 Aika Kanda

 No.93] Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 I want to go to the Nebuta Festival at least once! Aika Kanda was talking with her mother about going to the Nebuta Festival, when she was rewarded by the gods! By chance, she was able to show filial piety to her parents, and above all, she was impressed by the power and realism of the "Nebuta″ festival. She was impressed by the power and realism of the Nebuta.

TV Announcer Aika Kanda Attends Her First Aomori Nebuta Festival

 An unusual phenomenon is now occurring at Lake Kawaguchi, one of the Fuji Five Lakes. The amount of precipitation has decreased and the bottom of the lake has become bare. Here are some photos of the situation on the ground and a comparison with past conditions.

Drought Across Japan Leaves Tourist Destinations Parched—Lake Kawaguchi’s Lakebed Now Exposed

 Shinji Hasuo

 A Korean student was arrested on suspicion of violating the Copyright Act by stealing the hit movie "Blade of the Oni no Kenshin". Damage caused by pirated content has increased dramatically in recent years. What is the reality of the "darkness" that repeats itself no matter how many measures are taken to prevent it?

Just a Coincidence? The Sense of Helplessness in “NO MORE Movie Thief” Exposed by a Demon Slayer Piracy Incident

 Taguchi Y. Tanaka

 Taku Kawamura, professor at the University of Tsukuba, explains how the Cubs' Seiya Suzuki's form has evolved! Finally awakening in his 4th year in the Majors, his "evolution" is obvious compared to 2 years ago!

 Seiya Suzuki of the Cubs has set career highs in two categories in his fourth year in the majors, and compared to two years ago, his "evolution" is obvious, according to an expert on motion analysis. The following is a series of photos.

Seiya Suzuki’s Effortless Power: The Swing That Could Win Him the RBI Title

 Akira Ikoma

 This is the third installment in a series of articles exploring the impact of the revision of the Entertainment Establishments Control Law on the times. The 1998 amendment legalized the "Deli Hell," a business travel-type adult entertainment business, which triggered a rush of new businesses. What were the "negative effects" that this had on the present day?

The Delivery Health Rush: How Legalization Sparked Growth—And Problems

 In this third installment of "History of Amendments to the Entertainment Business Control Law," sex industry journalist Akira Ikoma explores why the law was amended in each era and what impact it had on later generations. In the second part, we will look at the 2001 amendment that regulated teleclubs and two-shot dialing.

2001’s Legal Strike on Telephone Clubs and Two-Shot Dial Services

 A record number of 135 people have been infected with ticks. The number of people infected with ticks has reached 135, the highest number ever recorded. The cute little animal known as the "carrier" of ticks is the Formosan ground squirrel. This article introduces the ecology of this "cute devil," which lives in many ordinary parks.

Cute but Deadly: Tick-Borne Infection With 27% Fatality Rate Spreads

 On August 24, Seiji Chihara of "The Chihara Brothers" announced the end of his regular program at the end of August. Behind the announcement was the impact of his "bullied kid" comment to Yusuke Kawai, a Toda City Council member in Saitama Prefecture, which was flared up on the Internet. ......

Chihara Seiji’s Show Ends After Backlash Over &#8220;Bullied Kid&#8221; Remark

 Special interview with Kensuke Mendaka, who just released his first digital photo book "OMODAKA" (3 titles at the same time)!

 Special interview with Kensuke Mendaka, who just released his first three digital photo books "OMODAKA" at the same time!

Handsome Comedian Making Waves on Love Reality Shows—Was Reiwa Roman’s Legendary Beginning Actually a Talented Duo?

 The little-known reality of women's prisons. Moe Gosawa, a sexy actress and manga artist who has served time in prison, depicts the various customs and rules related to "clothing and makeup" in this manga.

Women’s Prison Style Through the Eyes of a Beautiful Ex-Inmate Manga Artist

 The men of the gang leader were arrested for threatening the man who sold the baby sponge cake with the kitchen car in Nishiarai, Adachi-ku in January, this year. Why did the suspects intimidate a "security" person? A person related to the gang told us.

Arrested Yakuza Members Terrorized Baby Castella Stall—The Motive Behind Their Threats

 Masahiro Ojima

 Tomoyuki Hanai (1st photo), Takero Yubari (2nd photo)

 On August 27, a full 10 years will have passed since the outbreak of the "Yamaguchigumi split war. Nonfiction writer Masahiro Ojima looks into the bloody history and future prospects before this major milestone.

August Executive Shake-Up Highlights a Decade of Yamaguchi-gumi Conflict and the Road to the Seventh Boss

 On August 18, three Myanmar men were sent to prosecution for allegedly killing a Myanmar student by beating him with a wine bottle after they got into a fight at a nightclub. Foreigner-on-foreigner crimes among compatriots have been on the rise recently. The impact on us can be seen at .......

Murder Among Myanmar Nationals Highlights the Danger of Always-Carried Weapons—A Warning for Japan

 Taguchi Arifumi

 A TV viewing data analysis company thoroughly analyzed about 40 commercials featuring Japanese major league players and alumni, including Ichiro! Using their own unique method, they have created a ranking of the "nail-bitingness" of Japanese Major Leaguers' "Appearance CMs. After all, Otani is.......on display!

Ohtani Shines Off the Field Too—Ranking Japanese MLB Players’ Most Eye-Catching Ads

 Yushi Taguchi Afro UPI/Afro

 A TV viewing data analysis company thoroughly analyzed about 40 commercials featuring Japanese Major League Baseball players and alumni, including Ichiro! Using their own unique method, they have created a ranking of the "nail-bitingness" of Japanese Major League Baseball commercials featuring Japanese Major League Baseball players and alumni. The ranking is now open to the public!

Ranking Japanese MLB Players’ Ads by How Captivating They Are—Yamamoto Steals the Show

 Ryo Sakamoto (former head of the Culture and Society Department of Tokyo Sports Newspaper)

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 The movie "Kokuhou" has become a "national blockbuster". It is said that it will gross 15 billion yen at the box office, which is a solid figure behind "Odoru Daisousasen", the number one live-action Japanese film of all time. What is the reason why a movie based on Kabuki, which is not a popular series, was so popular? ......

Kokuhō’ Hits ¥11 Billion, Eyeing Record for Live-Action Japanese Films—What Makes It So Popular

 Kyodo News Agency

 The Giants are said to be eager to acquire Hanshin's Kohji Chikamoto, who has qualified for FA.

Giants Begin Pursuit of Hanshin’s Chikamoto—Massive Offer and Family Support on the Table

 Sari Yoshizawa

 Manami, a homeless woman, went to a hostess with her public assistance money and was in flames, but she claims that the government did not stop her. When we met with him, he told us his turbulent history, which we found quite convincing.

Homeless Woman Sparks Outrage for Spending Public Assistance at Host Bars—‘The Authorities Approved It

 Shu Nishihara

 George Takahashi, vocalist of "The Tiger Dragon," says cheerfully, "I received an e-mail on the same day 10 years after I left my daughter. The blank period of time he didn't get to spend with his daughter was like being in prison," he says.

&#8220;Perhaps I Was My Own Prison&#8221;—George Takahashi Opens Up on His Perfectionism

 Shinji Hasuo, Yohei Nagata/Afro Sports

 Former Makuuchi Teruo was arrested. He had been forging illegal parking signs in the name of the deceased and repeatedly parked illegally. He was popular as a small-bodied rikishi (169 cm in height), but he also had a habit of slacking off. We look back at the "cheating on tournaments" scandal that broke out at the end of 2010.

Ex-Makuuchi Terutsuyoshi Skips Duties for Reptile Show—Allegedly Faked Parking Permit, A Habit from Active Days

 Nakahira Ryo

 On August 19, an 85-year-old man accused of indecent assault on an 8-year-old girl held a sentencing hearing. At the trial, the judge gave a "sermon" to the defendant, who said, "I just touched her a little bit," without any sense of guilt.

Unrepentant and Brazen—Judge Loses Patience with 85-Year-Old Defendant in Child Indecency Trial

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 The pressure on Ishiba to resign has only intensified even after the decision to confirm his intention to hold an extraordinary presidential election at a meeting of both houses of the Diet on August 8. However, even if an extraordinary presidential election is held, the situation remains favorable to Prime Minister Ishiba.

The Surprising Reason PM Ishiba Won’t Resign Despite Election Setback

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 Special release of treasured photos from the latest photo book!

 The music unit "ZARD" by Sensui Sakai will celebrate its 35th anniversary in February 2014. As an anniversary project, a photo book was released in June this year. An art director, a music critic, and a fan entertainer talk about its charms!

The Reason for the Monochrome Edition—Photo Book Secrets and Izumi Sakai’s Timeless Charm in ZARD’s 35th Year

 The music unit "ZARD" by Sensui Sakai will celebrate its 35th anniversary in February 2014. As an anniversary project, a photo book was released in June this year. An art director, a music critic, and a fan entertainer talk about the appeal of their famous songs.

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