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 Travelers beware, some areas in San Francisco and Los Angeles are overflowing with abusers--

 The spread of fentanyl is now a serious social problem throughout the United States. Nearly 200 people die each day due to its abuse. In Japan, too, fentanyl is already being found in downtown areas.

Fentanyl Crisis: Over 200 Deaths a Day Plague American Society

 Shinji Hasuo

 An expert analyzes the background of the incident to find out what kind of trouble there was between the two men.

 The suspect himself called 110 to report that he had stabbed someone. When police arrived at the hotel, they found a young woman bleeding at the front desk. It is believed that she was having trouble with the suspect, a Chinese national. This is the background of the case, as interpreted by the expert.

Chinese Man Arrested for Stabbing Woman in Hotel Exhausted and Distressed After Confession

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Actor Miki Mizuno says with a smile, "I have a new pillar of family, and it's as if I have a new life. She talks about how she first became interested in acting and the secret story behind her role in one of her best-known films, "Odoru Daisousasen" (Bayside Shakedown).

Miki Mizuno: From Teen Breakthrough to Bayside Shakedown—The Truth Behind Her Flawless Acting Career

 Hirotsuru Fujiyama

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 Takehara Pistol is a lone "singer-tai". Takehara Pistol formed "No Fox Zen" with his college classmate Hamano Hiroya, but the group broke up due to conflicts over their activities, and since then he has continued his expressive activities on his own. He talked about the secret story of his time in "Nomoxu Zen" and his acting activities.

Takehara Pistol: “It&#8217;s Always Been Fun, So I Never Felt Like I Had to Pay My Dues”

 In this issue of "Playback," we look back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. This time, we will introduce the "Awaji Island 5 Murder Case" that took place in March 2003. What was the "abnormal behavior" of the murderer just before the incident?

[Playback 2015] The Awaji Island 5 Murders – Disturbing Behavior Leading Up to the Tragedy

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 Sota Shima

 Mino Monta has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the host who appears on the most live TV programs in a week. Even with such a busy schedule, Mino was the king of both day and night, going to Ginza for "work" every day.

Monta Mino&#8217;s Extravagant Lifestyle: “Use That Card However You Like,”

 Kei Kato

 Mr. Takashi Yamada (pseudonym), an attendant who takes women to drinking parties with people in the entertainment industry, has been working as an attendant in Osaka for more than 10 years, and confessed the reality of "drinking parties" with female TV announcers in Osaka.

[Exclusive Report] Inside the Drinking Parties with Female Announcers from Osaka TV Stations and Top Comedians

 Meiko Koike

 On February 16, Start Inc. announced the reorganization of junior groups and announced three new groups, which has been met with fierce opposition from fans of the old groups. This reorganization is said to include a new theater project...

Junior Reorganization Sparks Fan Outrage—The Hidden Agenda Behind the New Theater Project

 Afro

 On February 21, the trial of Hideo Sakaki, a film director who is accused of semi-rape of several actresses, was held at the Tokyo District Court, where the actress, Ms. C., was examined as a witness. During the examination, the actress C described the use of words and violence to control her mind.

Film Director Hideo Sakaki Accused of Using Violence and Manipulation

 Nanako

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (Nakai), Ippei Hara (2nd and 3rd photos), Takahiro Kagawa (4th photo)

 Kimutaku's "quotes" from his appearance on "Taipro" have been getting a lot of attention. Recently, he has been compared to the troubled Nakai and his reputation has risen, but according to those in the know, his reputation has not changed.

The Enduring Kimura Takuya Legend—Why His Reputation Keeps Rising Among Insiders

 Takeo Dec.

 The deciding factor in her decision to try her hand at gravure. Her sexy body, which is hard to believe that she has just finished her coming-of-age ceremony, is a must-see!

 Ririka Fukui has become one of the most popular gravure models in just five months since her debut. The new hope of the gravure world reveals why she took up the challenge of gravure, which she had "no intention of doing at all," and what was the "deciding factor" in her decision.

Ririka Fukui said She have Gained Confidence in her Once-Insecure Body

 Yoshio Tsunoda/Afro

 On February 24, over 1,000 people gathered in front of the Ministry of Finance (MOF) to demonstrate for the dismantling of the MOF. Some TV stations reported the demonstration and others did not, but major newspapers did not report it at all. Behind the scenes: ......

Why Major Newspapers Ignore the Ministry of Finance Dissolution Protest

 Kazuko Iwamoto was a finalist in the "National Beauty Witch Contest" and dominated the world as a "miraculous 43-year-old. She is now active as a high-class men's esthetician in Osaka, but she was actually plagued by a hard stalker. She recounts the epic days of her life.

The Harrowing Stalker Ordeal of Bimajo Gravure Idol Kazuko Iwamoto

 Serialization: The staff saw it! Weekly "The other side of TV" Inside story of Television

 The "Double Impact - Manzai & Contrast No.1 Dual-Fronted Comedy Competition", a comedy award race to determine the "strongest dual-fronted comedian" by judging both manzai and conte, has started this summer. The reason why there has never been a comedy award race held in the summer until now: ......

Comedy Competitions: The Unexpected Lifeline for a Struggling TV Industry

 Myung-Woo Kim

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 In recent years, a "certain change" has been occurring in Kyushu's golf courses. This is the takeover of golf courses by South Korean firms. Behind this is said to be the difference in golf course fees between Japan and South Korea and the "unprecedented depreciation of the yen.

South Korean Companies Expanding Golf Course Acquisitions in Kyushu – What&#8217;s Behind the Trend?

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (Entertainment Journalist)

 Fuji TV has been given up by its sponsors, and most of its commercials are for "AC Japan" or program advertisements. That is why there are some programs that can be done. ......

Fuji TV&#8217;s Bold Move: Airing Ken Shimura&#8217;s Comedy Show Featuring Masashi Tashiro Amidst Desperate Circumstances

 C2/Yuji Arakawa AFLO

 Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers took his first real hitting practice of the season, known as "live BP. The adjustment seems to be going well, and the next question is how he will finish as a pitcher who will return this season. What are the changes in his pitching form that are attracting so much attention?

Shohei Ohtani, the two-fisted pitcher again! New Pitching Form&#8221; is &#8220;Stiff Arm&#8221; and &#8220;Technique

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 A direct interview with the legend who won the "Hot Dog Eating Championship" for six consecutive years.

 Food fighter Takeru Kobayashi retired last September. He won the hot dog eating championship held in New York for six consecutive years, and was selected by Newsweek magazine as one of the "100 Japanese People the World Respects.

Takeru Kobayashi ″My dream is to turn gluttony into a sport! ″ The future of a retired &#8220;legendary food fighter

 Yasuko Funamoto (1st photo)

 On March 1, Mino Monta, who was registered in the Guinness Book of Records as "the presenter who appears on the most live TV programs in a week," passed away. Mino showed FRIDAY a rare glimpse of his true life. ......

In memoriam, Mino Monta gave his last girlfriend a 150 million yen condo as a gift&#8230; The magazine saw his &#8220;chic way of life.

 Shikama Aki

 From March 1, the "processing fee" for overseas payments made with the Rakuten Card will be increased, and the "point redemption rate" will be halved depending on the international brand attached to the card. Why do the credit card reforms continue?

Points for overseas use &#8220;halved&#8221;&#8230;Is it a loss if you use your &#8220;Rakuten Card&#8221; overseas? Rakuten Card&#8221; overseas will lose half of its points when used overseas.

 Takahiro Kagawa

 The online casino gambling problem has sent shockwaves throughout the entertainment and TV worlds. While some unexpected names, including the elite M-1 champion, have been mentioned, a certain comedian who is thought by his fans to be "just like any other comedian" seems to have escaped the situation. What is the convincing reason for this?

Why the scum comedian is &#8220;fine&#8221; with the online casino issue.

 What were the true identities of the "monsters" that were seen in old Japan? The book, "The Illustrated Book of Mysterious Animals," which examines the true identity of "bizarre animals" that were neither yokai nor UMA, will be published on February 27, 2012. Here are some of the mysteries that have been unraveled.

The spiny monster of Saitama, the rat monster of an old temple&#8230; What are the true identities of the bizarre animals that appeared in various parts of Japan during the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras?

 Shinji Hamasaki (1st and 2nd), Hiroyuki Komatsu (3rd)

 In this issue of Playback, we take a look back at what this magazine was reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we take a look at Kazuhiro Kiyohara and manager Horiuchi at the pro baseball Giants' spring training camp in 2005. Was there a "thaw" between the two? How are the two getting along?

Playback &#8217;05] &#8220;We were in the mood to make up, but&#8230;&#8221; Kiyohara and Manager Horiuchi: The &#8220;cold war&#8221; witnessed by this magazine

 Hideki Asai

 The "Fuji TV problem" is shaking the very foundations of business management, as companies are suspending their own commercials and leaving their sponsors one after another. We looked into how much of the price is spent on such advertising.

&#8216;Is more than half of this supplement an advertising expense?&#8217; How much of the &#8216;advertising cost&#8217; is for the product or service?

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Fentanyl Crisis: Over 200 Deaths a Day Plague American Society

Chinese Man Arrested for Stabbing Woman in Hotel Exhausted and Distressed After Confession

Miki Mizuno: From Teen Breakthrough to Bayside Shakedown—The Truth Behind Her Flawless Acting Career

Takehara Pistol: “It’s Always Been Fun, So I Never Felt Like I Had to Pay My Dues”

[Playback 2015] The Awaji Island 5 Murders – Disturbing Behavior Leading Up to the Tragedy

Monta Mino’s Extravagant Lifestyle: “Use That Card However You Like,”

[Exclusive Report] Inside the Drinking Parties with Female Announcers from Osaka TV Stations and Top Comedians

Junior Reorganization Sparks Fan Outrage—The Hidden Agenda Behind the New Theater Project

Film Director Hideo Sakaki Accused of Using Violence and Manipulation

The Enduring Kimura Takuya Legend—Why His Reputation Keeps Rising Among Insiders

Ririka Fukui said She have Gained Confidence in her Once-Insecure Body

Why Major Newspapers Ignore the Ministry of Finance Dissolution Protest

The Harrowing Stalker Ordeal of Bimajo Gravure Idol Kazuko Iwamoto

Comedy Competitions: The Unexpected Lifeline for a Struggling TV Industry

South Korean Companies Expanding Golf Course Acquisitions in Kyushu – What’s Behind the Trend?

Fuji TV’s Bold Move: Airing Ken Shimura’s Comedy Show Featuring Masashi Tashiro Amidst Desperate Circumstances

Shohei Ohtani, the two-fisted pitcher again! New Pitching Form” is “Stiff Arm” and “Technique

Takeru Kobayashi ″My dream is to turn gluttony into a sport! ″ The future of a retired “legendary food fighter

In memoriam, Mino Monta gave his last girlfriend a 150 million yen condo as a gift… The magazine saw his “chic way of life.

Points for overseas use “halved”…Is it a loss if you use your “Rakuten Card” overseas? Rakuten Card” overseas will lose half of its points when used overseas.

Why the scum comedian is “fine” with the online casino issue.

The spiny monster of Saitama, the rat monster of an old temple… What are the true identities of the bizarre animals that appeared in various parts of Japan during the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras?

Playback ’05] “We were in the mood to make up, but…” Kiyohara and Manager Horiuchi: The “cold war” witnessed by this magazine

‘Is more than half of this supplement an advertising expense?’ How much of the ‘advertising cost’ is for the product or service?