 Tetsudo Takehiro

 A milestone year of the ongoing "Yamaguchigumi split war" between the Yamaguchigumi VI and the Kobe Yamaguchigumi comes to an end. In the midst of all this, there has been one change at the front line of the "10th year" of the Yamaguchigumi split. The head of a prestigious martial arts organization returned to the front line.

The head of a martial yakuza clan returns to the front lines&#8230; What is happening on the front lines of the &#8220;Yamaguchigumi split war&#8221; as a milestone year comes to an end.

 Yuria Fukatsuki

 Kei Kato

 Before and after his reappointment as governor, Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito has been dogged by allegations. Some have pointed out that the former Unification Church may have supported Saito. Suzuki Aito explains.

The former Unification Church supports Governor Motohiko Saito!&#8221; Suzuki Eito explains the meaning of the yell sent by the believers&#8217; volunteers.

 Hara Shaw (Reportage writer)

 The government is pushing for a ban on side jobs as part of its efforts to reform the way people work. In the midst of this trend, international flight attendants, models, and even current idols have chosen the sex industry as a side job. ......

From models and flight attendants to idols, &#8230;&#8230;

 The "JK business" is a business in which high school girls can earn money by eating, drinking, and talking with men using the title "high school girl" as a weapon. In reality, however, the business is illegal and sexual acts are performed, making it a hotbed of child prostitution. A look back at the heyday of the JK business with the magazine's undercover report in the 1910s.

High school girls line up on the street&#8230; The &#8220;JK business&#8221; is flourishing again, taking advantage of SNS.

 Matsuo/Afro Sports

 Japan's national swimming team swimmer, Daiya Seto, has been the subject of reports of a divorce and a night out. In 2008, he was reported to have had a "pick-up affair" with a CA, but his wife, Yuka Mabuchi, a former national diving team member, decided to stay married. ......

Daiya Seto&#8217;s &#8220;divorce and nightlife reports&#8221; have the sponsors of his &#8220;beauty business&#8221; baffled. &#8230;&#8230;

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 The people of the prefecture have had enough of this. ...... When we asked him about the "allegations," he said...

 Governor Motohiko Saito of Hyogo Prefecture, who was re-elected after winning 1.11 million votes in the re-election, is again under suspicion.... This time, "allegations of violation of the Public Election Law" surfaced!　No matter how he defends himself, there is a strong possibility that he is in violation of the law," says his lawyer.

The governor of Hyogo Prefecture, Motohiko Saito, is facing a difficult situation: &#8220;Even after his reelection, the turmoil will continue.

 Shinji Hasuo

 The apartment of Kuniko Inoguchi, a member of the House of Councilors, was engulfed in a raging fire. The two people who died were believed to be her husband and eldest daughter. When this reporter visited the house two days after the fire, she found the windows melted by the intense flames. ...... On-Scene Reportage

The windows were melted by the intense flames&#8230; &#8220;Two days after the fire, the house of Kuniko Inoguchi was still smelling of burning&#8221;.

 Akira Ikoma

 The number of "pincaros," a representative of the old-fashioned adult entertainment industry, has been decreasing in recent years due to crackdowns and other measures. Although the pinsaro has a retro image, its popularity is said to be deep-rooted. What are the reasons?

Why Pinks Salons Still Thrive Despite Decline

 Chimasa Ide

 I want to earn 30 times more money than I did when I was working at a company, have a wedding at a fairy-tale wedding hall, and build my own home that looks like a castle," says one woman who has made all these dreams come true by writing them down in a notebook. One woman wrote these dreams down in a notebook and has made all of them come true.

Just Become a Princess: The Princess Planner That’s Winning Over Adult Women

 Izumi Nakagawa

 Microplastics have been thought of as plastic waste from the land that is carried into the oceans through rivers, but in fact they are also found in the atmosphere," says Professor Hiroshi Okochi of the School of Creative Science and Engineering at Waseda University.

Microplastics Discovered in Air at Mount Fuji Summit

 Governor Motohiko Saito won the "re-election" for governor of Hyogo Prefecture. However, the turmoil has not subsided, and now his relationship with the PR firm that ordered his posters and other materials has come under suspicion for violating the Public Offices Election Law. ......

Governor Saito Faces New Allegations, Lawyer&#8217;s Press Conference Adds to Uncertainty

 Kyodo News

 The Japan Innovation Party's representative election will be held on December 1. The election was held in the wake of the stalled Lower House election, but what came to light was a serious shortage of human resources. The following is a look at the outcome of the election.

The Severe Talent Shortage Behind Japan Innovation Party&#8217;s Leadership Candidate Pool

 Keiko Tsuji

 Business supermarkets, or "gyosu," offer a wide range of products at low prices, including foodstuffs for business use, original products manufactured by the company group, and products directly imported from all over the world. It is not widely known that Gyosu is also expanding overseas.

Business Supermarket’ Gains Global Attention: The Surprising Popularity of “That Product”

 Shinji Hamasaki

 At a Japan-China summit meeting, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba shook President Xi Jinping's right hand, which he returned "with both hands. President-elect Trump, who has declared a "hard line" against China after seeing this, ......

Ishiba&#8217;s Handshake with Xi Angers Trump, Stirs Economic Concerns

 Hiroto Kato, Takeo Yuzuku

 In Tokyo, there are even "all-nighters" and long lines of people waiting in line...

 Driver's License Examination Offices around Japan are now flooded with foreigners who want to switch to a foreign driver's license. However, the number of traffic accidents caused by foreigners is on the increase, probably due to the easing of conditions for obtaining a driver's license and the ease of the test. In addition, using the Japanese driver's license as a stepping stone...

Foreigners Flocking to Japan&#8217;s License Centers

 Takeno Yui

 The number of young people using electric kickboards is rapidly increasing, sparked by the "LUUP" sharing service. ...... However, there is no end to the number of dangerous drivers who "run the wrong way," "ride with two people," and "ignore traffic signals.

 Electric kickboard sharing services are gaining popularity among young people because they are inexpensive and easy to use. The number of users is rapidly increasing, but there is no end to the number of dangerous drivers, and traffic violations and personal injury accidents are frequent. The cause of these accidents is...

Rising Illegal Electric Scooter Acts: Signal Jumping and Double Riding

 Samurai warriors in the Edo period had "nursing care leave" - the book "Samurai's Nursing Care Leave" published in October introduces the surprising reality of nursing care in the pre-Edo period. Some of the points in the book can be learned by modern "caregivers." ......

Surprising Edo-era Caregiving: Samurai and Men Leading Parental Care

 The confusion surrounding the Hyogo Prefecture gubernatorial election following the resignation of Gov. The president of a local PR firm revealed that the firm had undertaken the "social networking strategy" that had been the driving force behind Governor Motohiko Saito's reelection. This may have violated the Public Offices Election Law...

PR CEO for Governor Saito Sparks Talk with Nails in SNS Post

 TONHASP NEWS/Afro

 The daughter of former South Korean President Moon Jae-in has been the subject of a series of scandals. Drunken driving and a collision with a cab, bribery by hiring her ex-husband's connections, and illegal operation of a private accommodation. ...... We report on these disgusting scandals that have only heightened the public's anger.

Former South Korean President’s Daughter Faces Scandals: Drunk Driving, Illegal Hiring, and Private Lodging

 Pasya/Afro

 The Hyogo Prefecture gubernatorial election ended in an overwhelming victory for former Governor Motohiko Saito, overturning the lower-ranking candidates. Under such circumstances, the candidacy of Takashi Tachibana of the NHK Party is said to have been a major force in Saito's reelection. ......

NHK Party Leader Tachibana Faces Defamation and Threat Charges

 A 26-year-old man was rearrested for assaulting a woman who lived with him in his apartment. The woman became unconscious and the man himself called 119. Firefighters responded and confirmed that the woman was dead. We introduce the man's appalling motive for the crime and his story.

25-Year-Old Woman Dies After Abuse And Alleged Papa-Katsu Demands By Cohabiting Man

 Shikama Aki

 Afro (1st)

 Hotels are expensive nowadays. According to Expedia, an online travel agency, the average cost of a hotel room in Osaka has increased 1.5 to 1.8 times compared to that of '19, before the COVID-19 crisis, and that of '24.

Weekend business hotels in Osaka reach 20,000 yen; reporters reveal hidden gems.

 A 30-year-old man was arrested for sexually assaulting a junior high school girl. He met the girl through SNS. He promised to meet her and picked her up in his car. He took her to a hotel and assaulted her. The following are the horrifying demands the man sent to the girl.

30-Year-Old Man Assaults Junior High School Girl He Met Online at Hotel

 Born in 1983 and currently resides in Fukuoka Prefecture. Since 2007, he has been working as a freelance writer specializing in verifying inflammatory incidents and false rumors mainly on the Internet.

 Shuji Shinohara

 The Black Friday Sale on Amazon will start again this year on November 27. Although it has become a standard sale, there may be people who have never used it. In this issue, we will explain how to take advantage of the sale without making any mistakes.

News

The head of a martial yakuza clan returns to the front lines… What is happening on the front lines of the “Yamaguchigumi split war” as a milestone year comes to an end.

The former Unification Church supports Governor Motohiko Saito!” Suzuki Eito explains the meaning of the yell sent by the believers’ volunteers.

From models and flight attendants to idols, ……

High school girls line up on the street… The “JK business” is flourishing again, taking advantage of SNS.

Daiya Seto’s “divorce and nightlife reports” have the sponsors of his “beauty business” baffled. ……

The governor of Hyogo Prefecture, Motohiko Saito, is facing a difficult situation: “Even after his reelection, the turmoil will continue.

The windows were melted by the intense flames… “Two days after the fire, the house of Kuniko Inoguchi was still smelling of burning”.

Why Pinks Salons Still Thrive Despite Decline

Just Become a Princess: The Princess Planner That’s Winning Over Adult Women

Microplastics Discovered in Air at Mount Fuji Summit

Governor Saito Faces New Allegations, Lawyer’s Press Conference Adds to Uncertainty

The Severe Talent Shortage Behind Japan Innovation Party’s Leadership Candidate Pool

Business Supermarket’ Gains Global Attention: The Surprising Popularity of “That Product”

Ishiba’s Handshake with Xi Angers Trump, Stirs Economic Concerns

Foreigners Flocking to Japan’s License Centers

Rising Illegal Electric Scooter Acts: Signal Jumping and Double Riding

Surprising Edo-era Caregiving: Samurai and Men Leading Parental Care

PR CEO for Governor Saito Sparks Talk with Nails in SNS Post

Former South Korean President’s Daughter Faces Scandals: Drunk Driving, Illegal Hiring, and Private Lodging

NHK Party Leader Tachibana Faces Defamation and Threat Charges

25-Year-Old Woman Dies After Abuse And Alleged Papa-Katsu Demands By Cohabiting Man

Weekend business hotels in Osaka reach 20,000 yen; reporters reveal hidden gems.

30-Year-Old Man Assaults Junior High School Girl He Met Online at Hotel

Is “Buy It Because It’s Cheaper” a Mistake?　What is the “Amazon Black Friday Sale” starting this year again?

News

The head of a martial yakuza clan returns to the front lines… What is happening on the front lines of the “Yamaguchigumi split war” as a milestone year comes to an end.

The former Unification Church supports Governor Motohiko Saito!” Suzuki Eito explains the meaning of the yell sent by the believers’ volunteers.

From models and flight attendants to idols, ……

High school girls line up on the street… The “JK business” is flourishing again, taking advantage of SNS.

Daiya Seto’s “divorce and nightlife reports” have the sponsors of his “beauty business” baffled. ……

The governor of Hyogo Prefecture, Motohiko Saito, is facing a difficult situation: “Even after his reelection, the turmoil will continue.

The windows were melted by the intense flames… “Two days after the fire, the house of Kuniko Inoguchi was still smelling of burning”.

Why Pinks Salons Still Thrive Despite Decline

Just Become a Princess: The Princess Planner That’s Winning Over Adult Women

Microplastics Discovered in Air at Mount Fuji Summit

Governor Saito Faces New Allegations, Lawyer’s Press Conference Adds to Uncertainty

The Severe Talent Shortage Behind Japan Innovation Party’s Leadership Candidate Pool

Business Supermarket’ Gains Global Attention: The Surprising Popularity of “That Product”

Ishiba’s Handshake with Xi Angers Trump, Stirs Economic Concerns

Foreigners Flocking to Japan’s License Centers

Rising Illegal Electric Scooter Acts: Signal Jumping and Double Riding

Surprising Edo-era Caregiving: Samurai and Men Leading Parental Care

PR CEO for Governor Saito Sparks Talk with Nails in SNS Post

Former South Korean President’s Daughter Faces Scandals: Drunk Driving, Illegal Hiring, and Private Lodging

NHK Party Leader Tachibana Faces Defamation and Threat Charges

25-Year-Old Woman Dies After Abuse And Alleged Papa-Katsu Demands By Cohabiting Man

Weekend business hotels in Osaka reach 20,000 yen; reporters reveal hidden gems.

30-Year-Old Man Assaults Junior High School Girl He Met Online at Hotel

Is “Buy It Because It’s Cheaper” a Mistake? What is the “Amazon Black Friday Sale” starting this year again?

Is “Buy It Because It’s Cheaper” a Mistake?　What is the “Amazon Black Friday Sale” starting this year again?