 Takuma Arimura

 On July 31, President Trump signed an executive order setting new rates for "reciprocal tariffs" on imports, which are scheduled to take effect on August 7. The tariffs against Japan were finalized at 15%. The U.S. will request that the government introduce a "reimportation...

15% Tariff on Japan Brings Both Opportunity and Old Controversies Back

 An unprecedented educational problem has been uncovered in South Korea, committed by the parents and former homeroom teacher of a high school girl who had been the top student in her grade for two and a half years. The parents of a high school girl who had been the top student in her class for two and a half years and her former homeroom teacher had illegally obtained exam questions and memorized the answers. Experts point out the problems of overheated examinations that could shake Korean society.

Mother, Teacher Allegedly Involved as Korean High School Star Faces Exam Scandal

 Rena Shimada

 TV personality Marina Watanabe has published a book titled "Watashi wa grumpy watashi na watashi" ("We are all grumpy"), in which she describes various problems faced by women going through menopause, based on her own experiences. She spoke candidly about her major battles with her family and the frustrations of housework.

Men Beware! Marina Watanabe Reveals Why She Loses Her Cool at Home

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 It has been announced that Yutaka Yokoyama of "SUPER EIGHT" will be a charity runner in "24 Hour TV 48". In an interview with a magazine currently on sale, Yokoyama said, "This year will be a year of challenges...

Yū Yokoyama Takes on 24-Hour TV Run, Wows Fans with Nonstop Challenges

 Shigeru Nekota

 The Osaka Expo in Kansai is thriving even more in the final stages of the Expo. Lining up at the pavilions in the heat requires stamina, and the restaurants are packed ...... even if you want to fill your stomach. So, here are some quick and easy gourmet meals that you can enjoy without standing in line!

Eat Smart at the Kansai Expo! Cheap &#038; Tasty Meals Under 1,000 Yen Without the Wait

 If you have evaded taxes without your knowledge and the tax office comes to collect a huge amount of money from you, ....... A story that is exactly like a summer ghost story is now making the rounds on the Internet. The background of this story is that foreign-owned properties are

Unreported Income Leads to Sudden ¥1M Tax Bill for Tenants

 Kazuyuki Sugiyama

 On August 4, actor Ryotaro Sakaguchi released his first book of essays, "Today, too, I dance on the stage. Sakaguchi, who is attracting a great deal of attention as a next-generation actor with a strong personality, talks about his path to his breakthrough.

Ryotaro Sakaguchi Reflects on Appearance Struggles That Fueled His Success

 The World Swimming Championships in Singapore was hotly contested until August 3. While the excitement was not as great as it had been due to the fact that the event was broadcast late at night, there was a silver lining. However, there were reports that this year will be the last year for TV Asahi to broadcast the event. ......

TV Asahi’s World Aquatics Future in Question Amid Growing Success

 On August 5, the audition for a "theater-style boy group" comprehensively produced by Yasushi Akimoto will start accepting applications. Mr. Akimoto hopes that those who are "rather lacking in self-confidence at the moment" will apply for the audition.

Yasushi Akimoto Launches Theater-Style Boys’ Group Auditions with New Theater Planned

 Kyodo News

 It was widely reported on July 30 that the land of the former Unification Church headquarters in Shoto, Shibuya-ku was provisionally seized on July 18. In fact, an affiliated facility located right in front of it was also sued by a real estate company for eviction.

Eviction Battle Against Shibuya Unification Church Sparks Potential Domino Effect

 Tomoyuki Hanai

 The top leaders of Yamaguchigumi VI and Sumiyoshi-kai, two representative organizations of the world, met in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, to discuss the purpose of their meeting on August 27, a full decade after the split with Kobe Yamaguchigumi. Let's take a closer look at the inside story.

Inside the Secret Summit Between Japan’s Two Yakuza Giants

 Shinji Hasuo

 A gangster was arrested for attempting to defraud people out of their new Corona benefits by creating false documents. A number of cases of fraudulent receipt of benefits related to the new Corona occurred in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. What is the "mechanism" that made it so easy for anyone to receive benefits?

Gang Members Exploit Trust to Scam COVID-19 Relief Funds

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 The Ishiba administration suffered three consecutive defeats in last year's lower house election, the Tokyo metropolitan assembly election, and the upper house election. The Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper published an article announcing that "Ishiba will step down" at the end of July. ......

Yomiuri Shimbun’s False Report on Ishiba’s Resignation: Why Taro Aso Couldn’t Prevent It

 Asahi Shimbun

 A legendary defender has been forced to take a leave of absence due to alleged coercive language and behavior.

 On June 29, Kochi United SC, a J3 soccer team, revealed that players and staff members had made allegations of power harassment concerning manager Yutaka Akita. When we proceeded with our interview based on internal documents we obtained, several officials opened their heavy mouths.

[Full Report] Former Japan Soccer Player Yutaka Akita Accused of Power Harassment: Team Officials Reveal “You’re ADHD, aren’t you?”

 After working as a money writer, financial planner, and market analyst for a securities company, she became independent in 1996. He writes articles on finance and asset management mainly for business and economic magazines. Author of "A Textbook for the First Year of Robo-Advisor Investing" and "Understanding with Rich Illustrations! The Book of Cashless Payments and the Book of Absolute Advantages. X (former Twitter)→@1847mattsuu

 Kenji Matsuoka

 The term "billionaire" refers to investors who have amassed assets in the hundreds of millions. In this issue, we talk with Anri Sugihara, a TV personality, businesswoman, and private investor. We asked her the secret of how she became a "billionaire" with an orthodox investment style that anyone can do.

From Lehman Shock to Millionaire Investor: Anri Sugihara’s Keys to Staying Grounded

 On July 28, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department announced the arrest of the president of a Tokyo-based consulting firm and three others on suspicion of fraud. What were their ingenious methods for "thawing" frozen bank accounts that had been used for fraud and other crimes?

How a Consulting Firm’s President Unfroze Fraudsters’ Accounts to Launder Money

 After working as a money writer, financial planner, and market analyst for a securities company, she became independent in 1996. She writes articles on finance and asset management mainly for business and economic magazines. Author of "A Textbook for the First Year of Robo-Advisor Investing" and "Understanding with Rich Illustrations! The book is entitled "Cashless Payments: How to Benefit from Cashless Payments". X (former Twitter)→@1847mattsuu

 I have learned the concept of risk-return through investing in stocks, and I have started to think more deeply about money, so I rarely make impulsive purchases anymore," says Anri Sugihara, a TV personality, businesswoman, and private investor.

Former Gravure Idol Anri Sugihara Explains Why She Actively Invests in Bitcoin

 Takero Yui (1st and 2nd pictures)

 This issue of Playback looks back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. The "Supernampei Incident" of July 30, 1995, in which three women were shot to death, foreshadowed the arrival of a gun society in Japan.

[Playback ’95] The Super Nanpei Case: Three Women Executed in Minutes by a Cold-Blooded Killer

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

 AP/Afro

 The movie "Superman," which was released simultaneously in the U.S. and Japan on July 11, has been a blockbuster hit, grossing over 74.5 billion yen.

“Is Superman an Immigrant?” Director’s Remark Ignites Fierce U.S. Immigration Debate

 Kei Kato

 Crowds gathered at the large roof ring and water supply spots.

 A number of emergency medical evacuations due to heat stroke have occurred at the Osaka Expo, and a FRIDAY reporter reports on the actual conditions at the Expo, including a large roof ring that turned into the "world's tallest parasol" in the 35°C heat wave and huge lines at the water supply spots.

Report from the Expo] The Expo is now in its final stages! What is the secret to enjoying the scorching Osaka Expo, despite the many emergency medical evacuations due to heat stroke?

 After working as a money writer, financial planner, and market analyst for a securities company, Matsuoka became independent in 1996. He writes articles on finance and asset management mainly for business and economic magazines. Author of "A Textbook for the First Year of Robo-Advisor Investing" and "Understanding with Rich Illustrations! The Book of Cashless Payments and the Book of Absolute Advantages. X (former Twitter)→@1847mattsuu

 According to a survey, this summer's average bonus for all industries is 862,928 yen. What will the "billionaires" do with this amount of money? We asked them about the outlook for the stock market after the defeat of the ruling party in the House of Councillors and the Trump tariff agreement.

Trump tariffs, the Upper House election&#8230; What will the &#8220;billionaires&#8221; buy with their bonuses this summer for &#8220;new investments&#8221;?

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 Ryuji Imaichi, a member of "J SOUL BROTHERS 3rd Generation," was arrested for assaulting and threatening a cab driver. Imaichi's side says that "a settlement has been reached," but the driver says that "no settlement has been reached," and the reason for the split is...

Ryuji Imaichi, suspected of threatening to assault a cab driver, &#8220;reached a settlement,&#8221; but the victim &#8220;did not.

 Kuro-chan

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 Serialization: "Kuro-chan is having a hard time, too!　Part 3: "Two junior surprise comedians that Kuro-chan is interested in".

 Kuro-chan, Japan's best surprise comedian, from Yasuda-Daikircus, talks about what's going on behind the scenes in the industry in the serial "Kuro-chan mo tsurazu yo! In the third installment of the series, Kuro-chan talks about "Surprise Comedians". In this third installment, Kuro-chan talks about the power structure of the surprise geisha industry. What surprise stars are you paying attention to right now?

Serialization] Surprise comedians&#8217; power map: ⁉︎ Kuro-chan is jealous of &#8220;junior comedians&#8221; and admires &#8220;that legend&#8221;.

 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. He was a member of "Honjamaka," a 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 "Delicious Days" vol.24

 This time, I'd like to talk about the TV program "Debuya," which was aired on TV Tokyo! Debuya" broadcasted on TV Tokyo. The program started with the concept of making Shibuya a fat-friendly town, but...?

Anyway, it&#8217;s slapstick! The program that made &#8220;Honjamaka&#8221; Hidehiko Ishizuka&#8217;s dream come true, &#8220;Genso! The Curious Incident Book of &#8220;Debuya

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