 Ryoji Takahama

 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

 Shinji Hasuo

 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.

Man Arrested for Allegedly Harassing High School Girls on Morning Train

 The first trial was held for the alleged murder of his wife by a researcher at the pharmaceutical company Daiichi Sankyo. The two men were elites who had completed graduate school at a national university. What was the reason for the deterioration of the couple's relationship to the extent that they told the police they were "separated at home"?

Former Pharmaceutical Employee Arrested for Wife&#8217;s Methanol Poisoning

 Trouble between a father and son who tried to cheat the insurance company out of their money.

 There was a very stupid fraud case in South Korea. A family claimed that their son became totally paralyzed after an operation and demanded a diagnostician from the hospital. They tried to cheat the insurance company out of about 163 million yen. However, the son is in good health itself. ...... The following is the shocking conclusion of the case.

Korean Scam Family Claims 163 Million Yen from Insurance Company Despite Alleged Paralysis

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Ichiro Takatsuka (1st photo) Afro (2nd and 4th photos) Kyodo News (3rd photo) Takeshi Kinugawa (5th photo)

 Shokichi Ishikawa (pseudonym) was a former driver for the Cabinet Office. He revealed the behind-the-scenes stories of famous cabinet ministers, including former Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, whom he saw during his time as a driver.

Shinjiro Koizumi Throws Fastball in Cabinet Office Basement as Former Chauffeur Reveals Hidden Faces of Famous Ministers

 Afro

 Following the two articles published on August 29, Ishikawa reveals what he saw and heard inside the Prime Minister's Office about how secret government expenses are used.

Reality of Grabbing Money Revealed with Cash Stuffed as Farewell Gifts and Unclear Uses of Government Confidential Funds

 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 society and events! Shocking Reportage

 The love lives of young people have changed drastically since before. Dating and relationships are now online. This is to avoid the cost and hassle of dating. On the other hand, they are also having relationships on the same day they meet in person. Kota Ishii's "Education Reportage of Fear" (Part 1).

Online Dating Gains Popularity Among High School Students to Avoid Complications

 The love life of young people has changed drastically since before. Encounters and relationships are online. This is to avoid the cost and hassle of dating. On the other hand, they are also having relationships on the same day they meet in person. Kota Ishii's "Education Reportage of Fear" (Part 2).

Exploring High School Relationships and the Meaning Behind Sofure and Birifure

 The men's esthetic salons have been exposed for "illegal services" one after another. On the other hand, there are men's esthetic salons that legally provide sex services, and the industry is in a state of confusion. What is the "real men's esthetic salon"?

Sexual services are commonplace.&#8221; Illegal services, sex esthetic salons&#8230; &#8220;Behind the Scenes&#8221; of the Confused Men&#8217;s Esthetic Industry

 Kyodo News

 A head-on collision occurred between a mini passenger car and a bus on a national highway in Sagara-ku, Fukuoka City. The two sisters, ages 7 and 5, were wearing seat belts in the back seat of the minicar, but they died. There was an inexplicable "double standard" at work.

7- and 5-Year-Old Sisters in Back Seat Killed in Accident How a Seat Belt Was a &#8220;Deadly Weapon&#8221; That Took Their Lives

 The "Seishun 18 Ticket," which allows unlimited travel on all conventional JR lines in Japan for only 12,000 yen for five days, has gained wide popularity among young people and seniors alike. Recently, an increasing number of people are using the ticket for "sex tours"...

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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