 Akira Ikoma

 History of the "Revision" of the Entertainment Establishments Control Law: (1) Part 1

 The revised Entertainment Establishments Control Law, which came into effect in June, has caused confusion in the adult entertainment industry. 38 amendments have been made to the law, which was enacted in 1948. A sex industry journalist looks into the history of this law, which has changed according to the needs of the times.

Gambling, Dancing, Drinking—What the Entertainment Law Once TargetedGambling, Dancing, Drinking—What the Entertainment Law Once Targeted

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 Sanae Takaichi is virtually the spearhead of the campaign to remove Ishiba from office, and she is now in the running for president. She is seeking to rally the right wing of the LDP to restore her party's power, but the key to her success will be her visit to Yasukuni Shrine on August 15, the anniversary of the end of the war. ......

Prospects for Japan’s First Female Prime Minister Dim as Takaichi Faces Party Confusion

 History of Amendments to the Entertainment Establishments Control Law: (1) Part 2

 This is a series of articles tracing the changes over the past 77 years of the Entertainment Establishments Control Law. When it was first enacted, the Entertainment Establishments Control Law covered entertainment such as eating and drinking in bars and cafes. However, after prostitution was banned, the law became a law regulating "sex services" that emerged one after another.

The 1966 Entertainment Law Revision That First Targeted Japan’s Sex Businesses

 Sayuri Saito

 Afro

 There has been a series of bear attacks on people in residential areas. In Hokkaido, a newspaper delivery man was attacked and killed by a brown bear on the 12th of last month. DNA analysis of his body hair revealed that it was the same male bear that attacked a woman in her 70s in the same town in 2009.

Increasing Carnivorous Behavior in Bears Raises Concerns About Human Safety

 Courtesy of Mr. Shimizu, Kazuhiko Nakamura

 The political entity of a municipality is attracting attention due to the issue of the academic background of the mayor of Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The former mayor of Kamagaya City, Chiba Prefecture, tells his own story about the inner workings of the city government in this true confession from a man who served as mayor for five terms and 19 years.

Inside City Politics: Ex-Mayor Comments on Itō’s Education Controversy and Shohei Ohtani Encounter

 Courtesy of Mr. Shimizu

 The mayor of Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, has been attracting attention for his fraudulent academic background. The former mayor of Kamagaya City in Chiba Prefecture talks about the backstage of the city government in a vivid manner based on his own personal experiences. This is a true confession of a man whose wife and daughter were at the mercy of the city government.

Life at City Hall: Former Kamagaya Mayor Shimizu Speaks on Stress, Scandals, and Sacrifice

 Yutaka Asai (2nd photo)

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. The "Osaka Suicide Site Serial Murder" was uncovered in August 2005. What was the "abnormal sexual habit" of the man who took advantage of three men and women to satisfy his sexual urges?

Playback &#8217;05] &#8220;Osaka Suicide Site Serial Murder&#8221; killer also wrote a &#8220;novel&#8221; about his &#8220;sexual proclivities&#8221;.

 Molly Riley/White House/ZUMA Press/Afro

 Akamasa Akazawa, Minister of State for Economic Revitalization, negotiated the reduction of tariff rates on automobiles and other goods from 27.5% to 15%. His true face and reputation, which he professes, "My hobby is stonewalling," are ......

Akazawa, Minister of State for Economic Revitalization, &#8220;came to the U.S. without an appointment&#8221; was effective&#8230; &#8220;True Reputation&#8221; in Nagata-cho.

 While "National Treasure" and "Blade of the Demon" have produced hit movies lasting around three hours, there is a concern about the toilet problem. Along with Daifuku, Bon Temps candy is being discussed on the Internet as a food that suppresses the urge to urinate. A doctor explains its true meaning.

Urologists take notice! Is it true that the ingredients in Bontan Candy make movies &#038; plays over 3 hours long &#8220;toilet-free&#8221;?

 Courtesy of Kumiko Kato (1st and 2nd photos)

 Buyers and employees angrily complain: "We paid money for the car, but it was never delivered! "I paid money for a car, but it wasn't delivered!" "I don't get paid!"

 A used car sales chain "Kernel" suddenly closes all of its stores, 250 cars are unpaid for by buyers, a man pays 440,000 yen but his car "disappears," employees are in trouble because their salaries have not been paid... The president, who has gone into hiding, has tens of millions of yen in on-again, off-again money...? We follow up on the shocking reality of the situation. Re

250 cars and the CEO disappeared? Harmful Trouble Occurring at Used Car Sales Company &#8220;Kernel

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 Takeshi Kinugawa (1st), Kei Kato (2nd)

 The confusion in Hyogo Prefecture began with the death of the former director of the Hyogo Prefectural Citizens Bureau. This time, a female reporter from Jiji Press, who questioned Governor Motohiko Saito, was made a target on the Internet and other media, and she tearfully ......

Protect #Jiji Press reporters!&#8221; Even the Newspaper Workers&#8217; Union raised its voice, behind which Takashi Tachibana and others shot back and Jiji Press was ineffectual.

 AFRO Kyodo News

 This year, too, "killer mega-typhoons" are expected to wreak havoc on the Japanese archipelago. According to forecasts by the Japan Weather Association, the number of typhoons approaching Japan between August and October is expected to reach a maximum of nine, more than double the number of previous years. We spoke to an expert.

More than usual in number and power! More &#8220;killer mega typhoons&#8221; will hit Japan one after another from now on!

 A woman working for a support group for the handicapped and her sons were arrested for ripping off a handicapped man. Interviews with investigators revealed the "rip-off family's" astonishing viciousness.

Arrested Rip-Off Family Boasts Stolen Cash Online — Shocking Scheme Uncovered

 The violent words and intimidation to the student by the director of the rowing club of Nihon University were discovered. The students who belong to the rowing club and the person concerned were interviewed, and the letter of inquiry was sent to the office of Nihon University. The answer is .......

Exclusive: Nihon University Rowing Coach Accused of Verbal Abuse and Intimidation

 Nakahira

 Shinji Hasuo

 On July 30, a man suddenly visited a house in Edogawa Ward and attacked two women with a hammer, seriously injuring them. Some of the family members at the house where the incident took place narrowly escaped harm. We reported on the scene.

Hammer-Wielding Man Storms Upstairs: Family Faces Terrifying Attack

 Keiko Tsuji

 Afro (1st and 2nd pictures)

 We are seeing more and more "mist" at train stations, commercial facilities, and event venues. However, if the water is contaminated with Legionella bacteria, the bacteria will float around with the spray, and users will inhale the bacteria as they breathe.

Refreshing Mist or Hidden Threat? Legionella Risk Exposed

 On July 31, the Metropolitan Police Department announced the arrest of two suspects, including Naoto Watanabe, on suspicion of threatening a brothel manager. The suspects are members of "Natural," and the victim was angered by their attempts to cut ties with the scout. ......

Arrest of Natural Member After Threatening Adult Club Manager: Behind the Tough Exterior

 If you have evaded taxes without your knowledge and the tax office comes to collect a huge amount of money from you, ....... A story that is exactly like a summer ghost story is now making the rounds on the Internet. The background of this story is that foreign-owned properties are

Unreported Income Leads to Sudden ¥1M Tax Bill for Tenants

 Shigeru Nekota

 The Osaka Expo in Kansai is thriving even more in the final stages of the Expo. Lining up at the pavilions in the heat requires stamina, and the restaurants are packed ...... even if you want to fill your stomach. So, here are some quick and easy gourmet meals that you can enjoy without standing in line!

Eat Smart at the Kansai Expo! Cheap &#038; Tasty Meals Under 1,000 Yen Without the Wait

 An unprecedented educational problem has been uncovered in South Korea, committed by the parents and former homeroom teacher of a high school girl who had been the top student in her grade for two and a half years. The parents of a high school girl who had been the top student in her class for two and a half years and her former homeroom teacher had illegally obtained exam questions and memorized the answers. Experts point out the problems of overheated examinations that could shake Korean society.

Mother, Teacher Allegedly Involved as Korean High School Star Faces Exam Scandal

 Takuma Arimura

 On July 31, President Trump signed an executive order setting new rates for "reciprocal tariffs" on imports, which are scheduled to take effect on August 7. The tariffs against Japan were finalized at 15%. The U.S. will request that the government introduce a "reimportation...

15% Tariff on Japan Brings Both Opportunity and Old Controversies Back

 YUTAKA/Afro

 The Ishiba administration suffered three consecutive defeats in last year's lower house election, the Tokyo metropolitan assembly election, and the upper house election. The Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper published an article announcing that "Ishiba will step down" at the end of July. ......

Yomiuri Shimbun’s False Report on Ishiba’s Resignation: Why Taro Aso Couldn’t Prevent It

 A gangster was arrested for attempting to defraud people out of their new Corona benefits by creating false documents. A number of cases of fraudulent receipt of benefits related to the new Corona occurred in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. What is the "mechanism" that made it so easy for anyone to receive benefits?

Gang Members Exploit Trust to Scam COVID-19 Relief Funds

 Tomoyuki Hanai

 The top leaders of Yamaguchigumi VI and Sumiyoshi-kai, two representative organizations of the world, met in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, to discuss the purpose of their meeting on August 27, a full decade after the split with Kobe Yamaguchigumi. Let's take a closer look at the inside story.

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Gambling, Dancing, Drinking—What the Entertainment Law Once TargetedGambling, Dancing, Drinking—What the Entertainment Law Once Targeted

Prospects for Japan’s First Female Prime Minister Dim as Takaichi Faces Party Confusion

The 1966 Entertainment Law Revision That First Targeted Japan’s Sex Businesses

Increasing Carnivorous Behavior in Bears Raises Concerns About Human Safety

Inside City Politics: Ex-Mayor Comments on Itō’s Education Controversy and Shohei Ohtani Encounter

Life at City Hall: Former Kamagaya Mayor Shimizu Speaks on Stress, Scandals, and Sacrifice

Playback ’05] “Osaka Suicide Site Serial Murder” killer also wrote a “novel” about his “sexual proclivities”.

Akazawa, Minister of State for Economic Revitalization, “came to the U.S. without an appointment” was effective… “True Reputation” in Nagata-cho.

Urologists take notice! Is it true that the ingredients in Bontan Candy make movies & plays over 3 hours long “toilet-free”?

250 cars and the CEO disappeared? Harmful Trouble Occurring at Used Car Sales Company “Kernel

Protect #Jiji Press reporters!” Even the Newspaper Workers’ Union raised its voice, behind which Takashi Tachibana and others shot back and Jiji Press was ineffectual.

More than usual in number and power! More “killer mega typhoons” will hit Japan one after another from now on!