 Kei Kato (2 photos from Tsujigawayama Park, Hyogo Prefecture) Tomohiro Arikawa (2 photos from Sayo Shrine, Miyazaki Prefecture)

 The "human-faced fish" boom swept Japan. Thirty-five years have passed since then, and the previous article reporting that "the phantom fish is still in ponds" received a huge response, "There is one in my hometown, too. The reporter went to Hyogo and Miyazaki prefectures, where the fish was particularly believed to be present.

Human-Faced Fish Reported Again After 35 Years in Hyōgo and Miyazaki

 Shinji Hasuo

 By November 19, three members of the illegal scout group "Natural" were arrested. During the transfer, one of the members stuck up his middle finger at the reporters. The future of this group, which is expanding its power, can be found at .......

Both middle fingers raised&#8230;Illegal scout group &#8220;Natural&#8221; member arrested and locked up, threatening appearance during transfer.

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 On November 26, three stand-up girls were arrested while waiting for customers in Umeda, Osaka. It is said that the number of street vendors around "American Street" where they were arrested has recently drastically decreased. What is the "reason" for the decrease, which is different from the situation in Kabukicho?

Street Solicitation Declines on Osaka’s American Street Due to Unique Local Factors

 Hideki Asai

 The famous "Soba Boro" store also closed its doors. What is the desperate reason why the town's confectionery shops are being forced into a "record number" of bankruptcies? Egg shock, utility costs, difficulty in finding successors... The flavors of Japan's "four seasons" are quietly disappearing.

Record Number of Confectionery Shops Going Bankrupt Due to Severe Conditions

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 The world of professional women's golf has been rocked again. The popular professional golfer Reika Miyako and her 30-year-old coach Shinobu Ishii were reported to be having an affair. In March of this year, three young professional women golfers were reported to have had affairs with male caddies. ......

Pro Golfer Reika Miyako’s Alleged Age-Gap Affair Raises Legal Questions

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 Serious love nurtured over two and a half years of "living together" since they co-starred in a movie and discovered their relationship.

 Sousuke Ikematsu, an actor, appeared from a high-class designer's apartment in Tokyo. On the other day, actor Kawai Yumi appeared from the same apartment. Two and a half years have passed since they first started dating after co-starring in a movie, and they have been steadily nurturing their love under the same roof.

Ikematsu–Kawai Relationship Develops After Living Together for 2.5 Years

 Takeshi Kinugawa (2nd to 4th photos) Hiroto Kato (5th to 7th photos)

 Toyota of Japan and BYD of China are making their presence felt with their unique strategies, while Tesla of the U.S. is...

 At the Japan Mobility Show 2025, where top manufacturers from around the world gathered, Toyota of Japan and BYD of China attracted attention with their unique strategies. Meanwhile, the U.S.-based Tesla is focusing on robo-taxis, and the car industry is entering a new era.

Touch-Panel Controls Highlight Changes in the Future of Cars at Japan Mobility Show

 Takero Yui, Jiji Press, Inc.

 The first trial for the appeal of the large ski bus accident in which 15 people lost their lives was held. The defendants, including the president of the operating company, pleaded not guilty. However, immediately after the accident, the people involved in the accident revealed a shoddy management system and a clear lack of skill on the part of the driver.

Ski Bus Driver Admitted Lack of Driving Ability Prior to Fatal Crash

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 On November 26, Rakuten announced the acquisition of Kenta Maeda, 37, who played for the Dodgers of Major League Baseball in the United States and declared his return to the Japanese baseball world after an 11-year absence. What was behind Maeda's reversal of plans to join the Giants?

Kenta Maeda’s Unexpected Rakuten Signing: What Drove Him Away From the Giants

 Nakahira Ryo

 Shinji Hasuo, NAKAHIRA (6th photo)

 On November 13, a 74-year-old man murdered a 29-year-old woman who lived with him in Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama. Neighbors said they did not know the woman lived there. What was the relationship between the suspect and the woman?

“A Woman Lived There?” — Uncovering the Suspect’s Ties to the 29-Year-Old Victim in the Yokohama Murder Case

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 Recently, the number of underage girls in the Kabukicho and Okubo Park neighborhoods has been increasing. There is a struggle between male prostitutes who want to avoid the risk of arrest and underage girls who want to earn money. What is the latest trend of girls falsifying their ages?

MyNumber checks spread in Kabukichō as underage girls adopt a new method of age falsification

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Shu Nishihara (Matsuzaka), Afro (Yokohama)

 It has been announced that the "Super Sentai" series, which has continued for 50 years, will officially come to an end. As a gateway to success for young actors, the series has helped many actors grow into big stars. ......

Super Sentai proved to be the ultimate training ground that left a major legacy in the entertainment industry

 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 Intentions," "Let's Talk about Real Poverty," "Social Map of Disparity and Divide," and "Children Who Hurt Each Other.

 Kota Ishii (Nonfiction writer)

 Host clubs are a hotbed of problems such as "tachimbo" and rip-offs. The reason behind the rise and fall of host clubs in Kabukicho has a long and deep history. Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii presents "The History of Kabukicho Hosts" (Part 2).

Inside Club Ai: Knife Threats and a Clientele of 60–70% Enjo-kōsei Girls

 Kota Ishii, nonfiction writer

 Host clubs are a breeding ground for a variety of problems, including "stand-up drinking" and rip-offs. The reason why host clubs have flourished in Kabukicho has a long and deep history. Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii presents "The History of Kabukicho Hosts" (Part 1).

How an affair led to the creation of a Kabukichō host club popular among street-working girls

 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. He was a member of "Honjamaka," a comedy duo with Toshiaki Megumi, and was a member of "Ganso! Debuya" (TV TOKYO), as well as an actor and voice actor. Currently, he is the Friday MC of "Yoji Goji Days" (TV TOKYO), and is also active on YouTube and Instagram.

 Hidehiko Ishizuka

 Honjamaka" Hidehiko Ishizuka's ″Mayday by Day″ vol.34

 Hidehiko Ishizuka of "Honjamaka" talks about how to treat fat people. Ishizuka tells us what is in his "instruction manual" that can be used when entertaining or drinking with fat people⁉

“Here’s How to Handle It”—Hidehiko Ishizuka’s Practical Tips for Relating to Overweight People

 Former TOKIO member Taichi Kokubun, who had disappeared from the public eye after being found in compliance violations by NTV in June of this year, held a press conference on November 26. What he said at the press conference and the TOKIO members' movements are available at ......

Kokubun’s emergency press conference and Matsuoka’s independent move signal the group’s next phase

 Kumataro Arai

 Mirai Shida will play the lead role of a mother for the first time in 20 years in the drama "Musuko of the Future" to be broadcast in January 2014. The film was shot on location in Shimokitazawa, Setagaya Ward, in mid-November. Shida's co-star, a tall, handsome actor, is seen next to her. ......

Mirai Shida Enjoys a Lighthearted Chat With a Tall Co-Star Ahead of Her Lead Role in “Mirai no Musuko”

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 The "2025 Report Card" of 14 Samurai Major Leaguers is now available for viewing! The "How well did Shohei Otani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Akinori Sasaki and the rest of the Dodgers do?

Suzuki, Imanaga, Kikuchi—How Did They Perform? Evaluating 14 Samurai Japan Players in MLB for 2025

 Hiroyuki Sato

 Keitaro Haga

 The true meaning of her retirement from gravure She surprised her fans by suddenly announcing her retirement, and she talks about the secret story of the photo shoot in Vietnam, which she chose as her first and last overseas location.

 Ikechan surprised her fans by declaring her retirement from gravure! Ike-chan, who surprised her fans by announcing her retirement from gravure, wanted to experience an overseas photo shoot for the last time... She talks about the secret story of the photo shoot in Vietnam, which she chose as her first and last overseas location, and the true reason for her retirement. She also tells us about her future plans.

“I Show Parts of Myself I Never Did Before” — Ike-chan Opens Up About Her Final Photo Book

 The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has re-arrested two men and newly arrested a woman on suspicion of confining a dead man in Ibaraki Prefecture in October. What will happen to the investigation? A crime journalist asked.

Newly arrested woman panicked at news cameras and reveals her role in the Sakai body abandonment case

 On November 6, Yamada, who pretended to be a cameraman and indecently assaulted a junior high school girl, was sentenced. We look back on the case and Yamada's words and actions, which did not seem to indicate any remorse at the trial.

Fake photographer’s verdict reveals unrepentant behavior after indecent acts against a minor

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 As of the end of October, 196 people have been injured by bears, the worst number ever recorded in the survey conducted since 2006. Behind the scenes, the economic damage is also enormous. ......

Bear sightings slash local sales, highlighting major economic losses

 Former "Jungle Pocket" member Shinji Saito disappeared from the public eye last October after being charged with non-consensual sexual intercourse and non-consensual obscenity. He made a living by selling baumkuchen, but a financial trouble has broken out with the sales company.

Sales company alleges Shinji Saitō fled with proceeds, sparking a financial dispute

 On November 17, the Tokyo District Court heard the first trial of a man accused of theft for stealing cash from a passenger during a baggage check at Haneda Airport. The reason for the crime was distorted vanity. The sentencing hearing will be held on November 25.

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