 After working as a money writer, financial planner, and market analyst for a securities company, Matsuoka became independent in 1996. He writes articles on finance and asset management mainly for business and economic magazines. Author of "Textbook for the First Year of Robo-Advisor Investing" and "Understanding with Rich Illustrations! The Book of Cashless Payments and the Book of Absolute Advantages. X (former Twitter)→@1847mattsuu

 Kenji Matsuoka

 Even when the stock price fluctuates, just "buy without hesitation! The secret of "dividend stock investment", taught by Taro Dividend, a billionaire supported by 250,000 people, to build wealth without any sense. The book also includes the concept of when to buy and the "6 absolute criteria" for detecting stocks with increasing dividends!

Just Keep Buying Even in Volatile Markets How Dividend Stock Investing Turns Beginners into Millionaires

 After working as a money writer, financial planner, and market analyst for a securities company, Matsuoka became independent in 1996. He writes articles on finance and asset management mainly for business and economic magazines. Author of "Textbook for the First Year of Robo-Advisor Investing" and "Understanding with Rich Illustrations! The book is entitled "Cashless Payments: How to Benefit from Cashless Payments". X (former Twitter)→@1847mattsuu

 Taro Kakudo, a billionaire with 250,000 followers, who has recovered from the despair of a sharp decline in assets, talks about the power of dividends. What is the "buy immediately without hesitation" investment mentality that allows you to win even if you have zero talent? We look at the most powerful investment technique to buy stocks that everyone knows without hesitation!

From Near Collapse During the Lehman Shock to Recovery Millionaire Dividend Taro Talks About the Power of Steady Dividend Income

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 Japan announces "export ban and monitoring" of 40 Japanese defense industry companies and organizations. Experts warn of a five-year plan full of contradictions, a real estate slump, and more.

 At the National People's Congress, China lowered its GDP growth target to 4.5-5%, the lowest since the 1990s. Unemployment rate in rural areas exceeds 50%, AI and robotization accelerate job losses... Kenji Minemura analyzes the reality of Xi Jinping's "ultra-powerful" regime.

Under Xi Jinping’s Strongman Rule China’s Economy Is Speeding Up Its Own Decline Through Hostility Toward Japan

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 After the heavy defeat in the lower house election, support for the Nakamichi/Rikken coalition has continued to decline despite the revelation of scandal after scandal involving Prime Minister Takaichi and senior LDP lawmakers. What do the members of the Diet think? We asked Representative Director Junya Ogawa directly.

Centrist Reform Coalition Crashes to 2% as Ogawa Faces Fierce Backlash Over Takaichi Allegiances

 Nakahira Ryo

 The second trial of a former junior high school teacher who assaulted a woman sleeping drunk in the hallway of her apartment and stole 600,000 yen of her money was held. In court, the man reflected on the moment of the crime and his feelings about continuing to teach afterwards...

Overwhelming Urge Teacher Describes the Moment He Attacked a Woman Sleeping in an Apartment Hallway in Court

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 The drug shortage has also hit dentistry. The shortage of local anesthetics has made it impossible to perform some treatments and tooth extractions. We asked a dentist who has been sounding the alarm that the shortage has passed the "yellow light" and is now a "danger signal" what is happening and what can be done about it.

Tooth Extractions and Root Canals at Risk Dental Clinics Struggle Amid Medication Shortages

 Takayuki Ogawauchi, Afro (2nd)

 Satomi Ishihara's confession has drawn sympathy. She gave birth to her second child last year, and in an interview she candidly described her "Mommy Brain," a postpartum brain disorder that includes memory and attention problems. An obstetrician explains Ishihara's remarks.

Satomi Ishihara Speaks Out Sleepless Nights and Memory Loss Reveal the Serious Reality of Postpartum Mommy Brain

 Takashi Yamazaki

 Hosei University to affiliate with Tokyo Kasei Gakuin, Meiji University to affiliate with Nihon Gakuen. ...... The reorganization of the educational world by universities is gaining momentum. With the declining birthrate, even prestigious schools cannot survive without reform. The following is a report on the inside story of the mergers and acquisitions of universities, junior high schools, and high schools.

Hosei University Moves to Absorb Tokyo Kasei Gakuin as Major Universities Fight to Survive in a Shifting Education Landscape

 Shinji Hasuo

 On March 25, Junho Sakai, a former producer of "XG," who was arrested on suspicion of violating the Methamphetamine Control Law (use), was released on bail. He bowed deeply to the press, and on social networking sites, fans' anger still seems to be unrelenting.

Former XG Producer Released on Bail as Fans Remain Furious Over Ongoing Controversy

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 Kim Yo-Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, has been removed from a key position as a member of the State Affairs Committee. She is also rumored to be feuding with her niece and Jong-un's daughter, Jue. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Koichi denies that he wishes to meet with Jong-un. What is the power struggle in North Korea that is considered so dangerous?

Kim Yo-jong Removed from Key Post Rumored Feud with Kim Jong-un’s Daughter Fuels Power Struggle Speculation

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 We interviewed a former recruiter for an overseas migrant sex industry who made headlines for his "Dubai case" in which he was forced to have sexual intercourse with a goat. What is the current situation of dekasegi? And are they forced to play as hard as rumored?

More Applicants but Falling Pay Recruiter Reveals the Reality of Overseas Sex Work Industry

 The "indecent dentist" who poisoned a minor during his examination. What should we pay attention to the indecent cases that lurk around us? ......

The &#8220;indecent dentist&#8221; who poisoned a minor while examining him committed a &#8220;dastardly crime.

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (gas station) Afro

 Gasoline is over 200 yen at a stretch! Electricity and gas bills, daily necessities, and foodstuffs are also inevitably soaring!

 Unprecedented oil price hikes are hitting Japan. There is still enough oil in reserve to last for 240 days, so there is no need to worry...but if the situation is prolonged, the government will have no choice but to continue to invest a large amount of money. The "price hike" is just the beginning of what is expected to happen.

Urgent Report: ″Trump″ Oil Shock Hits Japan, &#8220;How High Will What Go Up Go?&#8221;

 Keiko Tsuji

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 Why don't cabs pass me by when I raise my hand?　Only "pick-up" taxis are passing by. Behind the disappearance of the taxi service is the industry's desperate situation, including a shortage of labor, the spread of taxi-dispatch apps, and data on accident rates. A mobility specialist looks into the mystery behind the disappearance of the cab fleet.

Why Taxis Ignore Raised Hands and How App-Only Rides Are Replacing Street Hails in Cities

 Shu NISHIHARA

 Former celebrity Anri Sakaguchi was arrested for shoplifting a 300-yen sandwich. Shoplifting is a crime, but behind her detention and extensive media coverage is the fact that she was ......

Why Did Anri Sakaguchi Get Detained for Stealing a 300 Yen Sandwich and Make Headlines

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (65) went all out in her praise of U.S. President Trump (79). Prime Minister Takaichi is "scared" within the LDP.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Hugged President Trump at Japan‑US Summit as Critics Call It Flirtation

 Hiroto Kato (1st and 4th photos)

 A new allegation has surfaced concerning EV Motors Japan, the company that sold the EV buses introduced at the Osaka Kansai Expo. It has come to light that the company had a series of "thank-you" dinners with the company that introduced the buses and city hall officials. What are the details?

EV Bus Expo Seller Suspected of Offering Hospitality to Hide Defects as Internal Documents Reveal City Hall and Company Involvement

 Eri Yoshizawa (Medical journalist and pharmacist)

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 Hay fever afflicts a large portion of the population. It is not well known that serious risks lurk in those medicines. Experts explain what kind of risks there are.

Don’t Drive After Taking It Serious Risks Hidden in Over-the-Counter Hay Fever Medications Warn Doctors and Experts

 Ryo Nakahira

 The second trial of a 31-year-old former company employee who was indicted for repeatedly committing indecent acts with elementary and junior high school girls and for non-consensual indecency with five girls. The defendant spoke about why he targeted only girls and why he repeatedly committed indecent acts.

Man Driven by Dangerous Obsession Targets Young Girls with Indecent Acts and Solicitation

 Writer, born in 1973. After working for a publishing company and an advertising production company, became a freelance writer. In addition to interviewing actors for weekly and monthly magazines, she writes columns on dramas for various media. His major publications include "All the Important Things Are Taught by Morning Drama" (Ota Publishing Co., Ltd.).

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 Mayumi Abe

 Over 800,000 copies of the English edition have been sold! After eight years of despair due to an editor's outburst, Satoshi Yagisawa's "healing" novel has taken the world by storm. We take a look at his new novel, "Pension Wakeatte," and other reasons why the humble daily life in Japan has captured the hearts of foreign readers.

800K Sold Abroad Why Japan’s Quiet Stories Are Winning the World

 Akira Ikoma

 The Cultural History of the Imeclub (4) Part 2

 Even during the COVID-19 crisis, when everything in the world was stagnant, the adult entertainment industry launched image plays that were in step with the current trends. What will happen in the future? This is the second and final part of the series "Cultural History of the Imekura" by Akira Ikoma, a sex industry journalist.

The Rise of No-Costume Imekura How It Evolved During COVID

 The Cultural History of the Imekura (Part 4)

 This is the final installment of a series of articles by sex journalist Akira Ikoma on the history of image play, which can also be called "the cultural history of fuzoku. In Part 1, we will look at the history of image play in the late '10s, when the number of establishments offering unique image play increased, and bunny girls also became popular.

Edgy-Themed Shops Like Yankee Girls and Tokusatsu Heroines Surge in the Late 2010s

 Keisuke Nishi (1st photo) Shinji Hasuo (2nd photo)

 Fumitaka Obirimaki, a former assistant inspector of the Metropolitan Police Department, who has been on the front lines of major crimes against celebrities, explains how the police arrest celebrities who are using illegal drugs!

Real-Life Narcotics G-Men Reveal Targets Celebrities Under Drug Surveillance

 Shinji Hasuo (1st)

 Fumitaka Obirimaki, a former lieutenant of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department who has been on the front lines of major crimes against celebrities, shares his memories of the horrific scenes he witnessed at the home of a singer during a drug raid.

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