 Blank Green

 The host industry has been seeking to improve its soundness since last April, when the "sales receipt" system was abolished under self-imposed regulations. The Diet is likely to consider such regulations again, but what is happening to the hosts in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district? We interviewed them to find out the latest situation.

Shinjuku Kabukicho&#8217;s Persistent Financial Troubles from Account Receivable to Advance

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (Entertainment Journalist)

 Pasya/Afro

 There has been some movement in the much-discussed Hyogo Prefectural Governor's race.... A raid was conducted on the PR firm "merchu," headed by Kaede Orita, who supported Governor Motohiko Saito, on suspicion of violating the Public Offices Election Law. Behind the scenes, Takashi Tachibana, who was said to be running a "two-horsepower" election...

Takahashi Tachibana and Ishin Member Clash Over Gave It Dispute

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 Fuji Television has been under criticism due to Masahiro Nakai's "trouble with women," and the possibility that the aftermath may finally affect its "flagship programs" is increasing.

Fuji TV&#8217;s Advertising Revenue Drops Major Reforms and Flagship Programs Under Review

 Takehiko Kohiyama (2nd), photo provided by the artist

 Special reading

 Ryuta Watanabe, a polygamous pimp living in Hokkaido, Japan, is an influencer who earns 1.25 million yen a month from social networking sites and YouTube...

Polygamous Freeloader Ryuta Watanabe Wants to Surpass Tokugawa Ienari the 11th Shogun

 Hideki Asai

 afro

 Experts and the Bank of Japan are closely watching the so-called "thrusting activity" in Japan's economic trends. Foreign funds are also considering it as a potential investment destination," says an expert. What will be the economic impact of the "push"?

Oshi-Katsu Market Soars to 820 Billion Yen: Japan&#8217;s Economic Game Changer?

 Tomoyuki Hanai

 The divisional war enters its final phase, and the young Yamaguchigumi leader, Seiji Takayama, enters the hall in kimono.

 On the outskirts of Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, a thick voice that defied the cold. What appeared there was the head of the Yamaguchigumi VI, Shinobu Tsukasa. He was greeted by Seiji Takayama, a young leader of the Yamaguchigumi, and showed a rare smile. Behind the scenes, however, the war between the two gangs was entering its final phase.

Tsukasa Shimon&#8217;s Smile at Yamaguchi-gumi 20th Anniversary

 Shinji Hasuo

 A famous producer was arrested for taking out confidential information of a casting company. The information included a list of actresses who had starring roles in dramas. The man had been assigned to another company in the same industry. An expert explains the background of the case in an easy-to-understand manner.

Actress’ Secret List Leaked? Surprising Reputation of Producer

 Mitsuhide Yoshikawa, a "Gomiuran Hermit" who has picked up trash in 47 prefectures, has released "Gomulan 5 Star Ranking: Japan Edition," in which he independently ranks the places with the most and the least amount of trash. What are the places ranked in the book?

47 Prefectures One Trash Ranking: Which Has the Most?

 An executive of a scout group was arrested on suspicion of pimping three women in their 20s to sex stores in Oita Prefecture. The group received 7 billion yen over a five-year period starting in 2007. An expert explains the flow of money from the host clubs in the background in an easy-to-understand manner.

Scouting Group Leader Earned 7 Billion Yen in 5 Years Through Deception

 The continuing rise in hotel prices throughout Japan is becoming a serious problem for domestic travelers. Among them, Sapporo is showing an "abnormal" price increase. Why are these problems occurring?

Sapporo&#8217;s Hotel Shortage and Rising Costs: The Root Cause

 The first illegal sex store for foreign visitors to Japan in Japan was busted; why was this store, which is said to have sold several hundred thousand yen a day, so busy?

Japan&#8217;s First Inbound-Oriented Prostitution Bust: Guides Bringing Tourists

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 The "former correspondence expenses" paid to members of the National Diet were disclosed to the public last year, and the use of these expenses was made public. While disclosure of the use of these funds was mandated by last year's extraordinary Diet session, we received information that "the use of the funds by Mr. Hitoshi Takeshizume, a member of the National Democratic Party of Japan, is suspicious.

New Democratic Party Member Exposes Shocking Use of Old Communication Expenses

 Money consultant. (Representative Director of Money & You Inc. Visiting lecturer at Chuo University's Faculty of Commerce.

 Taiki Yorifuji

 Afro

 Is the Orcan S&P 500 all you need? The stock market, which seems to be sailing smoothly, is in a state of flux with the start of the Trump administration in the U.S. As we enter the second year of the NISA, we would like to consider how to use the "Growth Investment Limit" now.

High Tech Stocks? Gold?&#8221; Trump 2.0 x New NISA in its 2nd year&#8230; &#8220;Growth Investment Limit&#8221;: How to attack it now!

 Shinya Inui (1st), Naoki Kamidate (2nd, 5th), Yutaka Asai (3rd), Tomoyasu Kanazawa (4th), Toshihiro Nakaikawa (6th)

 The Great Hanshin Earthquake (3)

 In this issue of "Playback," we look back at what this magazine was reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we introduce what happened after the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, which appeared in the February 10, 1995 issue 30 years ago.<br />


Playback &#8217;95] Picking Up the Bones from the Burnt Ruins&#8230;People in Kobe Begin to Rise from the Grief of the Great Hanshin Earthquake

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 A 29-year-old nurse was arrested for taking a junior high school boy, more than a year younger than her, to a hotel and having sexual intercourse with him. This report details the whole story of this cunning crime, which targeted a minor who lacked the ability to make sound judgments.

A 15-year-old junior high school boy was taken to a hotel&#8230; The &#8220;whole story&#8221; of the &#8220;non-consensual sexual intercourse&#8221; of a nurse in her 20s who was arrested

 Ichiro Takatsuka

 Walking down the street, you will see countless cars on the road, and if you turn on the TV, you are sure to see a commercial for a car. Cars that were once commonplace are now becoming "luxury items. Among domestic cars, Toyota Motor Corp...

Price increases by about 2 million over 2 years, and restrictions on new purchases &#8230;&#8230; How the &#8220;Alphard&#8221; became a luxury item.

 Yulia Fukatsuki

 Afro (Trump) Representative Photo/Reuters/Afro (Yun, U.S. Forces in South Korea)

 From his first day in office, President Donald Trump (78) has issued a series of presidential decrees, confusing the world. An authority on U.S.-Korea relations says there are three "keys to predicting" where the second administration is headed. What is the shocking scenario in which South Korea will be abandoned?

Japan cannot let its guard down&#8230; An authority on U.S.-Korea relations makes an urgent prediction: &#8220;The day when South Korea will be abandoned by Trump.

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Mr. Takuro Morinaga, a melancholy economic analyst, passed away. He left behind a number of books and proposals, and the way he lived with cancer and did what he wanted to do until the end of his life has had a tremendous impact on the medical community.

Takuro Morinaga&#8217;s Fight Against Cancer Shows the Impact of the New Cancer Treatment &#8220;Do What You Want to Do Until the End of Your Life&#8221; on the Medical Community

 Aika Kano (1st photo)

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. This time, we will introduce the "Nippon Broadcasting System Inc. stock purchase scandal" by Livedoor in 2005, and the "predicament" of Fuji Television Network, which had been visited 20 years ago as well.

Playback &#8217;05] &#8220;Nippon Broadcasting System, Inc. stock purchase scandal&#8221; &#8211; Fuji Television is in a difficult position because of Hollimon&#8217;s ministry.

 Japan Magazine Publishers Association

 The upheaval in the Akishino family is far from over....

 On January 31, Prince Akishino and his family visited the "Kanto Tokai Flower Exhibition" to attend to official duties together. What attracted attention was Kako's "hairstyle. Is the change of image a sign of the Akishino family's "resolve" to endure endless upheaval?

Princess Kako: Long black hair cut off! The &#8220;determination&#8221; behind the makeover

 Akira Ikoma

 In December 2012, an illegal brothel run by a Chinese national was busted in Nishi-Kawaguchi. Nishi-kawaguchi used to be famous nationwide for "NK style. Sex journalist Ikoma says, "Once a place becomes famous for its backstreet sex industry, the stores will not disappear.

Raids on Chinese-Run Massage Parlors Expose Nishikawaguchi&#8217;s Undying Underground Sex Industry

 Born in Yamagata Prefecture in 1983, Yoko Tunemochi worked for 10 years in the editorial department of a health information magazine, editing monthly magazines and web media before becoming a freelance writer. Currently, she interviews, plans, and writes about doctors and specialists, mainly in the fields of health care and medicine.

 Yoko Nemmochi

 Afro (second)

 At the end of last year, the number of influenza cases per medical institution reached a record high. From February onward, influenza B, which is accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting, will become more prevalent. Even if you feel that the number of people around you with influenza is decreasing, you cannot be too careful.

B-Type Flu Rising: Ongoing Outbreak and Post-COVID Normal

 Residents of Izumi City are shaken by plans to build a large-scale industrial waste incinerator. While citizens' groups rose up and protested against the prefectural and city governments, a city council member from the neighboring city of Kishiwada filed a request for disclosure of information with the prefectural government. However, what was disclosed was a document full of blacked-out pages.

Transparency at Risk: Blacked-Out Documents in Osaka Izumi City Incinerator Issue

 Kyodo News

 In Izumi City, located in the southern part of Osaka Prefecture, a plan to build a large-scale industrial waste incinerator is underway without the knowledge of many residents. Some residents have begun to protest against the project.

News

Shinjuku Kabukicho’s Persistent Financial Troubles from Account Receivable to Advance

Takahashi Tachibana and Ishin Member Clash Over Gave It Dispute

Fuji TV’s Advertising Revenue Drops Major Reforms and Flagship Programs Under Review

Polygamous Freeloader Ryuta Watanabe Wants to Surpass Tokugawa Ienari the 11th Shogun

Oshi-Katsu Market Soars to 820 Billion Yen: Japan’s Economic Game Changer?

Tsukasa Shimon’s Smile at Yamaguchi-gumi 20th Anniversary

Actress’ Secret List Leaked? Surprising Reputation of Producer

47 Prefectures One Trash Ranking: Which Has the Most?

Scouting Group Leader Earned 7 Billion Yen in 5 Years Through Deception

Sapporo’s Hotel Shortage and Rising Costs: The Root Cause

Japan’s First Inbound-Oriented Prostitution Bust: Guides Bringing Tourists

New Democratic Party Member Exposes Shocking Use of Old Communication Expenses

High Tech Stocks? Gold?” Trump 2.0 x New NISA in its 2nd year… “Growth Investment Limit”: How to attack it now!

Playback ’95] Picking Up the Bones from the Burnt Ruins…People in Kobe Begin to Rise from the Grief of the Great Hanshin Earthquake

A 15-year-old junior high school boy was taken to a hotel… The “whole story” of the “non-consensual sexual intercourse” of a nurse in her 20s who was arrested

Price increases by about 2 million over 2 years, and restrictions on new purchases …… How the “Alphard” became a luxury item.

Japan cannot let its guard down… An authority on U.S.-Korea relations makes an urgent prediction: “The day when South Korea will be abandoned by Trump.

Takuro Morinaga’s Fight Against Cancer Shows the Impact of the New Cancer Treatment “Do What You Want to Do Until the End of Your Life” on the Medical Community

Playback ’05] “Nippon Broadcasting System, Inc. stock purchase scandal” – Fuji Television is in a difficult position because of Hollimon’s ministry.

Princess Kako: Long black hair cut off! The “determination” behind the makeover

Raids on Chinese-Run Massage Parlors Expose Nishikawaguchi’s Undying Underground Sex Industry

B-Type Flu Rising: Ongoing Outbreak and Post-COVID Normal

Transparency at Risk: Blacked-Out Documents in Osaka Izumi City Incinerator Issue

Unknowingly Building an Incinerator: Resident Issues in Izumi City