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 The "January Dissolution" is becoming more and more realistic.

 The "Cold War between Japan and China" is coming to an end, and the "worst-case scenario" is now in sight. In addition to trade sanctions, there is an increasing risk of physical damage. After only one month in office, the administration has already reached a critical juncture.

Ongoing Japan–China Standoff Raises Concerns Over Potential Worst-Case Scenarios

 Toru Yokota

 In recent years, incidents of bears appearing in the wild and human casualties caused by bears have been on the increase, and bear extermination has become an urgent issue. What is happening at bear hunting sites? We will accompany the hunters and report the reality of what we saw there.

On-Site Look at Hunters’ Dangerous Encounter With a Large Hokkaidō Brown Bear

 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," "Social Map of Disparity and Divide," and "Children Who Hurt Each Other.

 Kota Ishii, nonfiction writer

 Host clubs are a breeding ground for a variety of problems, including "stand-up drinking" and rip-offs. The reason why host clubs have flourished in Kabukicho has a long and deep history. Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii presents "The History of Kabukicho Hosts" (Part 1).

How an affair led to the creation of a Kabukichō host club popular among street-working girls

 Kota Ishii (Nonfiction writer)

 Host clubs are a hotbed of problems such as "tachimbo" and rip-offs. The reason behind the rise and fall of host clubs in Kabukicho has a long and deep history. Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii presents "The History of Kabukicho Hosts" (Part 2).

Inside Club Ai: Knife Threats and a Clientele of 60–70% Enjo-kōsei Girls

 Blank Green

 Recently, the number of underage girls in the Kabukicho and Okubo Park neighborhoods has been increasing. There is a struggle between male prostitutes who want to avoid the risk of arrest and underage girls who want to earn money. What is the latest trend of girls falsifying their ages?

MyNumber checks spread in Kabukichō as underage girls adopt a new method of age falsification

 Nakahira Ryo

 Shinji Hasuo, NAKAHIRA (6th photo)

 On November 13, a 74-year-old man murdered a 29-year-old woman who lived with him in Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama. Neighbors said they did not know the woman lived there. What was the relationship between the suspect and the woman?

“A Woman Lived There?” — Uncovering the Suspect’s Ties to the 29-Year-Old Victim in the Yokohama Murder Case

 Takero Yui, Jiji Press, Inc.

 The first trial for the appeal of the large ski bus accident in which 15 people lost their lives was held. The defendants, including the president of the operating company, pleaded not guilty. However, immediately after the accident, the people involved in the accident revealed a shoddy management system and a clear lack of skill on the part of the driver.

Ski Bus Driver Admitted Lack of Driving Ability Prior to Fatal Crash

 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Akita Camp/AP/Afro

 As of the end of October, 196 people have been injured by bears, the worst number ever recorded in the survey conducted since 2006. Behind the scenes, the economic damage is also enormous. ......

Bear sightings slash local sales, highlighting major economic losses

 Shinji Hasuo

 On November 6, Yamada, who pretended to be a cameraman and indecently assaulted a junior high school girl, was sentenced. We look back on the case and Yamada's words and actions, which did not seem to indicate any remorse at the trial.

Fake photographer’s verdict reveals unrepentant behavior after indecent acts against a minor

 The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has re-arrested two men and newly arrested a woman on suspicion of confining a dead man in Ibaraki Prefecture in October. What will happen to the investigation? A crime journalist asked.

Newly arrested woman panicked at news cameras and reveals her role in the Sakai body abandonment case

 Shinji Hasuo (except '99 photo)

 The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has arrested three men and a woman, including Yasuo Matsuzawa, for plotting to take over a real estate management company called Hanamasa. Known as a "con man of rare talent," this magazine once caught a glimpse of Matsuzawa's "dark connections.

Matsuzawa’s arrest reveals the dark connections first noted 26 years ago

 On November 17, the Tokyo District Court heard the first trial of a man accused of theft for stealing cash from a passenger during a baggage check at Haneda Airport. The reason for the crime was distorted vanity. The sentencing hearing will be held on November 25.

Haneda security screener admits in court to stealing cash to feel superior

 Takehide Mizutani

 The trial for the shooting deaths of two Japanese nationals in Manila on August 15 began in the Philippines. The trial of the two perpetrators has begun in the Philippines. In the background of the hitmen being hired for an unbelievable amount of money, the darkness of the Philippine gun society was spreading.

Trial Opens in Manila Murder of Japanese Man: Low-Cost Contract Killing Market Exposed

 On November 17, a jury trial was held for an executive of the scout group "Natural," who is accused of indecent assault and confinement of a man who had violated the group's rules. What were the details of the lynching?

Inside the Court Testimony Exposing Natural’s Leaders and Their Brutal Torture Practices

 Masaharu Uemoto

 In this issue of Playback, we take a look back at what this magazine was reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. This time, the article introduces the "hair fetish stores" that appeared in 1995, 30 years ago, as the bullsella boom was becoming more and more mature.

Playback &#8217;95] 300,000 yen for a direct cut&#8230; &#8220;Hair fetish stores&#8221; appeared at the height of the bullsella boom.

 Xinhua/Afro

 China, which is opposed to Prime Minister Sanae Koichi's "existential crisis situation" comment regarding the Taiwan contingency, has been responding in various ways that are unpleasant for Japan. This is true even on social networking sites, but why we should not let our "anger" get the better of us. ......

Anger Management&#8221; to Avoid &#8220;Beheading&#8221; Postings, Diplomats with Both Hands in Their Pockets, and China&#8217;s &#8220;Playing Pots

 Financial planner/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 number of traffic accidents involving a foreigner is rapidly increasing. What are the 7 remedies to avoid "crying oneself to sleep"? We explain the ironclad rules that you can't afford to lose if you don't know them, such as CALI victim's claims and the Government Security Program.

A sharp increase in the number of traffic accidents in which the perpetrator is a foreigner! What you need to know to avoid &#8220;crying yourself to sleep&#8221; due to uninsured or fleeing from a car accident.

 Pinappo backchannel

 We went to Nishi-Kawaguchi in September to find out what has happened since the sauna was busted for offering illegal sexual services. We went back to the sauna to find out what happened behind the scenes. ......

The sauna in Nishi-Kawaguchi was not only for illegal sexual services&#8230;&#8221; Undercover interview revealed the &#8220;inside story.

 Hideki Asai

 Is "Denenchofu" old fashioned? One in six residents of Minato-ku is a company president. What are the reasons for this trend, and the fear of "marginalization" that is creeping into this wealthy town?

Is &#8220;Denenchofu&#8221; obsolete? One out of six residents is a president&#8230; &#8220;The compelling reason&#8221; why wealthy people are rushing to Minato-ku.

 The number of fake policemen scams by "Kokusai Tokuryu" is rapidly increasing. This is a scam that is almost never perpetrated in other countries, but for some reason it is rampant only in Japan. Nonfiction writer Ryo Fujiwara explains why.

Why Scammers Use “+” International Numbers: Inside the Sophisticated Tactics of Japan’s Rising Fake-Police Fraud

 One month has passed since the October 15 murders of two women residents at a nursing home in Saitama Prefecture. A suspect, a former employee, was arrested on the day of the murders, but the motive for the murders and other "mysteries" continue to pile up...

A Month On, the Motive Remains Murky in the Saitama Nursing Home Killing Case

 JMPA

 Prince Akishino's family attended the opening ceremony of the Deaflympics. Kako wore a gorgeous pink one-piece dress. The brand's PR manager talks about the surprising response and Kako's thoughts on the one-piece dress.

Designer Moved to Consider Re-Release: The Story Behind Princess Kako’s Stunning Pink Dress

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

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 Takashi Tachibana, leader of the "Party to Protect the People from NHK," was arrested on charges of defamation. Tachibana had received a suspended sentence in a previous trial, and it appears that he is aiming for the same thing this time. ......

After His Arrest, NHK Party’s Takashi Tachibana Shifts From Defiance to Apparent Confession—But Is There a Hidden Strategy?

 Nanako

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 It has been a little over a month since Bunshun's "raid report. ...... There have been no further reports since then, and Yonekura Ryoko has been out of the public eye since late August. Some are wondering if she will quit her acting career as well, and we asked industry insiders what they had to say.

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