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 On November 26, a fire broke out in a condominium tower in Dapu District, Hong Kong. The fire spread over two days, destroying a total of seven buildings. Approximately 180 people were killed or missing. This incident is not a fire on the other side of the river.

Deadly Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Leaves 200 Dead or Missing — Japan Faces Similar Risks?

 Shinji Hasuo

 A teacher at a prestigious girls' high school in Chiba Prefecture was arrested. She is alleged to have touched a high school girl on a crowded bus route over her underwear. The photographer for this magazine photographed the suspect being sent to jail. Shocking photos of the suspect staring at the camera are included.

Public Bus Incident Leads to Arrest of Elite School Teacher for Molestation

 Shinji Hasuo and Tomoyuki Hanai (4th photo)

 On December 6, Senga Prefectural Police arrested Osamu Ogawa, chairman of the Sumiyoshi-kai, a designated crime syndicate. He is suspected of breaking into the former chairman's house and stealing 50 million yen in cash. The following day, December 7, the suspect appeared in front of the press at a public inspection, and his eyes were sharp.

Sumiyoshi-kai Boss Arrested for Alleged 50 Million Yen Theft from Former Leader’s Home

 Jiji Press (1st photo)

 The case of a female inmate, a former city councilor of Neyagawa City, who was sentenced to prison for abusing a loan program for an organization in Corona whose business had deteriorated. It was decided to provide benefits to the victim. We introduce the true face of the "disturbing" female inmate who also published a photo book during her time on the city council.

Female Fraud Convict Resembling Actress Haru Pays Compensation to Victims

 A knife man was arrested after he broke into a banquet room at a hotel in Tokyo DisneySea. The man, a Chinese national, had quit his job due to troubles. A series of crimes by foreigners with workplace troubles. A crime journalist explains why.

Chinese Suspect Smiles During DisneySea Incident Raises Questions About Labor Challenges

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (Entertainment Journalist)

 Takeshi Kinugawa (Mr. Tachibana), Kei Kato (Mr. Saito)

 Takashi Tachibana, a defendant of the "Party to Protect Citizens from NHK," was arrested for defamation against Hideaki Takeuchi, a former Hyogo Prefectural Assembly member. But it was journalist Shinichiro Suda who made a similar statement rather than him. ......

Shinichiro Suda, who spoke before defendant Takashi Tachibana, told the interviewer, &#8220;The prefectural assembly has been called by the Hyogo Prefectural Police.&#8221;

 Shinnosuke Futagami

 As disaster-level bear attacks continue to spread across Japan, the situation remains critical, with a record 230 bears reported to have been affected by the end of November 2013. Chiba Prefecture is the only safe area in Honshu, but experts have analyzed the "non-zero" attack routes.

Why is Chiba Prefecture the only place safe from disaster-level bear damage?　Experts talk about &#8220;non-zero&#8221; attack routes.

 Keiko Tsuji

 Courtesy of Kotaro Kashiwabara

 Why Do the World's Rich Go to "Rural Japan" Rather Than Tokyo's Three-Star Restaurants? We explain the true nature of "destination restaurants," which are inexpensive even at 1 million yen round-trip. We look into the secret of the frenzied gastronomic revolution taking place deep in the mountains of Toyama and Hokkaido.

Is it cheaper to spend 1 million yen round trip? Why the World&#8217;s Rich Go to &#8220;Japan&#8217;s Rural Areas&#8221; Rather than Tokyo

 Izumi Nakagawa

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 A dog's sense of smell 100 million times stronger than a dog's! The "too bad ability" of black bears to sniff out poisonous mushrooms that even AI can't identify. Experts look into the "gifted education of mother bears," which is said to be the cause of the spread of damage, and the collapsed tension between humans and bears.

Tsukinowaguma Bears Have a Sense of Smell 100 Million Times Stronger Than Dogs

 A "drug sandwich man" is said to appear in Kabukicho. He is not a drug dealer, but an advertisement for a clinic that offers free treatment of drugs such as Manjaro and Viagra. Does such a person come to Kabukicho?　We followed him closely.

Late-Night Access to Pills How the Drug Sandwich Man in Shinjuku Kabukicho Became a Local Sensation

 Nakahira Ryo

 The first trial of a 45-year-old man who indecently assaulted two junior high school students at a cram school where he worked was held on November 28 at the Tokyo District Court. The questioning of the accused revealed the "false sense of distance" he felt toward his students.

Cram School Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct Against Two Students

 Masahiro Kawayanagi

 The top leaders of the two organizations met secretly in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, in broad daylight in early December. What was the purpose of the meeting? We report the inside story.

Yamaguchi-gumi Boss Shinobu Tsukasa Meets Sumiyoshi-kai Leader in Broad Daylight

 On December 5, the Tokushima prefectural assembly passed a petition for the resignation of a Tokushima prefectural assembly member who was arrested for voyeuristically photographing women at a dispatch-type sex store. Is it against the law to voyeuristically photograph women in brothels, some of which offer filming services? A lawyer explains.

Party Expulsion and Resignation Follow Indecent Conduct by Komeito Lawmaker

 Kyodo News

 Four men were arrested for their role in a series of wide-area robberies committed by a black market jobber in the Tokyo metropolitan area in 2004. The suspect, Hiroto Fukuchi, who was the leader among them, has been arrested in the past and ......

Serial Robbery Ringleader Suspect Hiroto Fukuchi and His Violent Past

 The first trial was held for a former female employee who allegedly killed two men at a nursing home for the elderly. The woman denied the charges. There is no direct evidence and the prosecution intends to prove the case by accumulating circumstantial evidence. This article introduces the horrifying case and the family troubles that lie behind it.

Former Employee Under Suspicion as Family Disputes Surface in Care Facility Case

 Akira Ikoma

 Even during the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis, some delicatessens continued to operate with a strong commercial spirit. Now that Corona has passed, what does the future hold for the delirium industry, which is in a period of stagnation as the market has ceased to expand? This is the final article in the series by Akira Ikoma.

The Business of Survival: New Ideas That Carried the Industry Through the Pandemic

 This is the final installment of the series by Akira Ikoma, a sex industry journalist, tracing the history of the delicatessen business, which has become the largest business in the adult entertainment industry 27 years after its birth. He looks back on the COVID-19 crisis, which brought about the biggest crisis in the industry.

Inside the COVID Crisis That Nearly Crippled the Delivery Health Industry

 Masayoshi Katayama (Journalist)

 Masayoshi Katayama, Kei Kato, Naoto Kato

 More than 300 locations across Japan "abandoned and turned into a big mondai! Built during the bubble era, but...

 There are more than 300 abandoned hotels across Japan that were built during the bubble era but closed down due to poor management...and then abandoned due to the rising cost of demolition. Some local governments are concerned about fires, collapses, trespassing, and other problems, as well as the deterioration of their impression as tourist destinations.

Inside Japans Abandoned Giant Hotel A Monument to Decay

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 Next year is likely to be a turning point for universities, as the rate of decline in the population of 18-year-olds exceeds the rate of university enrollment, and the management of universities is in a critical situation. Leading schools such as Meiji and Rikkyo are no strangers to this situation. Experts explain the "2026 problem" in detail.

MARCH Universities Are Not Immune The 2026 Crisis Could Wipe Out 100 Schools in a Decade

 Takashi Yoshida

 The Osaka High Court held the first trial for the appeal of Saki Sudo, the ex-wife of Kosuke Nozaki, a businessman known as "Kishu no Don Juan" who died seven years ago. All witness interviews and evidence requested by the prosecution were rejected and ......

Why the Kishu no Don Juan Appeal Ended the Same Day

 The cruel reality of "a fire in a neighbor's house burned down his house, but he received no compensation"...The cruel reality faced even in the case of a large-scale fire in Oita. What is the line between smoking in bed and tempura oil?　A lawyer reveals the legal risks of "getting burned in a fire" and the conditions of fire insurance that can affect the rebuilding of lives.

Ōita Fire Leaves 182 Buildings Destroyed, No Compensation Paid

 Hideki Asai

 Why become a paid member of "Seijo Ishii" or "Costco" even with high prices?　The break-even point to get the original cost of the annual membership fee and the backdoor trick to make it pay for itself with gasoline are revealed. We will thoroughly explain the "most powerful membership" and smart consumption techniques to get the most out of your membership.

Rising Prices? Here’s the Paid Membership That’s Worth Every Yen

 Nihonbashi Group

 The illegal scout group "Natural" is said to be the largest and strongest (most dangerous) in Japan. Needless to say, the organization is vicious, but its cunning is also said to be outstanding among criminal groups. The following is a detailed description of the group.

Crime, Betrayal, and Hidden Informants: Inside the Natural Gang

 Ryo Nakahira

 On November 21, a 79-year-old defendant who took a high school girl by car and sexually assaulted her was sentenced in Saitama District Court. The defendant, who had a chronic illness and had fallen ill while in custody, had asked his lawyer for leniency, but the verdict was harsh.

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Deadly Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Leaves 200 Dead or Missing — Japan Faces Similar Risks?

Public Bus Incident Leads to Arrest of Elite School Teacher for Molestation

Sumiyoshi-kai Boss Arrested for Alleged 50 Million Yen Theft from Former Leader’s Home

Female Fraud Convict Resembling Actress Haru Pays Compensation to Victims

Chinese Suspect Smiles During DisneySea Incident Raises Questions About Labor Challenges

Shinichiro Suda, who spoke before defendant Takashi Tachibana, told the interviewer, “The prefectural assembly has been called by the Hyogo Prefectural Police.”

Why is Chiba Prefecture the only place safe from disaster-level bear damage?　Experts talk about “non-zero” attack routes.

Is it cheaper to spend 1 million yen round trip? Why the World’s Rich Go to “Japan’s Rural Areas” Rather than Tokyo

Tsukinowaguma Bears Have a Sense of Smell 100 Million Times Stronger Than Dogs

Late-Night Access to Pills How the Drug Sandwich Man in Shinjuku Kabukicho Became a Local Sensation

Cram School Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct Against Two Students

Yamaguchi-gumi Boss Shinobu Tsukasa Meets Sumiyoshi-kai Leader in Broad Daylight

Party Expulsion and Resignation Follow Indecent Conduct by Komeito Lawmaker

Serial Robbery Ringleader Suspect Hiroto Fukuchi and His Violent Past

Former Employee Under Suspicion as Family Disputes Surface in Care Facility Case

The Business of Survival: New Ideas That Carried the Industry Through the Pandemic

Inside the COVID Crisis That Nearly Crippled the Delivery Health Industry

Inside Japans Abandoned Giant Hotel A Monument to Decay

MARCH Universities Are Not Immune The 2026 Crisis Could Wipe Out 100 Schools in a Decade

Why the Kishu no Don Juan Appeal Ended the Same Day

Ōita Fire Leaves 182 Buildings Destroyed, No Compensation Paid

Rising Prices? Here’s the Paid Membership That’s Worth Every Yen

Crime, Betrayal, and Hidden Informants: Inside the Natural Gang

Verdict Issued in Case of 79-Year-Old Who Abducted High School Girl

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Deadly Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Leaves 200 Dead or Missing — Japan Faces Similar Risks?

Public Bus Incident Leads to Arrest of Elite School Teacher for Molestation

Sumiyoshi-kai Boss Arrested for Alleged 50 Million Yen Theft from Former Leader’s Home

Female Fraud Convict Resembling Actress Haru Pays Compensation to Victims

Chinese Suspect Smiles During DisneySea Incident Raises Questions About Labor Challenges

Shinichiro Suda, who spoke before defendant Takashi Tachibana, told the interviewer, “The prefectural assembly has been called by the Hyogo Prefectural Police.”

Why is Chiba Prefecture the only place safe from disaster-level bear damage? Experts talk about “non-zero” attack routes.

Is it cheaper to spend 1 million yen round trip? Why the World’s Rich Go to “Japan’s Rural Areas” Rather than Tokyo

Tsukinowaguma Bears Have a Sense of Smell 100 Million Times Stronger Than Dogs

Late-Night Access to Pills How the Drug Sandwich Man in Shinjuku Kabukicho Became a Local Sensation

Cram School Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct Against Two Students

Yamaguchi-gumi Boss Shinobu Tsukasa Meets Sumiyoshi-kai Leader in Broad Daylight

Party Expulsion and Resignation Follow Indecent Conduct by Komeito Lawmaker

Serial Robbery Ringleader Suspect Hiroto Fukuchi and His Violent Past

Former Employee Under Suspicion as Family Disputes Surface in Care Facility Case

The Business of Survival: New Ideas That Carried the Industry Through the Pandemic

Inside the COVID Crisis That Nearly Crippled the Delivery Health Industry

Inside Japans Abandoned Giant Hotel A Monument to Decay

MARCH Universities Are Not Immune The 2026 Crisis Could Wipe Out 100 Schools in a Decade

Why the Kishu no Don Juan Appeal Ended the Same Day

Ōita Fire Leaves 182 Buildings Destroyed, No Compensation Paid

Rising Prices? Here’s the Paid Membership That’s Worth Every Yen

Crime, Betrayal, and Hidden Informants: Inside the Natural Gang

Verdict Issued in Case of 79-Year-Old Who Abducted High School Girl

Why is Chiba Prefecture the only place safe from disaster-level bear damage?　Experts talk about “non-zero” attack routes.