 Kumataro Arai

 On March 21, Ami Suzuki became the police chief of the Machida Police Station of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for a day. She participated in the event. Many fans along the street cheered "Ami~go~! and many fans cheered her on. Suzuki responded with a smile, just as she has done in the past.

Ami Suzuki Returns as One-Day Police Chief After 18 Years Smiling in Knee-Length Pencil Skirt with Timeless Style

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 A "newcomer" in his 40s has been born, which is "unprecedented" in the broadcast writer industry. He is Tetsuya Shirai, who until the end of last year was in charge of making up stories and making up comedy acts in the comedy duo "Cheamon Choo Choo". We asked the popular comedian about his aspirations as he ventures into a new world.

Unusual Career Shift in the Industry Former Chimon Member Tetsuya Shirai Becomes a New Broadcast Writer at 44 and Shares His Ambitions

 Yusuke Katsuyoshi

 Kuniko Katayanagi (Kanda), Yoko Tsutsui (Nakagawa)

 Emi Kito (Kanda), Shiho Kato (Nakagawa)

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 A new series of articles will start in the spring! I want to meet, hear, and learn from that top runner [Part 1, Part 1

 Anna Nakagawa (32), a first-year freelance announcer, has started a new irregular series in which she asks celebrities from various fields to teach her! The first guest is Aika Kanda, who has been a regular contributor to this magazine for four years, and what she can learn from her senior who has much in common with her from NHK.

FRIDAY Report by Anna Nakagawa Learning from Admired Senior Manaka Kanda Both from NHK

 A new series of articles will start in the spring! I want to meet, hear, and learn from that top runner [Part 1, Part 2

 Anna Nakagawa, in her first year as a freelance announcer, starts a new irregular series of articles in which she asks celebrities from various fields to teach her a lesson! The first guest is Aika Kanda, who has been writing for this magazine for four years. The two talked about love, marriage, and their future lives as announcers.

FRIDAY Report by Anna Nakagawa Talking with Admired Senior Manaka Kanda About the Future of Announcers

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

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 The stir that took place in the Best Actor category at the real American Academy Awards is being talked about all over the United States. The Oscar went to Michael B. Jordan, not Timothée Chalamet, who had been the frontrunner in the race. ......

Another Oscar Miss for Chalamet—Same Issue Returns

 J.Y. Park, founder of "JYP Entertainment," is stepping down as an in-house director. While he will continue to oversee creative operations, he will take on "new external operations in the global domain" for artist development and the K-pop industry.

J.Y. Park Steps Down Executive Role Sparks Speculation on China’s New National Project

 In mid-March, filming for the April season drama "Ginga no Ippou" was taking place in Tokyo, where we spotted Hana Kuroki, the lead actress. Kuroki acted in a blouson with a political party name logo. Between takes, she was wrapped in a blanket to keep warm.

Haru Kuroki Wears Blouson Campaigns and Smiles on Set/

 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster, Video Producer)

 The drama "Something in Winter, Something in Spring" starring Hana Sugisaki is one of the most unique dramas of this season. The meaning of "God is in the details" seen behind the production of such a drama can be found at ......

Between Winter and Spring, Sugisaki Paints a Story in the Smallest Moments

 Toshikatsu Tanaka

 At the end of March, Akiko Wada's long-running variety show "Akko ni Omakase! will end at the end of March. At the same time, it was announced that a new program, "Akko to Jumbo," would begin in April. Why was Wada so generous to the end of the program? We asked the people involved about the true reason.

&#8220;That Network Is Different&#8221; Akiko Wada’s Next Move Sparks Speculation

 Shu Nishihara

 Production costs are 2 to 5 times higher than terrestrial broadcasting, and the reception hall of a 4-star hotel is rented out... Surprised by the overwhelming capital power of Netflix!

 Witness the launch of a new Netflix drama starring Wataru Ichinose. The wedding banquet hall of a four-star hotel was rented out to a group of leading actors including Suzu Hirose, Kento Hayashi, and Raoul. The production cost was two to five times that of terrestrial broadcasting, giving us a glimpse of Netflix's capital power.

Sandals at a Star-Studded Bash?! Ichinose &#038; Hirose Turn Heads at Netflix Wrap Party

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 The second trial held on March 17 at the Tokyo District Court has become a topic of discussion, as it revealed the true face of the former Janpoke Saito defendant. This site has witnessed two adulterous affairs in the past. ......

The Reason Behind the 25 Million Yen Settlement Breakdown in the Jungle Pocket Saito Case

 The staff saw it! Behind the Scenes of Weekly TV

 What are the strengths of Olympians who are useful on location in the city? A Change in the Power Structure of Former Athletes. Narumi Takahashi (34), the "Riku-ryu" commentator, has emerged as the "female version of Shuzo Matsuoka," and Kaori Sakamoto (25) is also inundated with variety offers.

Backlash Spreads to Former Athletes as Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai Emerge as Rising TV Stars Ahead of the Milan–Cortina Olympics

 In mid-February, Mitsuyoshi Uchimura, a.k.a. Ucchan of "Ucchan Nanchan" was filming a comedy show at a plaza in the Shinjuku building district. Uchimura was wearing a conte-like costume and makeup, and was showing off his sharp moves.

Uchimura Goes Rogue in Shinjuku! Comedy Star Spotted Acting Suspiciously in Public

 Kumataro Arai (1st and 2nd), Ippei Tang (3rd and 4th)

 In early March, Shiori Doi was spotted in front of the Ministry of Justice in Kasumigaseki, Tokyo, where the film "Wings to the Tiger, the Movie" was being shot!　Just a week before this, Doi was reported to be in love with Ryoma Takeuchi. Doi was all smiles that day.

Ryoma Takeuchi’s New Flame Shiori Doi Spotted! Beaming in a Suit Outside the Justice Ministry

 Shinji Hasuo

 Shinji Saito, a former member of Jungle Pocket, is on trial for non-consensual sexual intercourse and indecent assault. The victim appeared in court via video link and her graphic testimony has become a topic of discussion. ......

Backlash Grows Over Efforts to Identify Victim in Shinji Saito Case as She Describes Ordeal as Humiliating

 Kumataro Arai (Tamura)

 Fuji TV is becoming a past glory. ...... Fuji Television Network (Fuji TV) has announced that as many as eight announcers are scheduled to leave the network during the one-year period starting from last March. Fuji has sent out a number of idol announcers with the nickname "XXPan," but the one who will take over the reigns will be ......

Fuji Television, the newest TV station in Japan, is in the midst of a rush of female announcers leaving the network.

 Aika Kanda

 The Great East Japan Earthquake and I" [Vol. 111] Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Fifteen years ago, at 14:46 on March 11, I was in the announcing room of NHK Broadcasting Center in Shibuya. On the front lines of emergency reporting, everyone was hoping that "for God's sake, don't let the worst happen. It was the first time I had ever experienced such a strange atmosphere.

Aika Kanda Opens Up About Her Experience During the Great East Japan Earthquake

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 At the 49th Japan Academy Awards ceremony held in Tokyo on March 13, veteran actress Chieko Baisho (84) received the Best Actress Award for the second time in 45 years. She showed that she is still going strong.

Chieko Baisho Shares Her Deep Connection to “Otoko wa Tsurai yo” After Winning Japan Academy Best Actress

 The baumkuchen store where the defendant Saito, who was indicted for indecent assault and has just completed two trials, intends to continue selling baumkuchen, according to the official X. However, Saito had been having trouble at this shop as well. However, Saito had also caused trouble at this store. We look back at the article from that time.

Former JumPoke Shinji Saito on Trial Experts Say Prison Sentence Likely and the Future of the Baumkuchen Shop

 The Tokyo District Court heard the trial of former Jean-Poke actor Shinji Saito, who was charged with non-consensual sexual intercourse and non-consensual obscenity for sexually assaulting a woman in her 20s on a location bus.

Experts Reveal Why Former JumPoke Shingi Saito Faces Prison Instead of 25 Million Yen Settlement

 Ippei Hara

 The staff saw it! Weekly TV's inside story

 Yasuko's (27) comment on "Calling Teacher Tanaka" was flamed, and Kuro-chan warned, "It's not good to be too likable. What is the art of risk hedging in the age of social networking?

Yasuko’s Controversy Highlights the Tragedy of Being Perceived as a Likeable Talent

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (Ren Nagase) Yuri Adachi (Kaito Takahashi)

 The May issue of "Myojo" (published by Shueisha), on sale March 21, will mark the graduation of the regulars from the magazine.

 The May issue of "Myojo" (Shueisha), on sale on March 21, will mark the graduation of "King & Prince" from regular magazine appearances, and their successive decrease in media exposure has some fans feeling uneasy.

King and Prince End Variety Show and Magazine Regulars as Fans Voice Growing Concern

 We caught up with Ami Touma, who appeared with her staff at the entrance of the related parties looking completely relaxed after the first day of the stage greeting for "That Girl at the Last Station," a movie in which she plays the lead role! We can't take our eyes off this remarkable actor who has entered a "year of breakthrough".

Top 19 Year Old Runner Ami Toma Shows Peace Sign in Night Streets Highlighting Her Greatest Strength Human Skills

 In late February, Yuna Kuroshima was spotted during the filming of the April season drama "Unsolved Woman: Keishicho Documentary Investigator Season 3" in Shibuya Ward. She was wearing a new hairstyle with bangs.

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