 Shinji Hasuo

 More than 20 people involved in a prostitution group were arrested. Two of them, who are said to have been at the center of the group, are alleged to have forced their female employees into prostitution. The group is called "Natural Amateur Yakko-yakujo Musume. The following is an introduction to the shocking words and actions of the arrested men toward their female employees.

Manager&#8217;s Shocking Remarks to Female Employees Amid 65 Billion Yen Sales in Three Years

 Ippei Hara

 About a week after the House of Councillors passed a bill to revise the Political Funds Control Law, Hiroshige Seko, a member of the Diet who left the Liberal Democratic Party due to the back taxes issue, held a party at a luxury hotel in Tokyo. What did he have to say to the attendees?

Mr. Abe&#8217;s Divine Voice and Seko&#8217;s Candid Words at the First ¥20,000 Party

 Satoru Ota

 Keiichi Wagatsuma

 Maruchan Yakisoba, a longtime seller that has been on the market since November 1975, is about to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Despite its familiarity, or perhaps because it is so familiar, there are many things about Maruchan Yakisoba that we have never paid attention to and may not even be aware of.

The Secret Behind Maruchan Yakisoba 3 Servings, a Long-Standing Bestseller Celebrating Its 50th Anniversary Next Year

 Keisuke Nishi

 She is working as a contract employee of the All Japan Federation of the Deaf and the Blind, and is dressed in a perfect office casual outfit!

 One evening in late June, two women came out of an old building in Shinjuku City together. At first glance, they appeared to be female office workers who had just finished work and were heading home, but they were in fact Kako, the second daughter of the Akishino family.

Princess Kako&#8217;s Office Casual Look Brightens Rainy Season

 A series of sexual assaults on women have been reported at a hotel on the South Korean resort island of Jeju. In some cases, the suspects are hotel employees. We report in detail on the disgusting stories they told to the police and the trouble they got into.

Sexual Assault Suspect Claims Victims Agreed Not to Resist at South Korean Resort

 Naoki Morita/Afro Sports

 Junya Ito, a former member of Japan's national soccer team, has been accused of forcing two women to perform sexual acts on him without their consent. He has filed false charges against the two women who accused him, and both Ito and the women have been referred to prosecutors, but there is a strong possibility that the charges will not be dropped. ......

Junya Ito&#8217;s National Team Comeback Possible if Not Charged

 Takuma Arimura

 Another foolish act of a police maniac has been uncovered. Shogo Nouzuka, of Takaishi City, Osaka Prefecture, was arrested on suspicion of forgery and use of official documents for questioning four men using a fake police identification book. The arrest stemmed from an act of forgery of a driver's license.

Police Enthusiast&#8217;s Forgery Fiasco with Fake License and Phony ID

 The "accounts receivable system" of bill payment has become a problem in the host industry. Although it has been banned in all stores since April of this year, it is said to still continue to exist under different names and methods. We take a closer look at the latest developments in Kabukicho.

Scout Natural Rebranded as Smile Amidst Unchecked Expansion

 Takayuki Ogawauchi (Shinji Ishimaru)

 The Tokyo gubernatorial election was held on July 7. One of the major factors that helped him win the vote was the presence of the "Ishimaru madam," a group of women who are known as "Ishimaru madam," or "madam Ishimaru. What is the power of their "guesswork"?

Purple T-Shirt Group Ishimaru Madams Boosts Shinji Ishimaru&#8217;s National Profile Despite Election Loss

 A 22-year-old mother was arrested for dumping her baby just after birth into a trash can. She put it naked in a plastic bag. Although the baby was not fatal, it could have died from the extreme heat. The following is a detailed account of the mother's statement to the police and the motive for the crime.

Mother Abandons her Newborn baby in Trash During Heatwave

 From Company F's official website (Mr. Lee)

 Ground investigation has also started.

 The former headquarters office of the "Takumi Gumi" was located in the middle of the entertainment district in Minami, Osaka. Company H purchased the land and building last April, but a Taiwanese developer has newly purchased the property. The property has a lot of controversy, but what is the Chinese company's goal...

Developer&#8217;s Strategy in Acquiring Osaka Yakuza HQ for ¥600 Million

 Lee Sang Yun

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we look back at the "Matsumoto Sarin Incident" that occurred on June 27, 1994. We will report on the scene, which was shrouded in mystery.

Playback &#8217;94] &#8220;The Matsumoto Sarin Incident&#8221; &#8211; Everything is a Mystery&#8230; The &#8220;White Fog of Death&#8221; that Struck a Residential Area on a Hot and Humid Night

 Recently, a large-scale exposé occurred at a delicatessen in Tokyo. The trigger for this was the exposure of standing girls in Okubo Park. A reporter familiar with the situation in Kabukicho explains.

Shocking &#8220;service contents&#8221; offered at a &#8220;brothel based on the premise of illegal activities&#8221; revealed by the exposure of &#8220;standing girls&#8221; in Kabukicho&#8230;

 Shinsuke Sakai

 Venus Cafe, a famous location for the movies "Inamura Jane" and "The Second Love from the End," was asked by the city of Kamakura to vacate the premises. The owner of the store was not at all satisfied with the reason given by the city. ......

Famous cafes in famous locations to disappear from Kamakura? Owners are displeased with &#8220;such inconsistent reasoning&#8230;

 Yasutsugu Morimoto was arrested for indecently assaulting a 14-year-old junior high school student. The defendant's defense was that he had no ulterior motive.

Unbelievable Reversal by 35-Year-Old Office Worker Who Engaged in Lewd Acts and Filmed a 14-Year-Old Junior High School Student

 Panoramic/Afro

 Junya Ito, a former member of Japan's national soccer team accused of indecent behavior toward two women, was sent to prosecution along with the women's false accusations. However, the TV stations that reported them were divided in their responses. ......

Diverse Reporting Approaches on Junya Ito&#8217;s Referral to Prosecutors Among Various TV Stations

 Kyodo News

 Commercials featuring famous celebrities have ignited the battle for market share.

 Kao's Attack ZERO Perfect Stick has become a mega-hit, and laundry in Japan is about to change again. Kao, Lion, and P&G have been leading the "laundry revolution" in Japan over the years. Who will lead the new revolution?

Laundry Detergents of Each Company Have Latest Features and the Fierce Market Share Battle

 A man was arrested for selling obscene videos of children under the guise of a public transaction and profiting from it. The man lured junior high school girls and high school girls via SNS and sexually assaulted them. He then filmed and sold the videos. The following is a full report of this horrifying crime.

Sexually Assaulting Junior High School Girls and High School Girls: 44-Year-Old Man Selling Indecent Videos of Children on Mercari

 Asahi Shimbun / Jiji Press, Kyodo News, Afro

 The defendant was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a hit-and-run accident that killed and injured four people in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture. The defendant had been to two izakayas (Japanese-style pubs) just before the accident. However, he denied part of the crime, saying he thought he hit an electric pole. What was the serious lie he told to the owner of the tavern?

Drunk Driving Defendant&#8217;s Astonishing Argument Visiting Two Izakayas Consecutively

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 The "Prince of Sangenjaya," who broke his monopoly on all the Shogi titles, is still immersed in Shogi after his accomplishment.

 FRIDAY interviewed Sho Ito in his hometown of Sangenjaya, where he won all the Shogi titles and defeated Sota Fujii, the 22-time consecutive champion! How was he able to beat the seven-time champion? The new Eio reveals his story.

Why Ito Takumi, the New King of New Wisdom, Beat Sota Fujii, the Seven Crowns

 Rie Ogasawara is a national defense journalist. After graduating from Kansai Gaidai University, she worked as a freelance writer focusing on the Self-Defense Forces and security issues, and is the author of "Self-Defense Forces Personnel Buy Toilet Paper at Bases with Their Own Money" (Fusosha Shinsho), published in 2007. He was awarded the Seishi Sanshuji Award in the 15th "True Modern History" Essay Contest sponsored by the APA Foundation for the Rebuilding of Japan. Columnist for Sankei Shimbun's "Shimbun ni Kakaku! columnist for the Sankei Shimbun.

 Rie Ogasawara

 Afro (1st photo) Kyodo News (3rd photo) Takeo Yui (2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th photos)

 Two years ago in July, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot during a speech, and nine months later Prime Minister Kishida was attacked. What does a highly skilled bodyguard, whose clients include foreign royalty, make of the reality that twice in one year a prime ministerial-level dignitary has been attacked?

Experts in VIP Protection Sound Alarm Over Scene Examination of Former Prime Minister Abe and Prime Minister Kishida

 Rie Ogasawara is a national defense journalist. After graduating from Kansai Gaidai University, she worked as a freelance writer focusing on the Self-Defense Forces and security issues, and published a book titled "Self-Defense Forces Personnel Buy Toilet Paper at Bases with Their Own Money" (Fusosha Shinsho) in 2007. He was awarded the Seishi Sanshuji Award in the 15th "True Modern History" Essay Contest sponsored by the APA Foundation for the Rebuilding of Japan. Columnist for Sankei Shimbun's "Shimbun ni Kakaku! columnist for the Sankei Shimbun.

 Takero Shigumura (1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th pictures) Afro (2nd picture)

 Two years ago in July, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot during a speech, and nine months later Prime Minister Kishida was attacked. How does a skilled bodyguard, whose clients include foreign royalty, view the reality of two prime ministerial-level dignitaries being attacked in one year?


Expert Bodyguard Reveals Biggest Adversaries Encountered So Far From Overseas Royalty to World-Class Athletes

 Masayoshi Katayama

 Politicians are seriously trying to find out more about unidentified phenomena and extraterrestrial life. The group has 88 members, including such big names as Shigeru Ishiba and Shinjiro Koizumi. A key Diet member confesses the behind-the-scenes story behind the launch.

Big Names Including Shigeru Ishiba and Shinjiro Koizumi Join Efforts in UFO Research Inside the Formation of the UFO Parliamentary League

 Friday Mystery Investigation Team Report: 30 or so sightings in the vicinity of Harumi Flag and other tower blocks. ......

 Mysterious key boxes" are secretly becoming a hot topic on SNS and other social networking sites. A number of unidentified key boxes have been placed on utility poles and other locations in the Tokyo Bay area, adding to the mystery. When we interviewed a person who is already working on the problem...

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Manager’s Shocking Remarks to Female Employees Amid 65 Billion Yen Sales in Three Years

Mr. Abe’s Divine Voice and Seko’s Candid Words at the First ¥20,000 Party

The Secret Behind Maruchan Yakisoba 3 Servings, a Long-Standing Bestseller Celebrating Its 50th Anniversary Next Year

Princess Kako’s Office Casual Look Brightens Rainy Season

Sexual Assault Suspect Claims Victims Agreed Not to Resist at South Korean Resort

Junya Ito’s National Team Comeback Possible if Not Charged

Police Enthusiast’s Forgery Fiasco with Fake License and Phony ID

Scout Natural Rebranded as Smile Amidst Unchecked Expansion

Purple T-Shirt Group Ishimaru Madams Boosts Shinji Ishimaru’s National Profile Despite Election Loss

Mother Abandons her Newborn baby in Trash During Heatwave

Developer’s Strategy in Acquiring Osaka Yakuza HQ for ¥600 Million

Playback ’94] “The Matsumoto Sarin Incident” – Everything is a Mystery… The “White Fog of Death” that Struck a Residential Area on a Hot and Humid Night

Shocking “service contents” offered at a “brothel based on the premise of illegal activities” revealed by the exposure of “standing girls” in Kabukicho…

Famous cafes in famous locations to disappear from Kamakura? Owners are displeased with “such inconsistent reasoning…