 Soichi Hayashi (nonfiction writer)

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 Junjin Nakatani vacated his WBC/IBF bantamweight title to challenge Naoya Inoue (32), aka "The Monster. What is Nakatani thinking before his strongest opponent? We interviewed him directly!

Junto Nakatani Plots a Naoya Inoue Hunt with a Hit-Free Fight Strategy

 Yasuko Sakaguchi (1st), Ichiro Takatsuka (2nd)

 On October 31, it was announced that Fuji's popular variety show "Sake no Tsumami ni Naru Hanashi" would suddenly come to an end. The reason for this was said to be the "program replacement issue" that occurred the previous week, and this issue will cast a big shadow over Fuji Television in the future.

Fuji TV Faces a New Major Headache Behind the Sake no Tsumami Cancellation

 The former Kagawa Prefectural Gymnasium, designed by world-renowned architect Kenzo Tange, is in danger of being demolished. The historic building is in danger of being demolished. The prefectural government has decided to dismantle the building, claiming that it does not meet earthquake resistance standards, but the Revitalization Committee, which opposes the demolition, insists that reinforcement work will be sufficient. The two sides remain at odds.

Why a Kenzo Tange Architectural Icon May Be Demolished — and the Growing Doubts

 On October 26 and 27, "Oasis" held their first live concert in 16 years at Tokyo Dome. A few days before this, member Noel Gallagher was seen on a date with his girlfriend in Shibuya! Immediately after this, he was in some trouble.

Noel Gallagher’s Shibuya Date Ends in Unexpected Fan Drama

 Afro (Mr. Fujita), Takeshi Kinugawa

 The Japan Innovation Party, a ruling party that has increased its presence through a coalition with the Liberal Democratic Party. One of the spearheads of this "money problem" is Toru Hashimoto, one of the senior members of the Japan Restoration Association (......).

Hashimoto vs. Fujita: The Explosive Rift Over Alleged Public Funds Kickback

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 On October 27, the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival 2025 opened. Actresses such as Riho Yoshioka, Keiko Kitagawa, and NON walked the red carpet in gorgeous costumes. Nozomi Morita and Kyoko Yoshine also charmed the audience.

Riho Yoshioka &#038; Keiko Kitagawa Lead a Glamorous Lineup on the TIFF Red Carpet

 Hiroyuki Sato

 Tattoos are now considered a fashion item by many young people. However, even in this age of Reiwa, there are still many people who find tattoos repulsive. Here is a report from a self-taught stylist who has taken on the challenge of removing such tattoos.

A Man Tried to Remove His Tattoo by Himself—Experts Warn It’s Self-Harm

 Nakahira Ryo

 Shinji Hasuo

 On November 6, a man who pretended to be a photographer, asked a junior high school girl to let him take her picture, and committed indecent acts with her will be sentenced. What are the details of the crime revealed in the trial so far, and what did he say that was so shocking?

Courtroom Shock: The Fake Photographer’s Brazen Vision for His Future (Part 1)

 On November 6, a man who pretended to be a photographer, asked a junior high school girl to let him take her picture, and committed an indecent act will be sentenced. We look back at the words and actions of the defendant, who has shown no signs of remorse in his trial thus far.

Leg Fetish Confession Exposes His Complete Remorselessness (Part 2)

 Sankei Shimbun (Honda) Masaharu Kamimoto (Saito)

 Special Nishiki-Autumn Edition, Part 2

 The year 1985 was a "bumper year" for idols such as Nanno (Yoko Minamino), Minako Honda (38 years old), Yui Asaka, Yuki Saito, and many others made their debut. We thoroughly discuss the "strongest song" from the "idol songs of the '80s," which were full of great songs!

The Top 10 ’80s Idol Songs—Decided Through Debate!

 Sankei Shimbun (Matsuda, Nakamori, Koizumi, Yakushimaru)

 The first part of this special autumnal event.

 The '80s, which opened with the retirement of Momoe Yamaguchi, was the "golden age of idols" when national stars, led by the "Hana no '82 group," appeared like glittering stars. We thoroughly discuss one of the best songs from the "Idol Songs of the '80s," a collection of masterpieces!

What’s the Best ’80s Idol Song? Let’s Decide!

 Ryoji Shigemasa

 Kotaro Tajiri

 SoftBank's Tomohisa Ozeki has made a leap forward this season by becoming an ace-level pitcher. He began studying sports psychology at a time when his performance was sluggish. He carries a notebook with him at all times to keep his mind organized. And he has found what he is looking for. ......

How Does He Win With a 140 km/h Fastball? SoftBank’s Tomohisa Ozeki and His Sports-Psychology Mind Notebook

 He was out of the lineup in September, but returned just before the Climax Series.

 Kenta Imamiya of SoftBank hit 100 homers and hit 400 sacrifice hits. Manager Kokubo said, "I don't think there will be another player who achieves this feat. Imamiya, a slugger with a promising future, overcame his setbacks and ......

Kenta Imamiya Hits 400 Sacrifice Bunts—Here’s the Strategy That Saved His Career

 Former classmates beat and kicked the victim, forced him to take off his clothes and enter a river, made him get down on his knees, and stomped on his head - the victim and his mother confessed their "heartache.

 Two teenage boys were sent to prosecution for assaulting a first-year high school student in Osaka City. The victim and his mother describe the horrific assault. They beat him, demanded he apologize on his knees, and stomped on his head with their shoes, but it didn't stop them from committing the heinous act...

Lynching of 15-Year-Old Osaka Student Captured in Shocking Video Filmed by Acquaintance

 Ryo Sakamoto (Former head of Culture and Society Department, Tokyo Sports Newspaper)

 Reuters/Afro

 Steven Spielberg, the Hollywood master who has produced such historic hits as "E.T." and the "Indiana Jones" series, is set to make a UFO movie, which is causing a stir. ......

Spielberg Starts Production on New UFO Movie as His 49-Year-Old Comments on Extraterrestrials Resurface

 Mineko Miwa

 Nagoya Asian Para Games Organizing Committee, Aichi, Japan

 Soaring material costs and rising prices are hitting international sporting events as well. The construction of the athletes' village for next year's Asian Games is in trouble. The solution was container houses. This is the so-called "mobile athletes' village.

Rising Costs, Material Shortages—And the Mobile Athletes&#8217; Village Changing the 2026 Asian Games

 Hikaru Ogawa

 In July last year, we reported on the "medical care collapse crisis" in the Kichijoji area. It was subsequently decided to build a new hospital with more than 300 beds, but the surrounding hospitals vehemently opposed the plan. The situation has taken a turn for the worse. ......

Exclusive: Kichijoji Medical System Clash as New Hospital Plan Meets Strong Resistance

 The first trial of a woman who left her brother's body in a trash house for nearly three years and illegally received welfare payments was held at the Tokyo District Court on October 28. At the trial, a police officer who entered the scene testified. We interviewed a lawyer who is familiar with the issue of illegal payments.

Elderly Sister Accused of Welfare Fraud After Leaving Brother’s Body in Garbage-Filled Home for 3 Years

 Shu Nishihara

 It's been less than a year since Yuichi Nakamaru, the former member of KAT-TUN, has been gradually gaining more and more exposure since his voluntary suspension following his secret meeting with a female college student at Apa Hotel. He was seen leaving a live broadcast of "5 o'clock! but what I saw there was a melancholy appearance...

Yuichi Nakamaru’s Lonely Back Photo Shows Zero Fans Waiting Just 10 Months After His Return

 The only things he could move on his own were his eyes and fingers. Last July, after undergoing laser surgery for a herniated disc, Beijing Olympics judo gold medalist and mixed martial artist Toshi Ishii was bedridden. He confessed the circumstances of his medical trouble.

Beijing Olympic Judo Champion Reveals He Was Prepared for Death After a Medical Mishap

 Yuji Yanagawa (nonfiction writer)

 Kei Kato

 Hitomi Nakajima attracted a lot of attention when she competed in her first World Championships in Athletics at the age of 30! Late-blooming heroine of the women's 100m hurdles world

 Hitomi Nakajima, a women's 100m hurdler, is one of Japan's most popular athletes, having broken her own personal best this year at age 30 and also competing in the World Championships in Athletics for the first time in September. Here she shares her thoughts on being a "late bloomer.

Hitomi Nakajima’s World Championships Debut Features Flashy Makeup and Sweet-and-Spicy Styling

 It has been almost a month since Ryoko Yonekura, a nationally known actress, disappeared from the limelight. In the midst of all this, the TV industry, which is busy dealing with the situation, seems to have made some moves regarding the casting of a big-name actress to replace her. ......

Ryoko Yonekura Nearing a Career Wipeout? The Unexpected Benefit She Gained After the Home Search Reports

 Meisa Fujishiro (photo by the author)

 Living together, talking, traveling, and sleeping together at night - we talked to Chihiro Hamano, author of "The Sacred Zoo.

 Nonfiction writer Chihiro Hamano, who made her impressive debut with "The Sacred Zoo," a novel about people who have sexual relations with animals, describes in her latest book "The Lives of People Who Love Dolls. A new form of sexual love, they say.

A New Sexual Frontier? Men Who Live With Dolls Share Their Stories

 Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is in a bubble, with the approval rating of her cabinet now exceeding 80% in some companies. Her bags and pens are selling like hotcakes, and she is the first female prime minister in the history of constitutional government to enjoy such popularity. Some are calling for an early general election. ......

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