 Yuta Tabuse, 44, is still active with the Utsunomiya Brexit of the Basketball B-League at the age of 44. We interview him as he looks back on his basketball career!

Still Chasing the Dream: Yuta Tabuse on His NBA Ambition

 A corporate employee and writer who eats Chinese food in Tokyo. While in college, he studied abroad at Fudan University in Shanghai for a year and fell in love with Chinese food. Currently, while working for an IT company, he eats his way around newly opened Chinese restaurants in Tokyo.

 Asei

 In recent years, "Gachi-Chuka" restaurants have been gaining momentum, especially in Ikebukuro and Nishi-Kawaguchi. These restaurants, popular among those who seek a deep taste of the local area, are often located next to love hotels, or even on the first floor of love hotels.

Love Hotel Streets Hide Tokyo’s Best Chinese Food?

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 The LDP presidential election has been a hot topic, with Hiroyuki making an appearance in the debate. Shinjiro Koizumi is leading the race with his youthfulness, but he has been plagued by a series of unexpected "blunders. ......

Hiroyuki Mocks Koizumi’s English as Crucial Diplomatic Event Looms Over Leadership Contest

 Shikama Aki

 The Osaka-Kansai Expo will soon be coming to a close. The "Expo Ticket Site" will continue to show "full" until the closing day of the Expo. The Expo site is showing a "full house" status until the closing day of the event. However, this year's Expo was supposed to be a "line-free Expo," a concept that was widely promoted at the beginning.

Why People Are Sleeping in Line for the Expo That Promised No Waiting

 Ryo Sakamoto (former head of the Culture and Society Department of Tokyo Sports Newspaper)

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 It seems that President Trump's "pressure" on speech is only increasing. Jimmy Kimmel, the host of the famous show, was forced to leave the show at one point, but within a week he announced that he was coming back. President Trump is pissed off. ......

U.S. TV Show Halted Under Trump’s Pressure Revived by Hollywood Celebrities

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 A man who runs a guesthouse in Okayama Prefecture was sentenced to 26 years in prison. He is alleged to have sexually assaulted 10 female guests by drugging them with sleeping pills. The man had consistently denied the charges since his arrest. The court was stunned by his shocking testimony.

Courtroom Gasps as Guesthouse Owner Blames Dark Shadow for Assaults

 Takeo Shintai

 On September 25, strong men in hakama gathered in a quiet residential area in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture. What was taking place was a "sake meeting for the succession of the chairman" of the Kodokai, the core organization of the Yamaguchigumi VI. We report the inside story with tense photos of the scene.

Inside the Succession Ceremony That Shook Japan’s Underworld

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 NON challenges the role of a "dark hero" who aims to become a female Go player in ABEMA's original drama. The underlying theme is "Yutaka Mizutani!

 Nine years have passed since she announced in FRIDAY that she would change her name to ″Non″ and make a fresh start. He has been expanding his activities as a singer and picture book author, and this year he will return to his roots as an actor. For the first time in his career, he took on the challenge of playing a difficult role. What is the underlying theme "Yutaka Mizutani"?

From Struggles to Strength: Non on the 9-Year Journey That Defined Her

 Nakahira Ryo

 Shinji Hasuo

 A man was accused of sexually assaulting a woman by saying she was possessed by an evil spirit and calling it "exorcism. The victim's statement read out at the second trial revealed the details of his elaborate tactics.

It Can’t Be Purged Without Sex — The Vile Exorcism Scam That Turned Into Sexual Assault

 Ippei Hara

 Following "Downtown DX" that ended in June, "Hamachan! which Masatoshi Hamada was the MC of, also came to an end. The announcement of the end of the show on the day of the final episode was unusual, and even the fans were concerned. ......

Hama-chan ga! Cancelled on Its Final Day — Rift Grows Between Hamada and Yomiuri TV

 Afro

 North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's successor is likely to be his daughter, Jue. However, the succession of power is not likely to be smooth. The Kim family has a history of bloody infighting. We will analyze the possible future conflict between the two daughters.

Tensions Rise in North Korea as Kim’s Sister and Daughter Emerge as Rival Heirs

 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. He was a member of "Honjamaka," a comedy duo with Toshiaki Megumi, and has been active as an actor and a voice actor in addition to variety shows such as "Ganso! Debuya" (TV TOKYO), as well as an actor and voice actor. Currently, he is the Friday MC of "Yoji Goji Days" (TV TOKYO), and is also active on YouTube and Instagram.

 Hidehiko Ishizuka

 Honjamaka" Hidehiko Ishizuka's "Mai-ai~" Days vol.29

 Hidehiko Ishizuka of "Honjamaka" introduces three of his favorite restaurant chains! Back fat so thick you'd think you were a planetarium star? You can go to heaven alive! What kind of restaurant will you be at? ......

Even the steam is delicious! My Favorite Restaurant Chain Part 1&#8243; by Hidehiko Ishizuka of &#8220;Honjamaka

 Aflo

 An appeal trial was held for a former popular male idol in South Korea. The man allegedly sexually assaulted a group of drunken women. At the first trial, he was convicted for 3 years and 6 months. We would like to introduce the man's argument for extenuating circumstances at the appeals court.

Former Male Idol on Trial for Group Sexual Assault of Intoxicated Woman

 On September 8, the Kawagoe branch of the Saitama District Court held the trial of a 48-year-old teacher who had voyeuristically photographed a female student at the elementary school where he worked. The defendant admitted the crime and apologized. However, the tactics used to commit the crime were sophisticated, and the defendant's twisted passion was poured into the crime.

Elementary School Teacher’s Twisted Obsession: Hidden Camera Crimes Branded Murder of the Soul

 Three men were arrested for feeding their former colleagues food containing feces. This article reports in detail on what can only be described as an egregious crime.

Osaka Torture Case: Victim Forced to Eat Feces and Electrocuted by Coworkers in Shocking Abuse Incident

 Ryo Nakahira

 The third trial of a former judo school principal who was accused of 10 crimes, including indecent assault of nine students. In her statement of opinion, the mother of one of the victims expressed her anger toward the defendant, and what did the defendant say that infuriated the victim's family?

[Judo School Sexual Assault Trial – Part 2] Defendant’s Comments on Sex Offenders Spark Outrage Among Victims’ Families

 The third trial was held for a former judo school principal who was charged with 10 crimes, including indecent assault, for sexually assaulting nine students. In her statement, one of the mothers of the victims tearfully expressed her anger at the defendant.

[Judo School Sexual Assault Trial – Part 1] Inside the Mind of the Accused: The Chilling Fetishes Revealed in Court

 The LDP presidential election has revealed the Koizumi campaign's "stealth". How much will the loss of Shinjiro, who is leading the race and trying to "run away with the lead," affect the outcome of the election? ......

Shinjiro Koizumi’s New Trouble: Misleading Shine Muscat Story Spreads Online

 Sting came to Japan for his Japan tour. Sting showed a "divine response" by signing autographs for fans at Tokyo Station. However, when one of the fans offered him some of "THE POLICE" goods, his attitude changed drastically, saying "No Police. What was the reason?

Seventy-Year-Old Sting Impresses With His Body and Turns Away From His Old Band

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Don't drink beer until you throw up", "Manners of eating are important"... Many sayings left by the ancient Egyptians are said to be relevant to the present day. Why do so many of them make sense even though they were said 4,000 years ago? We take a closer look at the background of these sayings.

A modern proverb, &#8220;Don&#8217;t drink beer until you puke,&#8221; reveals the &#8220;daily life&#8221; of the ancient Egyptians 4,000 years ago.

 Kyodo News

 There were big-name yakuza bosses who did everything for money and were willing to resort to violence. ...... In contrast to such yakuza, there were also big-name gang leaders who continued to pursue the "chivalrous way. Kikuji Minamide, a "chivalrous lawyer" who worked with them, recounts an anecdote.

A fatherly figure, an artistic side&#8230; &#8220;The realities of legendary bosses&#8221; as told by a &#8220;chivalrous lawyer&#8221; who fought against the Violence Against Chivalry Act.

 Local leaders are always in the news. Okinawa Mayor Kosa Nanjo was found to be a "sexual harasser" by a third-party committee, and a no-confidence motion was passed with a majority of votes in favor. The two options are resignation or dissolution of the city council, but what is even more noteworthy is the fact that ......

Mayor Kosae Nanjo&#8217;s Sexual Harassment Recognition &#8220;Resignation Alone Will Not Be Enough&#8221;.

 Takashi Hotta

 A look back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago [Playback]. On September 15, 1995, Michio Watanabe, a politician widely known for his strong personality, passed away. What was the "persistence" that he kept burning until his death?

Playback &#8217;95] &#8220;I&#8217;m so disappointed&#8230;&#8221; &#8220;Michi&#8221; Michio Watanabe showed his &#8220;persistence to become prime minister&#8221; at the moment of his death.

 Ippei Hara (6th photo)

 In mid-August, Tomoko Tabata was performing on stage at the Shinbashi Enbujo. Her husband, Yoshinori Okada, was waiting outside the backstage entrance with a latte in his hand. When Tabata came out with a related party, Okada chilled with her, and the sight of the "lovey-dovey" couple was heartwarming.

Tomoko Tabata and Yoshinori Okada, waiting outside the theater for their wives to finish the show with lattes in their hands&#8230; Tomoko Tabata and Yoshinori Okada, still the &#8220;happily married&#8221; couple they always have been.

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