 Nakahira Ryo

 Shinji Hasuo

 The fourth trial of a defendant who indecently assaulted two junior high school girls by giving them 4,000 yen last December was held, and one of the victims was questioned as a witness. The whole story of the crime was told in the witness interview.

Ex-Prime Minister’s Office Official on Trial for Non-Consensual Sex with Two Girls: Victim Details “4,000 Yen Compensated Dating”

 On July 25, a man in his 50s stabbed a co-worker to death at a sushi restaurant before it opened. The man stated that he was "angry" at the victim. Another incident occurred in Ikebukuro on July 1, when another man in his 50s stabbed a coworker to death. ......

Sushi Chef Kills Coworker with Such Force Knife Snapped—Driven by Long-Held Rage

 Takeshi Kinugawa (Takaichi) and Shinji Hamasaki (Ishiba)

 Prime Minister Ishiba has lost the Upper House election, the Lower House election last year, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election this summer, but he seems to have no intention of relinquishing his position as prime minister. There is a deep reason for this. ......

The Prime Minister’s Calm Amid the Ishiba Downfall and the Shadow of Takaichi Risk

 On July 26, two more men were arrested in a case in which seven men were arrested on suspicion of confining and assaulting a business partner, a man in his 30s, for three months. What were the details of the suspects' crimes, which also drove the victim's mind and body to the brink?

Three Months of Brutal Captivity: The Torment of a Male Victim

 Masayuki Kikuchi

 The deployment of the V-22 Osprey began in July at the Saga Garrison. Why was it deployed despite the strong opposition of the local residents? We explain the reasons.

Facing the Rising Threat from China: A Close-Up Look at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Powerful V-22 Osprey

 The third trial of Kaiwei Konishi, a former representative of Japan's national table tennis team, who was indicted for indecent assault against a student at a table tennis school and her mother, was held at the Saitama District Court. In court, the woman, who was a junior high school student at the time, described the horrific sexual abuse she suffered.

Ex-Table Tennis Japan Rep Accused of Disturbing Acts Against Middle School Victim

 The baseball team of Shiga Junior College High School made its first appearance in the Koshien National Championships this spring. While the team members were practicing hard, their advisor, a male teacher, was involved in criminal acts unbecoming of an educator.

Coach Accused of Sexual Assault Rocks Spring Senbatsu Baseball Team

 Columnist, novelist, and writer. Born in Akita Prefecture. Graduated from Rikkyo University, Department of Japanese Literature, and has interviewed more than 20,000 working women about their work, love, marital life, and marriage. She has written a column from a woman's point of view, "'Expiration Date' Makes Women Uncomfortable" (Gendai Business), as well as a movie column. Her reports include "Alumni Love" (Fujin Koron) and "The Poverty of Highly Educated Women" (Sunday Mainichi). She has also written about marital problems in such articles as "Women Who Don't Divorce Strategically" (Shukan Asahi). In April 2020, her article in Nikkan SPA ranked No. 1 overall in Yahoo! In 2007, she was cured of Guillain-Barré Syndrome, an intractable disease that affects only one in 100,000 people, without any aftereffects.

 Kaoru Natsume

 Long Interview Part 2

 There is a man who is an active president at the age of 90. He is Shiro Koriyama, a former Sony executive. In this second part, Mr. Koriyama talks about how to work happily after retirement. War, transfers at Sony, and changing jobs at an older age. ...... This is Mr. Koriyama's turbulent life.

90-Year-Old Former Sony Executive Shares the Three “Y’s” for Post-Retirement Happiness

 Long Interview Part 1

 There is a man who is the current president at the age of 90. He is Shiro Koriyama, a former Sony executive. Mr. Koriyama talks about "How to work happily after retirement" [Part 1]. War, transfers at Sony, and changing jobs at an older age. ...... This is Mr. Koriyama's turbulent life.

At 90, Former Sony Executive and Active CEO Reflects on Lessons From the Company’s Two Founders

 Yuuki Okukubo

 Tsuyoshi Tanaka, former chairman of the real estate investment company Latham, was recently arrested for possession of methamphetamine and cocaine. Behind the arrest was a business that entertains "kime-sek," a sexual act in which drugs are used to perform sexual acts.

Ex-Real Estate Chairman Caught in Risky Drugged Sex Business Targeting Underage Girls

 Akira Ikoma

 The Men's Esthetic Business, which had been thriving, is now on the verge of a crisis due to the new Entertainment Establishments Control Law that came into effect on June 28. On the other hand, new "sex esthetic salons" are opening one after another. What is the reason for its unexpected popularity?

Bongo and Marimba Prove Shoebills Can Move at Kobe Animal Kingdom

 Shimei Kurita

 The trial of Tomonobu Kojima, an executive of the Lufy Group, began on July 1. In the courtroom, the defendant spoke about the process of his rise to power within the group and the violent control he exercised over the perpetrators.

Secrets of the “Luffy Group” — From Torture Videos to a Calculated System of Control

 The trial of Tomonobu Kojima, 47, an executive of the "Luffy" gang, opened on July 1. We will report on what Kojima said about the human nature of the three executives, as well as the testimony of another executive who appeared as a witness for the prosecution.

Complex Power Dynamics in the “Luffy Group” Emerge During Executive’s Trial

 Blank Green

 Four women were arrested on July 24 for waiting for customers in the Okubo Park area of Shinjuku's Kabukicho district. The arrests were unusual in that the police went to the trouble of requesting an arrest warrant. What made the police so intransigent? We asked the women about their reputations in the area.

Community Views on Women Arrested at Ōkubo Park Highlight a Veteran Figure Avoided by Regulars

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Shigeru Ishiba has suffered three consecutive electoral defeats, falling short of a majority in the Upper House election. He has been under pressure from within the LDP to take responsibility and resign, but Ishiba himself is determined to continue as prime minister.

Shigeru Ishiba Faces Pressure After Three Election Defeats, Considers Last Measures to Retain Premiership

 Shikama Aki

 If you are traveling abroad for a few days or to a nearby country, you may think that you are fine because you have insurance attached to your credit card. In fact, the rules for using the insurance attached to credit cards have been continuously being "revised" in recent years.

It is not okay to say, &#8220;My credit card has an attached insurance policy&#8230;&#8221;! Pitfalls of &#8220;overseas travel insurance&#8221; attached to credit cards

 Takeshi Nodo

 Takero Yui

 Kyon meat is said to be very popular. The "vermin," which have proliferated in Chiba Prefecture and other areas, have been seen in human settlements, causing trouble for local residents, but until now they have only been exterminated. Fishermen who have popularized the secondary use of these animals for food are now ready to move on to the next step.

Kyon meat is &#8220;sold out the moment it arrives&#8221; and is a &#8220;luxury food&#8221; in China and Taiwan! The future envisioned by the hunter who led the boom

 Keiko Tsuji

 The time is coming when rice will be grown indoors instead of in rice paddies. In May of this year, during the "Reiwa rice riots" in Japan, an agricultural venture company in Hyogo Prefecture announced that it had developed a hydroponic cultivation technology.

No need for rice paddies&#8230;Hydroponic cultivation of rice in an indoor space is now feasible! Will it be the savior of &#8220;rice shortage&#8221;?

 Yoshio Tsunoda/Afro

 Prime Minister Ishiba's disastrous defeat in the Upper House election has led to growing talk of his resignation, even within his own party. Despite this, he has stated that he will not resign, but behind his back, a fierce race is being waged for the post of "Ishiba.

When will you quit?&#8221; Prime Minister Ishiba insists on 8.15 Yoshimasa Hayashi, who has emerged rapidly ahead of Sanae Takaichi and Shinjiro Koizumi

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 LDP's Historic Defeat and the Upper House Party's Major Breakthrough Sends Nagatacho Into Turmoil

 Prime Minister Ishiba has suffered another crushing defeat, and the LDP is now the minority ruling party in the House of Councillors, following on from the defeat in the House of Representatives. The biggest focus will be on the fate of Prime Minister Ishiba, who is now in a critical condition. The battle for the post of Ishiba has already begun. ......

Photo Document of the Upper House Election] Ishiba&#8217;s Government Collapses: &#8220;No Allies, Only Timing Remains&#8221;

 Takeshi Kinugawa (Saya, Ushida, Yamao) Shinji Hasuo (Renho, Shiomura, Anno, LaSalle Ishii, Kitamura) Hiroyuki Komatsu (Saito) Kei Kato (Sera) Kyodo News (Nikai, Sugita) Jiji News (Nakata)

 LDP's Historic Defeat and the Suffrage Party's Major Leap Forward Threaten to Roil Nagatacho.

 The people's decision was "change. Prime Minister Ishiba suffered another crushing defeat, and the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), following its defeat in the House of Representatives, became the minority ruling party in the House of Councillors as well. In the House of Councillors, too, the party was left in the minority, and the "women candidates" took to the political stage.

After the Upper House Election Festival&#8221; &#8211; The Struggle for the Upper House: &#8220;Clearly Divided Lines of Light and Darkness&#8221; [photo-document] (Japanese only)

 Aida En (1st and 4th photos)

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. The medical accident that killed 18 people at Gunma University Hospital. In July 2003, this magazine found and interviewed the "problem doctor" who had disappeared since the accident was discovered.

Playback &#8217;15] Actually, 30 People Have Died! We interviewed the &#8220;problem doctor&#8221; of the Gunma University Hospital medical accident!

 Shirokami Midori

 Girls who post compromising selfies on social networking sites attract a large number of male followers. The original idea was to disclose what they can't do in real life on their back accounts, but the situation seems to have changed recently. ......

The real ones are an endangered species and most of them are vendors&#8230; The situation of &#8220;backstabbing girls&#8221; has become completely unsavory.

 Local supermarkets, which are not part of a major chain, are said to contain the wisdom and culture of the local people. We asked supermarket researcher Yoshimi Sugawara about the appeal of "local foods" sold only in the region.

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Ex-Prime Minister’s Office Official on Trial for Non-Consensual Sex with Two Girls: Victim Details “4,000 Yen Compensated Dating”

Sushi Chef Kills Coworker with Such Force Knife Snapped—Driven by Long-Held Rage

The Prime Minister’s Calm Amid the Ishiba Downfall and the Shadow of Takaichi Risk

Three Months of Brutal Captivity: The Torment of a Male Victim

Facing the Rising Threat from China: A Close-Up Look at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Powerful V-22 Osprey

Ex-Table Tennis Japan Rep Accused of Disturbing Acts Against Middle School Victim

Coach Accused of Sexual Assault Rocks Spring Senbatsu Baseball Team

90-Year-Old Former Sony Executive Shares the Three “Y’s” for Post-Retirement Happiness

At 90, Former Sony Executive and Active CEO Reflects on Lessons From the Company’s Two Founders

Ex-Real Estate Chairman Caught in Risky Drugged Sex Business Targeting Underage Girls

Bongo and Marimba Prove Shoebills Can Move at Kobe Animal Kingdom

Secrets of the “Luffy Group” — From Torture Videos to a Calculated System of Control

Complex Power Dynamics in the “Luffy Group” Emerge During Executive’s Trial

Community Views on Women Arrested at Ōkubo Park Highlight a Veteran Figure Avoided by Regulars

Shigeru Ishiba Faces Pressure After Three Election Defeats, Considers Last Measures to Retain Premiership

It is not okay to say, “My credit card has an attached insurance policy…”! Pitfalls of “overseas travel insurance” attached to credit cards

Kyon meat is “sold out the moment it arrives” and is a “luxury food” in China and Taiwan! The future envisioned by the hunter who led the boom

No need for rice paddies…Hydroponic cultivation of rice in an indoor space is now feasible! Will it be the savior of “rice shortage”?

When will you quit?” Prime Minister Ishiba insists on 8.15 Yoshimasa Hayashi, who has emerged rapidly ahead of Sanae Takaichi and Shinjiro Koizumi

Photo Document of the Upper House Election] Ishiba’s Government Collapses: “No Allies, Only Timing Remains”

After the Upper House Election Festival” – The Struggle for the Upper House: “Clearly Divided Lines of Light and Darkness” [photo-document] (Japanese only)

Playback ’15] Actually, 30 People Have Died! We interviewed the “problem doctor” of the Gunma University Hospital medical accident!

The real ones are an endangered species and most of them are vendors… The situation of “backstabbing girls” has become completely unsavory.

Supermarket Researcher Calls Local Stores Libraries of Food — Here’s What He Found Nationwide