和泉 大樹（Daiki Izumi）

Four individuals, including SIMON (Junho Sakai), producer of the popular group “XG,” were arrested on suspicion of cocaine possession. Avex released an apology statement on its official website. We provide a detailed explanation of the shocking incident that occurred immediately after the Nagoya concert of their world tour, along with its implications for the future.

Asahi Group Holdings announced that the number of personal information records leaked in last September's cyberattack has been confirmed at 115,513. Names, phone numbers, and other details of employees and business partners were found on the dark web. This figure represents the result of a thorough investigation following initial concerns of up to 1.91 million records. The company also detailed countermeasures to prevent recurrence, including the establishment of a new independent security organization in April.

Breaking news for February 17, 2026. Details on FamilyMart's coffee price hike (from 150 yen), how to view the annular solar eclipse observable in Antarctica, and key points to watch in the women's curling match between Italy and the Milan-Cortina Olympics. Get today's topics in just 3 minutes.

Nissan Motor Co. announced a projected net loss of 650 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 2026. Why did the deficit expand to the fourth-largest in the company's history? We clearly explain the reasons behind this, along with restructuring costs and the current status of its business revitalization plan, which includes a partnership with Honda.

Breaking News for February 12, 2026! We provide clear explanations of today's essential economic, IT, and international topics: the background behind the volatile USD/JPY exchange rate, SBI Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation's response to the Nikkei average surpassing 57,000 yen, and NTT Docomo's new platform.