 Nakahira Ryo

 Shinji Hasuo

 On February 13, the sentencing hearing was held for a man accused of kidnapping a minor and aiding suicide by taking a high school girl to the Aokigahara Sea of Trees to die. What was the sentence handed down to the man who suddenly became afraid of death and fled the scene, leaving the high school girl behind?

Court Issues Verdict in Shocking Case of Man Who Left a High School Girl to Die in the Suicide Forest

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 On February 17, "God's Esthetic," a men's esthetic salon with 10 salons in Tokyo and about 30 salons in the Kanto area, was busted and 15 men and women, including the manager, were arrested on suspicion of violating the Entertainment Establishments Control Law. What were the services offered at the salon, which was known for its extreme services?

Raided God’s Esthetic Salon Accused of Offering Shockingly Extreme Services

 Mineko Miwa

 Yasuhisa Kikuchi

 She got her big break when she played the role of a gal in "Masked Rider Gav," for which she did a lot of research on SNS! ...The fresh actress of the moment makes her first appearance on the cover of FRIDAY!

 Nozomi Miyabe, who passionately played the most girly heroine in the history of Masked Rider, makes her first appearance on the cover of FRIDAY! Her favorite cut is the one in a brown swimsuit that shows her buttocks boldly! She talks about her performance in "Masked Rider Gav" and behind the scenes of her photogravure.

Nozomi Miyabe Shakes Up Kamen Rider as the Franchise’s Boldest Gyaru Heroine

 Takayuki Ogawauchi (1st to 3rd photos), Takahiro Kagawa (4th to 6th photos)

 Harajuku, Tokyo, has become well-known among inbound customers, and crowds have become the norm. She was actress Yoshitomo Morita.

Inside Nozomi Morita’s Lavish Dinner at a ¥1M+ Members-Only Restaurant

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 The LDP won the House of Representatives election. In such a situation, The Japan Innovation Party, which forms a coalition with the LDP, is seen by some as having lost some of its value. However, Yoshimura, the leader of the Japan Restoration Party, is eager to develop a "metropolitan government" for his hometown of Osaka. ......

Hirofumi Yoshimura Pulls Every Lever to Push Osaka Metropolis Plan, Leaning on Takaichi Surge

 On February 16, the Chiba District Court held the first trial of a man accused of three counts of non-consensual obscenity. The details of his despicable crimes were revealed at the trial.

Chilling Crimes: Suspect Used Death Threats and Sleeping Drugs to Target Three Women

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 On January 29, gold soared to an all-time high of 30,248 yen per gram. The price of gold has soared tremendously since last summer due to geopolitical risks and other factors, and people who have their eyes on gold have been making a fortune with unexpected "treasures" in the market.

₱3M Windfall? January Gold Surge Sparks Hunt for Surprising Hidden Treasures

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Arashi's concert tour will finally begin on March 13. The excitement is gradually building as fans anticipate their first performance in five years, but behind the scenes, the members' "thoughts" are still ......

Arashi Stuns Everyone with a Five-Dome Farewell Tour

 Kotaro Tajiri

 Ryoji Shigemasa

 Last year, he got his first Japanese hit in the Middle East with the "Mid-East Falcons" in Dubai! He was the MVP of the first series!

 Last year, he played in the first baseball league in the region, in Dubai, and was a big success. He reaffirms that "baseball is entertainment," and says he wants to master entertainment in a small box.

Munenori Kawasaki on Baseball, Life, and Singing in Small Halls

 AP/Afro Xinhua/Afro Kyodo News

 Kenji Minemura (Senior Fellow, Canon Institute for Global Studies)

 Kenji Minemura, Senior Fellow and Director of the China Research Center at the Canon Institute for Global Studies, says that a Taiwan contingency has already begun. What is the basis for this? We present details of the plan for reunification of the motherland uncovered in internal Chinese documents.

Leaks show Xi Jinping’s secret plan for reunifying Taiwan has already begun

 Kaori Takagi

 Kyodo News

 On February 23, His Majesty the Emperor celebrated his 66th birthday. The author, an expert on the Imperial Family, brings back to life the tense situation before and after His Majesty's burial from a vast amount of documents. This is a real-life document of the Imperial Family, with the press, Ministry of the Imperial Household Ministry officials, and doctors scrambling to get to the bottom of the situation.

The birth of the Emperor: “When will he be born?” “We won’t make the evening edition!” — a tense February 23

 We interviewed many of the actors from the past series!

 Maho Horiguchi, who plays the role of Nemu in "Masked Rider Zeds," says that she was so surprised when she found out that she had been chosen to appear in the series that her mind went blank, but at the same time she was so happy that she burst into tears.

Maho Horiguchi urges fans to enjoy Kamen Rider until the very end

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Her 10th book, "Ano no Kawari!

 Mana Sakura, an adult film actress and novelist, is a one-of-a-kind writer with a dual talent. She says, "Being able to convey reality through novels may be a way for me to prolong my life so that I can continue being an adult film actress.

Mana Sakura says she wouldn’t have become a novelist without her AV career

 We interviewed a number of actors from the past series!

 When Yuria Haga decided to pursue acting in the future, she first auditioned for the role of Mari Sonoda in "Masked Rider 555. For her, the scene was her very youth, and she still has many precious memories of it.

Masked Rider Heroines that Make Us Go Crazy] Yuria Haga: &#8220;For me, the scene was my very youth&#8221;.

 Aida Garden

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In 2003, "Bakubai" (explosive buying) by Chinese tourists became a buzzword of the year. The scene was a bit different in '16.

Playback &#8217;16] &#8220;The End of the Bomb Shopping&#8221;? &#8230;The impact of the bursting of the Chinese stock market bubble on the &#8220;Chinese New Year shopping spree&#8221; was discussed with the &#8220;Chinese New Year shopping spree&#8221; Chinese.

 A new type of reporting and information team consisting of people from the media, bureaucracy, and political circles. Their latest book, "Predation: The Dark Side of the Tokuryu-Type Crime Group "Natural" That Turns Desire into Money" (Kodansha), will be released on February 12.

 Nihonbashi Group

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 In-Depth Scoop Report, Part 2

 Hiroaki Obata, 40, the leader of the illegal scout group "Natural," was arrested by the Anti-Gang Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. However, the group continues to operate in entertainment districts and continues to make money. The following is a detailed report on the organization's latest activities.

Illegal Scouting Group &#8220;Natural&#8221; vs. Police Authorities&#8217; &#8220;Endless Exposures&#8221;: Latest Developments after the Arrest of the Top Leaders

 Kazuhiko NAKAMURA

 NEXT Breakthrough Interview: From a key role in "Shinkansen Daihakaku" to a 100% pure romantic drama, Hana Toyoshima's career has been transforming!

 Hana Toyoshima, who has appeared in many popular films, is a young veteran who began her entertainment career at the age of one and has been an actress for over 15 years. In the 17-year drama ''Totto-chan! was a turning point in her career.

Although she is a teenager, her career spans more than 15 years! Interview with Hana TOYOSHIMA, a talented young veteran

 A new type of reporting and information team consisting of people from the media, bureaucracy, and political circles. Their latest book, "Predation: The Dark Side of Natural, a Tokuryu-type Crime Group That Turns Desire into Money" (Kodansha), will be released on February 12.

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 Shinji Hasuo (1st) Jiji Press (2nd)

 In-Depth Scoop Report Part 1

 Hiroaki Obata, 40, the head of the illegal scout group "Natural," was arrested by the Anti-Gang Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. We will look into Obata's mysterious past and true face, as well as the "Operation Summit," which was a show of force for the police.

Illegal Scouting Group &#8220;Natural&#8221; vs. Police Authorities &#8220;Blitzkrieg Summit Operation&#8221; and &#8220;The Real Face of Chairman Obata

 We interviewed a number of actors from past Kamen Rider series!

 Rina Akiyama has been fascinated by heroes and heroines since she was a child, and was very happy when she was cast as Mao Fukaya in "Masked Rider Agito". She also appeared in "Den-O" five years after "Agito" ended, and says she loves both series.

Rina Akiyama, the Masked Rider heroine who makes us crazy: &#8220;I still sometimes watch Masked Rider with my kids.

 Used Tokyo Disneyland admission tickets, Häagen-Dazs lids, and other items that might otherwise be thrown away are said to be highly prized by collectors. What other items are there? We invited a well-informed person to tell us.

Used Tokyo Disneyland passports and Haagen-Dazs lids&#8230; unknown high value items.

 When this magazine's reporter tried to sell the trading cards he collected in his parents' house a long time ago, he found an unexpected price for them. This kind of case can happen with other things as well, he said. An expert explains what kind of items can be sold at a high price.

The unexpected value of things you thought you had to throw away as trash&#8230; Treasures you might have at home that would be profitable if you sold them.

 C2/Yuji Arakawa

 On February 14 (Japan time), the Dodgers started their battery camp in Arizona. Otani, who is expected to play a full role as a two-way hitter from the start of the season, was in the bullpen from the first day, but there was a "change" in his expression...

Shohei Ohtani &#8220;Two-faced&#8221; starts for the best season in his history! A &#8220;glimpse of the seriousness&#8221; shown in Arizona

 Toho special effects films have produced many masterpieces, including "Godzilla. In this article, TV Magazine's editorial department introduces the "Super Mecha" that have appeared in Toho special effects films. We will explain the super mecha that have fought against monsters.

Godzilla&#8221;, &#8220;Sanda vs. Gaila&#8221;, &#8220;Mechagodzilla&#8221;&#8230; A large collection of &#8220;Super Mecha&#8221; from Toho special effects films!

 Jiji Press, Kyodo News

 Winter Olympics Report 

 In women's curling, the pressure of competing for the first time fell on Sayaka Yoshimura, the leader of the team... The team failed to show its ability and was eliminated from the competition. Ski jumper Sara Takanashi was in tears after winning her first bronze medal in two events. Her post-retirement career looks promising.

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Court Issues Verdict in Shocking Case of Man Who Left a High School Girl to Die in the Suicide Forest

Raided God’s Esthetic Salon Accused of Offering Shockingly Extreme Services

Nozomi Miyabe Shakes Up Kamen Rider as the Franchise’s Boldest Gyaru Heroine

Inside Nozomi Morita’s Lavish Dinner at a ¥1M+ Members-Only Restaurant

Hirofumi Yoshimura Pulls Every Lever to Push Osaka Metropolis Plan, Leaning on Takaichi Surge

Chilling Crimes: Suspect Used Death Threats and Sleeping Drugs to Target Three Women

₱3M Windfall? January Gold Surge Sparks Hunt for Surprising Hidden Treasures

Arashi Stuns Everyone with a Five-Dome Farewell Tour

Munenori Kawasaki on Baseball, Life, and Singing in Small Halls

Leaks show Xi Jinping’s secret plan for reunifying Taiwan has already begun

The birth of the Emperor: “When will he be born?” “We won’t make the evening edition!” — a tense February 23

Maho Horiguchi urges fans to enjoy Kamen Rider until the very end

Mana Sakura says she wouldn’t have become a novelist without her AV career

Masked Rider Heroines that Make Us Go Crazy] Yuria Haga: “For me, the scene was my very youth”.

Playback ’16] “The End of the Bomb Shopping”? …The impact of the bursting of the Chinese stock market bubble on the “Chinese New Year shopping spree” was discussed with the “Chinese New Year shopping spree” Chinese.

Illegal Scouting Group “Natural” vs. Police Authorities’ “Endless Exposures”: Latest Developments after the Arrest of the Top Leaders

Although she is a teenager, her career spans more than 15 years! Interview with Hana TOYOSHIMA, a talented young veteran

Illegal Scouting Group “Natural” vs. Police Authorities “Blitzkrieg Summit Operation” and “The Real Face of Chairman Obata

Rina Akiyama, the Masked Rider heroine who makes us crazy: “I still sometimes watch Masked Rider with my kids.

Used Tokyo Disneyland passports and Haagen-Dazs lids… unknown high value items.

The unexpected value of things you thought you had to throw away as trash… Treasures you might have at home that would be profitable if you sold them.

Shohei Ohtani “Two-faced” starts for the best season in his history! A “glimpse of the seriousness” shown in Arizona

Godzilla”, “Sanda vs. Gaila”, “Mechagodzilla”… A large collection of “Super Mecha” from Toho special effects films!

Hokkaido’s Sayaka Yoshimura and Sara Takanashi Look Ahead to Their Next Chapters