 He currently writes articles on entertainment, movies, Hollywood information, etc. for the web magazine "PlusαToday" and other publications. Member of the Japan Film Pen Club.

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

 Reuters/Afro

 Robert Downey Jr. of "Iron Man" fame was widely reported in Japan for his alleged "disrespect" toward Asians at the Academy Awards. The incident that made those around him even more nervous was ......

Robert Downey Jr.&#8217;s Asian Slur Made the Situation Even More Tense with the Host

 Sota Shima (1st and 2nd), Toshihiro Nakaikawa, Shinji Hasuo

 When I was young, I used to just lose my temper," Masahiro Nakai said on a variety show, but FRIDAY has also confronted the "sharp-tongued" Nakai on several occasions in the past. However, his "witty" and sharp-tongued responses always made us laugh at times.

Masahiro Nakai Opens Up, Confessions of Past Anger Revealed in Exclusive Interview &#8211; Renowned for Sharp Wit, Reflects on Personal Growth

 Ichiro Takatsuka (Ogawa)

 Entertainment Special Report: The 12 most talented female TV announcers are all stable and adept at ad-libbing without fear of accidents! Thorough investigation of the true faces and abilities of 12 talented people!

 FRIDAY interviewed TV professionals and experts to thoroughly investigate the personalities and skills of 12 talented female mid-career TV announcers! We have selected the best mid-career female TV announcers!

Rise of NHK&#8217;s Kuwako, TV Asahi&#8217;s Morikawa, and Fuji&#8217;s Mikami in the Mid-Level Female Announcer Battle

 REX/Afro

 Yusuke Narita, an assistant professor at Yale University in the U.S., who caused a great deal of controversy overseas a year ago when he said, "The elderly should commit mass suicide or commit mass seppuku before they become old people," has now been dropped from commercials. ......

Yusuke Narita&#8217;s Always on Fire Strategy &#8211; Group Suicide Remark Leads to CM Removal, Potential Disappearance from TV

 Ippei Hara

 Nakajima Kento is leaving "Sexy Zone" as of March 31. Following the reports of his love affair with Reina Washio, his performance in the current drama "Living Room Matsunaga-san" has not been well-received. The reason for this is still the influence of his fans. ......

Balancing Acts of Kento Nakajima&#8217;s Journey Through Fame, Flaws, and Romance

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 On February 29, "SMILE-UP." announced on its official website that it would not compensate 43 people who reported the status of compensation to victims of sexual assault by the late Mr. Janie Kitagawa. The reason for this is that "certainty" could not be confirmed.

Lack of Confirmation Leaves 43 Individuals in Limbo with SMILE-UP Enrollment

 In early March, "Guns N' Roses" guitarist Slash came to Japan with his band. Slash was wearing a baseball cap instead of a silk hat as he moved around Tokyo Station, but his superstar aura was...

Guns N&#8217; Roses&#8217; Slash: Redefining Rockstar Style with a Baseball Cap Twist

 The first oral argument against "Downtown" Hitoshi Matsumoto is scheduled for March 28. It is said that the key to victory or defeat in the trial will depend on the testimony of witnesses. ......

Kazuhiro Ozawa&#8217;s Testimony Takes Center Stage Over Glamour in Matsumoto Hitoshi&#8217;s Trial

 Hisano Kobayashi writes essays and columns, and works as an editor, writer, and promoter. She is the author of "Kekkon to nakonoshikanai Uruwashikana Jinsei" (KK Bestsellers), "45 cm no Distance: About Human Relations in a World with More Functions to Connect" (WAVE Publishing), and "Best of Heisei Drama! (Seishun Shuppansha). Born in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. x (former Twitter): @hisano_k

 Hisano Kobayashi

 Afro

 Actress Rena Tanaka appeared in the morning drama "Boogie Woogie" (NHK Sogo, etc.). Although she has a strong image from her days in the "Natchan" commercials, she is showing signs of a new breakthrough as an actor.

Reina Tanaka&#8217;s Stellar Performance in Boogie Woogie Sends Shockwaves Through TV Land!

 Keisuke Nishi

 On March 1, Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi's words posted on his Instagram have attracted attention. Was it directed at the media or at the actress who confessed to being a "sexual victim"? Either way, fans want to know the truth.

Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi&#8217;s Cryptic Statement Sparks Confusion and Indignation, Fans Demand Clarity on Alleged Pity

 Yusuke Kondo

 Yoko Maki has become a representative of the "disturbed actresses," as her "strange voice" video on SNS spread after she allegedly "fired an air gun" at Iwahashi of "Plus Minus" fame. Yoko Maki has become a representative of the "disturbed actresses". She has finally fallen ill and...

Yoko Maki&#8217;s Partner&#8217;s Posting of Her Hospitalized Unconscious State Photo Deemed Unnecessary

 Kojiro Yamada

 The "Miracle 55-year-old" Takao Osawa descended on a supermarket on the weekend. He famously gained 20kg to play the macho general Wang Ki in the movie "Kingdom", but his macho body is still there! He was the center of attention of the ladies!

Miraculous 55-Year-Old Takao Osawa Stuns at Weekend Supermarket Without Concealment, Exuding Radiant Aura

 Currently writes articles on entertainment, movies, Hollywood information, etc. for the web magazine "PlusαToday" and other publications. Member of the Japan Film Pen Club.

 Kyodo News Agency

 Yusaku Matsuda, who died at the young age of 40, became a legendary actor. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of his birth, a series of special screenings will begin on March 15. What Matsuda had to say before his death can be found at .......

Yusaku Matsuda Opens Up About Gun Obsession on &#8220;The Goldilocks Reborn&#8221; Set

 Freelance writer Shiho Atsumi

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Special interview with ″The Year of the Bachelor″ appeared in six films last year, and her latest starring film will be released this March "I can't stay awake at night anymore (laughs)," she blurts out Turning 60, she is undergoing changes in everything from her work theory to her outlook on life.

 Lily Hlumlanky, whose latest movie starring Lily Hlumlanky will be released in March this year. FRIDAY had a special interview with Lily as she turns 60! She talks about everything from her views on work to her views on life.

Lily Franky on Solo Living at 60 and Drawing Boundaries from Society

 Professor of Visual Arts at J. F. Oberlin University. Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1964. After graduating from the Faculty of Law at Keio University, he joined TV Tokyo. He has produced documentaries on unexplored regions of the world and has visited more than 100 countries. On the other hand, he has also been actively involved in the production of social documentaries, tackling difficult issues such as the "United Red Army," "Elderly First Offenders," and "Stalking Perpetrators. He has also produced numerous drama productions. He retired from TV Tokyo in March 2011. His books include "New TV Theory in an Age of Chaos," "Victory Learning from the Weak: The Secret of TV TOKYO's 'Reverse Thinking' to Turn Disadvantageous Conditions into Strength," "Developmental Disabilities and Juvenile Crime," "Stalking Assailants: Please Run Away from Me," and "Learning from Unexplored Places: The Shape of Happiness. He is a regular member of the Japan Writer's Association, a regular member of the Japanese Society of Imaging Arts and Sciences, a regular member of the Japan Society of Arts and Sciences, and a regular member of the Japan Food Service Society. He founded 35 Produce Inc., which disseminates a variety of information through video. <br /><br />
https://35produce.com/

 Toshihiko Tabuchi

 TV Tokyo is said to have suffered almost no damage thanks to its original line in the wake of the Hitoshi Matsumoto sexual assault scandal and the Johnny's sexual assault issue. This is "a kind of strength," says a former TV Tokyo producer.

Unfazed by Johnny&#8217;s Matsumoto Incident Former Tv Tokyo Producer Unveils Resilient Strategy

 Takero Shigumura

 STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, the successor to the former Johnny's office, is still in the midst of a contract dispute that has left the entire picture of the office unclear. This mess is causing uneasiness among fans. ......

Reebok President&#8217;s Revelation and Meguro Ren&#8217;s Direct Contract Spark Speculation

 Yuji Yanagawa (nonfiction writer)

 Shinji Hamasaki

 Hikaru Ohira (21) won the "Miss High School Girl Contest" in high school and also manages a company.

 Hikaru Ohira, a junior at Aoyama Gakuin University, was crowned "Miss Aoyama" in 2011. In high school, she won the "Miss High School Girl Contest," and now also manages a company. Her great-grandfather was a big-time politician! Why has she refrained from disclosing her "bloodline"?

Former Prime Minister&#8217;s Great-Grandchild Aims for Top University Student Title

 Sota Shima

 After leaving "Kimpuri", he is still making great strides as an actor.

 A slender, handsome man was spotted at a famous tonkotsu ramen restaurant in Shibuya Ward. He is Ren Nagase of "King & Prince" and slurps his noodles with gusto. It took him about 10 minutes to finish his bowl of noodles, and it looks like he was trying to refresh himself during a break from work. ......

King &#038; Prince Nagase Ren Sneaks Away for a Bowl of Rich Tonkotsu Ramen at Restaurant

 Meruru Ikumi will play the leading role in the April season Tuesday 10 drama "Who fell in love with me? a drama series that will premiere on Tuesday, April 10, 2012. She has steadily risen from a teen model to a balladol and then to an actor, but "it is amazing that she has made it this far solely on her ability," says a source.

April season drama &#8220;Tuesday 10&#8221; to star in! How did Airu Ikumi rise to fame with the support of her fans and her ability?

 Mikifumi Sannomiya

 Yoko Tsutsui

 Kaikiko Suzuki

 We interviewed Asuka Kawazu, a multi-talented actress and model, about her impressions of her first gravure shoot in a year and her first appearance on the cover of "FRIDAY.

Asuka Kawatsu: &#8220;I want you to feel the change&#8221; First appearance in FRIDAY after a year&#8217;s absence from photogravure shoot

 Akira Toriyama, the manga artist who created the worldwide hits "Dragon Ball" and "Dr. Slump," passed away suddenly at the age of 68. He was 68 years old, and there were numerous "urban legends" about him, but the scale of these legends was far beyond anything ......

Akira Toriyama, &#8220;Arale-chan alone ranks No. 1 on the list of the world&#8217;s richest men&#8221;, has a &#8220;dedicated road&#8221; from his house to the airport, an &#8220;urban legend&#8221; of an extraordinary scale.

 The former Johnny's office has been focusing on the acting business, including Ren Nagase's first starring drama, "Tokyo Tower. Behind this was the "successful role model" of Ren Meguro, who became successful in dramas and is now a signature talent of the agency.

A New Success Story&#8230;Why the former Johnny&#8217;s office, which is now focusing on the acting business, is finding a way to use the Meguro Ren role model.

 Yasuko Sakaguchi (1st), Kazuhiko Nakamura (2nd), Yusuke Kondo (3rd), Yuri Adachi (4th)

 While she is taking a break from child rearing, reports of her starring in a drama series for the first time in a while are flying in, and there is also a major special drama in March.

 Nanako Matsushima's confession in a magazine interview about her "rigorous muscle training" has become a hot topic. Last year, Nanako Matsushima was the talk of the town for her drama series "Taiga Drama" and commercials in which she and her husband co-starred. The question is whether she is finally making a comeback as the "ratings actress" she used to be.

Nanako Matsushima&#8217;s confession of &#8220;muscle training&#8221; to raise 105 kg is a signal for the start of her &#8220;plan to revive the queen of viewer ratings&#8221;!

 Hiroyuki Sato (1st and 4th), Shu Nishihara (2nd), Takayuki Ogawauchi (5th to 7th), Kumataro Arai (8th to 11th)

 On March 9, Masaki Suda and his wife Nana Komatsu reported the birth of their first child on their official website. In '21, "FRIDAY" witnessed Sugata moving into a mansion and living a "prenuptial life" just before their marriage. We take a look back at the scene.

Celebration! The birth of their first child Masaki Suda and Nana Komatsu&#8217;s &#8220;pre-wedding life&#8221; at their super-mansion, Sugata returns home in long hair and a T-shirt. image

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Robert Downey Jr.’s Asian Slur Made the Situation Even More Tense with the Host

Masahiro Nakai Opens Up, Confessions of Past Anger Revealed in Exclusive Interview – Renowned for Sharp Wit, Reflects on Personal Growth

Rise of NHK’s Kuwako, TV Asahi’s Morikawa, and Fuji’s Mikami in the Mid-Level Female Announcer Battle

Yusuke Narita’s Always on Fire Strategy – Group Suicide Remark Leads to CM Removal, Potential Disappearance from TV

Balancing Acts of Kento Nakajima’s Journey Through Fame, Flaws, and Romance

Lack of Confirmation Leaves 43 Individuals in Limbo with SMILE-UP Enrollment

Guns N’ Roses’ Slash: Redefining Rockstar Style with a Baseball Cap Twist

Kazuhiro Ozawa’s Testimony Takes Center Stage Over Glamour in Matsumoto Hitoshi’s Trial

Reina Tanaka’s Stellar Performance in Boogie Woogie Sends Shockwaves Through TV Land!

Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi’s Cryptic Statement Sparks Confusion and Indignation, Fans Demand Clarity on Alleged Pity

Yoko Maki’s Partner’s Posting of Her Hospitalized Unconscious State Photo Deemed Unnecessary

Miraculous 55-Year-Old Takao Osawa Stuns at Weekend Supermarket Without Concealment, Exuding Radiant Aura

Yusaku Matsuda Opens Up About Gun Obsession on “The Goldilocks Reborn” Set

Lily Franky on Solo Living at 60 and Drawing Boundaries from Society

Unfazed by Johnny’s Matsumoto Incident Former Tv Tokyo Producer Unveils Resilient Strategy

Reebok President’s Revelation and Meguro Ren’s Direct Contract Spark Speculation

Former Prime Minister’s Great-Grandchild Aims for Top University Student Title

King & Prince Nagase Ren Sneaks Away for a Bowl of Rich Tonkotsu Ramen at Restaurant

April season drama “Tuesday 10” to star in! How did Airu Ikumi rise to fame with the support of her fans and her ability?

Asuka Kawatsu: “I want you to feel the change” First appearance in FRIDAY after a year’s absence from photogravure shoot

Akira Toriyama, “Arale-chan alone ranks No. 1 on the list of the world’s richest men”, has a “dedicated road” from his house to the airport, an “urban legend” of an extraordinary scale.

A New Success Story…Why the former Johnny’s office, which is now focusing on the acting business, is finding a way to use the Meguro Ren role model.

Nanako Matsushima’s confession of “muscle training” to raise 105 kg is a signal for the start of her “plan to revive the queen of viewer ratings”!

Celebration! The birth of their first child Masaki Suda and Nana Komatsu’s “pre-wedding life” at their super-mansion, Sugata returns home in long hair and a T-shirt. image