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 NHK will broadcast a special program on JIN of BTS on February 15. NHK has long hoped to make BTS the centerpiece of this year's Kohaku, as they had three groups from the same agency participate in last year's Kohaku, but it seems that BTS is not so complacent. ......

NHK&#8217;s secret plan to carry &#8220;BTS&#8221; to the Kohaku Uta Gassen at any cost

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

 Kodansha Resource Center

 On February 18, a farewell party for Toshiyuki Nishida, who died of ischemic heart disease last October, was held at Zojoji Temple in Tokyo. We look back on the life of Mr. Nishida, who was loved by many of his fellow actors.

Toshiyuki Nishida&#8217;s Farewell Party Reminds Us of His &#8220;Glare&#8221; and &#8220;Tearful Drinking&#8221; He Revealed at a Bar as a Young Man in the Theater

 Kei Kato

 Takashi Yamada, a so-called "attendant" (a pseudonym) who attends drinks parties with people in the entertainment industry, confessed the reality of drinking parties with female TV announcers and big-name comedians in Osaka over the past 10 years.

A kiss as a punishment&#8230; An &#8220;Osaka Attender&#8221; reveals the reality of &#8220;drinking parties with female announcers and big-name comedians from TV stations in Osaka.

 Even just walking around the restaurant with an unflappable face, he was full of the aura of a star - and he was a star in his own right. The photo shows Kamenashi stopping by a French restaurant in Tokyo that looked like a hideout on a cold al day. Perhaps he is a regular customer, but he was in his natural state without any disguise.

Kazuya Kamenashi Spotted in Tokyo Before Retirement Exuding Star Power

 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster, Video Producer)

 The film "Sunset Sunrise," written by screenwriter Kudo Kankuro and starring Masaki Suda, has become a hot topic of conversation. The film depicts the Great East Japan Earthquake and the COVID-19 crisis, two "disasters" that have had a major impact on Japan. ......

Five Years After COVID-19: Why &#8220;Sunset Sunrise&#8221; Touches Hearts

 Masaki Miyasaka (4th photo)

 On February 1, Yoko Minamino performed in the recitation play "Blue Sky" at the Haiyuza Theater. After the performance, many fans waited for her to come out. Minamino responded politely to each and every fan, witnessing the warm interaction that has not changed over the past 40 years.

Yoko Minamino Wows Fans with Timeless Beauty at Closing Historic Theater

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 On February 19, "Reiwa Roman" Kuruma Takahira, who admitted to playing online casinos and apologized, announced that he would refrain from his activities. The background behind the popularity of online casinos among comedians is ......

How Comedians Like Reiwa Roman&#8217;s Kuruma Takahira Fueled the Growth of Online Casinos

 A beautiful woman in leather pants and long boots stomping on the asphalt was walking around Akasaka in the late afternoon. It was Akane Osawa, walking with her black New Balance down jacket open wildly and the wind whipping at her shoulders.

Osawa Akane Strides Boldly in Akasaka: Rising to the Top of the Beauty Industry!

 Takahiro Kagawa (1st photo) Ichiro Takatsuka (2nd photo) Kyodo News (3rd photo)

 In-Depth Report: TV stations and entertainment agencies are in a panic.

 Reiwa Roman" Kuruma apologized for his involvement in an illegal online casino. Yoshimoto Kogyo says that about 50 comedians and employees were involved in the case. Some TV stations are asking Yoshimoto to explain his responsibility. When we directly contacted the person in question...

[Illegal Online Casino Scandal] Exclusive Interview with &#8220;Reiwa Roman&#8221; Kuruma &#038; &#8220;Toro Salmon&#8221; Kubota

 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. He was a member of "Honjamaka," a comedy duo with Toshiaki Megumi, and was also 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 Days" of "Honjamaka" vol.09

 Hidehiko Ishizuka of "Honjamaka" talks about his visit to a mansion. Ishizuka used to report on visits to mansions before he became a gourmet reporter. Ishizuka felt that people who live in mansions have one thing in common...

The common denominator is &#8220;love for people&#8221;&#8230; &#8220;Honjamaka&#8221; Hidehiko Ishizuka&#8217;s insights from his visit to a mansion

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 Mrs. Devi announced the launch of a new party for the House of Councillors election in the summer. She has announced the launch of a new party for the House of Councillors election in the summer, and has appointed Shinnosuke Fujikawa, an election planner nicknamed the "god of elections," as her campaign strategist. ...

Madame Dewi&#8217;s &#8220;Pet New Party&#8221; Sparks Backlash: Luxury Fur and Calls for Prioritizing People

 Kyodo News

 Ai Mikami, who gained attention for her role in last year's NHK historical drama "Hikaru Kimi e" (To You, Hikaru Kimi), is also highly acclaimed for her role in the current Tsukishin drama "119 Emergency Call" (Tsuki 9). She is also set to star in NHK's morning drama in the first half of 2014. How did she become a "muso"?

Akiko-sama Shines! Ai Mikami&#8217;s Breakthrough as a Mission Controller with Unstoppable Teamwork!

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 The movie "First Kiss 1ST KISS" starring Takako Matsu has been an exceptional hit. This is partly due to the combination of Matsu and screenwriter Yuji Sakamoto, but it is also due to Matsu's efforts on variety shows.

Takako Matsu’s Romance Film a Surprise Hit! Her Cute Persona Wins Fans

 The man with the shy smile for the camera is Junichi Okada. He was holding his high-protein, low-calorie bento in his hands when he was approached, giving him the look you see here. Is it because of this bento that he looks so "macho"?

Junichi Okada Spotted Picking Up a High-Protein Bento!

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

 AP/Afro

 David Lynch, the director of the films Eraserhead and The Elephant Man, as well as the drama Twin Peaks, died at the age of 78. David Lynch, the "King of the Cult" and producer of such dramas as "Twin Peaks," passed away in January of this year. His desire to produce films continued unabated until the end of his life. ......

Legendary Director David Lynch Passes Away at 78 – The Visionary Behind Eraserhead

 Kazuhiko NAKAMURA

 The third-party committee set up by Fuji Television aims to announce its investigation at the end of March. The committee will investigate cases similar to the Masahiro Nakai issue as well as corporate culture and other matters, but the deadline for the investigation is April 2016 or later. ......

Yutaka Hasegawa Exposed Workplace Harassment 12 Years Ago—Fuji TV&#8217;s Investigation Cutoff Under Fire

 Singer-songwriter milet is the heroine of "Shiranai Kanojo," a movie starring Kento Nakajima that opens in theaters on February 28. What is her curious past?

Milet&#8217;s Secret Past – A Rising Star in Film and Music Yet Still Unrecognized Online

 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster/Video Producer)

 NHK's morning drama "Omusubi" has come to the end of its run. Rather than the growth of the heroine played by Kanna Hashimoto, viewers are now more interested in how the "COVID-19 crisis" will be portrayed. ......

Kanna Hashimoto&#8217;s Omusubi: NHK Asadora Shifts Focus to Disasters

 Ichiro Takatsuka (Saito Announcer)

 Sports newspapers reported that the Saturday edition of "Wide! Scramble" will begin in April, sports newspapers reported. ...... reported that Yoko Oshita will be in charge of the Saturday edition as well as the weekday edition. Who will be the new MC candidate?

Beyond Yoko Oshita: Who’s Next for Wide! Scramble Saturday?

 Ippei Hara (1st), Shu Nishihara (2nd), Sota Shima (3rd-5th)

 KAT-TUN announced through their agency that they would be disbanding on March 31. The announcement came as a surprise to many, but Kamenashi had actually expressed his thoughts on his own future activities in the fall of two years ago.

Kamenashi Hinted at Solo Career Before KAT-TUN&#8217;s Breakup

 Reiwa Roman has won the unprecedented "M-1" championship in a row. His first book has sold over 100,000 copies, and we witnessed the book signing event that was a great success. That night, he caught Kuruma going home with a woman! The other woman was, by no means, a...

Exclusive Scoop of Reiwa Roman Takahira Kuruma’s Surprise Sleepover with a Stunning Beauty!

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 President Nishimura, who is involved in a wide range of businesses such as "Imoto Wi-Fi" and "Nishitan Clinic," held a flashy event on Valentine's Day following his commercials. We had a close interview with President Nishimura about his aims as a business manager and his views on life.

Luxury Car, Fine Dining, and a Surprise Guest Spark Buzz Online

 Sono Aida

 Kuruma Takahira, the M-1 champion "Reiwa Roman," apologized for his online casino activities on his YouTube channel on February 15. He also admitted that he was arbitrarily interviewed by the police. Behind the police's seriousness in exposing...

Reiwa Roman’s Kuruma Takahira Apologizes as Online Casino Scandal Unfolds

 On February 6, the "Elandre Award 2025" ceremony was held in Tokyo, and Yumi Kawai, Shuri, and Wakana Matsumoto, who won the Best Newcomer Award, appeared in gorgeous dresses. Hikari Mitsushima and Sairi Ito also appeared as presenters, making for a gorgeous lineup.

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NHK’s secret plan to carry “BTS” to the Kohaku Uta Gassen at any cost

Toshiyuki Nishida’s Farewell Party Reminds Us of His “Glare” and “Tearful Drinking” He Revealed at a Bar as a Young Man in the Theater

A kiss as a punishment… An “Osaka Attender” reveals the reality of “drinking parties with female announcers and big-name comedians from TV stations in Osaka.

Kazuya Kamenashi Spotted in Tokyo Before Retirement Exuding Star Power

Five Years After COVID-19: Why “Sunset Sunrise” Touches Hearts

Yoko Minamino Wows Fans with Timeless Beauty at Closing Historic Theater

How Comedians Like Reiwa Roman’s Kuruma Takahira Fueled the Growth of Online Casinos

Osawa Akane Strides Boldly in Akasaka: Rising to the Top of the Beauty Industry!

[Illegal Online Casino Scandal] Exclusive Interview with “Reiwa Roman” Kuruma & “Toro Salmon” Kubota

The common denominator is “love for people”… “Honjamaka” Hidehiko Ishizuka’s insights from his visit to a mansion

Madame Dewi’s “Pet New Party” Sparks Backlash: Luxury Fur and Calls for Prioritizing People

Akiko-sama Shines! Ai Mikami’s Breakthrough as a Mission Controller with Unstoppable Teamwork!

Takako Matsu’s Romance Film a Surprise Hit! Her Cute Persona Wins Fans

Junichi Okada Spotted Picking Up a High-Protein Bento!

Legendary Director David Lynch Passes Away at 78 – The Visionary Behind Eraserhead

Yutaka Hasegawa Exposed Workplace Harassment 12 Years Ago—Fuji TV’s Investigation Cutoff Under Fire

Milet’s Secret Past – A Rising Star in Film and Music Yet Still Unrecognized Online

Kanna Hashimoto’s Omusubi: NHK Asadora Shifts Focus to Disasters

Beyond Yoko Oshita: Who’s Next for Wide! Scramble Saturday?

Kamenashi Hinted at Solo Career Before KAT-TUN’s Breakup

Exclusive Scoop of Reiwa Roman Takahira Kuruma’s Surprise Sleepover with a Stunning Beauty!

Luxury Car, Fine Dining, and a Surprise Guest Spark Buzz Online

Reiwa Roman’s Kuruma Takahira Apologizes as Online Casino Scandal Unfolds

Yumi Kawai, Wakana Matsumoto, and Sairi Ito Shine at the “Elan d’Or Awards 2025” Ceremony