 Akira Ikoma

 In December 2012, an illegal brothel run by a Chinese national was busted in Nishi-Kawaguchi. Nishi-kawaguchi used to be famous nationwide for "NK style. Sex journalist Ikoma says, "Once a place becomes famous for its backstreet sex industry, the stores will not disappear.

Raids on Chinese-Run Massage Parlors Expose Nishikawaguchi&#8217;s Undying Underground Sex Industry

 Born in Yamagata Prefecture in 1983, Yoko Tunemochi worked for 10 years in the editorial department of a health information magazine, editing monthly magazines and web media before becoming a freelance writer. Currently, she interviews, plans, and writes about doctors and specialists, mainly in the fields of health care and medicine.

 Yoko Nemmochi

 Afro (second)

 At the end of last year, the number of influenza cases per medical institution reached a record high. From February onward, influenza B, which is accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting, will become more prevalent. Even if you feel that the number of people around you with influenza is decreasing, you cannot be too careful.

B-Type Flu Rising: Ongoing Outbreak and Post-COVID Normal

 Residents of Izumi City are shaken by plans to build a large-scale industrial waste incinerator. While citizens' groups rose up and protested against the prefectural and city governments, a city council member from the neighboring city of Kishiwada filed a request for disclosure of information with the prefectural government. However, what was disclosed was a document full of blacked-out pages.

Transparency at Risk: Blacked-Out Documents in Osaka Izumi City Incinerator Issue

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 In Izumi City, located in the southern part of Osaka Prefecture, a plan to build a large-scale industrial waste incinerator is underway without the knowledge of many residents. Some residents have begun to protest against the project.

Unknowingly Building an Incinerator: Resident Issues in Izumi City

 JAW", "SMART"... These are the names of new groups of universities that have recently started to be used. Do you recognize them?　Nitto Komasen" and "MARCH" may be out of date. An expert explains the contents of the university thin pecking order and the background of the group names that disappeared in the past.

Famous Private University Groups See Name Changes as Old Titles Fade and New Ones Emerge

 Shimei Kurita (nonfiction writer)

 Shimei Kurita (4th and 6th photos) Takayuki Ogawauchi

 Irregular Serialization: Walking in a Deep Town of Chaos No. 6] The main street is crowded with more than 7 million people a year, but the "shuttered shopping street" and "multinationalization" are troubling local residents. ......

 Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, has transformed itself from "Little Edo" to a major tourist destination, attracting more than 7 million visitors a year. Although the city has been bustling in recent years with an explosion of foreign tourists and more than 10,000 residents, there is no end to the troubles and incidents that have occurred in the city.

The Hidden Side of Little Edo: Exploring the Chaotic Deep Town of Kawagoe City Saitama Prefecture

 Shinji Hasuo

 Despite the recent spate of exposures, happening bars are said to be thriving. However, the current manager says that the scene has changed considerably due to the "healthification" of the bars and changes in the clientele, as they have become more wary of being exposed to the law.

Manager Discusses How Crackdowns Have Shaped the Happening Bar Scene

 The trial of a pianist accused of theft by stealing a flight attendant's apron on an airplane was held at the Tokyo District Court. The man had an unusual obsession with the apron and gave an incomprehensible reason for the theft.

Genius Pianist’ Explains Motive for Stealing Flight Attendant’s Apron Inspired by Conan’s Ran Mouri

 Ruriko Kojima was rushed to the hospital. Her husband, Kota Kitamura, who was also taken to the hospital, has already been confirmed dead. The police are investigating the case as "unlikely," but what happened to the happy family?

Ruriko Kojima’s Loss: Hidden Financial Struggles

 Born in Yamagata Prefecture in 1983, Yoko Nemochi worked for 10 years in the editorial department of a health information magazine, editing monthly magazines and web media before becoming a freelance writer. Currently, she interviews, plans, and writes about doctors and specialists, focusing on health care and medical fields.

 Yoko Kemmochi

 NISA Laggard Writer in his 40s, "The Road to Investment" #2

 When I decided to start NISA, I did some research, but I didn't know where to start. I tried reading introductory books and web articles, but the jargon was too difficult to understand. I'm afraid I'll fail if I start with my flimsy knowledge...

Half of NISA Users Profit! A Beginner’s Guide to Opening an Account

 Takayuki Yamazaki (1st photo)

 General entrance examinations for private universities will begin in earnest in February. As applications are being closed, Nihon University is attracting a great deal of attention, and while the number of applicants is slightly up from last year, when it lost more than 20,000, it is not expected to return to the level of previous years.

Nihon University’s Applicant Struggles Widen Gap with Toyo University

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 Ryuta Watanabe, a polygamous pimp living in Hokkaido, Japan, is a popular influencer who earns 1.25 million yen a month on SNS and YouTube.

Ryuta Watanabe’s Life with Three Wives and Children

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 There has been a series of illegal resale of tickets to concerts of former Johnny's group. In such a situation, an arrest was finally made. The following is a detailed report on the incident that took place at the concert venue of the popular group "WEST.

Fake IDs &#038; Ticket Scalping The Dark Side of Former Johnny’s Concerts

 Kai Izumi, a former sommelier in his 20s, is accused of two counts of indecent assault on two women in their 20s. At his trial, he revealed the unbelievable words, "I don't remember.

Former Sommelier on Trial for Indecent Acts: Shocking Excuse

 Mr. Yusuke Kawai, aka "Joker Councilor," was elected as the top candidate for the Toda City Council in Saitama Prefecture. Mr. Kawai did not wear his trademark flamboyant makeup for his election campaign. After winning the election, he talked about the problems Toda City faces and his ambition to "enter national politics.

A &#8220;fake councilor&#8221; in joker make-up wins the top position in the city council election! He revealed to this magazine how serious he is about his &#8220;dream of entering national politics.

 Takayuki Ogawauchi (1st photo) Courtesy of his office

 A direct interview with a "key person in Nagatacho" who has been involved in various affairs!

 In October 2012, the KDP won 28 seats in the House of Representatives election, four times the number before the dissolution of the Diet. Meanwhile, Yuichiro Tamaki, who was suspended from party office for three months due to his own adultery scandal, is still undergoing a period of purification.

Yuichiro Tamaki, Representative of the Democratic Party of Japan, talks about his wife after the affair and how to deal with the new U.S. President Trump

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 NinjArigato, the "mysterious character" and self-proclaimed "Japan Tourism Ambassador" created by Ryo Taniguchi, the designer of the Tokyo Olympics' Miraitowa and Someiti, has been attracting over one million views. His videos that showcase the charms of Japan to overseas viewers have garnered over 1 million views...

NinjArigato, with more than 1 million views, is now showing the world the &#8220;charms of Japan&#8221;.

 Hironori Jinno (Nonfiction writer)

 Soichiro Koriyama

 Deep scars from the earthquake still remain in the harbor.

 One year has passed since the great earthquake hit the Noto Peninsula. The daily lives of fishermen have yet to return to normal, and the port still bears the scars of the earthquake. People who live with the sea long for the day when they can once again launch their boats as they did in the past.

One Year After the Noto Peninsula Earthquake [Wajima, Suzu] Fishermen&#8217;s Daily Lives Have Not Returned

 Izumi Nakagawa

 Courtesy of Iwatani Giken

 I used to think that space travel was still a long way off. However, "as early as this spring, a new experience of space travel from the stratosphere may become a reality. He says, "You can go to the stratosphere in a balloon and view the universe and the earth.

Ballooning in Japan as early as this spring or later &#8211; A &#8220;Space Tour&#8221; in Japan by the end of this year!　How much is it?

 A man was arrested for killing and injuring three men and a woman in front of JR Nagano Station. The man had been living a life of hardship due to mounting debts. Why did the man stab people he did not know with a knife? We report on the background of the incident, along with messages left at the scene by the bereaved families.

The family of the deceased who cherished every moment of his life&#8221;&#8230;The family of the deceased sent a message to the crime scene: &#8220;Life in debt of the suspect in the Nagano triple murder case.

 Born in Yamagata Prefecture in 1983, Yoko Kemmochi worked for 10 years in the editorial department of a health information magazine, editing monthly magazines and web media before becoming a freelance writer. Currently, she interviews, plans, and writes about doctors and specialists, focusing on health care and medical fields.

 The Road to Investment" #1 by a writer in her 40s, a latecomer to NISA

 As a housewife and writer in her 40s, I have been feeling vaguely anxious about money, and have been curious about investments such as the new NISA and iDeCo, but I have been unable to take the first step. She was completely "late to the game.

Missed the NISA Boom? Why Saving Alone Isn’t Enough

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 Case Files of Narcotics G-men (5)

 In this fifth installment of "Narcotics G-men Case Files," Ryoji Takahama, a former narcotics officer, writes about the most memorable cases in his 36-year career as a narcotics officer. He describes the various methods of drug smuggling and the actual crimes he experienced.

Drug Smugglers’ Tricks and Cannabis Temptation

 In this fifth installment of "Case Files" by Ryoji Takahama, a former narcotics control officer who was active in the front lines of narcotics control from the Showa Period to the Heisei Period. In this fifth installment, we look at illegal drugs brought into Japan from across the border every day. In this fifth installment, we will introduce the real scene of the smuggling of illegal drugs brought into Japan from across the border.

Controlled Delivery Busts Foreign Group Smuggling 230 kg of Meth in Waste Materials

 Hideki Asai

 The "enclosure" by real estate brokers in the sale and purchase of used houses is said to be rampant. Therefore, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism began regulating it in January. What is "enclosure" by real estate brokers?

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Raids on Chinese-Run Massage Parlors Expose Nishikawaguchi’s Undying Underground Sex Industry

B-Type Flu Rising: Ongoing Outbreak and Post-COVID Normal

Transparency at Risk: Blacked-Out Documents in Osaka Izumi City Incinerator Issue

Unknowingly Building an Incinerator: Resident Issues in Izumi City

Famous Private University Groups See Name Changes as Old Titles Fade and New Ones Emerge

The Hidden Side of Little Edo: Exploring the Chaotic Deep Town of Kawagoe City Saitama Prefecture

Manager Discusses How Crackdowns Have Shaped the Happening Bar Scene

Genius Pianist’ Explains Motive for Stealing Flight Attendant’s Apron Inspired by Conan’s Ran Mouri

Ruriko Kojima’s Loss: Hidden Financial Struggles

Half of NISA Users Profit! A Beginner’s Guide to Opening an Account

Nihon University’s Applicant Struggles Widen Gap with Toyo University

Ryuta Watanabe’s Life with Three Wives and Children

Fake IDs & Ticket Scalping The Dark Side of Former Johnny’s Concerts

Former Sommelier on Trial for Indecent Acts: Shocking Excuse

A “fake councilor” in joker make-up wins the top position in the city council election! He revealed to this magazine how serious he is about his “dream of entering national politics.

Yuichiro Tamaki, Representative of the Democratic Party of Japan, talks about his wife after the affair and how to deal with the new U.S. President Trump

NinjArigato, with more than 1 million views, is now showing the world the “charms of Japan”.

One Year After the Noto Peninsula Earthquake [Wajima, Suzu] Fishermen’s Daily Lives Have Not Returned

Ballooning in Japan as early as this spring or later – A “Space Tour” in Japan by the end of this year!　How much is it?

The family of the deceased who cherished every moment of his life”…The family of the deceased sent a message to the crime scene: “Life in debt of the suspect in the Nagano triple murder case.

Missed the NISA Boom? Why Saving Alone Isn’t Enough

Drug Smugglers’ Tricks and Cannabis Temptation

Controlled Delivery Busts Foreign Group Smuggling 230 kg of Meth in Waste Materials

Property Hoarding by Realtors Targeted, But Who Will Enforce It?

News

Raids on Chinese-Run Massage Parlors Expose Nishikawaguchi’s Undying Underground Sex Industry

B-Type Flu Rising: Ongoing Outbreak and Post-COVID Normal

Transparency at Risk: Blacked-Out Documents in Osaka Izumi City Incinerator Issue

Unknowingly Building an Incinerator: Resident Issues in Izumi City

Famous Private University Groups See Name Changes as Old Titles Fade and New Ones Emerge

The Hidden Side of Little Edo: Exploring the Chaotic Deep Town of Kawagoe City Saitama Prefecture

Manager Discusses How Crackdowns Have Shaped the Happening Bar Scene

Genius Pianist’ Explains Motive for Stealing Flight Attendant’s Apron Inspired by Conan’s Ran Mouri

Ruriko Kojima’s Loss: Hidden Financial Struggles

Half of NISA Users Profit! A Beginner’s Guide to Opening an Account

Nihon University’s Applicant Struggles Widen Gap with Toyo University

Ryuta Watanabe’s Life with Three Wives and Children

Fake IDs & Ticket Scalping The Dark Side of Former Johnny’s Concerts

Former Sommelier on Trial for Indecent Acts: Shocking Excuse

A “fake councilor” in joker make-up wins the top position in the city council election! He revealed to this magazine how serious he is about his “dream of entering national politics.

Yuichiro Tamaki, Representative of the Democratic Party of Japan, talks about his wife after the affair and how to deal with the new U.S. President Trump

NinjArigato, with more than 1 million views, is now showing the world the “charms of Japan”.

One Year After the Noto Peninsula Earthquake [Wajima, Suzu] Fishermen’s Daily Lives Have Not Returned

Ballooning in Japan as early as this spring or later – A “Space Tour” in Japan by the end of this year! How much is it?

The family of the deceased who cherished every moment of his life”…The family of the deceased sent a message to the crime scene: “Life in debt of the suspect in the Nagano triple murder case.

Missed the NISA Boom? Why Saving Alone Isn’t Enough

Drug Smugglers’ Tricks and Cannabis Temptation

Controlled Delivery Busts Foreign Group Smuggling 230 kg of Meth in Waste Materials

Property Hoarding by Realtors Targeted, But Who Will Enforce It?

Ballooning in Japan as early as this spring or later – A “Space Tour” in Japan by the end of this year!　How much is it?