 Hideki Asai

 I can't tell my daughter to come home..." ...Sexual harassment, public scrutiny, no work. The cruel reality of young women abandoning rural areas. Data from the worst prefectures in terms of out-migration reveals the suffocating nature of old gender roles and the public's view of them. This report looks at how to change attitudes to prevent the disappearance of rural areas.

&#8216;I can&#8217;t tell my daughter to come home&#8217;&#8230;Sexual harassment, public scrutiny, no work. The day young women abandon the countryside

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 The Japan Innovation Party, which formed a coalition with the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to become the ruling party, is now getting serious about realizing its long-cherished plan for an Osaka metropolitan government. Governor Yoshimura is now moving forward to realize the "dream" that his predecessors, Hashimoto Toru and Matsui Ichiro, have failed to realize. ......

Prefectural Assembly to be reduced from 79 to 29 in response to the &#8220;people&#8217;s&#8221; vote&#8230;Governor Yoshimura&#8217;s &#8220;tricks&#8221; to realize the &#8220;Osaka Metropolis Concept&#8221;.

 Kyodo News

 The Yakult baseball team, which finished in last place last year, is doing well. They have won five straight games to open the season, and as of April 9, they are in first place in the Central League. The shining star is manager Takahiro Ikeyama, who has been taking charge of the Yakult team in irregular fashion. Former Yakult No. 4 and close ally of manager Ikeyama explains the "Art of War of the Underdog.

The reason for Yakult&#8217;s great performance is the &#8220;Art of War for the Weak&#8221;, says Ikeyama&#8217;s ally.

 Haruka Imai belongs to Weathermap and has been a weathercaster for "Good Morning" since 2011! Morning" since 2011. Haruka Imai has been a topic of conversation for her cute pink knit and white skirt.

TV Asahi&#8217;s popular weathercaster &#8220;Haruka Imai&#8221;&#8230;her outstanding style is clearly visible in a pink knit

 Shikama Aki

 Domestic travel is drastically changing as Generation Z moves away from rental cars!　Why they are avoiding the accident-prone Miyako Island and choosing Atami for its stress-avoiding "men-pa" factor. We look at the reality of car-free travel among young people and Okinawa's impatience.

Domestic Travel: Accident-Ridden Remote Islands and &#8220;Atami&#8221; Chosen by Taipa and Mompa

 JMPA

 Princess Noriko and Princess Kako of Akishino no Miya visited the Yamamura Goryu Ikebana Exhibition. It is rare for a mother and child to be seen together on official business. Their relationship is rumored to have become strained after the marriage of their eldest daughter, Mako. The following is a report on how the two were able to see an exhibition of ikebana together.

Empress Kiko and Princess Kako Appear Together at Rare Joint Official Engagement Amid Shifts After Mako’s Marriage

 Ryo Nakahira

 On March 30, an appeals court ruled in favor of a former child care worker accused of indecency with young children and violating the Child Pornography Law. What was the surprising motive that led the defendant, who is alleged to have sexually assaulted at least 25 young children, to commit such a string of crimes?

Ex-Nursery Staff Member Accused of Child Sexual Abuse in Case Involving 25 Victims; Probe Focuses on Psychological Factors

 Courtesy of the artist, Yutaka Sano (4th photo)

 Why do Hanshin fans seem to enjoy themselves so much?　Megumi Ushikubo, herself a deep Tiger fan, dug deep and found out a surprising fact. Guessing life makes you healthier. The mechanism is explained.

Kei Ushikubo Says Supporting Hanshin Tigers Helps Health and Explains the Benefits of Oshi-katsu

 Masao Nakabayashi

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 On March 28, the Takanawa Gateway City and Oimachi Tracks complexes were fully opened at the same time, and we asked what the true value of this large-scale redevelopment project, in which JR East has spent a massive 600 billion yen, is, and what pundits pointed out as "concerns.

JR’s ¥600 Billion Urban Projects Show Strong Momentum, Yet Concerns Persist Over Long-Term Viability

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Less than a month before the clash between Naoya Inoue and Jyunjin Nakatani, the fight of the century is drawing the interest of politicians who are engaged in daily power struggles. Here are the predictions of former professional boxers, members of the Boxing Congress, and 30 years of experience in watching fights!

Akama Jiro, Kato Katsunobu, Mihara Junko, and Tanabe Masayo

 Aika Kanda

 My Life, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 I went to Myotokuzan Kegonji Temple, also known as "Suzumidera Temple," in Kyoto. In fact, I have been troubled with a problem since last September. In the Dharma talk, I was taught that everything changes depending on how you perceive yourself, and I felt like I was reborn in just 30 minutes. However, an ordeal came up at .......

Aika Kanda Talks About Her Personal Experience With “1,000 Yen”

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 The world of show business is difficult for the public to see. There is a legendary entertainment reporter who has been in the entertainment business for nearly 60 years. Toshio Ishikawa, who has worked on "The Wide" and "Miyaneya," tells the inside story of the entertainment world. ......

Toshio Ishikawa Breaks Down the Financial Reality of Showbiz, Including Talent Fees and Confidential Settlements

 Daisuke Takahashi (nonfiction writer)

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Eirina Adachi

 Hisano Inubori

 Special Interview with "Actress" 40th anniversary of her performing career and expanding the range of her roles!

 Honami Suzuki, who is celebrating the 40th anniversary of her performing career, has been expanding the range of her activities and roles in recent years, and is also eagerly working on the stage. Although she has been out of the acting business for about 10 years, she looks back and says that she now has more time to enjoy her life after gaining more experience outside of work.

Honami Suzuki says she enjoys villain roles and still approaches every performance as a newcomer

 Shinji Hasuo

 A 49-year-old son was arrested in Kawasaki City on suspicion of attempted murder for attempting to kill his mother by wrapping plastic around her neck. An argument over "the TV not coming on" is said to have been the trigger. ...... We spoke to a social psychologist.

&#8220;The TV Didn’t Work&#8221;—How a Simple Household Issue Escalated Into a Fatal Family Conflict

 Shinsuke Sakai

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st photo), Shinsuke Sakai (2nd photo)

 The situation in Iran is unpredictable. As Japan's energy market becomes more and more confusing, we spoke with a leading energy researcher. He says, "Crude oil is safe and sound," but "the real crisis lies elsewhere. What does he really mean by that?

“Oil Won’t Break Yet”—But Iran’s Turmoil Hides a Far Greater Energy Threat, Says Leading Researcher

 Forever Young is the "World's Strongest Dirt Horse. In Japan and Saudi Arabia, he has beaten the world's best horses, but for some reason, he has not been able to win in Dubai. This time, he should have been in perfect physical condition, but why couldn't he win? Let us find out the reason for his defeat.

So Close in Second Place — The Dubai Dirt and Final-Stretch Trap That Swallowed Japan’s World’s Strongest Horse, Forever Young

 Born in Yamagata Prefecture in 1983, Yoko Tunemochi worked for 10 years in the editorial department of a health information magazine, editing monthly magazines and web media before becoming a freelance writer. Currently, she interviews, plans, and writes about doctors and specialists, focusing on health care and medical fields.

 Yoko Kemmochi

 Afro (1st photo)

 A psychiatrist who overcame 7 years of depression teaches the power of Japanese food. 10,000 people were surveyed and it was found that Japanese food is a diet that regulates the intestines and improves mental health.　The secret to regaining mental and physical health without relying on drugs is discussed.

Surviving Seven Years of Hell — How Japanese Cuisine Helped a Psychiatrist Overcome Depression

 Takao Kawakami

 On March 31, the last day of the fiscal year, celebrities are talking about their independence. However, according to one source, there are rumors that it is a good restructuring. ......

Celebrity Departures Surge as Industry Questions the Future Role of Managers in the Age of AI

 On April 1, "Memory Buying Man" starring Koichi Domoto of "DOMOTO" started streaming. Daiki Shinozuka of "timelesz" made a guest appearance in "ep1, the night it disappeared. Shinozuka's acting ability there was the talk of the town....

Thanks to Koichi Domoto’s Advice? Praise Pours in for Timelesz’s Taiki Shinozuka’s Acting in Drama Appearance

 Takehide Mizutani (Nonfiction writer)

 Alarming Document [Part 1] Gathering in a dimly lit room in an impoverished African town, they use smartphones to scam people out of large sums of money.

 Since around last year, I have been using AI-generated videos for romance scams. The odds of falling for it have gone up. "Since last year, they have been using AI-generated videos for romance scams," said a young man living in Lagos, Nigeria. In Nigeria, many young people are involved in cyber crimes such as romance scams.

Young Scammers Upgrade from “Yahoo Boys” to “AI Boys” in Digital Romance Fraud Shift

 Alarming Document [Part 2] "Thanks to Generative AI, I'm making a fortune" "I don't feel guilty..."...

 The exchange in the romance scam was canned, but AI can generate natural sentences. With more advanced generation technology, video calls are now possible. The low hurdle of being able to do this with only a smartphone means that there are countless perpetrators, and they are far from being fully exposed.

With Just a Smartphone and AI, Ideal Romantic Targets Are Created—Young Operators Behind International Romance Scams Face No Moral Restraint

 Takayoshi Yamazaki

 Famous companies are changing their names one after another. Pentel" is now "Astrum," "Maruha Nichiro" is now "Umios," and "Kushikatsu Tanaka Holdings" is now "Unisia Holdings." ...... The advantages and pitfalls of changing company names will be explained.

Kushikatsu Tanaka Becomes Unisia—Why Major Companies Are Rebranding Familiar Names and the Risks Behind It

 The four-member male singing group "Monaki" will make their major label debut on April 8. When they hold an event, even high school girls rush to the venue. Behind this is an exquisite social networking strategy. ......

From Honma Yanen! to Viral Fame—4-Piece Group Monaki Talks Breakout Success

 Mika Yanagihara (nonfiction writer)

 Courtesy of Ms. Mariko Yamaguchi

 The defendant who caused an accident that killed and injured six people on the Metropolitan Expressway has been sentenced. The defendant withdrew her appeal. Nonfiction writer Mika Yanagihara interviewed the female driver. Her testimony reveals the defendant's appalling argument.

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‘I can’t tell my daughter to come home’…Sexual harassment, public scrutiny, no work. The day young women abandon the countryside

Prefectural Assembly to be reduced from 79 to 29 in response to the “people’s” vote…Governor Yoshimura’s “tricks” to realize the “Osaka Metropolis Concept”.

The reason for Yakult’s great performance is the “Art of War for the Weak”, says Ikeyama’s ally.

TV Asahi’s popular weathercaster “Haruka Imai”…her outstanding style is clearly visible in a pink knit

Domestic Travel: Accident-Ridden Remote Islands and “Atami” Chosen by Taipa and Mompa