alleged Sexual Assault of Two Minors at Karaoke Venue

 Two men, including a self-proclaimed gangster, were arrested for forcing a runaway junior high school girl into prostitution. The suspects let the girl stay at their apartment and pretended to be her to recruit male customers. A photo of the suspects, who have tattoos all over their faces, is also included.

Tattooed Gang Member, 33, Accused of Forcing Runaway Girl into Prostitution Using Impersonation Scheme

 One day in the plenary hall of the House of Councillors, Eriko Imai, Parliamentary Secretary for the Cabinet Office, smiles at a cameraman. She brushes her hair with her left hand repeatedly. ...... There is a sparkling ring on her ring finger. Is it a sign that she and Mr. Hashimoto are going to make it to the finish line! When we asked him directly,......

Is Wedding News Coming? Eriko Imai Spotted with a Ring on Her Left Hand

 After working as a money writer, financial planner, and market analyst for a securities company, he became independent in 1996. He writes articles on finance and asset management mainly for business and economic magazines. Author of "A Textbook for the First Year of Robo-Advisor Investing" and "Understanding with Rich Illustrations! A book that will definitely benefit you with cashless payment. X (former Twitter) => @1847mattsuu

 Kenji Matsuoka

 Mr. kenmo chose to invest in stocks in order to eliminate his worries about his financial future. While continuing to work as a company employee, he started studying from scratch and achieved 100 million yen in assets in 5 years. His "reproducible" investment method has become a topic of conversation.

How One Office Worker Aimed to Turn 3 Million Yen into a Fortune with a Rapid Investment Strategy

 On May 27, JT (Japan Tobacco Inc.) held a press conference to announce the new device for heated cigarettes, "Ploom AURA," and a new brand of sticks for heated cigarettes, "EVO. What does the new brand taste like?

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Overgrown with Summer Weeds — The Current State of the Amari Road 9 Years After the Scandal

“This Is How I Like to Do It” — Former SoftBank Player’s Indecent Assault Arrest Tied to Troubling Past Reported by This Magazine

“Hurting Both Was Killing Two Birds with One Stone” — Man Who Threatened Renhō Reveals Selfish Motive in Court

Ex-Minister Yamaguchi’s Flight After Takahashi’s Arrest in Loan Scandal

Charisma and Control: The Shadow Behind Nihon University’s Weightlifting Scandal

Princess Kako’s Graceful Suit and the Emotional Struggles Behind Her Grueling Brazil Visit

The Untold Truth of Chinese Unlicensed Taxi Drivers And How They’re Earning Big Despite Loopholes

Japan Innovation Party Rift Over Alleged 5 Million Yen Request to Murakami Seisho

The building is deteriorating and the use of the repair reserve fund is unclear… Fight against “dictatorial management association” erupts at a resort condominium

Osaka vs. Seoul” Gutsy Battle…What’s the Price? How satisfied are you? Which is better for a 3-day/2-night summer vacation?

Koichi Minato Exits Fuji TV as Hieda Faction Loses Influence

Teary-eyed at the runoff press conference due to a string of questions about the “W adultery scandal”…Behind the scenes of Shiori Yamao’s unofficial cancellation of the National Democratic Party of Japan’s official endorsement.

Urgent Report] “Switch2” will change the world as I actually played and found out how great it is!

Shiori Yamao’s “official recognition” was put off after she gave no response to the “suicide” of her ex-wife with whom she had an affair…The party’s representative Tamaki’s theory of responsibility smoldering within the party.

6-year-old girl’s non-consensual obscenity: “Don’t tell anyone” was to calm her down…Defendant’s “argument” that she continued to deny committing the crime.

The father of the victim revealed his anger at the defendant’s evasion of his request to spend even one day in jail.