 A 72-year-old cab driver was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a female passenger in her 20s in his car. The woman was intoxicated and confided her problems to the driver. Here is the whole story of the driver's alleged assault in the manner of a "life consultant."

“It Started as a Conversation About Life” — Inside the Shocking Assault Allegations Against a Veteran Taxi Driver

 Akihito Saijo

 Umeki Koichiro

 The truth about popular professional mahjong players A TV personality, a professional mahjong player, an investor, and the owner and manager of a mahjong café. The popular M-Leaguer, who has many faces, reveals what goes on behind the scenes of his "gravure for adults.

 Hanana Nakata is a TV personality, a professional mahjong player, an investor, and the owner of a mahjong cafe. This time, she is taking on the challenge of gravure in a Japanese-style room. The popular M-Leaguer reveals what goes on behind the scenes of her "adult gravure" and the true feelings of a professional mahjong player.

More Than a Game — Kana Nakada on Finding Meaning in Every Mahjong Match

 Shimei Kurita (nonfiction writer)

 The "Luffy Robbery Incident" shook all of Japan from '22 to '23. Kojima, the top executive of the group responsible for the crime, tells us what exactly the people inside the same group of executives were like.

The Real Luffy: Inside the Anime-Obsessed Crime Ring Behind Japan’s Robbery Wave

 Shimei Kurita (Nonfiction writer)

 The "Luffy Robbery" shook Japan from '22 to '23. Kojima, the top executive of the criminal group, tells what happened behind the scenes of the widespread robbery that shook Japan!

Luffy Gang Leader Reveals How He Lived in Luxury Behind Bars in the Philippines

 Akira Ikoma

 With the decline of the condominium-type men's clubs that took the world by storm," the presence of the "delicatessen" is expected to increase in the future. The "delicatessen," which was born in 1998, has undergone a great deal of change over the years. This is the first part of a series of articles looking back on its history.

Before Deriheru: The Age of Hotel Calls and Date Clubs — When the Trade Was Entirely Illegal

 In 1998, the amendment of the Entertainment Establishments Control Law legalized the dispatch-type sex industry, giving birth to the "Deliheru". This was a desperate measure taken in response to the rampant use of dispatched sex services, but it was a major turning point for the sex industry.

Naming Desire: The Media Origins and Evolution of Japan’s Delivery Health System

 Sayuri Saito

 Kyodo News (1st and 2nd photos), Afro (3rd photo)

 The Reiwa rice riot was definitely a man-made disaster," asserts Professor Emeritus Michiharu Oizumi of Miyagi University. If rice stockpiles had been released when rice disappeared from supermarket shelves last summer, the price of rice would not have risen so high.

Rice Prices Keep Climbing for a Third Week—Was the Reiwa Rice Panic a Man-Made Crisis?

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 The LDP presidential election has finally started. The LDP presidential election has finally begun, and Koizumi Shinjiro is said to be the candidate "closest to the prime minister's chair" according to preliminary polls. ...

Koizumi Camp Shifts Strategy: Full Transparency May Tip the Leadership Race

 Ryo Nakahira

 Shinji Hasuo (defendant Ito)

 Ito, who was accused of robbing a high school girl and indecent assault by threatening to take off his pants if he didn't want to be killed, was finally sentenced. The defendant, who had denied some of his statements during interrogation, was finally sentenced.

Verdict Reached for Panty Thief Who Contradicted His Own Testimony

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 The LDP presidential election has finally begun, and Sanae Takaichi is seen as the leader among the five candidates, but her reputation within the party is not good. Koizumi Shinjiro, the other main contender, was also criticized at his press conference. We take a deeper look at where each candidate stands today.

njiro Faces Fraud Critique, Takaichi Mocked as Female Ishiba—The Latest on Japan’s LDP Contenders

 AFRO

 The three-way battle between Fortius, Loco Solare, and SC Karuizawa Club was settled.

 The goddess on the ice smiled on the challenger at the end. The "Japan Curling Women's National Team Championship" was held, and Fortius, longtime rivals of champion Rocco Solare, won the right to challenge for the first Olympics. Fujisawa's eyes were filled with tears in defeat. ......

Japan’s Women’s Curling Team Finalized: Sayaka Yoshimura Leads the Way After Satsuki Fujisawa

 On September 20, Haruko Nagaya, vocalist and guitarist of "Midori-Yoshiki Shakai" announced her marriage to Masato Kanai of "B IGMAMA. This magazine had reported in December 2008 that the two were shopping for ice cream at a convenience store. Here is a look back at that time.

Haruko Nagaya Celebrates Marriage After Longtime Romance—Exclusive Eyewitness Report

 Hiroyuki Matsu

 Special Interview with a basketball legend: Japan's first NBA player is still active at the age of 44 and the oldest captain

 Yuta Tagase, a basketball legend who has attracted attention since his high school days and became the first Japanese NBA player, is still active at the age of 44 and is the oldest captain of the Utsunomiya Brexit team. We take a look back at the life of the "small giant" and his struggles.

Never Too Late: Yuta Tabuse, Japan’s First NBA Player, Reflects on Life and Career at 44

 Kumataro Arai

 The 30th Pusan International Film Festival opened on September 17. Kou Shibasaki, Sagara Minami, and Natsuki Deguchi appeared on the red carpet at the opening ceremony. Shibasaki was dressed in a gorgeous dress and had a big smile on her face. In contrast, Minami and Deguchi looked very fresh.

Ko Shibasaki, Sara Minami, and Natsuki Deguchi Shine in Glamorous Dresses at Busan Film Festival

 Shinji Hasuo (1st), Aida Sono (2nd)

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. The "Nakano Theater Company Member Murder Case" occurred at the end of August '15. Why did a 25-year-old woman who dreamed of becoming an actress have to be killed?

[Playback 2015] Nakano Theater Murder: Actress’s Dream Ends at 25

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (Entertainment Journalist)

 Pasya/Afro

 On September 16, "NHK Party" member Takashi Tachibana revealed that he had been summoned to the Hyogo Prefectural Police for questioning. Mr. Tachibana's "certain remarks" are causing controversy. ......

Takashi Tachibana Says Former Prefectural Police Chief Under Investigation, Warns of Possible Defamation

 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. He was a member of "Honjamaka," a comedy 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's Hidehiko Ishizuka's "delicious" days vol.28

 Hidehiko Ishizuka of "Honjamaka" talks about his health tips. This time, he talks about his "secret to live healthy even if you are fat," which includes cleaning around the house, stretching, muscle training every other day, and walking...

Muscle Training Inspired by a Tuna Demolition Show? Hidehiko Ishizuka of Honjamaka&#8217;s &#8220;The Secret to Living a Healthy Life Even if You&#8217;re Fat

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Violence has become an issue in the world of high school sports, including the baseball team at Koryo High School. In the case of the assault at Oki Gakuen High School, a prestigious sports school in Fukuoka Prefecture, the 30-something dorm head violently attacked students in the boys' dormitory. ......

Okinawa Gakuen Assault Case – Part 1: How the 30s Dorm Supervisor Used Violence to Rule the Dorm in Fear

 Mr. X, the 30-something dormitory head, was sent to prosecution for assaulting students in the dormitory. He had "another face" as a dancer in a famous reggae band in Hakata. ...... The "true face" of Mr. X, who ruled the dormitory with violence and fear: ......

Reggae Dancer Dorm Manager’s Dark Side — Oki Gakuen Assault Case (Part 2)

 Tick Tocker's "Strongest Chan," who says she caused 30,000 cockroaches to be generated. She is currently appealing over the payment of overdue rent and forced eviction, but her complaint reveals the heartrending cries of her neighbors. The reality of the situation is: ......

TikToker’s Trash Breeds 30,000 Cockroaches — Neighbors Lived in Hell

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 NONO's movies have been a hit around the world, and she has also appeared on the Sunday Theater, and in an ABEMA original drama, she challenges the role of a "dark hero" who aims to become a female Go player.

 It has been 9 years since she announced in FRIDAY that she would change her name to "Non" and make a fresh start. She has been expanding her activities as a singer and picture book author, and this year, she returned to her roots as an actor. What did she reveal about taking on a difficult role for the first time in her career?

Nine Years After Her Comeback, Non Opens Up About Her Evolving Rook’s Journey

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 PONGA PREMIUM (Roppongi)

 In this long interview, Kinashi speaks candidly to this magazine about his first experience at the age of 63, his Kinashi-style work theory, and more.

 Tunnels star Kinashi Noritake (63) talks about his thoughts on the second half of his life. Waking up at 3:30 every morning, being excited at his first Saizer, his promise to Takaaki Ishibashi in his hospital room... What does he want to challenge within the next five years, as he loves "the outcome is OK?

Noritake Kinashi Says Doing What You Want Is the Key to Winning in Life

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st and 3rd), Yusuke Kondo (2nd and 4th)

 Following her "alleged affair" with Kei Tanaka, Mei Nagano has been involved in a love triangle with Kentaro Sakaguchi. As one would expect, she seems to be exhausted. ...... "She's surprisingly unconcerned about it," an executive at a major entertainment company revealed about her recent situation.

Mei Nagano Embraces Her Bold Image as She Enters a New Phase of Her Acting Career

 Afro

 On September 18, Miho Nakai made a surprise appearance on the TV broadcast of "Tokyo World Championships in Athletics 2025. Although her appearance was as a "special guest," Nakai was in the spectator stands at the opening ceremony. She was also seen shedding tears. ....

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