 Motoko Abegawa 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

 Shiori Bansho

 For the second time in as many years, the ghost story boom is here. Since Corona, new ghost storytellers have sprung up one after another, and live ghost storytelling performances of all sizes are being held somewhere in Japan on a weekly basis. We interviewed one of the youngest and hottest names in ghost stories, "Ami the Ghost Storyteller," to find out more.

Are Scary and Gloomy Old Fashioned Anymore?  Ghost Storyteller Ami on the Frontlines of the &#8220;Ghost Story Boom

 Kei Kato (Takaoka)

 Mr. Takushi Okuno, a member of the controversial "Gobo Party," threw a bouquet of flowers at the world-famous boxer, Mayweather, in the ring. Now, he has joined forces with actor-turned-fighter Sosuke Takaoka to fight...

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 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 Grand Castama Kabukicho" in Kabukicho is used as a "prostitution Internet cafe" by some young women. What is really going on there?

 Gran casma Kabukicho is rumored to have become a "prostitution Internet cafe" in Kabukicho, selling completely private rooms and completely soundproofed rooms. FRIDAY" published an undercover report in June, and on a certain day in October, four months after that, we visited the store again.

A battle between plainclothes policemen and women&#8230; The &#8220;Prostitution Internet Cafe&#8221; Now

 Shinji Hasuo

 The defendant who lynched and killed a man who was based in Kabukicho "To-Yoko" for 7 hours was sentenced. The defendant who killed him was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison. We would like to introduce the unexpected side of the defendant, who was a bully who caused the horrific incident.

Bullied and disowned by his father&#8230; Surprising profile of the defendant in the &#8220;Tor Yoko lynching and murder&#8221; case.

 Kumiko Kato

 In July, the head of a kindergarten organization, of which about 90% of private kindergartens in Japan are members, was arrested on suspicion of embezzlement and forgery of personal documents.

 The life of a 3-year-old girl was lost on a courtesy bus of Kawasaki Kindergarten (operated by Haibara Gakuen Educational Corporation), an accredited kindergarten in Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture, where the child was left unattended for five hours. On October 5, one month after the incident, the girl's death was confirmed at the same time.

Many cases of children being left behind&#8230;Reason why &#8220;infant belts&#8221; have not been introduced

 Mr. Chinmoku joined TV Asahi in 1992. After covering the Great Hanshin Earthquake and the Aum Shinrikyo cult as a reporter in the Social Affairs Department, he worked as a director for Super J Channel, Super Morning, and News Station before becoming a producer. He has covered many overseas events, including coverage of China and the Korean Peninsula and the terrorist attacks in the U.S. He also launched the ABEMA service. He also participated in the launch of the ABEMA service. In August 2019, he became independent and is active not only in broadcasting programs but also in various media. He is a part-time lecturer at Edogawa University and an instructor at MX Television Visual Academy. As a member of the Society for Public Communication, he studies local media and has researched and written articles on face-framing panels as his life's work. His recent books include "Dramatically Increase Access and Registrations! Video Production: 52 Professional Tricks" (Nihon Jitsugyo Shuppansha, Ltd.).

 Hiromichi Chinmoku / TV producer and writer

 Kewpie 3 Minute Cooking" is a cooking program that has been on the air for 60 years. It is a long-running program that everyone knows, but in fact, it is a strange program that exists in two parts. We interviewed Kewpie Corporation to find out why this is so and what goes on behind the scenes of its production.

Is there two &#8220;Kewpie 3 Minute Cooking&#8221;? The &#8220;Secret Story&#8221; of the 60th Anniversary of the Broadcast

 Kyodo News (1st photo)

 A, a player in his 20s who plays for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp, is married and has a child. He played in the Koshien National Championship from a prestigious high school, and after working as a member of society, he joined the Hiroshima Carp. Mekhi

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 Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service/AP/Afro

 North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has been gaining weight. Last September, he surprised the world by showing a slimmer figure. However, he has rebounded in a year. His weight is now 140kg. What is the surprising background of Kim Jong-Un's weight gain?

Rebound to 140 kg in one year! The surprising background of Kim Jong-Un&#8217;s &#8220;drastic weight gain

 Lewis Hamilton, 37, the superstar of the F1 world who has won the F1 drivers' championship seven times, tied for the most in history. It was the morning of October 6 when he appeared at Tokyo Station. The Tokyo station was the first place where Lewis Hamilton had been seen.

The &#8220;King of F1&#8221; shows his &#8220;perfect response&#8221; at &#8220;Tokyo Station

 Yoshio Tsunoda/Afro

 Actress Suzu Hirose has been attracting a lot of attention after she revealed her "too beautiful spin" on the YouTube account of her entertainment agency, Foster. Her skin is so beautiful," "more beautiful than my hour-long full make-up," and "even with no make-up, she looks fine.

Suzu Hirose&#8217;s &#8220;Too beautiful spin revealed&#8221; delighted fans&#8230;!

 Yukihiro Kodama

 Masakazu Yoshiba

 Father is Japan's national soccer team coach, second son Keigo and first son Shohei are popular YouTube stars with over 230,000 registered users, and third son Riku is a university student.

 The three sons of Hajime Moriyasu, Japan's "on-the-spot" top soccer coach, are all here. The first and second sons are popular YouTube stars with more than 230,000 registered members. The three sons, who have different faces and live in different places, are connected to their father in one way or another.

Japan National Team Coach&#8217;s &#8220;Juniors&#8221; Talk about &#8220;Being Born the Son of Hajime Moriyasu

 Shinya Inui Hiroyuki Komatsu Yasuko Sakaguchi Keisuke Nishi Ippei Hara Masaki Miyasaka Afro Kyodo News Kodansha Archives

 Special memorial project: 79 years old, a collection of photos taken by this magazine, a close look at the true face of the charismatic man who lived through a turbulent era.

 Antonio Inoki ended his turbulent life at the age of 79. This magazine has captured his achievements not only in the world of professional wrestling, but also in politics and social activities. We look back on Inoki's tumultuous life with photos, including rare shots of his wives.

Farewell Antonio Inoki &#8220;Burning Fighting Spirit, Be Eternal!

 Yui Asakura's contract was terminated by her agency due to her bad behavior. Although she admitted to being late and having trouble with her photo book as reported by this magazine, she denied the rumor that she had been working at a cabaret club. Now her former colleagues have taken the bait.

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 Sasaki Chihuahua

 The reality of Piena as depicted by a writer who is currently a student at Keio University. 4 years after Reiwa, Kabukicho is now ...... No.31

 An elite company employee who graduated from a famous national university and works for a prestigious company is hooked on host clubs. He says he was never into cabaret clubs, but surprisingly, there are also male customers. What is the reason why men go to host clubs?

Elite male office workers &#8220;hosokatsurai&#8221; are on the rise, and they want to be praised by men&#8230;

 Pasya/Afro

 Hiroyuki's comments on Twitter about the sit-in at the Henoko base in Okinawa caused a firestorm. The story was aired and discussed on a live webcast...

Hiroyuki: &#8220;Dirty letters&#8221; comment on the Henoko sit-in sign on his program caused a stir.

 Takero Yui

 Saya, after you disappeared, many people searched for you with us for many days and sleepless nights. When two weeks had passed since the day you went missing, you came back to near the mouth of the river near the sea and

Matsudo, Chiba: Former Detective Points Out &#8220;Great Discomfort&#8221; in Death of First-Grade Girl

 Kei Komuro celebrated his 31st birthday on October 5 in New York. The results of his third bar exam have yet to be announced, but the timing of his return to Japan with Mako is a concern...

Kei Komuro, now 31, concerned about &#8220;timing of return&#8221; with Mako

 Niki's crotch

 AP/Afro

 The United States is at the forefront of data and technology. Hawk-Eye devices have been installed in all stadiums to measure every play, and the data has been made public to analyze the factors that affect the change of the ball. As a result, seam shifting, in addition to the axis of rotation, has become a key factor in ball control.

What rank is Otani&#8217;s slider? Data reveals! MLB Magic Pitch Rankings

 Freelance editor/writer. Former band member, former broadcaster. Loves all kinds of entertainment. Published "Shimura Ken Theory" (Asahi Shinbun Publishing) in April 2021. Currently updating his personal website, "Immortal Writing Blues. http://s-akira.jp/

 Asahi Suzuki

 Sugizo

 2022 M-1, Road to KOC: "Yadan" [Part 1

 The comedy trio "Yadan" is known for their talent. They will appear on the stage of the King of Conte finals for the first time. We asked them about their rivals they are aware of and their real feelings just before the competition.

How Yadan, a talented contortionist, grabbed his long-cherished dream of reaching the KOC finals in his 15th appearance

 Reuters/Afro

 A famous Russian rapper took his own life. He was protesting against the military draft under President Vladimir Putin's mobilization order. There is a growing backlash against the authorities. The rapper left a horrifying message to President Putin in his last will and testament.

Protesting the Draft&#8230;Famous Russian Rapper &#8216;Just Before Suicide&#8217; Shudders at Putin&#8217;s Testament

 Yuri Adachi

 Serialization: The Staff Saw It! Weekly "The other side of TV" Inside story of Television

 Recently, stricter compliance regulations have restricted the use of punitive games and other painful programs on variety shows. The number of NG items has been increasing due to the COVID-19 crisis. What is the "reversal of ideas" that the TV man came up with in such a situation? ......

Watermelon splitting is also a no-no&#8230; A surprising reason for the decrease of &#8220;punishment games&#8221; on TV nowadays

 Yukina Kinoshita's first fan meeting in three years on her YouTube channel has been attracting a lot of attention. Fans commented that she was "shining so brightly right now" and "Yukina's smiles and tears are always so sincere.

Fans rejoice at Yukina Kinoshita&#8217;s &#8220;Tears at First Fan Meeting in Three Years!

 Keitaro Haga, Takayoshi Yamazaki

 On October 3, the 50th anniversary party of a famous Hakata mama was held. Over 2,000 people attended the party. Among them were former yokozuna Hakuho, Noripi, Reiko Takashima, Mrs. Davy, croquette, and other celebrities. Here are some gorgeous photos of the super-luxurious members.

Hakuho, Noripi&#8230; &#8220;Gorgeous members&#8221; gathered at a famous mama&#8217;s party.

 On a night in early October, a funeral scene for a TV drama was being filmed at a temple in Chiba Prefecture. A man in a suit and black tie stood with his arms crossed in front of the spotlighted camera. It is Ryohei Suzuki (39).

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