 Toshihiro Yamada

 AP/Afro Jiji Press (Mr. Lichtman)

 Professor Lichtman, a quantitative historian at American University, has assured us that the "Nostradamus of the Presidential Election" has been right on the money nine times in a row!

 The U.S. presidential election, which will greatly influence the course of world affairs, is less than two months away. The election is taking an unprecedented turn, but there is only one person who declares that he can "clearly see" the outcome of the election. The "Nostradamus of the Presidential Election"...

Lichtman Predicts Name of the &#8220;47th President of the United States&#8221; After Nine Successful Elections

 Takeshi Kinugawa (Takaichi), Afro (Noda)

 The LDP presidential election will be held on September 27. The new representative of the DPJ, Yoshihiko Noda, has already been chosen, and the "decisive mood" is already growing toward the dissolution of the House of Representatives and a general election, which is said to be held before the end of the year. ......

Facing Sanae Takaichi&#8217;s Potential Rise to Prime Minister and Government Shift

 Kyodo News Agency

 A bomb attack using pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon. Although Israel is believed to have led the attack, there have been previous bombings of communication devices in Lebanon that have been made into movies. We will look back on them and predict the future of the war.

Two Years of Planning Behind the Pager Bomb Allegations and Israeli Involvement, Echoing Past Film Precedents

 Shinji Hasuo

 A gang member assaulted a male customer in a restaurant by punching and kicking him. They also dragged him out of the restaurant and hit him on the head with a glass bottle. The photographer of this magazine photographed the suspect immediately after his arrest. We look back on the incident with a horrifying photo of the suspect, who has tattoos on both arms.

Disturbing Photo Emerges Following Arrest of Gang Members in Assault on Young Man

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (Entertainment Journalist)

 Recently, an iconic image of a popular female TV announcer was sold on a major Internet auction site. What is the response of her TV station to this? And what does her lawyer have to say about it? ......

AI Gone Wrong? Fake Lingerie Images of Popular Announcer Sold in Online Auctions

 Shikama Aki

 In January 2012, JAL's mileage "training" program was effectively terminated. As a result, ANA, which continues the rule, has become more popular, and award tickets have become difficult to book.

JAL Rule Changes Lead to Increased Difficulty in Securing Reward Flight Tickets

 Kyodo News (1st photo) Afro (2nd photo)

 Allegations have surfaced that a faculty member who held an administrative position at Biwako Seikei University of Sport Science and Technology (Shiga Prefecture) has been harassing students. Our investigations into the matter revealed some startling facts.

Questions Arise Over Leadership at Biwako Seikei Sports University Amid Power Harassment Claims

 A gang leader was seriously injured after being slashed repeatedly with a sword. The suspect is an affiliated gang leader. The motive is unknown, but it is believed that he tried to kill him. He has "no comment" on the investigation. The photographer of this magazine took this "awesome" photo of the sent-off.

Gang Leader Attacked with Sword by Organization Member in Shocking Photo Submitted for Prosecution

 Chon-no-Ma" bars are disappearing all over Japan, as exemplified by Kannami Shinchi in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, where all the bars suddenly closed in 2009. However, there are some stores that have survived, according to "underground explorer" Pinappo Urach.

Underground Explorer Reveals Secrets of Alcohol-Free Izakaya Sales

 A CPA man living in a townhouse was stabbed to death. The woman who was in a relationship was arrested. They argued and he stabbed her in the neck with a pair of scissors. The woman stated that she was still in love with him. This is a shocking photo taken just after his arrest.

25-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Stabbing Boyfriend Expresses Unchanged Feelings

 Taguchi, a former member and keyboardist of the rock band C-C-B, was indicted for violating the Methamphetamine Control Law for using and possessing methamphetamine in his home.

Former C-C-B defendant Tomoharu Taguchi is facing the &#8220;weight of guilt&#8221; and the &#8220;road to recovery&#8221; after being arrested for the third time for methamphetamine again.

 Takero Yui

 In mid-September, Inagawa-kai Chairman Kazuya Uchibori appeared in Yokohama at twilight. What was the purpose of their appearance in a residential area amidst the vigilance of more than 20 investigators? ......

Chairman Kazuya Uchibori personally attended the meeting&#8230; Special circumstances: &#8220;more than a dozen executives of the Inagawa-kai&#8221; appeared in Yokohama, where more than 20 investigators were on high alert.

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 Taro Aso is in a fierce "kingmaker competition" with Suga Yoshihide. Aso, who would drop out of the power race if it comes to a "runoff" with Koizumi Shinjiro and Ishiba Shigeru, whom Kan is pushing for, has now seen a "ray of light"... ...

Taro Aso, on the precipice of the &#8220;kingmaker&#8217;s race,&#8221; has finally made his move&#8230;under the radar: &#8220;Put it in Sanae Takaichi&#8217;s hands!

 Katsuhiko Nakamura

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. September 2004 marked four years since the evacuation of Miyakejima due to the volcanic eruption. Before the evacuation was lifted the following year, the magazine's cameras captured images of the island.

Playback &#8217;04] &#8220;The Changed Land&#8221; Awaiting the Miyakejima Islanders after the Lifting of the Evacuation of the Entire Island after Four Years

 Takero Shintai, Hikaru Ogawa

 In mid-September, the head of the Yamaguchi Gumi VI, Shinobu Tsukasa, appeared in Yokohama City at twilight. What was the purpose of his visit to Tokyo, which was accompanied by other members including Seiji Takayama, a young leader of the Yamaguchigumi? The following is a detailed report on the tense scene of the visit.

Leader of the Tsukasa Shinobu Clan Leads Crew in Surprise Visit to Kanto Amid Tense Situation

 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 takes a close look at the looming social and incident! Shocking Reportage

 Children's motor skills are dramatically declining. They cannot jump, skip, or even sit in gymnastics. Some adults view outside play as "noise damage. Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii's horrifying report [Part 2].

Report on the Dangers of Park Play and Noise Nuisance from Koinobori Affecting Children&#8217;s Physical Development

 Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii takes a close look at society and events! Impact Report

 Children's motor skills are dramatically declining. They cannot jump, skip, or even sit in gymnastics. To see, there is also the situation of adults who consider outside play as "noise damage. Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii's horrifying report [Part 1].

Children&#8217;s Physical Abilities Decline Dramatically as Fracture Rates Double and &#8216;Radio Calisthenics&#8217; is Banned

 Nonfiction author Kota Ishii takes a close look at the society and incidents that are looming! Shocking Reportage

 Children's motor skills are dramatically declining. They cannot jump, skip, or even sit in PE. To see, there is also the situation of adults who consider outside play as "noise damage. Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii's horrifying report [Part 2].

Serious Decline in Children&#8217;s Physical Ability as Parents Prevent Toddlers from Crawling

 The brothers were arrested for using their own common-law wives to bait a woman and extort "alimony" from her. The brothers were not satisfied with just baiting the wives, but they also committed fraud with a car salesman they knew and defrauded him out of more than 10 million dollars.

Blackmailing Brothers Extorted 37 Million Yen by Secretly Filming Common-Law Wife

 Shinsuke Sakai

 At the end of June, Yutapon, a high school student youtuber and adventurer, sued a sender for slander on social networking services. However, the sender sued was a completely different person. Yutapon's lawsuit was eventually dropped. ......

High School YouTuber Yutabon Withdraws Defamation Lawsuit Over Mistaken Identity

 The behavior of "Toyoko Kids" is becoming more and more dangerous. How do they earn money when they are underage and runaway from home? This reporter went to interview them to find out.

Using PayPay and SNS to Fund Alcohol and Tobacco Shocking Trends among Tōyoko Kids

 Diceke Takahashi

 Ayumi Kagami

 JTB Timetable" will celebrate its 100th anniversary in March 2013. It has been a long time since the Internet became the mainstream way to check train schedules, but there are still many users of paper timetables. What is the appeal and role of paper timetables?

JTB Timetable Marks 100th Anniversary Next Year with 60,000 Copies Still in Circulation

 In the race between Shinjiro Koizumi and Shigeru Ishiba, Sanae Takaichi is said to have the best chance of making it to the final round of voting. However, she has been facing intense "negative campaigning" from the other camps. ......

Takaichi Faces Backlash from Supporters Over Negative Campaigns Amid Party Concerns About Election Viability

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 A 23-year-old office worker was arrested for taking voyeuristic photos of a woman's skirt at a commercial establishment in Shizuoka Prefecture and sharing them on a social networking service. The police investigation revealed the suspect's unusual obsession with voyeurism.

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Lichtman Predicts Name of the “47th President of the United States” After Nine Successful Elections

Facing Sanae Takaichi’s Potential Rise to Prime Minister and Government Shift

Two Years of Planning Behind the Pager Bomb Allegations and Israeli Involvement, Echoing Past Film Precedents

Disturbing Photo Emerges Following Arrest of Gang Members in Assault on Young Man

AI Gone Wrong? Fake Lingerie Images of Popular Announcer Sold in Online Auctions

JAL Rule Changes Lead to Increased Difficulty in Securing Reward Flight Tickets

Questions Arise Over Leadership at Biwako Seikei Sports University Amid Power Harassment Claims

Gang Leader Attacked with Sword by Organization Member in Shocking Photo Submitted for Prosecution

Underground Explorer Reveals Secrets of Alcohol-Free Izakaya Sales

25-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Stabbing Boyfriend Expresses Unchanged Feelings

Former C-C-B defendant Tomoharu Taguchi is facing the “weight of guilt” and the “road to recovery” after being arrested for the third time for methamphetamine again.

Chairman Kazuya Uchibori personally attended the meeting… Special circumstances: “more than a dozen executives of the Inagawa-kai” appeared in Yokohama, where more than 20 investigators were on high alert.

Taro Aso, on the precipice of the “kingmaker’s race,” has finally made his move…under the radar: “Put it in Sanae Takaichi’s hands!

Playback ’04] “The Changed Land” Awaiting the Miyakejima Islanders after the Lifting of the Evacuation of the Entire Island after Four Years

Leader of the Tsukasa Shinobu Clan Leads Crew in Surprise Visit to Kanto Amid Tense Situation

Report on the Dangers of Park Play and Noise Nuisance from Koinobori Affecting Children’s Physical Development

Children’s Physical Abilities Decline Dramatically as Fracture Rates Double and ‘Radio Calisthenics’ is Banned

Serious Decline in Children’s Physical Ability as Parents Prevent Toddlers from Crawling

Blackmailing Brothers Extorted 37 Million Yen by Secretly Filming Common-Law Wife

High School YouTuber Yutabon Withdraws Defamation Lawsuit Over Mistaken Identity

Using PayPay and SNS to Fund Alcohol and Tobacco Shocking Trends among Tōyoko Kids

JTB Timetable Marks 100th Anniversary Next Year with 60,000 Copies Still in Circulation

Takaichi Faces Backlash from Supporters Over Negative Campaigns Amid Party Concerns About Election Viability

23-Year-Old Suspect Claiming to be Secret Filming Master Shakes from Excessive Filming with Abnormal Methods