 Yasuko Sakaguchi (1st photo) Shinji Hasuo (2nd photo) Kyodo News (3rd photo)

 Four months have passed since the indefinite suspension.

 Taichi Kokubun has filed a human rights complaint against Nippon TV, claiming that the company's handling of his case was inappropriate. Behind the calculated counterattack, which was made in anticipation of future developments, is the existence of a family...

The &#8220;True Reason&#8221; for Filing for Human Rights Remedy: The True Feelings Behind Taichi Kokubun&#8217;s &#8220;Sudden Counterattack

 Takahiro Kagawa

 Hisayoshi Nagano, a retired Giant baseball player, announced his decision to go to graduate school, and it was his wife, Sayaka Shimohira of TV Asahi, who strongly recommended his decision. It seems that Shimodaira's thoughts are strongly reflected in that. ......

Retiring Giants Star Hisayoshi Chono Chooses Grad School—Pushed Strongly by Wife Sayaka Shimohei

 Among them are the post "Ayapan" and "Mitochan"!

 As TV industry insiders have been saying, "It's a bumper crop year," new talent is quickly making their mark. We look forward to the success of the next generation of aces. Will there be a star to follow in the footsteps of NTV's Mami Mizuto and former Fuji Television's Aya Takashima?

From Pageants to Prime Time—Why These Six Rookie Announcers Are Being Called 2025’s Golden Eggs

 Aika Kanda

 No. 99 - Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Every year we hold the "earliest Halloween party in Japan," as we call it, at our house. This year, we were extravagant, but hats off to Ms. Iwai for her tasteful souvenirs. We will continue to hold this party every year without losing the pressure to cook!

Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda: “What Halloween Parties Give Me”

 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster/Video Producer)

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (Yoshizawa), Afro (Yokohama)

 Ryo Yoshizawa has finally appeared in NHK's morning TV series "Bakebake". From this point on, his presence as the "main character in the shadows" will increase, while Ryusei Yokohama, who stars in the historical drama "BABO", will be ......

NHK Unleashes Its Finest—Yoshizawa in Bakebake, Yokohama in Berabō, A Double Punch of National Treasure’Actors

 In mid-October, Yasuko Matsuyuki arrived at "Theater Creative" in Hibiya with a foam roller. On the day of the event, Matsuyuki was performing in the stage play "Music Theater Enoken. She seems to be taking good care of her body for the performance.

asuko Matsuyuki Seen Rolling Out Before Showtime — A Pro Actress’s Body-Care Ritual Revealed

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 The concert tour of "Number_i," a unit consisting of former King & Prince members Shiyou Hirano, Yuta Kishi, and Yuta Jinguji, has started. The tour was supposed to be a long-awaited event for the fans, but after the first day of the concert, there were harsh opinions...

Number_i Tour Opens but Fans Rage: &#8220;This Is the Most Boring Concert Ever&#8221; — What Happened?

 Sota Shima (Utada) Hiroyuki Komatsu (Nakamori) Shu Nishihara (Yazawa) Kazuhiko Nakamura (Arashi)

 Who will be Seiko and Akina? Who will be the "old Johnny's"? Information on super big-name artists is available!

 As autumn approaches, all eyes will be on the contestants for NHK's Kohaku Uta Gassen. While the production crews are putting all their energy into preparing for the event, FRIDAY conducted an urgent and in-depth interview with the people involved! We have made a big prediction of the "super highlights" and "surprises!

Akina Nakamori? Eikichi Yazawa? — Bold Predictions for NHK Kōhaku’s Mega Headliners and Surprise Acts This Year!

 Shinji Hasuo

 Masahiro Matsuoka told an episode on his radio program about having dinner with Kikuchi of "timelesz" and Watanabe of "Snow Man". Matsuoka is a "big brother" who cares about even the younger junior members. He also told former member Kokubun ......

Masahiro Matsuoka, the Big Brother Figure, Now Drinking with timelesz and Snow Man

 Kumataro Arai

 In mid-October, Kanato Tsukishiro was filming a new movie in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture. The scene featured Kanato in a yukata walking in the rain, but during a break, we were overwhelmed by Tsukishiro. Her appearance was so bewitching that she was enveloped in a tremendous aura.

A Yukata That Glows in the Night—Ex-Takarazuka Star Kanato Tsukishiro Unleashes a Mesmerizing Aura On Set

 The Japanese volleyball team is popular not only in Japan but also overseas. One of the players who has won the hearts of female volleyball fans is Ai Takahashi, who has a sweet mask on her face. When reports of a two-timing affair broke out, not only fans screamed, but also ......

Two-Timing Scandal Rocks Volleyball Star Ran Takahashi—NTV Left Scrambling Before Big Project

 Keitaro Nakagawa

 On October 18, the 102nd Hakone Ekiden Preliminary Rounds were held, and the female announcers from Nippon TV were covering the event. Each of them is in charge of a university, and as they waited for the finish line, their expressions were anxious, spirited, and joyful.

Minami Ishikawa, Minori Hayashida, Mai Takiguchi—NTV Announcers Light Up the Ekiden Qualifier Finish

 On October 21, Mitsuki Takahata, who is pregnant, appeared at an event for the hit movie "5 Centimeters per Second. In maternity clothes, she rubbed her big belly and looked peaceful. This is the last time we will see Takahata in maternity clothes!

One Last Look? Pregnant Mitsuki Takahata Shines With a Gentle Smile at Event

 Kumataro Arai (4th) and Keitaro Nakagawa (5th)

 In late September, we spotted Marika Matsumoto at Tokyo Station. Matsumoto was walking at a brisk pace with her office staff pushing two suitcases. Matsumoto's Insta-story that day said she stayed in Tokyo for 8 hours. It's not easy being a super-successful girl!

Last-Second Dash! Marika Matsumoto Turns Heads at Tokyo Station in Chic Black Dress

 Due to compliance violations, TOKIO's Taichi Kokubun has disappeared from the stage of the entertainment industry. The details of his compliance violations have not been disclosed due to privacy concerns, but the Kokubun side has been ......

Tensions Rise as NTV Rejects Taichi Kokubun’s Rights Complaint — Industry Eyes Turn to the Arashi Bidding War

 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. He was a member of "Honjamaka" with Toshiaki Megumi, and was a member of "Ganso! 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

 Hidehiko Ishizuka's "Great Lunch" vol. 31

 Hidehiko Ishizuka of "Honjamaka" recommends his favorite restaurant chain, "Gyu-don" (beef bowl), in this edition of "Honjamaka". Ishizuka introduces his favorite "mai~~~" menu recommendations at Noya, Sukiya, and Matsuya, all of which he loves!

I want to eat it every day! Hidehiko Ishizuka of &#8220;Honjamaka&#8221; recommends &#8220;My favorite restaurant chain&#8221; &#8211; Beef bowl version

 REVISIO, a TV viewing data analysis company, has conducted an independent survey on the degree to which viewers are fixated on the five major comedy award shows! The top 30 pairs were ranked by the level of attention to each story. An in-depth analysis can be found at ......

Which Show Hooks Viewers the Most? M-1 and King of Conte Ranked!

 Aida Sono Nakamura Kazuhiko Sugizo

 M-1", "King of Conte", "THE SECOND", "THE W", etc.

 REVISIO, a TV viewing data analysis company, conducted an independent survey on the degree of viewer fixation on five major comedy award shows! The top 30 pairs are listed in a ranking. An in-depth analysis can be found at ......

Do Visual Effects Keep Us Glued? Deep-Dive into Japan’s Most Captivating Comedians

 Nishi Keisuke Nakamura Kazuhiko (2nd)

 The "actress who never fails" was unexpectedly "reportedly" raided.

 Several investigators raided the home of Yonekura Ryoko, who has been on hiatus from her career. As a result of the analysis of the seized items, illegal drugs were detected and equipment for use was found, but according to a reporter from the society section of a national newspaper, there is a high possibility that the case will be dropped even if she is sent to prosecution.

The idea of a new series of &#8220;Doctor X&#8221; has been blown away!　Ryoko Yonekura is in danger of &#8220;natural extinction&#8221; from the entertainment industry!

 Takero Yui

 The staff saw it! Behind the Scenes of Weekly TV

 TV programs are welcoming "flames," and there has been a surge in programs aiming to make the Internet news, including a 24-hour TV program asking "how many flames can we get on the Internet news? The reason for the surge in talk variety shows due to production cost reductions, and the reason why tongue-tied comedians who don't catch on fire are so valued.

Welcome to the Age of Engineered Outrage — and the People Profiting from It

 Ryo Sakamoto (Former head of Culture and Society Department, Tokyo Sports Newspaper)

 Backgrid UK/Afro

 Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas, the big couple who were said to be "on the verge of marriage" just in October, have unexpectedly broken up... In July, they showed a hand-holding date in front of the paparazzi. ......

Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas Split After Wedding Imminent Rumors — Work May Have Come First

 Courtesy of Kazuhiko Nakamura (college days)

 Yukie Sakamoto

 Tamiko Sonobe

 Knitwear, Pants/KCY (Tisley) Jewelry/Unoele, One A.R. by Unoele (Unoele △ Japan)

 [Long Interview] Job Failure, Heartbreak, Infertility Treatment...... detour in the past can be changed!

 Miki Sumiyoshi has been in charge of popular NHK programs, and now she is a freelance announcer. It was not smooth sailing during her announcer days, heartbreak, infertility treatment......, and she arrived at "You can change the past that you took a detour to!

Former NHK Announcer Miki Sumiyoshi Reflects on a Night of Regret and Harsh Words

 On October 7, Mami Yamase returned to her regular radio program for the first time in seven months. She revealed that her return was prolonged due to a stroke following surgery for physical cancer of the uterus. Doctors point out the risks for heiferous women.

From Cancer to Stroke — What Mami Yamase’s Ordeal Reveals About Women’s Health in Modern Japan

 Takeo Dec.

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Her second photo book will be released soon! Yina Enohara, who is also active in variety shows beyond gravure, talks about the behind-the-scenes of her second photo book, which she says was "aggressive.

 Yina Enohara, whose second photo book will be released soon, appears on the cover of FRIDAY for the seventh time. Ina-chan, who goes beyond gravure and is also active in variety shows, talks about the behind-the-scenes of her second photo book, which she calls "aggressive.

Entertainment

The “True Reason” for Filing for Human Rights Remedy: The True Feelings Behind Taichi Kokubun’s “Sudden Counterattack

Retiring Giants Star Hisayoshi Chono Chooses Grad School—Pushed Strongly by Wife Sayaka Shimohei

From Pageants to Prime Time—Why These Six Rookie Announcers Are Being Called 2025’s Golden Eggs

Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda: “What Halloween Parties Give Me”

NHK Unleashes Its Finest—Yoshizawa in Bakebake, Yokohama in Berabō, A Double Punch of National Treasure’Actors

asuko Matsuyuki Seen Rolling Out Before Showtime — A Pro Actress’s Body-Care Ritual Revealed

Number_i Tour Opens but Fans Rage: “This Is the Most Boring Concert Ever” — What Happened?

Akina Nakamori? Eikichi Yazawa? — Bold Predictions for NHK Kōhaku’s Mega Headliners and Surprise Acts This Year!

Masahiro Matsuoka, the Big Brother Figure, Now Drinking with timelesz and Snow Man

A Yukata That Glows in the Night—Ex-Takarazuka Star Kanato Tsukishiro Unleashes a Mesmerizing Aura On Set

Two-Timing Scandal Rocks Volleyball Star Ran Takahashi—NTV Left Scrambling Before Big Project

Minami Ishikawa, Minori Hayashida, Mai Takiguchi—NTV Announcers Light Up the Ekiden Qualifier Finish

One Last Look? Pregnant Mitsuki Takahata Shines With a Gentle Smile at Event

Last-Second Dash! Marika Matsumoto Turns Heads at Tokyo Station in Chic Black Dress

Tensions Rise as NTV Rejects Taichi Kokubun’s Rights Complaint — Industry Eyes Turn to the Arashi Bidding War

I want to eat it every day! Hidehiko Ishizuka of “Honjamaka” recommends “My favorite restaurant chain” – Beef bowl version

Which Show Hooks Viewers the Most? M-1 and King of Conte Ranked!

Do Visual Effects Keep Us Glued? Deep-Dive into Japan’s Most Captivating Comedians

The idea of a new series of “Doctor X” has been blown away!　Ryoko Yonekura is in danger of “natural extinction” from the entertainment industry!

Welcome to the Age of Engineered Outrage — and the People Profiting from It

Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas Split After Wedding Imminent Rumors — Work May Have Come First

Former NHK Announcer Miki Sumiyoshi Reflects on a Night of Regret and Harsh Words

From Cancer to Stroke — What Mami Yamase’s Ordeal Reveals About Women’s Health in Modern Japan

[Cover Girl Interview] Ina Enohara Reveals Her Bold Side — “I Tried a Brazilian Bikini in Fiji”

Entertainment

The “True Reason” for Filing for Human Rights Remedy: The True Feelings Behind Taichi Kokubun’s “Sudden Counterattack

Retiring Giants Star Hisayoshi Chono Chooses Grad School—Pushed Strongly by Wife Sayaka Shimohei

From Pageants to Prime Time—Why These Six Rookie Announcers Are Being Called 2025’s Golden Eggs

Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda: “What Halloween Parties Give Me”

NHK Unleashes Its Finest—Yoshizawa in Bakebake, Yokohama in Berabō, A Double Punch of National Treasure’Actors

asuko Matsuyuki Seen Rolling Out Before Showtime — A Pro Actress’s Body-Care Ritual Revealed

Number_i Tour Opens but Fans Rage: “This Is the Most Boring Concert Ever” — What Happened?

Akina Nakamori? Eikichi Yazawa? — Bold Predictions for NHK Kōhaku’s Mega Headliners and Surprise Acts This Year!

Masahiro Matsuoka, the Big Brother Figure, Now Drinking with timelesz and Snow Man

A Yukata That Glows in the Night—Ex-Takarazuka Star Kanato Tsukishiro Unleashes a Mesmerizing Aura On Set

Two-Timing Scandal Rocks Volleyball Star Ran Takahashi—NTV Left Scrambling Before Big Project

Minami Ishikawa, Minori Hayashida, Mai Takiguchi—NTV Announcers Light Up the Ekiden Qualifier Finish

One Last Look? Pregnant Mitsuki Takahata Shines With a Gentle Smile at Event

Last-Second Dash! Marika Matsumoto Turns Heads at Tokyo Station in Chic Black Dress

Tensions Rise as NTV Rejects Taichi Kokubun’s Rights Complaint — Industry Eyes Turn to the Arashi Bidding War

I want to eat it every day! Hidehiko Ishizuka of “Honjamaka” recommends “My favorite restaurant chain” – Beef bowl version

Which Show Hooks Viewers the Most? M-1 and King of Conte Ranked!

Do Visual Effects Keep Us Glued? Deep-Dive into Japan’s Most Captivating Comedians

The idea of a new series of “Doctor X” has been blown away! Ryoko Yonekura is in danger of “natural extinction” from the entertainment industry!

Welcome to the Age of Engineered Outrage — and the People Profiting from It

Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas Split After Wedding Imminent Rumors — Work May Have Come First

Former NHK Announcer Miki Sumiyoshi Reflects on a Night of Regret and Harsh Words

From Cancer to Stroke — What Mami Yamase’s Ordeal Reveals About Women’s Health in Modern Japan

[Cover Girl Interview] Ina Enohara Reveals Her Bold Side — “I Tried a Brazilian Bikini in Fiji”

The idea of a new series of “Doctor X” has been blown away!　Ryoko Yonekura is in danger of “natural extinction” from the entertainment industry!