 The Birth of the Reporto Fuzoku no Shussho (The Birth of the Sex Industry) Special Edition

 Nonfiction writer Mizuho Takagi introduces "Onnafu" from her book "Reporto: The Birth of the Sex Industry" published in December. In the second part, the background to the boom of jofu in the '10s and its limitations are discussed in detail.

&#8220;I Had No Idea Women Wanted This So Much&#8221;—Exploring the Rise and Limits of the Women’s Escort Scene (Part 2)

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 Reporto: The Birth of the Sex Industry, Special Edition

 How did the sex industry that remains to this day come into being? Nonfiction writer Mizuho Takagi has published a book titled "Reporto Fuzoku no Shussei (The Birth of Fuzoku)," which explores the roots of this genre. From the book, we introduce "Onna-fu," which has not yet been published in this magazine.

The Rise and Fall of Women-Only Escort Clubs: A 1990s–2000s Retrospective (Part 1)

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 The hidden talent of the "Itsuzai" - the connoisseurs' verdict!

 Former TV producers, columnists, and others give their stamp of approval to 16 Itsuzai in the entertainment industry. In the first part, we will introduce four of the industry's hottest morning drama actresses: Yumia Fujisaki, Anka, Maru Nouchi, and Yui Narumi, who are on the eve of their big break.

Rising Fast! Ja Atsuku Stars Poised for 2026 Fame Explosion

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 New Year's Special Program: The Hidden Talent of the "Itsuzai

 Former TV producers, columnists, and other experts give their stamp of approval to 16 "Itsuzai" talents in the entertainment industry. The second part of this special New Year's issue will feature 12 talents, including a geidai (art college) student idol and an Osaka-based manzai (comic storyteller), and we are confident that one of these talents will become a star in 2014.

Rising Stars of 2026! Art School Idol and Osaka Comedian Set to Break Out This Year

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 On January 6, 2014, the "JRA Prize for Horse Culture" was announced, and the prize was awarded to "Soma Gan ga Mita Yume: The Days Shigeyuki Okada Took on Sunday Silence. Jockey Daichi Shibata, who has ridden many horses owned by Mr. Okada, shared his secret stories with Mr. Okada.

Jockey Daichi Shibata Opens Up on the Sudden Death of Meiner Group Leader Shigeyuki Okada

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 Journalist Tetsuo Suzuki (67), who has been cutting down the administration of the time while smiling and laughing as a commentator on news and information programs, published a book titled "Senso wa ichidan 'madness' hajimashita" (War Begins with a Single Madness) (Bookman, Inc.) in December 2013.

Journalist Tetsuo Suzuki on Wartime Madness and Two Politicians’ Roles

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

 Kumataro Arai

 Masami Nagasawa announced her marriage on New Year's Day. Her partner is an up-and-coming film director. Expectations for such a couple are high for the husband-wife duo films that have been made by the masters of the Showa era. ......

Masami Nagasawa’s Marriage Fuels Hopes for Iconic Director Collaborations

 Shikama Aki

 Is it natural for people to refuse to take the seat they paid for?　Seat-swapping troubles are rapidly increasing on Shinkansen trains and in-flight. Behind these problems are the "lack of leeway" and "poverty" of the Japanese people... This article looks at the serious reality of the collapsing spirit of hospitality.

A complete change of common sense! Is it natural to refuse a seat you paid for? Japanese people&#8217;s lack of composure&#8221; was revealed in the &#8220;Switch seats&#8221; scandal.

 Shu Nishihara

 Yoko Fuseya (ESPER)

 Anna Yamamoto

 The young actress who played the role of Ume, a maid in NHK's morning drama "Bakebake" talks about her goals for this year.

 Maru Nouchi, 23, who has been in the spotlight for her roles in Hirokazu Kore-eda's films and the NHK morning drama "Bakebake," looks back on the year 2025. She says her goal for '26 is "to be prepared because things can only go as you wish.

Rising Actress Maru Nouchi Shares Her Goals and Inspirations

 Masahiro Kawayanagi

 More than 100 members of the Yamaguchigumi VI gathered in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture. What took place was the annual "rice cake pounding" event. There was also the appearance of the head of the Shinobu Tsukasa clan. The following is a report on the inside story.

Inside the Sixth-Generation Yamaguchi-gumi Mochi-Pounding Event with Shinobu Tsukasa

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 Seven's fresh noodles are too "ferocious"..!　Famima and Okay have also entered the "Generic Jiro" market, ushering in a new era of "Generic Jiro. We report thoroughly on the latest movement that transcends the boundaries of microwavable noodles and their destructive flavor.

Seven-Eleven’s Fresh Noodles Pack a Punch—FamilyMart and OK Enter the Generic Jiro Arena

 A comparison of three convenience stores' "Generic Jiro"!　Seven's ferocious giant pork, Famima's famous flavor, and Lawson's harmony: what is the "different dimension" of evolution that has occurred over the past five years?　Is it worth the price hike?

Is This the Strongest Generic Jiro? Convenience Stores Go Head-to-Head

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 Just a few days ago, it was reported that Prime Minister Takaichi is considering dissolving the House of Representatives. The LDP leaders and Mr. Aso, who is Mr. Takaichi's guardian, learned of this information from the news report, and they have become increasingly distrustful of Mr. Takaichi.

Drunk on Approval? The Dangerous Logic Behind Takaichi’s Unilateral Dissolution

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 It has been about a year and a half since Ai Fukuhara and her ex-husband, Chiang Hung-Chieh, had a bitter custody battle that ended in joint custody. But it has been a year and a half since they settled on joint custody.

Ai Fukuhara Joins the Ranks of Happy Celeb Remarriages Like Yaguchi and Tokunaga

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 Lonesome deaths have become a social problem as the number of elderly households living alone increases due to the declining birthrate and aging population. How and where did the deceased spend their final days? To find out, we went to the scene of the crime.

Odors and Stains Expose the Truth of a Lonely Death—Traces of a Vanished Daily Life

 Naoki Shimizu (first left, fifth), Shuichi Masuda, Noriyoshi Koizumi, Naomi Horikawa, Noboru Hashimoto (fifth and sixth),

 On New Year's Day, his office announced that Hiroshi Kume had died of lung cancer. He was 81 years old. The magazine took a look at Kume just before he became the anchor of "N-Station," which was even called a "revolution in news programs," and just after his last broadcast.

&#8220;Quite the Party Mood!&#8221;—Hiroshi Kume’s Final News Station Morning Scene

 Perfume, who went into "cold sleep" after appearing in last year's "Kohaku", were seen for the last time together with the NHK staff as they left NHK with big smiles on their faces.

Perfume Shares a Smile with Staff Ahead of Cold Sleep – Post-Kohaku Snapshot

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 Jacket and pants/IRENISA (The Wall Showroom) Ear cuffs/Justine Clenquet (The Wall Showroom) Blouse and pumps/stylist's personal effects

 Actress Anka passionately played the role of Amina Minamikawa, who has a unique presence, in the most talked-about fall drama, "Then, You Make It. She has been cultivating her experience as an expressive actress since her childhood...and would like to play specialized roles in the future.

Breakthrough Role for Ayaka as Minamikawa in Jaa Tsuku – Talks Admiration for Miki Nakatani

 Kei Kato

 Gokai Captain is an up-and-coming duo that won the Rookie of the Year award at last year's Kamigata Manzai Taisho (Kamigata Manzai Grand Prix), and tickets for their nationwide tour were sold out immediately. They made it to the finals of the "M-1 Grand Prix 2025" and came in 6th out of 10 finalists, but the groundwork for their breakthrough seems to have been laid.

Comedian Gōkai Captain Opens Up About Quitting Finance and Reaching the M-1 Finals

 A man, the president of an event company, was arrested on suspicion of having committed a lewd act on a 15-year-old junior high school girl and violating the Act against Unconsensual Sexual Intercourse, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography. The man also ran GACKT's fan club.

Company President Arrested After Starring in and Filming AV with Junior High Girls

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 A man was arrested and sent to prison after he followed a woman and indecently assaulted her, causing her injuries. The woman resisted his advances and he fled, but a week later it was revealed that he had taken a surprising action.

Man in his 30s arrested for non-consensual sexual assault against a woman in her 20s

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 Takao, a popular tourist spot for foreign visitors, is even more crowded with Hatsumode visitors during the New Year's holiday. Last year, the manners of Chinese tourists were a problem, but what about this year? We spoke to some Chinese tourists there and found out that they have their own opinions.

“No More Troublemaking Tourists”—A New Year Hike Shows How Mount Takao Has Changed

 The possibility that Prime Minister Takaichi will dissolve the Diet in such a blitz that even Deputy Governor Taro Aso, who was instrumental in forming the new government, is now on the verge of being enraged. What are the serious circumstances behind this hasty move? ......

[Breaking] Prime Minister Takaichi Pushes Solo Dissolution—Scandals Foreshadow Snap Election Without Cause

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 Former SMAP member Masahiro Nakai spoke to the media for the first time in 400 days. Since retiring from show business last January, he has been living a "reclusive" life, but now he has come to ......

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