 Hiroyuki Sasaki (Entertainment Journalist)

 Kei Kato

 The governor of Hyogo Prefecture Motohiko Saito, who was criminally charged in December last year, was revealed to have been interviewed voluntarily in August, but as the investigation is now in its final stages, he is now ......

Former Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito Hints at Prosecutorial Action and Possible Additional Charges in Press Conference

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Housing prices continue to rise. With an eye on future changes in the times, should those who have missed out on buying a home until their 50s still buy a home? We asked real estate consultant Tomoyuki Akitsu.

Amid Price Surges and Population Decline, Is Buying a House in Your 50s Still Wise?

 On September 19, the appeal of Hiroo Kihara, who was indicted for indecently assaulting an elementary school girl at the ping-pong club he manages, was dismissed. Even before this incident, Kihara's behavior had been called "dangerous.

[Exclusive] Miyuu Kihara’s Father Receives Two-Year Prison Term for Indecency — Past Behavior Raised Concerns

 Ryo Sakamoto (former head of the Culture and Society Department of Tokyo Sports Newspaper)

 AP/Afro

 It seems that President Trump's "pressure" on speech is only increasing. Jimmy Kimmel, the host of the famous show, was forced to leave the show at one point, but within a week he announced that he was coming back. President Trump is pissed off. ......

U.S. TV Show Halted Under Trump’s Pressure Revived by Hollywood Celebrities

 Shikama Aki

 The Osaka-Kansai Expo will soon be coming to a close. The "Expo Ticket Site" will continue to show "full" until the closing day of the Expo. The Expo site is showing a "full house" status until the closing day of the event. However, this year's Expo was supposed to be a "line-free Expo," a concept that was widely promoted at the beginning.

Why People Are Sleeping in Line for the Expo That Promised No Waiting

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 The LDP presidential election has been a hot topic, with Hiroyuki making an appearance in the debate. Shinjiro Koizumi is leading the race with his youthfulness, but he has been plagued by a series of unexpected "blunders. ......

Hiroyuki Mocks Koizumi’s English as Crucial Diplomatic Event Looms Over Leadership Contest

 A corporate employee and writer who eats Chinese food in Tokyo. While in college, he studied abroad at Fudan University in Shanghai for a year and fell in love with Chinese food. Currently, while working for an IT company, he eats his way around newly opened Chinese restaurants in Tokyo.

 Asei

 In recent years, "Gachi-Chuka" restaurants have been gaining momentum, especially in Ikebukuro and Nishi-Kawaguchi. These restaurants, popular among those who seek a deep taste of the local area, are often located next to love hotels, or even on the first floor of love hotels.

Love Hotel Streets Hide Tokyo’s Best Chinese Food?

 Shinji Hasuo

 The International Tokyu is an anonymous, fluid crime group based overseas. They target Japanese youths and recruit them into their group. However, the young people who are lured by sweet words and go abroad face a tragic end.

Japanese Citizens Targeted by International Fraud Rings — Experts Warn of Organ Trafficking and Rising Fake Police Scams

 Nakahira

 The first trial of a man arrested for sexually assaulting two girls he met in an online game this June. During the police investigation, the defendant said that he thought they were in a relationship, but the details of the crime were revealed to be very hard to believe.

The Shocking Reality of the Defendant’s Crimes Against Two Girls

 Afro

 North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's successor is likely to be his daughter, Jue. However, the succession of power is not likely to be smooth. The Kim family has a history of bloody infighting. We will analyze the possible future conflict between the two daughters.

Tensions Rise in North Korea as Kim’s Sister and Daughter Emerge as Rival Heirs

 Nakahira Ryo

 A man was accused of sexually assaulting a woman by saying she was possessed by an evil spirit and calling it "exorcism. The victim's statement read out at the second trial revealed the details of his elaborate tactics.

It Can’t Be Purged Without Sex — The Vile Exorcism Scam That Turned Into Sexual Assault

 Takeo Shintai

 On September 25, strong men in hakama gathered in a quiet residential area in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture. What was taking place was a "sake meeting for the succession of the chairman" of the Kodokai, the core organization of the Yamaguchigumi VI. We report the inside story with tense photos of the scene.

Inside the Succession Ceremony That Shook Japan’s Underworld

 From social networking sites

 A man who runs a guesthouse in Okayama Prefecture was sentenced to 26 years in prison. He is alleged to have sexually assaulted 10 female guests by drugging them with sleeping pills. The man had consistently denied the charges since his arrest. The court was stunned by his shocking testimony.

Courtroom Gasps as Guesthouse Owner Blames Dark Shadow for Assaults

 The LDP presidential election has revealed the Koizumi campaign's "stealth". How much will the loss of Shinjiro, who is leading the race and trying to "run away with the lead," affect the outcome of the election? ......

Shinjiro Koizumi’s New Trouble: Misleading Shine Muscat Story Spreads Online

 The third trial was held for a former judo school principal who was charged with 10 crimes, including indecent assault, for sexually assaulting nine students. In her statement, one of the mothers of the victims tearfully expressed her anger at the defendant.

[Judo School Sexual Assault Trial – Part 1] Inside the Mind of the Accused: The Chilling Fetishes Revealed in Court

 Ryo Nakahira

 The third trial of a former judo school principal who was accused of 10 crimes, including indecent assault of nine students. In her statement of opinion, the mother of one of the victims expressed her anger toward the defendant, and what did the defendant say that infuriated the victim's family?

[Judo School Sexual Assault Trial – Part 2] Defendant’s Comments on Sex Offenders Spark Outrage Among Victims’ Families

 Three men were arrested for feeding their former colleagues food containing feces. This article reports in detail on what can only be described as an egregious crime.

Osaka Torture Case: Victim Forced to Eat Feces and Electrocuted by Coworkers in Shocking Abuse Incident

 On September 8, the Kawagoe branch of the Saitama District Court held the trial of a 48-year-old teacher who had voyeuristically photographed a female student at the elementary school where he worked. The defendant admitted the crime and apologized. However, the tactics used to commit the crime were sophisticated, and the defendant's twisted passion was poured into the crime.

Elementary School Teacher’s Twisted Obsession: Hidden Camera Crimes Branded Murder of the Soul

 Aflo

 An appeal trial was held for a former popular male idol in South Korea. The man allegedly sexually assaulted a group of drunken women. At the first trial, he was convicted for 3 years and 6 months. We would like to introduce the man's argument for extenuating circumstances at the appeals court.

Former Male Idol on Trial for Group Sexual Assault of Intoxicated Woman

 Takashi Hotta

 A look back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago [Playback]. On September 15, 1995, Michio Watanabe, a politician widely known for his strong personality, passed away. What was the "persistence" that he kept burning until his death?

Playback &#8217;95] &#8220;I&#8217;m so disappointed&#8230;&#8221; &#8220;Michi&#8221; Michio Watanabe showed his &#8220;persistence to become prime minister&#8221; at the moment of his death.

 Kyodo News

 Local leaders are always in the news. Okinawa Mayor Kosa Nanjo was found to be a "sexual harasser" by a third-party committee, and a no-confidence motion was passed with a majority of votes in favor. The two options are resignation or dissolution of the city council, but what is even more noteworthy is the fact that ......

Mayor Kosae Nanjo&#8217;s Sexual Harassment Recognition &#8220;Resignation Alone Will Not Be Enough&#8221;.

 There were big-name yakuza bosses who did everything for money and were willing to resort to violence. ...... In contrast to such yakuza, there were also big-name gang leaders who continued to pursue the "chivalrous way. Kikuji Minamide, a "chivalrous lawyer" who worked with them, recounts an anecdote.

A fatherly figure, an artistic side&#8230; &#8220;The realities of legendary bosses&#8221; as told by a &#8220;chivalrous lawyer&#8221; who fought against the Violence Against Chivalry Act.

 Shimizu Hiroya was charged with violation of the Narcotics Control Law and released on bail from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Tokyo Wangan Police Station, where he had been detained. His friend, actor Kenshin Endo, was also arrested. Behind the scenes, drug contamination is spreading in the entertainment industry. ......

Following the arrest of Hiroya Shimizu, Kenshin Endo was also arrested&#8230; Authorities are alarmed by the &#8220;explosive spread of marijuana,&#8221; which has increased eightfold compared to the previous year.

 Takeshi Kinugawa (first photo)

 Candidates are now jockeying for the LDP presidential election to replace Prime Minister Ishiba. One of the candidates, Koizumi Shinjiro, is suspected of violating the rules. We will report on the details.

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