 Daisuke Iwasaki

 The momentum of the KDP is unstoppable. Yuichiro Tamaki, "the person closest to the prime minister," appeared at a morning seminar of the "Yushima Ethical Corporation Association" in the early morning of April 28.

Yuichiro Tamaki Leads Morning Activity Chanting Positive Words with 280 People

 Shinji Hasuo

 The suspect, Tensei Akiyama, was arrested for cultivating marijuana at his home and possessing it for the purpose of trafficking. Experts say that this is too bitter an excuse.

Amateur Fighter Faces Backlash Over Marijuana Cultivation and Middle Finger to Photographer

 A 23-year-old woman was arrested for cutting off her boyfriend's ring finger with an axe. The beautiful suspect, who also used to work as a cabaret girl, was leading a bizarre cohabitation life with the male victim.

Ex-Cabaret Worker Cuts Off Lover&#8217;s Finger and Nipple in Bizarre Cohabitation

 AP/Afro

 A massive power outage occurred in Europe. Communication problems have occurred and signals have stopped. The Japanese are no strangers to this. A reporter for this magazine, who was traveling to a remote island in Portugal, was isolated on the island because all flights were cancelled. Here is a report from the island in despair.

Reporter Stranded on Portuguese Island Amid Europe Power Outage and Flight Cancellations

 Keisuke Nishi

 On an evening in April, a woman with bright brown hair and a stocky man were walking with smiles on their faces. The woman, whose cartilage earring in her left ear shines brightly, is "Her Imperial Highness the Funky Queen," Yaoko Mikasa.

Princess Mikasa Yoko Strolls with Muscular Man in Sportswear

 The "victims" of the Suruga Bank's fraudulent loans for apartments and condominiums are still raising their voices. Some of them are fighting while visiting mental clinics.

Ongoing Lawsuits and Suffering of Victims in Suruga Bank and Apartment Loan Scandal

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 Shinji Ishimaru was the runner-up to Yuriko Koike in the Tokyo gubernatorial election, creating a "whirlwind of support for Ishimaru. However, the incumbent mayor of Hikone, who is also his ally, unexpectedly lost the election. In June of this year, he will run for the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly with a new party. ......

Shinji Ishimaru Supports His Ally Current Hikone Mayor Who Lost the Election Osaka Media Reveals Why the Expected Wave Did Not Happen

 Nobuhiro Motohashi (nonfiction writer)

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Special Interview Part 2: The charismatic creator of the "Magic Mirror Go" now offers "life counseling"!

 Takahashi has long been active as the head of the "Soft on Demand" group, the leader of the cell-phone video industry. From a "loser" to the twists and turns. What does he think now that he has overcome various crises and acquired both money and honor?

SOD Founder Ganari Takahashi Reflects on His Turbulent Past and Quiet Life Today

 Special Interview Part 1] The charismatic creator of "Magic Mirror-go" is now a "life consultant"!

 Takahashi has long been active as the head of the "Soft on Demand" group, the leader of the cell-phone video industry. Calling himself a "loser," he has continued to produce adult videos with the theme of escaping from being a loser. Here is a look back at how he became a revolutionary.

SOD Founder Ganari Takahashi Talks About His Unexpected Relationship with AV

 Kyodo News

 The price of rice continues to soar.
Some products are barely priced at 3,000 yen now, but when the advertising period ends, all products will be priced in the 4,000 yen range.
lamented a food sales representative at a home improvement center in Saitama Prefecture.

Rice Prices Hit 5000 Yen Customers Forced to Buy 2kg Bags as New Rice Remains Expensive

 There have been a series of problems caused by imported medicines. Some do not list the ingredients, or if they do, they are false. A pharmacist and medical writer sounds the alarm.

Mercury Level 40000 Times the Limit Causes Death from Weight Loss Drug Pharmacist Warns of the Dangers of Buying Medicine Online

 Sayuri Saito

 Afro

 The Digital Agency has the above new information about the "Account Management Law" on its website. How has the numbering of one's own number to savings and deposit accounts been expanded since April of this year? What is the purpose of the "Account Management Act" in the first place?

New Account Management Law Expands Bank Account Linkage from April What You Need to Know

 Kei Kato

 The FRIDAY reporter went to the Osaka-Kansai Expo on the first day of its opening to see for himself the real story of the event. The FRIDAY reporter went to the venue on the first day of the event and walked around the "site of controversy" to report on the real situation.

Exploring Controversial 200 Million Yen Toilet at Osaka Kansai Expo

 On April 14, the first trial was held for Ayata Yamaguchi, who took an 8-year-old girl to an abandoned house and sexually assaulted her in September 2012, saying that he had been horny after drinking. The motive for the crime was revealed to be too shortsighted...

The Cruel Assault of an 8-Year-Old Girl and the Man’s Startling Confession

 In the era of ramen infrastructure, chain restaurants continue to grow with their own "secret strategies. While Ippudo and Ichiran target inbound customers and Tenka Ippin targets its core fans, Rairaitei is competing with "family" customers ......

The secret to growth in the era of ramen inflation is &#8220;family-friendly&#8221; and &#8220;limited menu items

 Ippudo in Ginza was filled almost entirely with foreign tourists. Ichiran, which is also capturing inbound demand, and Tenka Ippin, which is attracting core customers. What is the "secret strategy" of these chain restaurants growing in the age of ramen inflation?

Ramen Inflation Era: Japan&#8217;s &#8220;High-end Lunch&#8221; Attracts &#8220;Foreign Tourists&#8221; as well

 Mineko Miwa

 Courtesy of the event organizer

 Snow Machine" is a music event that is attracting a lot of attention because it is the embodiment of an overseas festival without having to leave Japan. While the increase in the number of inbound visitors has boosted the economy, it has also caused a number of problems locally.

Inbound visitors cheer and locals scream &#8211; &#8220;Snow Machine,&#8221; a Japanese festival without Japanese people

 Izumi Nakagawa

 In 2001, a research team from the University of Tokyo discovered an enormous amount of rare earth mud in the seas near Minami-Torishima in Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The amount discovered in the waters near Minami-Torishima is said to be equivalent to the third largest amount when compared to the world's reserves.

A &#8220;Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Can Japan Make Use of the Abundant Rare Earth Mud &#038; Manganese Nodules on the Sea Floor?

 Yutaka Asai

 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 scene immediately after the Fukuchiyama Line derailment, the worst accident in JR history, which occurred on April 25, 2005.

Playback &#8217;05] &#8220;It&#8217;s Like Watching a Hellscape&#8221; &#8211; Voices from the Scene of the Fukuchiyama Line Derailment, the Worst in JR History

 Takero Yui

 The leader of Yamaguchigumi VI, Shinobu Tsukasa, appeared at Shin-Yokohama Station in the daytime with his top leaders, including Shomei Takeuchi, the new head of Yamaguchigumi who took office in April, and Adviser Seiji Takayama, who also arrived in Yokohama on the same day. ......

A new young leader and a surprise visit&#8230; Why did the leader of the Yamaguchi Gumi VI, Shinobu Tsukasa, appear at &#8220;Shin-Yokohama Station in the daytime&#8221; with his top executives in tow?

 The cracks within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) are deepening in the run-up to the summer election for the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly and the upper house of the Diet. Although the LDP has quickly rejected the idea of a ballot measure, there are high hurdles to overcome in order to realize a tax cut.

Masashi Nishida Calls for Abolishing the Consumption Tax and Prime Minister&#8217;s Resignation

 A man was arrested in Saitama Prefecture, believed to have been involved in as many as 20 incidents. Moreover, the crime was committed in the nude. In the end, he broke into a cram school in his intimidating tattooed attire. This magazine photographed the suspect being sent to the police station. We would like to introduce the bizarre behavior of the suspect.

48-Year-Old Man Hijacks Taxi Naked and Commits 20 Crimes in 90 Minutes

 Kyodo News, Afro

 About 10 days have passed since the Osaka-Kansai Expo opened. The city of Osaka is reportedly experiencing polarization, particularly in the lodging and transportation industries. We asked the people involved in each of these industries what they had to say.

Osaka&#8217;s Issues and Anger Exposed at Expo Opening

 The "TQ Tablet," a videophone that can be used even by those who require nursing care, is attracting attention because its functions have been simplified to the limit so that they can communicate with their elderly parents who live far away from them. What is the reason why this product was developed as an in-house venture?

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Yuichiro Tamaki Leads Morning Activity Chanting Positive Words with 280 People

Amateur Fighter Faces Backlash Over Marijuana Cultivation and Middle Finger to Photographer

Ex-Cabaret Worker Cuts Off Lover’s Finger and Nipple in Bizarre Cohabitation

Reporter Stranded on Portuguese Island Amid Europe Power Outage and Flight Cancellations

Princess Mikasa Yoko Strolls with Muscular Man in Sportswear

Ongoing Lawsuits and Suffering of Victims in Suruga Bank and Apartment Loan Scandal

Shinji Ishimaru Supports His Ally Current Hikone Mayor Who Lost the Election Osaka Media Reveals Why the Expected Wave Did Not Happen

SOD Founder Ganari Takahashi Reflects on His Turbulent Past and Quiet Life Today

SOD Founder Ganari Takahashi Talks About His Unexpected Relationship with AV

Rice Prices Hit 5000 Yen Customers Forced to Buy 2kg Bags as New Rice Remains Expensive

Mercury Level 40000 Times the Limit Causes Death from Weight Loss Drug Pharmacist Warns of the Dangers of Buying Medicine Online

New Account Management Law Expands Bank Account Linkage from April What You Need to Know

Exploring Controversial 200 Million Yen Toilet at Osaka Kansai Expo

The Cruel Assault of an 8-Year-Old Girl and the Man’s Startling Confession

The secret to growth in the era of ramen inflation is “family-friendly” and “limited menu items

Ramen Inflation Era: Japan’s “High-end Lunch” Attracts “Foreign Tourists” as well

Inbound visitors cheer and locals scream – “Snow Machine,” a Japanese festival without Japanese people

A “Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Can Japan Make Use of the Abundant Rare Earth Mud & Manganese Nodules on the Sea Floor?

Playback ’05] “It’s Like Watching a Hellscape” – Voices from the Scene of the Fukuchiyama Line Derailment, the Worst in JR History

A new young leader and a surprise visit… Why did the leader of the Yamaguchi Gumi VI, Shinobu Tsukasa, appear at “Shin-Yokohama Station in the daytime” with his top executives in tow?

Masashi Nishida Calls for Abolishing the Consumption Tax and Prime Minister’s Resignation

48-Year-Old Man Hijacks Taxi Naked and Commits 20 Crimes in 90 Minutes

Osaka’s Issues and Anger Exposed at Expo Opening

Revolutionary Video Call for the Elderly Developed by Real Estate Giant’s In-House Venture to Connect Families