 Yuuki Okukubo (freelance writer)

 Jiji Press (3rd photo)

 Fake pornography is made by combining the faces of celebrities with existing pornographic videos. In the past, victims were often celebrities, but in recent years, ordinary elementary and high school students are increasingly becoming victims.

Victims Targeted Through Graduation Photos The Dark Side of Deepfake Porn

 Keitaro Nakagawa

 On December 7, a traffic safety event was held in Honjo City, Saitama Prefecture, where NTV announcer Rin Sugihara served as chief of the Saitama Prefectural Police Honjo Police Station for a day. Honjo City is Sugihara's hometown, and this was her second time as chief. Her appearance was well organized.

Rin Sugihara Wears Cute Police Uniform for Hometown Event in Honjo City

 Kyodo News

 Okoye's departure and Yamase's contract renewal pending...... this year's off-season for the Giants has been more noisy than usual. Some say the cause of this was the sudden departure of second-unit manager Kuwata.

Coach Kuwata’s Departure Sparks Shock Amid Okoye and Yamase Moves

 Shinji Hasuo

 A knife man was arrested after he broke into a banquet room at a hotel in Tokyo DisneySea. The man, a Chinese national, had quit his job due to troubles. A series of crimes by foreigners with workplace troubles. A crime journalist explains why.

Chinese Suspect Smiles During DisneySea Incident Raises Questions About Labor Challenges

 Jiji Press (1st photo)

 The case of a female inmate, a former city councilor of Neyagawa City, who was sentenced to prison for abusing a loan program for an organization in Corona whose business had deteriorated. It was decided to provide benefits to the victim. We introduce the true face of the "disturbing" female inmate who also published a photo book during her time on the city council.

Female Fraud Convict Resembling Actress Haru Pays Compensation to Victims

 Shinji Hasuo and Tomoyuki Hanai (4th photo)

 On December 6, Senga Prefectural Police arrested Osamu Ogawa, chairman of the Sumiyoshi-kai, a designated crime syndicate. He is suspected of breaking into the former chairman's house and stealing 50 million yen in cash. The following day, December 7, the suspect appeared in front of the press at a public inspection, and his eyes were sharp.

Sumiyoshi-kai Boss Arrested for Alleged 50 Million Yen Theft from Former Leader’s Home

 Ippei Hara

 Comedian Yasuko is in a pinch after her remarks by Huwa-chan, which drew attention, not only to STARTO Inc.'s remarks to Junior, but also to X's reposts, which added fuel to the fire: ......

Yasuko Faces Backlash Over Comments to STARTO Juniors Management Speaks Out

 A teacher at a prestigious girls' high school in Chiba Prefecture was arrested. She is alleged to have touched a high school girl on a crowded bus route over her underwear. The photographer for this magazine photographed the suspect being sent to jail. Shocking photos of the suspect staring at the camera are included.

Public Bus Incident Leads to Arrest of Elite School Teacher for Molestation

 In this issue of Playback, we take a look back at what this magazine was reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. This time, we look back at the year 2003. In this issue, we look back at the JK business, which continues to be exposed by the law, and how it is trying to survive by any means possible.

Playback &#8217;15] &#8220;Backdoor&#8221; sex orgies include a real sex scene&#8230; The &#8220;commercial spirit&#8221; of the JK business that has remained unbroken no matter how many times it has been exposed.

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (Entertainment Journalist)

 Takeshi Kinugawa (Mr. Tachibana), Kei Kato (Mr. Saito)

 Takashi Tachibana, a defendant of the "Party to Protect Citizens from NHK," was arrested for defamation against Hideaki Takeuchi, a former Hyogo Prefectural Assembly member. But it was journalist Shinichiro Suda who made a similar statement rather than him. ......

Shinichiro Suda, who spoke before defendant Takashi Tachibana, told the interviewer, &#8220;The prefectural assembly has been called by the Hyogo Prefectural Police.&#8221;

 On December 10, "ELLE Cinema Awards 2025" was held by Hearst Fujingaho, and Kitagawa received the "ELLE Best Actress Award". Kitagawa appeared in a bright red dress. She showed off her beautiful back.

Keiko Kitagawa Shows Off Her Exquisite &#8220;Beautiful Back&#8221; and Wins Best Actress Award at ELLE Cinema Awards &#8220;I Want to Sparkle Next Year

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Kojiro Yamada (1st), Shinji Hasuo (2nd)

 The ripples caused by Taichi Kokubun's compliance problems have only continued to spread, and on December 10, Nippon TV was forced to issue an "apology" to Masahiro Matsuoka and Shigeru Johjima. What was behind it all: ......

I didn&#8217;t know there was a way!&#8221; Following the press conference, Masahiro Matsuoka responds to Nippon TV: &#8220;Roadmap to Return&#8221; by Taichi Kokubun

 Keiko Tsuji

 Courtesy of Kotaro Kashiwabara

 Why Do the World's Rich Go to "Rural Japan" Rather Than Tokyo's Three-Star Restaurants? We explain the true nature of "destination restaurants," which are inexpensive even at 1 million yen round-trip. We look into the secret of the frenzied gastronomic revolution taking place deep in the mountains of Toyama and Hokkaido.

Is it cheaper to spend 1 million yen round trip? Why the World&#8217;s Rich Go to &#8220;Japan&#8217;s Rural Areas&#8221; Rather than Tokyo

 Shinnosuke Futagami

 As disaster-level bear attacks continue to spread across Japan, the situation remains critical, with a record 230 bears reported to have been affected by the end of November 2013. Chiba Prefecture is the only safe area in Honshu, but experts have analyzed the "non-zero" attack routes.

Why is Chiba Prefecture the only place safe from disaster-level bear damage?　Experts talk about &#8220;non-zero&#8221; attack routes.

 Masahiro Kawayanagi

 The top leaders of the two organizations met secretly in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, in broad daylight in early December. What was the purpose of the meeting? We report the inside story.

Yamaguchi-gumi Boss Shinobu Tsukasa Meets Sumiyoshi-kai Leader in Broad Daylight

 Shu Nishihara

 Kyoko Koizumi will turn 60 next February and enter her "strongest 60s". After the end of her performance in the stage play "Don't Look for Me," Koizumi was seen driving her beloved car, which is famous as a "phantom car.

Koizumi Kyoko Shows No Signs of Slowing Down Racing Toward Her 60s

 Nakahira Ryo

 The first trial of a 45-year-old man who indecently assaulted two junior high school students at a cram school where he worked was held on November 28 at the Tokyo District Court. The questioning of the accused revealed the "false sense of distance" he felt toward his students.

Cram School Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct Against Two Students

 A "drug sandwich man" is said to appear in Kabukicho. He is not a drug dealer, but an advertisement for a clinic that offers free treatment of drugs such as Manjaro and Viagra. Does such a person come to Kabukicho?　We followed him closely.

Late-Night Access to Pills How the Drug Sandwich Man in Shinjuku Kabukicho Became a Local Sensation

 The person who complained about NTV's response to Taichi Kokubun's compliance problem was Masahiro Matsuoka, another former member of TOKIO. NTV issued an apology to Matsuoka and Shigeru Johjima in response to this site's interview, but ......

Nippon TV Confident, But Fans Doubt Tetsuwan DASH Without Masahiro Matsuoka

 Izumi Nakagawa

 Afro

 A dog's sense of smell 100 million times stronger than a dog's! The "too bad ability" of black bears to sniff out poisonous mushrooms that even AI can't identify. Experts look into the "gifted education of mother bears," which is said to be the cause of the spread of damage, and the collapsed tension between humans and bears.

Tsukinowaguma Bears Have a Sense of Smell 100 Million Times Stronger Than Dogs

 Aika Kanda

 Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Hawaii lovers say, "After all, it's Hawaii! says a Hawaii lover, "In the end, it's Hawaii! Aika Kanda has returned to Hawaii in style. She once rejected Hawaii because of the difference in environment, but now it has become an important part of her life.

From Work to Waves Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda Chooses Hawaii

 Keisuke Nishi, Sota Shima

 LEO, a core member of the popular group "BE:FIRST," which has appeared in Kohaku for four consecutive years, and a popular model from the "Degawa Girls" have been romantically involved. The two are already living in the same apartment. Who is this person you are interested in: ......?

Pop Star LEO and Degawa Girls Model in Semi-Living Together Relationship

 Kenji Sugawara

 He will appear in the U.S. drama "SHOGUN Shogun" Season 2!　The road to becoming a "Hollywood Actor" has opened up!

 Ren Meguro, who has been appearing in popular dramas and is highly regarded for his expressive ability, will also appear in the US drama "Shogun Shogun" Season 2! He has taken the first step toward global expansion.

From Snow Man to the World Ren Meguro Launches International Acting Career

 aflo

 Next year is likely to be a turning point for universities, as the rate of decline in the population of 18-year-olds exceeds the rate of university enrollment, and the management of universities is in a critical situation. Leading schools such as Meiji and Rikkyo are no strangers to this situation. Experts explain the "2026 problem" in detail.

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Victims Targeted Through Graduation Photos The Dark Side of Deepfake Porn

Rin Sugihara Wears Cute Police Uniform for Hometown Event in Honjo City

Coach Kuwata’s Departure Sparks Shock Amid Okoye and Yamase Moves

Chinese Suspect Smiles During DisneySea Incident Raises Questions About Labor Challenges

Female Fraud Convict Resembling Actress Haru Pays Compensation to Victims

Sumiyoshi-kai Boss Arrested for Alleged 50 Million Yen Theft from Former Leader’s Home

Yasuko Faces Backlash Over Comments to STARTO Juniors Management Speaks Out

Public Bus Incident Leads to Arrest of Elite School Teacher for Molestation

Playback ’15] “Backdoor” sex orgies include a real sex scene… The “commercial spirit” of the JK business that has remained unbroken no matter how many times it has been exposed.

Shinichiro Suda, who spoke before defendant Takashi Tachibana, told the interviewer, “The prefectural assembly has been called by the Hyogo Prefectural Police.”

Keiko Kitagawa Shows Off Her Exquisite “Beautiful Back” and Wins Best Actress Award at ELLE Cinema Awards “I Want to Sparkle Next Year

I didn’t know there was a way!” Following the press conference, Masahiro Matsuoka responds to Nippon TV: “Roadmap to Return” by Taichi Kokubun

Is it cheaper to spend 1 million yen round trip? Why the World’s Rich Go to “Japan’s Rural Areas” Rather than Tokyo

Why is Chiba Prefecture the only place safe from disaster-level bear damage? Experts talk about “non-zero” attack routes.

Yamaguchi-gumi Boss Shinobu Tsukasa Meets Sumiyoshi-kai Leader in Broad Daylight

Koizumi Kyoko Shows No Signs of Slowing Down Racing Toward Her 60s

Cram School Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct Against Two Students

Late-Night Access to Pills How the Drug Sandwich Man in Shinjuku Kabukicho Became a Local Sensation

Nippon TV Confident, But Fans Doubt Tetsuwan DASH Without Masahiro Matsuoka

Tsukinowaguma Bears Have a Sense of Smell 100 Million Times Stronger Than Dogs

From Work to Waves Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda Chooses Hawaii

Pop Star LEO and Degawa Girls Model in Semi-Living Together Relationship

From Snow Man to the World Ren Meguro Launches International Acting Career

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