 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 Former Fuji Television announcer Naoei Fukuhara, who worked on horse racing programs such as "Minna no KEIBA" and "Mezamashi TV. Nearly three years after his early retirement from Fuji in March 2010, Fukuhara is now steadily moving forward with his new announcer life.

Naohide Fukuhara, former male Fuji TV announcer, on his second career: &#8220;When I left the company, I felt refreshed.&#8221;

 The TV Asahi Corporation and the TV world are in a state of shock. The demotion of Takahide Tomoyori, a.k.a. "Nas D," who was the director of the station and so popular that his nickname became the name of the program, has been announced. ......

TV Asahi&#8217;s &#8220;Nasdaq scandal&#8221;: &#8220;Only demotion&#8221; without announcing names, and why &#8220;other stations would fire them&#8221;?

 Kazuhiko NAKAMURA

 On March 19, NHK held a ceremony to pass the baton from the TV series "Omusubi" to "Anpan". While "Omusubi" is likely to end in disrepute, will "Anpan" be a success? We asked an expert's opinion.

NHK&#8217;s morning drama is sure to be a success with Kanna Hashimoto and Mio Imada&#8217;s &#8220;Anpan&#8221;, who are perfect for each other.

 Aika Kanda

 Serialization No. 80: Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Aika Kanda says that her heart tightened when she heard a conversation between two elementary school students. She imagined them at a turning point in their lives, taking the junior high school entrance examination for the first time. She then looks back on her own experience of taking the junior high school entrance exam and gives them encouragement.

Free Announcer Aika Kanda &#8220;Go for it, Boy of Five Forks!

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 On March 12, TOBE's official X (formerly Twitter) announced the postponement of the release of Number_i's video work, which was scheduled for release on March 31. The film, which was shot on location at Fujikyu Highland, was in danger of being put on hold, and fans voiced their dismay...

Number_i &#8220;Tobeban&#8221; followed by location shooting at Fuji-Q Highland&#8230; Fans were disappointed by the crisis of &#8220;footage being kept in storage&#8221; one after another.

 Sota Shima

 Keiko Tsubakihara, an analyst at Fuji Television Network, announced her resignation on March 31. The reason given is that she is "prioritizing her family. Tsubakihara and Ayako Kato, aka Katopan, are classmates and close friends. There are rumors that the two may work together in the future.

Keiko Tsubakihara, a retired Fuji TV announcer, and her good friend &#8220;Katopan&#8221; are whispering about &#8220;cooperation&#8221; in their return to TV after a two-year absence.

 KAT-TUN, a three-member group from STARTO ENTERTAINMENT (formerly Johnny's), will disband on March 31. Some fans hoped that the breakup would be reversed with the tag line, "#KATTUN breakup withdrawn...

Fans were disappointed to hear KAT-TUN&#8217;s &#8220;Notice of Refund of FC Membership Fees.

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 An emergency interview with the "R-1 Grand Prix 2025" champion, a new star in his third year of performing who just graduated from Waseda University last year and has a lot of mysteries.

 I never thought I would win. I never thought I could win," says "R-1 Grand Prix 2025" champion Ore Tomoda. Who is this man who has never been to a training school? We take a closer look at the true face of this rising star who has just graduated from Waseda University and has been performing for 3 years.

Studied for entrance examinations for comedy&#8221;&#8230;Winner of &#8220;R-1&#8221;! Ole Tomoda&#8217;s confession: &#8220;I admired Mr. Carlsmokey Ishii.

 timelesz" caused a social phenomenon with its "Tie Pro. The fan base has expanded, and the number of new fan club members is expected to increase dramatically. However, there was a delay in the delivery of membership cards. We inquired about the cause of the delay to their office.

timelesz membership card has not arrived! Success of &#8220;Tie-Pro&#8221; has expanded the fan base, and the chaos is a joyful scream.

 Asahi Suzuki

 Sugizo

 Hiroki Nunokawa and Michio Nunokawa of Tom Brown left their mark with their one and only chaotic material in last year's final of the "M-1 Grand Prix. Although they came in 6th place, the impact they had on the audience was immeasurable.

Tom Brown&#8217;s Reflection: Why Those Not Aiming for Victory Often Win in Their Final M-1 Year

 Genta Matsuda of "Travis Japan" will play the leading role in the drama "Hitoshi no Hitomi" starting in April. Filming seems to be going smoothly, but behind the scenes, there was an unexpected trouble and an "assist" that saved the day. ......

The Impact of Fuji TV Drama Starring Travis Japan’s Genta Matsuda

 Nishi Keisuke (1st and 2nd photos), Sankei Shimbun (3rd and 4th photos), Takeo Shigumura (unpublished cuts)

 The members of the popular band took time out of their busy schedules to meet at home...

 Mrs. GREENAPPLE" is a three-piece rock band that is currently at the top of its game. Their private lives have been shrouded in mystery, but a beautiful woman was seen entering the home of guitarist Kohto Wakai! Who is she with whom he takes time out of his busy schedule for a series of encounters?

Mrs. Green Apple Guitarist Hiroto Wakai’s Secret Sleepover Date with I-Cup Gravure Idol!

 Kumataro Arai

 The currently airing drama "Dance of the Peacock, Who Saw That? was discovered in early March. Hirose rarely smiles in the drama, but between takes, she and her co-star Kenichi Matsuyama were seen laughing a lot. ......

&#8220;Kujaku no Dance&#8221; Nears Its Grand Finale – Suzu Hirose &#038; Kenichi Matsuyama Shine on Set!

 Toshio Ishikawa (Entertainment Reporter)

 Kyodo

 Ayumi Ishida, who had hit songs such as "Blue Light Yokohama" and won the Japan Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the movie "Hiyaku no Hito", has passed away. What did a veteran entertainment reporter know about her "true face"?

Ayumi Ishida’s Untold Struggles with Shoken’s Divorce Papers and Memories of Tora-san

 Afro (1st and 2nd pictures)

 What is the Future of Cutting-Edge & Low-Cost Generative AI from China?

 DeepSeek-R1, a generative AI from China that appeared like a comet, has shocked the world. Its development cost was less than one-tenth that of the GPT-4 developed by OpenAI of the U.S., yet it boasts almost the same performance.

DeepSeek: The AI Revolution for Japan at a Fraction of ChatGPT&#8217;s Cost

 Ippei Hara

 On March 10, "Downtown" Masanori Hamada announced that he would be taking a leave of absence due to health problems. Rather, the key to his return is his partner, Hitoshi Matsumoto. ......

Masatoshi Hamada’s Hiatus: The Real Reasons Behind It and the Future of His Regular Shows

 Kei Kato

 Haruka Fukuhara will appear in NHK's historical drama "Belabo" as the oiran (courtesan) "Dosode". Fuka Koshiba played the same oiran, Segawa, in the same film. Her big transformation became a big topic of conversation. The morning drama "Soar! was not well received. Will she get her revenge with this role?

Haruka Fukuhara Joins NHK Taiga Berabou as Oiran—Following Fuka Koshiba’s Path?

 Courtesy of Keisuke (1st and 3rd photos) Moritsuna Kimura (2nd and 4th photos) Etsuo Hara (6th photo)

 Burning Spirit" was shy when it came to women, and he "refused anything that came his way.

 My brother was an incomparably lonely man," says Keisuke Inoki, Inoki's younger brother, who knows the true face of Antonio Inoki. Keisuke reveals the story of Inoki's "four wives," which has not been revealed even in Inoki's autobiography.

Antonio Inoki’s 65-Year Legacy: The Four Women He Loved and the Loneliness Behind the Legend

 Akihito Saijo

 Yume Shirato, a freelance announcer active mainly in sports programs, appeared on FRIDAY. We interviewed her about her favorite drink and her unique theory on gravure!

 Yume Shirato, a freelance announcer active mainly in sports programs, appeared on FRIDAY. She talked about her favorite drink and her unique gravure theory.

Reiwa&#8217;s Most Captivating Keio Grad Freelance Announcer Unveils Her Take on The Eroticism of Sheerness

 Yuri Adachi (1st photo)

 Yumi Nagashima, an analyst at Fuji Television Network, reported on her Instagram that she will leave the station on March 31. She also wrote that she would like to deliver the charm of "sports" and "fruits" from now on, but will she be on TV anymore? Or....

Fuji TV&#8217;s Yumi Nagashima to Resign in March—The Truth Behind Her Next Career Move

 Nick Carter of "Backstreet Boys" visited Japan. Nick used to be a handsome man who had an affair with Paris Hilton. He is now married and the father of three children.

Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys Visits Japan as a Refined and Charismatic Gentleman

 LUCKMAN

 Naomi Yasugi

 Ayumi Tsuburaya

 Interview with Nanaka Yano, a 19-year-old actress who graced the cover of the February 28 issue of FRIDAY for the first time, about her impressions of the shoot.

 We interviewed Nanaka Yano, a 19-year-old actress who graced the cover of the February 28 issue of FRIDAY for the first time, about her thoughts on the collaboration with Miyuka Minami, a member of the idol group "O2.

Nanaka Yano, the 19-year-old actress who graced the cover of FRIDAY, was moved by a line from her sister and words from her family

 Afro Kazuhiko Nakamura (Yuki Saito) Yoshito Murata (Yuriko Ishida)

 This year, too, the heroines of TV dramas are all young actresses, but that's not enough! While young actresses in their 20s and 30s are performing spectacularly, which of the leading actresses in their 40s and 50s, who have built up their careers and are supported by young people, is highly regarded both in name and reality? Drama watchers familiar with the industry discussed them all!

 The heroines of Reiwa's TV dramas are all in their 20s and 30s, but don't you sometimes think, "If only that talented actress had played the leading role in this drama..."? Who are the veteran leading actresses who are also supported by young people? Let's have an in-depth discussion!

Let&#8217;s decide who is the &#8220;No.1&#8221; veteran actress in Reiwa! Three experts thoroughly discussed the issue.

 Dai Matsumoto

 afro

 Another incident of "sexual assault" by a Japanese fan on a Korean celebrity has occurred. This time, the victim was Jin of BTS. Behind this string of incidents, there is a "critical difference" in fan culture between Japan and South Korea.

Differences between Japanese and Korean fan culture as seen in the BTS Jin &#8220;assault&#8221; kiss incident: Why did a Japanese female fan &#8220;run amok&#8221;?

Entertainment

Naohide Fukuhara, former male Fuji TV announcer, on his second career: “When I left the company, I felt refreshed.”

TV Asahi’s “Nasdaq scandal”: “Only demotion” without announcing names, and why “other stations would fire them”?

NHK’s morning drama is sure to be a success with Kanna Hashimoto and Mio Imada’s “Anpan”, who are perfect for each other.

Free Announcer Aika Kanda “Go for it, Boy of Five Forks!

Number_i “Tobeban” followed by location shooting at Fuji-Q Highland… Fans were disappointed by the crisis of “footage being kept in storage” one after another.

Keiko Tsubakihara, a retired Fuji TV announcer, and her good friend “Katopan” are whispering about “cooperation” in their return to TV after a two-year absence.

Fans were disappointed to hear KAT-TUN’s “Notice of Refund of FC Membership Fees.

Studied for entrance examinations for comedy”…Winner of “R-1”! Ole Tomoda’s confession: “I admired Mr. Carlsmokey Ishii.

timelesz membership card has not arrived! Success of “Tie-Pro” has expanded the fan base, and the chaos is a joyful scream.

Tom Brown’s Reflection: Why Those Not Aiming for Victory Often Win in Their Final M-1 Year

The Impact of Fuji TV Drama Starring Travis Japan’s Genta Matsuda

Mrs. Green Apple Guitarist Hiroto Wakai’s Secret Sleepover Date with I-Cup Gravure Idol!

“Kujaku no Dance” Nears Its Grand Finale – Suzu Hirose & Kenichi Matsuyama Shine on Set!

Ayumi Ishida’s Untold Struggles with Shoken’s Divorce Papers and Memories of Tora-san

DeepSeek: The AI Revolution for Japan at a Fraction of ChatGPT’s Cost

Masatoshi Hamada’s Hiatus: The Real Reasons Behind It and the Future of His Regular Shows

Haruka Fukuhara Joins NHK Taiga Berabou as Oiran—Following Fuka Koshiba’s Path?

Antonio Inoki’s 65-Year Legacy: The Four Women He Loved and the Loneliness Behind the Legend

Reiwa’s Most Captivating Keio Grad Freelance Announcer Unveils Her Take on The Eroticism of Sheerness

Fuji TV’s Yumi Nagashima to Resign in March—The Truth Behind Her Next Career Move

Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys Visits Japan as a Refined and Charismatic Gentleman

Nanaka Yano, the 19-year-old actress who graced the cover of FRIDAY, was moved by a line from her sister and words from her family

Let’s decide who is the “No.1” veteran actress in Reiwa! Three experts thoroughly discussed the issue.

Differences between Japanese and Korean fan culture as seen in the BTS Jin “assault” kiss incident: Why did a Japanese female fan “run amok”?