 Afro Sports

 Rirai Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, aka "Rikuryu", won the gold medal in Figure Skating Pairs at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Their press conference on their triumphant return home unexpectedly turned into a flame war. ......

Rikuryu Controversy Sparks Backlash Over Relationship Question Japan US Differences Highlighted in Gossip Coverage

 JMPA

 Princess Kako visited the "Becoming" exhibition on March 2. She is usually busy from March onward. Although her younger brother, Prince Eugene, has completed his coming-of-age ceremony, his priority is his schoolwork. Kako's burden will be the same as before. What about her health and the future of her marriage?

Princess Kako Faces Health Concerns Amid Marriage Rumors and Busy Official Duties Starting in March

 Shinji Hasuo

 On the night of February 25, a commercial director, Shinji Hamasaki, was caught red-handed on suspicion of drinking alcohol and causing a collision. A former traffic investigator said, "One can of beer does not make it okay. What are the unexpected dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol?

Just One Can of Beer Can Lead to Irreversible Consequences Popular Commercial Director Reveals Unexpected Dangers of Drunk Driving

 Financial planner and representative of Rapport Consulting Office. After graduating from Nagoya University with a bachelor's degree in engineering, he worked for a securities company and an insurance agency before setting up his own business. He is a certified financial planning technician, CFP®, licensed real estate agent, and sauna and spa professional.

 Hiroki Takekuni

 Afro

 Now is the time to take advantage of the rising cost of food! We carefully select and introduce the most common shareholder special benefit plans for March, which is the most common month of the year for "food" shareholders, including treasures in the 50,000-yen range and "god" special benefits for restaurants that help household budgets such as "Marugame Seimen" and "Gyoza no Ousho"!

Top Dining Stock Perks in March Hidden Gems in the 50000 Yen Range Marugame Seimen Gyoza no Ohsho Mister Donut

 Why are human sexes so diverse, unlike those of many animals that have sex only for reproduction? Anthropologist Katsumi Okuno reveals the reasons from two perspectives: biological evolution and comparative culture.

Exploring Human Sexual Diversity: Is It an Evolutionary Outcome and What Is the Anthropology of Sex?

 Shinsuke Sakai

 Shinsuke Sakai (1st and 4th photos)

 China continues to take a hard-line stance toward Prime Minister Koichi's remarks on the Taiwan contingency. Mr. Yujihiko Matsumoto, a former LDP official who once served as a diplomatic bridge between Japan and Taiwan, talks about the current Japan-China and Japan-Taiwan relations.

Gao Shi&#8217;s Remarks on the Taiwan Emergency: A &#8220;Witness to History&#8221; Who Knew about the 1972 Diplomatic Crossing Speaks of &#8220;Taiwan-Japan Ties&#8221; and the Japan-China Crisis

 AFRO Kyodo News

 The Chinese economy appears to be doing well in 2013, achieving a GDP growth rate of 5%. However, it will now suffer from the "quadruple whammy" of falling real estate prices, sluggish domestic demand, declining population, and trade friction.

China’s Economy Faces Crisis Despite Xi Jinping’s Push Amid Slumping Real Estate and Trade Frictions

 They howled! Burned! A great comeback! Playback of Samurai Japan's Super Super Plays!

 The 9 most impressive plays of Samurai Japan, including the final against USA in the 5th WBC in 2011, the final against Korea in the 2nd WBC in 2009, and the final against Cuba in the 1st WBC in 2006, are selected for this special edition. Super Plays of the Samurai Japan, including the final against the U.S. in the 5th tournament in '23, the final against Korea in the 2nd tournament in '09, and the final against Cuba in the 1st tournament in '06!

Nine Most Emotional Moments That Shook All of Japan

 Kyodo News

 Ren Nikaido, 24, who won multiple medals at the Cortina Olympics in Milan, was presented with a 15 million yen reward from Nippon Breweries, the company she belongs to. However, the IOC had a "problem" with the presentation ceremony. Why was this?

JOC Criticizes Ceremony for Ski Jumper Ren Nikaido’s 15 Million Yen Reward as An Abnormal Situation

 Kotaro Tajiri

 Ryoji Shigemasa

 Legendary Samurai Reveal "Memories of Glory" ... Listen to the "golden words" to create a new history!

 Legendary Samurai Reveal "Memories of Glory" - The 1st WBC ... When Munenori Kawasaki was playing with the player of his dreams, he said, "I can't go home when Ichiro-san is hitting! He was so absorbed in the game that he produced the "God's Hand Sliding.

【WBC Special Feature】Munenori Kawasaki Recalls Memorable Moment During Ichiro’s At-Bat

 Kojiro Yamada

 Yuzuka Kikuchi, a sports caster, explains the highlights of the WBC (2026 World Baseball Classic), which starts on March 6! Kikuchi, a "baseball geek" who even keeps score, will give her analysis at .......


WBC Preview: Sports Caster Yuzuka Kikuchi Breaks Down Key Highlights Ahead of U.S. Final

 Yuuki Okukubo (freelance writer)

 Takao Kawakami (1st photo)

 Some pharmacies are being taken over by Chinese money!

 A reporter goes undercover to investigate the influx of Chinese money into the dispensing pharmacy industry, which has seen a record number of bankruptcies, and the actual state of online sales of Tramal, a deleterious drug, without a prescription. The pharmacist is adamant that he will not be punished, but the lawyer representing him warns of legal action.

Investigating Suspicious Pharmacies Selling Prescription Medicine Through Chinese Messaging Apps

 Orbis Guide

 Mysterious antenna devices have been seen on expressways in various areas since around 2012, and have become a topic of conversation on social networking sites, with people wondering if they are the new type of ORBIS. Katsumi Osuga of the "Orbis Guide" reveals its true nature.

Over 300 Highway Fake Orbis Cameras Installed Reveal True Purpose Amid Buzz Over High-Performance New Model

 Sayuri Saito

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 Is the "foreigner restriction" by the Takaichi administration a foolish measure that will destroy the local regions? Experts take a hard look at the "security deterioration is a lie" and "only a few rules are violated! We look at the inconvenient truth revealed by the data and the "survival strategy" that Japan should adopt in the face of labor shortages.

Experts Say Rising Crime Is a Myth as They Critique Takaichi Administration’s Foreign Worker Restrictions That Could Harm Local Communities

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Special Interview

 The Chiba Lotte Marines finished in last place last season. New manager Saburo was brought in as the trump card to rebuild the team. His motto is "Showa no Furious Practice. In a special interview, he talks about his enthusiasm for the new manager.

Saburo Appointed Chiba Lotte Manager: Emphasizes “Showa-Style Intense Training” and “Quality Through Quantity”

 WBC All-Round Feature! Part5

 The reporter who visited Miyazaki, the camp site of Samurai Japan, was convinced that four key players would be active in the WBC. Daiya Miyagi (Orix), Atsuki Taneichi (Lotte), Shota Morishita (Hanshin), and Shugo Maki (DeNA) are four players who could be key players in the pitching and hitting lineup!

Samurai Japan’s Key Players for Pitching and Hitting Revealed

 Yasuko Funamoto

 Kazuo Tokumitsu is the MC of the travel program "A Side Trip on a Bus Route", which will be in its 15th year next year. It is customary for Tokumitsu to doze off in front of the guests...but isn't this "dozing off" in the bus staged? Tokumitsu himself answered the question, "Isn't it staged?

Kazuo Tokumitsu Reveals Reason for Regular Naps on Detour Bus Journey on the Rosen Line

 Shirakami Midori

 One day, I suddenly received a suspicious international phone call on my smartphone, in which a foreign woman was offering me an investment that was "sure to make money. This is the first part of a three-day reportage of the author and the Kakekos' battle against the caller.

[Investment Scam Report – Part 1] Three Days of Battle with Singaporean Runners Over Investment Offers

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 It was the third day after I began communicating by phone with a foreign woman who appeared to be an investment scammer. The caller was replaced by a man claiming to be her boss, a Japanese man. As we pursued the matter, the man revealed a "surprising fact" to us. This is the second part of a true crime report.

Singaporean Runner Finally Shares Her Story After Investment Scam: “I Had No Work”

 AP/Afro (Matsusaka 1st and 2nd photos) 

 Daisuke Matsuzaka, who won back-to-back WBC titles and consecutive MVP titles in 2006 and 2009. Looking back on the first and second WBCs, he talks about his feelings at the time and one game that remains in his memory.

Daisuke Matsuzaka Reflects on His Glorious Memories: Aiming to Shed the Choker Label

 Hiroyuki Sasaki

 Yaoko" and "Belk," two major food supermarkets based in Saitama Prefecture, are expanding into the Tokyo area. The food competition between the two stores, which sell low-priced, high-quality food, is also in "ohagi" (rice cakes). We report on the high-level battle.

The fierce battle for even &#8220;Ohagi&#8221; (rice balls)&#8230; &#8220;Popularity&#8221; even with price hikes.

 Nakahira Ryo

 On February 19, the first trial was held for a woman arrested for the murder of a Nepalese man she was dating in Funabashi City on October 28 last year. The woman, who was charged with assisting suicide and other crimes, revealed what happened on that "day.

Woman Arrested for Murder Speaks in Court After Nepalese Man Dies in Chiba Over Tragic Love Dispute

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (Entertainment Journalist)

 Pasya/Afro

 In a lawsuit filed by attorney Fukunaga Katsunari against election watcher Chidai for defamation, the court dismissed the plaintiff's claim, saying, "The plaintiff's claim is dismissed and the plaintiff shall bear the litigation costs. The court dismissed the plaintiff's claim and the plaintiff shall bear the litigation costs. ......

Sued 20 Times Over NHK Party Issues as Election Watcher Chidai Opens Up About the Dangers of SLAPP Lawsuits

 Nakamura Tsurumatsu is currently under house arrest after being arrested for vandalism of buildings, but we asked him what has happened to his plans for the presentation of the name "Nakamura Maizuru" in February and his promotion to an executive position. We spoke with a person involved in the pears garden.

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Princess Kako Faces Health Concerns Amid Marriage Rumors and Busy Official Duties Starting in March

Just One Can of Beer Can Lead to Irreversible Consequences Popular Commercial Director Reveals Unexpected Dangers of Drunk Driving

Top Dining Stock Perks in March Hidden Gems in the 50000 Yen Range Marugame Seimen Gyoza no Ohsho Mister Donut

Exploring Human Sexual Diversity: Is It an Evolutionary Outcome and What Is the Anthropology of Sex?

Gao Shi’s Remarks on the Taiwan Emergency: A “Witness to History” Who Knew about the 1972 Diplomatic Crossing Speaks of “Taiwan-Japan Ties” and the Japan-China Crisis

China’s Economy Faces Crisis Despite Xi Jinping’s Push Amid Slumping Real Estate and Trade Frictions

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JOC Criticizes Ceremony for Ski Jumper Ren Nikaido’s 15 Million Yen Reward as An Abnormal Situation

【WBC Special Feature】Munenori Kawasaki Recalls Memorable Moment During Ichiro’s At-Bat

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Investigating Suspicious Pharmacies Selling Prescription Medicine Through Chinese Messaging Apps

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