 On May 20, the revised Entertainment Establishments Control Law was enacted, banning scouting. The police have been cracking down on scout groups, and the effects of the crackdown are beginning to be felt in adult entertainment establishments as well.

Crackdown on Scout Groups Spurs Rise in Independent Sex Work

 Kenichiro Wagatsuma, Ken Kobayashi, Mizuho Takagi, Kenichiro Wagatsuma, Ken Kobayashi, Mizuho Takagi, YouTube "Hikage no Koe" Reporting Team

 The hit-and-run murder of two people in Miharu-cho, Fukushima Prefecture, occurred in 2008. The "Hikage no Koe" team exchanged letters with M, the murderer, and heard his "voice. What is the "loneliness" of M, who committed the crime for the selfish reason of "wanting to go back to prison"?

Man Who Killed Two Volunteers Days After Release Claims He Wanted to Return to Prison

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 Pasya/Afro

 Takashi Tachibana changed the name of his party to "NHK Party. However, behind the scenes, a new allegation has surfaced. It was done in a very clever way, which surprised even legal experts. ......

Legal Expert Points Out Issues in Takashi Tachibana’s Sudden Poster Fee Padding Allegation

 Shinji Hasuo

 Two Chinese nationals were arrested for driving drunk, seriously injuring four elementary school students, and fleeing the scene. They had been drinking for several hours just before the incident. Experts pointed out the challenges ahead. We also introduce some of the suspects' appalling arguments.

Two Chinese Suspects in Hit-and-Run of Four Kids After Hours of Drinking Offer Absurd Excuse

 Takehiro Shigumura (1st to 2nd, 7th to 15th) Kazuhiko Nakamura (3rd to 6th, 16th to 17th)

 More than 100 yakuza from all over Japan gathered at Inagawa Kaikan in Yokohama for the "funeral" of Jiro Kiyota, the president of Inagawa-kai. There was also the leader of the Yamaguchi Gumi VI, Shinobu Tsukasa. The following is a detailed report of his visit accompanied by the top leaders, including the young leader Mr. Takeuchi.

100+ Yakuza Gather at Inagawa-kai Boss Funeral; Yamaguchi-gumi Leader Tsukasa Attends with Strong Presence

 A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of child prostitution. He invited a 17-year-old high school girl to his home and performed indecent acts on her. The man stated that he received naked pictures from 30 or 40 other people. What were his surprising luring words to the girls?

26-Year-Old Man Arrested for Lewd Acts on High School Girls, Claimed 40 Sent Him Nude Photos

 Masaharu Uemoto (5th photo)

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. This time, we focus on the "long day" of the arrest of Aum Shinrikyo's Shoko Asahara on May 16, 1995. It was the "beginning of the end" for Aum Shinrikyo.

Playback &#8217;95] The &#8220;Beginning of the End&#8221; of Aum Shinrikyo&#8230; The whole story of &#8220;Asahara&#8217;s Arrest&#8221; watched by the whole nation

 Hiroshi Shibachi

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. This time, we take a look at the "Osaka Serial Murder Case," a heinous crime that was not widely reported in the shadow of the Aum Shinrikyo Aum Shinrikyo uprising in May 1995.

Playback &#8217;95] &#8220;The Osaka Serial Dismemberment Murder Case,&#8221; a Rare Violent Crime Hiding in the Shadows of the Aum Commotion

 Rena Masuyama

 Courtesy of Sameh Ahmed

 The conflict between Hamas, an Islamic organization, and the Israeli army broke out in October 2011. Sameh Ahmed, a journalist living in the Gaza Strip, Palestine, whose nine-month-old son was taken from him in an airstrike, described the current situation in his hometown as "hell.

Document] A year and a half after the outbreak of war&#8230; &#8220;Disintegration and Despair&#8221; in the Gaza Strip, Palestine: A Fearful Local Photo Report

 Aida En (except the first one)

 There is a company where almost all the employees are former female announcers. The company was founded by a woman who herself was an announcer for Aomori Broadcasting Co. The company provides event hosting and public relations services to the media. The company celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. We closely observe the beautiful faces of the employees!

Tears of Regret Every Time a Professional Baseball Game is Broadcast&#8230; &#8220;Beautiful Employees&#8221; at a Company Where Almost All Staff Are Former Female Announcers Tell Their Unique Lives

 A 45-year-old man called 110 and said, "I killed two people. He allegedly strangled his mother and sister at home with an electric cord and killed them. The motive for the crime was that he was "tired of taking care of them. Here is an expert's interpretation of the suspect's psychological state.

A 45-year-old man who &#8220;strangled himself with an electric cord&#8221; and &#8220;killed his sister because he was tired of taking care of his mother&#8221; called 110.

 Pineapo Urach

 While traditional backstreet entertainment districts are disappearing all over the country, there is a snack bar in Miyazaki that retains the vestiges of the old "blue line". Underground explorer Pinappo Urach actually went inside one.

Behind the Curtains of Ueno Town, Inside Miyazaki’s Secretive Take-Out Snack Bars

 Sayuri Saito

 Afro (2nd photo)

 The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Fisheries (MAFF) announced that the land price in Japan is one digit or even less than that. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) releases its annual land price report for the North Sea, and for the second year in a row, the rate of increase in residential land prices topped the nation's list.

Japan’s Open-Door Land Policy, Are We Powerless as Foreign Buyers Snatch Up Property?

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (Entertainment Journalist)

 Takashi Tachibana, leader of the "Party to Protect Citizens from NHK," has announced his intention to run for the House of Councillors election to be held this summer from the Hyogo constituency. The "muscle lawyer," Yasunori Sakurai, challenged him to a debate. ......

The Man Even the Muscle Lawyer Couldn’t Outsmart — Election Watcher Chidai Breaks Down How to Deal with Takashi Tachibana

 A 43-year-old man cut down a group of university students he did not know on the premises of Todaimae Station on the Namboku Line. The motive for the crime was "to show his parents that he is passionate about education. A reporter from the area reports on the changes he sensed in the quiet residential area.

Stabbing Near Todai-mae Station Highlights Pressure of Intense Exam Culture and Its Impact on Students

 The suspect, who was holding her dying child, was taken into custody inside a train station. A 38-year-old mother was arrested on suspicion of murder in Toda City, Saitama Prefecture. She allegedly drowned her 4-month-old son by submerging him in a bathtub. What was the shocking action taken by the suspect immediately after the crime?

Mother Holds Critically Injured Infant at Station — Suspected of Drowning 4-Month-Old Son in Bath, Followed by Shocking Actions

 Nakahira Ryo

 Tomohiko Ito, who forced a high school girl to take off her underwear if he did not kill her, indecently assaulted her, and took her underwear, is currently on trial. In this second installment, one of the victims, Ms. A., describes the details of Ito's crime...

Trial Reveals High School Girl’s Outrage Against Man Who Stole Her Underwear

 Chimasa Ide

 The term "old perils" tends to conjure up images of elderly nuisances, but recently there are many cases of people in their 20s and 30s, who have been with a company for a long time, inflicting "old perils" on newly joined workers in their 40s and 50s. What is the key to human relations in the coming age?

Generational Clash at Work Navigating Toxicity Between 30s and 50s in Today’s Evolving Workplace

 Kenichiro Wagatsuma, Ken Kobayashi, Mizuho Takagi, and Kenichiro Wagatsuma from the "Voice of the Shadow" YouTube channel.

 Hirofumi Komatsu, who was sentenced to death in February of this year for the murders of his wife and six children in Hitachi, Japan, says on his YouTube channel "Hikage no Koe" that he was initially ready to face up to his crimes, but that he changed his mind at a certain point.

Man Who Killed Wife and Six Children Claims He Doesn’t Remember the Incident Despite Accepting Death Sentence

 Hideki Asai

 Afro

 There have been a number of reports that foreigners from China and other countries are moving to Japan for as low as 5 million yen. These foreigners are acquiring a visa for "management and administration" in Japan, but some of them do not have the actual status of management.

Japan is Cheap, 5 Million Yen&#8230;&#8221; Wealthy Chinese Easily Obtain Resident Status or &#8220;Management Visa

 Yohei Nagata/Afro

 The average price of rice in supermarkets has exceeded the previous week for 17 consecutive weeks, reaching a record high, and the "rice problem" has become a national concern. Amidst this, the "overpriced" Nitori, which seems to have nothing to do with rice, has come under fire on the Internet. ......

Nitori, under fire on the Internet for allegedly &#8220;exporting rice&#8221; to China&#8230; &#8220;Surprising Answer&#8221; Returned

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 The influx of fake brand goods from overseas has not stopped. It used to be common knowledge that people were too afraid to trade on the Internet, especially on flea market apps.... We interviewed Mr. Aihara, CEO of IVA, a company that provides "secure appraisals" on Mercari, about the current situation.

How to avoid getting caught with &#8220;fake brand goods&#8221; on flea market apps?

 Takuma Arimura

 On Thursday, May 1, '25, an SUV plowed into a group of elementary school students on a city road in Senbon-chu, Nishinari-ku, Osaka City. The suspect, Yuki Yazawa, an unemployed man from Higashimurayama City, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. We were able to interview an eyewitness about what happened at the time of the incident.

Photo: &#8220;I thought he was running unsteadily, but then suddenly&#8230;&#8221; &#8211; &#8220;Spectacular scene&#8221; of 7 injured elementary school students in Nishinari, Osaka.

 In today's super-aging society, an increasing number of children are worried about taking care of their "toxic parents. We interviewed Mr. Hideki Endo, founder of "Kazokujimai.com," a consultation service specializing in such caregiving concerns.

News

Crackdown on Scout Groups Spurs Rise in Independent Sex Work

Man Who Killed Two Volunteers Days After Release Claims He Wanted to Return to Prison

Legal Expert Points Out Issues in Takashi Tachibana’s Sudden Poster Fee Padding Allegation

Two Chinese Suspects in Hit-and-Run of Four Kids After Hours of Drinking Offer Absurd Excuse

100+ Yakuza Gather at Inagawa-kai Boss Funeral; Yamaguchi-gumi Leader Tsukasa Attends with Strong Presence

26-Year-Old Man Arrested for Lewd Acts on High School Girls, Claimed 40 Sent Him Nude Photos

Playback ’95] The “Beginning of the End” of Aum Shinrikyo… The whole story of “Asahara’s Arrest” watched by the whole nation

Playback ’95] “The Osaka Serial Dismemberment Murder Case,” a Rare Violent Crime Hiding in the Shadows of the Aum Commotion

Document] A year and a half after the outbreak of war… “Disintegration and Despair” in the Gaza Strip, Palestine: A Fearful Local Photo Report

Tears of Regret Every Time a Professional Baseball Game is Broadcast… “Beautiful Employees” at a Company Where Almost All Staff Are Former Female Announcers Tell Their Unique Lives

A 45-year-old man who “strangled himself with an electric cord” and “killed his sister because he was tired of taking care of his mother” called 110.

Behind the Curtains of Ueno Town, Inside Miyazaki’s Secretive Take-Out Snack Bars

Japan’s Open-Door Land Policy, Are We Powerless as Foreign Buyers Snatch Up Property?

The Man Even the Muscle Lawyer Couldn’t Outsmart — Election Watcher Chidai Breaks Down How to Deal with Takashi Tachibana

Stabbing Near Todai-mae Station Highlights Pressure of Intense Exam Culture and Its Impact on Students

Mother Holds Critically Injured Infant at Station — Suspected of Drowning 4-Month-Old Son in Bath, Followed by Shocking Actions

Trial Reveals High School Girl’s Outrage Against Man Who Stole Her Underwear

Generational Clash at Work Navigating Toxicity Between 30s and 50s in Today’s Evolving Workplace

Man Who Killed Wife and Six Children Claims He Doesn’t Remember the Incident Despite Accepting Death Sentence

Japan is Cheap, 5 Million Yen…” Wealthy Chinese Easily Obtain Resident Status or “Management Visa

Nitori, under fire on the Internet for allegedly “exporting rice” to China… “Surprising Answer” Returned

How to avoid getting caught with “fake brand goods” on flea market apps?

Photo: “I thought he was running unsteadily, but then suddenly…” – “Spectacular scene” of 7 injured elementary school students in Nishinari, Osaka.

How Family Closure Is Redefining Elder Care in Japan’s Super-Aged Society Amid a Rise in Toxic Parent-Child Relationships