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 The number of problems with rental properties by menses operators is increasing. A man who inadvertently took advantage of such a sweet offer to rent out his apartment to someone else and receive money every month... What kind of "hell" did this man find himself in?

The Cost of Trust: How Subletting to a Men&#8217;s Esthetic Salon Turned into a Nightmare

 Sayuri Saito

 Afro

 Japan is now "Niseko-ized" in every aspect, according to Kazuki Tanigashira, an urban journalist. In his book, urban journalist Kazuki Tanigashira says, "Japan is now 'Niseko-ized' in every aspect. What kind of phenomenon is this "Niseko-ization"? And what was it that led him to focus on Niseko?

A Gen Z Urban Journalist Warns About Japan in the Age of Social Media

 Aflo

 Kura Sushi is now a major player in the conveyor-belt sushi industry, even opening a flagship restaurant in Ginza, Tokyo. When the company announced at the end of last year that it would discontinue its shareholder special benefit program, its stock price fell by more than 30%. However, when the company announced the resumption of the special benefit program in February, the stock price soared to the top of the market...

Kura Sushi Stock Soars as Perks Return—Relatives&#8217; Large Trades in Question

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 Princess Kako and Princess Aiko attended the reception of ducks for the ambassadors of 12 countries to Japan. There were some smiling scenes, and the two released the ducks in good humor. Kako has her own agenda behind the increase in the number of official duties performed by this "strongest pair" since Aiko's graduation from university.

The Strongest Pair Taking on More Duties, Including Diplomatic Meetings and Duck Releases

 Kumiko Kato

 The used car industry has been plagued by a series of troubles since the "Big Motor Problem. At the end of last year, there was a case of a suspected planned bankruptcy, and users unanimously say that they trusted the bulk appraisal sites. What are the pitfalls behind this convenient service?

The Hidden Trap of Used Car Appraisal Sites: Unpaid 150M Yen Buyout

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 Experts Point Out Elements of "Showboating" for Local Policies

 North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has made a rare public outrage. He said that senior party officials had been treated by female servants at a hot spring. Kim Jong-un reprimanded them in harsh terms, calling them guilty of "disorderly conduct. What is Kim Jong-Un's intention behind his fury, experts point out.

The Reason Behind North Korea&#8217;s Serious Moral Disorder Involving Female Attendants in Hot Springs

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 In late February, the top executives of Yamaguchigumi VI led by Shomei Takeuchi, an assistant to the Wakaguchi leader, visited the hall of Inagawa-kai, a designated organized crime group, in Yokohama City. What was the purpose of the visit by Mr. Takeuchi himself to another organization?

Unexpected Encounter: Sixth Yamaguchi-gumi Leaders Pay Surprise Visit to Inagawa Kaikan

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 Experts Explain the Terrifying Intentions of the U.S., China, and Russia Behind the Situation in Ukraine

 It has been three full years since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Mr. Zelensky has suggested resigning from the presidency with a view to joining NATO. He also mentioned the possession of nuclear weapons. Experts explain his repeated shocking statements and the terrifying aims of the three major powers, the U.S., U.K., and China.

Zelensky Hints at Resignation—Shocking Nuclear Statement as Putin Laughs Mockingly

 Takahiro Kagawa

 Even after becoming an office worker and a manager, she returned to the scene of the sex industry. 

 Mariten, who was voted "Japan's No. 1 Delhi Helper," says she gets close to her customers by telling them how bad it was for her. How bad...? Mariten talks about her "tumultuous" life from her childhood to the present day in an unabashed manner.

From Strict Upbringing to Nightlife: Japan’s No.1 Delivery Health Girl Mariten’s Story

 Aida Sono (3rd and 4th photos) courtesy of Ms. Fukumoto (and all others)

 Miho Fukumoto, the representative of the shelter "BeSail_Animal," has been working since July 2007 to protect cats that have been neglected by their owners and dogs that have become feral dogs. She has been working with cats, dogs, and other animals that have been neglected or turned into feral dogs since July 19...

Horrific Abuse Uncovered: Animals Trapped in Filthy Cages by Dog and Cat Rescue

 Masahiro Kawayanagi

 Since the beginning of the year, there have been a series of eerie tremors, including an earthquake with an intensity of just under 5 on the Japanese seismic scale in Miyazaki, an earthquake with an intensity of 3 in Ehime, and an earthquake with an intensity of just under 6 in Taiwan.

 A massive Nankai Trough earthquake, which is said to kill up to 320,000 people, is surely imminent. The Earthquake Research Commission has raised the probability of an earthquake occurring within the next 30 years to "around 80%" and is sounding the alarm. Some experts are paying attention to the eerie "groundwater...

Nankai Trough Earthquake: 80% Risk Linked to Mysterious Trigger Fluid

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 The case of the men who forced the then 16-year-old Grishita Kids to repeat prostitution was arrested. The girl confessed, "It was so hard at the end that I just wanted to go home.

The Grishita Kids Trapped in a Hellish Prostitution Tour: One Meal a Day and Over 100 Sexual Encounters

 Shinji Hasuo

 An expert explains the background behind the police's efforts to expose a huge organization.

 The executives of a sex scout group were arrested. They were making a lot of money by pimping out women to 350 brothels across the country. A brothel manager was also arrested. A former police detective explains the background behind the police's efforts to expose them in an easy-to-understand manner.

Underage girl pimping&#8221; and &#8220;drugs&#8221;&#8230;Manual for arrests of women &#8220;created by a scout group&#8221; to 350 sex stores.

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 Masahiro Ojima (Nonfiction writer)

 The number of "black market job" crimes that occurred one after another last year has been drastically decreasing since January of this year. What exactly was behind it? Nonfiction writer Masahiro Ojima takes a close look at the front lines of the investigation.

 Crimes committed by "black market workers," who were involved in a series of "black market job" crimes last year, have been drastically decreasing since January of this year. Behind the scenes, the authorities are finally closing in on the existence of the "instructor" behind the crimes. Nonfiction writer Masahiro Ojima unravels the front lines of the investigation.

Ringleader Identified: The Pattern Behind Dark Part-Time Job Crimes

 Urban journalist and chain store researcher. He is energetically engaged in articles and interviews on "current urban" themes such as chain stores, theme parks, and urban redevelopment. He is known not only for his "now" approach, but also for his examination and critique of cities based on their "past. His books include "Niseko-ka suru Nippon" ("Niseko-ka suru Nippon") and "Why Are There Penguins in Donki? Currently, he writes articles and interviews for Toyo Keizai Online, Gendai Business, Bunshun Online, and various other media. Media appearances include "Mezamashi 8" (Fuji TV), "Day Day" (NTV), "Abema Prime" (Abema TV), and "STEP ONE" (J-WAVE).

 Kazuki Tanigashira

 Tokyu Plaza Ginza, a prime Ginza location operated by Tokyu Land Holdings (HD), has been acquired by a foreign fund. Urban journalist Kazuki Tanigashira reports on the current status of Tokyu Plaza Ginza.

Tokyu Plaza Ginza After Foreign Acquisition—Current State Revealed

 Urban journalist and chain store researcher. He is energetically engaged in articles and interviews on "current cities" such as chain stores, theme parks, and urban redevelopment. He is known not only for his "now" approach, but also for his examination and critique of cities based on their "past. His books include "Niseko-ka suru Nippon" ("Niseko-ka suru Nippon") and "Why Are There Penguins in Donki? Currently, he writes articles and interviews for Toyo Keizai Online, Gendai Business, Bunshun Online, and various other media. His media appearances include "Mezamashi 8" (Fuji TV), "Day Day" (NTV), "Abema Prime" (Abema TV), and "STEP ONE" (J-WAVE). <br /><br />
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 Tokyu Plaza Ginza," which is managed by Tokyu Land Holdings, was acquired by a Hong Kong fund. Why has it declined despite its prime location in Ginza?　In the second part of this report, we will analyze the causes.

What Went Wrong with Tokyu Plaza Ginza in Prime Real Estate?

 Courtesy of IPA (1st to 4th photos)

 Introducing new-age countermeasures! More than 1.71 million cases reported last year alone!

 Phishing scams that lure you to fake websites to steal your credit card information and personal data are on the rise, and the AI-evolved fake websites are becoming more sophisticated, with no end in sight to the number of people falling victim. If you have entered your information... here are some tips to prevent this from happening again.

AI-Driven Phishing Scams: Railway and Delivery Service Fake Websites Are Getting Harder to Spot

 Hakuba Village, which attracted the world's attention during the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan, has seen a surge in inbound demand in recent years as a ski resort following "Niseko" in Hokkaido. Restaurants are also in a bubble due to the influx of foreign tourists, but trouble is also on the rise.

Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture, a &#8220;second Niseko&#8221; with increasing inbound demand

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 Former Communist Party member and cartoonist Takayuki Kamiya was dismissed and expelled from the Communist Party last August. Mr. Kamiya has filed a lawsuit against the Party, claiming that he is dissatisfied with this punishment. Kamiya confided in us about the problems facing the party.

The reason why the nominator of the popular word nominee &#8220;Rice Theory&#8221; decided to go to court with the Communist Party.

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (Entertainment Journalist)

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 Motohiko Saito was reelected governor of Hyogo Prefecture, but the post-election confusion continues. Not only was a third-party committee established last September to deal with the "document problem," but also a third-party committee was established on January 7 of this year to deal with the "information leak" issue. ......

New Allegations Emerge Against Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito and the Third-Party Committee Established to Address the &#8220;Leaked Information&#8221; Spread by Takashi Tachibana.

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 The "online casino gambling scandal" is having a major impact on the entertainment industry, with nearly a dozen Yoshimoto Kogyo talents undergoing voluntary questioning.

The announcement was &#8220;Kuruma&#8217;s arbitrary decision&#8221;&#8230; &#8220;Behind the scenes of voluntary restraint&#8221; and &#8220;future development&#8221; of the illegal online casino racket by Yoshimoto&#8217;s comedians.

 A man was arrested for allegedly pimping out women in their twenties to prostitutes in the U.S. The police investigation revealed that he had pimped out a total of 300 women overseas. A police investigation revealed a huge organization that pimped out a total of 300 women overseas.

Broker Earns 200 Million Yen by Forcing 300 Women into Prostitution: Shocking Tactics Revealed

 Shimei Kurita

 Kyodo News (1st and 3rd photos) Shinji Hasuo

 In January 2011, a robber broke into a house in Komae City, Tokyo. On February 18, Hiroyuki Nomura, 54, was sentenced for robbery and manslaughter for assaulting and killing a 90-year-old woman, Mrs. A, in January 2011. What did the defendant say and do at the trial?

&#8220;Old Hag! Where&#8217;s the Money!&#8221; – Luffy Robbery Suspect Shows Defiance in Court Over 90-Year-Old Woman&#8217;s Murder

 Ide Chimasa

 Mayumi Abe

 Yurakucho Sanchoku Yokocho

 Nagashi" was thought to have died out with the spread of karaoke, but its popularity has been revived with the revival of yokocho culture and inbound demand. We asked the "All Japan Nagashi Association" about the appeal and current status of Reiwa Nagashi, which is different from the Showa period.

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The Cost of Trust: How Subletting to a Men’s Esthetic Salon Turned into a Nightmare

A Gen Z Urban Journalist Warns About Japan in the Age of Social Media

Kura Sushi Stock Soars as Perks Return—Relatives’ Large Trades in Question

The Strongest Pair Taking on More Duties, Including Diplomatic Meetings and Duck Releases

The Hidden Trap of Used Car Appraisal Sites: Unpaid 150M Yen Buyout

The Reason Behind North Korea’s Serious Moral Disorder Involving Female Attendants in Hot Springs

Unexpected Encounter: Sixth Yamaguchi-gumi Leaders Pay Surprise Visit to Inagawa Kaikan

Zelensky Hints at Resignation—Shocking Nuclear Statement as Putin Laughs Mockingly

From Strict Upbringing to Nightlife: Japan’s No.1 Delivery Health Girl Mariten’s Story

Horrific Abuse Uncovered: Animals Trapped in Filthy Cages by Dog and Cat Rescue

Nankai Trough Earthquake: 80% Risk Linked to Mysterious Trigger Fluid

The Grishita Kids Trapped in a Hellish Prostitution Tour: One Meal a Day and Over 100 Sexual Encounters

Underage girl pimping” and “drugs”…Manual for arrests of women “created by a scout group” to 350 sex stores.

Ringleader Identified: The Pattern Behind Dark Part-Time Job Crimes

Tokyu Plaza Ginza After Foreign Acquisition—Current State Revealed

What Went Wrong with Tokyu Plaza Ginza in Prime Real Estate?

AI-Driven Phishing Scams: Railway and Delivery Service Fake Websites Are Getting Harder to Spot

Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture, a “second Niseko” with increasing inbound demand

The reason why the nominator of the popular word nominee “Rice Theory” decided to go to court with the Communist Party.

New Allegations Emerge Against Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito and the Third-Party Committee Established to Address the “Leaked Information” Spread by Takashi Tachibana.

The announcement was “Kuruma’s arbitrary decision”… “Behind the scenes of voluntary restraint” and “future development” of the illegal online casino racket by Yoshimoto’s comedians.

Broker Earns 200 Million Yen by Forcing 300 Women into Prostitution: Shocking Tactics Revealed

“Old Hag! Where’s the Money!” – Luffy Robbery Suspect Shows Defiance in Court Over 90-Year-Old Woman’s Murder

Leaving Finance Behind: Pursuing a Dream in Street Performance