 Born in Tokyo in 1977. Nonfiction writer. He has reported and written about culture, history, and medicine in Japan and abroad. His books include "Absolute Poverty," "The Body," "The House of 'Demons'," "43 Killing Intent," "Let's Talk about Real Poverty," "Social Map of Disparity and Division," and "Reporto: Who Kills Japanese Language Ability?

 Kota Ishii

 Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii takes a close look at society and events! Shocking Reportage

 The love life of young people has changed drastically since before. Encounters and relationships are online. This is to avoid the cost and hassle of dating. On the other hand, they are also having relationships on the same day they meet in person. Kota Ishii's "Education Reportage of Fear" (Part 2).

Exploring High School Relationships and the Meaning Behind Sofure and Birifure

 The love lives of young people have changed drastically since before. Dating and relationships are now online. This is to avoid the cost and hassle of dating. On the other hand, they are also having relationships on the same day they meet in person. Kota Ishii's "Education Reportage of Fear" (Part 1).

Online Dating Gains Popularity Among High School Students to Avoid Complications

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Afro

 Following the two articles published on August 29, Ishikawa reveals what he saw and heard inside the Prime Minister's Office about how secret government expenses are used.

Reality of Grabbing Money Revealed with Cash Stuffed as Farewell Gifts and Unclear Uses of Government Confidential Funds

 Ichiro Takatsuka (1st photo) Afro (2nd and 4th photos) Kyodo News (3rd photo) Takeshi Kinugawa (5th photo)

 Shokichi Ishikawa (pseudonym) was a former driver for the Cabinet Office. He revealed the behind-the-scenes stories of famous cabinet ministers, including former Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, whom he saw during his time as a driver.

Shinjiro Koizumi Throws Fastball in Cabinet Office Basement as Former Chauffeur Reveals Hidden Faces of Famous Ministers

 Takahiro Kagawa (Ano) and Yoshito Murata (Aragaki)

 Rina Ikoma and Shogo Suzuki have been in the news for their alleged relationship. The method they used to deny the allegations was a live broadcast in which they appeared in person. This method was also used by Minamoto Hoshino & Yui Aragaki, and SHIMOFURI MYOJO's Kohin. ......
The "live" broadcast was a great way to deny their claims.

Real Person Appearance Sets New Standard for Fire Fighting

 Akinori Nakagawa

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Yosuke Kubozuka, who made his acting debut in 1995, will celebrate his 30th anniversary next year. He has always been in the center of the news, including his fall from his apartment in 2004 and his declaration that he would never appear in a commercial TV drama.

Self-Proclaimed Gut Specialist Yosuke Kubozuka&#8217;s Unexpected 1.5 Meal Routine Started During COVID-19 Pandemic

 Keisuke Nishi

 It is difficult to obtain any of the magazines that have featured him on their covers!　The reason why he has been loved for so many years

 He is dressed relaxedly in a loose-fitting T-shirt, denim shorts, and flip-flops, but under his black cap, he has a look in his eyes that seems to draw in the viewer. We caught the latest close-up of Hiroshi Inaba (59) of B'z!

Koshi Inaba of B’z Exudes Unmatched Charisma in Casual T-Shirt and Flip-Flops

 Trouble between a father and son who tried to cheat the insurance company out of their money.

 There was a very stupid fraud case in South Korea. A family claimed that their son became totally paralyzed after an operation and demanded a diagnostician from the hospital. They tried to cheat the insurance company out of about 163 million yen. However, the son is in good health itself. ...... The following is the shocking conclusion of the case.

Korean Scam Family Claims 163 Million Yen from Insurance Company Despite Alleged Paralysis

 Yusuke Kondo (Shintaro Morimoto), Yuri Adachi (Jesse)

 Fans of STARTO Inc. are on the verge of exploding with dissatisfaction over the reported infatuation of Shintaro Morimoto, a member of SixTONES. The complaints came from TV people who said, "The onsite manager is not trying to create a relationship. What are the details?

Fans&#8217; Frustration Grows Over STARTO Co. Management Issues with Nostalgia for Johnny&#8217;s Days

 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster, Video Producer)

 Kotaro Okada

 NHK's historical drama "Hikaru Kimi e" has reached its climax in September. Murasaki Shikibu, a.k.a. "Mahiro," played by the heroine Yuriko Yoshitaka, wrote "The Tale of Genji" and commissioned it from her lover, Fujiwara no Michinaga, who was ......

NHK Taiga Drama Screenwriter Shizuka Oishi Addresses Imperial Scandal Allegations

 Nanako

 Yoshito Murata (1st photo), Yusuke Kondo (2nd to 5th photos)

 On August 21, Ren Meguro suddenly announced that he was suspending his activities due to "poor health," causing worry among his fans nationwide. However, according to the people who actually came in contact with his personality on site, what happened "happened as it was supposed to happen"...

Sources Suggest Meguro Ren&#8217;s Illness Stems from Overly Conscientious Personality

 Takeo Dec.

 MELON

 Ayumi Tsuburaya

 Yina Enohara, the "supernova" of gravure, announced the release of her 1st photo book on October 23rd! We interviewed Yona Enohara, a "gravure supernova" who has been making rapid progress, about what goes on behind the scenes of the photo shoot.

Special Interview] Yona Enohara, who is the talk of the town with the release of her 1st photo book, &#8220;The sexiest I&#8217;ve ever been&#8221;.

 Kyodo News

 A head-on collision occurred between a mini passenger car and a bus on a national highway in Sagara-ku, Fukuoka City. The two sisters, ages 7 and 5, were wearing seat belts in the back seat of the minicar, but they died. There was an inexplicable "double standard" at work.

7- and 5-Year-Old Sisters in Back Seat Killed in Accident How a Seat Belt Was a &#8220;Deadly Weapon&#8221; That Took Their Lives

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 Sota Shima

 Actress Nozomi Sasaki was in an uproar over the cost of custom-made jewelry she ordered. She paid more than the cost of the jewelry, including the cancellation fee, but the story was still reported because of an "unnecessary comment" made by her husband, Ken Watanabe. ......

Husband Ken Watanabe&#8217;s &#8220;unnecessary comment&#8221; that caused Nozomi Sasaki&#8217;s &#8220;unpaid piercing fee&#8221;.

 The men's esthetic salons have been exposed for "illegal services" one after another. On the other hand, there are men's esthetic salons that legally provide sex services, and the industry is in a state of confusion. What is the "real men's esthetic salon"?

Sexual services are commonplace.&#8221; Illegal services, sex esthetic salons&#8230; &#8220;Behind the Scenes&#8221; of the Confused Men&#8217;s Esthetic Industry

 Hideaki Ichikawa

 Mai Nakanowatari

 The "Missing" exhibition, which focuses on "missing" people, has become a hot topic on SNS, attracting an unprecedented 65,000 visitors. We interviewed Mr. Nashi, a horror writer, and Mr. Tokio Omori of TV Tokyo, the creators of this exhibition.

Tickets and merchandise are being resold&#8230; Why the eerie &#8220;Missing Exhibition&#8221; has become a very popular date spot

 Takeshi Kinugawa (1st), Yutaka Asai (2nd, 3rd)

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In the August 22/29, 2002 issue, we reported on the suicide of Yoshiki Sasai of RIKEN. The death of Yoshiki Sasai finally occurred in the "STAP cell" scandal.

Playback &#8217;14] Cornered by the STAP Cell Issue, RIKEN&#8217;s Yoshiki Sasai Leaves a Last Wish in His Will and Testament

 Keitaro Haga

 Yuki Matsumaru left TV Tokyo at the end of June to join the comedy agency Jinrikisha. Although she has stated that she has "no NG," she is currently "struggling" with her career. Her goal is to become a comedian! Her name is....

Former TV TOKYO Announcer Yuki Matsumaru Declares &#8220;No NG&#8221; and Aims to Become a Comedian by Joining a Main Comedy Agency

 A female reporter for a major newspaper was arrested for stalking a male reporter for another major newspaper.

A beautiful Nikkei reporter was arrested on suspicion of stalking a married man for more than three years.

 Yusuke Kondo (Shiyoh Hirano, Yuta Kishi), Ippei Hara (Yuta Jinguji)

 The latest song "INZM" by "Number_i" has been the subject of much controversy on the Internet. Since its unveiling, the song's unique lyrics have been receiving mixed reviews in the TV industry. ......

I don&#8217;t want to play it on my show&#8230;&#8221; A TV person leaked his true feelings about the controversial new song by Number_i.

 A producer of TV Tokyo in his 40s was sent to prosecution for indecent behavior toward a female college student in her 20s who aspired to become a TV personality. The "sexual harassment" in the TV industry, which has been widely reported in the past, has not disappeared yet. ......

TV TOKYO&#8217;s P was sent to prosecution for &#8220;indecent behavior&#8221;&#8230; &#8220;It just doesn&#8217;t get out in the open,&#8221; says a voice in the TV industry, &#8220;It&#8217;s an everyday occurrence.

 Takahiro Yokoi

 Talented actress Yu-chami released her 2nd photo book "Chami Summer" on September 4 (Wed.)! Here is a behind-the-scenes look at the photo shoot!

 Talented actress Yu-chami will release her 2nd photo book "Chami Summer" on September 4 (Wed.)! Here is a behind-the-scenes look at the photo shoot.

Urgent Serials] Yu-chami shows off her unexpected skill in marine sports in Miyakojima Island!

 The "Seishun 18 Ticket," which allows unlimited travel on all conventional JR lines in Japan for only 12,000 yen for five days, has gained wide popularity among young people and seniors alike. Recently, an increasing number of people are using the ticket for "sex tours"...

Why the &#8220;Seishun 18 Ticket,&#8221; loved by young people and seniors alike, is actually suitable for sex travel.

 Yusuke Kondo

 YouTuber comedian Huwa-chan is in danger of being banned from the entertainment industry for her "rude post" against comedian Yasuko. Fans of Snow Man are digging up her past words and actions. A reporter from this magazine explains the cause!

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Reality of Grabbing Money Revealed with Cash Stuffed as Farewell Gifts and Unclear Uses of Government Confidential Funds

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Sources Suggest Meguro Ren’s Illness Stems from Overly Conscientious Personality

Special Interview] Yona Enohara, who is the talk of the town with the release of her 1st photo book, “The sexiest I’ve ever been”.

7- and 5-Year-Old Sisters in Back Seat Killed in Accident How a Seat Belt Was a “Deadly Weapon” That Took Their Lives

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Former TV TOKYO Announcer Yuki Matsumaru Declares “No NG” and Aims to Become a Comedian by Joining a Main Comedy Agency

A beautiful Nikkei reporter was arrested on suspicion of stalking a married man for more than three years.

I don’t want to play it on my show…” A TV person leaked his true feelings about the controversial new song by Number_i.

TV TOKYO’s P was sent to prosecution for “indecent behavior”… “It just doesn’t get out in the open,” says a voice in the TV industry, “It’s an everyday occurrence.

Urgent Serials] Yu-chami shows off her unexpected skill in marine sports in Miyakojima Island!

Why the “Seishun 18 Ticket,” loved by young people and seniors alike, is actually suitable for sex travel.

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