 Hirotsuru Fujiyama

 Takayuki Ogawachi

 Actor Tetsuya Takeda (77), who has just celebrated his 77th birthday, has released a new book titled *Bloom, Old Man: A Textbook for the Second Half of Life* (published by Futabasha). From aging and family issues to even erotic topics, Takeda cuts through all the worries of his generation in his own unique style!

Tetsuya Takeda Reveals His Secret to Youthfulness and Why He Embraces Being Called &#8220;Old-Fashioned&#8221;

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Mrs. Devi is standing trial as a defendant in two criminal assault cases. Although she “largely” admitted to the charges, the next hearing appears to be “bound to be turbulent”…

Dewi Sukarno Takes the Stand as Her Next Court Appearance Promises Fireworks

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 On June 28, singer and actor Akihiro Miwa passed away due to old age. He was 91. In late 2012, *FRIDAY* conducted an exclusive interview with Mr. Miwa, in which he spoke about his famous song “Yoitomake no Uta” and the social climate of the time.

“Not a Shred of Pride”… In Memoriam: Akihiro Miwa—The “Anger Born of Love” He Spoke of in an Exclusive Interview

 Kazuya Kamenashi and Minami Tanaka have announced their pregnancy-induced marriage. This site first reported on their relationship on December 31, 2023. What are the behind-the-scenes details of the roughly two-and-a-half-year journey that led these two to tie the knot?

The Hidden Story Behind Kamenashi and Tanaka&#8217;s Relationship, According to the Reporter Who Knew First

 Takeo Ketsu

 Round 3 of the Super Taikyu Series, the “NAPAC Fuji 24-Hour Race,” was held at Fuji Speedway. Among the highlights were the more than 100 beautiful race ambassadors who gathered from all over the country!

A Look at the Latest Costumes Worn by Race Ambassadors at the Fuji 24-Hour Race

 Keitaro Haga

 Hiroyuki Sato

 Behind the Scenes of Her First Photo Book… How Did This Rising Star—Who’s Making Waves in Both Acting and Variety Shows—Do with Her Long-Awaited Photo Book?

 A rising star who’s making waves in both acting and variety shows is finally releasing her first photo book. “My whole family was thrilled,” says Mao Takano… She opened up about everything from the memorable desert shoot to a behind-the-scenes story with her family involving a red bikini!

Mao Takano Opens Up About Her Striking Desert Photo Shoot

 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. He performs as part of the comedy duo “Honjama-ka” with Toshiaki Megumi. In addition to variety shows such as “Genso! Debuya” (TV TOKYO network), he is also active as an actor and voice actor. Currently, he appears as the Friday host on “Yojigoji Days” (TV TOKYO network) and is also focusing his efforts on YouTube and Instagram

 Hidehiko Ishizuka

 “Honjama-ka” Hidehiko Ishizuka’s “Maiu~” Days Vol. 52

 “Honjama-ka” Hidehiko Ishizuka’s “Maiu~” Days, Vol. 52. In this installment, Ishizuka talks about the “Western movies that moved him.” From *Rocky* to *Champion from Heaven* and *Forrest Gump*… he introduces the masterpieces that influenced him

What Led Him to Enter the Entertainment Industry… Hidehiko Ishizuka of “Honjama-ka” on the “Foreign Film That Touched His Heart”

 Ken Matsudaira, Akiko Wada, Miyoko Asada, Sanma Akashiya, and 400 Others Attend a Grand Farewell

 On June 16, the wake for actress Tamao Nakamura was held at the Kirigaya Funeral Hall in Tokyo, where approximately 400 people gathered to pay their final respects. Major celebrities, including Ken Matsudaira, arrived one after another, and the stream of mourners did not cease even two hours after the wake began.

[In Memoriam] Tamao Nakamura: “Why This Trailblazing Woman in Show Business Was So Beloved”

 Kumatarō Arai

 The Staff Saw It! Behind the Scenes of Weekly TV

 Fuji TV Casts an Actor in His 50s for Its Monday 9 PM Slot. With Sponsors Pulling Out, Its Core Viewership Strategy Has Failed, Leading to a Shift Toward Prioritizing Middle-Aged and Older Audiences. Meanwhile, Younger Talent Is Flocking to Netflix. Is TV Becoming the Domain of Middle-Aged and Older Viewers Once Again...?

Fuji TV Casts an Actor in His 50s for Its Monday 9 PM Drama&#8230; The “Inside Story” Behind the Increasing Age of Lead Actors in Terrestrial TV Dramas

 Ryo Sakamoto (Former Head of the Culture and Society Department at *Tokyo Sports*)

 Backgrid/Aflo

 The movie “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” the first sequel in 20 years, is doing exceptionally well. Amid this success, Anne Hathaway, one of the film’s lead actors, has become the talk of the town for keeping her pregnancy a secret during the global promotional tour…

Anne Hathaway Announces Third Pregnancy: The Inside Story of How She Kept It Secret During the “The Devil Wears Prada 2” Promotional Tour

 Sota Shima (1st photo)    Keisuke Nishi (2nd photo)

 Unthinkable During His SMAP Days! Strolling Through Ginza in Sunglasses and Shorts

 Goro Inagaki appeared in Ginza wearing a cool summer outfit. Unthinkable during his SMAP days! He enjoyed a six-hour bar crawl with a male acquaintance, staggering and swaying as he walked… His unguarded, private demeanor was full of humanity.

[Full Text Published] Extremely Rare! Goro Inagaki’s “6-Hour Bar-Hopping Night While Slightly Tipsy”—Enjoying Yakitori and a High-End Club…

 Sota Shima

 The “Charismatic Love Song Singer” was just as popular in his personal life as expected—! Around 7:00 p.m. in late May, singer-songwriter Yuri was spotted walking with a stunning beauty with a fantastic figure at a shopping center in Tokyo… Exclusive photos of their overnight date

&#8220;The Charismatic Love Song Singer&#8221; Has an Amazing Personal Life, Too! Yuri: &#8220;Overnight Date with a Stunning Beauty&#8221;

 Kumatarō Arai (1st and 3rd photos), Shintarō Kumada (2nd and 4th photos)

 Filming is underway for the July TBS Tuesday drama *Your Love Is Invincible*, and we spotted lead actress Wakana Matsumoto on set. Although she plays a woman who doesn’t understand the concept of “cute” in the drama, her “cute” charm was radiating from her as she held a parasol.

Wakana Matsumoto All Smiles on Set as She Films Her First Summer Drama Since Saionji-san Two Years Ago

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Shinji Hasuo (1st photo), Hiroyuki Komatsu (2nd photo)

 The first hearing regarding the two assault cases involving Mrs. Devi was held on June 23 at the Tokyo District Court. While Mrs. Devi’s side generally admitted to the charges…

[Exclusive] Dewi Sukarno Largely Admits the Indictment&#8217;s Allegations, Yet Offers No Apology or Settlement, Angering the Alleged Victim

 Takahiro Kagawa (1st photo) Takayuki Ogawachi (2nd photo)

 Junichi Kawamoto of “Jichō Kachō” made his comeback from a hiatus at the end of June last year. He had been facing a series of challenges both personally and professionally—including reports in April of this year that he had divorced his wife—but now it appears Kawamoto has a new girlfriend… Photos of the couple holding hands on a date have surfaced.

Junichi Komoto Spotted Holding Hands With New Girlfriend as She Supports His Comeback

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (Entertainment Journalist)

 Yuri Adachi

 The bullying scandal involving Savanna Takahashi became a hot topic following a confession by stand-up comedian Kota Nakayama. A veteran entertainment journalist analyzes the “essence” of the bullying problem that has come to light as a result and is rampant in the entertainment industry—

The Real Problem Behind Entertainment Industry Bullying, Highlighted by Kenji Takahashi

 Keisuke Nishi

 Shortly after 11 p.m. in early June, a man and a woman entered a Chinese-style izakaya in the city center one after another. They were Kento Nagao of “Naniwa Danshi” and Rio Inagaki, a former member of “E-girls.” Our magazine captured exclusive photos of the two on their “late-night date and overnight stay.”

Naniwa Danshi&#8217;s Kento Nagao Photographed on Late-Night Date and Overnight Stay With Former E-girls Beauty Rio Inagaki

 Ichiro Takatsuka

 Chikage Koga, a member of the House of Councillors for the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, is facing a massive backlash after stating, “Children who join the Self-Defense Forces are those facing financial hardship.” One might expect comedian Yasuko—a former member of the Self-Defense Forces—to have something to say in response to such remarks…

&#8220;Kids Who Join the Self-Defense Forces Come from Financially Struggling Families&#8221;: Comedian Yasuko, a Former SDF Member, Reacts to Constitutional Democratic Party’s Koga’s “Controversial Remarks”

 Keisuke Nishi, Junsei Todoroki, Takahiro Kagawa

 “If Ms. Takaichi had been there, it would have been an incredible sight…”

 Surrounded by lush greenery, the Meiji Memorial Hall (Minato Ward) was quiet and serene. On June 6, this venue—which has ties to the Imperial Family—hosted the “First Celebration of Kinjiro Tamabukuro’s 40th Anniversary in Show Business.”

[Incredibly Impressive] From Renowned Actors to LDP Lawmakers… The “Heavyweights” Who Attended “Kintaro Tamabukuro’s 40th Anniversary in Show Business Party”

 Aika Kanda

 [Series No. 119] Me, Pink, and Sometimes NY

 Have any of you watched that popular drama available on streaming services? For my generation, Kazuko Hosoki is a figure who has left a powerful impression. It was after I checked to see if I was in a “Great Killing Period” that I became interested in fortune-telling in general.

Should You See a Fortune Teller? Aika Kanda Shares Her Thoughts

 Yoshito Murata (Nagao)

 Reports have surfaced of a romantic relationship between Naniwa Danshi’s Kento Nagao and former “E-girls” member and influencer Rio Inagaki. With the group marking its fifth anniversary—a crucial milestone—leader Kazuya Ohashi has…

Kento Nagao’s Romance Rumors Revive Old Wounds for Naniwa Danshi

 Ryo Sakamoto (Former Head of the Culture and Society Department, Tokyo Sports Newspaper)

 Sports Hochi/Aflo (1st photo), Kojiro Yamada (2nd photo)

 Actress Tamao Nakamura passed away on June 9. When one thinks of Tamao, the first thing that comes to mind is likely the “marital” anecdotes involving Shintaro Katsu, who died in 1997. Here is the untold story of the love shared by this couple, who overcame many hardships…

Farewell to Tamao Nakamura: Her Passionate and Tumultuous Life with Shintaro Katsu

 A premiere stage greeting was held for the movie *April’s Margin*, set for nationwide release on June 26. Alongside lead actor Wataru Ichinose, the film’s heroine, Kaho, took the stage. The audience gasped in awe at her ethereal appearance in a white dress.

Kaho Brings Both Elegance and Mischief to New Film Preview Stage

 Takahiro Kagawa

 Kyoko Koizumi completed her 60th-birthday tour this past May and announced she would be “taking a break sometime in 2026.” A few days later, reports surfaced that she had broken up with actor Kosuke Toyohara, her partner of approximately 11 years. Let’s look back at the couple’s journey, as observed by this magazine!

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Tetsuya Takeda Reveals His Secret to Youthfulness and Why He Embraces Being Called “Old-Fashioned”

Dewi Sukarno Takes the Stand as Her Next Court Appearance Promises Fireworks

“Not a Shred of Pride”… In Memoriam: Akihiro Miwa—The “Anger Born of Love” He Spoke of in an Exclusive Interview

The Hidden Story Behind Kamenashi and Tanaka’s Relationship, According to the Reporter Who Knew First