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 The Japan Innovation Party's representative election will be held on December 1. The election was held in the wake of the stalled Lower House election, but what came to light was a serious shortage of human resources. The following is a look at the outcome of the election.

The Severe Talent Shortage Behind Japan Innovation Party&#8217;s Leadership Candidate Pool

 Keiko Tsuji

 Business supermarkets, or "gyosu," offer a wide range of products at low prices, including foodstuffs for business use, original products manufactured by the company group, and products directly imported from all over the world. It is not widely known that Gyosu is also expanding overseas.

Business Supermarket’ Gains Global Attention: The Surprising Popularity of “That Product”

 Shinji Hamasaki

 At a Japan-China summit meeting, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba shook President Xi Jinping's right hand, which he returned "with both hands. President-elect Trump, who has declared a "hard line" against China after seeing this, ......

Ishiba&#8217;s Handshake with Xi Angers Trump, Stirs Economic Concerns

 Hiroto Kato, Takeo Yuzuku

 In Tokyo, there are even "all-nighters" and long lines of people waiting in line...

 Driver's License Examination Offices around Japan are now flooded with foreigners who want to switch to a foreign driver's license. However, the number of traffic accidents caused by foreigners is on the increase, probably due to the easing of conditions for obtaining a driver's license and the ease of the test. In addition, using the Japanese driver's license as a stepping stone...

Foreigners Flocking to Japan&#8217;s License Centers

 Takeno Yui

 The number of young people using electric kickboards is rapidly increasing, sparked by the "LUUP" sharing service. ...... However, there is no end to the number of dangerous drivers who "run the wrong way," "ride with two people," and "ignore traffic signals.

 Electric kickboard sharing services are gaining popularity among young people because they are inexpensive and easy to use. The number of users is rapidly increasing, but there is no end to the number of dangerous drivers, and traffic violations and personal injury accidents are frequent. The cause of these accidents is...

Rising Illegal Electric Scooter Acts: Signal Jumping and Double Riding

 Samurai warriors in the Edo period had "nursing care leave" - the book "Samurai's Nursing Care Leave" published in October introduces the surprising reality of nursing care in the pre-Edo period. Some of the points in the book can be learned by modern "caregivers." ......

Surprising Edo-era Caregiving: Samurai and Men Leading Parental Care

 The confusion surrounding the Hyogo Prefecture gubernatorial election following the resignation of Gov. The president of a local PR firm revealed that the firm had undertaken the "social networking strategy" that had been the driving force behind Governor Motohiko Saito's reelection. This may have violated the Public Offices Election Law...

PR CEO for Governor Saito Sparks Talk with Nails in SNS Post

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 The daughter of former South Korean President Moon Jae-in has been the subject of a series of scandals. Drunken driving and a collision with a cab, bribery by hiring her ex-husband's connections, and illegal operation of a private accommodation. ...... We report on these disgusting scandals that have only heightened the public's anger.

Former South Korean President’s Daughter Faces Scandals: Drunk Driving, Illegal Hiring, and Private Lodging

 Pasya/Afro

 The Hyogo Prefecture gubernatorial election ended in an overwhelming victory for former Governor Motohiko Saito, overturning the lower-ranking candidates. Under such circumstances, the candidacy of Takashi Tachibana of the NHK Party is said to have been a major force in Saito's reelection. ......

NHK Party Leader Tachibana Faces Defamation and Threat Charges

 Shinji Hasuo

 A 26-year-old man was rearrested for assaulting a woman who lived with him in his apartment. The woman became unconscious and the man himself called 119. Firefighters responded and confirmed that the woman was dead. We introduce the man's appalling motive for the crime and his story.

25-Year-Old Woman Dies After Abuse And Alleged Papa-Katsu Demands By Cohabiting Man

 Shikama Aki

 Afro (1st)

 Hotels are expensive nowadays. According to Expedia, an online travel agency, the average cost of a hotel room in Osaka has increased 1.5 to 1.8 times compared to that of '19, before the COVID-19 crisis, and that of '24.

Weekend business hotels in Osaka reach 20,000 yen; reporters reveal hidden gems.

 A 30-year-old man was arrested for sexually assaulting a junior high school girl. He met the girl through SNS. He promised to meet her and picked her up in his car. He took her to a hotel and assaulted her. The following are the horrifying demands the man sent to the girl.

30-Year-Old Man Assaults Junior High School Girl He Met Online at Hotel

 Born in 1983 and currently resides in Fukuoka Prefecture. Since 2007, he has been working as a freelance writer specializing in verifying inflammatory incidents and false rumors mainly on the Internet.

 Shuji Shinohara

 The Black Friday Sale on Amazon will start again this year on November 27. Although it has become a standard sale, there may be people who have never used it. In this issue, we will explain how to take advantage of the sale without making any mistakes.

Is &#8220;Buy It Because It&#8217;s Cheaper&#8221; a Mistake?　What is the &#8220;Amazon Black Friday Sale&#8221; starting this year again?

 After working as a money writer, financial planner, and market analyst for a securities company, Mr. Matsuoka became independent in 1996. He writes articles on finance and asset management mainly for business and economic magazines. Author of "A Textbook for the First Year of Robo-Advisor Investing" and "Understanding with Rich Illustrations! A book that will definitely benefit you with cashless payment.

 Kenji Matsuoka

 Even for seasoned investors, it is difficult to find "ten-bagger" stocks. However, Mr. Aitaka, an active salaryman investor, has already accumulated a total of 81 stocks. What kind of investment method does he use?

Discovering &#8220;ten-baggers&#8221; of more than 80 stocks&#8230; A salaryman &#8220;billionaire&#8221; reveals investment techniques he learned from his failures.

 The "Chonoma" district is disappearing year by year. This is especially true in rural areas. Pinappo Urach, who has reported on Matsuyama Chifumacho and Kawasaki Minamimachi, visited one of the "Ura Ryokan" (back inn) in Kagoshima, a former brothel!

Endangered species] An underground explorer reports on a &#8220;ryokan&#8221; with a red-light district that remains alone in a former brothel district.

 A long-established sushi restaurant owner who sexually assaulted a woman who refused his advances went on trial. After his arrest, he was also found to be the perpetrator of an unsolved attempted rape in '14. The man said he was "horny," the man's ex-wife told the court.

Daughter-in-law of long-established sushi restaurant ends the history of the restaurant and pays the price for it.

 Noboru Hashimoto (1st), Hiroyuki Komatsu (2nd, 4th, 5th), Takehiko Kohiyama (3rd, 7th), Aika Kano (6th)

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. The Niigata Chuetsu Earthquake occurred on October 23, 2004. The following is a report on the November 19 issue by a reporter who walked the area from the time of the earthquake.

Playback &#8217;04] Landslides and collapsed houses&#8230; The moment that made the difference between life and death for the victims Report on the Niigata Chuetsu Earthquake

 The famous owner of a tanning salon had voyeuristically photographed more than 100 female customers...What did he say about his uncontrollable urges at his first trial in the Tokyo District Court on November 14?

Over 100 Voyeurism Victims: Tanning Salon Manager Reveals Thrills and Regrets

 Sayuri Saito

 Afro

 Luxembourg 407,092 yen, Australia 369,002 yen.... These are the "monthly incomes" of countries where Japanese people can take a working holiday. We hear and see a lot of talk about working holiday programs these days, but what is the reality?

Luxembourg Offers 410,000 Yen/Month: Japanese Flood Farm and Dishwashing Jobs Amid Weak Yen

 Yusuke Aoyagi

 Mr. Iwao Hakamada was found not guilty on October 9. While Mr. Hakamada was incarcerated at the Tokyo Detention Center, he had been in contact with Norio Nagayama, a former death-row prisoner. Before his death, Mr. Nagayama sent Mr. Hakamada a strange New Year's greeting card from prison.

Norio Nagayama Sent New Year&#8217;s Cards to Iwao Hakamada Saying, “Everyone Is for the Death Row Inmate”

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 On November 14, the last day of the special Diet session, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba showed a "big smile. Why was he able to show such a relaxed expression in the face of the increasing difficulties in managing the Diet following the heavy defeat in the lower house election?

Despite His Hearty Laugh, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Faces Thorny Path After APEC Summit

 The first trial was held for a former principal who allegedly sexually assaulted a female student at the junior high school where he worked. The former principal also photographed the body of another girl. He "had a liking" for the girls. We will report the details of the unthinkable case committed by the head of the school.

Former Junior High School Principal Who Sexually Assaulted a Female Student

 A 50-year-old male employee of Nissan Motor Co. was arrested for allegedly breaking into the room of a female subordinate in her 30s with a duplicate key. He had installed small cameras in the bathroom and other places. He is also suspected of installing small cameras in bathrooms and other places to take spy photos. We report on his exhausted appearance immediately after his arrest and the details of the case.

55-Year-Old Nissan Employee Arrested for Allegedly Using Spare Key to Break Into Female Subordinate&#8217;s Room

 The recent rise in the number of violent blackout robberies has brought attention to "panic rooms," which are used to protect oneself from intruders and disasters in one's home. What is a "panic room" and how much does it cost to build one? And how much does it cost to build one?

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The Severe Talent Shortage Behind Japan Innovation Party’s Leadership Candidate Pool

Business Supermarket’ Gains Global Attention: The Surprising Popularity of “That Product”

Ishiba’s Handshake with Xi Angers Trump, Stirs Economic Concerns

Foreigners Flocking to Japan’s License Centers

Rising Illegal Electric Scooter Acts: Signal Jumping and Double Riding

Surprising Edo-era Caregiving: Samurai and Men Leading Parental Care

PR CEO for Governor Saito Sparks Talk with Nails in SNS Post

Former South Korean President’s Daughter Faces Scandals: Drunk Driving, Illegal Hiring, and Private Lodging

NHK Party Leader Tachibana Faces Defamation and Threat Charges

25-Year-Old Woman Dies After Abuse And Alleged Papa-Katsu Demands By Cohabiting Man

Weekend business hotels in Osaka reach 20,000 yen; reporters reveal hidden gems.

30-Year-Old Man Assaults Junior High School Girl He Met Online at Hotel

Is “Buy It Because It’s Cheaper” a Mistake?　What is the “Amazon Black Friday Sale” starting this year again?

Discovering “ten-baggers” of more than 80 stocks… A salaryman “billionaire” reveals investment techniques he learned from his failures.

Endangered species] An underground explorer reports on a “ryokan” with a red-light district that remains alone in a former brothel district.

Daughter-in-law of long-established sushi restaurant ends the history of the restaurant and pays the price for it.

Playback ’04] Landslides and collapsed houses… The moment that made the difference between life and death for the victims Report on the Niigata Chuetsu Earthquake

Over 100 Voyeurism Victims: Tanning Salon Manager Reveals Thrills and Regrets

Luxembourg Offers 410,000 Yen/Month: Japanese Flood Farm and Dishwashing Jobs Amid Weak Yen

Norio Nagayama Sent New Year’s Cards to Iwao Hakamada Saying, “Everyone Is for the Death Row Inmate”

Despite His Hearty Laugh, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Faces Thorny Path After APEC Summit

Former Junior High School Principal Who Sexually Assaulted a Female Student

55-Year-Old Nissan Employee Arrested for Allegedly Using Spare Key to Break Into Female Subordinate’s Room

Rising Dark Side Part-Time Job Robberies Boost Demand for Panic Rooms—What’s the Cost of Safety

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The Severe Talent Shortage Behind Japan Innovation Party’s Leadership Candidate Pool

Business Supermarket’ Gains Global Attention: The Surprising Popularity of “That Product”

Ishiba’s Handshake with Xi Angers Trump, Stirs Economic Concerns

Foreigners Flocking to Japan’s License Centers

Rising Illegal Electric Scooter Acts: Signal Jumping and Double Riding

Surprising Edo-era Caregiving: Samurai and Men Leading Parental Care

PR CEO for Governor Saito Sparks Talk with Nails in SNS Post

Former South Korean President’s Daughter Faces Scandals: Drunk Driving, Illegal Hiring, and Private Lodging

NHK Party Leader Tachibana Faces Defamation and Threat Charges

25-Year-Old Woman Dies After Abuse And Alleged Papa-Katsu Demands By Cohabiting Man

Weekend business hotels in Osaka reach 20,000 yen; reporters reveal hidden gems.

30-Year-Old Man Assaults Junior High School Girl He Met Online at Hotel

Is “Buy It Because It’s Cheaper” a Mistake? What is the “Amazon Black Friday Sale” starting this year again?

Discovering “ten-baggers” of more than 80 stocks… A salaryman “billionaire” reveals investment techniques he learned from his failures.

Endangered species] An underground explorer reports on a “ryokan” with a red-light district that remains alone in a former brothel district.

Daughter-in-law of long-established sushi restaurant ends the history of the restaurant and pays the price for it.

Playback ’04] Landslides and collapsed houses… The moment that made the difference between life and death for the victims Report on the Niigata Chuetsu Earthquake

Over 100 Voyeurism Victims: Tanning Salon Manager Reveals Thrills and Regrets

Luxembourg Offers 410,000 Yen/Month: Japanese Flood Farm and Dishwashing Jobs Amid Weak Yen

Norio Nagayama Sent New Year’s Cards to Iwao Hakamada Saying, “Everyone Is for the Death Row Inmate”

Despite His Hearty Laugh, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Faces Thorny Path After APEC Summit

Former Junior High School Principal Who Sexually Assaulted a Female Student

55-Year-Old Nissan Employee Arrested for Allegedly Using Spare Key to Break Into Female Subordinate’s Room

Rising Dark Side Part-Time Job Robberies Boost Demand for Panic Rooms—What’s the Cost of Safety

Is “Buy It Because It’s Cheaper” a Mistake?　What is the “Amazon Black Friday Sale” starting this year again?