 Yulia Fukatsuki

 The "Earth will be destroyed by a meteorite impact in July 2013" theory is circulating on the Internet. A well-known theoretical physicist has also mentioned it, causing a bit of a stir. What do experts think of this theory? We asked a well-informed person at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan.

Earth Extinction Risk from 2025 Meteorite Examined by Experts

 Sleeping well is essential for maintaining good health, says Ryo Kakutani, author of "Sleep Revolution for Working Women. So what should an uncle do to get a good night's sleep?

Ultimate Anti-Aging Secret Revealed Habits to Avoid for Achieving Deep Sleep

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 Serials: What the Staff Saw! Weekly Inside story of Television

 FNS 27 Hours TV: Japan's Most Enjoyable School Festival! The number of viewer-participation programs is on the rise, led by "FNS 27-Hour TV: Japan's Most Fun School Festival! This is partly due to the COVID-19 crisis that prevented large-scale location shooting for a long time, but there is also the disadvantage of using viewers who are amateurs...

Johnson Stumbles as Viewer Participation Program Boom Changes Cast

 The "refusal to stay at a ryokan" that became a hot topic on the Internet, with two posts being viewed 75 million times. The "inexplicable" fact that the ryokan suspended its business two days after the firestorm led to a lot of speculation, but we spoke to the owner of the ryokan about the topic and found out that the ryokan owner had a lot to say about the matter. ......

Inn Owner Clarifies Casual Speech Guest Ban After Shutting Down Amid Backlash

 Shinji Hasuo

 Three men and a woman were arrested for causing trouble with a truck driver and others, saying that their luxury car was damaged by stepping stones. They forged credit cards by photographing their driver's license. The following is a horrifying portrait of the group of criminals who used approximately 40 million yen in fraudulent purchases.

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 A succession of brown bears and black bears have been reported in Aomori and Iwate, where we have been thoroughly alerting the public. Aomori and Iwate, which had been thoroughly alerted to the situation, suffered another victim... 

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 Ryo Sakamoto (Writer, former head of the Culture and Society Department of Tokyo Sports Newspaper)

 AP/Afro

 The U.S. presidential race is hotly contested between former President Trump and Kamala Harris. In the midst of this race, Hollywood celebrities are endorsing Harris, and among them, Taylor Swift, a charismatic young woman, is "endorsing" her. ......

Trump Expresses Concern Over Taylor Swift&#8217;s Support for Harris After Four-Year Grudge

 Yusuke Kondo (2nd, 6th), Kazuhiko Nakamura (3rd), Ippei Hara (4th), Yuri Adachi (5th)

 On August 21, a murder threat against Ren Nagase of "King&Prince" was posted on the Internet, and a female fan of "Number_i" was arrested. What came to light was the difficulty in separating the two groups. ......

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 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

 Collaboration cafes are a great way to enjoy your favorite manga and anime works in the form of food. At popular cafes, it is common to have to wait several hours for a table, and some require advance reservations.

Behind the Scenes of Heart-Throbbing Collaboration Café Menus Featuring Manga Anime and Idols

 Reports of a reunion of the British band "Oasis" have been circulating around the world. However, ticket prices for next summer's tour have quickly skyrocketed, and fans are as angry and in trouble as ever. Will there really be a show in Japan?

Oasis Reunion Faces Immediate Troubles as Fans Remain Skeptical

 The photos of "STARTO ENTERTAINMENT" idols taken at live shows, which are forbidden to be secretly photographed or filmed, are called "Yakusha (short for "dark photo")" by their fans. We take a look behind the scenes at its dealers.

Illicit Photo Stalls Selling Idol Snapshots Thrive at Staen Live Venues in Fukuoka and Nagoya

 Sota Shima (1st), Takao Kawakami (2nd), Toshikatsu Tanaka (3rd, 4th)

 The movie "The Last Mile," which opened in theaters on August 23, has been a huge hit, grossing over 2.1 billion yen at the box office. The film originally attracted attention as the work of the Tsukahara/Nogi duo, but it seems that the film's starring actress, Mitsushima Hikari, is also a big hit due to her charm.

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 Gyukaku, a major yakiniku restaurant chain, has been causing controversy due to the "half-price for women" issue. Various opinions such as "discrimination against men" and "outdated" have been raised, but what about the TV stations that are sensitive to "gender reporting" in this situation? ......

Hiroyuki Raises Concerns Over Gyukaku&#8217;s Half Price for Women Controversy Amid Tension in Gender Reporting on TV

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 Daisuke Iwasaki

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 On July 28, Ren Hiramoto KO'd Mirai Asakura in the main event of "Cho-RIGIN.3" held at Saitama Super Arena. After the match, Ren Hiramoto opened up about the doping scandal she was involved in.

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Ren Hiramoto reveals the truth about the &#8220;doping scandal&#8221; for the first time.

 The LDP presidential race is heating up, with a wide range of candidates running for the office. The two candidates who are considered the frontrunners in this fierce race are Shinjiro Koizumi and Shigeru Ishiba, who are said to have difficulty winning a majority of the votes cast in a single round, and a decisive vote is inevitable. ......

A &#8220;dark horse&#8221; who enjoys overwhelming support from young LDP lawmakers, who are waiting for &#8220;Shinjiro Koizumi vs. Shigeru Ishiba&#8221; to be decided.

 Meiji with "Almond Chocolate," Lotte with "Koala March" and "Ghana," Ezaki Glico with "Pocky," and Morinaga with "Choco Balls. The keywords are cacao savings and health consciousness!

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Surprising result from the research! The Top 10 Souvenirs of Japan&#8221; that inbound geek customers seriously want to buy!

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 Yasuko Funamoto

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