 Shinji Hasuo

 A gangster was arrested for trying to extort money from a store employee. The store sells cookies and other products made with marijuana ingredients. Why did the suspect target the new type of store? We introduce the urgent situation of the gangsters in the background.

41-Year-Old Man Accused of Attempted Extortion Over Protection Money Amid Urgent Gang-Related Issues

 Keiko Tsuji

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 Temu, a mail order site from China, started its operation in Japan a year ago and is rapidly increasing its users. The products it handles are wide-ranging, and their low prices are extraordinary. What kind of site is it and how is it wise to use it? We asked an expert.

Is Temu safe?　Experts on the reputation of the rapidly expanding mail-order site

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. This time, we introduce the "Sasebo High School Murder Case" that took place in July 2002. What was the "background" behind the murder of a 16-year-old high school girl with excellent grades?

Playback &#8217;14] &#8220;I wanted to look inside her body,&#8221; a high school girl who murdered her classmate, &#8220;Signal&#8221; just before the murder.

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 The LDP presidential election has become a bit more complicated with Prime Minister Kishida's declaration that he will not run for the presidency. One of the "frontrunners" in the race is Koizumi Shinjiro. However, the term "why Susumu" has been spreading on the Internet and other media. ......

Why Koizumi Shinjiro, the &#8220;real contender&#8221; for the post of Kishida, is concerned about the &#8220;Shinjiro syntax&#8221; of diplomacy.

 Shikama Aki

 Kyodo News (1st photo)

 Traffic schedules are disrupted by typhoons, abnormal weather, and disasters. News of flight cancellations, major delays, and Shinkansen train suspensions have increased dramatically. It is becoming increasingly important to be prepared and to deal with problems when they occur.

The keywords for future travel are &#8220;preparedness&#8221; and &#8220;savings&#8221;&#8230;Bad weather, earthquakes &#038; the weak yen and high prices have changed travel values

 A man who molested a woman on the Saikyo Line and then fled on the tracks at Shinjuku Station, stopping the train, has been arrested. The man had also been arrested in July for fleeing the tracks. Why did he flee the tracks? The reason was so selfish.

The &#8220;appalling reason&#8221; why the molester arrested at Shinjuku Station stopped the train and fled along the tracks.

 The Paris Olympics have come to a close, with Japan winning 20 gold medals and placing third among the participating countries. Although the Olympics appealed to the diversity of the world, there were also some behaviors that were suspected of "discrimination against Asians," such as "questionable judging. ......

European Sports Broadcasting Images Ignite Controversy Over Asian Discrimination at Paris Olympics

 Kei Kato (Nonfiction writer)

 Eight months after making his decision to travel to Japan, a former Japanese Self-Defense Force officer in his twenties volunteered to be an assault rifleman and became the target of a mortar attack.

 Two and a half years after the invasion began, a Japanese volunteer soldier was killed in the fighting between Russia and Ukraine. Why did he join the Russian army and how did he die? His comrade-in-arms, who is still standing in the battlefield, reveals his story.

Exclusive Photos Reveal Why Japanese Youth Who Joined Russian Military as Volunteers Perished on the Battlefield

 While the Paris Olympics are in full swing, the nightlife in Kabukicho is preoccupied with "RIZIN" matches. But in fact, many former strong sportsmen and women are lurking in Kabukicho. We spoke with Haruki Harukeya, a former national trampoline player and the No. 1 host

Former Japanese National Athlete Becomes Kabukicho Host

 Reiko Takema

 In July 2012, 80 years will have passed since the Imphal Operation was carried out. In Myanmar, the setting of this report, civil war has been raging for more than three years. In the midst of this, I went to see a woman I met four years ago.

Woman Still Waiting for Former Japanese Soldiers 80 Years After the Imphal Operation

 Masayoshi Katayama (Journalist)

 Birdwatchers in Hokkaido suffer broken bones, crops are destroyed in Chiba, and even deaths in the U.S. ......

 The number of wild whooper swans in the wild has been on the rise in recent years. What is even more serious is that some have gone berserk and attacked people. The reason for the swans' ferocious attacks is said to be that "a swan's wings are powerful enough to lightly blow a person away.

Are they really dangerous creatures? The &#8220;Special Situation&#8221; of the Swan, which is becoming more and more ferocious.

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Jennifer struggles with her new handler! What is the unknown ability of this "elite" dog that once rescued an elderly woman from a collapsed building?

 The security dog "Jennifer" belongs to the Air Self-Defense Force Hamamatsu Air Base in Shizuoka Prefecture. She played a major role in the Noto Peninsula earthquake, rescuing an elderly woman from a collapsed building! What is Jennifer's daily mission to protect people's safety? Follow her training closely!

Exclusive Coverage of the Air Self-Defense Force&#8217;s Guard Dog Jennifer in Training During the Noto Peninsula Earthquake

 The "LINE community" once presided over by "Riri-chan" disappeared with her arrest. Recently, however, there is a "Papa Katsudo Girls Community. We found out what it is really like and found out that it is the same as the "Papa's girl community.

Shocking Reality of Papa-Katsu Girls&#8217; Community After Riri-chan&#8217;s Departure

 Money Consultant, Representative Director of Money & You Inc. Visiting lecturer at Chuo University's Faculty of Commerce. After graduating from Keio University with a degree in economics, he worked for a foreign life insurance company in asset management risk management. He is the author of the news media "Mocha," YouTube "Money&YouTV," podcast "Money Radio," and Voicy "5 a Day, 5 a Day, 5 a Day. He also provides fresh information on money through his podcast "Money Radio," podcast "Money Radio," podcast "Money & YouTV," YouTube, Voicy "5 Minutes a Day," books, and lectures. He has written 90 books including "Hajimete no Shin NISA & iDeCo" (Seibido Publishing Co., Ltd.), "Teireki Koto Zutto Kettle no Mawaranai Money no Hanashi" (Daiwa Shobo), and "Manga to Zukyu Hajimete no Asset Management" (Takarajima-sha), which has sold over 1.6 million copies in total. He is a member of the Securities Analysts Association of Japan. He is a licensed real estate agent. Financial planner (AFP). Member of Japan Society of Actuaries.

 Taiki Yorifuji

 Money Consultant Taiki Yorifuji's Investment Course #2] "Japan High Dividend Stock Fund" that enables diversified investment in high dividend stocks with a single fund.

 High-dividend stocks, which provide regular cash flow while aiming for gains in price, can be invested and managed tax-free for a "lifetime" under the NISA. In this issue, we introduce the "Japan High Dividend Stock Fund," which allows you to easily diversify your investments with a single fund.

Experts Select Top High Dividend Japanese Funds for New NISA in Down Market

 Hyogo Prefecture is in turmoil after numerous allegations against Governor Motohiko Saito (46) were exposed by prefectural officials. What is the current state of prefectural government? We examine the situation based on a number of testimonies.

Hyogo Prefecture, It&#8217;s Not Right] &#8220;Severe Strain&#8221; and &#8220;Unusual Stress&#8221; Created by Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito&#8217;s Transformation

 The second half of the trial of Masao Takeuchi, who was arrested in November last year for indecent acts against elementary and junior high school boys he met through online games, was held. What are his appalling excuses and the contents of his "sexual grooming"? ......

Sexual grooming&#8221; of a junior high school boy he met in a video game was revealed in court.

 Afro.

 A month has passed since the suicide of Mr. A, 60, a former prefectural executive who accused Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito, 46, of numerous allegations. Governor Saito entered his fourth year in office during this time, but has again denied resigning.

Limitations in Protecting Governor Saito Amidst Resignations of Close Aides

 On the 5th, the Metropolitan Police Department announced the arrest of Shingo Takahashi, an unemployed, 68-year-old suspect, on charges of non-consensual sexual intercourse, etc. Takahashi allegedly made false accusations against an elementary school girl, took her to a secluded place, and then committed the crime.

Arrested for indecency with an elementary school girl, 68-year-old suspect&#8217;s twisted desires.

 Sayuri Saito

 It has been about four months since the lifting of negative interest rates in March. Japan is now in the "interest-rate era" for the first time in 16 years, having escaped from the "almost interest-free" situation. For the working-age population, interest rates on "home loans" and "education loans" are a concern.

Key Factors That Distinguish Wealth from Poverty Amid Rising Interest Rates

 On July 19, 2012, the Air Self-Defense Force and the Air Forces of Germany, Spain, and France began joint training exercises, with fighter jets from each country gathering at the Air Self-Defense Force Chitose Air Base and the Air Self-Defense Force Hyakuri Air Base. Russia and North Korea expressed their displeasure with this joint training...

Russia Protests Joint Training as Spain&#8217;s Aerospace Force Joins Self-Defense Forces with Germany and France

 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 the Japanese Language?

 Kota Ishii

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

 The scene of childcare for toddlers is changing drastically. Children who cannot let go of their smartphones and cannot play outside, and parents who demand 6 hours of education a day through apps. ...... Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii presents the first part of his shocking reportage.

At Age 2, 58% of Toddlers Use the Internet and Show No Interest in Insects or Outdoor Play

 The scene of childcare for infants is changing drastically. Children who cannot let go of their smartphones and cannot play outside, and parents who demand 6 hours a day of education through apps. ...... Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii presents the second part of his shocking reportage.

2-Year-Olds Using Smartphones for 6 Hours a Day Report on Parents Relying on App-Based Parenting and Surprising Claims of English Education Before Learning Japanese

 A part-time employee was arrested on suspicion of breaking into a guest room of the love hotel where he worked and committing an indecent act on a female guest who was staying there. His crime was committed by abusing the "rules" that had been established after a certain incident.

Hotel Employee Claims Indecent Act Was for Safety Check

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 World average highest temperature record set on July 22

 On July 22, the world's highest average temperature record was broken, with dangerous heat waves reaching temperatures as high as 50°C (122°F) in many parts of the world. The destructive power of the "killer heat wave" is so great that an estimated 500,000 people die annually as a result of the heat wave. If we don't take immediate action to combat global warming...

Temperatures up to 50 degrees Celsius! An estimated 500,000 people die annually due to heat waves&#8230;Destructive power of the &#8220;killer heat wave&#8221; hitting various parts of the world

News

41-Year-Old Man Accused of Attempted Extortion Over Protection Money Amid Urgent Gang-Related Issues

Is Temu safe?　Experts on the reputation of the rapidly expanding mail-order site

Playback ’14] “I wanted to look inside her body,” a high school girl who murdered her classmate, “Signal” just before the murder.

Why Koizumi Shinjiro, the “real contender” for the post of Kishida, is concerned about the “Shinjiro syntax” of diplomacy.

The keywords for future travel are “preparedness” and “savings”…Bad weather, earthquakes & the weak yen and high prices have changed travel values

The “appalling reason” why the molester arrested at Shinjuku Station stopped the train and fled along the tracks.

European Sports Broadcasting Images Ignite Controversy Over Asian Discrimination at Paris Olympics

Exclusive Photos Reveal Why Japanese Youth Who Joined Russian Military as Volunteers Perished on the Battlefield

Former Japanese National Athlete Becomes Kabukicho Host

Woman Still Waiting for Former Japanese Soldiers 80 Years After the Imphal Operation

Are they really dangerous creatures? The “Special Situation” of the Swan, which is becoming more and more ferocious.

Exclusive Coverage of the Air Self-Defense Force’s Guard Dog Jennifer in Training During the Noto Peninsula Earthquake

Shocking Reality of Papa-Katsu Girls’ Community After Riri-chan’s Departure

Experts Select Top High Dividend Japanese Funds for New NISA in Down Market

Hyogo Prefecture, It’s Not Right] “Severe Strain” and “Unusual Stress” Created by Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito’s Transformation

Sexual grooming” of a junior high school boy he met in a video game was revealed in court.

Limitations in Protecting Governor Saito Amidst Resignations of Close Aides

Arrested for indecency with an elementary school girl, 68-year-old suspect’s twisted desires.

Key Factors That Distinguish Wealth from Poverty Amid Rising Interest Rates

Russia Protests Joint Training as Spain’s Aerospace Force Joins Self-Defense Forces with Germany and France

At Age 2, 58% of Toddlers Use the Internet and Show No Interest in Insects or Outdoor Play

2-Year-Olds Using Smartphones for 6 Hours a Day Report on Parents Relying on App-Based Parenting and Surprising Claims of English Education Before Learning Japanese

Hotel Employee Claims Indecent Act Was for Safety Check

Temperatures up to 50 degrees Celsius! An estimated 500,000 people die annually due to heat waves…Destructive power of the “killer heat wave” hitting various parts of the world

News

41-Year-Old Man Accused of Attempted Extortion Over Protection Money Amid Urgent Gang-Related Issues

Is Temu safe? Experts on the reputation of the rapidly expanding mail-order site

Playback ’14] “I wanted to look inside her body,” a high school girl who murdered her classmate, “Signal” just before the murder.

Why Koizumi Shinjiro, the “real contender” for the post of Kishida, is concerned about the “Shinjiro syntax” of diplomacy.

The keywords for future travel are “preparedness” and “savings”…Bad weather, earthquakes & the weak yen and high prices have changed travel values

The “appalling reason” why the molester arrested at Shinjuku Station stopped the train and fled along the tracks.

European Sports Broadcasting Images Ignite Controversy Over Asian Discrimination at Paris Olympics

Exclusive Photos Reveal Why Japanese Youth Who Joined Russian Military as Volunteers Perished on the Battlefield

Former Japanese National Athlete Becomes Kabukicho Host

Woman Still Waiting for Former Japanese Soldiers 80 Years After the Imphal Operation

Are they really dangerous creatures? The “Special Situation” of the Swan, which is becoming more and more ferocious.

Exclusive Coverage of the Air Self-Defense Force’s Guard Dog Jennifer in Training During the Noto Peninsula Earthquake

Shocking Reality of Papa-Katsu Girls’ Community After Riri-chan’s Departure

Experts Select Top High Dividend Japanese Funds for New NISA in Down Market

Hyogo Prefecture, It’s Not Right] “Severe Strain” and “Unusual Stress” Created by Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito’s Transformation

Sexual grooming” of a junior high school boy he met in a video game was revealed in court.

Limitations in Protecting Governor Saito Amidst Resignations of Close Aides

Arrested for indecency with an elementary school girl, 68-year-old suspect’s twisted desires.

Key Factors That Distinguish Wealth from Poverty Amid Rising Interest Rates

Russia Protests Joint Training as Spain’s Aerospace Force Joins Self-Defense Forces with Germany and France

At Age 2, 58% of Toddlers Use the Internet and Show No Interest in Insects or Outdoor Play

2-Year-Olds Using Smartphones for 6 Hours a Day Report on Parents Relying on App-Based Parenting and Surprising Claims of English Education Before Learning Japanese

Hotel Employee Claims Indecent Act Was for Safety Check

Temperatures up to 50 degrees Celsius! An estimated 500,000 people die annually due to heat waves…Destructive power of the “killer heat wave” hitting various parts of the world

Is Temu safe?　Experts on the reputation of the rapidly expanding mail-order site