 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster, Video Producer)

 Yusuke Kondo

 Taga Nakano has been selected to play the lead role in the popular historical drama "Toyotomi Brothers! His father, Hideo Nakano, told him to aim for an acting career that would lead him to appear in a major TV drama. ......


Taiga Nakano’s secret behind the melancholy aura in hit NHK drama

 Interviews with the actors of the past series!

 Ruka Matsuda, who played the role of Poppi Pippo Pappo/Akina Kakano in "Kamen Rider Ex-Aid," says, "It was a year in which I always had three scripts with me and my brain was running at full speed. She also changed her voice when she played Poppie.

“I couldn’t stop smiling” — Matsuda Ruka on her Kamen Rider experience

 Taichi Kokubun apologized directly to NTV's president for NTV's alleged noncompliance and said he would not file a human rights complaint in the future. However, he has unfinished business and ......

Debt troubles linger for Taichi Kokubun and TOKIO-BA, fueling local confusion

 Hirokazu Takei

 We interviewed a number of actors from the past series!

 Ayaka Imoto played the role of Sakura Igarashi, the sister of the main character in "Masked Rider Revise". She says that Sakura's strength saved her many times and made the role irreplaceable. She says her favorite scene is when she transforms into Masked Rider Jeanne.

Ayaka Imoto shares quirky moment on Kamen Rider set: devoured all the ice

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Forging ahead on her beauty journey!

 Former charismatic model, Akane Osawa (40), has published a beauty book, a complete turnaround from her "no beauty until I was 36, only all-in-one" days. She also candidly confesses her past when she was more popular than Masami Nagasawa and her marital relationship with Gekidan Hitori.

Rapid glow-up sparks buzz! Akane Osawa credits mom friends, Megumi, and husband Gekidan Hitori

 Kumataro Arai

 On a midwinter day, the filming of the April drama "Tasen Brothers" was taking place in Yokohama. The first person to appear on the set was Ayami Nakajo. When she walked in front of the crew, she stood out from the crowd. Her beautiful style stood out even more.

Aya Nakajo spotted on set of April drama — dazzling style and standout visuals turn heads

 Keiichiro Koyama of "NEWS" held solo events in Osaka and Tokyo. This time, a "day-care center" was set up at the venue, which is rare for STARTO ENTERTAINMENT-related events, and this initiative has been met with positive reactions.

Keiichiro Koyama of &#8220;NEWS&#8221; takes an unprecedented approach at STARTO Inc! Praise for setting up a &#8220;day-care center&#8221; at solo events.

 Kumataro Arai (3rd)

 In early February, we spotted Shigeru Jojima in JR Shinagawa Station!　He was leaning against a pillar and appeared to be having a meeting with two female staff members. A few days earlier, he had just declared the continuation of his program on "Tetsuwan Dash. ......

Shigeru Johjima was spotted at a meeting immediately after declaring the continuation of &#8220;Tetsuwan DASH&#8221;! The new president of the office showed his &#8220;fulfilling behavior.

 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. He was a member of "Honjamaka," a comedy duo with Toshiaki Megumi, and was a member of "Ganso! Debuya" (TV TOKYO), as well as an actor and voice actor. Currently, he is the Friday MC of "Yoji Goji Days" (TV TOKYO), and is also active on YouTube and Instagram.

 Hidehiko Ishizuka

 Hidehiko Ishizuka of "Honjamaka" talks about his "delicious days" vol.40

 In "Honjamaka" Hidehiko Ishizuka's ″Mayday to Love You″ vol.40, Ishizuka talks about the "135kg wall" he faced as he gained weight. Ishizuka, who weighed 80 kg when he graduated from high school, has gained 100 kg, 120 kg, and so on... What was the "wall" that he hit in the process of gaining weight?

Am I the only one who experienced it? Hidehiko Ishizuka of &#8220;Honjamaka&#8221; talks about the &#8220;135kg Wall&#8221; he faced as he gained weight

 Aika Kanda

 Serial No. 108] Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 During this year-end and New Year's holiday, my mother and I traveled to Frankfurt, Germany and neighboring Luxembourg. After enjoying Germany, the day came quickly to move to Luxembourg. The train trip, which my mother had hoped for, was not going to be easy because of train suspension after train suspension.

Freelance announcer Kanda details big travel mishaps on Europe trip

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Yuya Kawasaki

 The famous program that has reigned over the afternoon wide show for about 20 years will finally come to an end. Announcer Seiji Miyane announced the end of "Miyaneya" in a live broadcast. Behind the scenes, a further "battle" has broken out. ......

Seiji Miyane to end Miyaneya in September, triggering Nippon TV–Yomiuri TV rivalry

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 On February 1, the 47th Yokohama Film Festival held an awards ceremony for Suzu Hirose, who won the Best Actress Award. She wore a sleeveless one-piece dress and added a floral touch to the event. The reason why Hirose, who had a smile on her face the whole time, did not stop laughing is not only because of the award but also because of .......

Suzu Hirose stuns in sleeveless dress, her endless smile steals the Yokohama Film Festival spotlight

 When and how did former comedians who gave up after chasing their dreams decide to "quit the business"? We asked Page Fujii, author of "Geinin Hogyo," a book of interviews with 19 former comedians, and a comedian himself who insists on remaining active in the business.

Former comedians share the tipping point that led them to quit in documentary

 Mitsutoshi Watanabe

 Legendary band "Bakufu Slump" to perform at the Nippon Budokan, the "sacred ground" of the band, for the first time in 35 years.

 The Nippon Budokan is a sacred place for "Bakufu Slump" and their fans. This August, the band will hold its first concert at the Budokan in 35 years, and they are eager to fill the Budokan with their memories. Under the big onion...a new legend will be born.

The story behind Samplaza Nakano-kun’s hit song and unique visual revealed

 Shinsuke Sakai

 Kyodo News

 It has been seven years since the late composer Masaaki Hirao's ex-wife and his three sons began a fierce legal battle over his estate. The battle continues to this day. Last December, a decision was handed down. We will report on the details.

Inheritance Battle of the Late Masaaki Hirao — Court Orders Sons to Pay ¥89 Million to Second Wife’s Side

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 YUKI TORII INTERNATIONAL

 Hikaru Nishida will soon celebrate the 40th anniversary of her debut! Special Interview Hikaru Nishida's Big Break as a "Returnee Talent": An Ordinary Girl Who Grew Up in the U.S. Becomes a Star

 Hikaru Nishida will soon celebrate the 40th anniversary of her debut. She talked about her memories of her debut, the two famous actors she admired, her marriage and her family.

Hikaru Nishida says working with Miho Nakayama helped her find confidence

 On February 5, "Number_i" announced that it had signed an agent contract with a major U.S. agent company, William Morris Endeavor (WME) ("Endeavor"). President Takizawa's ......, which was conducted underwater.

Number_i Signs with Top U.S. Agency — Inside the Plan for Worldwide Success

 On February 4, the 50th Holland's Award ceremony was held for the "2026 50th Holland's Award," and Kyoko Yoshine, Kaho, Nana Mori, and Akari Takaishi received the awards. The audience was excited to see the mature Kyoko Yoshine and Ryoma Takeuchi, who appeared as presenters for Kaho.

Kyoko Yoshine Stuns with Bold Décolleté, Ryoma Takeuchi Steals the Spotlight from Kaho at Elan d’Or Awards

 On February 1, "Toyotomi Brothers! The Toyotomi Brothers," an interactive exhibition facility of the NHK Taiga Drama "Toyotomi Brothers!　Kitaomi Nagahama Taiga Drama Museum" opened in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture. Sei Shiraishi appeared at the opening ceremony and was greeted with cheers from onlookers.

From TV to Real-Life Glamour — Sei Shiraishi’s Stunning Rickshaw Debut

 Keisuke Nishi

 A year and a half after her breakup, Reiwa's "white gal" has been approached by a comedian and an athlete, but her "favorite person" is still--

 The public did not leave Yu-chami alone after she confessed her breakup on a TV program, but the answer she gave was "ex-saya. Even when she is tired, she rushes to her beloved Kusumura whenever she can find a little time. The depth of her love is mind-boggling.

Yuchami Spotted with Ex Masashi Kumura — Romance Rekindled!

 On February 3, the day of Setsubun, Setsubun-kai was held in various regions. Especially in the Kansai region, "Bakebake" and "Toyotomi Brothers! and "Toyotomi Brothers!", and the beautiful women threw beans at the audience.

Minami Hamabe, Akari Takaishi and Other Stars Bring Smiles to Naritasan Setsubun Festival

 Keitaro Haga

 Yasuhisa Kikuchi

 Before the release of their latest photo book, Erika and Marina Momose tell the secret story of their close-up photo shoot in Vietnam!

 Erika and Marina Momose, the most powerful sisters who have been making rapid progress, talk about the secret story of their close-up photo shoot in Vietnam before the release of their latest photo book, which has been their goal since their return to work! They showed off their unique poses and dared to try poses they had never tried before.

“Who’s Cutest?” Erika and Marina Momose Take the Spotlight

 Takero Yui

 The staff saw it! TV Weekly: Behind the Scenes

 While Fuji Television's Yuki Hioki, 45, has left the company, and popular TV operators are leaving following the departure of Nobuyuki Sakuma, there is also a movement toward a return to terrestrial broadcasting. What is the future of the variety industry: terrestrial broadcasting within compliant limits vs. free distribution?

Generational Shift in Television: &#8220;Veterans Retiring&#8221; and &#8220;Youngsters Rising&#8221; in Terrestrial Television

 Kumataro Arai, Kazuhiko Nakamura, Kyodo News

 Special Research Project - Part 2

 A specialist company's original analysis ranks the latest commercial songs that have made viewers "click" with their audience! Why do "arrangements of well-known songs" and songs by Mrs. GREEN APPLE attract viewers so much?

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