 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

 Aika Kanda

 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

 The number of men's esthetic salons is increasing at a rate surpassing that of adult entertainment establishments. Among them, "individual therapists" who do not belong to a salon are said to be attracting particular attention. Some of them are said to offer extreme services. We interviewed them to find out what they are really like.

Exploring the Growing Shadow of Illegal Men&#8217;s Estheticians Amid the Surge of Independent Therapists

 SPARAKU", a sex store in Kabukicho, was busted on February 4. It is a so-called "Kabukicho style" store, and 70 to 80% of the customers were foreigners. What was the reason for the store's popularity among inbound customers?


First Ever Raid on Illegal Kabukicho Brothel: Surprising Popularity Among Foreign Tourists

 The "timelesz project-AUDITION-" (TAIPRO), an audition program for new members of timelesz, is being distributed exclusively on Netflix. The show has been a huge hit, and the number of fans is increasing rapidly.

Timelesz&#8217;s Fanbase Soars Thanks to TAIPRO Effect: Why the Audition is Already a Success

 Takehiko Kohiyama (2nd), photo provided by the artist

 Special reading

 Ryuta Watanabe, a polygamous pimp living in Hokkaido, Japan, is an influencer who earns 1.25 million yen a month from social networking sites and YouTube...

Polygamous Freeloader Ryuta Watanabe Wants to Surpass Tokugawa Ienari the 11th Shogun

 Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts visited Japan in January. In between his many events, he and his wife, Briana, were spotted strolling the streets of Ameyoko and Ueno!

Mookie Betts Spotted on Date with Wife Talks Growing Popularity

 Fuji Television has been under criticism due to Masahiro Nakai's "trouble with women," and the possibility that the aftermath may finally affect its "flagship programs" is increasing.

Fuji TV&#8217;s Advertising Revenue Drops Major Reforms and Flagship Programs Under Review

 AFLO

 Japanese ace has been refreshed after the Paris Olympics, where she suffered from wounds all over her body!

 The previous year's champion, Hina Hayata, appeared at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium at the '25 All Japan Table Tennis Championships' with her left arm painfully taped. She overpowered her opponents with her powerful play, showing no signs of the effects of her injury, and won her third consecutive title. Here is an analysis of her strength.

Hayata Hina on Why She Switched to an Aggressive Fighting Style

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Mixed martial arts fighter who is descended from Kazushi Sakuraba, the "IQ wrestler," made his debut at "RIZIN" at the end of last year with a mere 26-second TKO.

 Last New Year's Eve, Daiyo Sakuraba made his mixed martial arts debut at "RIZIN DECADE" and won by TKO in 26 seconds. His father is legendary Kazushi Sakuraba. Daisei, who came to the world of martial arts from an office job, reveals his relationship with his father.

Taisei Sakuraba: Stronger and Unstoppably Popular, Following a Martial Arts Legacy

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (Entertainment Journalist)

 Pasya/Afro

 There has been some movement in the much-discussed Hyogo Prefectural Governor's race.... A raid was conducted on the PR firm "merchu," headed by Kaede Orita, who supported Governor Motohiko Saito, on suspicion of violating the Public Offices Election Law. Behind the scenes, Takashi Tachibana, who was said to be running a "two-horsepower" election...

Takahashi Tachibana and Ishin Member Clash Over Gave It Dispute

 Katsuhiko Nakamura (2nd), Shuichi Masuda (4th)

 Masahiro Nakai retired without holding a press conference. In the past, when the "no pants shabu shabu" scandal was said to be Nakai's first and biggest crisis, he immediately held a press conference after the news report and ended up giving the man a run for his money. We take a look back at the media coverage at the time.

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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.

Hieda, let’s go to the press conference!” Loud nuisance in front of Fuji TV don’s mansion… The whole tense situation…

Playback ’05] Arrest Warrant Issued for Another Case… Nara Girl Kidnapped and Murdered: Suspected Perpetrator’s “Hentai Extra Crimes

Online Casino Reported on M-1 Champion…Experts Point Out “Possibility of Illegality for Commercial Performers, Too”

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

Successful Female Freelance Announcer’s Attitude Towards Drinking Parties Amid Female Announcer Reception Issue

Staff Praise for Meguro Ren’s Excellent Customer Service Leads to Overwhelming Offers

Shinjuku Kabukicho’s Persistent Financial Troubles from Account Receivable to Advance

ANA and JAL’s Time Sale Happens Every Month and It’s Perfect for Domestic Travel

Kazuya Kamenashi’s Departure Agency Scandal and KAT-TUN’s Split

Double Take Moment: Mukai Osamu & Kuninaka Ryoko’s Afternoon Shopping Stuns Shoppers

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

Devi Fujin Softens Candidacy Statement After Surprise from ItteQ and Advertisers

Exploring the Growing Shadow of Illegal Men’s Estheticians Amid the Surge of Independent Therapists

First Ever Raid on Illegal Kabukicho Brothel: Surprising Popularity Among Foreign Tourists

Timelesz’s Fanbase Soars Thanks to TAIPRO Effect: Why the Audition is Already a Success

Polygamous Freeloader Ryuta Watanabe Wants to Surpass Tokugawa Ienari the 11th Shogun

Mookie Betts Spotted on Date with Wife Talks Growing Popularity

Fuji TV’s Advertising Revenue Drops Major Reforms and Flagship Programs Under Review

Hayata Hina on Why She Switched to an Aggressive Fighting Style

Taisei Sakuraba: Stronger and Unstoppably Popular, Following a Martial Arts Legacy

Takahashi Tachibana and Ishin Member Clash Over Gave It Dispute

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