 On March 10, the number of successful applicants to the University of Tokyo was announced. The ranking by high school shows a drastic change from 30 years ago, when our parents' generation took the entrance exam. Azabu and Sugamo, which had large numbers of successful applicants at that time, are struggling. Emerging schools such as Ootomo Gakuen and Eito are making great strides. The new ranking of high schools is introduced!

Ootomo Gakuen and Eito make great strides, while Azabu and Sugamo struggle&#8230;a drastic change from 30 years ago! New ranking of high schools in the &#8220;Tokyo University Successful Candidates Ranking

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 The Seiwa-kai has been forced to dissolve due to the back taxes issue. The LDP's headwinds are unlikely to abate, but the members themselves lack a sense of crisis....

He is the worst offender&#8230;! The name of the &#8220;bigwig councilor&#8221; who is the source of outrage within the LDP Seiwa-kai over the LDP slush fund issue.

 Wakako Takou

 It has been a long time since we have heard of "university poverty. Various ways of utilizing the sites of various universities, including the University of Tokyo, such as office buildings, are being promoted. It must mean that they are in such financial difficulties that they have no choice but to rely on rent income. Why are universities in such financial difficulties?

University officials warn of &#8220;a crisis here and now&#8221; at the progressively impoverished national universities: &#8220;They want us to donate from our retirement funds&#8230;

 Kyodo News

 With the trial of Hitoshi Matsumoto for alleged sexual assault just around the corner, the so-called "attending comedians" are in a flurry of activity. In the midst of all this, the comedian Tamura Kenji, who even called it "Tamuken time," made full use of social networking sites ......

Tamura Kenji, who &#8220;demanded an apology from Bunshun,&#8221; was teased on the Internet and &#8220;immediately blocked&#8221; on social networking services, showing his &#8220;serious anger.

 Born in Ehime Prefecture. After working at a broadcasting station, she became a freelance writer. She specializes in interviews with celebrities and analysis of popular events, and is always on the lookout for serial dramas and popular Japanese movies. She is a well-known beautiful writer in the magazine industry.

 Nanako

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st photo), Kenji Sugawara (2nd~4th photos)

 The results of the 47th Japan Academy Awards held on March 8 were criticized as "crap. The results of the awards tend to draw flames from fans every year, but this year, the double win for Sakura Ando, who was considered a great accomplishment, was particularly disconcerting. What is the reason?

What Discovery?&#8221; Why the Japan Academy Prize, which is unpopular even among movie fans, has come under fire more than usual

 Masahiro Kawayanagi Junpei Kota

 Frequent tremors centered in southern Chiba Prefecture in early March

 During the week of March 2-9, there were 79 earthquakes of intensity 1 or higher that occurred in various parts of Japan. Experts explain that this may be a sign of a huge earthquake. In the event of the most feared earthquake directly under the capital, Tokyo will be destroyed. ......


Expert Sound Alarm: Tokyo at Risk of Devastation from Imminent Earthquake Directly Beneath the Tokyo Metropolitan Area

 Shinji Hamasaki

 I'm a professional viewer, so I spend four hours a day watching variety shows.

 This year marks the 50th anniversary of Sekine Tsutomu's career. Even though he has reached his 70th birthday, he continues to be energetic, appearing on TV programs, posting videos on YouTube, and acting as the chairman of a stage production. What is the reason why he has received no bad publicity in his long career?

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 Izumi Nakagawa

 Shinjuku Gyoen is known as the site where former Prime Minister Abe held the "Cherry Blossom Viewing Party" in question. There are about 900 cherry trees of about 70 varieties planted here. Why are there so many cherry trees?

Two-Month Spectacle: Cherry Blossom from Across Japan Enchant Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Setting for Grand Viewing Party

 Shinji Hasuo

 Yoshikazu Azumaya, a.k.a. Garcy, is a YouTube exposer who has exposed the "secrets" of celebrities and has risen to the rank of member of the House of Councillors. Behind the scenes of his suspended sentence: ......

Anger Boils as Go Ayano’s Camp Denounces GaaSyy Suspended Sentence: Lingering Resentment as He Flees Country, Leaving Behind a Taste of Wealth

 Born in 1969. Passed the professional boxing test as a junior lightweight, but suffered an injury to his left elbow. After working as a reporter for a weekly magazine, he became a nonfiction writer, and in 1996, he moved to the U.S. to teach at a public high school in the U.S. He also works as an educator. 2014, he completed the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies, The University of Tokyo. He is the author of "Minority Fist," "America's Lower Level Education Site," and "America's Problem Child Regeneration Classroom" (all Kobunsha e-books), "God's Ring," "The Door to the World: Forward! Samurai Blue" and "Hohoite to Nurture Coaching" (all published by Kodansha).

 Soichi Hayashi

 AFLO, Soichi Hayashi (Tim)

 Naoya Inoue, the four-division super bantamweight champion, is set to defend his title against Shinsuke Yamanaka, the two-time world champion. His opponent is the "bad boy" Neri, who has committed doping and overweight blunders in his two world fights against Shinsuke Yamanaka. Witherspoon, a former heavyweight champion of the world, gives his prediction for this remarkable bout.

Former World Heavyweight Champion’s Bold Prediction, One Sided Outlook on Naoya Inoue vs Nery Showdown

 Born in Mie Prefecture in 1975. She won the 9th Ken Kaiko Nonfiction Award for her 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

 In early March, the trial of a former member of the special fraud group "Luffy's Gang" reached its conclusion. Her accusations of the group's realities have been attracting a lot of attention, but what exactly is the true meaning of her statements?

Former Kakeko of Convicted Gang Unveils Truth Behind Accusation Surroundings Luffy Gang

 Akira Toriyama was a very popular manga artist in China! Fans were saddened by the death of Akira Toriyama... Why did he gain such explosive popularity in China?

Akira Toriyama’s Phenomenal Popularity: Trending at No.1 on Weibo with 240 Million Views in Just One Hour, Unveiling the Secret Behind the Massive Buzz

 Akifumi Yoshida (1st, 4th), Toshihiro Nakaikawa (2nd, 3rd), Takehiko Kohiyama (5th)

 In this issue of Playback, we take a look back at what we were reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we will introduce a daring kiss scene that Danjuro Ichikawa had with a foreign model 20 years ago, when he was still Shinnosuke.

Playback ‘04: Danjuro Ichikawa who was Still Shinnosuke, Makes Headline with Bold Street KIss Alongside Blonde Model

 Courtesy of the man himself

 There is a man in Japan who has taken the "liberty" of polygamy. He now lives with his four wives, three children, and three dogs. He also has two girlfriends who are potential fifth wives. What kind of life does he lead that exceeds the imagination?

Polygamous Pimp’s Revelation: Four Wives, Two Children, and Ambitious Plan for 54 Offspring via Sperm Bank in the Future

 Seiji Iguchi (1st, 4th, and 5th), Ken Ronbaku (2nd and 3rd)

 Bakufu Slump, celebrating the 40th anniversary of their debut, announced the release of their first new song in 26 years and the start of their first live tour in 14 years. We take a look back at their past live performances, which were known for their extreme live performances.

Bakufu Slump Triumphant Return: Electrifying Performance at First Live Concert in 14 Years

 Takero Yui (1st), Shinji Hamasaki (2nd, 3rd)

 As the TV networks announced their April programming lineups, it was announced that Fuji Television and NHK would be cutting four and eight programs, respectively, in which the former Johnny's Office talents would appear. What about the other stations and the future of their continuing programs?

Fuji TV and NHK Cut Back on Regular Programs Featuring Former Johnny&#8217;s Talents &#8211; Uncertain Future Looms for Fan-Favorite Shows

 Kyodo News, Getty

 There is nothing but potential! The gateway to success for Olympic medalists: the women's figure skaters at the World Junior Figure Skating Championships!

 Japanese athletes made a splash at the "Women's Figure World Junior Championships," the gateway to success for Olympic medalists! The next generation of aces are competing hard for the Olympics. Medalists will be born among them!

Women&#8217;s Figure Skating Next Generation Aces Mao Shimada, Rena Uezono, and Ikura Kushida Sparkle in Competition of Beauty

 Ippei Hara

 Kudo-Kan, the genius of Reiwa, creates a stir with his new film "The Inappropriate!

 The drama series "There's No Place Like Inappropriate! is creating a buzz. The comedy is about an old man from the Showa period who travels back in time to Reiwa and raises objections to Reiwa's compliancy.

Exclusive Glimpse of On-Location Shoot for “Beyond Inappropriate!” Featuring Sadao Abe and Riisa Naka in Kanagawa Prefecture Housing Complex

 Sota Shima

 A total of 1.8 billion yen in luxury watches have not been returned. ...... The former representative wanted in the "Tokematch" case was a classmate of Morita's in junior high school! He had a talk with an economic magazine and praised it as a "good business.

 The former representative of the luxury watch sharing service "Tokematch" is wanted nationwide for embezzlement in the course of business. The former representative was a classmate of Saraba Seishun no Hikari Morita. Wasn't he used as a billboard, for example, by interviewing him in a magazine? Direct interview with him: ......

Former Luxury Watch Fraud Associate Tetsuya Morita Targeted as Poster Boy in Farewell to the Light of Youth Exposé!

 Diceke Takahashi

 An amateur coach is invited to teach at a professional baseball team's camp, a unique environment. Mr. Midorikawa, who usually works as a catcher coach for elementary and junior high school students, was invited to the '24 spring camp as a catching coordinator.

Unlikely Underdog Inside the Hawks&#8217; Camp, Where Amateurs Coach and Pros Take Notes

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An Amateur Coach&#8217;s Memoir from the Pro Spring Training Camp

 Shu Nishihara (1st, 4th), Yuri Adachi (2nd, 3rd)

 Yuki Saito, a "magical and mysterious" character in her 50s, is in invincible mode and attracting a great deal of attention in the TV industry and entertainment industry.

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Yuki Saito&#8217;s Startling Prediction: A 90% Chance of Scandal After 60

 Makoto Kuwata

 TOBE's "first live performance" featuring TOBE's talents was held from March 14 to 17. TOBE Junior," a group of trainees in their early teens, will also make their debut at the event, but some have questioned this.

TOBE Junior Makes Tokyo Dome Debut Amidst Concerns Over Training System Similarity to Johnny&#8217;s Model

 Kazunori Okubo

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