 Shinya Nishizaki

 It was about three years ago that Shun Yamaguchi, who played for the Giants and DeNA, opened a chanko restaurant in Roppongi, Tokyo. Yamaguchi has a dream. He wants to try his hand again in the U.S. at chanko, the flavor of his father, a former sumo wrestler!　He is determined to make up for his disappointment in the majors with food.

Former Yomiuri Giant Shun Yamaguchi Returns to the U.S., Using His Father’s Chanko to Rewrite His Unfinished MLB Story

 Takehide Mizutani

 In the past few years, the main criminals of special fraud organizations such as YAKBYTE have been arrested in the Philippines one after another. Why do special fraud organizations choose the Philippines as their base of operations? Nonfiction writer Takehide Mizutani explains.

Why Japanese Criminals Flock to the Philippines: Embassy Insiders and Fraudsters Expose Alarming Realities

 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster/Video Producer)

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 Akari Takaishi plays the heroine in NHK's morning TV series "Bakebake". The story is set in the Meiji era, which is unusual for a morning drama, but in order to depict the tragedy of a fallen samurai family, ......

Bakebake Isn’t Afraid to Shock—Akari Takaishi’s Line Proves It

 Shinji Hasuo

 The first trial in the extremely brutal case was held on November 14. A subcontractor conspired with another man to beat up the president of an interior decoration company, the main contractor. They allegedly locked his office and burned him alive. The prosecution claimed a surprising motive for the crime.

Defendant Who Allegedly Burned Victim Alive Says Boat-Race Gambling Debts Drove the Crime

 Blank Green

 A commercial mall built in a tower block in front of Jujo Station in Tokyo's Kita Ward is said to be in a state of "disrepair" because tenants have not filled the space even after more than a year since its completion. We asked local residents why this situation has arisen.

One Year After Opening, Jūjō Station Tower Mall Still Nearly Empty—Local Residents Share Their Honest Impressions

 Afro

 NHK's Kohaku Uta Gassen has been plagued by low viewer ratings for the past two years, and this year's event is no exception. ...... The Korean idol group "aespa," which will be participating in the festival for the first time, has become a prominent activity, and it seems that they have "withdrawn" their participation in the festival. ......

NHK Fee Crackdown Intensifies Backlash Over aespa’s Kōhaku Mushroom Cloud Controversy

 Courtesy of "Departure Bunt

 While resignation agency services are gaining popularity, the "Itakureya" resignation stoppage service is attracting attention. The company interviews both management and employees to identify problems that lead to resignation. The president of the company that founded the service felt that there was a serious mismatch between the two.

Stopping Quits Before They Happen: What Itekureya Shows About Workplace Conflict

 AFLO C2/Yuji Arakawa

 Hit 55 homers, the most in his career, resurrected his two-tooled batting style after a 663-day absence, and was a dominant player in the postseason.

 A special look back at Shohei Ohtani's best scenes from this season! He hit 55 homers, the most in his career; his two-fisted style reached its peak after a 663-day absence; he prevented a brawl against the Padres; he broke out of a slump and won the undisputed MVP award... A year of legends.

A Look Back at Shohei Ohtani’s 2025 Season of Records — Best 7 Scenes

 The first trial of a woman who stabbed her boyfriend, a certified public accountant, to death with a pair of scissors in a room of a tower block in Nakano Ward in September '24 was held on November 7, and although she admitted to stabbing him during police interviews, she turned around and pleaded not guilty.

Part 1 – Nakano Tower Apartment Killing: Woman Who Stabbed Her Partner Pleads Not Guilty as Court Reveals Her Other Face

 A woman who stabbed to death her boyfriend, a certified public accountant, with a pair of scissors in a room in a Nakano apartment building in Nakano Ward in September 2012 went on trial for the first time on November 7, 2012.

Part 2 – Nakano Tower Apartment Killing: Woman Who Stabbed Her Boyfriend Insists on a Not Guilty Verdict

 Kei Kato

 The mother of a high school boy, A, 15, who was assaulted multiple times by two teenage boys on the banks of the Yodo River in Osaka City in June of this year, squeezed out a few words as if to warn herself.

Victim’s Mother in Osaka High School Lynch Case Describes Her Regret Over Missing Her Son’s SOS

 Born in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. After graduating from university, she worked for a publishing company before taking her current position. She is currently reporting and writing mainly on sumo. Her books include "Yokozuna" and "Dorji: The True Face of Yokozuna Asashoryu" (both published by Kodansha), "Interview the Ozeki," "Tsuneishi Terao," and "Sumo: The Great Rikishi of Memories" (both published by Futabasha).

 Hazuki Takeda, nonfiction writer

 Masayoshi Katayama

 The father of Koto Katsumine, the winner of the July tournament, is the talk of the town. He is an active bodybuilder who looks just like "Kame-Sen'nin" from "Dragon Ball. Nonfiction writer Hazuki Takeda closely follows him. The man's "How to Raise a Champion Wrestler" (Part 1).

Kotoshōhō’s Father Says Keio High Contacted Them and Explains How He Raised His Formerly Skinny Son

 Born in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. After graduating from university, she worked for a publishing company before taking her current position. She is currently reporting and writing mainly about sumo. Her books include "Yokozuna" and "Dorji: The True Face of Yokozuna Asashoryu" (both published by Kodansha), "Interview the Ozeki," "Tsuneishi Terao," and "Sumo: The Great Rikishi of Memories" (both published by Futabasha).

 The father of Koto Katsumine, winner of the July tournament, is the talk of the town. He is an active bodybuilder who looks just like "Kame-Sen'nin" from "Dragon Ball. Nonfiction writer Hazuki Takeda closely follows him. The man's "How to Raise a Champion Wrestler" (Part 2).

Kotoshōhō’s Bodybuilder Father Shares the Truth Behind the Orchids—and His 50-Shiko Routine at the Altar

 Koichi Domoto is showing his big back by going around supporting his juniors, and Tsuyoshi Domoto is actively trying to communicate with his juniors even though he has left the office on his own. Even after the restart, the two talents have not lost their bond.

Koichi and Tsuyoshi Domoto Show Their Own Ways of Caring—Fans Feel the Unfading Bond

 KAT-TUN held a breakup concert on November 8. Before the concert, all KAT-TUN fan club members received a certain notice, which surprised those who are not members of KAT-TUN fan clubs. ......

KAT-TUN Sends Email to All FC Members About Breakup Livestream—Fans Express Shock

 The glasses he wears in the drama are selling like hotcakes, and the beer in the commercial is in short supply. ...... Ren Meguro, SnowMan, who is so popular that the term "me-ume-ume" has been coined, is finally going to try his hand at Hollywood. ......

Samurai-Clad Ren Meguro Shows Serious Intent—SHOGUN First Appearance and Thoughts on Moving to Canada

 Ryoji Shigemasa

 Kotaro Tajiri

 Left-handed ace overcame the removal of a tumor due to suspected testicular cancer.

 SoftBank's Tomohisa Ozeki has made a leap forward this season by performing at an ace level. Baseball is an art and a science" is what he discovered through sports psychology, which he began after undergoing surgery to remove a tumor and suffering poor results.

Tomohisa Ōhzeki on Mastering the 140 km/h Fastball—Full Interview and Insights Into His Approach

 Kyodo News

 The number of young people committing suicide by jumping to their deaths in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, is on the rise. Overdose, the abuse of over-the-counter drugs, is the cause. A doctor who has been dealing with overdose among boys and girls for many years reveals the causes and how to save their lives.

Record Spike in OTC Medication Overdoses: Saving Young Lives from Painkiller and Sleep-Aid Misuse

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Kayo Iwabuchi

 Kuri Nakamura

 This year marks 50 years since his debut... Hiroshi Tachi has accepted his weaknesses and imperfections, and even turned them into his ″strengths″. He says that he was interested not only in playing a role, but also in how the whole work would turn out, and that he loved to create something.

Hiroshi Tachi, the Epitome of Dandyism in Showbiz, Speaks on Career and Life Philosophy

 Nakahira

 A man was arrested by November 10 after breaking into a woman's room on the second floor of her apartment building and robbing her of her money. How should we deal with criminals who break in even on the second floor? What should we do to deal with criminals who break in even on the second floor?

&#8220;Money, Please.&#8221; Man Wakes to Find an Armed Intruder at His Bedside — Robbery Strikes Even on 2nd-Floor Apartment

 Motoko Abekawa is 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

 Kumataro Arai (4th)

 I might be a winner too..." The "unconscious male chauvinism" portrayed in the drama "Dareruku" is not something that is a matter for others. For those of you who feel that it is not a matter of personal concern, here are some tips on how to get out of it. In this article, Takayuki Kiyota, an expert on "masculinity," explains how to break free from this curse by being "honest" and offering concrete hints.

The Jaa Tsuku Katsuo Issue Isn’t Just for Others — Masculinity Expert Outlines the Exit Strategy

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 The government of Sanae Takaichi boasts a high level of support for her cabinet, with bags and pens selling like hotcakes. The LDP has been a bright spot for quite some time, and the word "dissolution" has been mentioned here and there in some media. ......

Dissolution Winds Blow, Yet PM Takaichi Is Troubled by the Katsushika Ward Misstep—and Nagatachō’s Different Temperature

 Mr. Katsuaki Suzuki replaced Mr. Jun Fukuda as CEO of "STARTO ENTERTAINMENT" in late June. Unlike Mr. Fukuda, Mr. Suzuki has had little exposure, and his personality has been shrouded in mystery...? An unexpected story came out from the Actors' Department.

Who Is STARTO’s New President? Actor Division’s Revealed Episode Draws Admiration

 Aida Pudding

 Takeshi Kinugawa (1st), Junpei Kota

 It has been a long time since the TV recession began. All stations are looking for killer content like Shohei Otani, and the two most popular topics right now are the "Takaichi administration" and "bears" that are sure to get the most numbers. However, both are double-edged swords, as ...... TV man explains.

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