 Shinji Hasuo

 A 25-year-old man was arrested for assaulting a woman he was living with in his apartment. The woman became unconscious and the man himself called 119. Firefighters responded and confirmed that the woman had died. What was the man's surprising motive for the crime?

25-Year-Old Man Charged in Death of Partner Following Violent Attack

 Takeshi Kinugawa (Shiro Sano) Kyodo News (Beach Boys) Yusuke Kondo (Masato Sakai) Sankei Visual (Sanma & Otake, W. Asano) Jiji News (Haruka Ayase, WATER BOYS)

 Drama watchers had a heated discussion to decide the "best summer drama" by defining "summer dramas" as those that are broadcast during the summer and are worth watching during the summer! We look back at some of the best dramas and announce our editorial picks for the "Top 10 Best Summer Dramas!

Roundtable Discussion on the Top 10 Strongest Summer Dramas

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 Disappeared from supermarkets! While the harvest has been drastically reduced due to the extremely hot summer, the supply has not been able to keep up with the end of the COVID-19 crisis and a sharp increase in inbound sales, and a series of natural disasters have led to rampant hoarding, resulting in a triple punch that has caused a string of out-of-stock situations.

 Consumers are screaming at supermarkets across the country that their rice has disappeared. While the harvest has been drastically reduced due to the extremely hot summer, demand has skyrocketed due to the dramatic increase in inbound demand, and a series of natural disasters have led to hoarding of the rice. There are other "abnormalities" happening to rice...

Rice Crisis in Reiwa Year 6 Could Turn a Bowl of Rice into a Luxury Item

 A pair of Chinese nationals were arrested for repeatedly picking pockets in the Tokyo Station area, committing more than 10 thefts since July. What was their surprising method of "hijacking"?

Chinese Pickpocket Duo Targets Tokyo Station Passengers in Over 10 Incidents Since July

 Yuri Adachi (Marukawa)

 Manabu Horii resigned from the Diet after being summarily indicted by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office for violating the Public Offices Election Law by illegally distributing incense money. On the other hand, Tamayo Marukawa, who was named in the "slush fund issue," and other members of the Diet were "not indicted" and thus not blamed. ......

Indictment Leads to Resignation of Manabu Horii as Tamayo Marukawa and Others Avoid Charges Due to Inexplicable Standards

 Kei Kato

 Hiroyuki Sasaki

 Yuriyan Retriever has announced that she will enter the U.S. as an "actor. Some people on social networking sites scoffed at her announcement, saying, "She was ridiculed for appearing on an American talent search show in the past, but she hasn't learned her lesson yet? She was mocked for appearing on an American talent search show in the past. However, the experts are not so sure. What are the reasons?

Yuriyan Retriever&#8217;s U.S. Debut Draws Criticism, But Experts Praise Her Talent

 Summer vacation in Kabukicho starts about a week later than the rest of the world. The hosts usually post on SNS that they will be going home for a while and announce that they will be closed for the summer, but Obon is also a chance to make the "princesses" feel special.

Hosts Bring Female Guests Home for Obon Holiday

 Takahiro Kagawa (Huwa-chan) and Afro (Kano)

 Yasuko completed the charity marathon on NTV's "24 Hours TV". Fuwa-chan, who was forced to suspend her entertainment activities after "shooting her down" on SNS, is being treated as the "mastermind" behind the uproar. ......

A-Masso&#8217;s Kano Misjudged as Mastermind for Targeting Yasuko Before Fuwa-chan

 The first trial was held for the alleged murder of his wife by a researcher at the pharmaceutical company Daiichi Sankyo. The two men were elites who had completed graduate school at a national university. What was the reason for the deterioration of the couple's relationship to the extent that they told the police they were "separated at home"?

Former Pharmaceutical Employee Arrested for Wife&#8217;s Methanol Poisoning

 A man was arrested for allegedly touching a high school girl's buttocks and pouring bodily fluids on her uniform in a crowded train. The man took surprising actions immediately after his arrest. ...... There is no end to the number of cases of indecent acts committed against minors on trains. This is a detailed report on the continuing trouble of molestation.

Man Arrested for Allegedly Harassing High School Girls on Morning Train

 Yusuke Kondo (2nd and 4th), Ippei Hara (3rd)

 The three members of Number_i, who appeared in NHK's music special program on August 22 that brought together artists from around the world, are already being tipped as candidates for the year-end Kohaku (red and white) festivities. The background of this is said to be greatly influenced by the "problem of the old house. ......

Number_i Rumored to Return to Kohaku Uta Gassen Just Two Years After Last Appearance

 Keisuke Nishi

 Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi is a "charismatic artist" who has many fans in the entertainment industry. He started a nationwide tour in June, but ticket sales have been unexpectedly low. ......

National Tour of Charismatic Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi Faces Serious Situation with Available Seats

 Takayuki Ogawauchi, Takahiro Kagawa

 It has been about a year since Sota Hanamura of "Da-ice," who also won the Japan Record Award, was reported to be in a relationship. This magazine witnessed Hanamura and his partner, a single mother named Ako, together.

Da-iCE&#8217;s Sota Hanamura Shares Lovey-Dovey Photos at New Home About a Year After Relationship Reveal

 In mid-August, Keiko Masuda aka "Kei" of "Pink Lady" was spotted at Shin-Osaka Station! She seemed to have traveled from Tokyo to perform at Billboard Live Osaka the next day. What did people who noticed her say?

Keiko Masuda of Pink Lady Spotted at Shin-Osaka Station Exuding Happy Atmosphere and Star Aura

 Takuma Arimura

 On August 22, the Italian Navy aircraft carrier Cavour made a port call at the Maritime Self-Defense Force Yokosuka Air Base. This was the first visit to Japan by an Italian Navy aircraft carrier. The main purpose of the port call is to supply supplies and exchange troops, but in the background are the maritime advances of China and Russia.

Italian Aircraft Carrier Cavour Visits Japan for the First Time with Large Number of Fighter Jets Amidst China and Russia Threats

 Myung-Woo Kim

 KLPGA, MHN Sports

 Erika Hara, one of the most popular and talented women's golf players in Japan, played her first tournament on the Korean Tour in late August. She charmed her fans with her brilliant play, including her signature driver and highly accurate irons. Here is a report on her performance, along with photos from the tournament.

Erika Hara Shines with Beautiful Play and Smile in Major Tournaments During First Korean Golf Appearance

 24 Hour TV 47" was broadcast on August 31 and September 1, and comedian Yasuko successfully completed the marathon. The donations raised by Yasuko alone exceeded 400 million yen, and it seems as if Yasuko's efforts helped her to get through the marathon, but some people on social networking sites pointed out the problem of "money laundering.

Yasuko&#8217;s Efforts Were the Only Reliance for 24-Hour Television Despite Marathon Fundraising Exceeding 400 Million Yen

 Ippei Hara

 Yasuko, a comedian, completed the charity marathon of NTV's "24-Hour TV" without being bothered by "criticism" from Fuwa-chan. Veteran comedian Kuniko Yamada sympathized with her. ......

Kuniko Yamada Highlights Issues with Yasuko’s NTV 24-Hour Television Marathon

 A Kwansei Gakuin University student was punished by the football association for using marijuana during the U-20 World Championship. However, the university claimed at a press conference that the urine test was negative. What is behind the conflict between the two sides' claims? ......

Kwansei Gakuin University Denies Marijuana Allegations Against American Football Team Amidst Association&#8217;s Official Statement

 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.

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