 Takuma Arimura

 The 28th Osaka Auto Messe 2025 was held from February 7 to 9. Custom cars by Toyota, Mitsubishi, Daihatsu, and others were on display, as well as the favorite car of Shofukutei Shohei. Not only cars, but also beautiful female companions decorated the venue...

Another year, another great turnout! Beautiful Companions at Osaka Auto Messe 2025

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 Shinji Ishimaru caused a stir in last year's Tokyo gubernatorial election, winning over 1.6 million votes, second only to incumbent Yuriko Koike. However, he was suspected of violating the Public Offices Election Law in that election, and ......

Shinji Ishimaru, &#8220;violating the Public Election Law,&#8221; held a press conference with TV Asahi and then Nikkan Gendai&#8230;still &#8220;biting&#8221; at the media.

 In this issue of "Playback," we look back at what this magazine was reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In April 2003, Kako started her university life at ICU. The magazine captured her appearance at the orientation.

Playback] Taking the bus to the university!  Kako looks cute even in a simple outfit!

 One year has passed since the Haneda Airport plane crash. Amidst a string of accidents in the overcrowded skies, the existence of air traffic controllers has come under close scrutiny. We asked Mr. Towerman, a former air traffic controller and aviation expert, about the work of air traffic controllers and the problems they face.

One year after the Haneda accident&#8230;A series of accidents has brought the &#8220;work of air traffic controllers&#8221; into the spotlight

 Shinji Hasuo

 A man who was unable to move was robbed of his wallet containing a large amount of cash from his pouch.

 A Vietnamese "hacker" was arrested for repeatedly picking pockets on a train. He was said to have repeatedly committed thefts on the JR Saikyo Line, which was packed with passengers at the end of the train. Recently, there has been a sharp increase in Vietnamese crime. A journalist who used to be a detective explains the special background in an easy-to-understand manner.

On the crowded Saikyo Line late at night&#8230; Foreign &#8220;hackers&#8221; &#8220;repeatedly steal in crowded trains?

 Nakahira

 Michiko Watanabe, 55, is accused of murder and abandonment of a corpse for killing her mother-in-law (then 68 years old) and dumping her body under the floor. How was the defendant driven into a corner?

The shocking reason why the family &#8220;didn&#8217;t notice&#8221; the absence of the mother for a week.

 Kyodo News (first photo), Shinji Hasuo (second photo)

 Michiko Watanabe, 55, is accused of murder and abandoning her mother-in-law, who was 68 years old at the time, by dumping her body under the floor. What was the shocking testimony she revealed at her trial?

A housewife in her fifties who raped her mother-in-law reveals the shocking feelings she had immediately after the crime.

 Financial planner and representative of Rapport Consulting Office. After graduating from Nagoya University's Faculty of Engineering, he worked for a securities company and an insurance agency before setting up his own business. He is a first-class financial planning technician, CFP®, certified real estate transaction specialist, and sauna and spa professional.

 Hiroki Takekuni

 Afro (first picture)

 JAL and ANA are well-known as popular shareholder benefits among travel lovers, but their popularity has been diminishing in recent years. On the other hand, "lodging-related" shareholder benefits are attracting attention. Let us introduce some "shareholder benefit stocks" that allow you to enjoy travel at a reasonable price.

Dormy Inn over JAL and ANA! The &#8220;shareholder special benefit&#8221; for travelers is changing due to the rising cost of lodging&#8230; What do money professionals recommend?

 Nakahira Ryo

 Shinji Hasuo (first photo), Kyodo News (second photo)

 Michiko Watanabe, 55, is accused of murder and abandonment of a corpse for killing her mother-in-law, then 68, and dumping her body under the floor. Her motive was revealed at her first trial before a jury.

The &#8220;sniveling mother-in-law relationship&#8221; that drove a housewife in her fifties to commit a murder.

 Takuto Suzuki

 Fuji TV's "redo press conference" lasted an unprecedented 10 hours. On the day of the press conference, an "incident" occurred in front of the Fuji TV don's mansion.

Hieda, let&#8217;s go to the press conference!&#8221; Loud nuisance in front of Fuji TV don&#8217;s mansion&#8230; The whole tense situation&#8230;

 Yukiko Fukuyama (1st photo)

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. This time, we report on the February 4, 2005 issue, which reported on the kidnapping and murder of a girl in Nara, Japan. The arrested man was found guilty of multiple "extra crimes.

Playback &#8217;05] Arrest Warrant Issued for Another Case&#8230; Nara Girl Kidnapped and Murdered: Suspected Perpetrator&#8217;s &#8220;Hentai Extra Crimes

 Sono Aida

 Illegal gambling through online casinos is spreading, and it was reported that comedians such as "Reiwa Roman" Takahira Kuruma, who won the M-1 Grand Prix for the first time in history, were arbitrarily interviewed by the Metropolitan Police Department. ......

Online Casino Reported on M-1 Champion&#8230;Experts Point Out &#8220;Possibility of Illegality for Commercial Performers, Too&#8221;

 It was in late January that we spotted Meiku Hata, starring in the movie "My Little Brother's Sorry," which is currently in theaters. It was late January, and it was on the set of "Kimi wa Tokubetsu," a movie to be released in June, in the bitterly cold weather. Even though it was during the daytime, it was so cold that he looked relieved to have a cup of coffee.

Mei Hata Bundled Up for Extreme Cold Gears Up for a 2025 Breakout

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 The "entertainment of female TV announcers" was brought into the spotlight by the Bunshun report on Fuji Television Network. However, there is a female freelance announcer who used to be said to "always show up at old men's drinking parties" and is now said to be on the winning side. ......

Successful Female Freelance Announcer&#8217;s Attitude Towards Drinking Parties Amid Female Announcer Reception Issue

 Hirotsuru Fujiyama

 Yoshito Murata

 Ren Meguro of "Snow Man" has been a hit in a succession of dramas and movies in which he has starred. It seems that the reason for the endless offers is not only his ability but also his humanity. ......

Staff Praise for Meguro Ren&#8217;s Excellent Customer Service Leads to Overwhelming Offers

 Blank Green

 The host industry has been seeking to improve its soundness since last April, when the "sales receipt" system was abolished under self-imposed regulations. The Diet is likely to consider such regulations again, but what is happening to the hosts in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district? We interviewed them to find out the latest situation.

Shinjuku Kabukicho&#8217;s Persistent Financial Troubles from Account Receivable to Advance

 Aki Shikama

 ANA and JAL's "time sale" of domestic airline tickets is becoming a standard practice. Immediately after the start of the sale, it is still difficult to get through to the reservation screen. We ask a travel journalist about the best routes and points to keep in mind.

ANA and JAL&#8217;s Time Sale Happens Every Month and It&#8217;s Perfect for Domestic Travel

 Yusuke Kondo

 KAT-TUN, the three members of KAT-TUN, is finally breaking up. ...... Kazuya Kamenashi has announced that he will leave STARTO at the end of March. With his independence, the 25-year old group has come to an end. ......

Kazuya Kamenashi&#8217;s Departure Agency Scandal and KAT-TUN&#8217;s Split

 Mukai and Kuninaka, a couple known for their dandy ways, were spotted in a shopping district in Tokyo. The report details the couple's intimate shopping spree while their children were at elementary school, and their future plans.

Double Take Moment: Mukai Osamu &#038; Kuninaka Ryoko&#8217;s Afternoon Shopping Stuns Shoppers

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 Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Aika Kanda says she can no longer honestly enjoy her daily backstage bento. The reason for this is the "tendon bento" that quickly became popular after the COVID-19 crisis, but has since disappeared, and the "standard backstage bento" that has always existed. This is the composition of a "talent...

Freelance Announcer Ai Kanda Talks Variety Talents and Their Green Room Meals

 Afro

 On February 12, Mrs. Devi held a press conference in Tokyo to announce the launch of a new party, the "12 (Wannyan) Peace Party," and that she would run for the House of Councillors in the summer election. However, as she is a popular personality who has been featured in many commercials and TV programs, there have been some ripples ......

Devi Fujin Softens Candidacy Statement After Surprise from ItteQ and Advertisers

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Playback] Taking the bus to the university! Kako looks cute even in a simple outfit!

One year after the Haneda accident…A series of accidents has brought the “work of air traffic controllers” into the spotlight

On the crowded Saikyo Line late at night… Foreign “hackers” “repeatedly steal in crowded trains?

The shocking reason why the family “didn’t notice” the absence of the mother for a week.

A housewife in her fifties who raped her mother-in-law reveals the shocking feelings she had immediately after the crime.

Dormy Inn over JAL and ANA! The “shareholder special benefit” for travelers is changing due to the rising cost of lodging… What do money professionals recommend?

The “sniveling mother-in-law relationship” that drove a housewife in her fifties to commit a murder.

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