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 On January 6, the Imperial Household Agency announced that Princess Noriko Akishino, 57, has been in poor health since last year. She has now returned to her official duties, but the cause of her poor health is believed to be autonomic nervous system problems and stress...

Princess Kiko Worries About Prince Hisahito&#8217;s Health and Schooling Amidst Pressure

 Shigeki Katano (1st and 2nd photos), Masayuki Kikuchi (3rd and 4th photos)

 In this issue of "Playback," we look back at what this magazine was reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we will look back at what Prime Minister Koizumi was doing in Roppongi on the night that the order to deploy the Self-Defense Forces to Iraq was issued in January 2004. The following is a report on the night of the order to deploy the Self-Defense Forces to Iraq.

Playback &#8217;04] Prime Minister Koizumi&#8217;s face was bright red and his eyes were glazed over&#8230; Prime Minister Koizumi got drunk in Roppongi on the night of the Iraqi invasion.

 Shinji Hasuo

 A couple in their twenties attacked an elderly man in his eighties, saying that a bicycle tire hit him. They threw him down and kicked his legs, seriously injuring him for two months. The husband admitted the crime and the wife denied it. What was the couple's surprising motive for the assault?

Elderly couple in their 20s&#8221; kicked a man in his 80s in the leg.

 The Weekly Bunshun (a weekly magazine) reported that "Speed Wagon" Kazutaka Ozawa (50), who was reported to have "played the role of a female attendant" for "Downtown" Hitoshi Matsumoto (60), has decided to refrain from entertainment activities from January 13. The report was published by Bunshun.

I pity him too much. &#8230;&#8230; The unexpected &#8220;splash&#8221; that &#8220;Speed Wagon&#8221; Jun Idoda receives for Hitoshi Matsumoto&#8217;s woman problem.

 Kyodo News (2nd photo)

 After the earthquake hit the Noto Peninsula, Self-Defense Forces (SDF) personnel have been working hard to recover from the disaster. The work conditions of the Self-Defense Forces personnel, who work with a burning sense of mission, have turned out to be far harsher than the general public can imagine.

Arguments over &#8220;going&#8221; or &#8220;not going&#8221; to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake Disaster Dispatch&#8230;Unknown &#8220;too severe&#8221; work conditions of Self-Defense Forces personnel

 Wakako Tako

 NHK's announcement of the tsunami warning was too scary." After the Noto Peninsula earthquake struck on January 1, a number of such tweets temporarily appeared on social networking sites. However, this changed drastically after a tweet from Hajime Suzuki of the Acoustic Research Institute of Japan.

Izumi Yamauchi&#8217;s announcement during the disaster that went from criticism to praise in one fell swoop&#8230;had its roots in a 2017 study session

 "Make me a top idol..." The "men's underground idols" who take money from underage girls by whispering "Make me a top idol.... The report shows the malicious ways in which they force the girls into prostitution in order to make money for themselves.

Mens&#8217; underground idol &#8220;too malicious trick&#8221; to take money from underage girls.

 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

 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

 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!

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Princess Kiko Worries About Prince Hisahito’s Health and Schooling Amidst Pressure

Playback ’04] Prime Minister Koizumi’s face was bright red and his eyes were glazed over… Prime Minister Koizumi got drunk in Roppongi on the night of the Iraqi invasion.

Elderly couple in their 20s” kicked a man in his 80s in the leg.

I pity him too much. …… The unexpected “splash” that “Speed Wagon” Jun Idoda receives for Hitoshi Matsumoto’s woman problem.

Arguments over “going” or “not going” to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake Disaster Dispatch…Unknown “too severe” work conditions of Self-Defense Forces personnel

Izumi Yamauchi’s announcement during the disaster that went from criticism to praise in one fell swoop…had its roots in a 2017 study session

Mens’ underground idol “too malicious trick” to take money from underage girls.

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

Analyzing the Strengths of Nine Female Prime Minister Candidates