 Born in Tokyo in 1977. Nonfiction writer. He has reported and written about culture, history, and medicine in Japan and abroad. His books include "Absolute Poverty," "The Body," "The House of 'Demons'," "43 Killing Intentions," "Let's Talk about Real Poverty," "Reporto: Who Kills Japanese Language Ability," and "Children Hurt Each Other.

 Kota Ishii

 ZUMA Press/Afro

 Kabukicho host clubs have become a hotbed of social problems such as "stand-up" girls. Kabukicho in Shinjuku has become a mecca for host clubs. Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii reports on the "King of Hosts" who has risen to the top. Part 2" will be delivered in this issue.

Yoritomo and Ryusei reign&#8230;Kabukicho host club &#8220;taboo to pull from other establishments&#8221; new strategy of the &#8220;emperor&#8221;.

 Born in Tokyo in 1977. Nonfiction writer. He has reported and written about culture, history, and medicine in Japan and abroad. His books include "Absolute Poverty," "The Body," "The House of 'Demons'," "43 Killing Intentions," "Let's Talk about Real Poverty," "Reporto: Who Kills Japanese Language Ability," and "Hurtful Children.

 Host clubs have become a hotbed of social problems such as "stand-up" girls. Kabukicho in Shinjuku has become a mecca for host clubs. Nonfiction writer Ishii Kota brings to life the "King of Hosts" who has risen to the top. Part 1

A host club in Kabukicho, a sacred place in Tokyo, is a breeding ground for &#8220;stand-up&#8221; girls&#8230; The man who rose to the top of the host club has run aground after only three months.

 Sayuri Saito

 Afro (1st photo)

 Are the ¥400 billion "Okome (rice) coupons" a tribute to the JA? Suzuki's return to "reduced production" will inevitably keep the price of rice high. This article exposes the dark side of the "political-government-industry triangle" that prioritizes the farmers' vote over the people's livelihood, and the foolish policy that will not help the farmers even if the coupons are distributed.

Production Cuts Return as Rice Increase Withdrawn, ¥400 Billion Coupons Favor JA

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 It has been a long time since the "1,000-yen ramen barrier" was first mentioned. With inflation driving up the price of many things, what is the right price for ramen? We asked ramen writer Captain Ide.

Ramen for 1,000 Yen? The Social Media Critics Who Haven’t Got the Memo

 On November 13, the freelance announcer reported on her SNS that she had passed the bar exam. We interviewed Yamamoto directly!

From Announcer to Lawyer: Mona Yamamoto Passes Bar Exam, Inspired by Chino Kikuma

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 There is a rumor that "Shibuya Yokocho" in Shibuya's Miyashita Park, which opened in 2008, has no customers. Most of the customers are said to be foreigners, but how did this happen? We asked the customers on site for their opinions.

Is Shibuya Yokocho Just for Tourists? Locals and Visitors Share Their Thoughts

 A legal battle is being waged between Selling Net Advertising Group, a TSE Growth listed company, and representatives of the web media who criticize the company. How should freedom of speech and privacy be protected in the Internet society?

Ureru Net Advertising Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Attempt to Stifle Free Speech

 Selling.net Advertising Inc., a TSE Growth listed company, and a representative of an online media outlet that criticized the company are locked in a bitter legal battle. What was the company's "redirection" method? And what will the judicial decision be? ......

Court Rules on Ureru Net Advertising Company in Personal Information Disclosure Case

 Financial planner and representative of Rapport Consulting Office. After graduating from Nagoya University's Faculty of Engineering, he worked for a securities company and an insurance agency before setting up his own business. He is a first-class financial planning technician, CFP®, certified real estate transaction specialist, and sauna and spa professional.

 Hiroki Takekuni

 The "1,030,000 yen barrier" will be 1,230,000 yen? The year-end adjustment in 2025 will be a total loss if you leave it to your company! The "ultimate checklist" to prevent omissions of the new "deduction for specified relatives" and tax returns is now available. Fully grasp the complicated revision and get back the overpaid taxes.

Explainer: 1.03 Million Yen Income Threshold Updates and What to Check Before Year-End Tax Filing

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

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 A woman in her 50s attempted to break into the home of BTS member Jong Guk, while a 65-year-old woman claiming to be the "wife" of Japan's national soccer player, Nakamura Keito, was stalked by a man who was "stalking" her. ...

BTS’s Jungkook Targeted at Home with Obscene DMs to Japan Soccer Team

 On November 27, the Tokyo District Court heard the trial of two defendants, including a representative of a construction company, charged with robbery, arrest, confinement, and manslaughter for confining, assaulting, and injuring a male business partner. What was the reason for their persistent assault? ......

Shaved His Head with Clippers and Used a Heated Frying Pan to Detain and Assault a Male Business Partner

 The first trial of a man accused of obstructing business by force for spraying a fire extinguisher into the kitchen car of a man who was selling baby sponge cakes was held at the Tokyo District Court on November 25. The man said that he was obsessed with his pride as a yakuza.

Gang Member Boasts of Yakuza Pride After Menacing with Food Truck and Fire Extinguisher

 Nakahira

 A former cab driver who sexually assaulted several female customers by inducing them to take sleeping pills and putting them in a coma was brought to trial. While the defendant stated that he did not remember the incident, interviews with the people involved revealed that he was acting in a manner that could be considered "destroying evidence.

Five Victims Suffer Coma-Inducing Attack as Taxi Driver Admits Insanity but Executed Premeditated Crimes

 The number of bankruptcies of cabarets and girls' bars is increasing. On the other hand, we often hear people say that "cabarets are boring. In looking for the cause, we found that a "change in awareness" on the part of both cast members and customers has created a rift between the two groups.

Why People Say Cabaret Clubs Are Boring: Empty Conversations and Influencer Aspirations

 Izumi Nakagawa

 The extraordinary life force of the brown bear that "even a bullet through the heart won't stop it". Why are professionals in the hunting community concerned about the ban on extermination by police officers? We look at the fear of a counterattack at 45 km/h and the "iron rule of sniping" that can make the difference between life and death.

Even a Shot to the Heart Won’t Stop Brown Bears as Experts Warn Over Police Removal Efforts

 An elderly couple died when their Porsche ran out of control on the Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway at 268 km/h. The defendant's car was hit by a rear-end collision. The first trial was held for the defendant in the accident in which an elderly couple was killed by the rear-ended car. The defendant denied part of the indictment, saying that he was not driving in a way that was difficult to control. The prosecution pointed out the defendant's motive.

Porsche Speeds at 268 km/h on Tokyo Expressway… Elderly Couple Killed in Crash; Prosecutors Stun with Defendant’s Motive—55-Year-Old Driver

 Masayoshi Katayama (Journalist)

 A huge scaffold installed in a multi-level parking garage of a shopping center in Chiba City was peeled off by a gust of wind and collapsed to cover the area around the promenade where people pass by during the daytime. Strong winds continue to cause damage across Japan, and it is no wonder that killer gusts of wind could occur anywhere at any time.

Global Warming Fuels Fierce Winds as Destructive Gusts Tear Through Multi-Story Parking Garage in Chiba City

 Shinjin Sakai

 November 19 is International Men's Day. Prior to this day, an educational event was held and many middle-aged men gathered for a lecture on "male menopause (LOH)" given by a specialist doctor. What is the wrong knowledge and responses that were discussed there...

Annual loss of 1.2 trillion yen!　It&#8217;s not depression&#8230;&#8221; Fear of &#8220;male menopause,&#8221; a &#8220;silent disease&#8221; for those in their 40s

 Hiroyuki Sasaki, entertainment journalist

 Mr. Takashi Tachibana of the "NHK Party" was arrested on suspicion of defamation. While he is in police custody, NHK has announced that it expects to receive 10 times more demand letters in the second half of this fiscal year than it did last year. ......

Behind the arrest of Takashi Tachibana, the tragedy of those who believed in the N-Kokuto party, which NHK is &#8220;targeting&#8221; 10 times more than before.

 There has been a string of damage from bear attacks, including accidents resulting in injuries even in prefectures where no damage was reported last year. We have compiled a map of the damage and discovered some horrifying facts. Here are some of the horrifying facts revealed by the map.

Alarm Report] Number of Victims Doubles! The horrifying truth revealed by the &#8220;Attack MAP&#8221; of the &#8220;man-eating bears&#8221; that have gone berserk.

 In this issue of Playback, we take a look back at what this magazine was reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. The year '95 is called "the first year of the Internet" in Japan. In its early days, the Internet was a world where "anything goes. We report on the state of affairs at that time.

Playback &#8217;95] The early days of the Internet, when &#8220;anything goes&#8221;&#8230; Drugs could be bought through PC communications!

 Pasya/Afro

 The battle of the onnagata has broken out. On November 26, Sohei Kamiya, 48, the representative of the Sangen-tei Party, held a press conference in the Diet and announced that Mizuho Umemura, 47, a member of the House of Councilors, had been removed as a board member (decision-making body).

The &#8220;Melancholy&#8221; of Sangen Party Representative Munehide Kamiya in Mayuko Toyoda vs. Mizuho Umemura

 Hideki Asai

 The famous "Soba Boro" store also closed its doors. What is the desperate reason why the town's confectionery shops are being forced into a "record number" of bankruptcies? Egg shock, utility costs, difficulty in finding successors... The flavors of Japan's "four seasons" are quietly disappearing.

Record Number of Confectionery Shops Going Bankrupt Due to Severe Conditions

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 On November 26, three stand-up girls were arrested while waiting for customers in Umeda, Osaka. It is said that the number of street vendors around "American Street" where they were arrested has recently drastically decreased. What is the "reason" for the decrease, which is different from the situation in Kabukicho?

News

Yoritomo and Ryusei reign…Kabukicho host club “taboo to pull from other establishments” new strategy of the “emperor”.

A host club in Kabukicho, a sacred place in Tokyo, is a breeding ground for “stand-up” girls… The man who rose to the top of the host club has run aground after only three months.

Production Cuts Return as Rice Increase Withdrawn, ¥400 Billion Coupons Favor JA

Ramen for 1,000 Yen? The Social Media Critics Who Haven’t Got the Memo

From Announcer to Lawyer: Mona Yamamoto Passes Bar Exam, Inspired by Chino Kikuma

Is Shibuya Yokocho Just for Tourists? Locals and Visitors Share Their Thoughts

Ureru Net Advertising Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Attempt to Stifle Free Speech

Court Rules on Ureru Net Advertising Company in Personal Information Disclosure Case

Explainer: 1.03 Million Yen Income Threshold Updates and What to Check Before Year-End Tax Filing

BTS’s Jungkook Targeted at Home with Obscene DMs to Japan Soccer Team

Shaved His Head with Clippers and Used a Heated Frying Pan to Detain and Assault a Male Business Partner

Gang Member Boasts of Yakuza Pride After Menacing with Food Truck and Fire Extinguisher

Five Victims Suffer Coma-Inducing Attack as Taxi Driver Admits Insanity but Executed Premeditated Crimes

Why People Say Cabaret Clubs Are Boring: Empty Conversations and Influencer Aspirations

Even a Shot to the Heart Won’t Stop Brown Bears as Experts Warn Over Police Removal Efforts

Porsche Speeds at 268 km/h on Tokyo Expressway… Elderly Couple Killed in Crash; Prosecutors Stun with Defendant’s Motive—55-Year-Old Driver

Global Warming Fuels Fierce Winds as Destructive Gusts Tear Through Multi-Story Parking Garage in Chiba City

Annual loss of 1.2 trillion yen!　It’s not depression…” Fear of “male menopause,” a “silent disease” for those in their 40s

Behind the arrest of Takashi Tachibana, the tragedy of those who believed in the N-Kokuto party, which NHK is “targeting” 10 times more than before.

Alarm Report] Number of Victims Doubles! The horrifying truth revealed by the “Attack MAP” of the “man-eating bears” that have gone berserk.

Playback ’95] The early days of the Internet, when “anything goes”… Drugs could be bought through PC communications!

The “Melancholy” of Sangen Party Representative Munehide Kamiya in Mayuko Toyoda vs. Mizuho Umemura

Record Number of Confectionery Shops Going Bankrupt Due to Severe Conditions

Street Solicitation Declines on Osaka’s American Street Due to Unique Local Factors

News

Yoritomo and Ryusei reign…Kabukicho host club “taboo to pull from other establishments” new strategy of the “emperor”.

A host club in Kabukicho, a sacred place in Tokyo, is a breeding ground for “stand-up” girls… The man who rose to the top of the host club has run aground after only three months.

Production Cuts Return as Rice Increase Withdrawn, ¥400 Billion Coupons Favor JA

Ramen for 1,000 Yen? The Social Media Critics Who Haven’t Got the Memo

From Announcer to Lawyer: Mona Yamamoto Passes Bar Exam, Inspired by Chino Kikuma

Is Shibuya Yokocho Just for Tourists? Locals and Visitors Share Their Thoughts

Ureru Net Advertising Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Attempt to Stifle Free Speech

Court Rules on Ureru Net Advertising Company in Personal Information Disclosure Case

Explainer: 1.03 Million Yen Income Threshold Updates and What to Check Before Year-End Tax Filing

BTS’s Jungkook Targeted at Home with Obscene DMs to Japan Soccer Team

Shaved His Head with Clippers and Used a Heated Frying Pan to Detain and Assault a Male Business Partner

Gang Member Boasts of Yakuza Pride After Menacing with Food Truck and Fire Extinguisher

Five Victims Suffer Coma-Inducing Attack as Taxi Driver Admits Insanity but Executed Premeditated Crimes

Why People Say Cabaret Clubs Are Boring: Empty Conversations and Influencer Aspirations

Even a Shot to the Heart Won’t Stop Brown Bears as Experts Warn Over Police Removal Efforts

Porsche Speeds at 268 km/h on Tokyo Expressway… Elderly Couple Killed in Crash; Prosecutors Stun with Defendant’s Motive—55-Year-Old Driver

Global Warming Fuels Fierce Winds as Destructive Gusts Tear Through Multi-Story Parking Garage in Chiba City

Annual loss of 1.2 trillion yen! It’s not depression…” Fear of “male menopause,” a “silent disease” for those in their 40s

Behind the arrest of Takashi Tachibana, the tragedy of those who believed in the N-Kokuto party, which NHK is “targeting” 10 times more than before.

Alarm Report] Number of Victims Doubles! The horrifying truth revealed by the “Attack MAP” of the “man-eating bears” that have gone berserk.

Playback ’95] The early days of the Internet, when “anything goes”… Drugs could be bought through PC communications!

The “Melancholy” of Sangen Party Representative Munehide Kamiya in Mayuko Toyoda vs. Mizuho Umemura

Record Number of Confectionery Shops Going Bankrupt Due to Severe Conditions

Street Solicitation Declines on Osaka’s American Street Due to Unique Local Factors

Annual loss of 1.2 trillion yen!　It’s not depression…” Fear of “male menopause,” a “silent disease” for those in their 40s