 Toshio Ishikawa, entertainment reporter

 Aki Yashiro, who passed away in December 2023, has been the subject of much commotion. A record company that claims the copyright is going to release nude photos of Ms. Yashiro taken about 40 years ago along with a CD, and the background of this is ......

Aki Yashiro&#8217;s &#8220;Private Photographs&#8221; Riot: Veteran Entertainment Reporter Reveals &#8220;40-Year-Old Fate&#8221; of Troubled Photographs

 Aika Kanda

 Series No. 82: Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Aika Kanda, a freelance announcer, has been taking English conversation classes under the slogan "I will learn to speak English! Aika Kanda attends English classes under the slogan, "I'm going to learn to speak English! She was told to "take classes from various teachers." The first teacher, the second teacher...even though they use the same textbooks, their teaching styles are so different? And a new concern...

Ai Kanda&#8217;s Guide to Selecting the Perfect English Conversation Teacher

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 NHK's morning drama series "Anpan" has been well received. The drama itself has been well received, but the theme song and opening animation have been criticized for not matching the story. NHK officials say, "To some extent, this is to be expected. What is the reason for this?

Criticism of Theme Song and Opening Video for NHK Morning Drama Anpan

 Keitaro Nakagawa (3rd photo)

 The induction ceremony of TV Asahi was held on April 1, and fans were excited to see the newest announcer, Yumura Miyamoto. In fact, until a few days earlier, she had been working as a college student talent under the name "Seiran Takigawa.

TV Asahi&#8217;s New Announcer Yume Miyamoto: From Popular &#8216;Mezamashi TV&#8217; Reporter to Star!

 Ippei Hara

 Ryoko Hirosue was released on bail on April 16. When we see a celebrity making bail, we usually see the celebrity coming out in front of dozens of TV cameras and still cameras and apologizing. However, Hirosue's bail was quiet with little media coverage. ......

Ryoko Hirosue Bail Footage Exclusive to Nippon TV The Untold Story Behind the Scoop

 On April 9, Kazunari Ninomiya's regular TV show, "Nino Nadai," began airing on the TV network. He has also been active in a variety of other fields, including movies, dramas, and books. One of the reasons for this is his "geezer-ization.

Kazunari Ninomiya Shines with His Aging Persona Winning Over Comedians

 Ichiro Takatsuka (Kento Nakajima)

 timelesz" is doing very well, as its first program "Timeless Man" has been decided. Meanwhile, former "Sexy Zone" members Kento Nakajima and Mariusuha also seem to be spending their days to the fullest. Nakajima is so busy that he was hospitalized due to overwork...

Former Sexy Zone Members Current Lives Kenichi Nakajimas Health Struggles and Marius Yos University Graduation

 Takao Kawakami, Yusuke Kondo, Ippei Hara

 Surprisingly popular among viewers in their 50s and 60s!

 REVISIO, a TV viewing data analysis company, conducted an independent survey of variety shows and compiled a ranking of the "degree of interest" of the programs! The results were surprising when analyzed by the four age groups of "Bubble Generation," "Ice Age Generation," "Yutori Generation," and "Alpha Generation.

Which Variety Shows Are Hooking Each Generation Right Now A Fresh Ranking Revealed

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st), Hiroyuki Komatsu (2nd, 4th)

 In February, Mrs. Devi launched a new party, the "12 (Wannyan) Peace Party," with pet protection as its policy, and became its representative. She was sent to prosecutors on charges of assaulting an employee.


Devi Fujin Questioned by Police for 5 Hours Over Assault Allegations Responds to Press After Interrogation

 Nanako

 In February, five new members were chosen for "Timelesz," which had a great response, and the program came to an end. However, the popularity of the new member, Takuto Teranishi, is said to be unusually high among women's magazines. What is the reason why everyone wants to talk about him so much?

Why Everyone is Talking About timelesz New Member Takuto Teranishi

 Kazuki Shimomura

 Hitoko Goto

 Keizo Kuroda (Iris)

 Special Interview

 Hitomi Kuroki told her husband one day before the outbreak of the new Corona virus, "I'm thinking of quitting acting. Kuroki, who became the top Takarazuka actress in 1982 at the age of 22, has been active as an actress and director since leaving the Takarazuka troupe.

Hitomi Kuroki Opens Up About Her Unwavering Passion for Acting and the Joke She Shares with Her Husband

 Keitaro Nakagawa

 On April 1, Fuji Television held its initiation ceremony, and four new female announcers joined the company. One of them, Mion Asakura, won the runner-up prize in the "Miss World Japan" 2023. We unearthed and unveiled her appearance at that time!

New Fuji TV Announcer Asakura Mio Rising Star and 2023 Miss World Japan Runner Up

 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. Worked with Toshiaki Megumi in the duo "Honjamaka," and was a member of "Genso! Debuya" (TV TOKYO), as well as an actor and voice actor. Currently, he is the Friday MC of "Yoji Goji Days" (TV TOKYO), and is also active on YouTube and Instagram.

 Hidehiko Ishizuka

 Honjamaka" Hidehiko Ishizuka's ″May I Love You″ days vol.14 

 In this episode of "Honjamaka" Hidehiko Ishizuka's "Great Days" vol.14, Ishizuka talks about an episode with actor Toshiyuki Nishida, who he says is "still my target person. Ishizuka met Nishida while on location for a TV program, and was surprised by his proposal...?

The greatness that changed the atmosphere of the scene in an instant&#8230;&#8230; &#8220;Honjamaka&#8221; Hidehiko Ishizuka&#8217;s &#8220;Memories with Toshiyuki Nishida

 Sarie Yoshizawa

 What kind of man is allowed to be a polygamist?　To find out, Sari Yoshizawa, a self-proclaimed bottom-feeder, tried out for Mr. Watanabe's "Fifth Wife Audition". What she saw there is available at ......

Gravure Idol Faces Trouble After Date with Polygamous Man

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 Sota Shima

 Ryoko Hirosue was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. Her "eccentricities" have often been reported since she was a young woman, such as when she was photographed taking a cab from central Tokyo to Chiba without paying the fare.

Ryoko Hirosue&#8217;s Bizarre Behavior and Obsession with Mayonnaise Witnessed at a Club

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st to 4th), Ippei Hara (5th)

 On April 11, Riisa Naka announced the end of her contract with her agency and that she will continue to work independently. In recent years, an increasing number of celebrities have become independent from their agencies. We explored the background of this trend.

Riisa Naka and Mayu Matsuoka Go Freelance: The Work Style Reform Behind Popular Celebrities

 Shu Nishihara

 The staff saw it! Behind the Scenes of Weekly TV

 SHIMOFURI MYOJO's Koshin is a member of the "Seventh Generation of Comedy," and he is making his presence felt. Among young comedians and young staff members of TV stations, there are now some "children of Kohin" who have been influenced by him, and his reputation in the industry is soaring.

Is Soshina the Next Big Star of Reiwa-Era Variety? The Reason Behind His Soaring Industry Reputation

 Actress Yuki Matsushita has appeared in a number of hit dramas, including "Till I Give Up My Memories", "Nurse no Shigoto", and "Ooku". We spoke with her about her starring drama "Dear My Baby: Until I Rule You," which is currently airing.

Yuki Matsushita Interview: &#8220;What Hasn&#8217;t Changed Since My Teenage Years&#8221;

 Kumataro Arai

 In late March, a location shooting of TBS Sunday drama "Caster," which started airing on April 13, was held in Akihabara. Mei Nagano and Shunsuke Michieda of "Naniwa Danshi" were shooting a scene where the two walk together on the sidewalk, and it looked very hot. ......

Mei Nagano and Shunsuke Michieda Shine Together in Sunny Location Shoot for Sunday Drama &#8220;Caster&#8221;

 Takuto Suzuki

 On April 1, singer Seiko Matsuda celebrated the 45th anniversary of her debut. In the mansion where she lived when she was a bachelor about 40 years ago, there is still "an objet d'art" that can be found today. What is its meaning? ......

The Hidden Meaning Behind the Musical Note in Seiko Matsuda&#8217;s Former Mansion the Seiko Palace

 One day in March Reiwa 2025, the Showa era (1926-1989) slipped back in time in the suburbs of the Kanto region. In addition to Yumi Kawai in a retro look, about 50 university students, male and female, gathered there. It appeared to be a location shooting for a special "Inappropriate! special...

Behind the Scenes of Futehodo SP Yumi Kawai Stuns in Adorable Showa Era College Girl Outfit

 Kazuhiko NAKAMURA

 Ryoko Hirosue was even raided on suspicion of dangerous driving. Neighbors can't hide their surprise at the sudden investigation, but what do they think of her reputation? ......

Ryoko Hirosue&#8217;s &#8220;eccentric behavior&#8221; has &#8220;some people surprised,&#8221; and her &#8220;real reputation&#8221; among neighbors shows her mommy face.

 Akira Kido

 In this issue of "Playback", we look back at what we were reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this article, we will introduce the glamorous "graduation photos" of female announcers who graduated from university in the spring of '15, 10 years ago.

Playback &#8217;15] Miyaji, Okazoe, Sasazaki&#8230; Seven female announcers: their graduation photos from 10 years ago and their current lives.

 Kojiro Yamada

 The report of the third-party panel has caused a stir. One of the most surprising was the allegation that Takaaki Ishibashi sexually harassed a Fuji employee. What does Koichi Minato, former president of Fuji Television and the father of "Tunnels," think?　We interviewed him directly.

Entertainment

Aki Yashiro’s “Private Photographs” Riot: Veteran Entertainment Reporter Reveals “40-Year-Old Fate” of Troubled Photographs

Ai Kanda’s Guide to Selecting the Perfect English Conversation Teacher

Criticism of Theme Song and Opening Video for NHK Morning Drama Anpan

TV Asahi’s New Announcer Yume Miyamoto: From Popular ‘Mezamashi TV’ Reporter to Star!

Ryoko Hirosue Bail Footage Exclusive to Nippon TV The Untold Story Behind the Scoop

Kazunari Ninomiya Shines with His Aging Persona Winning Over Comedians

Former Sexy Zone Members Current Lives Kenichi Nakajimas Health Struggles and Marius Yos University Graduation

Which Variety Shows Are Hooking Each Generation Right Now A Fresh Ranking Revealed

Devi Fujin Questioned by Police for 5 Hours Over Assault Allegations Responds to Press After Interrogation

Why Everyone is Talking About timelesz New Member Takuto Teranishi

Hitomi Kuroki Opens Up About Her Unwavering Passion for Acting and the Joke She Shares with Her Husband

New Fuji TV Announcer Asakura Mio Rising Star and 2023 Miss World Japan Runner Up

The greatness that changed the atmosphere of the scene in an instant…… “Honjamaka” Hidehiko Ishizuka’s “Memories with Toshiyuki Nishida

Gravure Idol Faces Trouble After Date with Polygamous Man

Ryoko Hirosue’s Bizarre Behavior and Obsession with Mayonnaise Witnessed at a Club

Riisa Naka and Mayu Matsuoka Go Freelance: The Work Style Reform Behind Popular Celebrities

Is Soshina the Next Big Star of Reiwa-Era Variety? The Reason Behind His Soaring Industry Reputation

Yuki Matsushita Interview: “What Hasn’t Changed Since My Teenage Years”

Mei Nagano and Shunsuke Michieda Shine Together in Sunny Location Shoot for Sunday Drama “Caster”

The Hidden Meaning Behind the Musical Note in Seiko Matsuda’s Former Mansion the Seiko Palace

Behind the Scenes of Futehodo SP Yumi Kawai Stuns in Adorable Showa Era College Girl Outfit

Ryoko Hirosue’s “eccentric behavior” has “some people surprised,” and her “real reputation” among neighbors shows her mommy face.

Playback ’15] Miyaji, Okazoe, Sasazaki… Seven female announcers: their graduation photos from 10 years ago and their current lives.

[Exclusive] Former Fuji TV President Koichi Minato Talks About Tunnels and His Conversation with Takaaki Ishibashi