 Shinji Hasuo

 The men of the gang leader were arrested for threatening the man who sold the baby sponge cake with the kitchen car in Nishiarai, Adachi-ku in January, this year. Why did the suspects intimidate a "security" person? A person related to the gang told us.

Arrested Yakuza Members Terrorized Baby Castella Stall—The Motive Behind Their Threats

 Masahiro Ojima

 Tomoyuki Hanai (1st photo), Takero Yubari (2nd photo)

 On August 27, a full 10 years will have passed since the outbreak of the "Yamaguchigumi split war. Nonfiction writer Masahiro Ojima looks into the bloody history and future prospects before this major milestone.

August Executive Shake-Up Highlights a Decade of Yamaguchi-gumi Conflict and the Road to the Seventh Boss

 On August 18, three Myanmar men were sent to prosecution for allegedly killing a Myanmar student by beating him with a wine bottle after they got into a fight at a nightclub. Foreigner-on-foreigner crimes among compatriots have been on the rise recently. The impact on us can be seen at .......

Murder Among Myanmar Nationals Highlights the Danger of Always-Carried Weapons—A Warning for Japan

 Taguchi Arifumi

 A TV viewing data analysis company thoroughly analyzed about 40 commercials featuring Japanese major league players and alumni, including Ichiro! Using their own unique method, they have created a ranking of the "nail-bitingness" of Japanese Major Leaguers' "Appearance CMs. After all, Otani is.......on display!

Ohtani Shines Off the Field Too—Ranking Japanese MLB Players’ Most Eye-Catching Ads

 Yushi Taguchi Afro UPI/Afro

 A TV viewing data analysis company thoroughly analyzed about 40 commercials featuring Japanese Major League Baseball players and alumni, including Ichiro! Using their own unique method, they have created a ranking of the "nail-bitingness" of Japanese Major League Baseball commercials featuring Japanese Major League Baseball players and alumni. The ranking is now open to the public!

Ranking Japanese MLB Players’ Ads by How Captivating They Are—Yamamoto Steals the Show

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

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 The movie "Kokuhou" has become a "national blockbuster". It is said that it will gross 15 billion yen at the box office, which is a solid figure behind "Odoru Daisousasen", the number one live-action Japanese film of all time. What is the reason why a movie based on Kabuki, which is not a popular series, was so popular? ......

Kokuhō’ Hits ¥11 Billion, Eyeing Record for Live-Action Japanese Films—What Makes It So Popular

 Kyodo News Agency

 The Giants are said to be eager to acquire Hanshin's Kohji Chikamoto, who has qualified for FA.

Giants Begin Pursuit of Hanshin’s Chikamoto—Massive Offer and Family Support on the Table

 Sari Yoshizawa

 Manami, a homeless woman, went to a hostess with her public assistance money and was in flames, but she claims that the government did not stop her. When we met with him, he told us his turbulent history, which we found quite convincing.

Homeless Woman Sparks Outrage for Spending Public Assistance at Host Bars—‘The Authorities Approved It

 Shu Nishihara

 George Takahashi, vocalist of "The Tiger Dragon," says cheerfully, "I received an e-mail on the same day 10 years after I left my daughter. The blank period of time he didn't get to spend with his daughter was like being in prison," he says.

&#8220;Perhaps I Was My Own Prison&#8221;—George Takahashi Opens Up on His Perfectionism

 Shinji Hasuo, Yohei Nagata/Afro Sports

 Former Makuuchi Teruo was arrested. He had been forging illegal parking signs in the name of the deceased and repeatedly parked illegally. He was popular as a small-bodied rikishi (169 cm in height), but he also had a habit of slacking off. We look back at the "cheating on tournaments" scandal that broke out at the end of 2010.

Ex-Makuuchi Terutsuyoshi Skips Duties for Reptile Show—Allegedly Faked Parking Permit, A Habit from Active Days

 Nakahira Ryo

 On August 19, an 85-year-old man accused of indecent assault on an 8-year-old girl held a sentencing hearing. At the trial, the judge gave a "sermon" to the defendant, who said, "I just touched her a little bit," without any sense of guilt.

Unrepentant and Brazen—Judge Loses Patience with 85-Year-Old Defendant in Child Indecency Trial

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 The pressure on Ishiba to resign has only intensified even after the decision to confirm his intention to hold an extraordinary presidential election at a meeting of both houses of the Diet on August 8. However, even if an extraordinary presidential election is held, the situation remains favorable to Prime Minister Ishiba.

The Surprising Reason PM Ishiba Won’t Resign Despite Election Setback

 Courtesy of B ZONE

 Special release of treasured photos from the latest photo book!

 The music unit "ZARD" by Sensui Sakai will celebrate its 35th anniversary in February 2014. As an anniversary project, a photo book was released in June this year. An art director, a music critic, and a fan entertainer talk about its charms!

The Reason for the Monochrome Edition—Photo Book Secrets and Izumi Sakai’s Timeless Charm in ZARD’s 35th Year

 The music unit "ZARD" by Sensui Sakai will celebrate its 35th anniversary in February 2014. As an anniversary project, a photo book was released in June this year. An art director, a music critic, and a fan entertainer talk about the appeal of their famous songs.

Marking ZARD’s 35th Anniversary—The Stories and Appeal Behind Izumi Sakai’s Classic Hits

 Kei Kato

 Six men were arrested for shoplifting official merchandise at the Osaka Expo '70 Kansai. The investigation that followed revealed a number of misdeeds by the suspects.

From Shoplifting to Fare Dodging—Trainspotter Group’s String of Crimes at the Osaka Expo

 On July 29, a human resource service company of the JR East Group suddenly issued an "apology" for discontinuing an information site for its members. We asked the company about the background to the "firestorm" that erupted on the Internet, mainly among Nakai's fans.

Why Did JR East’s Affiliate Suddenly Close Its Info Site? The Controversy That Sparked Fan Outrage

 The members of HYBE's first US-based global girl group "KATSEYE (Cat's Eye)" were spotted at Tokyo Station. The girls were on the move and all of them were walking around with take-out iced green tea lattes.

Global Audition Winners: Girls’ Group Cat’s Eye Seen with Matcha Lattes at Tokyo Station

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 Ito City Mayor Maki Takubo's academic fraud has not even been resolved. A journalist who is a junior at Toyo University pointed out the inconsistencies in her defense. The story of her own graduation and the real diploma that Ms. Takubo refuses to show are also revealed!

Exposed! Toyo University Journalist Questions Contradictions in Mayor Takubo’s Diploma Claim

 Kengo Okura

 The family members of the victims of the Japan Airlines Jumbo jet crash, which occurred at 6:56 p.m. on August 12, 1985, are now engaged in certain activities, fearing that their memories will fade in the 40 years that have passed.

The 40th anniversary of the Japan Airlines Jumbo Crash&#8230; A victim man is devastated by what he saw of his father at the morgue.

 Yozo Soga

 At 6:56 p.m. on August 12, 1985, 520 passengers and crew lost their lives. The precious lives of 520 passengers and crew members were scattered on the southern ridge of Mount Osutaka in southern Gunma Prefecture. This article looks back on the incident in which many passengers lost their lives through photographs and testimonies.

In Memoriam: 40 Years after the Crash of the JAL Jumbo Jet&#8230; &#8220;Memories of Life&#8221; in Osutaka through Photographs and Testimonies

 Daisuke Kiyota

 Interview with "Actor

 Saki Aibu is an actress with a career spanning over 20 years. In April this year, she starred in a drama series for the first time in about 10 years, "Husband, Will You Please Die? Aibu, who is now a mother of two, says that her family's tremendous support was behind her decision to take on this challenge.

Saki Aibu: &#8220;Aya Ueto&#8217;s presence&#8221; has inspired her in her career of over 20 years, and the &#8220;wall of leading roles&#8221; she has run into

 Izumi Nakagawa

 Afro

 A huge earthquake occurred off the Kamchatka Peninsula at the end of July. A Russian research institute announced that "tsunamis of 5 to 6 meters were observed at some points. The magnitude of the earthquake is said to be the same as that of the Great East Japan Earthquake, but why was the height of the tsunami different?

Kamchatka Earthquake: Why was the tsunami 5 to 6 meters high, even though the magnitude of the earthquake was the same as the Great East Japan Earthquake?

 Kyodo News

 On August 15, 36-year-old outfielder Sho Nakata announced his retirement at the end of the season at a press conference held at the Bantelindome Nagoya.

Behind the retirement of Sho Nakata of Nakanichi: &#8220;The breakdown of trust with manager Kazuki Inoue&#8221;&#8230; Young players &#8220;rebel&#8221; against the team&#8217;s disloyalty.

 Representative photo/Reuters/Afro

 Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has lost three consecutive elections since becoming prime minister, including the recent Upper House election. There have been some suggestions within the LDP that he is to blame for this, and there have even been proposals to move up the presidential election. ......

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