 Shinji Hasuo

 A restaurant manager was arrested. He was alone with a female acquaintance after the restaurant closed and sexually assaulted her. The man denies the charge, saying he thought the woman consented. What is the surprising reputation of the man and the restaurant he runs?

Restaurant Owner Allegedly Assaults Teenage Woman After Closing His Restaurant

 Kyodo News

 The comedy duo Total Ten Boss is formed by Kenji Fujita and Tomohiro Omura. The duo has a long list of achievements in the awards race, and it would not be surprising if they were even more successful, but for some reason they don't seem to be getting a lot of buzz. The reason for this is pointed out in the following article...?

Total Tenbosu&#8217;s Surprising Stumbling Block: Being Too Perfect, Skills Too Advanced

 Takuma Arimura

 On November 6, 2011, Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura held his regular press conference at the prefectural government office. However, something was different from usual. A member of the Osaka Prefectural Police, who had not been present since his inauguration, was assigned to guard the governor. Toward the end of the press conference, a reporter asked, "What is a security guard?

Osaka Governor Yoshimura&#8217;s &#8216;Tight Security&#8217; Mystery: Bulletproof Briefcases and Guarded Vigilance

 Yuri Adachi

 Masahiro Higashide and Erika Karada's affair, which was revealed in 2008, caused a major decline in their popularity, and they were rarely seen on TV. However, in 2012, Karada is said to be gradually expanding her activities as an actress.

Karata Erika&#8217;s Rise: From Scandal to International Stardom, Embracing Villainous Roles!

 Hideki Asai

 Japanese stock prices have been rising, approaching the highs of the bubble era of 1989. We asked experts what the background is, what the future holds, and what individual investors should do.

Riding the Wave? Expert Insights on Japan&#8217;s Booming Stock Market and New NISA Strategies for Beginners

 Landslides have occurred all over the Noto Peninsula, and roads are still cut off. Although the number of passable roads is increasing day by day thanks to the hard work, roads that were passable in the mornings for a while after the disaster became impassable in the evenings.

Multiple Landslides Heighten Secondary Disaster Risks in Noto Earthquake-Affected Areas as Snowmelt Season Arrives

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

 Keisuke Nishi (1st photo)

 One after another, LDP factions are declaring their dissolution. The last general meeting of the Seiwa-kai, which once had 100 members and produced five prime ministers, was held in Tokyo, and here is a report on the meeting.

Political Responsibility Evades All as &#8216;Seiwa-kai&#8217; Holds Final Meeting: Yoshiro Mori&#8217;s Alarming Agenda

 Princess Aiko, who will graduate from Gakushuin University in April this year, has announced that she will start working for the Japanese Red Cross Society in April. ......

Princess Aiko&#8217;s Surprising Career Move: Opting for Employment at Japanese Red Cross over Graduate Studies or Overseas Study

 Kyodo News/Afro

 For several days from February 1 in Tokyo and Kanagawa, parents and children are seen moving from morning to night. The reason for this is the junior high school entrance exam. Despite the declining birthrate, junior high school entrance examinations in the Tokyo metropolitan area continue to be a hot topic.

Admission to Desired School Yet Parents Suffer: Harrowing Reality of Junior High School Entrance Exams and the Aftermath Reveals a Billing Hell of Over 20 Million Yen

 Shinji Hamasaki

 In the midst of the 10th year of the divisional war, a 2.5-hour banquet was held in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, with a full lineup of executives, including Seiji Takayama, assistant head of the Yamaguchigumi, and Shomei Takeuchi, the head of the Yamaguchigumi VI.

 In late January, a birthday party for the leader of the Yamaguchigumi VI, Shinobu Tsukasa, was held at a certain place in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture. Amidst a heightened sense of tension, with plainclothes police officers providing security, the boss was in a good mood as he left the venue. This may be a sign of his composure in the face of the split war, which has entered its final phase....

Tense Capture: Woman&#8217;s Voice Singing Sakamoto Fuyumi Song Heard at Chairman Shinobu Tsukasa&#8217;s &#8217;82nd Birthday Party&#8217; of the Sixth Generation Yamaguchi-gumi, as &#8216;Bursting Smile&#8217; Captured!

 Born in 1987. He covers a wide range of topics, including sports, economics, incidents, and overseas affairs. He is the author of "Surviving the COVID-19 crisis: Taxi Industry Survival. Aim for Koshien! The Insatiable Challenge of a Preparatory School Baseball Club" and many other composition books.

 Shimei Kurita

 Shimei Kurita, Kyodo News

 In Warabi City, where approximately 8,500 foreigners reside, 11.3% of the population is foreign. What are the thoughts of the foreigners living here? We sought to find out.

Nationality Revealed through Behavior: Serious Polarization Among Warabi City Foreigners

 Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa was called an "old lady" by Vice President Taro Aso. However, she is highly regarded within the party, and some are calling for her to be the next presidential candidate. The first of them is the former Prime Minister Aso. ......

Mr. Shizuka Kamei Warns of Female Prime Minister Potential Amid Deputy Prime Minister Aso&#8217;s Old Hag Remark

 Born in Taiwan in 1976. Winner of TV Tokyo's "TV Champion" in 2002 and 2007. He loves cooking, sweets, and alcohol, with a focus on fine dining and hotel gourmet cuisine. He writes easy-to-understand articles with his unique perspective on everything from inflammatory incidents to gastronomy and trends, and from the state of food to issues facing restaurants. He is also a judge, lecturer, producer, and consultant.

 Dong Long

 A restaurant posing as an affiliate of Tori Kikin charged customers a "seat charge and weekend fee" as the restaurant's "original rules. Many restaurants have their own rules. What kind of rules exist and how should they be dealt with?

Mastering Establishment Rules: Seating Fees, Weekend Rates, and Time Limits for a Smooth First Visit

 Junya Ito, a member of Japan's national soccer team, has been criminally charged by the Osaka Prefectural Police by two women for semi-forcible sexual intercourse and other crimes. Ito's side, on the other hand, has "counter-sued" the two women for false accusations, and the situation has become a quagmire. ......

Lawyer for Soccer Player Junya Ito, Accused of Sexual Assault, Explains Decision to Release Accuser&#8217;s &#8220;Jersey Video&#8221;

 Nonfiction writer. After working for the Sankei Shimbun in the National Police Agency Press Club, the Metropolitan Police Department, the Kanagawa Prefectural Police Department, the Judicial Press Club, and the National Tax Agency Press Club, he went freelance. His recent book is "How We Live: Money, Women, and Quitting Time of the Modern Yakuza" (Kodansha + Alpha Shinsho).

 Masahiro Ojima

 Satoshi Kirishima's "confession" of his real name caused a commotion in Japan. In fact, the day after that, the day of the change of police commissioner was coming up. Why did Kirishima reveal his real name at the end of his career? A veteran public security police officer deciphers the true reason.

National Police Agency Welcomes New Commissioner General Amidst Speculation Over Kiryu Toshi&#8217;s Confession

 Blank paper, green

 The "Gunkan Mansion" is a famous apartment building in Shinjuku. The 50-year-old building, famous for its eccentric design, is rumored to be demolished this year. We take a closer look at this hidden gem of Shinjuku.

Will 50 Years of History Vanish This Year? Crisis Looms for Shinjuku&#8217;s Outlandishly Designed Battleship Mansion

 Text: Hironori Jinno (nonfiction writer)

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Rogue businessmen and swindlers gathered and did whatever they wanted, including selling water pipes that "won't be usable until summer.

 The Noto Peninsula earthquake occurred on January 1. While traces of the disaster still remain, the number of crooks and swindlers taking advantage of the confusion in the affected areas is said to be increasing rapidly. What is happening in the Noto Peninsula, which has been hit by heavy snowfall?

Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Exploiting Snow-Stricken Victims as &#8216;Opportunities&#8217; &#8211; Despicable Villains Laugh in Face of Tragedy

 Born in 1976. After working as editor-in-chief of a monthly magazine and as a reporter for a weekly magazine, she became a freelance journalist. She is the author of "Prostitution Island: Report on Watakanojima, the Last Shangri-La" and "Report on Street Prostitution in Kabukicho, Shinjuku. He also wrote the original story for the comic "Prostitution Island 1981.

 Mizuho Takagi

 How did various genres of adult entertainment and related things come into being? Nonfiction writer Mizuho Takagi traces the roots of these genres in her "Reporto: The Birth of the Sex Industry. In this first installment, we explore the roots of the "happening bar.

Birth of Adult Entertainment the Origin Story of Happening Bars

 Mizuho Takagi's "Reporto: The Birth of the Sex Industry," Part 1: "Happening Bar" Part 2. Happening bars were born out of "happenings," but as they became major entertainment venues, they became something far different from what those who first created them had in mind. ......

Hap Bar&#8217;s Evolution from Enthusiastic Hangout to Disappointing Pickup Joint

 Kumiko Kato

 Hiroto Kato

 Scoop!　Automotive journalist Kumiko Kato delves into the alleged relationship between Sompo Japan and Big Motor.

 In January, Sompo Japan released its final report on Big Motor's alleged fraud. This marked the end of the honeymoon relationship between the two companies. ...... On the other hand, there is a "certain fact" that was not mentioned in the report. What is it? ......

Allegations on Sompo Japan Employee Tasked with Factory Manager Duties at Big Motor

 Yuuki Okukubo (Journalist)

 Can we allow them to go unchecked? - They can be bought for 10,000 yen each and are indistinguishable from the real thing.

 The number of counterfeit my number cards is increasing all over Japan. As an applicant, I contacted a vendor who was looking for a black market job making and selling counterfeit cards on a Chinese social networking site. We directly interviewed the Chinese my number card counterfeiting ring!

Chinese National ID Forgery Ring’s Made in 3 Days

 On January 24, Fumitoshi Sasaki was sentenced to seven years in prison by the Tokyo District Court for the stabbing to death of a gang leader in Akihabara, Tokyo, in 2010. The distorted relationship between the victim and the assailant was revealed. ......

Akihabara Yakuza Leader Stabbing Case Exposes Distorted Courtroom Dynamics

 Works as a freelance writer mainly for 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 Abegawa

 Kenji Kawato

 The "Regulating Basin" infrastructure tour, held only during the cold season, is very popular. The tour takes visitors on a tour of the huge tunnel, which is about 4.5 km long from north to south and has a storage capacity of 540,000 m3, located about 40 m underground.

Cold Season Exclusive: Explore Kannana Underground&#8217;s &#8216;Regulating Pond&#8217; and Flood Protection Tunnel

 Hiroyuki Komatsu (1st photo), courtesy of Mr. Hiramatsu (2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th photos), Kyodo News (3rd photo)

 NHK has announced that Mio Imada (26) will play the heroine in its 2013 morning drama series "Anpan". How did Mr. and Mrs. Takashi Yanase, creators of "Anpanman," which still enjoys great popularity among children, meet?

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Restaurant Owner Allegedly Assaults Teenage Woman After Closing His Restaurant

Total Tenbosu’s Surprising Stumbling Block: Being Too Perfect, Skills Too Advanced

Osaka Governor Yoshimura’s ‘Tight Security’ Mystery: Bulletproof Briefcases and Guarded Vigilance

Karata Erika’s Rise: From Scandal to International Stardom, Embracing Villainous Roles!

Riding the Wave? Expert Insights on Japan’s Booming Stock Market and New NISA Strategies for Beginners

Multiple Landslides Heighten Secondary Disaster Risks in Noto Earthquake-Affected Areas as Snowmelt Season Arrives

Political Responsibility Evades All as ‘Seiwa-kai’ Holds Final Meeting: Yoshiro Mori’s Alarming Agenda

Princess Aiko’s Surprising Career Move: Opting for Employment at Japanese Red Cross over Graduate Studies or Overseas Study

Admission to Desired School Yet Parents Suffer: Harrowing Reality of Junior High School Entrance Exams and the Aftermath Reveals a Billing Hell of Over 20 Million Yen

Tense Capture: Woman’s Voice Singing Sakamoto Fuyumi Song Heard at Chairman Shinobu Tsukasa’s ’82nd Birthday Party’ of the Sixth Generation Yamaguchi-gumi, as ‘Bursting Smile’ Captured!

Nationality Revealed through Behavior: Serious Polarization Among Warabi City Foreigners

Mr. Shizuka Kamei Warns of Female Prime Minister Potential Amid Deputy Prime Minister Aso’s Old Hag Remark

Mastering Establishment Rules: Seating Fees, Weekend Rates, and Time Limits for a Smooth First Visit

Lawyer for Soccer Player Junya Ito, Accused of Sexual Assault, Explains Decision to Release Accuser’s “Jersey Video”

National Police Agency Welcomes New Commissioner General Amidst Speculation Over Kiryu Toshi’s Confession

Will 50 Years of History Vanish This Year? Crisis Looms for Shinjuku’s Outlandishly Designed Battleship Mansion

Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Exploiting Snow-Stricken Victims as ‘Opportunities’ – Despicable Villains Laugh in Face of Tragedy

Birth of Adult Entertainment the Origin Story of Happening Bars

Hap Bar’s Evolution from Enthusiastic Hangout to Disappointing Pickup Joint

Allegations on Sompo Japan Employee Tasked with Factory Manager Duties at Big Motor

Chinese National ID Forgery Ring’s Made in 3 Days

Akihabara Yakuza Leader Stabbing Case Exposes Distorted Courtroom Dynamics

Cold Season Exclusive: Explore Kannana Underground’s ‘Regulating Pond’ and Flood Protection Tunnel

Behind the Scenes of NHK Morning Drama Anpan Insights from the Final Editor