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 A college student was arrested for defrauding a then 70-year-old man of 2.5 million yen by illegally operating his smartphone. The alleged victim's relationship with the man, which had been going on since she was a high school student, ended in an unexpected way.

Sweet-Talking Scammer: College Girl Swindles 2.5 Million Yen from 70-Year-Old Man

 Shinji Hasuo

 Why do hosts get into trouble with each other?

 A 21-year-old woman was arrested for drugging a male host with sleeping pills and robbing him of cash and other items. Another man was in charge. The man and the victim used to work at the same host club. Shocking photos and background of the woman immediately after her arrest!

21-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Drugging and Robbing Host—Chilling Mugshot Emerges

 On March 4, Shingo Takahashi, a 68-year-old defendant accused of indecent assault on a female elementary school student, held his first trial at the Tokyo District Court. Takahashi repeatedly gave self-serving testimony without showing any intention to apologize...

68-Year-Old Defendant Accused of Indecent Acts Against Young Girl

 Forty days have passed since the Yashio road sinking accident. Couldn't the driver, who has yet to be rescued, have been rescued at an earlier stage? According to a fire department official, the delay in rescuing the driver was due to "inadequacies of the fire department.

Firefighters Point Out &#8220;Inadequacies of Fire Department&#8221; in Yashio Road Cave-in

 Izumi Nakagawa

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 When symptoms such as loss of strength in the hands, facial twisting, or loss of speech come on, it is said that a person should go to a hospital immediately. Other signs include toothache, stiff shoulders, hiccups, and ringing in the ears.

How to recognize the signs of a stroke, which can occur in your 30s and 40s.

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what this magazine was reporting 20 years ago. The Nakatsugawa family of six was murdered in February 2005. What was the "motive" of the "kind uncle" who had a reputation in the neighborhood to kill his own family members?

Playback &#8217;05] The Nakatsugawa Family Murder Case: The Motive of the &#8220;Gentle Uncle&#8221; who Murdered a Family

 Shikama Aki

 Nowadays, most passengers on international flights to and from Japan are foreign visitors to Japan. However, Korean flights are different. In December of last year, approximately 1.2 million Japanese departed Japan, of which more than 250,000, or about one-fourth, were from Korea. The purpose of visiting Korea is...

Seoul is full of Japanese who are &#8220;too poor to go anywhere but Korea,&#8221; and mileage-hungry travelers are aiming for the best spots&#8230; The reality of the popularity of &#8220;travel to Korea

 YUTAKA/Afro

 What is the "addictive taste not found in Tokyo" that this reporter experienced?

 Kyushu's soul food, "Shisan Udon," has made inroads into the Tokyo market. The restaurant has had a good start since its opening. However, there are strong rivals such as "Marugame Seimen" and "Hamamaru Udon". Nevertheless, what is the reason why "Shisan Udon" is about to become a huge boom?

Melt-in-your-mouth softness&#8230;The new booming taste of &#8220;Shisan Udon&#8221; from Kyushu to Tokyo &#8220;Marugame Seimen&#8221; is no threat.

 Tomoki Kanamiya

 Former J-Leaguer and top bicycle racer in the S-Class S group, Yuki Kitai, was found to have doped. In the wake of the punishment of Kitai, an old rookie who has made rapid progress in his career, the bicycle racing world has been calling the incident "just the tip of the iceberg.

Still out there!&#8221; Harsh comments from current competitors raised over the doping violations of former J-League top bicycle racer Yuki Kitai.

 Blank Green

 The scouting industry, which has been the focus of much attention since the exposé of a major group, has shifted its focus to social networking sites, and the number of scouts is reportedly increasing. What is the reality of the fierce competition among scouts, which has intensified due to the saturation of the market?

Scouts are now competing with each other on social networking sites.

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st), Sota Shima (2nd), Junsei Todoroki (3rd)

 The Fuji Tsuki 9 drama series starting in April will be "Setsu, Soku, Soku, Saikakara ni Nibu no Koi" starring Kyoko Koizumi. ...... explains why she is doing so well these days, including winning the Blue Ribbon Award for Best Supporting Actress in February.

Kyoko Koizumi is expected to play the leading role in Gekkan 9 for the first time in 30 years.

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 The two great powers, the U.S. and Russia, are hovering over Eastern Europe.

 Ukraine is in a tight spot. President Zelensky and U.S. President Trump have had a major argument. Support for Ukraine has been cut off. Russia is gloating. President Vladimir Putin is preparing to "split the minerals" with the United States. What are Russia's terrifying ambitions?

Putin’s Chilling Ambition Behind Ukraine’s 52-Trillion Mineral Dispute—Trump vs. Zelensky Clash

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Toru Uesaka

 Special interview with Yasuhide Uno, President and CEO of U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co. Uno, who was known as the darling of the venture boom, reveals how he felt when he was in a difficult situation due to the Lehman Shock.

U-NEXT President Yasuhide Uno’s 50 Billion Yen Deficit—A Struggling Leader or a Visionary in Crisis?

 Kyodo News (2nd photo) Kei Kato (3rd photo)

 The road cave-in in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, could have happened anywhere--and it's not the first time it's happened.

 A road cave-in in Saitama Prefecture was reportedly caused by a broken sewer pipe and water leakage. About two weeks after the accident, a series of water pipes were damaged in Osaka, causing water outages and other damage. An official in the water industry in Osaka City revealed the devastation in the city.

Neglected Corroded Water Pipes: Shocking Photos Reveal the Hidden Danger

 In this issue of "Playback," we look back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. This time, we will introduce the "Awaji Island 5 Murder Case" that took place in March 2003. What was the "abnormal behavior" of the murderer just before the incident?

[Playback 2015] The Awaji Island 5 Murders – Disturbing Behavior Leading Up to the Tragedy

 An expert analyzes the background of the incident to find out what kind of trouble there was between the two men.

 The suspect himself called 110 to report that he had stabbed someone. When police arrived at the hotel, they found a young woman bleeding at the front desk. It is believed that she was having trouble with the suspect, a Chinese national. This is the background of the case, as interpreted by the expert.

Chinese Man Arrested for Stabbing Woman in Hotel Exhausted and Distressed After Confession

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 Travelers beware, some areas in San Francisco and Los Angeles are overflowing with abusers--

 The spread of fentanyl is now a serious social problem throughout the United States. Nearly 200 people die each day due to its abuse. In Japan, too, fentanyl is already being found in downtown areas.

Fentanyl Crisis: Over 200 Deaths a Day Plague American Society

 It is important not to follow the caller's pace by saying, "Please give me your phone number so I can call you back.

 A reporter's wife suddenly received a phone call from someone claiming to be from the Toyama Prefectural Police. The number of such scams, which are increasing year by year, seem to be perpetrated by people posing as police officers. What was the shocking outcome? This is a report on how to respond to scam phone calls and the incident my wife experienced, as told by an expert.

Fake Cop Scam Crumbles at “I&#8217;m Recording This”

 Myung-Woo Kim

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 In recent years, a "certain change" has been occurring in Kyushu's golf courses. This is the takeover of golf courses by South Korean firms. Behind this is said to be the difference in golf course fees between Japan and South Korea and the "unprecedented depreciation of the yen.

South Korean Companies Expanding Golf Course Acquisitions in Kyushu – What&#8217;s Behind the Trend?

 Yoshio Tsunoda/Afro

 On February 24, over 1,000 people gathered in front of the Ministry of Finance (MOF) to demonstrate for the dismantling of the MOF. Some TV stations reported the demonstration and others did not, but major newspapers did not report it at all. Behind the scenes: ......

Why Major Newspapers Ignore the Ministry of Finance Dissolution Protest

 On February 21, the trial of Hideo Sakaki, a film director who is accused of semi-rape of several actresses, was held at the Tokyo District Court, where the actress, Ms. C., was examined as a witness. During the examination, the actress C described the use of words and violence to control her mind.

Film Director Hideo Sakaki Accused of Using Violence and Manipulation

 Hiroshi Tanikawa

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 In recent years, earthquakes have been occurring all over the world. Evacuation with pets has become a major issue in such cases. What is the difference between "evacuation with pets" and "evacuation with pets"? Is there anything pet owners can do? Our experts provide a thorough explanation.

To Protect Your Valuable Pets from the Nankai Trough Earthquake Experts explain the difference between &#8220;evacuation with pets&#8221; and &#8220;evacuation with pets

 Hideki Asai

 The "Fuji TV problem" is shaking the very foundations of business management, as companies are suspending their own commercials and leaving their sponsors one after another. We looked into how much of the price is spent on such advertising.

&#8216;Is more than half of this supplement an advertising expense?&#8217; How much of the &#8216;advertising cost&#8217; is for the product or service?

 From March 1, the "processing fee" for overseas payments made with the Rakuten Card will be increased, and the "point redemption rate" will be halved depending on the international brand attached to the card. Why do the credit card reforms continue?

Points for overseas use &#8220;halved&#8221;&#8230;Is it a loss if you use your &#8220;Rakuten Card&#8221; overseas? Rakuten Card&#8221; overseas will lose half of its points when used overseas.

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Sweet-Talking Scammer: College Girl Swindles 2.5 Million Yen from 70-Year-Old Man

21-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Drugging and Robbing Host—Chilling Mugshot Emerges

68-Year-Old Defendant Accused of Indecent Acts Against Young Girl

Firefighters Point Out “Inadequacies of Fire Department” in Yashio Road Cave-in

How to recognize the signs of a stroke, which can occur in your 30s and 40s.

Playback ’05] The Nakatsugawa Family Murder Case: The Motive of the “Gentle Uncle” who Murdered a Family

Seoul is full of Japanese who are “too poor to go anywhere but Korea,” and mileage-hungry travelers are aiming for the best spots… The reality of the popularity of “travel to Korea

Melt-in-your-mouth softness…The new booming taste of “Shisan Udon” from Kyushu to Tokyo “Marugame Seimen” is no threat.

Still out there!” Harsh comments from current competitors raised over the doping violations of former J-League top bicycle racer Yuki Kitai.

Scouts are now competing with each other on social networking sites.

Kyoko Koizumi is expected to play the leading role in Gekkan 9 for the first time in 30 years.

Putin’s Chilling Ambition Behind Ukraine’s 52-Trillion Mineral Dispute—Trump vs. Zelensky Clash

U-NEXT President Yasuhide Uno’s 50 Billion Yen Deficit—A Struggling Leader or a Visionary in Crisis?

Neglected Corroded Water Pipes: Shocking Photos Reveal the Hidden Danger

[Playback 2015] The Awaji Island 5 Murders – Disturbing Behavior Leading Up to the Tragedy

Chinese Man Arrested for Stabbing Woman in Hotel Exhausted and Distressed After Confession

Fentanyl Crisis: Over 200 Deaths a Day Plague American Society

Fake Cop Scam Crumbles at “I’m Recording This”

South Korean Companies Expanding Golf Course Acquisitions in Kyushu – What’s Behind the Trend?

Why Major Newspapers Ignore the Ministry of Finance Dissolution Protest

Film Director Hideo Sakaki Accused of Using Violence and Manipulation

To Protect Your Valuable Pets from the Nankai Trough Earthquake Experts explain the difference between “evacuation with pets” and “evacuation with pets

‘Is more than half of this supplement an advertising expense?’ How much of the ‘advertising cost’ is for the product or service?

Points for overseas use “halved”…Is it a loss if you use your “Rakuten Card” overseas? Rakuten Card” overseas will lose half of its points when used overseas.