 Aki Shikama

 The "Starbucks closest to North Korea" is located in the suburbs of Seoul, South Korea. Six months later, I visited the Starbucks again and found an unbelievable scene.

The store is full of Japanese! Now a popular spot for travel in South Korea&#8230; &#8220;Starbucks closest to North Korea&#8221; &#8211; after the astonishing

 Masayoshi Katayama (Journalist)

 Regenerating quickly even after being pulled out, the plant expands its habitat with its astonishing reproductive power, and its agricultural products are severely damaged. ......

 The "Nagaetsunogeitou," called the worst invasive plant on earth, has been spreading widely across Japan this summer. It has transformed the landscape of the Shintone River with its amazing reproductive power, and nearby rice farmers lament that they are worried about the enormous damage it will cause to the rice they harvest.

Shocking sight&#8221; of the South American devil &#8220;Nagaetsunogeitou,&#8221; the earth&#8217;s worst &#8220;invasive plant,&#8221; multiplying massively in Japan.

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 Prime Minister Ishiba finally decided to resign in the face of calls for his resignation due to his election defeat. After that announcement, the battle for the next president began. However, behind the scenes, Ishiba is said to have begun his dark activities in order to win back the presidency.

Ishiba&#8221; is trying to increase his influence by taking full advantage of his short term as prime minister.

 JMPA

 On September 16, Princess Kako and Princess Eugene watched the World Championships in Athletics at the National Stadium. It had been about six years since the two of them had been on official duty together, but Kako took the lead over Eugene, who was not used to official duties. Smiling at each other, they cheered for the athletes.

The two of them smiled at each other and watched the World Championships in Athletics in good humor&#8230; The dignified older sister, Kako, &#8220;Devotion to His Eugene&#8221;.

 Shinji Hasuo

 A former head teacher of a tutoring school famous for its "Motivation Switch" brand has been arrested. He is alleged to have touched a junior high school girl on multiple occasions. The incident came to light after the student consulted a counselor. The former headmaster denies some of the charges.

Former head teacher denies some charges of indecency with a junior high school girl by touching her breasts over her underwear&#8230;.

 29 years have passed since the murder of a Sophia University student in Shibamata in September 1996, and a dedication ceremony was held at the scene. Due to the abolition of the statute of limitations for prosecution of murder cases, the investigation is continuing, but will the "darkness" of the case (......) be cleared?

Shibamata Student Murder Case: Witness Testimonies and DNA Evidence Exist, But 29 Years Later, The Truth Remains Elusive

 On September 22, the battle to choose the next LDP president is set to begin, with five candidates expected to vie for the post, but experts say it will likely be a one-on-one battle between Takaichi and Koizumi. Whichever way the race goes, there will be nothing but uncertainty...

LDP Leadership Race Draws Criticism as Takaichi and Koizumi Face Off

 We all want to live out our final days in our own way. Isn't this something everyone thinks about?　In reality, however, most Japanese people die in hospitals. This is because they think it is the best way to keep their lives alive. However, hospital deaths are also painful, and a home doctor who has cared for 1,000 patients suggests the following.

End-of-Life Care: A Doctor&#8217;s Advice for a Peaceful Farewell

 Behind the cosmetic surgery boom, a number of women are suffering from serious aftereffects. The number has increased fivefold in five years. The reality and problems seen by a doctor who is on the front line of saving patients suffering from the aftereffects of cosmetic surgery.

Surge in Cosmetic Medical Complications: Doctors Warn of Severe Consequences, Including Death

 Nakahira Ryo

 On September 9, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department announced the arrest of a man who was the leader of a special fraud "kakeko" group. The man had been on the run overseas for three years to escape the police. ......

Scam Ringleader Surrenders After 3 Years on the Run, Saying &#8220;I Want to Go Back to Japan&#8221;

 The world of social networking sites is a world of mixed truths and falsehoods. In the midst of this, allegations that "#Don't resign from Ishiba" posts in support of Prime Minister Ishiba, who was on the precipice, were being "posted part-time" for 1,000 yen per post. ......

LDP Rejects Allegations of Paid Hashtag Campaign

 Nakahira

 A man was arrested for kidnapping a cat and taking its owner away in his car. The motive is believed to be a dispute over date money. ...... What kind of person was the suspect who took the woman out, even involving her cat?

Man Holds Cat Hostage in Date Money Dispute: What Neighbors Say About Him

 Shikama Aki

 Long lines and battles breaking out all over the venue.... A travel journalist and photographer who has visited the Osaka Expo site nearly 20 times since the opening of the event will introduce the extraordinary situation occurring at the Osaka Expo site less than a month before the event closes.

Priority Lane Chaos Exposes Cracks in Japanese Manners Before Kansai Expo Ends

 Less than a month before the Expo closes, the Osaka-Kansai Expo is drawing a large number of visitors. Due to the rush demand before the closing of the Expo, the "full capacity" sign is displayed one after another on weekdays as well as on weekends and holidays. Even if you have a ticket in hand, it is becoming difficult to enter the Expo.

Kansai Expo’s Final Month Plagued by Record-Breaking Lines Both Online and At the Gate

 Keiko Tsuji

 As the shortage of nursing care workers worsens, a new service that links the elderly and young people is attracting attention as a new way to support the elderly. This service is designed to support the daily lives of the elderly by bringing young people of the grandchildren's generation to the home of the elderly.

Bridging Generations: How Matchmaking Between Seniors and Youth Creates Powerful Synergy

 A suspect, Ryu Matsumoto, a security inspector at Haneda Airport, was arrested for stealing 90,000 yen in cash from a passenger. The male victim of the theft has now agreed to an exclusive interview with FRIDAY Digital. The man reveals Matsumoto's surprising excuse: .......

Exclusive: Victim of Cash Theft by Haneda Airport Security Inspector Reveals Astonishing Excuse and Frustration with Response

 Yuuki Okukubo (freelance writer)

 Kei Kato (4th photo)

 Limited-edition products made in collaboration with popular brands were traded on a flea market app for more than twice the list price.

 A series of goods from the Osaka Kansai Expo are being resold one after another. A search for "Expo goods" on a flea market app reveals an array of items priced at or above list price. In fact, the Expo is a resale paradise," said one reseller.

Exclusive Passcodes Leaked: Osaka-Kansai Expo Becomes a Hotspot for Price Gouging Resellers

 Kamakura Koukoumae Station is known as the sacred place of the hit manga "Slam Dunk. In the past few years, foreign tourists have flooded into such a sacred place, causing a serious toilet problem. Here is what the locals and the government have to say about the situation.

Slam Dunk&#8217;s Holy Land Turns Lawless Amid Inbound Tourism Surge

 Reuters/Afro

 Kim Keon-hee, the former first lady of South Korea, is facing new allegations. She is believed to have intervened in an alleged attempt to cover up an assault by the daughter of a former secretary of state. One after another, Kim's antics come to light. The full extent of the trouble will be introduced here.

Ex-First Lady of South Korea Accused of Intervening in Assault Case Involving Secretary’s Daughter

 A stabbing incident occurred in downtown Akasaka, Tokyo. An Ethiopian national was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He stabbed his former boss in the stomach with a kitchen knife. The suspect was fired from the man's company about a year ago. What was the "limit of endurance" that he stated?

&#8216;I told him, &#8220;I&#8217;ll take care of you&#8221;&#8216;&#8230; Fired Ethiopian national &#8216;knifed his former boss&#8217; and stated, &#8220;I&#8217;m running out of patience.&#8221;

 The resignation of Prime Minister Ishiba has suddenly created a commotion in Nagata-cho. Not only the LDP, whose presidential race is centered on Sanae Takaichi and Shinjiro Koizumi, but also Komeito, which forms a coalition, is affected. ......

Komeito’s Delicate Position in the LDP Leadership Race Between Takaichi and Koizumi

 Kyodo News (Sakurajima)

 Fuji, Ontake, Shinmoedake, Miyakejima, Sakurajima...... no wonder any of these volcanoes could erupt!

 Sakurajima erupted nearly 300 times this year, and experts warned that Japan has entered the era of major eruptions. This is an urgent commentary on the threat of eruptions, including the connection between the Nankai Trough earthquakes and the eruption of Mt. Fuji, and the devastating effects of volcanic ash on communications and transportation infrastructure.

Japan’s Volcanoes Under Watch — Scientists Caution of Impending Large-Scale Eruptions

 An 18-year-old boy was arrested for attempting to kill his uncle, who lived with him, by making him drink poisoned miso soup. What was subsequently revealed was the surprising motive for the crime and its aftermath.

When Small Grievances Turn Deadly — The Motive and Hidden Crimes of an 18-Year-Old Suspect

 The first trial of a 78-year-old man who took a high school girl by car and sexually assaulted her was held at the Saitama District Court on September 3. The defendant's allegations in court were more mysterious than the crime for which he was charged, as if he had a strong sense of his own inner commitment.

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The store is full of Japanese! Now a popular spot for travel in South Korea… “Starbucks closest to North Korea” – after the astonishing

Shocking sight” of the South American devil “Nagaetsunogeitou,” the earth’s worst “invasive plant,” multiplying massively in Japan.

Ishiba” is trying to increase his influence by taking full advantage of his short term as prime minister.

The two of them smiled at each other and watched the World Championships in Athletics in good humor… The dignified older sister, Kako, “Devotion to His Eugene”.

Former head teacher denies some charges of indecency with a junior high school girl by touching her breasts over her underwear….