 Takeshi Kinugawa (2nd to 4th photos) Hiroto Kato (5th to 7th photos)

 Toyota of Japan and BYD of China are making their presence felt with their unique strategies, while Tesla of the U.S. is...

 At the Japan Mobility Show 2025, where top manufacturers from around the world gathered, Toyota of Japan and BYD of China attracted attention with their unique strategies. Meanwhile, the U.S.-based Tesla is focusing on robo-taxis, and the car industry is entering a new era.

Touch-Panel Controls Highlight Changes in the Future of Cars at Japan Mobility Show

 Takero Yui, Jiji Press, Inc.

 The first trial for the appeal of the large ski bus accident in which 15 people lost their lives was held. The defendants, including the president of the operating company, pleaded not guilty. However, immediately after the accident, the people involved in the accident revealed a shoddy management system and a clear lack of skill on the part of the driver.

Ski Bus Driver Admitted Lack of Driving Ability Prior to Fatal Crash

 Kyodo News

 On November 26, Rakuten announced the acquisition of Kenta Maeda, 37, who played for the Dodgers of Major League Baseball in the United States and declared his return to the Japanese baseball world after an 11-year absence. What was behind Maeda's reversal of plans to join the Giants?

Kenta Maeda’s Unexpected Rakuten Signing: What Drove Him Away From the Giants

 Nakahira Ryo

 Shinji Hasuo, NAKAHIRA (6th photo)

 On November 13, a 74-year-old man murdered a 29-year-old woman who lived with him in Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama. Neighbors said they did not know the woman lived there. What was the relationship between the suspect and the woman?

“A Woman Lived There?” — Uncovering the Suspect’s Ties to the 29-Year-Old Victim in the Yokohama Murder Case

 Blank Green

 Recently, the number of underage girls in the Kabukicho and Okubo Park neighborhoods has been increasing. There is a struggle between male prostitutes who want to avoid the risk of arrest and underage girls who want to earn money. What is the latest trend of girls falsifying their ages?

MyNumber checks spread in Kabukichō as underage girls adopt a new method of age falsification

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Shu Nishihara (Matsuzaka), Afro (Yokohama)

 It has been announced that the "Super Sentai" series, which has continued for 50 years, will officially come to an end. As a gateway to success for young actors, the series has helped many actors grow into big stars. ......

Super Sentai proved to be the ultimate training ground that left a major legacy in the entertainment industry

 Born in Tokyo in 1977. Nonfiction writer. He has reported and written about culture, history, and medicine in Japan and abroad. His books include "Absolute Poverty," "The Body," "The House of 'Demons'," "43 Killing Intentions," "Let's Talk about Real Poverty," "Social Map of Disparity and Divide," and "Children Who Hurt Each Other.

 Kota Ishii (Nonfiction writer)

 Host clubs are a hotbed of problems such as "tachimbo" and rip-offs. The reason behind the rise and fall of host clubs in Kabukicho has a long and deep history. Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii presents "The History of Kabukicho Hosts" (Part 2).

Inside Club Ai: Knife Threats and a Clientele of 60–70% Enjo-kōsei Girls

 Kota Ishii, nonfiction writer

 Host clubs are a breeding ground for a variety of problems, including "stand-up drinking" and rip-offs. The reason why host clubs have flourished in Kabukicho has a long and deep history. Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii presents "The History of Kabukicho Hosts" (Part 1).

How an affair led to the creation of a Kabukichō host club popular among street-working girls

 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. He was a member of "Honjamaka," a comedy duo with Toshiaki Megumi, and was a member of "Ganso! Debuya" (TV TOKYO), as well as an actor and voice actor. Currently, he is the Friday MC of "Yoji Goji Days" (TV TOKYO), and is also active on YouTube and Instagram.

 Hidehiko Ishizuka

 Honjamaka" Hidehiko Ishizuka's ″Mayday by Day″ vol.34

 Hidehiko Ishizuka of "Honjamaka" talks about how to treat fat people. Ishizuka tells us what is in his "instruction manual" that can be used when entertaining or drinking with fat people⁉

“Here’s How to Handle It”—Hidehiko Ishizuka’s Practical Tips for Relating to Overweight People

 Shinji Hasuo

 Former TOKIO member Taichi Kokubun, who had disappeared from the public eye after being found in compliance violations by NTV in June of this year, held a press conference on November 26. What he said at the press conference and the TOKIO members' movements are available at ......

Kokubun’s emergency press conference and Matsuoka’s independent move signal the group’s next phase

 Kumataro Arai

 Mirai Shida will play the lead role of a mother for the first time in 20 years in the drama "Musuko of the Future" to be broadcast in January 2014. The film was shot on location in Shimokitazawa, Setagaya Ward, in mid-November. Shida's co-star, a tall, handsome actor, is seen next to her. ......

Mirai Shida Enjoys a Lighthearted Chat With a Tall Co-Star Ahead of Her Lead Role in “Mirai no Musuko”

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 The "2025 Report Card" of 14 Samurai Major Leaguers is now available for viewing! The "How well did Shohei Otani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Akinori Sasaki and the rest of the Dodgers do?

Suzuki, Imanaga, Kikuchi—How Did They Perform? Evaluating 14 Samurai Japan Players in MLB for 2025

 Hiroyuki Sato

 Keitaro Haga

 The true meaning of her retirement from gravure She surprised her fans by suddenly announcing her retirement, and she talks about the secret story of the photo shoot in Vietnam, which she chose as her first and last overseas location.

 Ikechan surprised her fans by declaring her retirement from gravure! Ike-chan, who surprised her fans by announcing her retirement from gravure, wanted to experience an overseas photo shoot for the last time... She talks about the secret story of the photo shoot in Vietnam, which she chose as her first and last overseas location, and the true reason for her retirement. She also tells us about her future plans.

“I Show Parts of Myself I Never Did Before” — Ike-chan Opens Up About Her Final Photo Book

 The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has re-arrested two men and newly arrested a woman on suspicion of confining a dead man in Ibaraki Prefecture in October. What will happen to the investigation? A crime journalist asked.

Newly arrested woman panicked at news cameras and reveals her role in the Sakai body abandonment case

 On November 6, Yamada, who pretended to be a cameraman and indecently assaulted a junior high school girl, was sentenced. We look back on the case and Yamada's words and actions, which did not seem to indicate any remorse at the trial.

Fake photographer’s verdict reveals unrepentant behavior after indecent acts against a minor

 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Akita Camp/AP/Afro

 As of the end of October, 196 people have been injured by bears, the worst number ever recorded in the survey conducted since 2006. Behind the scenes, the economic damage is also enormous. ......

Bear sightings slash local sales, highlighting major economic losses

 Former "Jungle Pocket" member Shinji Saito disappeared from the public eye last October after being charged with non-consensual sexual intercourse and non-consensual obscenity. He made a living by selling baumkuchen, but a financial trouble has broken out with the sales company.

Sales company alleges Shinji Saitō fled with proceeds, sparking a financial dispute

 On November 17, the Tokyo District Court heard the first trial of a man accused of theft for stealing cash from a passenger during a baggage check at Haneda Airport. The reason for the crime was distorted vanity. The sentencing hearing will be held on November 25.

Haneda security screener admits in court to stealing cash to feel superior

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Kayo Iwabuchi

 Kuri Nakamura

 Turning his weaknesses and imperfections into strengths... Hiroshi Tachi, celebrating his 50th year in show business, says that his driving force is his desire to respond to everyone's voice. He says that his life as an actor has been one of surrendering himself to his work and responding to it with all his might, and that he is interested in how the work as a whole will turn out.

Hiroshi Tachi, 75, reflects on 50 years of acting, work, and life

 Shinji Hasuo (except '99 photo)

 The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has arrested three men and a woman, including Yasuo Matsuzawa, for plotting to take over a real estate management company called Hanamasa. Known as a "con man of rare talent," this magazine once caught a glimpse of Matsuzawa's "dark connections.

Matsuzawa’s arrest reveals the dark connections first noted 26 years ago

 Ippei Hara

 In October, it was reported that Ryoko Yonekura had been "raided" by Matri. She has remained silent, but behind her back, there is a disturbing news that a movie starring Yonekura Ryoko in the popular series, "Angel Flight," is scheduled to be released next February. ......

Yonekura’s film Angel Flight remains on schedule despite her current absence

 Yoshio Ichise

 The 55th anniversary of TOMICA] Introducing rare and precious items that collectors covet, along with photos! In addition, an expert explains the "value" of "Tomica" and "how to identify" rare Tomica. Also, the shocking price of the phantom "pure gold Tomica"!

Three key traits of rare Tomica models and the shocking price of the pure-gold edition

 On November 17, a jury trial was held for an executive of the scout group "Natural," who is accused of indecent assault and confinement of a man who had violated the group's rules. What were the details of the lynching?

Inside the Court Testimony Exposing Natural’s Leaders and Their Brutal Torture Practices

 Japan's national soccer team has completed its schedule for the year, with the World Cup in North and Central America coming up next year. Writer Etsuko Motokawa analyzes, "We have found some hopeful personnel for the generational change that has been an issue. We take a closer look at where Moriyasu Japan is now.

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