 Takero Unity

 The bigwigs of the yakuza world gathered, and a rapid development was made in the boggy division that had continued for nearly 10 years.

 The key figure in "Yamaguchigumi's Split War," the young leader Takayama of Yamaguchigumi VI, visited Inagawa-kai's hall located in the suburbs of Yokohama. What was the purpose of the gathering of the "big three" of the yakuza world under strict security measures, accompanied by assistant Wakagasa Takeuchi and others?

Yamaguchi-gumi Sixth Generation Takes Action: Will the Feud End and the Seventh Generation Begin?

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we were reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In April 1995, when the investigation into the Aum Shinrikyo cult was in its final stages, these children were taken into protective custody at the "10th Satyan" in Kamikyuu Isshiki Village.

Playback &#8217;95] 53 &#8220;parrot children&#8221; who did not know how to use soap and towels&#8230; were taken into custody.

 Hideki Asai

 Large-scale repairs are a common occurrence in condominiums, but if collusion is rampant and the construction cost is 20% higher than it should be, ....... The Fair Trade Commission conducted an on-site inspection on suspicion of bid-rigging in large-scale repair work for condominiums, alleging violation of the Antimonopoly Law.

Everyone in the industry knows about it.&#8221; &#8220;Collusion&#8221; in large-scale condominium repair? &#8230;Why the JFTC on-site inspection?

 Mizuho Takagi

 Nonfiction writer Mizuho Takagi reveals how various types of adult entertainment were born. In this report, she traces the roots of the JK business, which was born through the frayed edges of the law and has devastated the sex industry.

Report: The Birth of the Sex Industry and the JK Business: The Hint of &#8220;Akiba&#8217;s Foot Reflex&#8221;&#8230;Evolution of Evil by Taking Advantage of a Gap in the Law.

 Nonfiction writer Mizuho Takagi reveals how various types of adult entertainment were born. Why did the JK business, which took the world by storm in the 1910s, become so heated?

The birth of the sex industry, the JK business] &#8220;The end of the JK business,&#8221; which was destroyed by an ordinance in 2005, &#8220;making over 18-year-olds perform sex acts and making a fortune.

 On March 10, a Thai woman was arrested for prostitution in an apartment in Osaka. There are many cases of foreign women prostituting themselves in ordinary condominiums all over Japan. We investigated the reality of this situation.

Osaka’s Chinese Mansions Exposed Prostitution Ring Uncovered After Resident Tip-off

 Nakahira Ryo

 Shinji Hasuo (1st and 2nd), Ryo Nakaheiyo (4th)

 It has been a month since Airi Sato, a.k.a. Ai Mogami, was stabbed to death by Kenichi Takano, a suspect, during a live-streaming event in Tokyo on March 11. What drove the suspect to commit the crime? We covered the details of the financial trouble between the two.

Details of Financial Trouble: Ai Mogami&#8217;s 500,000 Yen Loans and the Suspect in Her Murder

 Shu NISHIHARA

 In early April, an eye-catching beauty was spotted at a high-class restaurant in Tokyo. Koharu Kusumi, a former member of Morning Musume。 She is Koharu Kusumi, a former "Morning Musume" member who is now working as an actress. After enjoying dinner with a man, they went to a luxury townhouse together. What on earth is this man?

Former Morning Musume Member Koharu Kusumi Spotted on Luxury Date with Elite Financial Professional

 From Suntory's official X

 April Fool's Day was a time when companies competed to post their most hilarious April Fool's Day stories. Suntory's giant 20-liter bottle of natural water was a big hit. A Suntory representative explains the behind-the-scenes story behind the idea and how to be careful about posting something that could go up in flames if you get it wrong.

Suntory Giant Natural Water April Fools&#8217; Joke Behind the Scenes

 Otoku researcher. He has been posting deals on social networking services since 2007, and currently has more than 100,000 followers. He is a regular contributor to Nikkei Cross Trend and MONEY PLUS, and has appeared on TV, radio, magazines, and many other media. With the motto of "enjoyable and easy-to-continue poikatsu", she provides useful information for daily life in an easy-to-understand manner.

 Dr. Haiji

 PayPay is the dominant QR code payment service with an overwhelming share of the market. In the midst of this, bank-affiliated QR code payment services such as "Air Wallet" and "J-Coin Pay" are attracting attention with their bold campaigns. The latest trends are explained.

QR Payment&#8217;s Phase 2 of Bold 50% Cashback Campaigns by Banks to Regain Momentum

 The three major junior high schools for men and women are experiencing a strange phenomenon. Across the board, the number of students taking the entrance examinations has dropped, and for some schools, the number of students accepted into Tokyo University has also dropped dramatically. Experts explain the latest developments behind the situation and the two schools that are likely to grow rapidly in popularity in place of the Gosanke schools.

Declining University of Tokyo Pass Rates at Sakurain Two Schools Poised for Rapid Growth Amid Falling Examinee Numbers

 Kazuhiko Nakamura, Shinji Hasuo

 Ryoko Hirosue was arrested. She is alleged to have caused a rear-end collision and assaulted a nurse, kicking her. The suspect was sent to the police station on April 9, but her "future" is still up in the air, as an expert explains in simple terms.

Concerns Grow Over Ryoko Hirosue’s Future Amid Reckless Driving

 Shinji Hasuo (1st to 3rd photos), Ryo Nakahira

 Ryo Nakahira

 The trial of Chiba's "Hiccup Man," who was arrested for the third time in May '24, is underway. Why does he repeatedly obstruct motorists? Neighbors told us about the defendant's unexpected childhood.

Neighbor Reflects on the Childhood of the &#8220;Peekaboo Man&#8221; Arrested for the Third Time

 Shimei Kurita (nonfiction writer)

 Tobita Shinchi, Japan's largest chonen (brothel), is located in Nishinari-ku, Osaka City. The suffering of the people who work hard in this town is not well known. A woman who once reigned as a "top girl" but retired last year reveals her personal history.

Former Tobita Shinchi Courtesan Reveals Her Painful Past and the Day She Was Bought

 Representative Photo/Reuters/Afro

 The Osaka-Kansai Expo, which opens in less than a week on April 13, had a test run on April 5 with the participation of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, but once again, problems such as congestion and methane gas have surfaced.

Osaka Expo Struggles with Methane Gas, Traffic Jams, and Heatstroke Risks

 Akira Ikoma

 The Cabinet on March 7 approved a draft amendment to the Entertainment Establishments Control Law, which includes a ban on "sexually oriented businesses. The "lovemaking business" has been practiced between female cast members and male customers for many years, and has sometimes resulted in incidents. The following is a list of such incidents.

The Manipulative Tactics of &#8220;Genuine Love Sales&#8221; That Led a Customer in His 30s to Kill a Soapland Worker

 Will the amendment of the Entertainment Establishments Control Law eliminate "sexually oriented businesses"? In this second part, sex industry writer Akira Ikoma introduces recent incidents involving sex-related businesses, including the tragedy of a man who spent a large sum of money on a girl bar girl he met through a live-streaming event.

Why Romantic Manipulation Never Fades Even When Love Turns to Hate

 Nihonbashi Group

 Natural" is one of the largest illegal scout groups in Japan, raking in 5 billion yen a year. FRIDAY contacted the current members and interviewed them.

Inside the Largest Illegal Scout Group of A Member&#8217;s Confession

 Shinji Hasuo

 A 33-year-old cab driver was arrested. He broke into a woman's apartment at dawn. He allegedly robbed her of cash and sexually assaulted her. He also went to a convenience store and robbed her of the money he made her withdraw. The following is a report on the entire vicious crime.

Taxi Driver Allegedly Robs and Sexually Assaults Woman in Her 20s During Home Invasion

 Ms. Testa works as a freelance writer mainly on the web. She is also involved in the production of books and corporate PR magazines. She does not specialize in any particular field, but covers a wide range of subjects that intrigue her, including history, comedy, health, beauty, travel, gourmet food, and nursing care.

 Motoko Abekawa

 Kenji Kawato

 Mr. Testa is a private investor who started investing in stocks with 3 million yen in his pocket and achieved a total profit of 10 billion yen in February 2012. Why does he actively appear in the media when he has achieved sufficient results with his investments?　We asked him why.

From Trading Floors to TV Screens: Why Billion-Yen Investor Testa Signed with a Comedy Talent Agency

 Hideo Kizaki

 Special Report: The Miracle of a Former Major League Pitcher in His Second Life

 The baseball movie classic "Field of Dreams" has been transformed into "Whiskey" by former Major League Baseball player Drew Storen. What is the miracle that this former major league pitcher has wrought in his second life?

Field of Dreams&#8221; Cornfields Fulfilled &#8220;Whiskey Dreams

 The number two man in the "Shimizu-kai" was arrested on suspicion of malicious remodeling. The chairman of the group calls himself "Super Salaryman" and uploads his flamboyant lifestyle on SNS. It is said that he was enjoying a lavish lifestyle with the money he made from the scam. What was his modus operandi?

The number two member of the malicious remodeling group &#8220;Shimizu-kai,&#8221; &#8220;making 10 billion in profits,&#8221; by inciting anxiety that &#8220;the roof is broken.

 Hironori Jinno (Nonfiction writer)

 Kazuhiko Nakamura, courtesy of Luna (bottom)

 Increasing number of burials, technological innovations in the storage of bodies, and the latest coffin gowns: ......

 The concept and perception of "death" has changed over time, and the "workers" involved in the final stages of life have come to accept the increasingly diverse forms of death. The increasing number of deaths among foreigners, burial, storage of bodies...what is the "deathbed business"?

In Accordance with the Increasing Number of Foreigners&#8230;At the Forefront of the &#8220;Deathbed Business&#8221; Workers Changing the Image of Death [Close Reporting on the Frontlines].

 The Myanmar Military True News Information Team/AP/Afro

 A large quake caused long-lasting and long-period tremors, and high-rise buildings collapsed.

 On March 28, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit central Myanmar. The death toll is estimated at over 10,000. The earthquake was characterized by "long-period seismic tremors" that affected Bangkok, 1,000 km away from the epicenter. Japan is no stranger to earthquakes...

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Yamaguchi-gumi Sixth Generation Takes Action: Will the Feud End and the Seventh Generation Begin?

Playback ’95] 53 “parrot children” who did not know how to use soap and towels… were taken into custody.

Everyone in the industry knows about it.” “Collusion” in large-scale condominium repair? …Why the JFTC on-site inspection?

Report: The Birth of the Sex Industry and the JK Business: The Hint of “Akiba’s Foot Reflex”…Evolution of Evil by Taking Advantage of a Gap in the Law.

The birth of the sex industry, the JK business] “The end of the JK business,” which was destroyed by an ordinance in 2005, “making over 18-year-olds perform sex acts and making a fortune.

Osaka’s Chinese Mansions Exposed Prostitution Ring Uncovered After Resident Tip-off

Details of Financial Trouble: Ai Mogami’s 500,000 Yen Loans and the Suspect in Her Murder

Former Morning Musume Member Koharu Kusumi Spotted on Luxury Date with Elite Financial Professional

Suntory Giant Natural Water April Fools’ Joke Behind the Scenes

QR Payment’s Phase 2 of Bold 50% Cashback Campaigns by Banks to Regain Momentum

Declining University of Tokyo Pass Rates at Sakurain Two Schools Poised for Rapid Growth Amid Falling Examinee Numbers

Concerns Grow Over Ryoko Hirosue’s Future Amid Reckless Driving

Neighbor Reflects on the Childhood of the “Peekaboo Man” Arrested for the Third Time

Former Tobita Shinchi Courtesan Reveals Her Painful Past and the Day She Was Bought

Osaka Expo Struggles with Methane Gas, Traffic Jams, and Heatstroke Risks

The Manipulative Tactics of “Genuine Love Sales” That Led a Customer in His 30s to Kill a Soapland Worker

Why Romantic Manipulation Never Fades Even When Love Turns to Hate

Inside the Largest Illegal Scout Group of A Member’s Confession

Taxi Driver Allegedly Robs and Sexually Assaults Woman in Her 20s During Home Invasion

From Trading Floors to TV Screens: Why Billion-Yen Investor Testa Signed with a Comedy Talent Agency

Field of Dreams” Cornfields Fulfilled “Whiskey Dreams

The number two member of the malicious remodeling group “Shimizu-kai,” “making 10 billion in profits,” by inciting anxiety that “the roof is broken.

In Accordance with the Increasing Number of Foreigners…At the Forefront of the “Deathbed Business” Workers Changing the Image of Death [Close Reporting on the Frontlines].

Emergency Warning Report] Myanmar Earthquake: M7.7, Death Toll Over 10,000… “The Same Thing Will Happen in Japan”.