 Kazuki Shimomura

 Hitoko Goto

 Keizo Kuroda (Iris)

 Special Interview - Part 2

 Hitomi Kuroki has been taking on the challenges of film and stage as an actress and director. The top actress, whose career has already spanned more than 40 years and who has appeared in more than 200 productions, talks about what she feels in her work as a director and producer, and about the "72-hour rule," which she says is the driving force behind her work.

Hitomi Kuroki on Living with Grace and Acting When the Moment Comes

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 13th), Toshiaki Ichihara, Sota Shima, Yuri Adachi, Takeshi Kinugawa, Shinichi Tachibana,

 The youthfulness of Aya Ueto, who threw out the first pitch at the official game of the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks on March 28, has become a topic of conversation. SNS is also raving about her "cuteness" that makes it hard to believe that she will turn 40 this year. Here are some photos taken by this magazine of Ueto looking the same as she has for the past 20 years.

Aya Ueto Timeless Charm Stunning Photos as She Turns 40

 Kyodo News

 He was in good health until just before ...... On April 8, Ryo Yamada, a popular comedian of Yoshimoto Shinki Gekijo, died suddenly of "congestive heart failure." He was 51 years old, and had performed in a comedy festival in Shanghai in November 2024, and was eager to continue performing on stage.

Yoshimoto New Comedy&#8217;s Ryo Yamada Dies Suddenly, Heart Failure Risks Highlighted

 Kazuhiko NAKAMURA

 A sports newspaper reported that Takuya Kimura has proposed the revival of "Cowcon," or "countdown live" held by the former Johnny's. A source close to the matter said, "He is strongly motivated by his desire to help his juniors. A source close to the matter mentioned the possibility, saying, "He has a strong desire to do this for his juniors.

Kimura Takuya&#8217;s Two-Year Hidden Desire to Revive Kouhaku Countdown for Junior Artists

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Mai Sasaki reigned over the karaoke world with the catchphrase "the strongest junior high school student that everyone fears" on the popular TV Tokyo program "Karaoke Battle. She made her major label debut in September 2011. ......

Mai Sasaki on the Weight and Challenges of the &#8220;Karaoke☆Battle Four Heavenly Kings&#8221;

 Yusuke Kondo

 Terufumi Kiriyama of "WEST." and his wife Maiko Kano, a former Japanese women's volleyball player, have been criticized for their controversial "smelling" behavior since their relationship was first revealed, even after their marriage. At a recent concert, Kiriyama's careless comments have caused an uproar among fans.

Teruyuki Kiriyama and Maiko Kano Spark Buzz With Bold Exchanges Fans Call Couple Provocation

 Shinji Hasuo

 Fuji Television has suffered a devastating blow from Masahiro Nakai's troubles with women, including a serious loss of sponsors. Dalton, one of Fuji's major shareholders, named Mr. Jun Fukuda of STARTO as a candidate for outside director...

STARTO’s Jun Fukuda Faces Strong Pushback Over Fuji TV Outside Director Role

 Kumataro Arai

 In early April, Misato Ugaki was spotted wearing a beret and round glasses on location for a drama at Kanda Myojin. Ugaki was relaxed during the shoot and in between, and completely exuded the aura of an actress.

Misato Ugaki Channels a Funky Vibe in Beret and Round Glasses During Drama Shoot at Kanda Myojin

 Shu NISHIHARA

 Her boyfriend is a colleague of Satomi Ishihara's husband! After graduating from the group at the age of 17, she has been active as a model and actress.

 In early April, an eye-catching beauty was seen at a high-class restaurant in Tokyo. She is a former member of Morning Musume。 and currently working as an actress. After enjoying dinner with a man, they went to a luxury townhouse together. This woman is Satomi Ishihara's...

Koharu Kusumi Enjoys Romantic Dinner and Tower Apartment Date with Elite Investment Banker

 Ippei Hara

 It was announced that "Downtown DX," Downtown's flagship program in which the duo is on a leave of absence, will end with the June 26th broadcast. What is the thinking behind this? ......

Hitoshi Matsumoto and Masatoshi Hamada End Downtown DX Shocking and Confusing the TV Network

 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. Worked with Toshiaki Megumi in the duo "Honjamaka," 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

 Honjamaka" Hidehiko Ishizuka's ″Mayday to Love You″ vol.15

 In this episode of "Honjamaka," Hidehiko Ishizuka talks about his favorite Showa-era TV programs. This time, Ishizuka talks about his favorite TV programs from the Showa era, including "Up Down Quiz" and "One Million Yen Quiz Hunter".

Nostalgic Delights: Hidehiko Ishizuka&#8217;s Favorite Showa-Era TV Shows

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

 Molly Riley/White House/ZUMA Press/Afro

 President Trump has declared tariff hikes on various countries. In particular, he declared additional tariffs of 145% on Chinese goods and 125% on Chinese websites. The "tariff war" has entered into a never-ending war, and Xi Jinping's "move" is ......

China Hits Back at Trump Tariffs by Targeting Hollywood A Retaliation with Deeper Stakes

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 On April 12, Akari Takaishi, the lead actress of the movie "Ghost Killer," which is currently in theaters, took the stage to greet the audience. She wowed the audience in a one-piece dress with a large floral pattern. She spoke passionately about the action scenes.

Akari Takaishi Dazzles in Tight Dress at Stage Greeting Exuding Charm as Upcoming Morning Drama Lead

 Takero Yui (2nd) and Kazuhiko Nakamura (3rd)

 After reading the report of the third-party committee, she decided to open her mouth... She was once in an adulterous relationship and is now in legal trouble.

 She told us that she was having an affair with a former Fuji executive, Mr. B, and was in legal trouble with him. Mr. B is a 'monster' created by the TV industry," she said.

Former Female AD Reveals Fuji&#8217;s B-san is a Monster Created by the Television Industry After Sexual Assault Experience

 Gracie Abrams, the "post-Taylor Swift" diva, made her first visit to Japan. After her live concert, she headed to a high-end Japanese beef restaurant in Akasaka. When she came outside, there was a large crowd of fans waiting for her. ......

Next-Gen Pop Star Spotted at Horiemon’s Exclusive Eatery Following Sold-Out Concert

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (Entertainment Journalist)

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Mrs. Devi was arrested on charges of assaulting a female employee of her private office. She has caused various troubles in the past, but why doesn't she disappear from TV? ......

Madame Dewi&#8217;s TV Presence Continues Despite Assault Allegation Insider Reveals Why

 Kimpuri and Sho Sakurai performed together in a live rugby match! This is a collaboration project between "Kintore", the TV show of "Kimpuri", and "Japan Rugby League One". Rugby expert Sho Sakurai of "Arashi" joined them.

Kaito Takahashi’s Natural Charm Shines in Rugby Commentary with Sho Sakurai

 Miyu Iketani

 In this final installment of "A Graduate Student's Diary," Miyu Iketani, a female student at a graduate school in Tokyo, looks back on her life in China and the "one answer" she found there. Ikeya looks back on her life in China and the "one answer" she arrived at.

 The final installment in the series by former TV TOKYO announcer Miyu Iketani. She looks back on the "one idea" she arrived at while living and studying in China, along with her six-month series.

The final installment of &#8220;What I realized in a foreign country&#8221; by Miyu Iketani, a former TV TOKYO announcer.

 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

 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!

 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.

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Hitomi Kuroki on Living with Grace and Acting When the Moment Comes

Aya Ueto Timeless Charm Stunning Photos as She Turns 40

Yoshimoto New Comedy’s Ryo Yamada Dies Suddenly, Heart Failure Risks Highlighted

Kimura Takuya’s Two-Year Hidden Desire to Revive Kouhaku Countdown for Junior Artists

Mai Sasaki on the Weight and Challenges of the “Karaoke☆Battle Four Heavenly Kings”

Teruyuki Kiriyama and Maiko Kano Spark Buzz With Bold Exchanges Fans Call Couple Provocation

STARTO’s Jun Fukuda Faces Strong Pushback Over Fuji TV Outside Director Role

Misato Ugaki Channels a Funky Vibe in Beret and Round Glasses During Drama Shoot at Kanda Myojin

Koharu Kusumi Enjoys Romantic Dinner and Tower Apartment Date with Elite Investment Banker

Hitoshi Matsumoto and Masatoshi Hamada End Downtown DX Shocking and Confusing the TV Network

Nostalgic Delights: Hidehiko Ishizuka’s Favorite Showa-Era TV Shows

China Hits Back at Trump Tariffs by Targeting Hollywood A Retaliation with Deeper Stakes

Akari Takaishi Dazzles in Tight Dress at Stage Greeting Exuding Charm as Upcoming Morning Drama Lead

Former Female AD Reveals Fuji’s B-san is a Monster Created by the Television Industry After Sexual Assault Experience

Next-Gen Pop Star Spotted at Horiemon’s Exclusive Eatery Following Sold-Out Concert

Madame Dewi’s TV Presence Continues Despite Assault Allegation Insider Reveals Why

Kaito Takahashi’s Natural Charm Shines in Rugby Commentary with Sho Sakurai

The final installment of “What I realized in a foreign country” by Miyu Iketani, a former TV TOKYO announcer.

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