 Yasuko Funamoto (1st photo), Takashi Hotta (2nd-6th photos), Shinji Hamasaki (7th photo), Ichiro Takatsuka (8th photo)

 Tsuneo Watanabe, the representative director and chief editor of the Yomiuri Shimbun Group, passed away on March 19. We look back on his influence in politics, the media, and the baseball world through articles and photos reported by this magazine.

Tribute Watanabe Tsuneo: A Legacy of Secret Meetings and Bold Moments

 An "instruction manual" titled "Requests from Minister Akazawa's Office" has become a topic of conversation in Nagata-cho. The "Request from Minister Akazawa's Office" has been the topic of conversation in Nagatacho, and it includes a list of requests for regular water supply and directions to the restroom.

Behind the Scenes of Minister Ryosei Akazawa’s Manual for Consideration on Water and Toilets

 Kyodo Kyodo

 It has been officially announced that Prince Hisahito of Akishino, the eldest son of the Akishino family, will be entering the Biology Department of Tsukuba University in Ibaraki Prefecture next April. The issue of his "long commute," which takes more than two hours round trip from Akasaka, has been raised. ......

Prince Eugene&#8217;s University Plans Dormitory Solution for Commuting Concerns

 Sayuri Saito

 The Mynah Insurance Card was introduced in October 2009. Three years have passed since the card became fully operational, and there is still no end to the problems associated with the card. What are the causes and is medical DX progressing?

Is the My Number Health Card&#8217;s Inability to Use My Number the Biggest Issue?

 Narcotics G-men Case Files (4) [Part 2

 This is the fourth installment in the "Case Files" of Ryoji Takahama, a former narcotics officer. In the 1990s, the drug trade became more sophisticated with the emergence of Iranian traffickers. What were the investigative methods used by the narcotics officers to uncover the organization?

Young Couple Arrested in Nagoya’s Central Park Drug Bust

 Shigeki Katano

 Case Files of Narcotics G-men (4) [Part 1

 This is the fourth installment of "Case Files" by Ryoji Takahama, who was on the front lines of drug investigations as a narcotics officer for 36 years from the Showa era to the Heisei era. In the 1990s, just after the beginning of the Heisei era, the scene of drug dealings "changed drastically" with the appearance of Iranian dealers and the development of communication devices...

How 1990s Tech Transformed Iranian Drug Sales: From Streets to Online

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 Motohiko Saito won the election for governor of Hyogo Prefecture. The leader of the NHK party, Takashi Tachibana, made his presence felt in the election, but was defeated by the incumbent in the December 15 mayoral election in Izumiotsu, Osaka Prefecture, and lost the election. The Hyogo Prefectural Police has sent the two of them to ......

Hyogo Police Probe Takashi Tachibana and Ex-Governor Saito

 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

 By making full use of "nan-pin buying," which is taboo for beginners in stock investment, Mr. Nagoya's long-term investor became a "millionaire. What is the specific method of "undervalued stock investment" that he has arrived at?

Steady Employee to Millionaire Success Through Average Down and Undervalued Stocks

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 The recommendation of the President of the Republic of Korea is in turmoil after the declaration of emergency martial law. The effects of the advisory have cast a dark shadow over the education world as well. President Yun's former high school has been unceremoniously tossed out. Complaints are pouring in, and the chancellor is furious. We report on the substance of the harassment and the background of the uproar.

Egg Attacks and Insults: Chairman Outraged Over Turmoil at South Korean President&#8217;s Alma Mater

 The trial of a man who was arrested for breaking into a women's restroom at a university and taking voyeuristic photos of women was held on December 5. In the past, the man appeared as a "shark maniac" on "Matsuko no Shiranai Sekai" (The World That Matsuko Doesn't Know). He was then in court as "Imeken. What was said at the trial?

Shark Enthusiast from Matsuko’s Show Exposed as Peeping Tom

 Masanori Sento

 Over the past few years, the standing girls around Okubo Park in Kabukicho have been getting younger and younger. Finally, a 13-year-old girl has started waiting for customers, and as a result, many men are flocking to her. We bring you the reason why!

Shocking Scene in Kabukicho Men Surrounding 13-Year-Old Street Girls

 Shinji Hasuo

 A 44-year-old man was arrested for photographing the inside of a woman's skirt at a train station. The man is an employee of the Ministry of Finance and a specially-appointed associate professor at a university. The image in question was found when he took a voyeuristic photograph of another woman. The photographer of this magazine saw him in an exhausted state immediately after his arrest.

Ministry of Finance Expert Arrested for Voyeurism at Station

 Takashi Yoshida

 Saki Sudo, the wife of Kosuke Nozaki, the "Don Juan of Kishu," was arrested on suspicion of murdering her husband. However, the Wakayama District Court ruled that she was not guilty. The prosecution, with its reputation in tatters, is ......

Kishu Don Fan Case Acquitted, Prosecutors Plan Reversal

 Will it be Lotte with "Xylitol" or Mondelez with "Chloretz" that will survive? Or will it be Ezaki Glico or Marukawa Seika?

 The "gum industry" continues to suffer, as Meiji, the largest confectionary manufacturer in Japan, has withdrawn from the gum market. The industry is in a steady decline, but how can it recover? Is it the ability to develop products that catch the trend of the times, or is it pride in one's original intentions?

Chewing Gum Industry&#8217;s Survival: The Race for Long-Lasting Bestsellers!

 Jiji Press

 The first trial was held for a former SoftBank No.1 player who was in possession of cocaine. Yamashita was a "hard-hitting catcher" who attracted a lot of attention. Why did this promising player turn to illegal drugs? We introduce his dangerous words and deeds since his active career.

Former Softbank catcher, cocaine use allegations.

 Asahi Shimbun (1st photo) Shinji Hasuo (3rd photo)

 There are things you can do for yourself and your family. 10 Articles to Protect Your Life from the Perpetrator

 Since this summer, there have been a series of robberies in the Tokyo metropolitan area. What is threatening is the fact that they are indiscriminate in their targeting. How should we prepare for such an unusual situation in which anyone can become a victim? Former "burglar" criminals will teach you the art of crime prevention.

Former Robbers Share Tactics to Deter Break-Ins

 Keisuke Nishi

 Tomoaki Ogura passed away after an eight-year battle with the disease. Before his death, he regretted that he had hesitated to have an operation to remove his bladder because he wanted to maintain his male function, and that he had detoured for two years. Ogura's hesitation and regret taught him many lessons.

Bladder Cancer Claims Ogura&#8217;s Life Doctors Warn of Urgency

 Kei Kato

 A quick glance at the FRIDAY photographer: ...... Criminal charges have been filed for alleged violations of the Public Election Law, the Article 100 Committee is continuing, and there is no end in sight to the chaos...

 About a month after his re-election, Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito is still in turmoil. There is a possibility that the ongoing Hyakujo Committee will be carried over into the new year.... A Hyogo Prefecture official expressed his distrust of Governor Saito to FRIDAY.

Saito Motohiko Faces Growing Discontent Over Hyogo’s Stagnant Governance

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 Roppongi Hills is decorated with illumination for a limited time only. Many people have gathered to take pictures of the spectacle, but some are reportedly committing dangerous acts in order to get a good shot. Here is a report from Roppongi Hills.

Roppongi Illumination Young People Risk Safety for Perfect Shots

 Eiji Iwahashi, who was arrested on May 27, 2012 for molesting a woman on the JR Saikyo Line, had his trial held at the Tokyo District Court on December 5, 2012, and his boss at the cab company where he worked appeared in court. The boss of the taxi company where he worked appeared in court and spoke about the defendant's character.

Taxi Driver’s Trial: Top Sales Achiever Faces Judgment for Molestation and Escape onto Tracks

 A man posing as a plainclothes policeman was arrested. The man, who posed as a plainclothes policeman, accused a man of taking photos of merchandise at an electronics retail store and threatened him with a settlement. Similar incidents occurred one after another in the vicinity of JR Akihabara Station. The total amount of damage exceeds 5 million yen.

Man Arrested for Extorting 5 Million Yen by Posing as Victim&#8217;s Father

 Hiroyuki Ozawa (1st and 2nd photos), Hirokazu Kikuchi (3rd photo)

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. Why did the happiness of a family of four doctors "fall apart"?

Playback &#8217;94] The Tsukuba Wife and Child Murder Case: How a Doctor&#8217;s Family Took a &#8220;Dark Turn

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Daisuke Iwasaki (1st and 3rd photos) Afro (2nd photo)

 On the evening of December 10, Shinji Ishimaru, former mayor of Aki Takata, and Genki Sudo, former member of the House of Councillors, held a "drinking party" at Isoko, a Japanese-style pub with a downtown atmosphere in Koto-ku, Tokyo. An unexpected combination, but what was the purpose?

The &#8220;New Party Vision&#8221; for the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election was directly discussed with Shinji Ishimaru after his &#8220;secret meeting&#8221; with Genki Sudo!

 Deer in "Nara Park," which is recognized not only in Japan but also in the world and attracts inbound visitors, are experiencing a strange phenomenon. The number of ″human injuries″ such as being stabbed or tackled by antlers has increased sharply, 2.5 times compared to last year! Why are the deer so angry...

The number of &#8220;personal injury&#8221; accidents, such as being stabbed by antlers, increased 2.5 times compared to last year! Mystery of the ″famous″ deer in Nara Park &#8220;going berserk

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Tribute Watanabe Tsuneo: A Legacy of Secret Meetings and Bold Moments

Behind the Scenes of Minister Ryosei Akazawa’s Manual for Consideration on Water and Toilets

Prince Eugene’s University Plans Dormitory Solution for Commuting Concerns

Is the My Number Health Card’s Inability to Use My Number the Biggest Issue?

Young Couple Arrested in Nagoya’s Central Park Drug Bust

How 1990s Tech Transformed Iranian Drug Sales: From Streets to Online

Hyogo Police Probe Takashi Tachibana and Ex-Governor Saito

Steady Employee to Millionaire Success Through Average Down and Undervalued Stocks

Egg Attacks and Insults: Chairman Outraged Over Turmoil at South Korean President’s Alma Mater

Shark Enthusiast from Matsuko’s Show Exposed as Peeping Tom

Shocking Scene in Kabukicho Men Surrounding 13-Year-Old Street Girls

Ministry of Finance Expert Arrested for Voyeurism at Station

Kishu Don Fan Case Acquitted, Prosecutors Plan Reversal

Chewing Gum Industry’s Survival: The Race for Long-Lasting Bestsellers!

Former Softbank catcher, cocaine use allegations.

Former Robbers Share Tactics to Deter Break-Ins

Bladder Cancer Claims Ogura’s Life Doctors Warn of Urgency

Saito Motohiko Faces Growing Discontent Over Hyogo’s Stagnant Governance

Roppongi Illumination Young People Risk Safety for Perfect Shots

Taxi Driver’s Trial: Top Sales Achiever Faces Judgment for Molestation and Escape onto Tracks

Man Arrested for Extorting 5 Million Yen by Posing as Victim’s Father

Playback ’94] The Tsukuba Wife and Child Murder Case: How a Doctor’s Family Took a “Dark Turn

The “New Party Vision” for the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election was directly discussed with Shinji Ishimaru after his “secret meeting” with Genki Sudo!

The number of “personal injury” accidents, such as being stabbed by antlers, increased 2.5 times compared to last year! Mystery of the ″famous″ deer in Nara Park “going berserk