 Motoko Abekawa is a freelance writer, mainly working on the Web. She is also involved in the production of books and corporate PR magazines. She does not specialize in any particular field, but covers a wide range of topics that intrigue her, including history, comedy, health, beauty, travel, gourmet food, and nursing care.

 Motoko Abekawa

 Kenji Kawato

 Crowdfunding has become a common way to raise support and funds. While some projects have achieved more than 100% of their goals and have raised tens of millions of yen, others have had disappointing results. What is the difference?

The front line of CRAFAN] Some projects have achieved over 100 million yen!　Secrets to Success, Reasons for Disappointing Results

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 The Kishida administration of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which is struggling with a declining approval rating, has announced another policy that is likely to "strike a nerve" in the public. Now, men and women, young and old, will be required to have a my number card in order to purchase a cell phone, an essential part of life. ......

Behind the &#8220;My Number&#8221; Obligation for Mobile Phone Contracts: &#8220;Public and Private Sectors&#8221; Behind the &#8220;Huge Donations and Downgrades

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 50 meters above the ground! In an airplane! On a cliff! In an underground air-raid shelter!

 A number of outlandish and eye-catching restaurants have become the talk of the town in China. Aerial restaurants and restaurants built on the edge of a cliff! We take a look at some of the out-of-the-box Chinese eateries that are captivating even the most discerning of tourists!

Is this &#8220;Gachi-China&#8221; too? A large collection of &#8220;outlandish restaurants&#8221; very popular in China!

 Shimei Kurita (nonfiction writer)

 A Lexus SUV was dispatched among a fleet of luxury cars including BMWs and Porsches.

 The "Japanese-style ridesharing" service has been lifted in some areas, including Tokyo, in an effort to alleviate the cab shortage. Two months after the service was launched, we interviewed a driver who used the app and tried it out...and showed up at the dispatch location in a Lexus.

Two Months After the Start of the Japanese Ride-Sharing Service: The Good and the Bad

 Shimei Kurita

 An amateur couple built addition after addition to the "Japanese Kowloon Castle," which has now become a tourist attraction that attracts a flood of visitors.

 More than half a century has passed since construction began, but the Sawada Mansion, known as "Japan's Kowloon Castle," is still far from complete. The "Sagrada Familia of Japan" has become a tourist attraction that attracts a flood of visitors. We interviewed the current owner.

Sawada Mansion in Kochi City Remains to be Completed  Even After  More than Half a Century

 A record number of 56 candidates ran for the Tokyo gubernatorial election. The race is a "one-on-one" battle between Governor Yuriko Koike and former House of Councilors member Renho, but there have been other controversies besides the election results, such as Hezumaryu's last-minute withdrawal and "obscene" campaign posters.... ...

Tokyo Governor Election Tainted by Resignation Scandal and NHK Party&#8217;s Message Board Hijack

 Takeshi Kinugawa (4th photo) Asahi Shimbun, Kyodo News

 You can benefit if you know what you are doing! Rakuten" is the leader, "V" has merged with T Point, and "d" is strong in carrier payments, followed by "Ponta" and "PayPay".

 The amount of points issued in Japan this fiscal year is expected to exceed 2 trillion yen! The "point market" is booming. Is it Standard to Have Two Points? A professional shows you the "best way" to accumulate points!

Experts Teach the Best Way to Accumulate Points with Having Two Jobs

 His pen name is Master Ikoma. He is the former editor-in-chief of the sex industry magazine "Ore no Tabi" series. With a motto of thorough on-the-spot reporting, he has completely explored all the entertainment districts in Japan. As a freelance editorial reporter, he continues "Ore no Tabi" through articles in magazines and websites and his own SNS. He is the co-author of "A Modern History of Fuzoku" and "Reporto Nihon no Iikai Chizu" (co-author).

 Akira Ikoma

 Why is Nagoya Health called the representative of Nagoya's sex industry? Akira Ikoma, former editor-in-chief of the sex industry magazine "Ore no Tabi", looks into its history. There he finds the "Galapagos of the sex industry," which has evolved in its own unique way.

Exploring Why Owari Nagoya Leads the Nation in Health Clubs and Its Status as a Fuzoku Cultural Heritage

 Ogawa Hikaru

 A key figure in the world of chivalry, who "will soon mark the 10th year of the split war," went to the entertainment district in broad daylight with his gang members in tow...

 Roppongi, Tokyo, is a place where businessmen come and go. While a large number of investigators were keeping a watchful eye on the Inagawa-kai headquarters, an assistant to the young leader of the Yamaguchigumi VI, Mr. Takeuchi, was seen. What was the reason for these two key figures in the world of chivalry, East and West, to gather in the entertainment district in broad daylight?

Roppongi Chaos, Yamaguchi-gumi&#8217;s Sudden Visit to Inagawa-kai HQ

 Shimei Kurita, nonfiction writer

 The ban on ridesharing during the Osaka Expo is being considered. However, the response from Osaka's transportation companies has not been positive.

Controversy Surrounds Consideration of Ride-Sharing Approval During Osaka Expo Amid Concerns Over Monopoly and Transportation Network Security

 An unusual situation has arisen in which a condominium owned by Sekisui House has been decided to be demolished just before the handover. The decision is said to have been made in response to the voices of nearby residents who said that they would not be able to see Mt.

Sekisui House&#8217;s Last-Minute Demolition Decision Due to the Unavoidable Voice of Residents

 Hideki Asai

 Tap water has long been said to have an "unappetizing taste," but it is not widely known to the public that the taste and odor of tap water have been improving as a result of various efforts by local waterworks bureaus. With prices continuing to rise, we would like to take a fresh look at tap water.

Tap Water Providing 1,000 Bottles of 500ml for Just 100 Yen with Dramatically Improved Taste

 Born in 1983 and currently resides in Fukuoka Prefecture. Since 2007, he has been working as a freelance writer specializing in examining inflammatory incidents and false rumors mainly on the Internet.

 Shuji Shinohara

 The Japanese government has asked LINE Yahoo to review its capital alliance with the Korean company NAVER, and South Koreans are furiously protesting, saying, "Japan is trying to steal from Korea again! The Japanese government has asked LINE Yahoo to review its capital tie-up with the South Korean company NAVER.

Japanese Administrative Guidance on LINE Yahoo Sparks Strong Opposition in South Korea

 Freelance writer. He is active in reporting and writing articles for magazines, the Internet, and other media, focusing on business, humanities, and other fields. He is the author of numerous books.

 Yutaka Sano

 Japan Digital End-of-Life Association

 Digital devices such as smartphones and PCs have become "harmful" because they are closely connected to our lives and businesses. They have become a barrier to postmortem procedures such as legacies, posthumous photos, and communication. Digital life after death is an issue that cannot be avoided.

Expert Insights into Digital End-of-Life Planning

 Residents in the vicinity of Yokota Air Base continue to be plagued by noise. The Osprey has not flown since the end of last year, but the noise shows no sign of abating.

The Noise Issue Continues to Trouble Residents Around Yokota US Base Even After Ospreys Depart

 Shinji Hasuo

 A Chinese graduate student was arrested for stabbing a male acquaintance in the bus. They were arguing with each other just before getting on the bus. We report on the whole incident and the perpetrator's horrifying motive for the crime.

37-Year-Old Chinese Student Stabs Man in His Twenties Multiple Times on a Bus

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 What was the reason why he decided to run for the Tokyo gubernatorial election between Yuriko Koike and Renho Renho?　A big manga fan, his favorite book is "Souten Kouroku.

 The Tokyo gubernatorial election, to be held on July 7, is generating an unusual amount of excitement. We interviewed candidate Shinji Ishimaru, who is seen as a third force behind Governor Koike and Renho.

Former Mayor Shinji Ishimaru Urges &#8216;Cao Cao-Type&#8217; Leadership in Turbulent Times

 Daisuke Iwasaki (2nd, 3rd, and 4th pictures)

 The Tokyo gubernatorial election has become a hot topic since Renho and Ishimaru announced their candidacy. In the midst of all this, the man who stormed out during Renho's speech on the street says he is running for the office. What is he thinking?

Tokyo Governor Candidate Storms Renho Murata&#8217;s Speech, Intimidates Attendees

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Takeshi Kinugawa (2nd photo)

 Renho and Governor Koike have announced their candidacy for the Tokyo gubernatorial election. It is believed to be a one-on-one race between the two, but it is rumored that Renho has a powerful insurance policy in case she loses the election. Our reporter will explain about this insurance policy.

Prepared Insurance for Renho Who Declared Candidacy for Tokyo Governor Election Despite Potential Defeat by Governor Koike

 The first trial was held in the case of a 38-year-old single mother who was stabbed to death by her ex-boyfriend on a street in front of Hakata Station. He had been obsessively stalking the victim. We would like to recount the details of the horrifying stalker murder case and give a summary again.

The Chilling Obsession of the Fukuoka Stalker Murder Case

 Excerpts from "A Guide to Initial Response to Child Abuse for Multidisciplinary Professionals Involved with Children" (Japan Children's Health Association) (3rd and 4th pages)

 A "celebrity nursery school" in Minato Ward, where the children of celebrities attend and where allegations of a cover-up of abuse have come to light, has been notified by Minato Ward that the management of the nursery school has been revoked. The corporation that was entrusted by Minato Ward with the management of this nursery school will have its designated manager revoked in March of next year. The head of the corporation was connected to Prime Minister Kishida. ......

Minato Ward Issues Unusual Notice of Designated Management Cancellation to Former Motoazabu Celebrity Nursery Amidst Abuse Cover-Up Suspicions

 Concept cafes are mushrooming in Tokyo's downtown areas. The increase in the number of concept cafes has led to a competition among cafes for customers, and now extreme services are rampant. We went to the scene to find out what is really going on.

The Fierce Competition of Concept Cafés With Inserting Tips!

 After working as a money writer and financial planner/market analyst for a securities company, he became independent in 1996. He 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! A book that will definitely benefit you with cashless payment".

 Kenji Matsuoka

 JAL, Yamada Denki, Nippon-Ham Fighters... What kind of "banking service" does a company like "JRE BANK," which is being created one after another, offer? Are there any advantages?

Application Rush Leads to Restrictions with JR East&#8217;s Bank Handling Salary Deposits and Home Loans as a Main Bank

 Columnist, novelist, and writer. Born in Akita Prefecture. She has interviewed more than 20,000 working women about their work, love, marital activities, and marriages. She also writes a column from a woman's point of view, "'Expiration Date' Makes Women Moody" (Gendai Business) and a movie column. Her reports include "Alumni Love" (Fujin Koron) and "The Poverty of Highly Educated Women" (Sunday Mainichi). She has also written about marital problems in such articles as "Women Who Don't Divorce Strategically" (Shukan Asahi). In April 2020, her article in Nikkan SPA ranked No. 1 overall in Yahoo! In 2007, she was cured of Guillain-Barré syndrome, an intractable disease that affects 1 in 100,000 people, without any aftereffects.

 Kaoru Natsume

 Stock prices hit an all-time high. The new NISA is also attracting attention. This is the spectacular confession of a man who lost 17 million yen and even put his mother's nursing care fund into the stock market!

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The front line of CRAFAN] Some projects have achieved over 100 million yen!　Secrets to Success, Reasons for Disappointing Results

Behind the “My Number” Obligation for Mobile Phone Contracts: “Public and Private Sectors” Behind the “Huge Donations and Downgrades

Is this “Gachi-China” too? A large collection of “outlandish restaurants” very popular in China!

Two Months After the Start of the Japanese Ride-Sharing Service: The Good and the Bad

Sawada Mansion in Kochi City Remains to be Completed Even After More than Half a Century

Tokyo Governor Election Tainted by Resignation Scandal and NHK Party’s Message Board Hijack

Experts Teach the Best Way to Accumulate Points with Having Two Jobs

Exploring Why Owari Nagoya Leads the Nation in Health Clubs and Its Status as a Fuzoku Cultural Heritage

Roppongi Chaos, Yamaguchi-gumi’s Sudden Visit to Inagawa-kai HQ

Controversy Surrounds Consideration of Ride-Sharing Approval During Osaka Expo Amid Concerns Over Monopoly and Transportation Network Security

Sekisui House’s Last-Minute Demolition Decision Due to the Unavoidable Voice of Residents

Tap Water Providing 1,000 Bottles of 500ml for Just 100 Yen with Dramatically Improved Taste

Japanese Administrative Guidance on LINE Yahoo Sparks Strong Opposition in South Korea

Expert Insights into Digital End-of-Life Planning

The Noise Issue Continues to Trouble Residents Around Yokota US Base Even After Ospreys Depart

37-Year-Old Chinese Student Stabs Man in His Twenties Multiple Times on a Bus

Former Mayor Shinji Ishimaru Urges ‘Cao Cao-Type’ Leadership in Turbulent Times

Tokyo Governor Candidate Storms Renho Murata’s Speech, Intimidates Attendees

Prepared Insurance for Renho Who Declared Candidacy for Tokyo Governor Election Despite Potential Defeat by Governor Koike

The Chilling Obsession of the Fukuoka Stalker Murder Case

Minato Ward Issues Unusual Notice of Designated Management Cancellation to Former Motoazabu Celebrity Nursery Amidst Abuse Cover-Up Suspicions

The Fierce Competition of Concept Cafés With Inserting Tips!

Application Rush Leads to Restrictions with JR East’s Bank Handling Salary Deposits and Home Loans as a Main Bank

Investing in Mother’s Care Leads to 17 Million Yen Loss in Stocks Reveals Unexpected Background

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The front line of CRAFAN] Some projects have achieved over 100 million yen! Secrets to Success, Reasons for Disappointing Results

Behind the “My Number” Obligation for Mobile Phone Contracts: “Public and Private Sectors” Behind the “Huge Donations and Downgrades

Is this “Gachi-China” too? A large collection of “outlandish restaurants” very popular in China!

Two Months After the Start of the Japanese Ride-Sharing Service: The Good and the Bad

Sawada Mansion in Kochi City Remains to be Completed Even After More than Half a Century

Tokyo Governor Election Tainted by Resignation Scandal and NHK Party’s Message Board Hijack

Experts Teach the Best Way to Accumulate Points with Having Two Jobs

Exploring Why Owari Nagoya Leads the Nation in Health Clubs and Its Status as a Fuzoku Cultural Heritage

Roppongi Chaos, Yamaguchi-gumi’s Sudden Visit to Inagawa-kai HQ

Controversy Surrounds Consideration of Ride-Sharing Approval During Osaka Expo Amid Concerns Over Monopoly and Transportation Network Security

Sekisui House’s Last-Minute Demolition Decision Due to the Unavoidable Voice of Residents

Tap Water Providing 1,000 Bottles of 500ml for Just 100 Yen with Dramatically Improved Taste

Japanese Administrative Guidance on LINE Yahoo Sparks Strong Opposition in South Korea

Expert Insights into Digital End-of-Life Planning

The Noise Issue Continues to Trouble Residents Around Yokota US Base Even After Ospreys Depart

37-Year-Old Chinese Student Stabs Man in His Twenties Multiple Times on a Bus

Former Mayor Shinji Ishimaru Urges ‘Cao Cao-Type’ Leadership in Turbulent Times

Tokyo Governor Candidate Storms Renho Murata’s Speech, Intimidates Attendees

Prepared Insurance for Renho Who Declared Candidacy for Tokyo Governor Election Despite Potential Defeat by Governor Koike

The Chilling Obsession of the Fukuoka Stalker Murder Case

Minato Ward Issues Unusual Notice of Designated Management Cancellation to Former Motoazabu Celebrity Nursery Amidst Abuse Cover-Up Suspicions

The Fierce Competition of Concept Cafés With Inserting Tips!

Application Rush Leads to Restrictions with JR East’s Bank Handling Salary Deposits and Home Loans as a Main Bank

Investing in Mother’s Care Leads to 17 Million Yen Loss in Stocks Reveals Unexpected Background

The front line of CRAFAN] Some projects have achieved over 100 million yen!　Secrets to Success, Reasons for Disappointing Results