 Takuma Arimura

 Self-Defense Force officers working in the disaster relief efforts following the Noto Peninsula earthquake. They have been mobilized as a joint task force that transcends the boundaries between land, sea, and air forces, and about 10,000 of them are engaged in this disaster relief mission. What are they doing in the field?

Why The Self-Defense Forces Couldn’t Deploy Simultaneously to the Disaster Area

 It is still fresh in our minds that two pets left in the cargo hold of a JAL aircraft were killed in a tragic collision with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft at Haneda Airport on January 2. Many pets also suffered from the Noto Peninsula earthquake.

Pets Present Growing Concern in Noto Earthquake Affected Zones

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 In recent years, the age for making a debut as a host or cabaret host has been getting younger and younger. We asked some of the cast members working in Kabukicho about the reasons for this!

High School Students Dream of Cabaret Girls and Host Roles, Social Media Speeding Up Trend Towards Younger Debut Ages in Nightlife Industry

 Shinji Hasuo

 A man was arrested for allegedly soliciting a runaway girl through a social networking service for the purpose of indecency. He knew that the girl was under 16 years old and committed the crime. He touched the girl at his home and at a hotel. We would like to introduce the man's appalling story.

An Obscene College Student Who Solicited Runaway Junior High School Girls on Social Networking Sites

 Masahiro Ojima

 Kyodo News

 The Ehime Starbucks shooting incident shocked the public. Amid such a situation, "cafes are a surprisingly good target," said a gang member who had once been shot at a coffee shop. The gangster tells the story behind the incident and the horror of being shot in the past.

Ehime Starbucks Shooting: Executives Speak Up About  Fear of Coffee Shop Attacks

 Jiji Press

 Two defendants, former male students at Shiga University of Medical Science, have been convicted. The three, along with another student, sexually assaulted the then 21-year-old female student in a group. This is an unprecedented rape case. We reveal their despicable tactics.

Former Medical Student Accused of Assaulting and Filming Female Students Stuns Court with Unbelievable Testimony

 Sayuri Saito

 The international ski resort "Niseko" is getting hotter and hotter with the first winter season after the COVID-19 crisis. Hourly wages are on the rise, with some job sites offering wages of 1,500 yen per hour, and even more than 2,000 yen per hour.

Horiemon Joins the Buzz as Louis Vuitton Opens with Hourly Wage ¥2,000 in Niseko, the Elite&#8217;s Hub

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 On January 18, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's (66) sudden declaration of the dissolution of his faction caused quite a stir in Nagata-cho. However, there was a tricky calculation behind Prime Minister Kishida's declaration.

Calculation of Prime Minister Kishida&#8217;s Faction Dissolution Behind Abe Faction&#8217;s Dispersal

 Masahiro Kawayanagi

 One month has passed since the Noto earthquake. The local people are still living in despair and anxiety. In the port, the coast has risen up to 4 meters, destroying the fishing industry. Inland, they are threatened by the collapse of an "earth dam. This is a photo report from the affected areas.

Noto Earthquake Devastates Fishing Industry and Port, Elicits Local Grief

 On January 14, just before the two-week anniversary of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited Wajima City and other areas in Ishikawa Prefecture to inspect the affected areas. His stay lasted only about 30 minutes. Some people were critical of the short time he spent in contact with the local residents.

Criticism Arises Over Prime Minister Kishida&#8217;s Brief Visit

 Water and sewage systems were destroyed by the Noto earthquake. Even in residences that were only slightly affected by the earthquake, toilets are not functioning. The deterioration of the toilet environment increases the risk of infectious disease outbreaks and malnutrition, so it is hoped that the situation will improve as soon as possible. ......

Men&#8217;s Urinals in Disaster Zone Face Serious Toilet Conditions

 Russian President Vladimir Putin's eldest daughter was interviewed. It is unusual for President Putin's family to appear in the media. In the past, newspapers have closed down due to reports of his mistress. His former wife is also rumored to have been assassinated. What was the purpose of the eldest daughter's appearance?

Putin&#8217;s Eldest Daughter Breaks Taboo with Unprecedented Media Appearance

 The shooting took place in broad daylight at a cafe in Shikokuchuo City, Ehime Prefecture. The perpetrator is said to be a senior member of the Ikeda clan, and the future of the investigation is attracting attention. Why was the cafe chosen as the crime scene? There was a surprising reason.

Ehime Starbucks Shooting: Unusual Timing and Surprise Motive.

 Kumiko Kato

 Courtesy of Kumiko Kato (1st, 2nd, and 4th photos), Kyodo News (3rd photo)

 Last year, a number of people were arrested for being overcharged for roadside assistance services that come to the scene of car trouble. What kind of "double billing" is going on? Let's take a look at what kind of "double billing" is going on and how to prevent it, along with testimonies from experts.

Extortionate Roadside Service Charges 280,000 Yen for Stuck Car in Snow

 The issue of Big Motor's fraudulent insurance claims has reached a milestone. Kumiko Kato, automotive journalist, reads the "Final Report" revealed by Sompo Japan.

 Sompo Japan, which was said to be closely involved in the Big Motor insurance fraud claim issue, has released a final report prepared by a third-party committee. What is the "existence" that was not mentioned in the report? ......

Retiree Surge Amid Sompo Japan&#8217;s Final Report

 Hironori Jinno (nonfiction writer)

 Keisuke Nishi

 Following the Tokyo Olympics corruption case, will he get away with the political fund party slush fund issue as well? Even after moving into a high-grade nursing home, he still goes out to dinner in his wheelchair at night

 Former Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori and his wife have moved into a high-grade nursing home. Today, he again showed up for dinner at an ultra-luxurious hotel in his wheelchair. Will he be able to get away with the political fund party slush fund issue following the Tokyo Olympics corruption case?

Yoshiro Mori&#8217;s Lavish Hotel Dining with Average Spending Over 20,000 Yen

 Takeshi Kinugawa Afro (Yuriko Koike)

 Who will save the dying LDP? 

 Prime Minister Kishida's approval rating continues to drop to an all-time low. The LDP is on the verge of death, let alone in power. FRIDAY interviewed nine candidates to find out! We thoroughly analyzed the nine candidates!

Analyzing the Strengths of Nine Female Prime Minister Candidates

 Shinji Hamasaki

 Seiji Takayama, the young leader of Yamaguchigumi VI, landed at Tokyo Station in the middle of the day. Under high alert, he went to the funeral of a Sumiyoshi-kai executive. There, the Sumiyoshi-kai chairman and the Inagawa-kai chairman held a "yakuza summit". The inside story: ......

Yakuza Summit: Secrets Revealed at Sumiyoshi-kai Funeral

 Nonfiction writer and representative of NPO Third Place. Former 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. He is on Twitter (@thirdplace_npo)

 Miho Nakanishi

 Last November, a representative of a day service in Suita City, Osaka Prefecture, was arrested for assaulting a high school student who was a user at an after-school day service for children with disabilities. Why have assaults at facilities for people with disabilities occurred everywhere?

Employee Arrested in Disability Facility Assault Incident

 The reality of Piena, as depicted by a writer who is currently a student at Keio University. 2024, Kabukicho is now ...... the 80th issue

 For those who work in the nightlife world of Kabukicho, the year-end and New Year's holidays are said to be the best time to make money. People who spend the end of the year alone use the sex industry, and the cast members make money. Some sex workers spend all the money they make on the first day of the new year.

Kabukicho&#8217;s New Year: Intimate Moments and Shrine Visits with Clients

 Tomohiro Makino

 The new year has begun with a hint of uncertainty, and we would like to consider how the real estate market will develop this year.

 A new year has begun. The new year has begun with a sense of uneasiness, with a major earthquake and a serious accident at an airport, but how will this year's real estate market develop?

2024 Hotel Boom: Mixed Feelings in the Latest Real Estate Market.

 Shocking scoop! Local police and ambulances were dispatched to the scene, but no public announcement was made even 10 days after the attack!

 A wild boar invaded the prestigious golf course "The Classic Golf Club" in Miyawaka City, Fukuoka Prefecture. An elderly couple playing a round of golf and an employee who went to their aid were seriously injured. Inexplicably, no public announcement was made even 10 days after the incident. Something is going on. ......

Idemitsu Family President and Wife Attacked and Hospitalized Caused by Wild Boar in Gold Course

 A private arrest-type YouTuber was arrested. He allegedly threatened a man suspected of taking voyeuristic photos, saying, "You don't want to go to the police, do you? The trouble of the "private arrest" style YouTubers continues. We would like to introduce this horrifying report.

YouTube Creator Faces Extortion: Accused of Illicit Photos and Private Arrest Threats, Demanding Hush Money.

 Masahiro Kawayanagi (1st photo) Masayoshi Katayama, courtesy of a resident (3rd photo)

 What we can learn from the Noto Peninsula earthquake of M7.6, maximum intensity 7, and midwinter evening

 The Noto Peninsula earthquake has left more than 200 people dead or unaccounted for. Experts are sounding the alarm as the threat of a huge earthquake in Tokyo is increasing. The Tokyo metropolitan area is expected to be hit by a massive earthquake, with an estimated death toll of 500,000 people. What can we learn from the Noto earthquake...

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Why The Self-Defense Forces Couldn’t Deploy Simultaneously to the Disaster Area

Pets Present Growing Concern in Noto Earthquake Affected Zones

High School Students Dream of Cabaret Girls and Host Roles, Social Media Speeding Up Trend Towards Younger Debut Ages in Nightlife Industry

An Obscene College Student Who Solicited Runaway Junior High School Girls on Social Networking Sites

Ehime Starbucks Shooting: Executives Speak Up About Fear of Coffee Shop Attacks

Former Medical Student Accused of Assaulting and Filming Female Students Stuns Court with Unbelievable Testimony

Horiemon Joins the Buzz as Louis Vuitton Opens with Hourly Wage ¥2,000 in Niseko, the Elite’s Hub

Calculation of Prime Minister Kishida’s Faction Dissolution Behind Abe Faction’s Dispersal

Noto Earthquake Devastates Fishing Industry and Port, Elicits Local Grief

Criticism Arises Over Prime Minister Kishida’s Brief Visit

Men’s Urinals in Disaster Zone Face Serious Toilet Conditions

Putin’s Eldest Daughter Breaks Taboo with Unprecedented Media Appearance

Ehime Starbucks Shooting: Unusual Timing and Surprise Motive.

Extortionate Roadside Service Charges 280,000 Yen for Stuck Car in Snow

Retiree Surge Amid Sompo Japan’s Final Report

Yoshiro Mori’s Lavish Hotel Dining with Average Spending Over 20,000 Yen