 Masayuki Kikuchi

 The Magejima Air Base in the Osumi Islands of Kagoshima Prefecture has been under construction day and night at a rapid pace since 2011. It is located at a reasonable distance from the Miyako Strait and the Amami Islands, which China is targeting, and is said to serve as a supply base for fighter aircraft and naval vessels fighting on the front lines in the event of an emergency.

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 Shinji Hasuo

 On the morning of April 13, five men who had gathered in Ueno to commit a robbery were arrested by police officers who became suspicious. The five men were caught before they could do anything, and a well-informed person pointed out that the "quality" of the "black market" has been declining....

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 Sumiyoshi Suma

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 Masao Kurihara

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 5 kilograms of methamphetamine. A member of the Kohei family of Sumiyoshi-kai was arrested after two years on the run for importing methamphetamine worth 268 million yen at a terminal price. Will the destruction of the Tokuryo and Kohei families, who are also closely involved in the methamphetamine trade, proceed? ......

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 Sota Shima (1st to 3rd photos)

 Keisuke Nishi (4th to 5th photos)

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 Soaring metal prices have led to a spate of thefts of metal products such as water supply parts and outdoor units of air conditioners. Mysterious foreigners are said to be appearing in farming villages, saying, "We take back unused items. We interviewed a farmer who actually encountered them.

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 Yuki Adachi, the father-in-law of Yuki Adachi, was arrested on suspicion of dumping his son's corpse. He is said to have confessed honestly during the interrogation, but behind his back, the police are suspicious of his "credibility." ......

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 Kei Kato

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 Mochitomo Morita, who plays the role of Kaoru Makimura in "City Hunter 2," was spotted on location filming in mid-March! Morita is sitting in the driver's seat of Saeba's car "Morris Mini Cooper 1275S Mk-I". ......

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 Shohei Otani, who bought a 15 million yen ring and handed out Hermes plates at a housewarming party, is a local phenomenon...

 Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, one of the most exclusive residential areas in Japan, where a 15 million yen ring was purchased with a bang, Hermes plates were handed out at a housewarming party, Shohei Otani was seen in the area, and more... Super celebrities give us a lecture on how to "spend real money"!

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 Diceke Takahashi

 Hard work" is a thing of the past! 　About 60% of cab drivers in Tokyo have achieved a monthly income of 1 million yen, and the number of young people and women entering the industry is rapidly increasing. We take a closer look at the startling reality of the unprecedented "cab bubble" driven by inbound travel and taxi-dispatch apps.

Taxi Drivers Join the Blue-Collar Billionaire Boom as Incomes Surge Past 1 Million Yen

 Kei Kato (2nd photo)

 The case of the abandonment of the body of Yuki Adachi, a sixth grader, in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture. A woman who knew the Adachi family well told us about the true family relationship of the Adachi family, which is different from what has been reported so far.

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 On April 6, a man was arrested for taking a junior high school girl he met on a social networking service to a hotel and sexually assaulting her. How do criminals who target minors get to know each other on social networking sites? We interviewed him to find out how he does it.

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 Kei Kato (1st and 3rd photos)

 A month has passed since the incident involving Yuki Adachi, a sixth grader, was revealed. During this period, there have been major developments, including the arrest of the father, Yuki's suspect, on suspicion of abandoning a corpse. Investigators point out that the suspect's behavior was full of inconsistencies.

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 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. He was a member of "Honjamaka," a comedy duo with Toshiaki Megumi, and was also a member of "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 ″Mayday by Day″ vol.46 

 In this installment of "Honjamaka" Hidehiko Ishizuka's ″Mayday to Love You″ vol. 46, we talk about Ishizuka's overseas location shoots when TV production costs were richer. Switzerland, Tasmania, Hungary... What was it about these overseas encounters that surprised Ishizuka?

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Ayaka Wada’s Marriage in Taiwan Highlights Japan’s Debate on Marriage Equality and Surnames

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Hibiki Yoshida Aims for Historic Sub-2:03 Marathon Record in Japan

Fugitive Suspect Arrested in ¥268 Million Meth Smuggling Case

NEWS’ Takahisa Masuda Spotted Shopping at Luxury Brand Store in Ginza

Residents Warned After Reports of Unauthorized Entry and Farm Equipment Collection Claims

BTS Tokyo Dome Return Draws 110,000 Fans as Related Stocks Drop 15%

Japan’s Self-Defense Forces Face 27,000 Personnel Shortage Despite ¥9 Trillion Budget

Kyoto Police Question Claims of Poor Planning in Yuki Adachi Case, Pointing to Possible Impulsiveness

Budget Cuts Hit “Love It!” as New Production Direction Reduces Location Shoots

“We’re Just Living Normally” — Ashiya’s Affluent Residents Discuss Money and Lifestyle

Nozomi Morita Spotted Filming “City Hunter 2” as Kaori Behind the Wheel of Ryo Saeba’s Iconic Car

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Ashiya Madam Roundtable: Inside Japan’s Wealthiest Town Talk Money and Lifestyle

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Encountering Rare Animals! Hidehiko Ishizuka of “Honjamaka” was surprised by “Memories of Overseas Location Filming

Is a Comeback Near? Nakai Masahiro’s Official Site Update Raises Questions

Encountering Rare Animals!　Hidehiko Ishizuka of “Honjamaka” was surprised by “Memories of Overseas Location Filming