 Ide Chimasa

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 As of August, the Tokyo Shimbun ended delivery and immediate sale of its evening edition in all areas of Tokyo except the 23 wards of the city. The five major national newspapers have also expanded the areas where they no longer deliver evening editions, and most of the local newspapers have also discontinued their evening editions.

The day when the evening editions of newspapers will cease to exist&#8230;

 Yasuko Funamoto

 In this issue of Playback, we take a look back at what this magazine was reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, "Magogyaru" junior high school girls, who had just finished their summer vacation in September 1994, talk about their "one summer experience" in a candid manner...

Playback &#8217;94] All Three Played for Free with Old Men&#8230; &#8220;Magogal&#8221; Junior High School Girls&#8217; &#8220;Summer Vacation Report

 Junpei Kota (2nd and 3rd photos) Kyodo News

 The record-breaking rainfall of Typhoon No. 10 is just the beginning...

 Typhoon No. 10, which caused 30,000 evacuees, was "different" from anything Japan has ever experienced. And this typhoon is just the beginning: the maximum number of typhoons expected to hit Japan in September and October is 11. The worst season for...

The deadliest scenario of &#8220;killer mega-typhoons&#8221; hitting the Japanese archipelago one after another&#8230; They will become huge in size and unpredictable in their &#8220;sluggish&#8221; movements

 A former coach of Shutoku High School's soccer team was accused of indecent assault against several members of the team. The man's incoherent claims came to light. The man claimed that he wanted the members of the club to "peel off their skin. The details of the crimes committed by the man are....

Soccer Coach Arrested for Lewd Acts with Student Makes Incoherent Claims in Court

 Takashi Hotta (Kaneko), Takeshi Kinugawa

 Emi Kaneko has become a well-known commentator with a beautiful face. Some viewers find it disconcerting that her comments on the presidential election are completely different on national and local TV networks, but according to a TV personality, there is a calculation at work.

Kaneko Megumi Explains Why Koizumi Shinjiro is Called &#8216;Dumb&#8217; Locally Despite National Praise

 Masayoshi Katayama (Journalist)

 An indispensable item for mid-summer work causes major trouble!

 A big trouble occurred with "fan wear," a cooling item indispensable for mid-summer work! On the second day of use, something unusual happened, and the battery blew up when it was recharged. The victim says that his house was burnt to a crisp.

Victim Shares Distressing Experience After Home Is Destroyed by Explosion of Fan-Equipped Clothing

 Shinji Hasuo

 A man was arrested for sexually assaulting a junior high school girl at a hotel. There is no end to the number of cases in which girls who meet men on social networking sites become victims of sexual assault. The following is an introduction to the men's appalling lures and a series of incidents.

35-Year-Old Man Accused of Sexual Assault on Middle School Girl at Hotel

 Izumi Nakagawa

 In summer, when we hear the sound of wind chimes, we feel cooler, and when we hear the sound of insects, we feel autumn. However, it is said that only Japanese and Polynesians can distinguish the sound of insects. But do we Japanese really feel comfortable?

Japanese Sensitivity to Traditional Sounds Like Wind Chimes and Insects Might Be Unnoticed by Westerners

 Ryoji Takahama

 Drug G-men Case Files (Part 1)

 Ryoji Takahama, a former drug enforcement officer who fought drug crimes for 36 years between the Showa and Heisei eras, looks back on his days spent in investigations. He says that his days in Osaka, where he was assigned immediately after becoming a narcotics officer, are his "starting point.

Fight Against Drug Crime in Osaka&#8217;s High-Crime Areas and the Origins of the Matori Lifestyle

 Case Files of Narcotics G-men (Part 1) [Part 2

 Ryoji Takahama, a former narcotics officer who fought drug crimes for 36 years from the Showa era to the Heisei era (1926-1989), tells a nostalgic story about his first assignment in Osaka, which he describes as his "starting point". What is the "bitter memory" he encountered during an investigation one day?

Drug Enforcement Officer’s Blunder at Dealer and Addict Hangout Revealed by Gun Incident

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 Digital Minister Taro Kono, who has announced his candidacy for the LDP presidential election, boasts outstanding online popularity with more than 2.55 million followers on X. However, his momentum has recently been slowing down ......

Taro Kono’s Immediate Blocking of &#8220;Help Me&#8221; Post on Vaccine Side Effects and His True Online Reputation

 Tomoharu Taguchi, 63, a keyboardist and former member of the rock band C-C-B, was charged with violating the Methamphetamine Control Law by possessing methamphetamine in his Tokyo home.

Tomoharu Taguchi&#8217;s Descent into Methamphetamine Abuse Triggered by Death of Beloved Cat

 JMPA

 For the fourth time, Kako is taking part in the important official duties that she has inherited from her mother and sister.

 Kako, the second daughter of the Akishino family, appeared at the Yurakucho Asahi Hall wearing an elegant purple dress, and while news of her marriage partner has been rife, perhaps because she is in her last year of her 20s, Kako is solemnly carrying out her official duties.

Princess Kako&#8217;s Vision for Her 30s Amid Uncertain Marriage and Busy Schedule

 Yutaka Asai, Kei Kato, Shin Sato, Shin Hamasaki

 How will Shinobu Tsukasa and Seiji Takayama move? Will there be a big outburst at the end? The bloody "Trajectory of Upheaval

 The "Yamaguchigumi split war", which has entered its 10th year, is finally approaching its final phase. FRIDAY has been covering this war, which has become an exceptionally long war, since its outbreak. We look back on the trajectory of the war with a vast collection of treasured photos.

Yamaguchi-gumi Split Conflict Marks 10 Years on August 27 with Countdown to End and Shocking Scenario

 I can't wait to tell you about a certain kind of papa activity, Mr. Director-General.

 Women who use matching apps to scam men out of their money in Kabukicho have become the talk of the town. What are the tricks of the two, called "Yuri the Turtle Dash" and "Laila the Shunsoku Laila"?

The Cunning Tactics of Kabukicho&#8217;s Notorious Dating Scam Duo Yuri the Turtle Dash and Laila the Fast Runner

 Summer vacation in Kabukicho starts about a week later than the rest of the world. The hosts usually post on SNS that they will be going home for a while and announce that they will be closed for the summer, but Obon is also a chance to make the "princesses" feel special.

Hosts Bring Female Guests Home for Obon Holiday

 Yuri Adachi (Marukawa)

 Manabu Horii resigned from the Diet after being summarily indicted by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office for violating the Public Offices Election Law by illegally distributing incense money. On the other hand, Tamayo Marukawa, who was named in the "slush fund issue," and other members of the Diet were "not indicted" and thus not blamed. ......

Indictment Leads to Resignation of Manabu Horii as Tamayo Marukawa and Others Avoid Charges Due to Inexplicable Standards

 A pair of Chinese nationals were arrested for repeatedly picking pockets in the Tokyo Station area, committing more than 10 thefts since July. What was their surprising method of "hijacking"?

Chinese Pickpocket Duo Targets Tokyo Station Passengers in Over 10 Incidents Since July

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 Disappeared from supermarkets! While the harvest has been drastically reduced due to the extremely hot summer, the supply has not been able to keep up with the end of the COVID-19 crisis and a sharp increase in inbound sales, and a series of natural disasters have led to rampant hoarding, resulting in a triple punch that has caused a string of out-of-stock situations.

 Consumers are screaming at supermarkets across the country that their rice has disappeared. While the harvest has been drastically reduced due to the extremely hot summer, demand has skyrocketed due to the dramatic increase in inbound demand, and a series of natural disasters have led to hoarding of the rice. There are other "abnormalities" happening to rice...

Rice Crisis in Reiwa Year 6 Could Turn a Bowl of Rice into a Luxury Item

 A 25-year-old man was arrested for assaulting a woman he was living with in his apartment. The woman became unconscious and the man himself called 119. Firefighters responded and confirmed that the woman had died. What was the man's surprising motive for the crime?

25-Year-Old Man Charged in Death of Partner Following Violent Attack

 Shun Kirishima, Kyodo News

 In August, the Hyuga-nada Sea off Miyazaki and western Kanagawa Prefecture were hit by tremors measuring just under 6 on the Japanese seismic scale and just under 5 on the Japanese seismic scale, one after another. Although the government's call for "massive earthquake caution" has ended,...... the threat of a Nankai Trough earthquake and a massive typhoon is rising. The death toll will not be contained to the 320,000 people the government expects. A mega tsunami caused by the double disaster will hit the Pacific coast!

 Following the August 8 earthquake in Miyazaki Prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency for the first time issued a Nankai Trough Earthquake Alert, warning of a massive earthquake, causing tension in the archipelago. Although the alert is now over, the threat of a double disaster with a "giant typhoon" is said to be growing.

Simultaneous Nankai Trough Earthquake and Massive Typhoon Could Trigger Mega Tsunami Exceeding 340,000 Fatalities Estimate

 A Kwansei Gakuin University student was punished by the football association for using marijuana during the U-20 World Championship. However, the university claimed at a press conference that the urine test was negative. What is behind the conflict between the two sides' claims? ......

Kwansei Gakuin University Denies Marijuana Allegations Against American Football Team Amidst Association&#8217;s Official Statement

 Takuma Arimura

 On August 22, the Italian Navy aircraft carrier Cavour made a port call at the Maritime Self-Defense Force Yokosuka Air Base. This was the first visit to Japan by an Italian Navy aircraft carrier. The main purpose of the port call is to supply supplies and exchange troops, but in the background are the maritime advances of China and Russia.

Italian Aircraft Carrier Cavour Visits Japan for the First Time with Large Number of Fighter Jets Amidst China and Russia Threats

 A man was arrested for allegedly touching a high school girl's buttocks and pouring bodily fluids on her uniform in a crowded train. The man took surprising actions immediately after his arrest. ...... There is no end to the number of cases of indecent acts committed against minors on trains. This is a detailed report on the continuing trouble of molestation.

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The day when the evening editions of newspapers will cease to exist…

Playback ’94] All Three Played for Free with Old Men… “Magogal” Junior High School Girls’ “Summer Vacation Report

The deadliest scenario of “killer mega-typhoons” hitting the Japanese archipelago one after another… They will become huge in size and unpredictable in their “sluggish” movements

Soccer Coach Arrested for Lewd Acts with Student Makes Incoherent Claims in Court

Kaneko Megumi Explains Why Koizumi Shinjiro is Called ‘Dumb’ Locally Despite National Praise

Victim Shares Distressing Experience After Home Is Destroyed by Explosion of Fan-Equipped Clothing

35-Year-Old Man Accused of Sexual Assault on Middle School Girl at Hotel

Japanese Sensitivity to Traditional Sounds Like Wind Chimes and Insects Might Be Unnoticed by Westerners

Fight Against Drug Crime in Osaka’s High-Crime Areas and the Origins of the Matori Lifestyle

Drug Enforcement Officer’s Blunder at Dealer and Addict Hangout Revealed by Gun Incident

Taro Kono’s Immediate Blocking of “Help Me” Post on Vaccine Side Effects and His True Online Reputation

Tomoharu Taguchi’s Descent into Methamphetamine Abuse Triggered by Death of Beloved Cat

Princess Kako’s Vision for Her 30s Amid Uncertain Marriage and Busy Schedule