 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

 Shinji Hasuo

 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"...

Why the &#8220;Seishun 18 Ticket,&#8221; loved by young people and seniors alike, is actually suitable for sex travel.

 A female reporter for a major newspaper was arrested for stalking a male reporter for another major newspaper.

A beautiful Nikkei reporter was arrested on suspicion of stalking a married man for more than three years.

 Takeshi Kinugawa (1st), Yutaka Asai (2nd, 3rd)

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In the August 22/29, 2002 issue, we reported on the suicide of Yoshiki Sasai of RIKEN. The death of Yoshiki Sasai finally occurred in the "STAP cell" scandal.

Playback &#8217;14] Cornered by the STAP Cell Issue, RIKEN&#8217;s Yoshiki Sasai Leaves a Last Wish in His Will and Testament

 In January last year, a 90-year-old woman died in Komae City, Tokyo. The man who committed the crime was tried and sentenced to 25 years in prison. The man was the perpetrator of a "black market robbery. This article introduces the horrifying control structure of this robbery and its horrifying methods that have no regard for human life.

Revealing the Terrifying Identity of the Perpetrator in the 30 Million Yen Robbery that Killed a 90-Year-Old Woman

 A high school teacher in Saitama Prefecture was arrested for secretly filming female students changing clothes at the school where he works. A small camera was installed in the changing room, and dozens of videos were stored on an SD card. He told the police his motive for committing the crime.

36-Year-Old High School Teacher Allegedly Secretly Filmed in School Dormitory

 Shinjiro Koizumi is scheduled to hold a press conference to announce his candidacy on September 6. Although he scored high in the polls, his Achilles' heel has been revealed.

Shinjiro Koizumi’s Shocking Display of Rudeness to His Boss Sparks Outrage and Discussion on Japan’s Future

 Shinji Hasuo (1st and 4th)

 A professional table tennis player, Kaiwei Konishi, was arrested for indecently assaulting the mother of one of his students. The crime scene was bizarre, as we found out when we interviewed him near the crime scene.

Former Japanese Table Tennis Player Commits Inappropriate Acts with Student&#8217;s Mother at Popular Coaching Class

 Yutaka Asai (1st), Shinji Hamasaki (3rd)

 The "Yamaguchigumi split war" entered its 10th year on August 27. So far, the number of cases of conflict recognized by the police has exceeded 100, and more than 10 people have died. Nonfiction writer Masahiro Ojima looks back on the bloody history.

Exploring the Yamaguchi-gumi Split Conflict from Police and Yakuza Perspectives as it Enters Its 10th Year

 Afro Sports

 Governor Motohiko Saito of Hyogo Prefecture is scheduled to be questioned as a witness before the Article 100 Committee on August 30. The public, as well as the citizens of Hyogo Prefecture, are at the height of their anger over a series of allegations of "begging" and "power harassment." ......

Anger at TV Stations as Hyogo Governor Saito&#8217;s Request Suspicion Boosts Ratings

 The "confidential cabinet secret funds" were funneled to the drivers of the Cabinet Office, confessed Shokichi Ishikawa (pseudonym). What is the true face of the four chief cabinet secretaries he served?

New Issues of Politics and Money Emerge as Government Secret Funds Flow to Cabinet Office Staff Funded by Taxes

 A former driver breaks the taboo and makes a shocking confession. A former driver breaks a taboo and makes a shocking confession.

Former Driver Reveals Government Secret Funds Used as Special Allowances for Cabinet Office Chauffeur Staff

 Takero Yui

 Damage by rats and cockroaches has been reported one after another in Kabukicho. Some tourists show considerable disgust. Why is this situation left unchecked? We spoke to a reporter with knowledge of the situation.

Pest Problem in Kabukicho Causes Tourists to Scream Over Mice and Cockroaches

 In Reiwa 2024, Kabukicho is now...... 103rd

 Even in the bustling Kabukicho district, occult-like rumors emerge during the summer. There are many famous haunted places and suicide spots, such as the No. 6 Tor Building, but Kabukicho does not end with "mere horror stories. What do you think is a ghost story?

News

Kwansei Gakuin University Denies Marijuana Allegations Against American Football Team Amidst Association’s Official Statement

Italian Aircraft Carrier Cavour Visits Japan for the First Time with Large Number of Fighter Jets Amidst China and Russia Threats

Man Arrested for Allegedly Harassing High School Girls on Morning Train

Former Pharmaceutical Employee Arrested for Wife’s Methanol Poisoning

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

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

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

Online Dating Gains Popularity Among High School Students to Avoid Complications

Exploring High School Relationships and the Meaning Behind Sofure and Birifure

Sexual services are commonplace.” Illegal services, sex esthetic salons… “Behind the Scenes” of the Confused Men’s Esthetic Industry

7- and 5-Year-Old Sisters in Back Seat Killed in Accident How a Seat Belt Was a “Deadly Weapon” That Took Their Lives

Why the “Seishun 18 Ticket,” loved by young people and seniors alike, is actually suitable for sex travel.

A beautiful Nikkei reporter was arrested on suspicion of stalking a married man for more than three years.

Playback ’14] Cornered by the STAP Cell Issue, RIKEN’s Yoshiki Sasai Leaves a Last Wish in His Will and Testament