 Yutaka Asai

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. This time, we take a look at the scene immediately after the Fukuchiyama Line derailment, the worst accident in JR history, which occurred on April 25, 2005.

Playback &#8217;05] &#8220;It&#8217;s Like Watching a Hellscape&#8221; &#8211; Voices from the Scene of the Fukuchiyama Line Derailment, the Worst in JR History

 Izumi Nakagawa

 In 2001, a research team from the University of Tokyo discovered an enormous amount of rare earth mud in the seas near Minami-Torishima in Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The amount discovered in the waters near Minami-Torishima is said to be equivalent to the third largest amount when compared to the world's reserves.

A &#8220;Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Can Japan Make Use of the Abundant Rare Earth Mud &#038; Manganese Nodules on the Sea Floor?

 Mineko Miwa

 Courtesy of the event organizer

 Snow Machine" is a music event that is attracting a lot of attention because it is the embodiment of an overseas festival without having to leave Japan. While the increase in the number of inbound visitors has boosted the economy, it has also caused a number of problems locally.

Inbound visitors cheer and locals scream &#8211; &#8220;Snow Machine,&#8221; a Japanese festival without Japanese people

 Yasuhisa Kikuchi

 Koichiro Umeki

 It's been almost a year since her last gravure appearance, and this is the first time fans have been waiting for her to make an appearance! The freelance announcer with the most momentum at the moment, who is about to air a drama in which she plays the lead role, reveals the secret story behind the photo shoot and how she spends her private life.

 Kasumi Mori graces the cover of the magazine in her long-awaited first gravure appearance in a year. The freelance announcer, who is currently at the peak of her popularity, reveals the secret story behind the photo shoot and how she spends her private life before the drama series she stars in starts in the spring.

Kasumi Mori Discusses Her Fitness Goals for a Balanced Physique

 AFLO

 With the birth of his first child, Shohei Otani is on a roll in both his personal and professional life.

 Shohei Otani, who is in great shape in both his personal and professional life after the birth of his first child, is challenging himself with a new "super long bat. Baseball commentator Kobayakawa discusses Ohtani's aim with the bat, which is one of the longest in the majors, where there are many strong hitters.

Shohei Ohtani&#8217;s Home Run Surge with a Long Bat

 Kyodo News, Afro

 About 10 days have passed since the Osaka-Kansai Expo opened. The city of Osaka is reportedly experiencing polarization, particularly in the lodging and transportation industries. We asked the people involved in each of these industries what they had to say.

Osaka&#8217;s Issues and Anger Exposed at Expo Opening

 Shinji Hasuo

 A man was arrested in Saitama Prefecture, believed to have been involved in as many as 20 incidents. Moreover, the crime was committed in the nude. In the end, he broke into a cram school in his intimidating tattooed attire. This magazine photographed the suspect being sent to the police station. We would like to introduce the bizarre behavior of the suspect.

48-Year-Old Man Hijacks Taxi Naked and Commits 20 Crimes in 90 Minutes

 AFRO

 The April drama "Housework on the Other Shore: This is My Way of Life," which focuses on a housewife, is said to be popular not only among women but also among men! ～is gaining support not only from women but also from men. Film journalist Harumi Nakayama explains that it is "the antithesis of current values.

Young Couples Connect with Mika Tabe’s Drama Housework on the Other Side Earning Praise from Both Women and Men

 Keisuke Nishi (1st), Toshikatsu Tanaka (2nd-4th)

 On April 16, Takaaki Ishibashi apologized for the sexual harassment 10 years ago cited in the report of Fuji's third-party committee. Although he is not expected to appear on TV or other media for the time being, there are concerns about what will happen to that popular program.

After Ishibashi&#8217;s Scandal, What&#8217;s Next for Real Baseball BAN?

 Yasuko Sakaguchi

 It was announced that "Downtown DX," which has continued for 32 years, will finally come to an end. It is also said to be the beginning of the end of "Gaki Tashi" and other Downtown programs. ......

Matsumoto Hitoshi&#8217;s Downtown Channel Becomes Premium with Hamada&#8217;s Participation

 Sho Ayakoji

 Part 1 "X JAPAN" YOSHIKI (Part 1)

 The yank-rock band "Kishidan" was formed in 1997. What awaited Sho Ayashikoji, the "mad dog of Boso" who jumped into the world of entertainment, were real stalwarts and overly dynamic tough guys. The unique storyteller delivers an intensely hot story about his samurai friends.

Sho Ayanokoji&#8217;s Encounters with Real Stars and Tough Guys in the Entertainment World

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Kyodo News

 The cracks within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) are deepening in the run-up to the summer election for the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly and the upper house of the Diet. Although the LDP has quickly rejected the idea of a ballot measure, there are high hurdles to overcome in order to realize a tax cut.

Masashi Nishida Calls for Abolishing the Consumption Tax and Prime Minister&#8217;s Resignation

 Kazuhiko NAKAMURA

 A sports newspaper reported that Takuya Kimura has proposed the revival of "Cowcon," or "countdown live" held by the former Johnny's. A source close to the matter said, "He is strongly motivated by his desire to help his juniors. A source close to the matter mentioned the possibility, saying, "He has a strong desire to do this for his juniors.

Kimura Takuya&#8217;s Two-Year Hidden Desire to Revive Kouhaku Countdown for Junior Artists

 He was in good health until just before ...... On April 8, Ryo Yamada, a popular comedian of Yoshimoto Shinki Gekijo, died suddenly of "congestive heart failure." He was 51 years old, and had performed in a comedy festival in Shanghai in November 2024, and was eager to continue performing on stage.

Yoshimoto New Comedy&#8217;s Ryo Yamada Dies Suddenly, Heart Failure Risks Highlighted

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 13th), Toshiaki Ichihara, Sota Shima, Yuri Adachi, Takeshi Kinugawa, Shinichi Tachibana,

 The youthfulness of Aya Ueto, who threw out the first pitch at the official game of the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks on March 28, has become a topic of conversation. SNS is also raving about her "cuteness" that makes it hard to believe that she will turn 40 this year. Here are some photos taken by this magazine of Ueto looking the same as she has for the past 20 years.

Aya Ueto Timeless Charm Stunning Photos as She Turns 40

 Kazuki Shimomura

 Hitoko Goto

 Keizo Kuroda (Iris)

 Special Interview - Part 2

 Hitomi Kuroki has been taking on the challenges of film and stage as an actress and director. The top actress, whose career has already spanned more than 40 years and who has appeared in more than 200 productions, talks about what she feels in her work as a director and producer, and about the "72-hour rule," which she says is the driving force behind her work.

Hitomi Kuroki on Living with Grace and Acting When the Moment Comes

 Shikama Aki

 The issuance of the new passport "2025 Passport" started on March 24. To coincide with the new passport issuance, companies are offering cash back and points as part of a campaign to obtain a new passport with support from the Japan Tourism Agency and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.

New Passport Offers Cashback and Points but Paper Applications Are Still Processed Faster

 Special Interview, Part 1

 One day before the new Corona epidemic, actress Hitomi Kuroki told her husband, "I'm thinking of quitting acting. But when I came to my senses, I found myself standing on the scene. It's strange, isn't it?" She talks about her thoughts on acting with a somewhat joyful air.

Exclusive Interview with Hitomi Kuroki Acting is Not Interpretation Its Impulse

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 The "TQ Tablet," a videophone that can be used even by those who require nursing care, is attracting attention because its functions have been simplified to the limit so that they can communicate with their elderly parents who live far away from them. What is the reason why this product was developed as an in-house venture?

Revolutionary Video Call for the Elderly Developed by Real Estate Giant&#8217;s In-House Venture to Connect Families

 Shu NISHIHARA

 Her boyfriend is a colleague of Satomi Ishihara's husband! After graduating from the group at the age of 17, she has been active as a model and actress.

 In early April, an eye-catching beauty was seen at a high-class restaurant in Tokyo. She is a former member of Morning Musume。 and currently working as an actress. After enjoying dinner with a man, they went to a luxury townhouse together. This woman is Satomi Ishihara's...

Koharu Kusumi Enjoys Romantic Dinner and Tower Apartment Date with Elite Investment Banker

 Kumataro Arai

 In early April, Misato Ugaki was spotted wearing a beret and round glasses on location for a drama at Kanda Myojin. Ugaki was relaxed during the shoot and in between, and completely exuded the aura of an actress.

Misato Ugaki Channels a Funky Vibe in Beret and Round Glasses During Drama Shoot at Kanda Myojin

 A Chunichi Shimbun employee was caught red-handed. He threw another person's bicycle at a parked car on a street in Yokohama City. He also assaulted a man in his 20s who was paying attention to him. Experts analyzed the man's motive for the crime. What was the man's appalling story?

Chunichi Shimbun Employee Arrested After Throwing Bicycle at Car and Attacking Good Samaritan

 Masahiro Ojima

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st photo), Takeo Shigumura (2nd and 3rd photos)

 The new personnel appointment of the Yamaguchigumi VI was announced. The "aim" behind it is unraveled from the viewpoints of a person related to the gang and a police executive respectively.

 The Yamaguchigumi VI announced new appointments at the highest executive level. Assistant Wakagami Shomei Takeuchi was promoted to "Wakagami" and Wakagami Seiji Takayama assumed the post of "Advisor". We will unravel the "aim" behind this from the viewpoints of a person involved in the gang and a senior member of the investigative authorities.

Teruaki Takeuchi’s Rise Signals Power Shift Toward Seventh Kumicho in Sixth Yamaguchi-gumi

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