 Hiroshi Ikushima has decided to refrain from performing for an indefinite period of time due to the sexual harassment and power harassment scandal. The talent of Ikushima Planning Office, of which he was the chairman, are also worried about the future of the company. What are they asking for in order to get rid of the "Ikushima color"?

Hiroshi Ikushima&#8217;s Indefinite Self-Ban Forces His Talent to Make a Decision and a Request

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

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 Special Edition of the Popular Serialization "Mai-ai" Days [Part 1

 Special edition of the popular series ""Mai-u~" Days"! Hidehiko Ishizuka and Maro Hikomaro, two food reporting professionals who have been visiting restaurants all over Japan and reporting comically and sincerely, talk about everything from how they met to their secret stories of food reporting.

Ishizuka &#038; Hikomaro: The Pride of Food Reporters in Reiwa!

 Takao Kawakami

 Fuji Television's compliance problems stemming from Masahiro Nakai's troubles with women. The ripples are now spreading throughout the TV world. Itiro Furudate, long-time host of the news program, spoke about the root of the problem. ......

Furudate&#8217;s Concern: Apathy in the TV Industry — Can That Show Be Fuji TV&#8217;s Savior?

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 Special Edition of the Popular Serialization "Mai-ai" Days (Part 2)

 This is a special edition of the popular series "Mai-ui~" Days! Hidehiko Ishizuka and Hikomaro have been visiting restaurants all over Japan and reporting comically and sincerely. The two food reportage professionals talk about their private life and their thoughts on the ever-changing TV industry.

Ishizuka &#038; Hikomaro: Insights on Impromptu Shoots and the Current TV Industry

 Shu Nishihara (Ogawa) Yusuke Kondo (Arai)

 With a number of major announcers from various stations having gone freelance over the past few years, FRIDAY called together a group of TV professionals to determine the "strongest female freelance announcer in Reiwa". After a heated debate, the "No. 1" was decided...

[Part 1] TV Pros Decide the Top Female Free Announcer of Reiwa!

 Keisuke Nishi, Sota Shima

 Former Fuji Television announcer Hitomi Nakamura said that she was told that she could refuse to have dinner with him, while freelance anchor Yuko Ando denied all rumors, saying that she had never even heard of him. What is the sense of discomfort you feel there?

&#8220;Never Heard of It&#8221;—Former Fuji Announcers Rejecting and Facing Outsider Struggles.

 Over the past few years, many of the top announcers at various stations have gone freelance, and FRIDAY called together a group of current TV professionals to determine the "strongest female freelance announcer in Reiwa. After a heated debate, the "No. 1" was...

Reiwa&#8217;s Top Female Free Announcer: Experts Debate the Winner!

 Kumataro Arai

 On Setsubun day, Naritasan Shinshoji Temple held its annual "Mamemaki" (bean-throwing ceremony), and Fuka Koshiba made an appearance. Koshiba Fuka made an appearance at the annual bean-throwing event at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. and even made a small mistake, her expression was full of cuteness.

Fuka Koshiba&#8217;s Adorable Charm at Naritasan Bean-Throwing Event!

 Kazuhiko NAKAMURA

 Serialization: The Staff Saw It All! Weekly Inside story of Television

 Fuji Television Network has been rocked by allegations that a senior programming executive was involved in former "SMAP" star Masahiro Nakai's troubles with women. As is well known, Fuji Television added fuel to the fire by limiting media participation and banning video recording at a press conference held recently.

Talent Exodus and Sponsor Loss: Fuji TV&#8217;s Industry Reputation in Crisis

 Former announcer Utane Aoki has accused Fuji Television executives and comedians of sexual harassment. Now she confesses that she received a "death threat. The "culprit" is ......

Ex-Announcer YouTuber Warns as Death Threat Maker Apologizes, Faces Legal Action

 A couple showed up at Toba Aquarium just after 16:00 on a weekday in mid-January. To their surprise, the man was actor Ryo Katsuji. Katsuji has been divorced from former AKB48 member Atsuko Maeda for less than three years, but his date at the aquarium was...?

Ryo Katsuji&#8217;s Date with 11-Year-Younger Actress, 4 Years After Maeda Divorce

 Kazuhiko Nakamura, Shinji Hasuo

 Hiroyuki Sato

 The damage caused by the "Nakai shock" to Fuji TV is estimated to be in excess of 23 billion yen. Fuji has internal reserves, so they will be able to survive for a while, but the subcontracted production companies are now in a difficult situation. The time of trial has come suddenly. ......

280 Yen per Hour and Mall Warmth: Fuji TV Staff&#8217;s Cry for Help

 Popular American singer Post Malone, who has been described as a "modern rock star," made a secret visit to Japan. When fans found out about this, they speculated, "Did he evacuate because of the wildfires in Los Angeles? Did he evacuate because of the wildfires in Los Angeles? When fans asked him about it, he answered, "Actually?

Post Malone Spotted in Nihonbashi Assures Fans His Home is Safe

 On January 27, Hiroshi Ikushima, a freelance announcer, suddenly dropped his regular TV program and announced that he was suspending his entertainment activities. It was revealed that he had been sexually harassing and power-harassing his staff and others. ......

Hiroshi Ikushima&#8217;s Abrupt Dismissal: Executives&#8217; Sudden Order, &#8220;Don&#8217;t Touch Your Smartphone&#8221;

 Junsei Todoroki

 The comment by yokozuna council member Shunichi Tokura that "not all Mongolian yokozuna had the dignity of yokozuna" caused a stir when he was nominating Toyoshoryu for yokozuna. However, there was a hidden "true meaning" behind these words. Let's take a look at what he said.

Shunichi Tokura&#8217;s Controversial Statement on Mongolian Yokozuna

 Masaki Sone

 Koichiro Umeki

 A model, actress, designer, and businesswoman. A model, actress, designer, and businesswoman, this talented woman with many faces chose a gravure photo book as the culmination of her entertainment career. She tells a secret story about the photo shoot in Vietnam.

 Model, actress, designer, and businesswoman... Moeka Nozaki, who has many faces, released her first gravure photo book after 15 years in her career. She talks about the impetus behind the publication of her fans' long-awaited photo book, as well as some of the secret stories from the photo shoot in Vietnam.



Moeka Nozaki: &#8220;I’ll Evolve Like Phu Quoc Island!&#8221;

 Tetsuko TAKEMOTO

 Ruriko Kojima's husband, businessman Kota Kitamura, passed away on February 4 after being rushed to the hospital. About a month earlier, the couple had been at LEGOLAND with their one-year-old toddler. A visitor who was there gave a detailed account of the couple's condition at that time.

Ruriko Kojima Enjoys Joyful Family Moment at Legoland with Over an Hour of Happy Chatting

 Koichi Kikuchi (1st) Katsuhiko Nakamura (2nd) Toshihiro Nakaikawa (3rd) Sota Shima (4th, 5th) Keisuke Nishi (6th)

 The "true face" of a super idol that only FRIDAY could capture

 Masahiro Nakai, who reigned at the top of the TV world for more than 30 years, has retired from show business, and we take a look back at the "real face" of the superstar and part of his illustrious history, as captured only by FRIDAY.

The Full Text and Photo Reveal the 30-Year History of the Man Who Ended SMAP&#8217;s Reunion

 Masahiro Nakai retired from show business due to trouble with a woman. Fuji Television has set up a "third-party committee" to investigate the Nakai issue, but it is said that only employees are being investigated. In the meantime, voices against Mr. Nakai are growing ......

Fuji&#8217;s third-party committee interviewed only employees&#8230;Confused information and false rumors have increased the &#8220;demand for accountability&#8221; from Masahiro Nakai.

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 It was like a different kind of fun than the club activities of my junior high and high school days!

 Former NTV announcer Akira Fukuzawa first fell in love with table tennis at the age of 42, when he left the company to go freelance. Now known as a great table tennis enthusiast, Fukuzawa gives an impassioned 60-minute speech on the "superb appeal" of table tennis.

Interview with Akira Fukuzawa, Former Nippon TV Announcer &#8220;Super Attraction&#8221; of Table Tennis, which he realized when he met again at the age of 42

 Miyu Iketani

 In this column, Miyu Iketani, a female graduate student, writes about her "Diary of an Unusual Student" No. 8 "Manners while Traveling Abroad are Difficult!

 While I have lovely friends around me who are looking forward to their trip to Japan, I often see videos on SNS saying that "Chinese tourists are too ill-mannered," and I feel the difference in temperature between the two. What do you mean by "bad manners" in the first place?

Column in Serial] Former TV TOKYO&#8217;s Miyu Iketani Thinks &#8220;Bad Manners of Chinese Tourists! Problem

 Aida En

 More than 400 members of the press gathered for Fuji Television's "redo press conference," but there was no presence of "entertainment reporters" among them. This reminds us of the presence of the "entertainment desk," but what are their roles and pocketbooks?

Who is the &#8220;entertainment desk&#8221; that we don&#8217;t hear about anymore?　What is the role of the &#8220;entertainment desk&#8221;?

 Former head of the Culture and Society Department of Tokyo Sports Newspaper

 Takeshi Kinugawa (Governor Saito), Afro (Lively)

 Social networking sites have become a major factor in influencing public opinion. In the Hyogo gubernatorial election, Governor Motohiko Saito's relationship with a PR firm has been called into question, but in Hollywood as well, PR people systematically use SNS to induce public opinion and ......

Lively and Amber Heard Expose Hollywood&#8217;s Defamation Campaign

 Aika Kanda

 No.76] Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Over the New Year's holidays, Aika Kanda visited Amsterdam with her mother and daughter. After applauding the "Anaconda Bridge," one of their destinations, they finally arrived on New Year's Eve. In Amsterdam, there is an unusual custom that people are allowed to set off firecrackers freely...

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Hiroshi Ikushima’s Indefinite Self-Ban Forces His Talent to Make a Decision and a Request

Ishizuka & Hikomaro: The Pride of Food Reporters in Reiwa!

Furudate’s Concern: Apathy in the TV Industry — Can That Show Be Fuji TV’s Savior?

Ishizuka & Hikomaro: Insights on Impromptu Shoots and the Current TV Industry

[Part 1] TV Pros Decide the Top Female Free Announcer of Reiwa!

“Never Heard of It”—Former Fuji Announcers Rejecting and Facing Outsider Struggles.

Reiwa’s Top Female Free Announcer: Experts Debate the Winner!

Fuka Koshiba’s Adorable Charm at Naritasan Bean-Throwing Event!

Talent Exodus and Sponsor Loss: Fuji TV’s Industry Reputation in Crisis

Ex-Announcer YouTuber Warns as Death Threat Maker Apologizes, Faces Legal Action

Ryo Katsuji’s Date with 11-Year-Younger Actress, 4 Years After Maeda Divorce

280 Yen per Hour and Mall Warmth: Fuji TV Staff’s Cry for Help

Post Malone Spotted in Nihonbashi Assures Fans His Home is Safe

Hiroshi Ikushima’s Abrupt Dismissal: Executives’ Sudden Order, “Don’t Touch Your Smartphone”

Shunichi Tokura’s Controversial Statement on Mongolian Yokozuna

Moeka Nozaki: “I’ll Evolve Like Phu Quoc Island!”

Ruriko Kojima Enjoys Joyful Family Moment at Legoland with Over an Hour of Happy Chatting

The Full Text and Photo Reveal the 30-Year History of the Man Who Ended SMAP’s Reunion

Fuji’s third-party committee interviewed only employees…Confused information and false rumors have increased the “demand for accountability” from Masahiro Nakai.

Interview with Akira Fukuzawa, Former Nippon TV Announcer “Super Attraction” of Table Tennis, which he realized when he met again at the age of 42

Column in Serial] Former TV TOKYO’s Miyu Iketani Thinks “Bad Manners of Chinese Tourists! Problem

Who is the “entertainment desk” that we don’t hear about anymore?　What is the role of the “entertainment desk”?

Lively and Amber Heard Expose Hollywood’s Defamation Campaign

Aika Kanda’s Exciting New Year in the Netherlands: The Evolved Mother-Daughter Bond

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Hiroshi Ikushima’s Indefinite Self-Ban Forces His Talent to Make a Decision and a Request

Ishizuka & Hikomaro: The Pride of Food Reporters in Reiwa!

Furudate’s Concern: Apathy in the TV Industry — Can That Show Be Fuji TV’s Savior?

Ishizuka & Hikomaro: Insights on Impromptu Shoots and the Current TV Industry

[Part 1] TV Pros Decide the Top Female Free Announcer of Reiwa!

“Never Heard of It”—Former Fuji Announcers Rejecting and Facing Outsider Struggles.

Reiwa’s Top Female Free Announcer: Experts Debate the Winner!

Fuka Koshiba’s Adorable Charm at Naritasan Bean-Throwing Event!

Talent Exodus and Sponsor Loss: Fuji TV’s Industry Reputation in Crisis

Ex-Announcer YouTuber Warns as Death Threat Maker Apologizes, Faces Legal Action

Ryo Katsuji’s Date with 11-Year-Younger Actress, 4 Years After Maeda Divorce

280 Yen per Hour and Mall Warmth: Fuji TV Staff’s Cry for Help

Post Malone Spotted in Nihonbashi Assures Fans His Home is Safe

Hiroshi Ikushima’s Abrupt Dismissal: Executives’ Sudden Order, “Don’t Touch Your Smartphone”

Shunichi Tokura’s Controversial Statement on Mongolian Yokozuna

Moeka Nozaki: “I’ll Evolve Like Phu Quoc Island!”

Ruriko Kojima Enjoys Joyful Family Moment at Legoland with Over an Hour of Happy Chatting

The Full Text and Photo Reveal the 30-Year History of the Man Who Ended SMAP’s Reunion

Fuji’s third-party committee interviewed only employees…Confused information and false rumors have increased the “demand for accountability” from Masahiro Nakai.

Interview with Akira Fukuzawa, Former Nippon TV Announcer “Super Attraction” of Table Tennis, which he realized when he met again at the age of 42

Column in Serial] Former TV TOKYO’s Miyu Iketani Thinks “Bad Manners of Chinese Tourists! Problem

Who is the “entertainment desk” that we don’t hear about anymore? What is the role of the “entertainment desk”?

Lively and Amber Heard Expose Hollywood’s Defamation Campaign

Aika Kanda’s Exciting New Year in the Netherlands: The Evolved Mother-Daughter Bond

Who is the “entertainment desk” that we don’t hear about anymore?　What is the role of the “entertainment desk”?