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 The "stand-up girls" of Okubo Park in Kabukicho, Shinjuku City, have become famous through news reports and YouTubers. These girls are now becoming aggressive and shouting abuse at men walking on the street.

Why are the &#8220;standing girls&#8221; in Okubo Park getting so aggressive?

 Kumiko Kato

 Hiroto Kato

 Kyodo News (3rd photo)

 On January 31, a stolen Skyline with a market value of 20 million yen was miraculously found. However, when the background of the discovery was traced, the "negligence" of the police came to the surface.

Market value of over 20 million yen! Behind the &#8220;miraculous discovery&#8221; of the stolen Skyline, witnesses were outraged by &#8220;police negligence&#8221;.

 Takuma Arimura

 On February 24, Prime Minister Kishida made his second visit to the disaster-stricken areas in the Noto Peninsula. Unlike his visit in January, this time he visited evacuation centers and several disaster-stricken sites by land, and had a round-table talk with Wajima lacquerware craftsmen.

I wanted him to see more of the disaster-stricken areas.&#8221; Prime Minister Kishida&#8217;s second visit to the disaster-stricken areas was still too hasty&#8230;lamented the victims.

 Born in Tokyo in 1977. Nonfiction writer. He has reported and written about culture, history, and medicine in Japan and abroad. His books include "Absolute Poverty," "The Body," "The House of 'Demons'," "43 Killing Intent," "Let's Talk about Real Poverty," "Social Map of Disparity and Division," and "Reporto: Who Kills Japanese Language Ability?

 Kota Ishii

 Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii approaches the reality of a "society of the elderly without connections.

 Japan is one of the world's leading countries in terms of longevity. One village in Japan has had the highest life expectancy for women in Japan for 17 consecutive years. It is Kitanakagusuku Village in Okinawa Prefecture. What is the "Yuimaru" spirit that the villagers cherish? Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii looks into the secret of the village's longevity (Part 2).

Miss contest&#8221; in which women over 80 years old participate&#8230; &#8220;Traveling abroad and playing the guitar&#8221; are surprising hobbies of the elderly in Japan&#8217;s longest-lived village.

 Hideki Asai

 Chisato Sakane, born in Ishikawa Prefecture and raised in Tokyo, graduated from Hitotsubashi University. While studying urban policy as a student, she worked part-time at a snack bar and then took over the business from the previous owner, who was thinking of retiring, and opened "Snack Mizunaka".

From Hitotsubashi University to The Spotlight: The Story Behind A Woman Taking Over A Famous Snack Bar, Unveiling the Deep Reason Behind Her Choice

 The "Kabukicho Tower" in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district was expected to be a crowded and popular tourist attraction when it was first completed. However, the restaurants and eateries inside are now deserted.

From Bustling to Bleak: Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, Once Crowded at Opening, Now in a State of Misery

 The national Kobe University, a "prestigious university in the Kansai region" that has produced iPS cell researcher Shinya Yamanaka and House of Representatives member Sanae Takaichi, has come under criticism. A badminton circle on campus leaked a scandal at a training camp and ......

Arson Verdict in January: Kobe University Rocked by Badminton Club Scandal, Accused of Property Damage and Theft in Chain of Events

 Nakahira Ryo

 Shinji Hasuo

 Sentencing was handed down for Nana Nagano, who was accused of abandoning her daughter, Saki, and punching her in the face, among other charges.

Trials Unveils Heartbreaking Details of 3-Year-Old’s Abusive Death, Shared by Mother Branded a Demon in Court

 On March 12, the Fukuoka High Court ruled in favor of Satoru Nomura and Fumio Tague of Kudo-kai. On the day of the trial, the area around the detention center and the courthouse was under tight police security, as was the case last year. We caught up with the entire event.

Tension Mounts as Appellate Court Rules on Nomura and Tagami of Kudo-kai, Chilling Atmosphere Surrounds Ultra High-Security Convoy

 The popularity of the entrance examinations of various universities was divided again this year, including Nihon University, which lost more than 20,000 applicants due to a series of scandals. In such a situation, there is a mid-tier women's university that increased the number of applicants dramatically by 1.7 times compared to the previous year. What is the surprising name of this women's college and why is it so impressive?

From Scandals to Surges &#8211; The Unlikely Rise of a Mid-tier Women&#8217;s University Amidst Admissions Turmoil

 Shinji Hamasaki

 In early March, in the coldest part of the day, an executive of the Roppongi Yamaguchigumi landed in Roppongi in the morning. He disappeared into a building with other gang members in tow. What was the purpose of this disappearance? ......

Yamaguchi-gumi Senior Visits Roppongi Amid Eastern-Western Faction Divide, Relatives and Allies in Surprise Appearance

 After working as a money writer and financial planner/market analyst for a securities company, he became independent in 1996. 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! Cashless Payments for the Absolute Benefit of Cashless Payments".

 Kenji Matsuoka

 Following the revision of the law in March, major online securities companies have successively raised the limit amount of "credit card savings". However, the point redemption rate differs from one brokerage to another, and the difference is not small. Which online securities company offers the best deal?

NISA Credit Card Accumulation vs. Orkan &#8211; A Comparison of Point Redemption Rates Reveals the Most Cost-Effective Online Securities Firm

 Nonfiction writer. He worked for Sankei Shimbun as a reporter for the National Police Agency, the Metropolitan Police Department, the Kanagawa Prefectural Police Department, the Judicial Press Club, and the National Tax Agency Press Club before going freelance. His recent book is "How We Live: Money, Women, and Quitting Time of the Modern Yakuza" (Kodansha + Alpha Shinsho).

 Masahiro Ojima

 Kyodo News

 The appeal against the acquittal of Kudo-kai President Satoru Nomura, who was sentenced to death, was overturned at the second trial. In the first trial, he said to the presiding judge, "You will regret this for the rest of your life," and it is said that the judiciary may have bowed to the gangsters. ......

Kudokai President Raises Concerns, “Has the Judiciary Succumbed to the Yakuza?”

 A contestant of the martial arts event "Breaking Down" was arrested. She drank alcohol at a girl's bar but vomited. Not only did she overcharge for drinks and dry cleaning, but she also high-kicked the manager. Here is the whole story.

Fighter Accused of Assaulting Manager, Evades Payment for Girls&#8217; Bar

 Dylan Travis/ABACA/Kyodo News Images

 Kei Komuro and his wife Mako have been living in a high-rise apartment in New York since they moved to the United States in November 2021. Since moving out in November 2011, they have not been heard from by the press, and there have been reports of "Mr. and Mrs. Komuro missing"...

Komuro Couple Seeks Ideal New Home After Vacating High-Rise Apartment, Have They Found It?

 Akira Tsuchioka (Nonfiction writer)

 Takero Yui

 The "Oyaku-Mogugugu" phenomenon, a dark behind the overdose epidemic, was selling illegally obtained medicines to more than 900 customers on social networking sites.

 Last year, a dangerous game of combining over-the-counter cough medicine with alcohol to induce intoxication became popular in Tor Yoko. However, even more dangerous is ODing with prescription drugs. A former buyer reveals the backstage of the prescription drug diversion business.

Former Buyer Reveals Heart-Stopping Reality of Prescription Drug Smuggling Business

 On March 20, it was announced that Ippei Mizuhara, an interpreter for Shohei Otani of the Major League Baseball Dodgers, had been fired, even though they were supposed to be "one and the same. However, there are some puzzling aspects behind it. ......

Ippei Mizuhara Retracts Detailed Recollection of Shohei Ohtani Sending Money from Computer

 Born in Taiwan in 1976. Winner of TV Tokyo's "TV Champion" in 2002 and 2007. He loves cooking, sweets, and alcohol, with a focus on fine dining and hotel gourmet cuisine. He writes easy-to-understand articles with his unique perspective on everything from inflammatory incidents to gastronomy and trends, and from the state of food to issues facing restaurants. He is also a judge, lecturer, producer and consultant.

 Dong Long

 Tori Aristocrats Holdings is also preparing to expand its mainstay yakitori restaurant, Tori Aristocrats, into Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the United States. Will Yakitori and Yakitori be accepted overseas?

How Torikizoku&#8217;s Yakitori Revolution is Captivating Global Palates

 Zene Ikemori

 In December 2023, "Transvestite and Girls' Club Jojo," a web application that matches people who love cross-dressing with partners who understand their interests, will be launched. We spoke to a user, a transvestite.

Web Service to Match Transvestite Men with Women Launched Demand for Girlish Men Who Understand Gender Differences is on the Rise

 Kumiko Kato, an automotive journalist, analyzes "the real aim of ITOCHU's support.

 Big Motor will finally start a new organization next month, with a "maximum investment of 20 billion yen" from a consortium of companies led by ITOCHU. In the midst of all this, the reason for ITOCHU's "insistence" on supporting Big Motor to this extent has become apparent.

tochu&#8217;s Massive Investment Spurs New Era for Big Motor with Import Car Giant Yanase in the Spotlight

 Izumi Nakagawa

 The cherry blossom bloom date seems to be getting earlier and earlier every year. This year, according to the Japan Weather Association, Tokyo is expected to bloom on March 21, the second earliest in Japan after Nagoya. The cherry blossom front seems to have shifted. Why is this?

Cherry Blossom Front Halts Moving North, Anomaly in Blooming Period Raises Concerns for 2100

 A number of arrests have been made among the competitors of the one-minute martial arts tournament "Breaking Down. However, this does not mean that they are just quick fighters, but rather that their relationship with their sponsors and "money" is a major factor, according to a person involved.

The Spotlight on Breaking Down Leads to Rampant Greed and SNS Backlash Demands from Sponsors

 Courtesy of Mr. A (other than the video on the sales website)

 In no time at all, the locks are opened and the engine is started Experts teach defensive techniques

 Thieves are targeting luxury cars in residential neighborhoods! The "latest devices" can open locks and start engines in the blink of an eye. The entire crime, caught on the victim's security camera, is shown. An investigator explains and an expert teaches defense techniques.

5,000+ Luxury Vehicles Stolen Annually in Gang&#8217;s High-Tech Raids Targeting Residential Areas

 Born in Tokyo in 2000. After attending an integrated school in Tokyo from elementary school to high school, he went on to Keio University, where he has been living in Kabukicho since he was 15 years old. At university, he studied sociology of the downtown area. His new book, "Host! Tachinbo! To Yoko! Overdose na Hito-tachi" (Kodansha) is now on sale.

 Chihuahua Sasaki

 Riri, a "girl with a big heart," was indicted for tax evasion of about 40 million yen over a two-year period. The "tax evasion" issue often attracts attention when incidents occur in Kabukicho, but what is the "tax evasion situation" of people in the mizu-shobai industry, and how does it work?

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Why are the “standing girls” in Okubo Park getting so aggressive?

Market value of over 20 million yen! Behind the “miraculous discovery” of the stolen Skyline, witnesses were outraged by “police negligence”.

I wanted him to see more of the disaster-stricken areas.” Prime Minister Kishida’s second visit to the disaster-stricken areas was still too hasty…lamented the victims.

Miss contest” in which women over 80 years old participate… “Traveling abroad and playing the guitar” are surprising hobbies of the elderly in Japan’s longest-lived village.

From Hitotsubashi University to The Spotlight: The Story Behind A Woman Taking Over A Famous Snack Bar, Unveiling the Deep Reason Behind Her Choice

From Bustling to Bleak: Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, Once Crowded at Opening, Now in a State of Misery

Arson Verdict in January: Kobe University Rocked by Badminton Club Scandal, Accused of Property Damage and Theft in Chain of Events

Trials Unveils Heartbreaking Details of 3-Year-Old’s Abusive Death, Shared by Mother Branded a Demon in Court

Tension Mounts as Appellate Court Rules on Nomura and Tagami of Kudo-kai, Chilling Atmosphere Surrounds Ultra High-Security Convoy

From Scandals to Surges – The Unlikely Rise of a Mid-tier Women’s University Amidst Admissions Turmoil

Yamaguchi-gumi Senior Visits Roppongi Amid Eastern-Western Faction Divide, Relatives and Allies in Surprise Appearance

NISA Credit Card Accumulation vs. Orkan – A Comparison of Point Redemption Rates Reveals the Most Cost-Effective Online Securities Firm

Kudokai President Raises Concerns, “Has the Judiciary Succumbed to the Yakuza?”

Fighter Accused of Assaulting Manager, Evades Payment for Girls’ Bar

Komuro Couple Seeks Ideal New Home After Vacating High-Rise Apartment, Have They Found It?

Former Buyer Reveals Heart-Stopping Reality of Prescription Drug Smuggling Business

Ippei Mizuhara Retracts Detailed Recollection of Shohei Ohtani Sending Money from Computer

How Torikizoku’s Yakitori Revolution is Captivating Global Palates

Web Service to Match Transvestite Men with Women Launched Demand for Girlish Men Who Understand Gender Differences is on the Rise

tochu’s Massive Investment Spurs New Era for Big Motor with Import Car Giant Yanase in the Spotlight

Cherry Blossom Front Halts Moving North, Anomaly in Blooming Period Raises Concerns for 2100

The Spotlight on Breaking Down Leads to Rampant Greed and SNS Backlash Demands from Sponsors

5,000+ Luxury Vehicles Stolen Annually in Gang’s High-Tech Raids Targeting Residential Areas

Unveiling Kabukicho’s Tax Evasion Network, From Receipt Trading to Cash Transactions, Every Possible Method Exploited