 Blank Green

 As the Upper House election is coming up on March 20, the Sangseito is steadily gaining support. It is said that there are strong voices of support for the suffrage party in Kabukicho and other nightlife districts, with hosts expressing their support on social networking sites. We asked the reason for this.

Kabukicho Nightlife Residents, Not Just Hosts, Show Support for Sanseitō

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 It is said that used condominiums are more economical than new condominiums, and not only because of the rising price of new condominiums. We asked Mr. Tomoyuki Akitsu, a real estate consultant, why this is so and what to look for when selecting a property.

Are Pre-Owned Condos Really a Bargain? Reasons Behind the Hype and Tips for Smart Buying

 Three men were arrested for sexually assaulting a woman in her 20s at an apartment in Osaka Prefecture. The suspects, who had never met before on the day of the incident, had met each other through social networking sites with the intention of raping each other.

Social Media Acquaintances Formed Sexual Assault Group and Carried Out Attack

 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 "A Textbook for the First Year of Robo-Advisor Investing" and "A Book You Can Understand with Rich Illustrations! A book that will definitely benefit you with cashless payment. X (former Twitter)→@1847mattsuu

 Kenji Matsuoka

 Afro

 The issue of "consumption tax reduction" is gaining momentum as the Upper House election draws near. However, the debate on the key issue has not deepened at all. This is because the media, journalists, and even politicians lack a basic understanding of the consumption tax.

Prime Minister Ishiba and the Debate Over Consumption Tax and Social Security

 Takuma Arimura

 On July 8, 2013, a memorial service for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was held in front of Kintetsu Yamato Saidaiji Station in Nara City. While the silent prayer, flower offering, etc. were going on solemnly, a city advertising van of NHK party... Takashi Tachibana, the leader of NHK party, was going to make a speech on the street. We caught up with the whole scene.

NHK Party’s Tachibana Sparks Chaos at Shinzo Abe Memorial Speech

 The House of Councillors election is now less than a week away. All the candidates are making speeches on the streets in an effort to get as many votes as possible. Amidst all this, there are rumors that the Ishimaru whirlwind that swept the Tokyo gubernatorial election may also occur in the House of Councillors election.

Remote Posters Signal Shiori Yamao’s Unexpected Election Surge

 Anchor Housing Corporation (https://ancarshelter.jp/)

 Japan has a high level of crisis awareness when it comes to preparing for disasters, but not when it comes to war. However, some wealthy people secretly purchase nuclear shelters. This is the first public viewing of the inside of such a shelter in a private home.

First Look Inside Private Nuclear Shelter as Japan’s Wealthy Focus on Emergency Preparedness

 Takero Yui (1st to 7th pictures)

 Kazuya Uchibori, chairman of the Inagawa-kai, one of the most prominent gangs in Japan, suddenly appeared at Shin-Yokohama station in the morning. Accompanied by his executives, Chairman Uchibori showed a conciliatory expression. What was the purpose of the visit? ......

Shin-Yokohama Chaos as Inagawa-kai Boss Sends Daily Greetings to Yakuza Groups

 Shinji Hasuo

 A man was arrested for severely assaulting a woman he was dating. The woman suffered multiple fractures and bruises. Two days after she was admitted to the hospital, she was found dead. The following is a report on the shocking behavior of the man who accompanied her to the hospital.

54-Year-Old Woman Dies After Alleged Abuse—Boyfriend’s Shocking Behavior Revealed

 Afro (Kamiya), Shinji Hamasaki (Ishiba), Takayuki Ogawauchi (Tamaki)

 The LDP is facing a headwind that is making those involved in the party "blue in the face. According to a survey, the LDP is expected to fall short of the 50 seats needed for a majority in the upper house. Under such circumstances, former Prime Minister Kishida, for some reason, is "full of motivation." ......


Kishida Stays Upbeat as LDP Polls Worry—What’s Next After the Upper House Election?

 Kumiko Kato, Keiichiro Ikeda

 Kumiko Kato, an automotive journalist who follows the front lines of automobile troubles. She looks into the reality of the "illegal shooting of videos with temporary license plates" by Chinese media and manufacturers, which she says has been on the rise in recent years.

 Kumiko Kato, an automotive journalist who follows the front lines of automobile troubles, looks into the illegal filming of "temporary license plate numbers" by Chinese media and manufacturers, which she says has been on the rise in recent years.

Illegal Video Shoot with Fake Plates on Tokyo Expressway—MLIT Outraged

 Shiroshi Midori

 In June, three elementary school teachers were arrested for sharing voyeuristic photos on social networking sites.

Torishi on the Prowl! Creeps Share Secret Photos in SNS Hideouts

 A teacher at an English conversation class in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, was arrested. He touched his student's breasts and lower body dozens of times. He filmed it with his cell phone. It is said that he was aiming for a one-on-one lecture. This is the man's surprising statement.

English Tutor Charged with Indecent Filming and Inappropriate Touching of Multiple High School Girls

 Party expenses are a major source of income for the LDP. The LDP's huge annual party expenditure of 4 billion yen has raised suspicions about the existence of party members. This article looks into the reality of the "Ghost Party Member List" that exists in the LDP.

LDP’s Massive Party Fees Linked to Ghost Members Paid for Official Registration

 Party funds are a major source of income for the LDP. Behind the party's expense is a list of "ghost party members," which is a list of party members who do not exist and are listed on it as a way to "make up the numbers. In the second part of this article, we will investigate the possibility that this list is used for corporate donations.

LDP’s Phantom Members Boost Party Fees, Enable Corporate Bribery

 Urban journalist and chain store researcher. <br /><br />
He has been actively writing articles and conducting 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. Media appearances include "Mezamashi 8" (Fuji TV), "Day Day" (NTV), "Abema Prime" (Abema TV), and "STEP ONE" (J-WAVE).

 Kazuki Tanigashira

 Gong Cha, a well-known tapioca chain, continues to gain momentum. The "tapioca" sold by the company is a typical "boom" type drink, and although the company should not be in a good mood since the end of the boom, ...... is. What is the reason for its popularity?

Why Gong cha Still Has Long Lines—and 10x Job Applicants

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 Pasya/Afro

 The House of Councillors election is being hotly contested. The candidate running in the Hyogo election is Takashi Tachibana of the NHK Party. He claims that he is in the running for the number 3 position, but behind the scenes, he is ......

Tachibana Targets Support from Ex-Hikoma Madams in Hyogo Upper House Race

 A 43-year-old man was arrested for pouring bodily fluids on a stuck teenage woman from behind in a morning rush-hour train. He told police that he had done it about 20 times in three years. What was his surprising behavior at the time of his arrest?

43-Year-Old Man Arrested for Repeated Assaults on Teenage Women in Morning Trains

 A former manager of a delicatessen in Ikebukuro was arrested. He hired a 17-year-old girl who was underage without sufficient confirmation. He is alleged to have allowed her to provide sexual services to male customers at a hotel. Experts point out the reasons why the store hires underage girls and the dangers from the female side.

Ex-Escort Manager Sent 17-Year-Old to Hotel on Interview Day—“It’s Illegal, But Special”

 Ryo Nakahira

 On July 11, a defendant who sexually assaulted an 8-year-old girl on her way home from buying her father's birthday present in September 2012 was sentenced. The defendant, who admitted the crime but claimed that his motive was "because of alcohol," was sentenced.

Assault on Girl Returning from Father’s Birthday Gift—Defendant’s Intoxication Defense Fails

 Keisuke Nishi

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we introduce a scoop photo of Shintaro Ishihara, who was taken to a hospital in June 2003 after being rushed to a hospital for an emergency while giving a speech, and who was then rumored to be seriously ill.

Playback &#8217;15] &#8220;Shintaro Ishihara&#8217;s Walking in Great Vigor,&#8221; Despite Whispers of His Serious Illness

 Kyodo

 Is a new "TV star" in the making? ...... Ito Mayor Maki Takubo has announced his candidacy for re-election after resigning as mayor over allegations of academic fraud. Why is a quiet city in Shizuoka Prefecture attracting a lot of attention on the wide TV show. ......

Why Ito City Mayor Takubo&#8217;s alleged academic fraud is the talk of the town

 Sayuri Saito

 The majority of foreign workers in Japan do not fall into the category of "high-level" human resources welcomed by the government. Moreover, Japanese society is highly dependent on and in need of foreign human resources who do not fall into the "high-level" category.

Record &#8220;Highest&#8221; Number of Foreign Workers&#8230; &#8220;Low Degree&#8221; Foreign Workers, Not &#8220;High Degree&#8221; Foreign Workers Real Report

 Koichi Kikuchi (1st, 2nd, 4th), Shinya Inui (2nd), Shuichi Masuda (5th), Shoichiro Tsuboi (6th)

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. GOLD" in Shibaura closed on July 18, 1995. We look back at the history of this club, which was born during the bubble era and became a pioneer of Japanese club culture.

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