 The defendant, who appeared in court with blonde hair, false eyelashes, long pink nails, and pinwheels, exploited the victim for 300,000 yen by saying, "I want to be tested for STDs and have sexual intercourse with you. The whole story of the organized crime was told.

Blonde Woman Extorts 300,000 Yen in Fake STD Test Scam Linked to Crime Group

 Sayuri Saito

 Rusutsu Resort in Hokkaido was voted the best ski resort in Japan in the "World Ski Awards 2024. A one-day pass for unlimited lift rides here costs 14,500 yen. This is more expensive than a one-day passport at a Disney resort.

Hokkaido Ski Resort Raises One-Day Lift Ticket to 14,500 Yen Surpassing Disney Resort

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 Governor Motohiko Saito of Hyogo Prefecture resigned over allegations of power harassment and decided to run for re-election. However, Governor Saito and the PR company representative were criminally charged by the Kobe District Public Prosecutors Office and the Hyogo Prefectural Police. In the midst of all this, Shinji Ishimaru, who is moving to form a new party, has been affected. ......

Shinji Ishimaru&#8217;s New Party Launches Amid Concerns Over Seed Planting and Stealthy SNS Tactics

 Masayoshi Katayama

 The "2024 International Aerospace Exhibition" showcased cutting-edge drones. The most interesting exhibits were unmanned weapons that have been deployed on the Ukrainian front, including a drone that uses AI to devise its own flight routes and a 150 km/h self-destruct mechanism (......). The following is a report on its amazing performance.

Self-Thinking Military Drones: 150 km/h Kamikaze Capabilities

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 APA, which is on a path of super-expansion, Toyoko INN, which is going back to its roots, Lutoyoin, the king of roadside hotels, Dormy Inn, which is winning in service, Super Hotel, which is health-conscious, and others

 Business hotels" have long been a popular choice for business travelers. Now that inbound demand has surged after the COVID-19 crisis, the industry is once again undergoing a period of change not seen since the bursting of the bubble economy. Here we introduce the latest developments in the business hotel industry and the art of budget accommodation.

New Strategy for 10,000 Yen Stays: Business Hotels&#8217; Latest Trends &#038; Tips

 Shinji Hasuo

 The fire at the home of Kuniko Inoguchi, a member of the Diet, shocked the public with shocking images. On December 1, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department announced that Inoguchi's husband Takashi (80 years old), a professor emeritus at the University of Tokyo, and her eldest daughter (33 years old) were among the dead. ......

Kuniko Inoguchi&#8217;s Fire Scene Shadow Image Made Unavailable After Family Complaints

 Hiroki Tomomatsu (Nonfiction writer)

 A craft beer made by female university students was born, which is quite unusual. Sugiyama Jogakuen University in Aichi Prefecture has created its own original craft beer. What is this fruity beer created under the slogan of "making beer that women want to drink"?

Craft Beer by Female Students from Sugiyama Jogakuen University, Nagoya

 Asami In (nonfiction writer)

 Why I am Hugged by Someone Other Than My Husband" by Yuichiro Tamaki and Sarina Suzuki

 Yuichiro Tamaki and Sarina Suzuki...... no matter how risky it may seem, reports of celebrity infidelity never cease. We interviewed some of the "shitawives" who are into adultery to find out what they really think about it. ......

Why a Wife Seeks More Than Romance in Married Circles

 A 27-year-old man was arrested for sexually assaulting a woman in her 20s. He pretended to help a woman who had fallen down while intoxicated, brought her to a park, and committed the crime. This is the whole story of the disgusting crime by a man who roamed around the area on a bicycle.

27-Year-Old Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Drunk Woman After Pretending to Help

 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;

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

 Matsuo/Afro Sports

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

 Takeshi Kinugawa

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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;.

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 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?

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Microplastics Discovered in Air at Mount Fuji Summit

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 Kyodo News

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 Keiko Tsuji

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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, ......

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 Hiroto Kato, Takeo Yuzuku

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Blonde Woman Extorts 300,000 Yen in Fake STD Test Scam Linked to Crime Group

Hokkaido Ski Resort Raises One-Day Lift Ticket to 14,500 Yen Surpassing Disney Resort

Shinji Ishimaru’s New Party Launches Amid Concerns Over Seed Planting and Stealthy SNS Tactics

Self-Thinking Military Drones: 150 km/h Kamikaze Capabilities

New Strategy for 10,000 Yen Stays: Business Hotels’ Latest Trends & Tips

Kuniko Inoguchi’s Fire Scene Shadow Image Made Unavailable After Family Complaints

Craft Beer by Female Students from Sugiyama Jogakuen University, Nagoya

Why a Wife Seeks More Than Romance in Married Circles

27-Year-Old Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Drunk Woman After Pretending to Help

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