 Aika Kanda

 No.96] Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 In order to fulfill her husband's dream, Aika Kanda decided to run Route 66 during her summer vacation. Since it would be difficult to complete the route this time alone, she set a distance of about 1,500 km as the first leg of the journey. With everything ready to go, she set off! However, on the morning of the second day. An unexpected problem arose. ......

The Himura Couple’s Route 66 Journey Hits a Bump — Literally!

 Kumataro Arai

 On September 11, Risaki Yamamoto, an analyst from Nippon TV, participated in the National Traffic Safety Campaign event held at the Tokyo Tower Observation Deck as the police chief of Atago Police Station of the Metropolitan Police Department for a day. Visitors to the event commented on how cute she was.

Risa Yamamoto’s Bright Smile Lights Up the Streets as One-Day Police Chief

 Mizuho Takagi

 Nonfiction writer Mizuho Takagi explores the origins of the sex industry in "Reporto: The Birth of the Sex Industry. With the spread of cell phones, "dating sites" spread rapidly. But this also means that the police will not leave them alone.

How Dating Sites Exploit Fear of Being Caught to Drive Massive Spending — Part 2

 Hironori Jinno (Nonfiction writer)

 Courtesy of Bisho

 Some huge spots weighing over 1,500 tons. ......

 The number of "kujimai," or the dismantling and disposal of graves, is increasing, and the number of "reburials," or the transfer of remains to a joint grave or an ossuary, is also on the rise. However, behind the scenes, there have been a number of cases across Japan where unwanted gravestones have been illegally dumped by unscrupulous companies....

When Even Graves Are Abandoned — The Disturbing Aftermath of Japan’s Declining Population

 Miko Ryokai (Sports Writer)

 Local interview with a potential star of Bayern Munich of the German First Division.

 Moeko Tanigawa has grown up to become a star volanteur who is now the focus of the world's attention. After graduating from high school, she moved to Japan to play for Bayern Munich, a prestigious German club, from January of this year. FRIDAY went to interview her there ......

The Midfielder the World Is Watching — Momoko Tanikawa Reflects on the Moment That Shaped Her

 This issue of "Reporto: The Birth of the Sex Industry" explores how all kinds of sex industry came into being. In this report, Mizuho Takagi covers the roots of "dating sites. In its early days, "dating sites" were "no-meet" sites created solely for the purpose of making money.

From Fake Connections to Flesh-and-Blood Encounters — The Hidden History of Japan’s Early Dating Sites

 Kei Kato

 On October 5, he and his beloved horse, Crois du Nord, headed for the Longchamp racecourse in Paris!

 Yuichi Kitamura is finally going to challenge for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, the most prestigious race in the world of horse racing, on his beloved horse, Croix du Nord. This June, Kitamura won on a stage that many jockeys dream of, but after a long rehabilitation process, he finally arrived at the glorious stage of the Arc de Triomphe.

Derby Jockey Yuichi Kitamura Rides Again — The Miracle Comeback After a Devastating Injury

 Kim Jong-Un and his daughter Joo-ae visited China. According to South Korean authorities, Jue's hair, skin fragments, and even excrement were brought back to North Korea. Experts decipher Kim Jong-Un's intention in leaving no "trace" of Jooe and the implications for Japan.

How Kim Jong Un’s Past Traumas Shaped His Obsessive Protection of Daughter Ju Ae

 After working as a money writer and financial planner/market analyst for a securities company, he 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

 Mr. Ta-chan has built a stock portfolio of over 5 billion yen through "value stock investment," which he established when he was a university student. His book, which he wrote for his daughters in junior high and high school, became a huge hit, selling more than 120,000 copies.

A Doctor with ¥5 Billion in Assets and a Terminal Diagnosis Writes a Hit Book Teaching His Daughter About Stocks

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Comedian Seiji Chihara came under fire for his "bullied kid" comment to Toda City Council member Yusuke Kawai. His work has been affected as well, as his regular programs have been terminated and his talk show has been canceled. We interviewed him directly at ......

[Exclusive] Inside Seiji Chihara’s Thoughts on the Backlash That Set Social Media on Fire

 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

 Mr. Ta-chan has built a stock portfolio of more than 5 billion yen by using "value stock investment," which he originally established when he was a university student. He has succeeded in systematizing value stock investment, which is often summarized in one word, based on his practice. What is his "investment technique"?

A Doctor Facing Terminal Cancer Reveals How He Turned ¥500,000 into ¥5 Billion Through Value Stocks

 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.

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