 Eiichiro Miyata

 Masaru Kumaki

 Yuri Kasahara

 Kurumi Komatsu

 A special series of articles on the true faces of the idol group "WHITE SCORPION," produced by Akimoto Yasushi, has begun!

 A special series of articles on the true faces of the idol group "WHITE SCORPION," produced by Akimoto Yasushi, has begun! The first article in this series features ALLY, the oldest member of the group.

WHITE SCORPION Series: ALLY “I Want to Say Tsukkomi in My Kansai Dialect”

 Takuma Arimura

 A month has passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake struck. Like the Self-Defense Forces and fire departments, police officers from all over Japan have been dispatched to the affected areas since New Year's Day, and are still working hard. Police activities in the affected areas include "lifesaving," "traffic control," and "crime prevention.

Police Officers Napping in Patrol Cars, Surviving on Bananas and Cup Noodles While Struggling in Disaster Area During Reconstruction Assistance Efforts

 Izumi Nakagawa

 According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, as of April 2010, there are approximately 4,700 evacuation centers in Tokyo, with a capacity of approximately 3.18 million people. On the other hand, there are approximately 9 million people living in condominiums and other shared housing. This means that condominium dwellers will probably not be able to enter evacuation centers.

Apartment Dwellers Excluded from Evacuation Shelters: Urgent Call for Preparation and Preparedness as Earthquake Risk Looms

 Aika Kanda

 Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Team Kanda is struggling every day to give 150 lip balms to all the staff members of "Poka Poka" in 5 days! We wonder if they were able to "hand them all out" successfully.

Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda Distributes Souvenirs to 150 On-Site Staff

 Ryoji Shigemasa (1st and 4th photos)

 Sho Nakata will be a member of the Chunichi Dragons this season. When we heard that he was going to make a fresh start deep in Oita Prefecture, we flew there for a direct interview without an appointment! There, we found a more "honest" Nakata... Why did he give up his 300 million yen salary to join the Giants?

Exclusive Interview with Sho Nakata of Chunichi Dragons: Farewell, Glorious Giants!

 Shinji Hamasaki

 In the midst of the 10th year of the divisional war, a 2.5-hour banquet was held in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, with a full lineup of executives, including Seiji Takayama, assistant head of the Yamaguchigumi, and Shomei Takeuchi, the head of the Yamaguchigumi VI.

 In late January, a birthday party for the leader of the Yamaguchigumi VI, Shinobu Tsukasa, was held at a certain place in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture. Amidst a heightened sense of tension, with plainclothes police officers providing security, the boss was in a good mood as he left the venue. This may be a sign of his composure in the face of the split war, which has entered its final phase....

Tense Capture: Woman&#8217;s Voice Singing Sakamoto Fuyumi Song Heard at Chairman Shinobu Tsukasa&#8217;s &#8217;82nd Birthday Party&#8217; of the Sixth Generation Yamaguchi-gumi, as &#8216;Bursting Smile&#8217; Captured!

 Kyodo News/Afro

 For several days from February 1 in Tokyo and Kanagawa, parents and children are seen moving from morning to night. The reason for this is the junior high school entrance exam. Despite the declining birthrate, junior high school entrance examinations in the Tokyo metropolitan area continue to be a hot topic.

Admission to Desired School Yet Parents Suffer: Harrowing Reality of Junior High School Entrance Exams and the Aftermath Reveals a Billing Hell of Over 20 Million Yen

 Reuters/Afro

 A disturbance is taking place that is shaking the Korean soccer world. A former national team player is alleged to have filmed a sexual relationship with a woman without her consent. The player denies all the allegations, but the woman victim has released the audio data. The following is a detailed look at the ugly story of a player whose transfer overseas has also been disrupted.

French League Transfer Canceled? Former South Korean National Team Soccer Player Accused by Victim of Illegally Filmed Sexual Acts &#8211; Mired in a Muddy Exchange of Revelations

 Keisuke Nishi

 Criticism of Aoi's "speedy return," Aoi's resignation, and rival Kuwako's future and "Kohaku" (red and white).

 NHK "News 7" announcer Mayuko Wakuda is pregnant with her second child. While there are voices of congratulation, the mood at NHK is said to be tense because the ace announcer will be away from the station for a long time. What are the "true feelings" that can be heard?

The Tense Situation at NHK: Shocking Reasons Behind Maayuko Wakuda&#8217;s Second Pregnancy

 Kyodo News

 Princess Aiko, who will graduate from Gakushuin University in April this year, has announced that she will start working for the Japanese Red Cross Society in April. ......

Princess Aiko&#8217;s Surprising Career Move: Opting for Employment at Japanese Red Cross over Graduate Studies or Overseas Study

 Daisuke Iwasaki (2nd, 3rd, and 4th photos)

 Keisuke Nishi (1st photo)

 One after another, LDP factions are declaring their dissolution. The last general meeting of the Seiwa-kai, which once had 100 members and produced five prime ministers, was held in Tokyo, and here is a report on the meeting.

Political Responsibility Evades All as &#8216;Seiwa-kai&#8217; Holds Final Meeting: Yoshiro Mori&#8217;s Alarming Agenda

 Landslides have occurred all over the Noto Peninsula, and roads are still cut off. Although the number of passable roads is increasing day by day thanks to the hard work, roads that were passable in the mornings for a while after the disaster became impassable in the evenings.

Multiple Landslides Heighten Secondary Disaster Risks in Noto Earthquake-Affected Areas as Snowmelt Season Arrives

 Hideki Asai

 Japanese stock prices have been rising, approaching the highs of the bubble era of 1989. We asked experts what the background is, what the future holds, and what individual investors should do.

Riding the Wave? Expert Insights on Japan&#8217;s Booming Stock Market and New NISA Strategies for Beginners

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st and 2nd), Yusuke Kondo (3rd), Yasuko Sakaguchi (4th), Takahiro Kagawa (5th), Toshikatsu Tanaka (6th)

 The box office for the theatrical version of "The Day the World Ends with You," starring Ryoma Takeuchi, which opened in theaters on January 26, is not so good. The reason may be that the series was mostly distributed on Hulu and was not well known at the moment, but there are other reasons as well.

Why Ryoma Takeuchi&#8217;s “On the Day the World Ends with You” Falls Flat Beyond “Subtle Zombies”

 Yuri Adachi

 Masahiro Higashide and Erika Karada's affair, which was revealed in 2008, caused a major decline in their popularity, and they were rarely seen on TV. However, in 2012, Karada is said to be gradually expanding her activities as an actress.

Karata Erika&#8217;s Rise: From Scandal to International Stardom, Embracing Villainous Roles!

 Born in Ehime Prefecture. After working at a broadcasting station, became a freelance writer. She specializes in interviews with celebrities and articles analyzing popular events, and is always checking out serial dramas and popular Japanese movies. She is a well-known beautiful writer in the magazine industry.

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 Yuri Adachi (1st photo), Ippei Hara (2nd and 3rd photos)

 Koji Mizukami, who played the role of Aisuke in the morning drama "Boogie Woogie," has been in the spotlight since his untimely death just a few days ago. He was said to have been appreciated for his "kind of high" feeling by the people concerned from the beginning of his career. What exactly was Mizukami's "highness"?

Eisuke&#8217;s Love Loss in “Boogie Woogie” Unveils the Surprising Mystery Behind Mizukami Tsunetoshi&#8217;s High Sense!

 On November 6, 2011, Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura held his regular press conference at the prefectural government office. However, something was different from usual. A member of the Osaka Prefectural Police, who had not been present since his inauguration, was assigned to guard the governor. Toward the end of the press conference, a reporter asked, "What is a security guard?

Osaka Governor Yoshimura&#8217;s &#8216;Tight Security&#8217; Mystery: Bulletproof Briefcases and Guarded Vigilance

 The comedy duo Total Ten Boss is formed by Kenji Fujita and Tomohiro Omura. The duo has a long list of achievements in the awards race, and it would not be surprising if they were even more successful, but for some reason they don't seem to be getting a lot of buzz. The reason for this is pointed out in the following article...?

Total Tenbosu&#8217;s Surprising Stumbling Block: Being Too Perfect, Skills Too Advanced

 In late January, a variety show was being filmed in Tokyo Station and many celebrities were seen. Among them was Kazushige Nagashima, who received the loudest cheers from the ladies passing by. Although Kazushige's comments are always controversial, his popularity seems to be unshakeable.

Unconventional Thinking Wins Hearts: Kazushige Nagashima Surprised by Unexpected Cheers Amidst Ongoing Challenges

 Toshihiro Nakaikawa, Makoto Kuwata, Kojiro Yamada

 A wild drinking party was held in a suite room of a luxury hotel in Osaka with beautiful women who were "attended" by junior comedians.

 Hitoshi Matsumoto of "Downtown" has suspended his activities due to a sex-abuse report in "Weekly Bunshun. While his future is the focus of much attention, this magazine obtained a photo of him. It is none other than Matsumoto with a woman on top of him, looking ecstatic.

Scoop Unveiled: Inside Matsumoto Hitoshi&#8217;s Wild Drinking Party Horseback Riding Photo Shoot!

 Text: Hironori Jinno (nonfiction writer)

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Rogue businessmen and swindlers gathered and did whatever they wanted, including selling water pipes that "won't be usable until summer.

 The Noto Peninsula earthquake occurred on January 1. While traces of the disaster still remain, the number of crooks and swindlers taking advantage of the confusion in the affected areas is said to be increasing rapidly. What is happening in the Noto Peninsula, which has been hit by heavy snowfall?

Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Exploiting Snow-Stricken Victims as &#8216;Opportunities&#8217; &#8211; Despicable Villains Laugh in Face of Tragedy

 Russian athlete Varyeva, who was suspected of doping, was suspended for four years. Behind the suspension was the presence of Tutvelyse, who is known for her strict coaching. We introduce the true identity of the "Empress" and the bizarre nature of the Russian sports world.

Four-year suspension for &#8216;Russian fairy&#8217; Valieva prompts tears; coach dubbed &#8216;empress&#8217; for calling athletes &#8216;materials&#8217;

 Ippei Hara

 The allegation of sexual assault by Hitoshi Matsumoto has caused a huge stir in the public. This has had a major impact on his relationship with Masanori Hamada. The two have been in frequent contact with each other since the riot. What has happened to their relationship?

Matsumoto&#8217;s Daily Apologies: Leaning on Ex-Chairman Ozaki in Times of Crisis

 Blank paper, green

 The "Gunkan Mansion" is a famous apartment building in Shinjuku. The 50-year-old building, famous for its eccentric design, is rumored to be demolished this year. We take a closer look at this hidden gem of Shinjuku.

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WHITE SCORPION Series: ALLY “I Want to Say Tsukkomi in My Kansai Dialect”

Police Officers Napping in Patrol Cars, Surviving on Bananas and Cup Noodles While Struggling in Disaster Area During Reconstruction Assistance Efforts

Apartment Dwellers Excluded from Evacuation Shelters: Urgent Call for Preparation and Preparedness as Earthquake Risk Looms

Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda Distributes Souvenirs to 150 On-Site Staff

Exclusive Interview with Sho Nakata of Chunichi Dragons: Farewell, Glorious Giants!

Tense Capture: Woman’s Voice Singing Sakamoto Fuyumi Song Heard at Chairman Shinobu Tsukasa’s ’82nd Birthday Party’ of the Sixth Generation Yamaguchi-gumi, as ‘Bursting Smile’ Captured!

Admission to Desired School Yet Parents Suffer: Harrowing Reality of Junior High School Entrance Exams and the Aftermath Reveals a Billing Hell of Over 20 Million Yen

French League Transfer Canceled? Former South Korean National Team Soccer Player Accused by Victim of Illegally Filmed Sexual Acts – Mired in a Muddy Exchange of Revelations

The Tense Situation at NHK: Shocking Reasons Behind Maayuko Wakuda’s Second Pregnancy

Princess Aiko’s Surprising Career Move: Opting for Employment at Japanese Red Cross over Graduate Studies or Overseas Study

Political Responsibility Evades All as ‘Seiwa-kai’ Holds Final Meeting: Yoshiro Mori’s Alarming Agenda

Multiple Landslides Heighten Secondary Disaster Risks in Noto Earthquake-Affected Areas as Snowmelt Season Arrives

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Why Ryoma Takeuchi’s “On the Day the World Ends with You” Falls Flat Beyond “Subtle Zombies”

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Eisuke’s Love Loss in “Boogie Woogie” Unveils the Surprising Mystery Behind Mizukami Tsunetoshi’s High Sense!

Osaka Governor Yoshimura’s ‘Tight Security’ Mystery: Bulletproof Briefcases and Guarded Vigilance

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Unconventional Thinking Wins Hearts: Kazushige Nagashima Surprised by Unexpected Cheers Amidst Ongoing Challenges

Scoop Unveiled: Inside Matsumoto Hitoshi’s Wild Drinking Party Horseback Riding Photo Shoot!

Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Exploiting Snow-Stricken Victims as ‘Opportunities’ – Despicable Villains Laugh in Face of Tragedy

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