 In June 2010, the ban on the personal use of marijuana was partially lifted in Thailand, sparking a worldwide debate. This year, less than three years after the ban was lifted, marijuana is once again the subject of regulation. What is the current marijuana situation in Thailand? We interviewed the front lines of the "marijuana business.

Thailand’s Cannabis Industry: Where Cafes Double as Hotspots for Japanese Tourists

 Yoshiyuki Komiya (sports writer)

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 Hokuriku's supernova talks all about it

 Miyu Kawazoe (PFU Blue Cats Ishikawa Kahoku), one of the most beautiful women in the SV League, is a new star in the volleyball world. Kawazoe talked about her thoughts for the second year of the league and what she has learned from her interactions with children in the disaster-affected areas.

PFU Blue Cats&#8217; Ishikawa and Kawazoe Reflect on the Joy of Playing with Spikes

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 Mr. Kane: "It's Mr. FRIDAY, isn't it? We've been waiting for you! In early May, Takahiro Arai, manager of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp, cheerfully appeared for an interview at a time when the team's main players were out of action. Arai said, "For me, it's a blessing." What was he thinking...

Takahiro Arai on Overcoming Last Season’s Challenges and Leading Hiroshima Carp to the Top

 Taguchi Yuji

 Taku Kawamura, a professor at the University of Tsukuba, thoroughly explains the "changes" after moving to the Majors.

 The day after the May 10 game against the Diamondbacks, Dodgers manager Roberts expressed his concern about Akinori Sasaki, who gave up five runs in four innings. Was the cause of his poor performance "pitching from the back"? An expert in motion analysis provides a thorough explanation while looking at a series of photos.

Experts Break Down Roki Sasaki’s Mechanics: Why the Dodgers’ Phenom Struggles with Control

 Kumataro Arai

 In mid-May, "Namiurareru, Meoto Biyori" was shot on location in Sawara City, Chiba Prefecture, where many onlookers were dazzled by the innocent beauty of Maika Yamamoto. Yamamoto filmed a conversation scene with co-star Yuta Ozeki. Some female students who were watching cheered her on...

Maika Yamamoto Radiates Elegance in Retro Town While Filming Meoto Biyori Drama

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 Yakult's Munetaka Murakami, who has played only one game for the Yankees this season due to an upper-body condition, is considering postponing a major league challenge. What is the reason?

Murakami May Delay MLB Jump as Performance Uncertainty Threatens Market Value

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 On May 14, a 78-year-old unemployed man was arrested by the Saitama Prefectural Police for forcibly taking a high school girl in his car and attempting to indecently assault her. What is his reputation, this magazine asked his neighbors and wife?　And what about his unexpected background?

The Dark Past and Local Reputation of a 78-Year-Old Who Tried to Abduct a High School Girl

 Sari Yoshizawa

 Ryuta Watanabe, a.k.a. the polygamous pimp who started auditioning for his fifth wife, was on the verge of a knockout at the first screening in Kabukicho, so the author decided to have a drink with him at his house. The pimp man showed me his superb technique. ......

Gravure Idol Reveals Intimate House-Drinking Encounter with a Polygamous Freeloader

 More and more used condominiums are turning into "slums" in Japan. The main reasons for this are the aging of the population and the rising cost of living. What is the "frightening future" that many condominium residents may face?

Aging Condos, Aging Residents: The Hidden Crisis of Rising Costs and Decline in Japan&#8217;s Older Apartments

 Motoko Abekawa is a freelance writer mainly for the web. She is also involved in the production of books and corporate PR magazines. She does not specialize in any particular field, but covers a wide range of topics that intrigue her, including history, comedy, health, beauty, travel, gourmet food, and nursing care.

 Motoko Abekawa

 Kenji Kawato (interview)

 The "Cleaning Up Brothers" were formed by comedians with experience in organizing relics. In March this year, they visited the Noto Peninsula for the second time. As clean-up professionals and comedians, what did they see in the disaster-stricken area and what is the "reality of Noto"?

The Heart Can’t Be Tidied Up: A Comedian’s Candid Look at Noto’s Ongoing Recovery

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (Entertainment Journalist)

 On May 12, Masahiro Nakai, 52, who is supposed to have retired from show business, issued a rebuttal to the investigation report by Fuji Television Network's third-party committee through a proxy lawyer. The ripples are spreading. Nakai's

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 Shinji Hasuo

 A 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of indecent assault and other charges. He followed a woman in her 20s on the street at night after she got off the bus. He allegedly broke into her apartment and committed the crime. This is the terrifying sight he showed to the photographer at the police station.

38-year-old man suspected of indecent exposure: &#8220;I pushed him down but couldn&#8217;t do it because of the commotion&#8221;&#8230; &#8220;skinhead, staring at the cameraman,&#8221; terrifying appearance.

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 Even with the ban on the two-tool ban, the "50-50" for the second year in a row is in sight!

 Shohei Ohtani's momentum just won't stop! Ohtani usually gets better in June. However, in May alone, he hit double-digit home runs, leading the major leagues. And it is not only his hitting that is going well, but also his "stolen bases"...

Shohei Ohtani’s Elite Base-Stealing Skills Break Down

 Kei Kato

 Masayuki Kakefu, 70, is praised as "Mr. Tigers. He was finally inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame this year, which marked the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Hanshin Tigers. Kakefu shared his thoughts on how he sees the Hanshin Tigers today.

Masayuki Kakefu: Satoteru Is the Key to Hanshin’s Title Run

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 Kazuhiko Nakamura Daisuke Iwasaki (3rd)

 A change is coming to Tori Aristocrat. Tadayoshi Okura, the son of founder Tadashi Okura and a member of "SUPER EIGIT," promoted a new product for the first time alongside his father. What is the future trend of the father-son relationship?

Tadayoshi Okura Nears Family’s Torikizoku Addresses Hereditary Rumors

 The Hanshin baseball team is currently in first place in the Central League under the management of 44-year-old manager, Kyuji Fujikawa. Despite the team's strong performance, a certain "problem" is said to have arisen. The reason for this is that "the relationship between Mr. Fujikawa and the alumni is not very good.

Hanshin OB Feels Snubbed by Coach Fujikawa’s Cold Demeanor

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 FRIDAY Digital's Norifumi Arakita on the "irresistible" stories of the entertainment world.

 A dark shadow is still cast over the entertainment world by reports of an alleged affair between Mei Nagano and Kei Tanaka. Although they deny having an affair, their commercial videos have been canceled one after another. Nagano has given up on appearing in next year's NHK Taiga Drama, while Tanaka has been ......

Insider on Kei Tanaka’s Challenges After Mei Nagano’s Infidelity Scandal

 In early May, Ryohei Suzuki and Erika Toda were spotted on a bridge over the Sumida River, chatting amiably as Toda handed Suzuki a cream puff from a paper bag.

Ryohei Suzuki and Erika Toda Share a Sweet Moment on a Bridge

 Politician, fighter, tavern owner, and dance performer... Confessions of a trickster in a title jam

 Genki Sudo has relaunched his dance performance unit WORLD ORDER after a long absence. Behind the scenes, there is a truth that only he, who has various faces as a fighter, a politician, and a father of an izakaya (Japanese-style pub), could understand.

Genki Sudo on WORLD ORDER’s Comeback and Mime Setback

 Born in Yamagata Prefecture in 1983, Yoko Nemochi worked for 10 years in the editorial department of a health information magazine, editing monthly magazines and web media before becoming a freelance writer. Currently, she interviews, plans, and writes about doctors and specialists, focusing on healthcare and medical fields.

 Yoko Nemmochi

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 The Cannabis Control Law and the Narcotics and Psychotropics Control Law have been revised, changing the legal treatment of cannabis, and major pharmaceutical companies have begun offering CBD supplements. What has changed as a result of the legal revision?

Japan Approves CBD for Medical Use: Legal and Addiction Facts Explained

 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. He was a member of "Honjamaka," a duo with Toshiaki Megumi, and was a member of "Genso! 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

 Hidehiko Ishizuka of "Honjamaca" talks about his "maiy~" days vol.17

 In this installment of "Honjamaka" Hidehiko Ishizuka's ″Mayday to Love You″ vol. 17, Ishizuka talks about his band activities. 20 years ago, he told a bar master in Shimokitazawa about his vague idea of starting a band...?

It all started 20 years ago&#8230;I admired Imawano Kiyoshiro! Hidehiko Ishizuka of &#8220;Honjamaka&#8221; reveals his &#8220;unknown band activities

 An active pharmacist sounds a warning bell

 Over-the-counter medicines are now available at convenience stores. It is inevitable that overdose caused by cough medicines, which has become a problem even in the past, will increase dramatically in the future. Restrictions will be set, but pharmacists on the frontline are quick to point out that they are meaningless.

Japan’s Self-Medication Boom Fuels Overdose Crisis

 JMPA (1st and 4th photos) Hiroyuki Komatsu

 In a beige set-up, she interacts with children participating in the "Thanksgiving Festival for Greenery" She will visit Brazil in June

 On May 10, Princess Kako attended the "Thanksgiving Festival for Greenery" organized by the Forestry Agency and other organizations and interacted with children, showing her "brilliant work ethic" despite her extremely busy schedule in preparation for her visit to Brazil in June and her energetic performance of her official duties.

Princess Kako Shines Through a Grueling Schedule Even in the Summer Heat

 Keisuke Nishi

 Taro Aso, the LDP's top advisor to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (68), was relegated to an honorary position with the birth of the new prime minister. However, as the leader of a 47-member faction, he is still keeping a close eye on the current administration. What does the kingmaker have in store for the "downing of Ishiba" and beyond...

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