 Nakahira Ryo

 A 47-year-old man was accused of having sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old junior high school girl he met on a social networking service. What did he say at the trial? The judge also pointed out that he was too cheap to be "prepared.

Court Hears Statement from 47-Year-Old Defendant in Case Involving 15-Year-Old Girl

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 In April, the famous "Call-in Road" near To-Yoko, Shinjuku's Kabukicho district, lined with conferees calling out for customers, disappeared. What is going on? We visited the site to find out.

Kabukicho’s Famous Street Solicitation Row Disappears Amid Crackdown

 Born in 1979. Worked as an editor and writer for town magazines, travel books, and recipe books. Currently, as a web writer, he writes on a wide range of topics from decadence to traditional crafts. His life motto is "Sake is best drunk while walking". Follow him on Instagram @nekota_sigeru

 Shigeru Nekota

 The buzz is booming in Shinsaibashi, Osaka!　Unutilized fish has been transformed into an exquisite "Seafood Rare Cutlet". The next-generation sustainable strategy to save the fishing industry is explored in this new gourmet experience, which is meatless and limited to seafood, including "chutoro" (medium fatty tuna) and "salmon" overflowing with salmon roe.

Once Bound for the Trash, Now a Culinary Sensation: How a Young Entrepreneur Turned Problem Fish into a Seafood Hit

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 The number of areas where bears are seen is increasing year by year. In late April, there was a series of bear sightings in a residential area in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture. When we visited the area to report on the tense lives of the residents, we were surprised to hear what they had to say...

Bear in a Saitama Neighborhood? What Investigators Discovered After Multiple Sighting Reports

 Izumi Nakagawa

 170 sightings but no fatalities for 16 consecutive years!　Karuizawa's surprising countermeasures against bears. The article looks at the thorough measures taken to ensure coexistence between people and bears, including the use of bear repelling dogs called "Bear Dogs" and the introduction of specially made garbage cans, instead of relying on hunting.

No Human Bear Injuries for 16 Years—Inside Karuizawa’s Unusual Wildlife Management Approach

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 Storms hit various parts of the archipelago during Golden Week. A reporter traveling in Hachimantai, which straddles Akita and Iwate prefectures, also encountered a "May Storm. This article introduces the terrifying experience of a car almost collapsing and the natural disasters that require continued vigilance.

“The Car Was Lifting Off!” Inside the May Storm That Unleashed 30 m/s Blast Winds and Sent Trees Through Roofs

 Shinji Hasuo

 A man, a section chief of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, was caught red-handed by the Chiba Prefectural Police for attempting to take voyeuristic pictures of women inside their skirts. The day before that, another man from the same ministry was arrested by the Aichi Prefectural Police. Another man, a civil servant, was also arrested in Toyama Prefecture at .......

“I Preferred Women in Revealing Clothing” — How a Ministry Official’s Secret Filming Obsession Persisted Despite Warnings

 The Kyoto Prefectural Police have re-arrested the father of Yuki Adachi on suspicion of murder for killing Yuki in a public restroom in the city. Behind the police's persistence: ......

The Kyoto Prefectural Police&#8217;s persistence led to the &#8220;murder re-arrest&#8221; of the suspect, Masaki Adachi.

 Sayuri Saito

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 Polar bears are in danger of starving to death due to the disappearance of sea ice caused by global warming. The number of polar bears in captivity in Japan has also plummeted to 28. What are the warning bells that experts are sounding about the limits of the Earth, saying, "Humans cannot live in an environment where polar bears cannot survive.

Looming starvation! Only 28 Polar Bears in Japan&#8230; Polar Bears Disappearing from Zoos, Alarming Future &#8220;Humans Can&#8217;t Even Survive&#8221;.

 Hideki Asai

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 High Blood Pressure = Less Salt" is old-fashioned!  The real culprit, the famous doctor warns, is "sugar," which is more dangerous than salt. The article explains the trap of familiar beverages that cause aging of blood vessels and the reason why "pork cutlets twice a week" are OK if you cut back on sugar.

Expert Warns Sugar, Not Salt, May Be Key Driver of High Blood Pressure and Explains Why Tonkatsu Twice a Week Can Still Be Acceptable

 Due to the skyrocketing real estate prices, even used properties under 100 million yen are hard to find in the 23 wards of Tokyo. In such a situation, "Tokyo North" is now attracting attention. Among them, Kita and Itabashi wards are very popular among young women. We found out the reason why.

Tokyo North Rises in Popularity as Kita Ward and Itabashi Gain Attention in Housing Rankings

 Shinji Hamasaki

 The Chishima Trench and the Japan Trench, which this magazine had been concerned about, experienced a M7.7 earthquake on April 20, and there is one of the world's largest fault lines in western Japan that experts are sounding the alarm about...

 The experts warn of the possibility of a series of massive earthquakes along the Median Tectonic Line in western Japan, as well as of a massive Nankai Trough earthquake, which is implied by the large number of inland earthquakes that have been occurring in western Japan.

Central Tectonic Line Raises Fears of Potential Simultaneous Mega Earthquake Crisis

 After the Incident...] January-April '26 (3)

 This issue of "After the Incident..." follows the "After the Incident" that took place between January and April of this year. This time, we focus on the "Ibaraki Female Imprisonment Murder" case, for which the first trial was held in February. The defendant, who has denied committing the crime since it was discovered, was sentenced.

Court Proceedings Continue in Ibaraki Case as Defendant Maintains Not-Guilty Claim

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 Hiroki Takekuni

 The percentage of homeownership among 20-somethings is at an all-time high. However, if you are in a hurry to buy an overpriced house with a pair loan or a 50-year mortgage, you may find yourself in a "scenario of despair" heading toward bankruptcy in your old age due to childbirth, divorce, and education expenses. This article explains the reality of the naive trap of equaling rent.

Rent-Level Home Purchase Trap in the 20s Leads to Overpriced Housing Risks and Double Burden of Mortgages and Education Costs

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 When people hear the term "low blood pressure," they often think it can be cured by just lying down for a while. That is why viewers were surprised at the unusual change that lawyer Masataka Kamei showed during the live broadcast. However, in the medical field, low blood pressure has long been regarded as a dangerous condition.

Specialist Explains Why Dangerous Low Blood Pressure Cases Are Increasing in Japan

 Sari Yoshizawa

 In order to support her family's finances, she continued her daddy's activities with "big clients" even after her pregnancy, and also took advantage of her pregnancy to make a fortune in pregnant pornography. This is the second part of a housewife's secret part-time job that she cannot tell her husband about.

New Mother Reportedly Earned 800 Million Yen During Pregnancy Through Hidden Side Work, Raising Questions About Privacy and Marital Disclosure

 On April 29, a man was arrested on the charge of attempted murder after he became angry at being hit by a distracted driver, rear-ended the other driver's car, and then stabbed him with a knife. Has the number of cases of "akiori-driving," which became a social problem in the late 1960s, decreased since the revision of the Road Traffic Law?

Road Rage Incident Escalates Into Knife Attack After Alleged Aggressive Driving

 Yasuko Funamoto

 Heavy machinery is finally drilled into the "8.9km blank" in the Linear Central Shinkansen Line, which has remained untouched until the end of the project. Can the "opening in 2037" be realized? Journalist Kazuya Kobayashi, who has been covering the Linear Line issue, explains.

Linear Chuo Shinkansen 2037 Opening in Question as Challenges Continue to Mount

 Incidents from January to April, 2014 (2)

 In March, a suspect in the "serial oil slinging" incidents that took place 11 years ago at shrines and temples around Japan was arrested. The "Aftermath" of the U.S.-based religious leader can be found at .......

Serial Oil-Spraying Incidents at Shrines and Temples Revisited After Arrest

 Earn even more money by introducing friends and taking videos of the undergarments worn!

 I work only 3 hours a month. But since I can earn close to 1 million yen with that, I can't stop. Moreover, I only have to dispose of unneeded items, and I get a bonus if I make a video. Here are the shocking details of this "housewife's secret part-time job" that she can't tell her husband about.

Housewife Earns ¥1 Million a Year Through a Secret Side Job Requiring Only 3 Hours a Month

 Yukio Ishihara

 While crimes involving Trekkie cards are becoming more frequent in Japan, counterfeit Premier Pokémon cards made by the mafia are being sold in large quantities in China. There are three reasons behind this.

Rise in Pokémon Card Counterfeiting Prompts Investigation Into Key Underlying Reasons

 After the Incident...] January to April '26 (1)

 This month's "After the Incident..." follows the "After the Incident" that took place between January and April of this year, focusing on the "Murder of a Boss at the Omori Mansion" that occurred in January. The case is about the "Omori Mansion Boss Murder" that took place in January. At first, it was thought to be a murder out of resentment, but then the tide changed. ......

Omori Apartment Boss Murder Case Shifts Toward Robbery-Murder Theory Three Months After Arrest

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 It is said that a "purification operation" is taking place in Shinjuku Kabukicho. Scouts and catches are reportedly being busted daily and disappearing rapidly. We asked what is going on and what is going on behind the scenes.

Kabukicho Sees Near-Daily Quiet Crackdowns Under Ongoing Enforcement Efforts

 For those who lament, "I have no more money to spend on living expenses" due to high prices, this is a must-see!　The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications data reveals the ranking of major cities with the lowest rent. What kind of city can you live in for 1/3 of Tokyo's 23 wards?　We also explain the realities of moving to a rural area and how to succeed.

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