 Yoko Hirota is an editorial writer and health coach living in Los Angeles. She moved to the U.S. in 2015 and specializes in articles on American healthy food, exercise, and other trends that are likely to catch on in Japan.

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 The area was also important in terms of "Japanese history" in the U.S.

 More than a week has passed since the simultaneous outbreak of wildfires in Los Angeles, and there is still no way to extinguish them. The latest wildfire destroyed Altadena, a town with strong ties to Japanese Americans.

Local Report on the LA Wildfires by a Female Writer Living in LA: &#8220;Japanese American History Lost&#8221;

 Hiroyuki Sato

 In recent years, "pedal-powered motorized bicycles," or "mopeds," have become a common sight. With their matte bodies, thick tires, and powerful shapes, they have become a popular item among the younger generation, but now they have become a social problem.

Why &#8220;illegal mopeds&#8221; are rampant: Riding two people, jaywalking, wearing headphones, no license plate &#8230;&#8230;

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 Shinji Ishimaru has launched a new party, "Rebuilding Path," in preparation for the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly elections to be held this summer. At the press conference, Ishimaru's usual "Ishimaru-busi" was on full blast. ......

Shinji Ishimaru: &#8220;I want to rely on the power of the media&#8221; is a contradiction in terms.

 One year has passed since the Noto Peninsula was hit by a major earthquake of magnitude 7 on January 1, 2012. While their whereabouts are still unknown, in early January 2013, this reporter revisited the city of Wajima, which had suffered tremendous damage.

One year after the Noto Peninsula earthquake&#8230; The true feelings of the disaster victims and their &#8220;determination for recovery

 Kyodo News

 A man was arrested for impersonating a deceased woman and swindling her father out of his money. The man lived with the corpse for five years. At one time, he lived a good life as the daughter-in-law of the founder of Takefuji. We report on the man's downfall and the horrifying life he led.

Former daughter-in-law of Takefuji, &#8220;published a book to make money,&#8221; living together with a white corpse, living a horrifying life.

 The "credit card savings" point rewards were the "centerpiece" of the new NISA, and the companies were competing with each other to win accounts. However, less than a year after the start of the new NISA, there have been a number of changes. In this article, we explain the rules and precautions for switching brokerage firms.

NISA Credit Card Accumulation Points Drop: Time to Switch Brokerages?

 Kumiko Kato

 The much-talked-about car sharing service "Anyca" was completely terminated at the end of last year. This article looks at the issues behind the shutdown of the service based on three examples of bad drivers.

Drugs and Chuhai While Driving: The Dark Reality Behind the End of Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing

 Satoru Hirahara

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Wisdom and spirit" of the "famous president" who built one of the largest hotel chains in Japan in her lifetime

 Fumiko Motoya is the president of APA Hotels. In the 50 years since the group was founded, she has grown it into one of Japan's leading hotel chains in her lifetime, and "has never posted a single loss. She reveals her management strategy and how she has achieved such rapid growth.

50 Years of Profit! APA Hotel President on Seizing Opportunities

 Shinji Hasuo

 Yukari Imamura, a former employee of Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, was arrested on suspicion of stealing gold bars worth approximately 260 million yen deposited in a safe deposit box. Residents in the neighborhood had noticed "something unusual" in her life even before her arrest.

Ex-Mitsubishi UFJ Employee Yukari Imamura&#8217;s Safe Deposit Box Theft and Local Suspicions

 Naoki Kamidate (1st, 11th), Eiji Ikeda (2nd, 7th, 10th), Hiroshi Shibachi (3rd, 6th, 8th), Yutaka Asai (4th, 5th), Jun Mayumi (9th), Shinya Inui (12th)

 The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake (1)

 Playback '95] The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake of January 17, 1995: How did this magazine report the worst disaster of its time 30 years ago? We look back through the reports of reporters and cameramen who were on the scene at the time.

The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake: Firsthand Scenes of an Unprecedented Disaster

 Naoki Kamidate (1st and 2nd photos), Toshihiro Nakagawa (3rd photo), Shinya Inui (4th to 9th photos), Hiroshi Shibachi (10th photo)

 Hanshin-Awaji vs.

 Playback] The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake occurred on January 17, 1995. 30 years ago, this magazine reported on the worst disaster of its time. We present a reportage of the harsh evacuation life faced by those who survived the earthquake and fire.

Surviving the Aftermath: Water Shortages and Sanitation Crisis Following the Great Hanshin Earthquake

 Keiko Tsuji

 Mountain climbing has become popular among people of all ages in recent years. The number of people in distress has been increasing along with it. What does it mean to be lost on a mountain trail while hiking or playing in the water?　Why do so many people go missing?

A Farewell on the Mountain: The Popularity of a Book Depicting the Real-Life Story of a Missing Person

 Shikama Aki

 A "Starbucks" opened at the end of last November near the military border between South and North Korea. A travel journalist who visited the area and used the Starbucks at the beginning of January this year reports on the situation there.

World’s Closest Starbucks to North Korea: A Travel Journalist’s View Through a Telescope

 Daisuke Iwasaki

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 Suspicions have surfaced that the LDP in the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly has been making slush funds. All eyes are now on the prosecutor's office to see how this will affect the upcoming Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly elections in the summer. In the midst of all this, Shinji Ishimaru, who has declared the formation of a new party, is smiling broadly.

Tokyo&#8217;s Secret Funds Scandal and Shinji Ishimaru’s New Party Plans: Election Blow?

 Xinhua/Afro

 Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will attend the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump on January 20. However, this man is considered to be "pro-China," which Trump hates, and in the past, he has been contacted by a Chinese company ......

Japan&#8217;s Foreign Minister Tsuyoshi Iwaya Attends U.S. Inauguration Amid China Bribery Allegations

 Sayuri Saito

 If I use my miner's card as an insurance card, do I need to bring my medication book? The myna insurance card is now in full operation. However, most medical institutions are not able to check drug information for the most recent month. What does this mean?

Pharmacist Warns My Number Health Card that is Not a Substitute for Medication Notebook

 On January 13, Coming-of-Age Day, the "New Year Kabukicho Mochitsuki Festival! was held at Okubo Park in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward. Akie Abe was the chairperson of the organization that organized the event. Akie also enjoyed pounding rice cakes on the day of the event.

Akie Abe Interviewed at Shinjuku’s Okubo Park: Will You Attend the Inauguration?

 A Mexican national was arrested for smuggling methamphetamine weighing 157 kg with a terminal value of 10.3 billion yen. The suspect was involved in smuggling methamphetamine weighing 157 kg, with a terminal value of 10.3 billion yen, into the country in a large heavy machinery filled with wrapped bags of methamphetamine. An expert analyzes the criminal's overly dynamic criminal technique.

157kg of Meth Seized in Heavy Machinery at Yokohama Port

 Lee Jae Won/Afro

 Since martial law was declared last December, South Korea has been in turmoil. Behind this is the "special relationship" between President Yun and Mrs. Kim. Mrs. Kim is fascinated by fortune tellers. President Yun, who is not at all pleased with her. An expert explains the tremendous impact on politics.

South Korean First Lady&#8217;s Fortune Teller Allegedly Influenced Marriage and Martial Law Declaration

 A 37-year-old man was arrested for sexually assaulting a woman in her 20s in a parking lot late at night. When he found a woman he liked, he exposed his lower body on the street. This is a photo of the man's dismay taken shortly after his arrest.

37-Year-Old Man Arrested for Parking Lot Assault After 20-Minute Search

 Masayoshi Katayama

 Spectacular bullying occurred at an elementary school in the town of Oiso, Kanagawa Prefecture. He was kicked in his school bag and verbally abused as "fat. ...... The victim child was driven to the verge of taking his life. However, the school responded in an unbelievable manner. This is the angry mother's confession.

Mother Outraged as School Dismisses Oiso Bullying with “Just Ignore It” Response

 The first trial was held for the husband and wife of a fraudulent couple who were arrested for causing a truck driver and others to "damage their luxury car with a bolt. The husband said in defense of the wife that she "obeyed him with violence and verbal abuse. On the other hand, he denied having a master-servant relationship with his younger accomplice.

[Follow-up Report] Discrepancies in Supercar Fraud Trial Involving Aggressive Couple

 Akira Ikoma

 A long-established health club in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district has switched to the soap business. In addition to soaps, more and more health clubs have become esthetic clinics and masturbation clubs in recent years. Sex journalist Akira Ikoma reports on the current state of the health club business.

Esthetic salons and masturbation clubs&#8221; and &#8220;reverse bunny and sailor&#8221;&#8230;Store-based health salons are diversifying and surviving the headwinds.

 Hideki Asai

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 In 2012, CNN, BBC, and other media reported that there was a mass migration of X users to the similar "Blue Sky" in the U.S., Europe, and other countries. It seems that many people were disgusted by Mr. Mask's principles and arguments, such as his support for Mr. Trump in the U.S. presidential election.

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Local Report on the LA Wildfires by a Female Writer Living in LA: “Japanese American History Lost”

Why “illegal mopeds” are rampant: Riding two people, jaywalking, wearing headphones, no license plate ……

Shinji Ishimaru: “I want to rely on the power of the media” is a contradiction in terms.

One year after the Noto Peninsula earthquake… The true feelings of the disaster victims and their “determination for recovery

Former daughter-in-law of Takefuji, “published a book to make money,” living together with a white corpse, living a horrifying life.

NISA Credit Card Accumulation Points Drop: Time to Switch Brokerages?

Drugs and Chuhai While Driving: The Dark Reality Behind the End of Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing

50 Years of Profit! APA Hotel President on Seizing Opportunities

Ex-Mitsubishi UFJ Employee Yukari Imamura’s Safe Deposit Box Theft and Local Suspicions

The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake: Firsthand Scenes of an Unprecedented Disaster

Surviving the Aftermath: Water Shortages and Sanitation Crisis Following the Great Hanshin Earthquake

A Farewell on the Mountain: The Popularity of a Book Depicting the Real-Life Story of a Missing Person

World’s Closest Starbucks to North Korea: A Travel Journalist’s View Through a Telescope

Tokyo’s Secret Funds Scandal and Shinji Ishimaru’s New Party Plans: Election Blow?

Japan’s Foreign Minister Tsuyoshi Iwaya Attends U.S. Inauguration Amid China Bribery Allegations

Pharmacist Warns My Number Health Card that is Not a Substitute for Medication Notebook

Akie Abe Interviewed at Shinjuku’s Okubo Park: Will You Attend the Inauguration?

157kg of Meth Seized in Heavy Machinery at Yokohama Port

South Korean First Lady’s Fortune Teller Allegedly Influenced Marriage and Martial Law Declaration

37-Year-Old Man Arrested for Parking Lot Assault After 20-Minute Search

Mother Outraged as School Dismisses Oiso Bullying with “Just Ignore It” Response

[Follow-up Report] Discrepancies in Supercar Fraud Trial Involving Aggressive Couple

Esthetic salons and masturbation clubs” and “reverse bunny and sailor”…Store-based health salons are diversifying and surviving the headwinds.

Disgusted with Mr. Mask’s claims…a mass migration from X to “Blue Sky” that began in the US and Europe! Will it be a second X?