 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 the looming social and incident! Shocking Reportage

 Children's motor skills are dramatically declining. They cannot jump, skip, or even sit in gymnastics. Some adults view outside play as "noise damage. Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii's horrifying report [Part 2].

Report on the Dangers of Park Play and Noise Nuisance from Koinobori Affecting Children&#8217;s Physical Development

 Takero Shintai, Hikaru Ogawa

 In mid-September, the head of the Yamaguchi Gumi VI, Shinobu Tsukasa, appeared in Yokohama City at twilight. What was the purpose of his visit to Tokyo, which was accompanied by other members including Seiji Takayama, a young leader of the Yamaguchigumi? The following is a detailed report on the tense scene of the visit.

Leader of the Tsukasa Shinobu Clan Leads Crew in Surprise Visit to Kanto Amid Tense Situation

 Aika Kanda

 Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Aika Kanda says her dream came true this summer. When she was unable to travel to the U.S. due to the COVID-19 crisis, she started watching YouTube videos of travel and scenery just to get in the mood. I hope to visit there someday...

Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda Heads to a Bar in Florida for Summer Vacation Travel Diary 1

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 Aoi Fujino, the I-cup "Kaga Hyakumangoku bust" model who has been battling a malignant tumor since it was discovered last January, has made an imposing declaration of her comeback! She talks about how she feels about her decision to come back even though her disease has not yet been completely cured.

Aoi Fujino Declares Intense Return After Overcoming Battle with Cancer

 Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture appeared in Mirai Asakura's YouTube video. He is excited about "inviting" a martial arts event, "Breaking Down," to be held during the Expo. Osaka's Expo has had its share of problems, but has it finally changed its strategy for attracting visitors?

Osaka Tournament Invites Breaking Down with Unconventional Crowd-Pulling Strategy for Expo

 On September 6, TBS announcer Yasumi Yoshihara was standing in the sweltering heat to directly confront Koizumi Shinjiro, who is running for the LDP presidency. She was wearing the armband of "San Japo" and continued to interview people along the roadside after the direct hit.

TBS Announcer Ami Yoshihara Confronts Shinjiro Koizumi Amid Intense Heat and Faces Teasing from Hikari Ota

 In early September, Kyoko Koizumi held her annual morning live event at a talk live house. The event ended at 1:00 p.m., and when Koizumi came out of her dressing room, she had a lot of presents in her hands... She is said to be on the verge of a full return to terrestrial broadcasting, but will she?

Kyoko Koizumi Remains the Ultimate Idol Surrounded by Fans at Morning Live Event

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 South Korea's national soccer team is under fire after a home draw against lowly Palestine in the World Cup qualifiers. The players are not in good condition as they have to travel by regular flights. The team's plan to introduce chartered flights has come under fire.

South Korean Soccer Team Faces Backlash Over Plan for Fans to Cover Charter Flight Costs

 Kyodo News

 A Shiretoko sightseeing boat with 26 passengers and crew on board went missing in a tragic accident. Two and a half years after the tragedy, Seiichi Katsurada, the president of the operating company, was arrested. The operating company was conspicuous for its aggressive business practices. Here is a "black profile" of President Katsurada.

Captain of Incident at Shiretoko Sightseeing Boat Company Faces Scrutiny for Ignoring Bad Weather Amid History of Poor Practices

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 A 23-year-old office worker was arrested for taking voyeuristic photos of a woman's skirt at a commercial establishment in Shizuoka Prefecture and sharing them on a social networking service. The police investigation revealed the suspect's unusual obsession with voyeurism.

23-Year-Old Suspect Claiming to be Secret Filming Master Shakes from Excessive Filming with Abnormal Methods

 Takuto Suzuki

 Keita Inagaki, a member of Japan's national rugby team, is famous for always being cool and "the man who never smiles," but one day, I ran into him in front of his acquaintance and wife, smiling and talking. The true face of this strong rugged man is a man with a wonderful smile!

Unseen Side of Keita Inagaki Revealed in Joyful Moment with Wife

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st Hirano), Yusuke Kondo (1st Kishi), Ippei Hara (1st Jinguji)

 Number_i released a new song "INZM (Inazuma)" on August 19. After performing it on a TV music program, a number of netizens voiced their disapproval of the song, saying it was "lame" and "addictive". Here are some of them!

While negative reactions to the new music of &#8220;Number_i&#8221; are constant&#8230; &#8220;New fans are increasing&#8221; special circumstances

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 In the race between Shinjiro Koizumi and Shigeru Ishiba, Sanae Takaichi is said to have the best chance of making it to the final round of voting. However, she has been facing intense "negative campaigning" from the other camps. ......

Takaichi Faces Backlash from Supporters Over Negative Campaigns Amid Party Concerns About Election Viability

 Diceke Takahashi

 Ayumi Kagami

 JTB Timetable" will celebrate its 100th anniversary in March 2013. It has been a long time since the Internet became the mainstream way to check train schedules, but there are still many users of paper timetables. What is the appeal and role of paper timetables?

JTB Timetable Marks 100th Anniversary Next Year with 60,000 Copies Still in Circulation

 It was a packing material, but why did it become loved by being crushed by fingers? The book "Puchi Puchi®", a compilation of some of the findings of 23 years of research by the Puchi Puchi Culture Research Institute, provides clues to this question.


Why People Pop Bubble Wrap and Uncovering Eight Mysteries of Puchi Puchi

 The behavior of "Toyoko Kids" is becoming more and more dangerous. How do they earn money when they are underage and runaway from home? This reporter went to interview them to find out.

Using PayPay and SNS to Fund Alcohol and Tobacco Shocking Trends among Tōyoko Kids

 Toshio Ishikawa (entertainment reporter)

 Entertainment reporter Toshio Ishikawa's "Behind the Scenes" of the entertainment industry: ......

 Taro Okada, former chairman of Kyodo TV and husband of Sayuri Yoshinaga, passed away. The veteran entertainment reporter, Toshio Ishikawa, explains that Yoshinaga's marriage to Taro Okada, who overcame the opposition of her parents, was an unusual media response at the time. ......

Parents Oppose Marriage with Intense Hostility as Sayuri Yoshinaga Reveals Ordinary Newlywed Life at Home

 Yusuke Kondo

 Slander and threats of harm have been on the increase recently. Finally, STARTO, a major agency with a large number of male idols, has announced that it will take action on the issue.

Death Threat Against KAT-TUN&#8217;s Kamenashi Prompts STARTO to Address Inappropriate Social Media Posts

 Tora ni Tsubasa" will finish airing at the end of September. The supporting cast will be in great demand in the future. In addition to Shiori Doi, Sumitaka Totsuka, and Takashi Okabe, who are already active, many other actors have been called upon to play supporting roles, creating a "bubble" situation.

Shiori Doi and Junki Tozuka in &#8220;Tora ni Tsubasa&#8221; Ignite Rivalry Among Networks for Supporting Roles

 More than a month has passed, and the "Huwa-chan" scandal shows no sign of calming down. The effects of this have cast a dark shadow over Yasuko, who is supposed to be the victim. In such a situation, Yasuko is reportedly making a "reverse offer" to Nippon TV for a program.

Yasuko&#8217;s Agency Pursues Non-Comedy Opportunity on Popular NTV Variety Show

 Shimei Kurita (nonfiction writer)

 Takayuki Ogawauchi, Shimei Kurita (2nd, 6th, and 7th photos)

 The old-fashioned stores have disappeared, and Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese communities are intertwined with each other. A jewelry store that was the scene of the "Luffy's Robbers" incident also exists.

 The old-fashioned stores spreading out along the "Ameyoko Shopping Street" are now a thing of the past. The communities of India, China, and Vietnam are intertwined, and Ueno, Yushima, and Okachimachi are undergoing rapid transformation. We walked through such a deep town in the heart of the city.

Foreign Entrepreneurs Transform Tokyo&#8217;s Entertainment Districts in Ueno, Yushima and Okachimachi

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (Entertainment Journalist)

 Kojiro Yamada

 It seems that some people have not heard his name in a while. ...... The "recent photo" of Ippei Mizuhara, a former interpreter for Shohei Ohtani, who was arrested on bank fraud charges, has become a topic of conversation. In addition, his wife, who was also rumored to be divorced, is seen beside him. ......

Behind the Scenes of the Unusual Decision to Feature Shohei Ohtani&#8217;s Former Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara in the US

 Kojiro Yamada (1st)

 Takashi Sorimachi will appear in the drama "Okura" starting in October. He will play a detective who is buddies with Harusuke Sugino. Meanwhile, Sorimachi's old TV series "Partners" will also start its new season in October, and the two will go head-to-head in a "detective buddy" drama. ......

Takashi Sorimachi Aims for New Heights in Detective Buddy Theme After Two and a Half Years Since Aibou Graduation

 Ken Miyake is currently on his first solo tour since moving to TOBE. During the tour in Sendai, Miyake made a joke "Yes, I am Miyagi Prefecture (Ken Miyake)" and got a lot of laughs. After returning to Tokyo, Miyake showed no signs of fatigue as he responded to his fans.

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