 In this issue of Playback, we take a look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we report on the "mass coma incident" in which a number of female university students and others collapsed in a plaza in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district in June 2002.

Playback &#8217;14: University Students Ragging Around in Their Underwear&#8230; Confessions of the Members of the Shinjuku Kabukicho &#8220;Mass Coma Incident

 The Japanese Olympic team for the Paris Olympics is facing an unexpected hunger crisis and its savior, the "cardboard beds," a "mental care center," and "no air conditioning.

Not Enough Food in the Athletes&#8217; Village! The Japanese Olympic Athletes at the Paris Olympics are facing an &#8220;Unexpected Hunger Crisis&#8221; and their savior.

 Born in Mie Prefecture in 1975. He won the 9th Ken Kaiko Nonfiction Award for his book "Men Who Left Japan Behind: Impoverished Japanese Living in the Philippines. His latest book is "Reporto: International Romance Fraud. He has covered the war in Ukraine and other conflicts around the world.

 Takehide Mizutani

 More than a year and a half has passed since a special fraud group calling itself "Rufy" shook Japan. However, Japanese groups are still active in Southeast Asia. We take a closer look at the latest developments.

Four Japanese Nationals Arrested in High-Stakes Fraud Investigation Featuring Elusive Broker

 Shinji Hasuo

 A man was arrested for allegedly giving a woman he knew a nutritional drink containing sleeping pills and committing an indecent act. The man met the woman at a "Gala". This article introduces the whole story of the unforgivable crime and recent troubles related to sleeping pills.

40-Year-Old Man Allegedly Drugged and Molested Woman from Paid Drinking Sessions

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 The Paris Olympics will open on July 27. Legends of swimming, track and field, judo, volleyball, and other sports give in-depth commentary on the highlights of each sport! Swimming's Ikegae says her goal is to overcome her illness and "make it to the finals," but her real goal is to go beyond that...

Rikako Ikee&#8217;s Path to Paris Olympics Glory and the Reasons Behind Her Medal Hopes

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 Continuous Interviews with Olympic Athletes Part3

 It has been a really, really long 10 years since I graduated from high school," said a deeply moved Aya Ohori, who won a spot on the Japanese national team for the Paris Olympics in the women's singles badminton event. Ohori, who once considered retiring, talks about her thoughts on the Olympics.

Aya Ohori&#8217;s Journey from Badminton Prodigy to Overcoming Setbacks and Making a Comeback

 Hiroki Yamazaki

 Nine years after retiring from the Vancouver Olympics, the former Vancouver Olympian is now fully engaged in rallying as a driver's assistant.

 Takahiko Kozuka is a former member of Japan's figure skating team and has a brilliant track record. Nine years have passed since his retirement, and he has embarked on a new challenge in the world of rally competition. Why did he enter the world of rallying?　Kozuka talks about his reasons for taking on this challenge and the appeal of rallying.

Takahiko Kozuka&#8217;s Journey from Figure Skating to Rally Racing

 Cannibal bacteria are spreading rapidly. According to the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, the number of cases has already exceeded the number reported in 2011, with 1,060 cases as of July 7. Dr. Yusaku Saijo of Nippon Medical School Hospital spoke to us.

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Risks Associated with Minor Injuries and Untreated Athlete&#8217;s Foot

 Yuri Adachi, Tetsuya Takahashi, Yasuko Sakaguchi, Sota Shima

 Haruka Ayase has been romantically involved with Jesse of the idol group "SixTONES. The two are already "living together" and are said to be close to reaching the goal. ......

Haruka Ayase&#8217;s Glamorous Relationship History with Jesse from SixTONES

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Hiyoroku is a comedian who is gaining popularity with his unique way of speaking and character. In addition to variety shows, he has appeared in a web commercial for "Iemon" since July. We take a closer look at the true face of this multi-faceted artist.

Rising Star Comedian Hyōroku Unveils His Enigmatic Private Life and the Senior Who Helped Him Out

 After working as a money writer, financial planner, and market analyst for a securities company, Wajima became independent in 1996. He writes articles on finance and asset management mainly for business and economic magazines. Author of "A Textbook for the First Year of Robo-Advisor Investing" and "A Book You Can Understand with Rich Illustrations! Cashless Payments for the Absolute Benefit of Cashless Payments".

 Kenji Matsuoka

 In early July, the TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Exchange Stock Price Index) hit a record high for the first time in 34.5 years. What kind of change has come to the Japanese stock market? And what kind of stocks are promising for the future? We asked economic journalist Hideki Wajima.

Conditions for Targeting Undervalued High Dividend Yield Stocks with NISA Growth Investment Limits

 A new idol group from Yasushi Akimoto held an in-store event to celebrate the release of their first mini-album. The following is a detailed report on the event, which ended with a great success.

Yasushi Akimoto&#8217;s New Idol Group FINALIST Launches 1st Mini-Album to Great Success

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 The "Paris Olympics" will open on July 27. Legends of swimming, track and field, judo, volleyball, and other sports explain the highlights of each sport! The legend of "Shin Primates Strongest Female" by Fujinami of Wrestling starts...

Top Medal Contenders in Wrestling and Fencing Emerge from the Strongest Generation

 Kyoto has been shaken by the "Maiko/Geiko Paparazzi Problem" and other over-tourism issues. Is overtourism a problem in the nightlife district as well? Akira Ikoma, former editor-in-chief of the sex industry magazine "Ore no Tabi (My Trip)," reports on the situation in Kyoto.

Overtourism Affecting Kyoto&#8217;s Adult Entertainment Establishments

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 Doubts about NTC's "Athletes First

 Women's gymnast Shoko Miyata's withdrawal from the Olympic team for smoking and drinking has caused a stir. In particular, the Ajinomoto NTC, where the drinking took place, has been the scene of scandals in the past, and its operation has been called into question.

National Training Center&#8217;s Player Supremacy at Risk as Shoko Miyata&#8217;s Drinking Issue Resurfaces

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 The Paris Olympics will start on July 27th! Legends of swimming, track and field, judo, table tennis, volleyball, and other sports give in-depth commentary on the highlights of each sport! Table tennis player Hayata is expected to "aim for medals in all three events. An expert commentates!

The Exceptional Backhand Skills of Table Tennis Stars Hina Hayata and Tomokazu Harimoto

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 The legendary "Kakeko," who swindled 600 million yen in three and a half years, reveals all.

 The "Rufi Robbers" shook the whole country with their special fraud and robbery. The "Legendary Kaketsuko," Risa Yamada, a convict, confessed her crimes while in prison! She reveals the fearful rule of the executives, the frustration she felt toward her fellow inmates, and their special fraud techniques...all in this interview.

Prison Confession by Luffy Robbery Gang Inmate Risa Yamada Reveals Shocking Details of Special Fraud Techniques

 Miko Ryokai

 Koki Nagahama

 Mitsugu Takahashi

 The steadfast right back vows revenge!

 Risa Shimizu, a member of Japan's women's soccer team for the Paris Olympics, is a steadfast right back who was selected for her second consecutive Olympics, but over the past three years, a scene has remained etched in a corner of her mind. ......

Risa Shimizu, Key Player for Nadeshiko Japan, Featured in &#8216;VOCE&#8217; Makeup Special

 Ogawa Hikaru

 The Inagawa-kai, Sumiyoshi-kai, Yamaguchigumi VI, and other top executives gathered in one place.

 In mid-July, the facilities of the Inagawa-kai, a designated crime syndicate in Yokohama, were enveloped in a strange tension. The top leaders of the Inagawa-kai, Sumiyoshi-kai, Yamaguchigumi VI, and other prestigious yakuza groups in the Kanto region gathered in one place for a meeting that could be called a "Gokudo summit.

Inagawa-kai, Sumiyoshi-kai, and Sixth-Generation Yamaguchi-gumi Leaders Gather in Broad Daylight in Yokohama

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 A famous South Korean actor suspected of overdosing on drugs has been sentenced to four years in prison, having used 4.4 liters of the drug in one year. His past bizarre behavior has also been questioned. The following are the actor's bitter arguments against drug intake and his illegal words and deeds.

South Korean Top Actor Under Illegal Drug Suspicion with 181 Anesthesia Injections Controversial Behavior in Focus

 On July 14, Hitoshi Matsumoto, who has been taking a break from performing in order to focus on his trial with Bunshun, announced the resumption of his social networking service. It is said that his image has been tarnished by the "tailing" report on the female victim. ......

Matsumoto Hitoshi Faces Criticism Following Resumption of Social Media Amidst Stalking Reports

 Yuji Yanagawa

 The "Paris Olympics" will start on July 27th. Legends of swimming, track and field, judo, volleyball, and other sports will give in-depth commentary on the highlights of each sport! Will Abe Hifumi and Uta become the first siblings in Japanese history to win gold medals in two consecutive events on the same day?

Sibling Duo Hifumi and Uta Abe Set to Achieve Back-to-Back Judo Wins at Paris Olympics

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 Since mid-June, Shohei Otani has been laying his bat down on an extended line between home base and third base when he enters the batter's box, as if to measure the angle of the bat. Experts analyze that this new routine has led to his good performance.

Ohtani’s Lower Body Strength and Pivot Foot Rotation Drive 50 Home Runs in Second Half

 A 24-year-old Japan Self-Defense Force officer was arrested for taking voyeuristic pictures of a teenage girl inside the skirt of a bus traveling in Yokohama City. This is the second time he has been caught for voyeurism. He was also arrested at a station in Shinagawa Ward. ...... Who is the unexpected person to whom the Self-Defense Forces officer was sending the voyeuristic images?

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Playback ’14: University Students Ragging Around in Their Underwear… Confessions of the Members of the Shinjuku Kabukicho “Mass Coma Incident

Not Enough Food in the Athletes’ Village! The Japanese Olympic Athletes at the Paris Olympics are facing an “Unexpected Hunger Crisis” and their savior.

Four Japanese Nationals Arrested in High-Stakes Fraud Investigation Featuring Elusive Broker

40-Year-Old Man Allegedly Drugged and Molested Woman from Paid Drinking Sessions

Rikako Ikee’s Path to Paris Olympics Glory and the Reasons Behind Her Medal Hopes

Aya Ohori’s Journey from Badminton Prodigy to Overcoming Setbacks and Making a Comeback

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Haruka Ayase’s Glamorous Relationship History with Jesse from SixTONES

Rising Star Comedian Hyōroku Unveils His Enigmatic Private Life and the Senior Who Helped Him Out

Conditions for Targeting Undervalued High Dividend Yield Stocks with NISA Growth Investment Limits

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Top Medal Contenders in Wrestling and Fencing Emerge from the Strongest Generation

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