 Yoshio Tsunoda/Afro (Mr. Tachibana), Takeshi Kinugawa (Mr. Otsu)

 The defendant Takashi Tachibana, leader of the "NHK Party," was arrested on suspicion of defamation. His request for bail was also denied, but there is another "serious case" that is likely to hunt him down. ......

Takashi Tachibana, the defendant, suddenly started &#8220;debt consolidation&#8221;&#8230; behind the scenes, authorities are investigating &#8220;another serious case&#8221;.

 Hiroyuki Komatsu (1st photo)

 Tombstone Epitaph 2025] Another year, another national star, famous actor, and emcee has passed away. We bring you his words of regret along with his treasured photos.

 Until just before his death, Takuro Morinaga was writing energetically, publishing about 10 books in one year. Mayumi Kurata said she felt he was determined to write down everything he knew. She describes him as a hardworking, erudite, but mischievous person with an endearing charm.

In Memoriam &#8217;25] Mayumi Kurata felt &#8220;Takuro Morinaga&#8217;s determination&#8221; as he wrote energetically until just before his death.

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Two months have passed since Sanae Takaichi became prime minister. Despite her high approval rating, some members of the Prime Minister's Office and those around the PM are distrustful of the PM's comments. This is the latest in-depth report from Nagatacho.

High approval rating, but serious discrepancy with the public? Prime Minister Takaichi calls a senior official of The Japan Innovation Party &#8220;this guy,&#8221; and people around him are shocked.

 Nakahira Ryo

 Shinji Hasuo

 A man was arrested for selling fake Ukiyo-e paintings on the Internet and swindled buyers out of about 1.2 million yen. There are many problems with online auctions, but is it possible to recover the money that was swindled? We asked a lawyer.

Fake Ukiyo-e Sale Lands Man in Trouble – What This Case Teaches About Online Auctions

 A man was arrested in Tokyo for attempting to import the largest quantity of "zombie cigarettes," or etomidate, from Thailand. What is the reason why this product, which became popular in Okinawa, has finally started to spread in Tokyo?

“It Will Spread in Tokyo Too” – The Rise of Zombie Tobacco After Massive Seizure

 Mika Yanagihara (nonfiction writer)

 Courtesy of the bereaved family

 There was the first trial of an accident that claimed the life of a one-year-old toddler. The defendant's car veered into oncoming traffic and collided with the victim's car. The family in the car was killed or injured. Nonfiction writer Mika Yanagihara provides images of the moment of the accident and the family's voice [Part 2].

Family Furious at Defendant’s Outrageous Actions After Fatal Crash Claims One-Year-Old Son

 There was the first trial of an accident that claimed the life of a one-year-old toddler. The defendant's car veered into oncoming traffic and collided with the victim's car. The family in the car was killed or injured. Nonfiction writer Mika Yanagihara provides images of the moment of the accident and the family's voice [Part 1].

Family Speaks Out on Deadly Accident That Claimed One-Year-Old, Shares Shocking Images

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (Entertainment Journalist)

 Pasya/Afro

 Takashi Tachibana, the leader of the "Protect the People from NHK" party, was arrested and indicted on suspicion of defamation. His request for bail was denied, but at the same time, a comment made by an NHK Party city councilor caused a stir. ......

NHK Party Councilor’s Comment Sparks Pressure Allegations From Detained Tachibana

 Born in 1970. After graduating from college, he joined a chain of mass retail clothing stores and became a reporter for a textile trade newspaper in 1997. 2003: After retiring, he worked in public relations for a T-shirt apparel manufacturer, as a magazine editor, in sales for a large exhibition organizer, and in public relations for a fashion college. Currently, he works as a freelance textile industry writer and PR advisor.

 Mitsuhiro Minami

 Farewell Skinny, Farewell Cheap Down...' For 25 years, two "national staples" have completely disappeared from UNIQLO. We explain the surprising reason why even mild yankees have left, and the "desperate behind-the-scenes situation" that makes it impossible to buy down clothing for less than 10,000 yen.

Goodbye Skinny Jeans, Goodbye Cheap Down Jackets — Why Uniqlo Removed Two Iconic Staples in 2025

 A man was arrested for trying to smuggle about 1 kg of marijuana liquid hidden in a clay dish. The amount of marijuana liquid seized has increased dramatically over the past two to three years. Why are marijuana liquids so popular among young people? A former drug enforcement officer explains.

Why Smugglers Are Turning to Cannabis Liquid Instead of Leaves

 KIKUCHI Masayuki

 After crossing the Pacific Ocean, they followed the long voyage from North America to South America.

 192 elite cadets of the Maritime Self-Defense Force, after graduating from the National Defense Academy of Japan, spent five months on a voyage across the Pacific Ocean and South America. The film shows the true faces of these cadets, who will bear responsibility for Japan's national defense, including a female cadet who aspires to be a submarine pilot and a young man who wants to become a patrol aircraft pilot, amidst a training ship where strict instructions are given to the cadets.

Five Months, 56,000 km at Sea – JMSDF’s Young Elite Under the Spotlight

 A defendant accused of attempted murder and violation of the Firearms Law was sentenced to 12 years in prison for stabbing and injuring five passengers with a kitchen knife on the JR Yamanote Line train in January 2012. The trial was told at .......

27-Year-Old Woman’s Life Story Uncovered Amid Yamanote Line Stabbing Trial

 JMPA

 Princess Kako is actively carrying out her official duties. Pundits predict that she will be as busy next year as she was this year. There are also expectations for her marriage. A sudden announcement of their engagement is also a possibility. On the other hand, what about her "life afterwards"?

Princess Kako Faces Another Busy Year, Possible Sudden Engagement Raises Concerns About Life After Marriage

 Shinsuke Sakai

 The Prince Group, a giant Cambodian conglomerate that has been recognized by the U.S. as one of Asia's largest "transnational criminal organizations," has been charged by the FBI with having held a "huge party" in Shirokane, Tokyo. A senior executive of the group, who was arrested in Taiwan in November of this year, held an event at a famous wedding hall in Tokyo in December 2010.

FBI-Indicted Prince Group Throws Massive Tokyo Party — Exclusive Photos

 Kyodo

 Maki Takubo, the former mayor of Ito City, was defeated in the rerun election for the office of mayor due to the issue of her "academic fraud. However, her ambitions seem to be far from over. ......

Former Ito Mayor Maki Takubo Considers Celebrity Career After Election Loss

 Shikama Aki

 Japanese people are denied to get on a bus with a coffee in one hand? The embarrassing etiquette violations that Japanese people tend to commit when traveling in Korea, and the surprising trap of having your airport photo taken as a "military secret". The pitfalls of going completely cashless, and other new knowledge you must know before you travel to Korea.

Japanese Tourists Shocked by Korea’s Strict Bus Etiquette — Coffee in Hand Gets You Denied!

 Sayuri Saito

 Afro

 A 500-yen ticket is reduced to 440 yen with a handling fee? The astonishing mechanism of the rice coupon, which has been criticized as a "waste of taxpayers' money". The shocking fact that the expense ratio is more than 10% and the alleged profit inducement to JA are thoroughly explained, as well as the reasons why Mayor Katano of Fukuoka City and others have rejected the idea.

Taxpayer Money Wasted? Agriculture Minister Suzuki’s Rice Voucher Sparks Backlash

 Yuuki Okukubo (freelance writer)

 Jiji Press (3rd photo)

 Fake pornography is made by combining the faces of celebrities with existing pornographic videos. In the past, victims were often celebrities, but in recent years, ordinary elementary and high school students are increasingly becoming victims.

Victims Targeted Through Graduation Photos The Dark Side of Deepfake Porn

 AFRO

 On November 26, a fire broke out in a condominium tower in Dapu District, Hong Kong. The fire spread over two days, destroying a total of seven buildings. Approximately 180 people were killed or missing. This incident is not a fire on the other side of the river.

Deadly Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Leaves 200 Dead or Missing — Japan Faces Similar Risks?

 A teacher at a prestigious girls' high school in Chiba Prefecture was arrested. She is alleged to have touched a high school girl on a crowded bus route over her underwear. The photographer for this magazine photographed the suspect being sent to jail. Shocking photos of the suspect staring at the camera are included.

Public Bus Incident Leads to Arrest of Elite School Teacher for Molestation

 Shinji Hasuo and Tomoyuki Hanai (4th photo)

 On December 6, Senga Prefectural Police arrested Osamu Ogawa, chairman of the Sumiyoshi-kai, a designated crime syndicate. He is suspected of breaking into the former chairman's house and stealing 50 million yen in cash. The following day, December 7, the suspect appeared in front of the press at a public inspection, and his eyes were sharp.

Sumiyoshi-kai Boss Arrested for Alleged 50 Million Yen Theft from Former Leader’s Home

 Jiji Press (1st photo)

 The case of a female inmate, a former city councilor of Neyagawa City, who was sentenced to prison for abusing a loan program for an organization in Corona whose business had deteriorated. It was decided to provide benefits to the victim. We introduce the true face of the "disturbing" female inmate who also published a photo book during her time on the city council.

Female Fraud Convict Resembling Actress Haru Pays Compensation to Victims

 A knife man was arrested after he broke into a banquet room at a hotel in Tokyo DisneySea. The man, a Chinese national, had quit his job due to troubles. A series of crimes by foreigners with workplace troubles. A crime journalist explains why.

Chinese Suspect Smiles During DisneySea Incident Raises Questions About Labor Challenges

 Takeshi Kinugawa (Mr. Tachibana), Kei Kato (Mr. Saito)

 Takashi Tachibana, a defendant of the "Party to Protect Citizens from NHK," was arrested for defamation against Hideaki Takeuchi, a former Hyogo Prefectural Assembly member. But it was journalist Shinichiro Suda who made a similar statement rather than him. ......

Shinichiro Suda, who spoke before defendant Takashi Tachibana, told the interviewer, &#8220;The prefectural assembly has been called by the Hyogo Prefectural Police.&#8221;

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Takashi Tachibana, the defendant, suddenly started “debt consolidation”… behind the scenes, authorities are investigating “another serious case”.

In Memoriam ’25] Mayumi Kurata felt “Takuro Morinaga’s determination” as he wrote energetically until just before his death.

High approval rating, but serious discrepancy with the public? Prime Minister Takaichi calls a senior official of The Japan Innovation Party “this guy,” and people around him are shocked.