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 Shinji Hasuo (1st and 2nd), Ryo Nakaheiyo (4th)

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 Takero Shigumura (raid) Keisuke Nishi (3rd photo) Ippei Hara (4th photo)

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 NTV's "Monday Night Fakashi," starring Matsuko Deluxe and Shingo Murakami, is in trouble for fabricating the comment "Chinese eat crows," and is likely to be terminated by the BPO. ......

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 Ichiro Takatsuka (1st photo)

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 Dr. Haiji

 PayPay is the dominant QR code payment service with an overwhelming share of the market. In the midst of this, bank-affiliated QR code payment services such as "Air Wallet" and "J-Coin Pay" are attracting attention with their bold campaigns. The latest trends are explained.

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 From Suntory's official X

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