 Miss University of Tokyo, Akisai Kamiya Essay #4: "If I don't get 10,000 hits, I can't get stimulated anymore. ......

 Miss University of Tokyo, Akisai KamiyaEssay #4]"I can no longer get stimulated unless I get 10,000 buzzes. ......" That's what Kamiya reveals about her "SNS addiction" and what she thinks about it now.

False Rumor Lawsuit and SNS Addiction Reflections by Miss Todai

 Sari Yoshizawa

 The Dubai project that has become a hot topic on the Internet is real. Even after passing the audition, hardship awaits you, but the pay is extremely unbeatable. A person with experience reveals the contents of the project, which is shrouded in a veil of secrecy.

Dubai Job Horror Forced to Eat Excrement for 5 Million Yen a Day — Still Chasing SNS Fame

 Keisuke Nishi

 Taro Aso, the LDP's top advisor to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (68), was relegated to an honorary position with the birth of the new prime minister. However, as the leader of a 47-member faction, he is still keeping a close eye on the current administration. What does the kingmaker have in store for the "downing of Ishiba" and beyond...

Taro Aso LDP Supreme Advisor a 84-Year-Old Kingmaker Looks Ahead While Taking a Morning Walk

 JMPA (1st and 4th photos) Hiroyuki Komatsu

 In a beige set-up, she interacts with children participating in the "Thanksgiving Festival for Greenery" She will visit Brazil in June

 On May 10, Princess Kako attended the "Thanksgiving Festival for Greenery" organized by the Forestry Agency and other organizations and interacted with children, showing her "brilliant work ethic" despite her extremely busy schedule in preparation for her visit to Brazil in June and her energetic performance of her official duties.

Princess Kako Shines Through a Grueling Schedule Even in the Summer Heat

 Kyodo News

 An active pharmacist sounds a warning bell

 Over-the-counter medicines are now available at convenience stores. It is inevitable that overdose caused by cough medicines, which has become a problem even in the past, will increase dramatically in the future. Restrictions will be set, but pharmacists on the frontline are quick to point out that they are meaningless.

Japan’s Self-Medication Boom Fuels Overdose Crisis

 Motoo Naka/Afro

 Shiori Yamao is the official candidate of the National Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) for the House of Councillors election to be held this summer. However, behind her back, the KDP's approval rating has plummeted. The Internet is also voicing its disbelief. ......

Support for the Democratic Party of Japan plummets with the approval of the &#8220;controversial&#8221; Shiori Yamao and others, and not only the public but also &#8220;TV stations are disappointed.

 Masahiro Ojima

 Takero Shigumura

 The "funeral" of Inagawa-kai President Jiro Kiyota was held on May 15. More than 100 yakuza gathered from all over the country for the occasion of the final greeting to a major figure in the world of yakuza. Nonfiction writer Masahiro Ojima talks about the customs and traditions related to yakuza "funerals.

 On May 15, the "funeral" of the president of the Inagawa Association was held with great solemnity. It is said that several hundred million yen in monetary offerings were handed over at the funeral, but there are many other customs and practices related to "funerals" in the yakuza world. We will now take a closer look at the actual situation.

At the &#8220;Inagawa-kai funeral&#8221; attended by the Yamaguchigumi VI, several hundred million yen was given as incense money&#8230; The &#8220;funeral situation&#8221; of a gang wrapped in a veil.

 Aida En

 Playback] looks back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. Tokyo Chikara Meshi" was launched in 2011 and quickly grew to 100 restaurants a year later. What was the reason for its untimely decline?

Playback &#8217;15] From about 140 to 15 restaurants in 2 years&#8230; Why &#8220;Tokyo Chikara Meshi&#8221;&#8216;s breakthrough was over in an instant.

 Shinji Hasuo

 An unemployed suspect, 32-year-old Takeshi Wada, a resident of Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, was caught red-handed after holding his family hostage in his home. Why did Wada commit the murder? A criminal expert unravels the "dark side" of the suspect's mind, who is said to have been a recluse.

Anger at mother&#8217;s warning while listening to music&#8221;&#8230;32-year-old man &#8220;cold stare immediately after his arrest&#8221; Expert points out the darkness.

 Takero Yui (1st photo)

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. This time, we take up the "Funabashi 18-year-old girl murder case" that took place in April 2003. Why did the girl bury her former classmate alive?

Playback &#8217;15] The 18-Year-Old Murderer of Funabashi 18-Year-Old Girl Who Begged for Her Life and Was Buried Alive&#8230;

 Takuma Arimura

 On May 20, '25, an unemployed suspect, Takeshi Wada, was arrested after a stand-in incident in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture. The suspect took his mother and sister hostage and holed himself up in an apartment for about seven hours. A cameraman captured the tense scene.

Tense Standoff at Funabashi Hostage Incident Threat to Kill if Police Don’t Leave

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Takeshi Kinugawa, Kyodo News (2nd photo)

 Former Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Taku Eto resigned after saying, "We have enough rice to sell. He was replaced by former Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, but the outlook is not bright. What was behind the appointment?

Urgent Appointment of Koizumi Sparks Concerns Over Repeat Sexy Remarks Controversy

 On May 20, the revised Entertainment Establishments Control Law was enacted, banning scouting. The police have been cracking down on scout groups, and the effects of the crackdown are beginning to be felt in adult entertainment establishments as well.

Crackdown on Scout Groups Spurs Rise in Independent Sex Work

 Kenichiro Wagatsuma, Ken Kobayashi, Mizuho Takagi, Kenichiro Wagatsuma, Ken Kobayashi, Mizuho Takagi, YouTube "Hikage no Koe" Reporting Team

 The hit-and-run murder of two people in Miharu-cho, Fukushima Prefecture, occurred in 2008. The "Hikage no Koe" team exchanged letters with M, the murderer, and heard his "voice. What is the "loneliness" of M, who committed the crime for the selfish reason of "wanting to go back to prison"?

Man Who Killed Two Volunteers Days After Release Claims He Wanted to Return to Prison

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 Pasya/Afro

 Takashi Tachibana changed the name of his party to "NHK Party. However, behind the scenes, a new allegation has surfaced. It was done in a very clever way, which surprised even legal experts. ......

Legal Expert Points Out Issues in Takashi Tachibana’s Sudden Poster Fee Padding Allegation

 Two Chinese nationals were arrested for driving drunk, seriously injuring four elementary school students, and fleeing the scene. They had been drinking for several hours just before the incident. Experts pointed out the challenges ahead. We also introduce some of the suspects' appalling arguments.

Two Chinese Suspects in Hit-and-Run of Four Kids After Hours of Drinking Offer Absurd Excuse

 Takehiro Shigumura (1st to 2nd, 7th to 15th) Kazuhiko Nakamura (3rd to 6th, 16th to 17th)

 More than 100 yakuza from all over Japan gathered at Inagawa Kaikan in Yokohama for the "funeral" of Jiro Kiyota, the president of Inagawa-kai. There was also the leader of the Yamaguchi Gumi VI, Shinobu Tsukasa. The following is a detailed report of his visit accompanied by the top leaders, including the young leader Mr. Takeuchi.

100+ Yakuza Gather at Inagawa-kai Boss Funeral; Yamaguchi-gumi Leader Tsukasa Attends with Strong Presence

 A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of child prostitution. He invited a 17-year-old high school girl to his home and performed indecent acts on her. The man stated that he received naked pictures from 30 or 40 other people. What were his surprising luring words to the girls?

26-Year-Old Man Arrested for Lewd Acts on High School Girls, Claimed 40 Sent Him Nude Photos

 Masaharu Uemoto (5th photo)

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. This time, we focus on the "long day" of the arrest of Aum Shinrikyo's Shoko Asahara on May 16, 1995. It was the "beginning of the end" for Aum Shinrikyo.

Playback &#8217;95] The &#8220;Beginning of the End&#8221; of Aum Shinrikyo&#8230; The whole story of &#8220;Asahara&#8217;s Arrest&#8221; watched by the whole nation

 Hiroshi Shibachi

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. This time, we take a look at the "Osaka Serial Murder Case," a heinous crime that was not widely reported in the shadow of the Aum Shinrikyo Aum Shinrikyo uprising in May 1995.

Playback &#8217;95] &#8220;The Osaka Serial Dismemberment Murder Case,&#8221; a Rare Violent Crime Hiding in the Shadows of the Aum Commotion

 Rena Masuyama

 Courtesy of Sameh Ahmed

 The conflict between Hamas, an Islamic organization, and the Israeli army broke out in October 2011. Sameh Ahmed, a journalist living in the Gaza Strip, Palestine, whose nine-month-old son was taken from him in an airstrike, described the current situation in his hometown as "hell.

Document] A year and a half after the outbreak of war&#8230; &#8220;Disintegration and Despair&#8221; in the Gaza Strip, Palestine: A Fearful Local Photo Report

 Aida En (except the first one)

 There is a company where almost all the employees are former female announcers. The company was founded by a woman who herself was an announcer for Aomori Broadcasting Co. The company provides event hosting and public relations services to the media. The company celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. We closely observe the beautiful faces of the employees!

Tears of Regret Every Time a Professional Baseball Game is Broadcast&#8230; &#8220;Beautiful Employees&#8221; at a Company Where Almost All Staff Are Former Female Announcers Tell Their Unique Lives

 A 45-year-old man called 110 and said, "I killed two people. He allegedly strangled his mother and sister at home with an electric cord and killed them. The motive for the crime was that he was "tired of taking care of them. Here is an expert's interpretation of the suspect's psychological state.

A 45-year-old man who &#8220;strangled himself with an electric cord&#8221; and &#8220;killed his sister because he was tired of taking care of his mother&#8221; called 110.

 Pineapo Urach

 While traditional backstreet entertainment districts are disappearing all over the country, there is a snack bar in Miyazaki that retains the vestiges of the old "blue line". Underground explorer Pinappo Urach actually went inside one.

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False Rumor Lawsuit and SNS Addiction Reflections by Miss Todai

Dubai Job Horror Forced to Eat Excrement for 5 Million Yen a Day — Still Chasing SNS Fame

Taro Aso LDP Supreme Advisor a 84-Year-Old Kingmaker Looks Ahead While Taking a Morning Walk

Princess Kako Shines Through a Grueling Schedule Even in the Summer Heat

Japan’s Self-Medication Boom Fuels Overdose Crisis

Support for the Democratic Party of Japan plummets with the approval of the “controversial” Shiori Yamao and others, and not only the public but also “TV stations are disappointed.

At the “Inagawa-kai funeral” attended by the Yamaguchigumi VI, several hundred million yen was given as incense money… The “funeral situation” of a gang wrapped in a veil.

Playback ’15] From about 140 to 15 restaurants in 2 years… Why “Tokyo Chikara Meshi”‘s breakthrough was over in an instant.

Anger at mother’s warning while listening to music”…32-year-old man “cold stare immediately after his arrest” Expert points out the darkness.

Playback ’15] The 18-Year-Old Murderer of Funabashi 18-Year-Old Girl Who Begged for Her Life and Was Buried Alive…

Tense Standoff at Funabashi Hostage Incident Threat to Kill if Police Don’t Leave

Urgent Appointment of Koizumi Sparks Concerns Over Repeat Sexy Remarks Controversy

Crackdown on Scout Groups Spurs Rise in Independent Sex Work

Man Who Killed Two Volunteers Days After Release Claims He Wanted to Return to Prison

Legal Expert Points Out Issues in Takashi Tachibana’s Sudden Poster Fee Padding Allegation

Two Chinese Suspects in Hit-and-Run of Four Kids After Hours of Drinking Offer Absurd Excuse

100+ Yakuza Gather at Inagawa-kai Boss Funeral; Yamaguchi-gumi Leader Tsukasa Attends with Strong Presence

26-Year-Old Man Arrested for Lewd Acts on High School Girls, Claimed 40 Sent Him Nude Photos

Playback ’95] The “Beginning of the End” of Aum Shinrikyo… The whole story of “Asahara’s Arrest” watched by the whole nation

Playback ’95] “The Osaka Serial Dismemberment Murder Case,” a Rare Violent Crime Hiding in the Shadows of the Aum Commotion

Document] A year and a half after the outbreak of war… “Disintegration and Despair” in the Gaza Strip, Palestine: A Fearful Local Photo Report

Tears of Regret Every Time a Professional Baseball Game is Broadcast… “Beautiful Employees” at a Company Where Almost All Staff Are Former Female Announcers Tell Their Unique Lives

A 45-year-old man who “strangled himself with an electric cord” and “killed his sister because he was tired of taking care of his mother” called 110.

Behind the Curtains of Ueno Town, Inside Miyazaki’s Secretive Take-Out Snack Bars