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 On January 9, it was announced that singer Aki Yashiro had passed away on December 30 of last year. This magazine interviewed Ms. Yashiro in 2008, and she shared her memories of Hideki Saishiro and other singers with whom she worked in the 1970s.

Julie and Hideki were great,&#8221; Aki Yashiro told this magazine.

 Shu Nishihara

 A number of dramas starring former Johnny's talents have been confirmed. As soon as a drama starring Takuya Kimura and others is confirmed, the casting of SixTONES' Daiga Kyomoto is also in the works. This has raised "certain concerns.

The tide turned at the beginning of the new year.&#8221; A number of dramas starring former Johnny&#8217;s celebrities have been confirmed, and there are fears of a &#8220;resurgence of the honeymoon relationship.

 Hidetoshi Hayashi

 NHK's "Kohaku Uta Gassen" in 2011 recorded the worst viewer rating ever. There are already moves afoot within NHK for next year's Kohaku: one is to revive the "old Johnny's quota" and the other is to approach the "diva" in question.

NHK&#8217;s Lowest-Ever Kohaku Viewing Rates Spark Controversy Over Johnny&#8217;s Revival

 Ippei Hara

 Downtown's Hitoshi Matsumoto declared that he would "fight" against his own sexual scandal. However, on the evening of January 10, he suddenly decided not to appear on the "Widener Show". Behind the scenes: ......

Matsumoto Hitoshi: Plans Shift from Appearing to Canceling on Wide na Show

 Takayuki Ogawauchi (Sawajiri), Fumio Toma (Uehara), Sota Shima (Yoshitaka 1st), Takero Yuzuru (Yoshitaka 2nd)

 Erika Sawajiri's nurturing live-in passion with a handsome guy with long hair, Takako Uehara's affair with a younger businessman in Okinawa, and Yuriko Yoshitaka's sushi restaurant date with her new boyfriend, a company employee. ...... A look back at the love scoops of actresses in 2011!

Takako Uehara and Yuriko Yoshitaka&#8217;s Relationships in the Spotlight

 Yuri Adachi (1st and 4th), Yasuko Sakaguchi (2nd and 3rd)

 On December 29, 2011, "Hisshikatsu Shigotojin," the last work in Higashiyama Noriyuki's career as an entertainer, was broadcast. The film recorded high viewer ratings due to its high-profile nature, but the content of the story is said to have drawn an unexpected response from the viewers. ......

The Unexpected Reactions to Noriyuki Higashiyama&#8217;s Retirement Piece &#8220;Hissatsu Shigotonin&#8221;

 Jiji Press

 A famous Korean actor won a lawsuit against his former agency for damages. However, he was convicted of sexual assault, which was the kicker in the legal battle. We take a look back at the indecent acts committed against several female staff members, which also cast a pall over the man's return to show business.

Korean Actor&#8217;sStruggle Amidst Sexual Assault Allegations

 Yasuko Sakaguchi

 Downtown's Hitoshi Matsumoto declared, "I'm going to fight this because it has no basis in fact," and then blurted out, "I'm going to appear on the Widener Show, including that. However, Fuji Television was at a loss for what to do. ......

Hitoshi Matsumoto’s Appearance Sparks Mixed Opinions Amidst Sexual Allegations

 Yasuko Sakaguchi, Sota Shima, Yusuke Kondo, Takero Yuzoku

 Surprisingly popular people who are rumored to be involved in scandals / Big couples who are getting married and divorced, etc.

 What will happen to the entertainment industry this year...An emergency round-table discussion with industry insiders! The second half of the year! There are still more big couples getting married and divorced, and the next scandal will be the name of that big name...

Big-name Actresses Surprise Marriages: Showbiz Round-table Discussion

 Ippei Hara Kazuhiko Nakamura Keitaro Nakagawa Takahiro Kagawa

 A new development in the "old Johnny's" scandal / The return of Erika Sawajiri and Ryoko Hirosue

 Last year was a year of numerous scandals in the entertainment industry, but what will happen in the entertainment industry this year? What happened to the old Janis... and the return of the controversial actress!

Rumors of SMAP and Arashi Reunion: Industry Insiders Speak Out

 Hiroyuki Miyasako produced an omelette rice restaurant on Christmas Eve last year. The restaurant was a huge success, but only one media outlet covered it on the day of the opening.

Hiroyuki Miyasako, whose shelf life as a YouTube star has expired, is still a foothold for his return to terrestrial broadcasting.

 Jiji Press (Kunimasa Tsukitei), Toshihiro Nakaikawa (2nd, 3rd), Kojiro Yamada (4th), Shu Nishihara (5th)

 On January 8, Hitoshi Matsumoto announced that he was going on hiatus. Kazutaka Ozawa of Speed Wagon, who is said to have served as Matsumoto's "attendant," has yet to make his move. Kunimasa Yamazaki comes to mind when we think of Matsumoto's attendant performer, but what was his "attendant" role?

Yamazaki Records Women&#8217;s Street Videos, Capturing Matsumoto&#8217;s Pickup Techniques

 He is involved in program production in a wide range of genres, including variety, news, and sports programs. He has also planned and published many books on female TV announcers, idols, and the TV industry. While working on documentary programs, he became interested in history and recently published "Ieyasu was dead in Sekigahara" (Takeshobo Shinsho). She has also published the e-book series "Ibun chakurezuregusa" (Different Stories about Craftsmen).

 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster and video producer)

 Kyodo

 Koji Yakusho stars in "Perfect Days," which won the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival last year. He was also selected to represent Japan at the Academy Awards' International Feature Film Awards to be held in March this year. ......

Koji Yakusho Portrays Extraordinary Performance in Perfect Days Film

 Matsuya Onoe appeared in three new Kabuki plays in 2011, which were a great success. He was a dignified and dignified actor, and he has taken over from Teruyuki Kagawa, who was once considered the "face" of new kabuki productions. He was also a godly host to the fans.

Onoe Matsuya&#8217;s Majestic Presence on Stage and Screen, Embracing the Legacy of Kawauchi Kagawa

 Downtown" Hitoshi Matsumoto was reportedly involved in a sexual scandal at the end of the year. On January 8, he announced that he was suspending his entertainment activities to "concentrate on the trial," and it looks like he is about to enter into an all-out war with Bunshun. ......

Matsumoto Hitoshi&#8217;s Suspension: The Contradictions in Statements and Evidence

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Interview with Minako Tanaka on the 40th Anniversary of Her Debut] In the '80s and '90s, she was the symbol of bodycon and bad girls in the entertainment world.

 Special interview with Minako Tanaka, who is celebrating her 40th anniversary in show business! In the '80s, she was called the "Queen of School Festivals" for her super-mini bodycon and her college festivals. She still has the same good looks, beautiful legs, and mini-skirts! She looks back on her life in show business.

Minako Tanaka&#8217;s Bubble Era Journey

 Takayuki Ogawauchi, Takahiro Kagawa, Keisuke Nishi

 2023 Celebrity Scoop Shots!

 A look back at celebrity scoops in the sports world in '23! Basketball star Yuki Kawamura's girlfriend is a former idol trainee! Tomoyuki Sugano of the Giants was training hard with the support of his girlfriend, "a beautiful woman who looks like Fuka Koshiba!

Romantic Relationships Unveiled for Japan Basketball Representative Yuki Kawamura &#038; Giants Player Tomoyuki Sugano

 Downtown star Hitoshi Matsumoto has been rocked by allegations of sexual assault. Amidst various media reports, a series of "commercial cancellations" were announced for programs in which he appeared during the year-end and New Year holidays. Furthermore, there is a possibility that this emergency response will continue in the future. What does this mean? ......

Matsumoto Hitoshi Faces Sponsorship Withdrawal Risk Amidst Sexual Assault Allegations

 Born in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, Hiroyuki Sasaki became a reporter for FRIDAY at the age of 31, reporting numerous scoops during his time at FRIDAY and later working mainly for the weekly magazine. Currently he also appears on TV and radio as a commentator<br />.<br />


 Hiroyuki Sasaki (Entertainment Journalist)

 Yuri Adachi

 The year-end tradition of celebrity "rush divorces" has become a tradition at the end of the year. One such couple who announced their divorce was Jin Akanishi and Meisa Kuroki. However, the timing of their divorce was ......

Akanishi and Kuroki&#8217;s TV Comeback Sparks Intriguing Year-End Divorce

 Shima Sota

 At the end of last year, Kasumi Arimura and Kaito Takahashi were reported to be in love. At first, the news was filled with messages of support, but now the tide is turning. Criticism of Arimura has begun to emerge. The year 2012 is going to be a tough start for Arimura. ......

Industry Reactions and Fans&#8217; Discomfort Over Kasumi Arimura &#038; Kaito Takahashi&#8217;s Love Affair

 Fumio Toma (1st photo), Takahiro Kagawa, Yuri Adachi (7th and 8th photos)

 The word "relentless" is probably the most apt. Takako Uehara was living with her adulterous lover in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. She was supposed to have made a fresh start as a "beautician," but she has not even appeared at her own store that she opened in Naha, according to the report.

Takako Uehara&#8217;s Life After Embracing a New Chapter with Her Extramarital Partner and Two Children

 Kengo Kora and Kanako Tahara, the eldest daughter of Toshihiko Tahara and a TV personality, are reported to be in love. The two had been friends for a long time, and one of the reasons for their relationship was the breakup of Kora and Yuna Kuroshima, which this magazine had scooped in 2008.

Kengo Kora&#8217;s New Love Affair with Kanako Tahara Emerges After Breakup with a Popular Actress

 Sota Shima Shu Nishihara

 2023 Celebrity "Scoop Shots" of the Vortex!

 Sexy Zone Katsutoshi Sato's secret love with the diva! The "older girlfriend" who has been supporting Yuuma Nakayama for 9 years!

2023 Celebrity Scoops: Katsutoshi Sato, PORIN, Yuuma Nakayama, and Ryuhei Maruyama

 Writer, editor, and interviewer. He has been a writer since he was a student, and currently writes mainly entertainment articles and interviews for websites and magazines.

 Satoru Ota

 The end and beginning of the year 2011-2012 passed by without (almost) all of the old Johnny's on terrestrial TV. Kohaku" and "Cowcon"...did the disappearance of Johnny's on New Year's Eve have any impact on other year-end and New Year's special programs?

Kohaku&#8221; with record low ratings, &#8220;Cowcon&#8221; is now &#8220;Runaway&#8221;&#8230; Johnny&#8217;s&#8217;s disappearing TV programs for the year-end and New Year&#8217;s holidays.

Entertainment

Julie and Hideki were great,” Aki Yashiro told this magazine.

The tide turned at the beginning of the new year.” A number of dramas starring former Johnny’s celebrities have been confirmed, and there are fears of a “resurgence of the honeymoon relationship.

NHK’s Lowest-Ever Kohaku Viewing Rates Spark Controversy Over Johnny’s Revival

Matsumoto Hitoshi: Plans Shift from Appearing to Canceling on Wide na Show

Takako Uehara and Yuriko Yoshitaka’s Relationships in the Spotlight

The Unexpected Reactions to Noriyuki Higashiyama’s Retirement Piece “Hissatsu Shigotonin”

Korean Actor’sStruggle Amidst Sexual Assault Allegations

Hitoshi Matsumoto’s Appearance Sparks Mixed Opinions Amidst Sexual Allegations

Big-name Actresses Surprise Marriages: Showbiz Round-table Discussion

Rumors of SMAP and Arashi Reunion: Industry Insiders Speak Out

Hiroyuki Miyasako, whose shelf life as a YouTube star has expired, is still a foothold for his return to terrestrial broadcasting.

Yamazaki Records Women’s Street Videos, Capturing Matsumoto’s Pickup Techniques

Koji Yakusho Portrays Extraordinary Performance in Perfect Days Film

Onoe Matsuya’s Majestic Presence on Stage and Screen, Embracing the Legacy of Kawauchi Kagawa

Matsumoto Hitoshi’s Suspension: The Contradictions in Statements and Evidence

Minako Tanaka’s Bubble Era Journey

Romantic Relationships Unveiled for Japan Basketball Representative Yuki Kawamura & Giants Player Tomoyuki Sugano

Matsumoto Hitoshi Faces Sponsorship Withdrawal Risk Amidst Sexual Assault Allegations

Akanishi and Kuroki’s TV Comeback Sparks Intriguing Year-End Divorce

Industry Reactions and Fans’ Discomfort Over Kasumi Arimura & Kaito Takahashi’s Love Affair

Takako Uehara’s Life After Embracing a New Chapter with Her Extramarital Partner and Two Children

Kengo Kora’s New Love Affair with Kanako Tahara Emerges After Breakup with a Popular Actress

2023 Celebrity Scoops: Katsutoshi Sato, PORIN, Yuuma Nakayama, and Ryuhei Maruyama

Kohaku” with record low ratings, “Cowcon” is now “Runaway”… Johnny’s’s disappearing TV programs for the year-end and New Year’s holidays.