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 Keitaro Haga

 Miku Tanaka, a gravure idol, model, actress, and goodwill ambassador for her hometown of Kumamoto, has been playing a variety of fascinating roles in TV dramas. A successful girl with many different faces reveals what her life in Tokyo is like.

 A former member of HKT48, she is now a gravure idol, model, actress, and goodwill ambassador for her hometown, Kumamoto. Miku Tanaka, a super-successful girl with many different faces, appears on the cover! She reveals her views on love and her life in Tokyo.

Miku Tanaka Reveals Favorite Drink Is Kumamoto’s Hakutake Shiro Rice Shochu

 Takero Yui

 Actress Nagiko Tono was announced to have passed away on July 17. It was 14 days after her unidentified body was found in her apartment. This magazine witnessed her appearance at ......

Nagiko Tono’s Passing Announced — She Was Last Seen in an Unexpected Place

 On July 5, seven groups of STARTO talents performed a "shuffle medley" on "THE MUSIC DAY" (NTV), which drew a great response. But on the other hand, the groups that did not perform also became a topic of discussion. ......

STARTO’s Future Power Dynamics Revealed in Nippon TV Music Special

 Comedy researcher. Freelance editor/writer. Former band member, former broadcaster. Loves all kinds of entertainment. Published "Shimura Ken Theory" (Asahi Shinbun Publishing) in April 2021. Currently updating his personal website, "Immortal Writing Blues. http://s-akira.jp/

 Asahi Suzuki

 Sugizo

 Kamomen Taru's Udai Iwasaki was a judge for the first-ever "Double Impact - Manzai & Kontô Dual Talent No. 1 Contest" held this year, and also became a finalist as a challenger himself.

Kamomental’s U-dai Iwasaki on Post-KOC Struggles and Becoming a Genius

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Shinji Hasuo

 Fuji Television's problems stemming from Masahiro Nakai's trouble with a woman, and with the airing of a "verification program" on July 6, commercial companies are beginning to return to Fuji Television. In the midst of such turmoil, former "TOKIO" member Taichi Kokubun, who suspended his entertainment activities for noncompliance, was ......

Nakai-Kokubun Clash Exposes Deference to Former Johnny’s Agency

 Yusuke Kondo Keitaro Nakagawa Shinji Hasuo

 Each of the five members showed their individuality, and unexpected programs were also ranked.

 Arashi" has announced that it will break up after its concert tour next spring, and FRIDAY has conducted an independent survey by a TV viewing data analysis company to rank the "degree to which you are hooked" on the dramas and commercials in which the members appear!

Arashi Tops “Most Captivating Drama &#038; Commercial Presence” Ranking as “VIVANT” and “What Will You Do, Ieyasu?” Compete for Position

 After winning the "King of Conte" in 2001, Iwasaki launched the theater company Kamomen Taru. Through twists and turns, Kamomentaru's Udai Iwasaki, 46, has received high acclaim beyond the boundaries of genres. What is the path that such a "genius" has taken?

U-dai Iwasaki Reveals the Comedy That Filled a Void in Him

 On July 13, one week before the Upper House election, Ayaka Ogawa, an announcer of "NEWS23," was seen in front of JR Akihabara Station. On that day, Yuichiro Tamaki, the representative of the People's Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), gave a speech, and she interviewed him directly.

Ayaka Ogawa of News23 Confronts Yuichiro Tamaki in Akihabara—Quashes Rumors of LDP-Driven Resignation

 Etsuko Motokawa (sports writer)

 Hiroyuki Komatsu (1st and 2nd photos)

 Philippe Troussier, former coach of Japan's national soccer team, had an interpreter who settled in Japan.

 Florent Dabadie was the interpreter for Philippe Troussier, who led Japan's national soccer team to the World Cup in Japan and South Korea. Since then, he has lived in Japan and appeared in "Asadora," a Japanese TV drama, as well as an actor. Mr. Dabadie reveals the inside story of "Troussier Japan.

[Full Text] Florent Dabadie Reveals Untold Stories of the Japan National Team and His Morning Drama Appearance

 Shinsuke Sakai

 Takero Yui (1st photo)

 It has been more than 10 days since the body of Nagiko Tono was found at her home, but her safety is still unknown. Her former manager, Mr. A, who was concerned about her welfare, opened up and told us about her attitude toward her career in the entertainment industry.

Nagiko Tono’s Former Manager Shares Her All-Out Devotion to Entertainment

 Shinya Nishizaki

 Sara Konishi

 Karen Suzuki

 Comedian Angora Muranaga's photo book "Standard Form" will be released on July 16. In an interview, Angora Muranaga herself talks about the appeal of her latest photo book and how she deals with comedy today.

Angora Muracho Opens Up About Comedy and Gravure in Candid Photo Book

 Shinji Hasuo (Mr. Nakai) and Kazuhiko Nakamura (President Shimizu)

 Fuji TV held its general shareholders meeting on June 25 and aired a verification program on July 6. ......

Fuji TV Softens Legal Stance on Masahiro Nakai as Major Sponsors Resume Commercials

 Yuri Adachi (Jojima, Nagase) Kojiro Yamada (Matsuoka) Yasuko Sakaguchi (Yamaguchi, Kokubu)

 Loved by the "Empress," TOKIO participated in "Kohaku" for 24 years in a row, but the show ended without a hitch.

 Just five days after the "Kokubu shock," TOKIO's 30-year history came to an abrupt end. TOKIO was a rock band that had been treated as an outlier, but former president Julie Fujishima pushed them to stardom. Gone with the "empress"...

TOKIO Breaks Up! Exclusive Look at Three Decades of Triumphs and Trials

 Kumataro Arai

 On July 5, the Japan men's national basketball team held a training game at the Ariake Arena, and Suzu Hirose made an appearance. Hirose did a stellar job of reporting from the field, but she forgot about her job and had a lot of fun at the live action. Let's take a look at the changes in her expression.

Suzu Hirose Cheers Loudly at Basketball Game—Totally Hooked as a Fan

 On July 9, "TV TOKYO Music Festival 2025 - Summer" was broadcast live. Originally, the MC was supposed to be Taichi Kokubun, but Hitomi Tanaka served as the MC for 4 hours and 25 minutes by herself. Looking tired, she headed to .......

Hitomi Tanaka Covers for Kokubun’s Blunder at TV Tokyo Music Fest—Seen Unwinding at Chinese Diner

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 The Korean idol group "NewJeans" has been on hiatus since March of this year due to a dispute with their agency. The turmoil surrounding the top idol group, which has even been called "post-BTS," has yet to be resolved.

NewJeans Faces Setback as Agency Feud Deepens 4 Months Into Hiatus

 In early July, Haruka Fukuhara was spotted at the Tama Zoo station filming Fuji's "Geki 9" drama "Tomorrow Will Be a Better Day". Despite the scorching sun, she had a fresh smile on her face, and the staff were caught up in the smiles.

Haruka Fukuhara Shines in First Fuji Monday Drama Lead—A Refreshing Contrast to Berabou

 The only duo to participate in TikTok?　An interview with Takehiro Kimoto and Takayuki Kinoshita about the Ultimate Fighting style, where everything is laid bare by the numbers (Part 2)

 No editing or direction allowed. TKO is challenging the ultimate battle on TikTok, a platform where numbers are used to expose the power of the duo. The two talk about how they got there, the possibilities they discovered, the challenges they face, and their vision for the future.

The ultimate battle of the TikTok battle between Takehiro Kimoto✕ Takayuki Kinoshita and the drama of the TikTok battle

 Kojiro Yamada (Mr. Minato) and Keisuke Nishi (Ishibashi)

 Fuji Television Network, Inc. aired a verification program on July 6. Former president Koichi Minato and former senior managing director Ryo Ohta appeared on the program and testified to Fuji's surprising "corporate structure. A comedy duo who had been immersed in Fuji's corporate structure appeared on .......

Announcers are fine cabarets.&#8221; Fuji TV&#8217;s verified program is having a major impact&#8230; Tunnels will &#8220;disappear from terrestrial broadcasting the day they disappear from the airwaves.

 No editing or direction is allowed. TKO and Takehiro Kimoto take on the ultimate world of TikTok, where everything is measured in numbers and no one is seen in the flesh.

 No editing or directing is allowed. TikTok live is a place where numbers are used to expose the power of the performers. TKO is challenging the stage of the ultimate gachinko battle as a duo. The two talk about the process, the possibilities they discovered, the challenges they face, and their vision for the future.

TKO Takehiro Kimoto✕Takayuki Kinoshita &#8220;A world line where an old man in his fifties wins the world with TikTok&#8221; &#8211; The duo hit it out of the park!

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

 AP/Afro

 Brad Pitt's movie "F1" is a worldwide hit. What are some of the "mishaps" he had in the film? ......

Brad Pitt’s F1 Hit Had a Bumpy Road—From Flatulence to Filming Trouble

 Aika Kanda

 No.89] Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Aika Kanda says it's been a while since she rode the Yamanote Line late at night, and as she recalls her days at NHK and is in a sentimental mood... a man sits down next to her and does something that makes her think, "This guy...he's for real! Seriously?) ), I became angry. They asked for help from the person sitting next to them. ......

Aika Kanda Rides the Yamanote Line at Night—What She Saw and Felt

 Shu Nishihara Afro (3rd)

 Korean actress Park Shin Hye attended an event in Tokyo in late June. After the event, she smiled and waved from her car to the delight of her fans! How did she go from a child actress to one of Korea's top stars?

Park Shin-hye’s Flawless Post-Event Moment Wins Over Japanese Fans

 Yosuke Kubozuka's "aura" was amazing as he showed up at Tokyo Station for the opening greeting of the movie "Frontline"! He was dressed in bright white and red, which surprised even the foreign tourists. He was dressed in all white and red, which surprised even the foreign tourists. He was truly a "king" in his own right.

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