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 From May to July of this year, the managers of a girls' bar in Ikebukuro were arrested for having their female employee stand in Okubo Park and engage in prostitution. We interviewed them in the Okubo Park area in search of information about her.

Beauty, Control, and Scandal — Okubo Park Workers Speak Out on the GPS Prostitution Case

 North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's daughter Jue has been missing for more than a month. Jooe is said to be Kim Jong-Un's successor, but she has been absent from important events. On the other hand, there is a woman whose presence is increasing. This article looks at the power struggle between women in North Korea, which is a cause for concern.

Kim Jong Un’s Daughter Ju Ae Missing for Over a Month — Mystery Deepens as Unknown Woman Rides Beside Him in Limousine

 Takahiro Chiba

 Interview with Kenichi Endo

 Kenichi Endo is an actor who has appeared in numerous movies and TV dramas as a great supporting player. What is the reason why this "tough-looking actor" who was active mainly in "chivalrous" films turned out to be a "sweets man" who distributes cooking videos?

Kenichi Endo Admits He’s “Pretty Useless,” Transforming From Tough-Guy Actor to Cooking Video Creator

 Yuki Nishida Shu Nishihara

 In this exclusive interview, we meet Megumi Kagurazaka, 44 years old, who has begun to move again as an expressive person after spending her days as a mother and a wife.

 Megumi Kagurazaka, 44, the "I-cup goddess," has announced the release of her first photo book in 14 years and the resumption of her entertainment activities. After 14 years of silence, including her husband's myocardial infarction, child rearing, and the COVID-19 crisis, she says, "I would choose the same life even if I were reborn.

Megumi Kagurazaka Returns After 14 Years: “I’d Choose the Same Life All Over Again.”

 Shikama Aki

 Kyodo News (1st photo)

 Was the Kansai Expo a success or a failure?　Trouble after trouble: "No lines" and "no connection"... Why visitors still say it was "the best Expo yet"?

 Why did the much-criticized Osaka Expo generate so much enthusiasm that it caused "Expo loss"? We reveal the reasons for the V-shaped recovery from the headwinds before the opening and the hidden challenges faced by the management of the Expo.

Osaka–Kansai Expo’s V-Shaped Comeback

 The Consumer Affairs Agency has been alerted to a "side job scam" by a criminal organization, and now we have a clearer picture of the sophisticated tactics used by the organization. There are "closers" and "lawyer blockers," among other fraud schemes. We interviewed a lawyer specializing in this field.

Anatomy of a Fraud: How Professional Groups Run Side-Job Scams with Closers and Lawyer Blockers

 Yasuko Funamoto

 The Takaichi cabinet was formed as a result of the political realignment following the withdrawal of the New Kōmeitō party from the coalition. Going forward, there are many issues to be addressed, including the reduction of Diet members and consumption tax cuts, which were thrust upon the government by the Restoration Party. ......

Takaichi’s Premiership Could Be Overshadowed by Aso and Fiscal Hawks

 Kumataro Arai

 On October 15, Mayu Tsuruta became the police chief of Kamakura City for a day and appeared at an event to call attention to crime prevention and crime victims. Tourists gathered along the street said, "She's so young! Too beautiful! and "Too beautiful!

Mayu Tsuruta Wows Tourists as One-Day Police Chief in Kamakura

 Kyodo News

 Too cool to do what he says!

 The incident that proved that the driving force behind Shota Morishita of the Hanshin baseball team, who has assumed the title of "CS Man," is his "steel mentality," took place this summer.

Shota Morishita’s Steel Nerves Drive Him Through Off-Field Rumors

 Creative 2/Afro (1st photo) Arifumi Taguchi

 In the post-season, he set his fastest time in the Majors at 163.2 km/h.

 In the postseason, Akinori Sasaki is playing like a different person than he did in the regular season. Both his pitch speed and control have improved dramatically. What is the reason for his awakening? A motion analysis expert explains from a series of photos of his form.

Roki Sasaki’s Form Unlocks the Key to Becoming the Team’s Guardian

 Ryo Nakahira

 On October 7, the second trial was held at the Saitama District Court for a man who sexually assaulted a high school girl in a mini-car by saying, "I'll give you pocket money. What was the defendant's motive for committing the crime, and what was the defendant's attitude that riled the judge?

78-Year-Old Defendant Shows Little Remorse in High School Girl Assault Case

 Motoko Abekawa 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

 Kenji Kawato

 The Tyranno Race, held 300 times nationwide, has evolved into a "Gachi-Competition! Why do people seriously challenge and get excited?　We look at the reasons behind the surrealistic appearance and the deep appeal of anonymity and unique culture.

Why Tyranno Races Are Now Serious Business—And Drawing Thousands

 Takuma Arimura

 On October 13, 2013, the Osaka-Kansai Expo, which had been held for 184 days and was full of various topics, came to a close. On the night of the closing, an "All Night Expo" event was held at the venue for those involved in the event. We covered the "Last Night of the Expo.

After the Expo Ends, Organizers Throw All-Night Festival Event

 Both sides of the argument make sense. ......

 Okamoto of the Giants had been rumored to be posting for a major league team this offseason, but now reports have surfaced that he is staying with the Giants. What is the team's intention behind it?

Okamoto’s Future Sparks Rift Between Abe and Giants’ Management

 Kobayashi is a "veteran who can defend.

 Takuya Kai, 32, a catcher for the Giants, was signed to a five-year, estimated ¥1.5 billion contract by SoftBank, but his first year with the Giants ended with an injury.

Giants Face Financial Headache as Takuya Kai’s Injury Clouds Next Season

 In recent years, there have been many cases in the entertainment news in which accusations are made months or years after the incident and the public bashes the accuser, wondering why the accusation was made after all this time. An idol who has previously made a "time-delayed accusation" talks about her feelings at the time and the background of her accusation.

Why the Delay? Active Idol Explains Why She Revealed Her Relationship with a Top Star to the Press

 On October 14, a man accused of sexually assaulting five girls was sentenced. What did the man think when he heard the suffering of the victims described one after another by their guardians in the past trials? And what was the verdict?

[Judgment] Man Found Guilty of Assaulting Five Children — Court Denounces His Acts as Utterly Inumane

 Hirotsuru Fujiyama

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 Battsune took the world by storm as Abareru-kun's favorite comedian. However, with the arrival of his monthly income of over one million yen, he got carried away and became penniless. While working at a hotel in Kabukicho, Battsune aims for the top again.

Batsune Balances Night Shifts in Kabukicho with M-1 Ambitions — Inspired by a Fateful Encounter

 Sota Shima

 Mayor Akira Ogawa of Maebashi City has unexpectedly announced that he will continue to serve as mayor. Since the uproar, he has been absent from official events, but he is said to be holding "secret meetings" with his corporate sponsors. The latest developments in Mayor Ogawa's love affair with the seat of power can be found at .......

Maebashi Mayor Ogawa Shocks Citizens with Re-election Announcement Amid Reports of Secret Meetings with Sponsors

 Former "Nirvana" drummer and "Foo Fighters" Dave Grohl was spotted at Tokyo Station! Under his denim shirt, he seems to be wearing a T-shirt with an illustration of rakugo storyteller "Katsura Kujaku". The reason for this is ......

Former Nirvana and Foo Fighters Star Dave Grohl Seen at Tokyo Station Platform

 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 rather works on a wide range of subjects that intrigue her, including history, comedy, health, beauty, travel, gourmet food, and nursing care.

 Why can't we stop eating "sweet and sour"?　One of the factors is stress. A doctor explains the science behind the taste that captivates the brain and the secret to enjoying it in a healthy way.

Why Sweet and Salty Hooks Us — and How to Break Free Smartly

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Mr. Hiroto Kiritani, a professional Go player and investor, became a popular figure when he was seen riding around on his bicycle to use up his shareholder's special benefit. What Mr. Kiritani posted on X has caused a stir. We interviewed Mr. Kiritani directly and exclusively at ......

[Interview] Mr. Kiritani Talks About His Dream Appearance on Shikujiri Sensei — and Why Other TV Shows Are Off-Limits

 After 16 years with the Giants and Hiroshima, Hisayoshi Nagano has announced that he will attend graduate school, and the Giants front office cannot hide their impatience.

Giants Executives Flustered as Hisayoshi Nagano Chooses Graduate School Over Coaching Role

 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster, Video Producer)

 Yusuke Kondo (1st photo), Kazuhiko Nakamura (2nd photo)

 The Royal Family" is a drama set in the world of horse racing, which has its ups and downs. The drama is set in the world of horse racing, with its ups and downs, and viewers are drawn to the "tearful performance" of the lead actor, Satoshi Tsumabuki. ...

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