 Yoshiba Masakazu

 The second life of Yasuko Naka, a singer of Irish traditional songs

 Yasuko Naka, a former Takarazuka actress, has been active as a singer of Irish traditional songs for only two and a half years. After that, she was promoted to an executive position at a company affiliated with NHK, but she refused to be consoled by the people around her and chose the path of music. The reason for this decision is...

Why this Takarazuka alumna, who rose to become an executive at an NHK-affiliated company, decided to pursue a career in music

 Shinpei Yuzuki

 Special Wide: Busy with Work and Drinking, Popular People's Year End

 Early morning in Yokohama. Early in the morning in Yokohama, I spotted the actress Mitsuki Takahata in front of an elegant western-style building. She seemed to be filming for her latest drama. Last year, she didn't hide her disappointment when the play she starred in was cancelled due to the new Covid-19. What is the reason why she is now able to concentrate on her acting career?

Mitsuki Takahata, &#8220;The New Queen of the Viewership&#8221; has an overwhelming presence in short hair!

 Ippei Hara

 Sayaka Kanda, an actress and singer, fell to her death in a hotel in Hokkaido on December 18. Her mother, Seiko Matsuda, canceled her dinner show the next day, which shows the extent of her shock...

Sayaka Kanda&#8217;s sudden death prevented her from performing with her mother, Seiko Matsuda, again

 Kyodo News

 This is the first time I've ever seen a movie where the cast and crew of the movie are in the same room. The last thing he needs is a fan, so...

Why Issei Ishida is in trouble even selling power stones for 20,000 yen to his fans

 "Busher! Busher! It's not "Funashii" today, it's "Torashii"! It's "Torashishi"! Busher!" The one jumping up and down with a high-pitched voice is Funabashi City's unofficial character, Funassyi.

The 10th anniversary of Funashii&#8217;s &#8220;grumble skit&#8221; at the commercial launch

 Yuri Adachi, Yusuke Kondo

 Haruna Kawaguchi will be hosting the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen for the first time. In recent years, she has starred in many dramas and in 2010, she played an important role in the morning drama series. We would like to introduce you to the charm of Kawaguchi, who is fulfilling her public and private life, including walking her dog with her partner, with her treasured photos.

The secret of Haruna Kawaguchi&#8217;s &#8220;successful year&#8221; &#8211; her first hosting gig at Kohaku and dating a fighter

 On the 15th, model Koki, daughter of national idols Takuya Kimura and Shizuka Kudo, attended the "Bulgari Aurora Awards 2021" held in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture. It's a great way to get to know the people around you.

Koki&#8217;s &#8220;bold green dress with bare shoulders&#8221; is a hit with fans!

 Tetsuko Takemoto, Shinji Hasuo, Ippei Hara

 Actress Sayaka Kanda, the eldest daughter of actor Masateru Kanda and singer Seiko Matsuda, has passed away.

Sayaka Kanda Dies: Her Talent in Writing, Singing and Acting

 Yukina Kinoshita has resumed her entertainment activities after a hiatus. At the same time, she opened a YouTube channel, but the number of subscribers is not growing as fast as that of Instagram. In the midst of all this, she revealed the story behind the "tapioca fiasco" that contributed to her independence from the agency...

The reason why Yukina Kinoshita revealed her &#8220;dissatisfaction&#8221; with her partner after the tapioca trial was settled

 Eyewitness! Harikomi24 (Shibuya 19:15)

 At the 50th Best Dresser Awards ceremony held in early December, Riho Yoshioka walked the red carpet and smiled. She was wearing a red carpet outfit that attracted a lot of attention because she was the Best Dresser.

Riho Yoshioka&#8217;s &#8220;decolletage shown in a bold black dress&#8221; makes fans happy&#8230;!

 Takero Yatsuka, Kazuhiko Nakamura (press conference photos)

 Last year, "Nishikigoi" left a mark in the final of "M-1 Grand Prix" as the oldest finalist. He broke his own record as the oldest finalist and advanced to the "M-1" final for the second year in a row. What are the feelings of Masaki Hasegawa and Takashi Watanabe?

Just before M-1! Nishikigoi: &#8220;I&#8217;ll endure the pain in my shoulder and back and die trying to win!

 AFLO

 The actress Nanako Matsushima's "obsession" has become a hot topic. The winter 2021 issue of "Beautiful Kimono," a kimono magazine currently on sale, features Matsushima as a model for six pages. Speaking of Matsushima, this is the first time since 2011's "Housekeeper Mita" that she has appeared in three

Nanako Matsushima&#8217;s surprising obsession with kimonos convinces fans!

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Interview with Ranjatai just before the M-1 finals on December 19. He's making a big breakthrough with his overly quirky comedy and overly calm comedy.

 The comedian "Ranjatai" has achieved the dream of making it to the M-1 finals in their 14th year of existence. In this interview, they tell us the secret of their "illusion manzai" and their passion for M-1.

Just before M-1! Ranjyatai&#8217;s determination: &#8220;Full swing, that&#8217;s all I can do.

 Shu Nishihara, Yasuko Sakaguchi, Keisuke Nishi, Tetsuko Takemoto, Mihiro Kikuchi, Junsei Todoroki, Shuichi Masuda, Toshihiro Nakaiikawa Kojiro Yamada Ryuichi Miyako Yuri Adachi Ippei Hara Sota Shima

 A special "Scoop-1" Grand Prix event is held for "Shimofuri Myojo's" Soshina, "Downtown's" Hitoshi Matsumoto, Koji Imada, Naomi Watanabe, Kenkoba, and more!

 The private lives of comedians are a lot more interesting than those on stage! The "Scoop-1" GP, a special program to determine the comedian who shines the brightest at the scene of a scoop, is about to begin!

Hitoshi Matsumoto, Soshina, Koji Imada&#8230; Popular Comedians&#8217; &#8220;Shocking Moment on the Street&#8221;!

 Sota Shima

 Actress Nozomi Sasaki's reputation is on the rise. When she made her debut, her title was "model," but now she is an actress in both name and reality. She has been active on stage and in dramas. Some people in the industry say that they can't imagine what she was like when she made her debut, but...

Why Nozomi Sasaki is in no hurry for her husband Watabe to return to work

 Keisuke Nishi

 The actress Nana Katase has opened an Instagram and YouTube account at the same time, and it's creating a buzz. I'm looking forward to it," "I'm rooting for you," and "I'm so happy.

Nana Katase&#8217;s &#8220;sudden revival&#8221; after leaving the office has fans in an uproar&#8230;!

 He is also the focus of "The W 2021"! A "Yasagure-kei" comedian whose popularity has skyrocketed this year. After watching "NIPPON Grand Prix" on TV at a restaurant, he and a wildly handsome guy who looks like Hiroshi Tamaki cuddle up and go to an apartment together. ......

 On a weekend in early December, Hiccorohee appeared at a yakitori restaurant in Nakano, Tokyo. Next to him was a wild and handsome Exile-like guy. In a direct interview with this magazine, Hiccorohee told us the following.

Hiccorohee: A date at a yakitori restaurant with a guy who looks like Hiroshi Tamaki!

 Film writer, born in Fukui Prefecture in 1987. Born in Fukui Prefecture in 1987. Studied film and theatrical expression at Tokyo Gakugei University. After graduating from university, worked for a film magazine editing production company before becoming a film writer. Has worked on a wide range of projects including interviews, reviews, news articles, columns, event reports, and recommendation comments.

 SYO

 The TBS drama "Saiai," which will have its final episode on December 17, has been trending on social networking sites every week and has become one of the most popular fall dramas of 2021. -- (Japanese only)

Why does &#8220;Saiai&#8221; attract so many viewers? Amazing calculated &#8220;strategy&#8221;.

 Kyodo News (Koda) Takuma Arimura

 On December 17, a fire broke out on the fourth floor of the Dojima Kita Building in Sonezaki Shinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka City. 27 people were in cardiopulmonary arrest. Several deaths have been confirmed, but the building where the fire broke out housed a store run by the mother of Kumi Koda and her younger sister, misono. ......

Osaka building set on fire; Kumi Koda and misono&#8217;s mother&#8217;s beauty salon is right under the fire

 Born in 1973. Worked at a publishing company and an advertising production company before becoming a freelance writer. In addition to interviewing actors and actresses for weekly and monthly magazines, she writes drama columns for a variety of media. JUMP 9 no Tobira ga Openitoki" (both published by Earl's Publishing).

 Wakako Tacko

 The final episode of "Wada-ke no Otoko-tachi" was well received. I believe that its gentle world view would not have been possible without the presence of Masaki Aiba, a.k.a. "Aiba-chan," who played the main character.

A new path opened up by actor &#8220;Aiba-chan,&#8221; who is kind, honest, and a crybaby

 Yusuke Kondo

 This year, at the age of 39, national actress Kyoko Fukada opened her mouth in a magazine interview. I've been working on my acting career ever since I won the Grand Prix at the 21st Horipro Talent Scout Caravan when I was in the eighth grade.

Kyoko Fukada: &#8220;At least once in my life&#8230;&#8221; Fans are surprised by her earnest wish!

 News on the Scene FRIDAY Eyewitness! Harikomi24 (Saitama City, 12:05 p.m.)

 One day in late November, a crowd of people gathered at a bus terminal in Saitama Shin-Toshin. ...... There, dressed in a police uniform, was freelance announcer Erina Arai. She was the chief of the Omiya Police Station for a day, and charmed the audience with her big smile.

Erina Arai is all smiles and fans are happy to see her as &#8220;Police Chief for a Day&#8221;&#8230;!

 Born in Saitama Prefecture in 1975. Worked as a reporter and editor for an evening newspaper and a weekly women's magazine before assuming his current position. He also appears on TV and radio.<br />


 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 I'm not sure if you've seen this video before, but I'm sure you've seen it. Now, he has made his debut as a singer...

Mr. Kiritani, a shareholder incentives, makes his debut as a singer and sings for the first time!

 I'm sorry. I'm not sure if you've ever seen this before. She looked around with a puzzled look on her face. Her face was expressionless, but she seemed to be trying her best to hide her embarrassment. I've never seen an actress of the moment like her.

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Why this Takarazuka alumna, who rose to become an executive at an NHK-affiliated company, decided to pursue a career in music

Mitsuki Takahata, “The New Queen of the Viewership” has an overwhelming presence in short hair!

Sayaka Kanda’s sudden death prevented her from performing with her mother, Seiko Matsuda, again

Why Issei Ishida is in trouble even selling power stones for 20,000 yen to his fans

The 10th anniversary of Funashii’s “grumble skit” at the commercial launch

The secret of Haruna Kawaguchi’s “successful year” – her first hosting gig at Kohaku and dating a fighter

Koki’s “bold green dress with bare shoulders” is a hit with fans!

Sayaka Kanda Dies: Her Talent in Writing, Singing and Acting

The reason why Yukina Kinoshita revealed her “dissatisfaction” with her partner after the tapioca trial was settled

Riho Yoshioka’s “decolletage shown in a bold black dress” makes fans happy…!

Just before M-1! Nishikigoi: “I’ll endure the pain in my shoulder and back and die trying to win!

Nanako Matsushima’s surprising obsession with kimonos convinces fans!

Just before M-1! Ranjyatai’s determination: “Full swing, that’s all I can do.

Hitoshi Matsumoto, Soshina, Koji Imada… Popular Comedians’ “Shocking Moment on the Street”!

Why Nozomi Sasaki is in no hurry for her husband Watabe to return to work

Nana Katase’s “sudden revival” after leaving the office has fans in an uproar…!

Hiccorohee: A date at a yakitori restaurant with a guy who looks like Hiroshi Tamaki!

Why does “Saiai” attract so many viewers? Amazing calculated “strategy”.

Osaka building set on fire; Kumi Koda and misono’s mother’s beauty salon is right under the fire

A new path opened up by actor “Aiba-chan,” who is kind, honest, and a crybaby

Kyoko Fukada: “At least once in my life…” Fans are surprised by her earnest wish!

Erina Arai is all smiles and fans are happy to see her as “Police Chief for a Day”…!

Mr. Kiritani, a shareholder incentives, makes his debut as a singer and sings for the first time!

Fan’s delight at Suzu Hirose’s “divine response to being called out of the blue”…!