 Shinji Hasuo

 The Metropolitan Police Department set up a "special task force" naming the Kouhei Family, the central organization of the Sumiyoshikai. A member of its umbrella organization was arrested on suspicion of attempted extortion by threatening him with a survival knife. Three days earlier, a group leader and others affiliated with the same organization had also been arrested.

Tokyo Police Launch Special Task Force After Key Arrests—Crackdown Intensifies Against Tokuryū Criminal Network

 On the evening of April 2, a third-grade girl was struck and killed by a car driven by a 20-year-old man while crossing a pedestrian crossing in Yokohama City. The accident occurred at an intersection without a traffic light, and a well-informed person pointed out the suspect's "serious negligence.

“I’ll Never Forget You, I Love You”—Third-Grade Girl Killed at Crosswalk as 20-Year-Old Suspect’s Critical Negligence Comes to Light

 Motoko Abegawa works as a freelance writer mainly for the web. She is also involved in the production of books and corporate PR magazines. She does not specialize in any particular field, but covers a wide range of topics that intrigue her, including history, comedy, health, beauty, travel, gourmet food, and nursing care.

 Motoko Abekawa

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 The reason for inefficiency at work is "overuse of the brain

 Warning] "Double screens" on your PC and smartphone are destroying your brain! What is the true nature of brain fatigue that is hard to be aware of? Experts will tell you the NG behaviors and the most powerful countermeasure you can take right now: "Cutting off your smartphone in the restroom".

Double Screening on PC and Smartphone Is Wrecking Your Brain: The Hidden Cause of Unnoticed Fatigue

 Kumataro Arai

 The film "Kono ni o de ai etc." starring Masami Nagasawa will open in theaters nationwide on November 27, 2012. This website captured Nagasawa, Shizuka Ishibashi, and Tasuku Emoto filming the movie in central Tokyo last October.

Masami Nagasawa, Shizuka Ishibashi &#038; Tasuku Emoto Spotted Filming New Movie in Early Morning Tokyo Shoot

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 There are more than 20 routines that I have to do every day" -- Kenta Maeda is not just looking for a good luck!

 Kenta Maeda, who has won 68 games in the Majors and returned to Japanese baseball after an 11-year absence, is famous for his "Maeken Gymnastics" and other routines, but he is more than just a testament to his success. It all started in his second year as a professional baseball player in Hiroshima, against Nippon Ham in June 2008.

Maeda Kenta Returns to Japan After 11 Years with 20+ Routines and a 20% Margin Mindset

 A veteran announcer tells his secret story (Part 2)... The '85 Hanshin League championship game between Ichiro and Daisuke Matsuzaka, the "best game ever" for a play-by-play announcer

 Tsunoki Miyata not only broadcasted the Giants' games, but he was also present at the moment of the Hanshin League championship in 1985. He even traveled across the ocean to report the game. The best game he ever played was the game between the Giants and Yakult on September 4, 2009.

Veteran Baseball Voice Miyata Tsunoki, 80s, Still Finds Excitement in Every Broadcast

 Hiroyuki Komatsu (1st photo)

 A Legend Behind 60 Years of Nippon Broadcasting System's Show-Up Nightly Programming

 Tsunoki Miyata, a veteran of the Nippon Broadcasting System, Inc. show "Nippon Broadcasting System, Inc. He is still a legend today, continuing to provide live broadcasts as Japan's first "play-by-play announcer in his 80s.

80-Year-Old Veteran Broadcaster Miyata Tsuneki Recounts Legendary Players and Iconic Games That Defined an Era

 Akira Ikoma

 On January 30, "Marin Group" shocked the public by suddenly closing more than 20 soap operators nationwide and disappearing. However, within a month or two, new ones opened one after another on the former sites. What is the background?

Collapsed Marine Group Sites Resurface as New Soap Businesses Flood Former Locations in Rapid Turnaround

 Kei Kato

 Dotombori is located in Minami, Chuo-ku, Osaka City. Dotonbori, located in Minami, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, is a gourmet town visited by tourists every day, and now many foreign capital is entering the area. What are the changes in the town and its problems that can be seen beyond the "dependence on inbound tourists?

Illegal Street Stalls Run Rampant in Osaka’s Dotonbori as Authorities Struggle to Crack Down

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 Kim Joo-ae is currently considered the most likely successor to North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Un. He has been appearing in public more and more, mostly in military-related settings. The editor-in-chief of Korea Report explains why.

Kim Jong Un’s Daughter Repeatedly Appears in Public—Mystery Grows Over North Korea’s Possible Successor

 A journalist explains the criminal structure of the connection between teachers and minors via social networking services.

Arrested Teacher Allegedly Told Student to Bring School Uniform—Hidden Side and Shocking Details Reported

 A tragic incident occurred in which a mother of two and a gal mom who had a reputation as a "beautiful" woman in her neighborhood stabbed her husband to death. Her husband had been uploading his sparkling life on a social networking site, but behind the scenes, he was not ......

Glamorous Gyaru Mom Arrested in Husband’s Stabbing—Disturbing Gap Between Social Media Image and Reality

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Takahiro Kagawa

 Ryoko Hirosue announced her resumption of her entertainment activities. She has been on the precipice of many scandals in the past, but she has made a successful comeback. What are the "circumstances of the industry" and her "true face" that are interesting in her comeback? ......


Ryoko Hirosue Announces Comeback Amid Constant Offers—Behind the Scenes of Her Wild Big Mug Chug Persona

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Interview with "Actor

 Since making her acting debut in the movie "Ganbatte Ikimasshoi," actor Rena Tanaka has built up her career and continues to be active at the forefront of acting. In her new film "The Golden Thief," she says she felt a strong synchronicity with the conflicts of the main character.

Reina Tanaka Reveals Early Career Struggles: “Back Then, Every Day Felt Frustrating” — 25+ Years Since Her Acting Debut

 Koichiro Umeki

 Yasuhisa Kikuchi

 The top star of the gravure world who won Miss Young Magazine in "Miss Magazine 2018" appears on the cover!

 The top star of the gravure world who won Miss Young Magazine in "Miss Magazine 2018" appears on stage. On the 10th anniversary of her debut, she returns to gravure for the first time in 5 years as a return to her roots! She said she wants to show her growth in both gravure and acting.

Cover Girl of the Week Rio Teramoto Makes Gravure Comeback After 5 Years Showcasing Her Growth

 Takuma Arimura

 The Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial Business Forum (IPEM) was held in Tokyo. This year's event was co-hosted by the U.S. and Japan, and amid the tense situation in the Middle East, additional sessions and themes not originally set for the event were actively discussed.

Akazawa Ignites Tokyo Event as Trump’s Energy Forum Hints at Deeper Agenda

 The first trial of the defendant who caused a drunken hit-and-run accident was canceled. The first trial of the defendant who caused a drunken hit-and-run accident has been canceled. The reason for this is the lightness of the charges against the defendant. The family of the man who was hit by a car that ran a red light at 120 km/h (62 mph) is determined to have his case heard.

Trial Halted After Drunk Hit-and-Run at 120 km/h Leaves Family in Tears

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 An analysis company conducted an independent survey on the "degree of nail-biting by generation" for world sporting championships such as the WBC and the Olympics.

Why the WBC Ranks Low in Surprise Generation-Based Engagement Rankings of Global Sports Tournaments

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 An analysis company conducted an independent survey on the "degree of attraction by generation" to world sporting events such as the WBC and the Olympics!

Rugby and Olympic Judo Attract Peak Working Age Fans as Sports World Tournament Engagement Rankings by Generation Revealed

 For some reason, the 6th WBC has brought attention to Venezuelan cuisine. Venezuelan cuisine is completely unknown in Japan. We asked Mr. Marquez, who runs a Venezuelan food kitchen car, about what kind of food is available and its appeal!

Arepa Power Leads Venezuela to First WBC Title as Inquiries Surge at Venezuelan Restaurants in Japan

 Shu NISHIHARA

 Former TV personality Anri Sakaguchi was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting a sandwich worth 300 yen. She turned to her father-in-law, professional golfer Takeo Ozaki, who was married to her mother, Yoshiko Sakaguchi. ......

Anri Sakaguchi Arrested for Shoplifting as She Faces Isolation After Being Cut Off by Stepfather Jet Ozaki

 Tetsuko Takemoto

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In March 2004, Shawn K. was found to have committed career fraud. The magazine directly interviewed him, who admitted the fact, dropped all programs in which he appeared, and voluntarily refrained from activities.

Playback 16 I Kept Blaming Myself Sobbing Interview with Resume Fraud Sean K

 Sayuri Saito

 The analog divorce mediation process, which costs 1 million yen and takes 7.6 months on average, is now solved by IT!　The "Smartphone Divorce Mediation," born from my own painful experience, can be completed in as little as one month and for about 200,000 yen. We take a closer look at this new service, which also addresses child support issues and legal revisions.

From 1 Million Yen to 200 Thousand Smartphone Divorce Mediation Is Transforming a Slow Analog Judiciary

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 The Kansai people call the restaurants that serve takoyaki and okonomiyaki "konamon-ya. The number of "konamon-ya" bankruptcies in 2013 was the largest ever, and "there is a strong possibility that the number of okonomiyaki restaurants will be reduced by half by '35. We covered the current situation of konamon-ya on site.

The &#8220;Taste of the Common Man&#8221; is in big trouble&#8230;! Takoyaki and okonomiyaki &#8220;konamon-ya&#8221; are in danger of disappearing from Osaka.

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