 Kei Kato

 Six men were arrested for shoplifting official merchandise at the Osaka Expo '70 Kansai. The investigation that followed revealed a number of misdeeds by the suspects.

From Shoplifting to Fare Dodging—Trainspotter Group’s String of Crimes at the Osaka Expo

 Shinji Hasuo

 On July 29, a human resource service company of the JR East Group suddenly issued an "apology" for discontinuing an information site for its members. We asked the company about the background to the "firestorm" that erupted on the Internet, mainly among Nakai's fans.

Why Did JR East’s Affiliate Suddenly Close Its Info Site? The Controversy That Sparked Fan Outrage

 The members of HYBE's first US-based global girl group "KATSEYE (Cat's Eye)" were spotted at Tokyo Station. The girls were on the move and all of them were walking around with take-out iced green tea lattes.

Global Audition Winners: Girls’ Group Cat’s Eye Seen with Matcha Lattes at Tokyo Station

 Courtesy of Kyodo News

 Ito City Mayor Maki Takubo's academic fraud has not even been resolved. A journalist who is a junior at Toyo University pointed out the inconsistencies in her defense. The story of her own graduation and the real diploma that Ms. Takubo refuses to show are also revealed!

Exposed! Toyo University Journalist Questions Contradictions in Mayor Takubo’s Diploma Claim

 Kengo Okura

 The family members of the victims of the Japan Airlines Jumbo jet crash, which occurred at 6:56 p.m. on August 12, 1985, are now engaged in certain activities, fearing that their memories will fade in the 40 years that have passed.

The 40th anniversary of the Japan Airlines Jumbo Crash&#8230; A victim man is devastated by what he saw of his father at the morgue.

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 At 6:56 p.m. on August 12, 1985, 520 passengers and crew lost their lives. The precious lives of 520 passengers and crew members were scattered on the southern ridge of Mount Osutaka in southern Gunma Prefecture. This article looks back on the incident in which many passengers lost their lives through photographs and testimonies.

In Memoriam: 40 Years after the Crash of the JAL Jumbo Jet&#8230; &#8220;Memories of Life&#8221; in Osutaka through Photographs and Testimonies

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Saki Aibu: &#8220;Aya Ueto&#8217;s presence&#8221; has inspired her in her career of over 20 years, and the &#8220;wall of leading roles&#8221; she has run into

 Izumi Nakagawa

 Afro

 A huge earthquake occurred off the Kamchatka Peninsula at the end of July. A Russian research institute announced that "tsunamis of 5 to 6 meters were observed at some points. The magnitude of the earthquake is said to be the same as that of the Great East Japan Earthquake, but why was the height of the tsunami different?

Kamchatka Earthquake: Why was the tsunami 5 to 6 meters high, even though the magnitude of the earthquake was the same as the Great East Japan Earthquake?

 Kyodo News

 On August 15, 36-year-old outfielder Sho Nakata announced his retirement at the end of the season at a press conference held at the Bantelindome Nagoya.

Behind the retirement of Sho Nakata of Nakanichi: &#8220;The breakdown of trust with manager Kazuki Inoue&#8221;&#8230; Young players &#8220;rebel&#8221; against the team&#8217;s disloyalty.

 Representative photo/Reuters/Afro

 Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has lost three consecutive elections since becoming prime minister, including the recent Upper House election. There have been some suggestions within the LDP that he is to blame for this, and there have even been proposals to move up the presidential election. ......

The LDP presidential election continues even after the Bon holidays.

 AFLO

 On his way to his third consecutive home run ranking!

 Shohei Ohtani, who has said that the root of his batting is his "stance," may have finally perfected his swing! It looks like his return season as a two-way hitter will be another record-breaking one!

Shohei Ohtani: &#8220;Zero-Gravity Swing&#8221; to Hit 60 Home Runs in August　Shohei Ohtani: &#8220;Zero Gravity Swing&#8221; to reach his dream of 60 homers!

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

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 Former Kashima Antlers player Alcindo reveals the story behind the famous phrase "Tomodachinara, Atarimae".

 Former Kashima Antlers player Arsindo expresses his gratitude on his first visit to Japan in 30 years. The legendary phrase "Tomodachinara, Atarimae" and the truth about his haircut are also revealed in this interview.

Former Kashima Antlers player Arsindo reveals that it was his destiny to appear in an Aderans commercial.

 Kei Kato (1st), Takashi Yoshida (4th)

 Atelier Plan

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we look back at the career of the perpetrator of the "Neyagawa Junior High School 1st Grade Murder Case," which took place in August 2003, and his history of abnormal sexual desires.

Playback &#8217;15] The &#8220;selfish life&#8221; of the perpetrator of the &#8220;Neyagawa Junior High School Murder of a Boy and a Girl&#8221;.

 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster and video producer)

 NHK's morning drama "Anpan" is inspired by Takashi Yanase, the author of "Anpanman. Motoki Omori of "Mrs. GREEN APPLE," who is currently at the height of his popularity, appears in the drama and has become a topic of conversation. There he sang enthusiastically ......

Mrs. Motoki Omori sang passionately in &#8220;Anpan&#8221; &#8220;Look Up at the Stars in the Night&#8221; recalling Takuya Kimura&#8217;s &#8220;Masterpiece Drama&#8221;.

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 Aflo

 Fried rice syndrome" is a food poisoning caused by cooked food such as fried rice left at room temperature for a long time. Bacillus cereus, which causes this syndrome, is resistant to heat and does not die even when reheated, and actively multiplies at 28-35℃.

What is &#8220;fried rice syndrome&#8221; that we often hear about these days&#8230;?

 Ichiro Takatsuka (1st) Yusuke Kondo (2nd) Shinji Hasuo (3rd)

 If it were true, the "Odaiba Adventure King" and "27 Hours TV" should have been a big hit. ...... The rush of departures has not stopped, and the turmoil does not seem to have subsided yet--...

 Fuji Television has made a fresh start after a major reorganization, but an "inappropriate meeting" between Masaharu Fukuyama and a female Fuji TV announcer has been reported. While there is no light of revival in sight, a "big-bullet autumn drama" is proceeding in secret as a trump card. ......

Fuji TV Faces Difficult Summer as Pokapoka Chief Producer Departs Amid VIVANT Filming

 A former manager of comedian Nakayama Makinin-kun has been arrested for defrauding the company he represents out of 8 million yen. This man is said to be deeply involved in the company's "financial troubles" reported last year.

Ex-Manager Who Took ¥8 Million from Kin’niku-nin Nakayama Now Faces New Alleged Offenses

 Tatsuya Oyabu

 Keitaro Haga

 The new heroine duo, the hottest stars in the world of gravure, make a candid confession about their "once-in-a-lifetime divine collaboration" behind the scenes in Okinawa!

 Aoi Mizobata and Mao Takano, two of the hottest new heroines in the world of gravure, have collaborated in a once-in-a-lifetime divine collaboration! The two fresh girls talk about their "collaboration shoot" with Yuzuboe Hongo and Yina Enohara, who both graced the cover of this week's issue, and also candidly confess behind-the-scenes of their collaboration shoot!

“We Clicked Right Away”—Aoi Mizobata &#038; Mao Takano on Their Natural Friendship

 A "ticket bending" post that has been getting a lot of buzz on X with 26 million impressions. The post, in which a station attendant folded a used ticket and gave it to the poster, who was supposedly a passenger on the Tokyo Metro, as a souvenir, sparked controversy on the Internet. ......

Tokyo Metro Responds to Viral 26 Million View Post About Folding Train Tickets

 Kumataro Arai

 The location shooting for the October season drama "Even If All Love Ends" was held in downtown Shimbashi in late July, and the appearance of Kamio Fūju and Wakana Aoi, the two stars of the drama, caused a lot of excitement among the businessmen watching the show.

Wakana Aoi and Fūju Kamio Film Walking Scene in Shimbashi for October Double-Lead Drama

 Sayuri Saito

 New rice of the '25 crop has begun to appear on store shelves in many areas. The price of brand-name rice will not change even after the new rice is distributed. The price of rice will remain high," experts say. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announced his policy of "taking the initiative to increase rice production"...

The Rice Problem Deepens — Experts Warn ¥4,000 per 5kg May Last Through Next September

 Takuto Suzuki

 Kojiro Yamada

 Kyon of "Cotton" surprised her fans by suddenly announcing her marriage. The couple was shrouded in mystery, except for the fact that they are married to the celebrity Matsukirina. ...... Friday Digital witnessed their lovey-dovey newlywed life.

Whirlwind Wedding Couple Kyon &#038; Matsuki Rina Spotted on Tropical Night Newlywed Date

 Ryoma Takeuchi Ryoma, who stars in the October season TBS drama "Then, You Make It," was spotted on a street in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. Surrounded by young women, Takeuchi looks serious in the middle of them. Onlookers commented on how "super cool" he was.

Ryoma Takeuchi’s Cool Factor Shines in Behind-the-Scenes Look at TBS October Drama

 Nishi Keisuke

 Three young men and women chatting and laughing in front of a train station late at night, dressed in T-shirts, shorts, and flip-flops, were Takumi Goto of the comedy trio "Four Thousand Head Body. When left alone with a beautiful woman resembling Rino Sashihara, Goto gazes lovingly at her and ......

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Exposed! Toyo University Journalist Questions Contradictions in Mayor Takubo’s Diploma Claim

The 40th anniversary of the Japan Airlines Jumbo Crash… A victim man is devastated by what he saw of his father at the morgue.

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Saki Aibu: “Aya Ueto’s presence” has inspired her in her career of over 20 years, and the “wall of leading roles” she has run into

Kamchatka Earthquake: Why was the tsunami 5 to 6 meters high, even though the magnitude of the earthquake was the same as the Great East Japan Earthquake?

Behind the retirement of Sho Nakata of Nakanichi: “The breakdown of trust with manager Kazuki Inoue”… Young players “rebel” against the team’s disloyalty.

The LDP presidential election continues even after the Bon holidays.

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Fuji TV Faces Difficult Summer as Pokapoka Chief Producer Departs Amid VIVANT Filming

Ex-Manager Who Took ¥8 Million from Kin’niku-nin Nakayama Now Faces New Alleged Offenses

“We Clicked Right Away”—Aoi Mizobata & Mao Takano on Their Natural Friendship

Tokyo Metro Responds to Viral 26 Million View Post About Folding Train Tickets

Wakana Aoi and Fūju Kamio Film Walking Scene in Shimbashi for October Double-Lead Drama

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Latest Articles

From Shoplifting to Fare Dodging—Trainspotter Group’s String of Crimes at the Osaka Expo

Why Did JR East’s Affiliate Suddenly Close Its Info Site? The Controversy That Sparked Fan Outrage

Global Audition Winners: Girls’ Group Cat’s Eye Seen with Matcha Lattes at Tokyo Station

Exposed! Toyo University Journalist Questions Contradictions in Mayor Takubo’s Diploma Claim

The 40th anniversary of the Japan Airlines Jumbo Crash… A victim man is devastated by what he saw of his father at the morgue.

In Memoriam: 40 Years after the Crash of the JAL Jumbo Jet… “Memories of Life” in Osutaka through Photographs and Testimonies

Saki Aibu: “Aya Ueto’s presence” has inspired her in her career of over 20 years, and the “wall of leading roles” she has run into

Kamchatka Earthquake: Why was the tsunami 5 to 6 meters high, even though the magnitude of the earthquake was the same as the Great East Japan Earthquake?

Behind the retirement of Sho Nakata of Nakanichi: “The breakdown of trust with manager Kazuki Inoue”… Young players “rebel” against the team’s disloyalty.

The LDP presidential election continues even after the Bon holidays.

Shohei Ohtani: “Zero-Gravity Swing” to Hit 60 Home Runs in August Shohei Ohtani: “Zero Gravity Swing” to reach his dream of 60 homers!

Former Kashima Antlers player Arsindo reveals that it was his destiny to appear in an Aderans commercial.

Playback ’15] The “selfish life” of the perpetrator of the “Neyagawa Junior High School Murder of a Boy and a Girl”.

Mrs. Motoki Omori sang passionately in “Anpan” “Look Up at the Stars in the Night” recalling Takuya Kimura’s “Masterpiece Drama”.

What is “fried rice syndrome” that we often hear about these days…?

Fuji TV Faces Difficult Summer as Pokapoka Chief Producer Departs Amid VIVANT Filming

Ex-Manager Who Took ¥8 Million from Kin’niku-nin Nakayama Now Faces New Alleged Offenses

“We Clicked Right Away”—Aoi Mizobata & Mao Takano on Their Natural Friendship

Tokyo Metro Responds to Viral 26 Million View Post About Folding Train Tickets

Wakana Aoi and Fūju Kamio Film Walking Scene in Shimbashi for October Double-Lead Drama

The Rice Problem Deepens — Experts Warn ¥4,000 per 5kg May Last Through Next September

Whirlwind Wedding Couple Kyon & Matsuki Rina Spotted on Tropical Night Newlywed Date

Ryoma Takeuchi’s Cool Factor Shines in Behind-the-Scenes Look at TBS October Drama

[Scoop] Yonsentoshin’s Takumi Gotō Caught Kissing New Girlfriend in Public

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