 Reuters/Afro

 Britain's Prince Andrew is in a tight spot. A girl is assaulted and his best friend is suspected of being a Chinese spy. ...... The scandals continue to mount. The only one to defend the prince, who is under intense fire, is his former wife. What are her "tearful words" to a daily newspaper?

His best friend is suspected of being a &#8220;Chinese spy&#8221;&#8230;Scandal after scandal, the British prince&#8217;s &#8220;ex-wife told a daily newspaper&#8221; in tears.

 Naoyuki Miyashita (nonfiction writer)

 Shinji Hasuo

 A Half Life of Repeated Theft and Incarceration On December 11, a resident of Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, known as a bedroom town of Tokyo, witnessed an elderly man and woman engaged in a heated argument in a residential area in the Takayanagi district, about a 15-minute drive southeast from JR Kashiwa Station.

Original] Kashiwa, Chiba &#8211; Murder of a Couple and Burning Down of a House: Suspect&#8217;s Relatives Reveal &#8220;Motive for the Incident and Police Failure&#8221;.

 Kyodo News

 Mayor Kohei Nagano of Kishiwada City was sued by a woman for damages over a sexual relationship. On December 24, he held a press conference accompanied by his wife. However, he put his own adultery on the shelf, "backpedaled" on the council's decision to pass a no-confidence motion, and dissolved the council. ......

Mayor Kishiwada, despite the no-confidence motion against him for adultery&#8230;did not resign, but &#8220;backpedaled&#8221; and dissolved the assembly, &#8220;weighing in excess of 70 million yen in election expenses&#8221;.

 Shimei Kurita

 The "Japanese version of ridesharing" was lifted in April 2012. However, it is still difficult to say that it has become widespread. Why has it not spread as widely as expected? A complicated situation has emerged.

Ride-Sharing Struggles to Gain Traction in Japan Due to Fundamental Flaw

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 On December 16, Satomi Ishihara, Best Leading Actress, and Riho Yoshioka, Best Supporting Actress, took the stage together at the 49th Hochi Film Awards ceremony. The audience's eyes were glued to the two actresses, both of whom exuded a bewitching allure. Yoshioka, in particular, was a star in a bold dress, which can be seen at .......

Satomi Ishihara and Riho Yoshioka: Captivating Stars at the 2024 Hochi Film Awards

 Shinsuke Sakai

 On December 10, 2012, a verdict was handed down in the adultery trial of Asuka Kashiwabara, a professional women's golfer, which was reported by "Gendai Business" in March '24, and Kashiwabara was ordered to pay 3 million yen. The full story of the affair revealed at the trial can be found at .......

Asuka Kashiwabara Ordered to Pay 3 Million Yen in Damages Over Affair with Caddie

 On December 13th, a court trial was held for a despicable crime committed at a day-care facility where children are supposed to be the safest. The defendant, Yuki Furukawa, was accused of indecent assault with intent to commit a similar crime in the past. Will the Japanese version of DBS, which is scheduled to take effect during FY '26, work?

Man at Daycare Facility Reoffends: Can Japan&#8217;s Version of &#8220;DBS&#8221; Prevent Heinous Crimes Against Children?

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Interview with Yokohama DeNA's leadoff man, who dances the "Kitsune Dance" of the Fighters' girls on the bench and has many fans in the Pacific League.

 Masashi Kuwabara is the leadoff man and mood maker for Yokohama DeNA. Although he won the MVP award in the Japan Series, it has not been smooth sailing for him. The man himself talks about his difficult life in baseball.

Japan Series MVP Kuwahara: “I Can&#8217;t Say I&#8217;m Struggling”

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 Takahiro Kagawa

 This year, too, a number of TV personalities disappeared from TV due to a number of scandals. Huwa-chan, who even lost a TV show and commercials due to her gaffes on SNS, is rumored to be making a comeback within the year, but what is her true reputation in the industry? ......

Huwa-chan&#8217;s TV Comeback in Doubt Why Terrestrial TV is Out

 Takao Kawakami

 Amid whispers of declining viewer ratings for "news every. Currently, Keisuke Mori and Nana Suzue are the main MCs of this program. Yuki Saito and Mirei Kiritani are subcasters.

News Every Struggles with Talent Overhaul of Nana Suzuki&#8217;s Effort

 Shinji Tokari

 The "JLPGA Awards" were held on December 17 to honor the players who performed well in 2012. The players dressed up in their best for this once-a-year event. Here are some of the "unusual looks" that this magazine saw on their faces.

JLPGA Awards: Female Pros in Their Elegant Best

 Ippei Hara

 The end of "Dareka to Nakai," in which Masahiro Nakai is the MC, has been reported. Nakai has been placed in a difficult position due to reports of "trouble with women," but it seems that "that scandal" was a major factor behind the show's demise.

Dareka to Nakai Ends: The Cost of the Matsumoto Shock

 The entertainment world was shocked by reports of Masahiro Nakai's "serious trouble" with a woman. The reports of Nakai's "serious trouble" with a woman shocked the entertainment world.

Masahiro Nakai&#8217;s Silence on ¥90 Million Issue: Lessons from the Johnny &#038; Associates Era

 Takayuki Ogawauchi (1st photo)

 He was hospitalized for about 2 months for treatment. How can he live a "one and only life"?

 Mr. Katsuya Takasu, the founder and director of "Takasu Clinic," is battling cancer and is in and out of the hospital repeatedly. I decided to do a "clinical trial" with my own body," he says vividly. He says vividly, "I decided to do a 'clinical trial' with my own body.

Dr. Katsuya Takasu Rejects Full-Body Cancer: “Life Is Enough as Long as It’s Interesting”

 Kumataro Arai

 On December 10, Lars Nutobar's event was held in Shibuya. After the event, fans rushed outside the venue. The popularity of the event was so great that Nutobar, who was smiling at first, couldn't help but perk up and stick out his tongue. .......

Nootbaar’s Friendly Gesture in Shibuya Draws Crowd of Fans

 Jiji Press

 Tomoyuki Sugano of the Giants will move to the Orioles. There is a lot of concern. He will be 36 years old next season, and his velocity is slow,....... However, experts predict that he can play an active role with the Orioles. What are the special circumstances behind this?

Declining Fastball Raises Concerns for Sugano, but Orioles Offer Opportunity

 Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy/REX/Afro Newscom/Afro

 North Korean troops deployed to the Ukrainian front are in a miserable condition. They were not provided with enough weapons and ammunition, and they were recklessly assaulted like zombies. The bodies of the dead are said to have their faces burned off. Why is the situation so terrible? An authority on the situation in Russia explains.

Gruesome Realities: North Korean Soldiers&#8217; Zombie-Like Charges and Brutalities by Russian Forces

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 Governor Motohiko Saito of Hyogo Prefecture has been criminally accused of violating the Public Offices Election Law (bribery and corruption). The Yomiuri Shimbun reported that a supporter of Governor Saito sent a message on October 5, before the announcement, stating that he had asked a PR firm to supervise his SNS...

Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito Faces Potential Illegality Over SNS Supervision Request

 Takuma Arimura

 On December 1, 2012, at around 7:00 a.m., enforcement action was taken against street dwellers who were camping out on the grounds of the Airin General Center in Nishinari Ward, Osaka City. The sudden enforcement led to a heated argument between the support group and the police...Tense on-site reportage

Clash Between Supporters and Police During Airin Center Eviction

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 More than ten years have passed since the attack on the Roppongi Club. Where is Kanto Rengo and what are its members doing? Mr. A, a man in his 50s who belonged to Kanto Rengo in the 1980s, reveals the "roots and present" of the semi-gres.

Former Members Reveal the Current State of Kanto Rengo and Its Entertainment Ties

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Former NTV announcer, Asato Machi, who became a young caregiver at the age of 18 and cared for her mother for the next 10 years, talks about what it takes to be a caregiver in this super-aging society, where no one is immune to the need for care.

Former Nippon TV Announcer on Needing Support as a Young Carer at 18

 Sayuki Saito

 Serialization: What the Staff Saw! Weekly "Inside story of Television

 Since the Great East Japan Earthquake, the pachinko and pachislot industry has refrained from flashy promotional activities. However, commercials and events featuring celebrities visiting pachinko parlors have resumed, and the demand for pachinko-loving celebrities is on the rise.

Big Stars Turn Pachinko Shows into Major Events!

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

 Anna Chapman was arrested in the U.S. in 2010 and stunned the world as a "too beautiful" Russian spy. Her autobiographical book, which she has just published, has become the talk of the town. What is the naked "honey trap" in the book? ......

Ex-Russian Spy Exposes Honey Traps in Explosive Autobiography

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st), Keisuke Nishi

 The film version of "Doctor X," which opened in theaters on December 6, has been a huge hit, grossing over 1.3 billion dollars at the box office. The film is considered to be the "conclusion" of the series, but with a hit like this, it seems that TV Asahi does not want to end the series. ......

The final version of &#8220;Doctor X&#8221; was a big hit&#8230;but TV Asahi&#8217;s &#8220;situation&#8221; is such that they can&#8217;t &#8220;let him go&#8221; just yet.

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His best friend is suspected of being a “Chinese spy”…Scandal after scandal, the British prince’s “ex-wife told a daily newspaper” in tears.

Original] Kashiwa, Chiba – Murder of a Couple and Burning Down of a House: Suspect’s Relatives Reveal “Motive for the Incident and Police Failure”.

Mayor Kishiwada, despite the no-confidence motion against him for adultery…did not resign, but “backpedaled” and dissolved the assembly, “weighing in excess of 70 million yen in election expenses”.

Ride-Sharing Struggles to Gain Traction in Japan Due to Fundamental Flaw

Satomi Ishihara and Riho Yoshioka: Captivating Stars at the 2024 Hochi Film Awards

Asuka Kashiwabara Ordered to Pay 3 Million Yen in Damages Over Affair with Caddie

Man at Daycare Facility Reoffends: Can Japan’s Version of “DBS” Prevent Heinous Crimes Against Children?

Japan Series MVP Kuwahara: “I Can’t Say I’m Struggling”

Huwa-chan’s TV Comeback in Doubt Why Terrestrial TV is Out

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