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 Behind the scenes of the intensifying junior high school entrance examination wars, there are some students who fail to do well even after gaining admission to the school of their choice. For this interview, we spoke with Mr. M, who was admitted to Kaisei Junior High School, but failed out of the school.

Post-Kaisei Junior High- Fallout of Apathy Amidst the Intensifying Junior High Entrance Exam Competition

 Takuma Arimura

 A month has passed since the earthquake, and the affected areas are gradually making progress toward recovery. Immediately after the earthquake, police, firefighters, and Self-Defense Forces arrived in the affected areas to rescue victims, but they were not the only ones who quickly arrived in the affected areas. Electricity and Water

Lifeline Workers Joined Police and Self-Defense Forces in the Disaster area Facing Unknown Struggles

 Afro, Sankei Shimbun

 The canned coffee industry is facing a crisis due to the spread of PET bottle containers and the sugar-free boom. The two major players, Coca-Cola's "Georgia" and Suntory's "Boss," and the manufacturers that are chasing them, are divided into two distinct groups.

The Battle To Decide the Fate of Canned Coffee Hinges on TV Commercials and Collaborations!

 Nonfiction writer and representative of NPO Third Place. Formerly a reporter for a weekly magazine. After receiving twins through fertility treatment, she found out that her second son had a disability. Drawing on her own experiences, she focuses her reporting on assisted reproductive technologies, pregnancy, childbirth, childcare, disabilities, and welfare. Twitter (@thirdplace_npo)

 Miho Nakanishi

 Courtesy of Ms. Ando (1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th pictures) Kyodo News (3rd picture)

 February 15 is International Childhood Cancer Day

 February 15 is International Childhood Cancer Day. Akiko Ando, who lost her 9-year-old daughter to leukemia in May 2009, is working hard to establish a children's hospice in Aichi Prefecture. This may be a "mission" given to her daughter, who was with her at the end of her life.

A Mother&#8217;s Journey of Love and Hope After Losing Her 9-Year-Old Daughter to Leukemia

 South Korean Presidential Office

 Kim Keon-hee, the beautiful First Lady of South Korea, is in a tight spot. It was discovered that she received a luxury brand bag from a pastor she knew. She is being criticized by the opposition as being guilty of bribery. What is her husband President Yun's bitter excuse?

South Korea&#8217;s &#8216;Beautiful First Lady&#8217; Struggles with Luxury Brand Bag Bribery Suspicion as Couple Offers Troubled Explanation

 Kyodo News

 Mimasa Ito made a "negative" comment about being nominated as an alternate for Japan's team for the Paris Olympics. On the other hand, the Chiba Lotte's Akinori Sasaki, who was on his last contract renewal with a 12-team team, is facing the issue of transferring to Major League Baseball. The two men who came under fire can be viewed at ......

Common Arrogance of Mima Ito and Roki Sasaki&#8217;s Controversial Traits

 Born in Tokyo in 2000. After attending an integrated school in Tokyo from elementary school to high school, he went on to Keio University, where he has been living in Kabukicho since he was 15 years old. At university, he is studying the sociology of the downtown area, including Kabukicho. His book, "Pien" to SNS Seikatsu to Seiketsu no Shohi" (The Disease of "Pien": Consumption and Approval of the SNS Generation), is now on sale.

 Sasaki Chihuahua

 The real life of Piena, as depicted by a writer who is currently a student at Keio University Reiwa 6 years later, Kabukicho is now ...... #82

 Previously in this series, we discussed the benefits of plastic surgery in host clubs. One of the biggest obstacles in the hospitality industry is the downtime (DT) until the scars and swelling go down after the surgery, but some of the hosts with strong business spirit distribute the...

Behind the Scenes of Kabukicho Hosts Share Exhausted Faces in Live Streams

 Keiko Tsuji

 Japanese people are poor talkers and communicators. Many Japanese people have long been aware of this harsh assessment. This low ability is especially apparent when meeting new people for the first time.

Is Japan Facing a Rise in Social Anxiety? Genetics and the Era of Extreme Shyness

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 The number of victims by special fraud is increasing year by year. Mr. Hunaim, who used to be a special scammer and is now involved in crime-fighting activities, explains the sneaky ways of this scam and the fraudulent methods that we must watch out for this year.

Insights into Rising Donation Fraud from Former Special Fraud Mastermind

 As a TV reporter, he has worked on "Time 3," "Ohayo! Nice Day," "Tokudane! (Fuji Television Network) and eight other programs. (Fuji TV). She covered a total of 1,500 incidents and accidents, including the Aum Shinrikyo case and the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. After managing an advertising agency, he served two terms as a ward assemblyman for eight years. Later, he became the first public secretary of a member of the House of Representatives. Currently, he continues to report and write about various administrative and social issues from his unique perspective.

 Mitsutoshi Abe, local political journalist and former TV reporter

 Shinji Hasuo

 Satoshi Kirishima, wanted for his involvement in one of the serial corporate bombings in the 1970s, has been on the run for 49 years and died in a hospital in Kanagawa Prefecture, where he was hospitalized. What are the "similarities" with Kazuko Fukuda, the most famous "fugitive criminal" in Japan? ......

Captured: Kazuko Fukuda, Japan&#8217;s Most Infamous Fugitive, Weeps Tears of Relief upon Arrest

 Yuji Arashima was arrested again for indecent assault on a female customer under the guise of massage. Although the suspect was not a licensed masseuse, he committed the malicious act under the guise of "treatment.

Fake Masseur&#8217;s Devious Tactics: Stripping Unresisting Clients Under False Pretenses of Treatment Interruption for Indecent Acts

 A man was arrested for swindling a woman out of a large sum of money. The man allegedly lied about his "descendant of a conglomerate" and "acquaintance with the owner of Hermes" and took money for brand-name goods. This article introduces the shocking tactics used by the man!

Fake Imperial Agency Staff Targets Women, Including Hermès Owner&#8217;s Acquaintance and Tokugawa Descendant

 A fortune teller called "Shibuchika's father" was arrested. He is suspected of taking a woman who came to him for love counseling to a hotel later and giving her an indecent massage, including touching her lower body. The following is an introduction to the brainwashing techniques of the fortune teller who tricked the woman into believing that her womb had turned black.

Self-Proclaimed Shibuchika&#8217;s Father Uses Fortune-Telling and Indecent Massages on Women

 The Japanese national soccer team's Junya Ito was omitted from the national team for the Asian Cup, even though the tournament was still underway, due to reports of "sexual assault". Both the woman and Ito have filed a complaint with the police, and the situation has become a "quagmire." ......

Japan&#8217;s national soccer team member Junya Ito: &#8220;There was no second arrow&#8230;&#8221; The &#8220;worst-case scenario&#8221; after the end of the investigation that cannot be reassured.

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 A month has passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake struck. The area north of Wajima City is still dominated by Self-Defense Forces personnel, police, firefighters, and government officials, and it is not easy for ordinary volunteers to enter the area. However, a trap is lurking in the situation occupied by the so-called "uniformed personnel.

A former Ground Self-Defense Force official reveals the tactics of &#8220;fake JSDF officers&#8221; and how to tell the real ones from the fake ones.

 Hiromi Kihara

 Cedar pollen began to be dispersed from Kyushu to parts of Kanto in early February. The amount of cedar pollen dispersed in most areas from Kyushu to Tohoku is expected to be on par with or higher than usual, but there is a shortage of the all-important medicines. This report examines the background of this serious situation.

Although &#8220;cedar pollen dispersion is higher than usual,&#8221; &#8220;hay fever sufferers&#8221; are depressed by a &#8220;serious shortage of medicines.

 After working as a money writer, financial planner, and market analyst for a securities company, Kenji Matsuoka 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! The Book of Absolute Benefit from Cashless Payments".

 Kenji Matsuoka

 It is widely believed that the "negative interest rate policy" will be lifted as early as March. As a result, long-term interest rates have risen and megabanks have raised their fixed mortgage rates. So what will happen to variable interest rates, which are used by an overwhelming majority of borrowers?

Is X-Day Near?&#8221; Must Read for Mortgage Loan Users! Megabanks and Fixed Type will be raised&#8230; What will happen to [Variable Rate]?

 Shinji Hasuo (sent to prosecution)

 There had been talk since last fall that the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department was investigating Shimazaki, and a number of ward officials had been interviewed. On January 24, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Investigation Department's Investigation Division 2 conducted an investigation into the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's

A former aide to the &#8220;don&#8221; of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, who was arrested for official bid-rigging, distributed a &#8220;letter of apology&#8221; after his arrest.

 Takero Yui (at the crime scene)

 Morales, a Filipino national, was arrested in the stabbing deaths of a married couple found under the floor of a house in Adachi-ku, Tokyo, on January 18. She came to Japan in '16 and had a prosperous period of time. ...... followed her footsteps on the streets at night.

Stabbing Death of a Couple in Adachi-ku: Filipino Suspect Envisioned a &#8220;Japanese Dream

 Masahiro Kawayanagi

 It has been more than a month since the Noto earthquake occurred. ...... Reporters covering the disaster area saw a shocking sight. The "saltwater pools" along the coastline had disappeared. The cause is "sea recession," the receding of the sea level. This is the fury of nature as seen through photographs.

The &#8220;salt water pool&#8221; by the sea has disappeared!　Noto Peninsula Earthquake &#8220;Seawater level has retreated strangely&#8230;&#8221; Shocking photo of &#8220;sea retreat&#8221;.

 Izumi Nakagawa

 According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, as of April 2010, there are approximately 4,700 evacuation centers in Tokyo, with a capacity of approximately 3.18 million people. On the other hand, there are approximately 9 million people living in condominiums and other shared housing. This means that condominium dwellers will probably not be able to enter evacuation centers.

Apartment Dwellers Excluded from Evacuation Shelters: Urgent Call for Preparation and Preparedness as Earthquake Risk Looms

 A month has passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake struck. Like the Self-Defense Forces and fire departments, police officers from all over Japan have been dispatched to the affected areas since New Year's Day, and are still working hard. Police activities in the affected areas include "lifesaving," "traffic control," and "crime prevention.

Police Officers Napping in Patrol Cars, Surviving on Bananas and Cup Noodles While Struggling in Disaster Area During Reconstruction Assistance Efforts

 Born in 1973. After working for a publishing company and an advertising production company, became a freelance writer. In addition to interviewing actors for weekly and monthly magazines, she writes columns on dramas for various media. His main publications include "All Important Things Are Taught by Morning Drama" (Ota Publishing), "KinKi Kids Owarinaki Michi" and "Hey! Say! JUMP 9 no Tobira ga Open Tokimono" (both published by Earls Publishing).

 Wakako Tago

 In the LDP faction's slush fund issue, all Abe faction officials were not prosecuted. It was subsequently reported that a citizens' group filed a petition for review regarding this "Gang of Five," which was accepted by the Public Prosecutors Examination Board. A drama set in this "Public Prosecutors' Examination Board" is the topic of discussion.

No Standing on the Back Taxes Issue: Empowering Disenfranchised, Former TV Tokyo P Weighs in on “The Judgment of Jeanne”

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 Suddenly, a "self-admiration report" from the LDP headquarters was sent to the offices of LDP members. The LDP secretaries are said to have been puzzled. With the Kishida administration's approval rating in the danger zone, what was the purpose of distributing such a large number of reports at this time?

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Post-Kaisei Junior High- Fallout of Apathy Amidst the Intensifying Junior High Entrance Exam Competition

Lifeline Workers Joined Police and Self-Defense Forces in the Disaster area Facing Unknown Struggles

The Battle To Decide the Fate of Canned Coffee Hinges on TV Commercials and Collaborations!

A Mother’s Journey of Love and Hope After Losing Her 9-Year-Old Daughter to Leukemia

South Korea’s ‘Beautiful First Lady’ Struggles with Luxury Brand Bag Bribery Suspicion as Couple Offers Troubled Explanation

Common Arrogance of Mima Ito and Roki Sasaki’s Controversial Traits

Behind the Scenes of Kabukicho Hosts Share Exhausted Faces in Live Streams

Is Japan Facing a Rise in Social Anxiety? Genetics and the Era of Extreme Shyness

Insights into Rising Donation Fraud from Former Special Fraud Mastermind

Captured: Kazuko Fukuda, Japan’s Most Infamous Fugitive, Weeps Tears of Relief upon Arrest

Fake Masseur’s Devious Tactics: Stripping Unresisting Clients Under False Pretenses of Treatment Interruption for Indecent Acts

Fake Imperial Agency Staff Targets Women, Including Hermès Owner’s Acquaintance and Tokugawa Descendant

Self-Proclaimed Shibuchika’s Father Uses Fortune-Telling and Indecent Massages on Women

Japan’s national soccer team member Junya Ito: “There was no second arrow…” The “worst-case scenario” after the end of the investigation that cannot be reassured.

A former Ground Self-Defense Force official reveals the tactics of “fake JSDF officers” and how to tell the real ones from the fake ones.

Although “cedar pollen dispersion is higher than usual,” “hay fever sufferers” are depressed by a “serious shortage of medicines.

Is X-Day Near?” Must Read for Mortgage Loan Users! Megabanks and Fixed Type will be raised… What will happen to [Variable Rate]?

A former aide to the “don” of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, who was arrested for official bid-rigging, distributed a “letter of apology” after his arrest.

Stabbing Death of a Couple in Adachi-ku: Filipino Suspect Envisioned a “Japanese Dream

The “salt water pool” by the sea has disappeared!　Noto Peninsula Earthquake “Seawater level has retreated strangely…” Shocking photo of “sea retreat”.

Apartment Dwellers Excluded from Evacuation Shelters: Urgent Call for Preparation and Preparedness as Earthquake Risk Looms

Police Officers Napping in Patrol Cars, Surviving on Bananas and Cup Noodles While Struggling in Disaster Area During Reconstruction Assistance Efforts

No Standing on the Back Taxes Issue: Empowering Disenfranchised, Former TV Tokyo P Weighs in on “The Judgment of Jeanne”

Prime Minister Kishida Considers Dissolution in April, Potential Re-Election Without Vote for President: Self-Praise Report Circulated Among Lawmakers

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Post-Kaisei Junior High- Fallout of Apathy Amidst the Intensifying Junior High Entrance Exam Competition

Lifeline Workers Joined Police and Self-Defense Forces in the Disaster area Facing Unknown Struggles

The Battle To Decide the Fate of Canned Coffee Hinges on TV Commercials and Collaborations!

A Mother’s Journey of Love and Hope After Losing Her 9-Year-Old Daughter to Leukemia

South Korea’s ‘Beautiful First Lady’ Struggles with Luxury Brand Bag Bribery Suspicion as Couple Offers Troubled Explanation

Common Arrogance of Mima Ito and Roki Sasaki’s Controversial Traits

Behind the Scenes of Kabukicho Hosts Share Exhausted Faces in Live Streams

Is Japan Facing a Rise in Social Anxiety? Genetics and the Era of Extreme Shyness

Insights into Rising Donation Fraud from Former Special Fraud Mastermind

Captured: Kazuko Fukuda, Japan’s Most Infamous Fugitive, Weeps Tears of Relief upon Arrest

Fake Masseur’s Devious Tactics: Stripping Unresisting Clients Under False Pretenses of Treatment Interruption for Indecent Acts

Fake Imperial Agency Staff Targets Women, Including Hermès Owner’s Acquaintance and Tokugawa Descendant

Self-Proclaimed Shibuchika’s Father Uses Fortune-Telling and Indecent Massages on Women

Japan’s national soccer team member Junya Ito: “There was no second arrow…” The “worst-case scenario” after the end of the investigation that cannot be reassured.

A former Ground Self-Defense Force official reveals the tactics of “fake JSDF officers” and how to tell the real ones from the fake ones.

Although “cedar pollen dispersion is higher than usual,” “hay fever sufferers” are depressed by a “serious shortage of medicines.

Is X-Day Near?” Must Read for Mortgage Loan Users! Megabanks and Fixed Type will be raised… What will happen to [Variable Rate]?

A former aide to the “don” of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, who was arrested for official bid-rigging, distributed a “letter of apology” after his arrest.

Stabbing Death of a Couple in Adachi-ku: Filipino Suspect Envisioned a “Japanese Dream

The “salt water pool” by the sea has disappeared! Noto Peninsula Earthquake “Seawater level has retreated strangely…” Shocking photo of “sea retreat”.

Apartment Dwellers Excluded from Evacuation Shelters: Urgent Call for Preparation and Preparedness as Earthquake Risk Looms

Police Officers Napping in Patrol Cars, Surviving on Bananas and Cup Noodles While Struggling in Disaster Area During Reconstruction Assistance Efforts

No Standing on the Back Taxes Issue: Empowering Disenfranchised, Former TV Tokyo P Weighs in on “The Judgment of Jeanne”

Prime Minister Kishida Considers Dissolution in April, Potential Re-Election Without Vote for President: Self-Praise Report Circulated Among Lawmakers

The “salt water pool” by the sea has disappeared!　Noto Peninsula Earthquake “Seawater level has retreated strangely…” Shocking photo of “sea retreat”.