 Kazuhiko NAKAMURA

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

 NHK announced that it will resume the use of talents from the former Johnny's office in its programs. The late Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault scandal brought to light, resulting in a string of cancellations of programs and commercials by the agency's talent, but the subsequent compensation and measures taken to prevent a recurrence of the scandal are being evaluated.

Comeback and Re-Evaluation of Former Johnny&#8217;s Talent

 Yusuke Kondo (1st), Shinji Sakamoto (2nd), Yasuko Sakaguchi (3rd, 4th)

 It has been announced that Nana Seino will play the lead role in "119 Emergency Call", the first drama series to be broadcast on the January 9, 2013 season. The reason for her decision to move from the agency she had been with for 11 years in May 2010 was a hot topic of conversation.

Seino Nana Dares to Bare: Her Bold Love Scene and First Lead Role in a Monday 9 p.m. Drama

 Shima Sota

 About 10 days before actress Mitsuki Takahata (32) and actor Masaki Okada (35) announced their marriage, this magazine saw Takahata at the peak of her happiness.

Mitsuki Takahata Heads to Husband Masaki Okada&#8217;s Apartment After a Night Out with Actor Friends

 Keisuke Nishi

 In early November, Akira Kawashima, 45, of Kirin, was spotted walking at a brisk pace in Akasaka, Tokyo! In September, "Lavit! has surpassed 1.5 million TVer subscribers in September, and Kawashima's rapid progress continues unabated.

Akira Kawashima’s Solo Stop After “Love it!”

 Akihito Saijo

 In the November 29 issue of FRIDAY, she boldly shows off her first photogravure in about two years!

 Minna Owada (25) appeared in the November 29 issue of FRIDAY!　In this special interview, she talks about her impressions of her first photo shoot for the magazine in about two years, the "changes" that have occurred in her, and her feelings about her life as it is.

Former AKB48 member Minna Owada speaks for the first time about &#8220;the reality of being 25 years old.

 Miyu Iketani

 Former Teletext announcer Miyu Iketani met a "rival in China" that even her husband was nervous about!

 Former TV TOKYO announcer Miyu Iketani met a friend in China who has a "special ability. And her husband who has the same ability..! In the third installment of "A Graduate Student's Unusual Study Abroad in China," Miyu Iketani, a female graduate student, talks about how she has no boyfriend who is more perfect than her girlfriends!

Former TV TOKYO announcer Miyu Iketani meets a rival in China that even her husband is nervous about!

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 Gradle Yoko Kumada is taking on a new challenge. She is going to participate in the world pole dancing competition. She has been pole dancing for about 3 years. We closely observe her beautiful but hard training!　We hope you will enjoy watching her super-serious and bewitching performance.

Feels like I&#8217;ve circled the globe&#8221;&#8230;Participates in the World Pole Dance Championships! Yoko Kumada&#8217;s &#8220;Intense but Beautiful Pole Dancing&#8221; closely filmed

 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. He was active as a member of "Honjamaka," a duo with Toshiaki Megumi, 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

 This time, Hidehiko Ishizuka of "Honjamaka" talks about the "heroes of the debutante" Ugandan tigers. In this episode, Ishizuka talks about the legend of the Ugandan tiger, the hero of fat celebrities. He says, "I learned the proper way to be a fatty on TV.

Ishizuka&#8217;s Respect for Uganda Tora: Hero of Fat Talent

 On November 19, the contestants for the 75th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen were announced, but for the second year in a row, STARTO's talent did not participate in the event. NHK had been thinking of increasing the number of enka and uta singers for that occasion since the spring.

Back to Basics: Behind the Scenes of Kōhaku Singer Selection

 Dai Matsumoto

 Yasuhisa Kikuchi

 Nemaru, who has undergone a beautiful transformation from an "innocent girl" to an "adult woman," is scheduled to star in a stage production in December and release a photo book in February next year, and will continue to make rapid progress in gravure, drama, and stage performances.

 Shida Onde, aka Nemaru, who is taking the gravure world by storm, will release two photo books simultaneously from FRIDAY and Gendai Weekly in February next year. The locations chosen were Taiwan and the Goto Islands in Nagasaki. Here is a look back at the photo shoot.

Nene Shida: I Ate Ramen Five Times a Week! [Cover Girl]

 Aika Kanda

 No.70] Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Today is an important "training day" that will determine my social status next year, says Aika Kanda, who has decided to make two round trips from Haneda Airport to Naha Airport in Okinawa, where she has no business, in order to maintain the highest rank of JAL member status. Now it was time for her to go on her training...

Aika Kanda&#8217;s Haneda-Naha Status Journey &#8211; Part 1

 Kumataro Arai

 On November 13, Aya Oomasa made an appearance at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony held at Omotesando Hills. She charmed the audience in a gorgeous black shoulder-length dress. When the press asked her how she spent Christmas this year, she answered...

Aya Ōmasa Stuns in a Gorgeous Dress at the &#8216;Omotesando Hills&#8217; Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

 In early November, Hikaru Takahashi appeared at the lighting ceremony of Christmas lights at the Tokyo Sky Tree. Dressed all in white, Takahashi shone like an "angel. The general public was surprised to see her outside the venue.

Hikaru Takahashi&#8217;s Angel-like Photos After Skytree Lighting Strolling Through Solamachi

 Haruki Honda (1st and 9th pictures), Katsumi Ishida, Shinya Inui (3rd and 4th pictures), Toshihiro Nakaikawa, Yukiko Fukuyama, Sota Shima (7th and 8th pictures)

 Tomoyoshi Miura, a.k.a. "King Kazu," who played in the final game of the JFL season, has declared that he will continue to play for the team next season. This magazine has reported on Kazu up to now. Here is a look back with many images, including his solo play at a high-class cabaret club in Yokozuna.

Tomoyoshi Miura Declares to Continue Next Season: Flamboyant Photos from Ginza Club and Yokohama

 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster/Video Producer)

 NHK's TV drama series "Omusubi" has been the subject of much controversy. The heroine, Kanna Hashimoto, is a highly acclaimed actress and was selected for the role with her full potential. ......

NHK&#8217;s Morning Drama Omusubi Starring Kanna Hashimoto Sparks Debate Over Its Earthquake Depiction

 Hirotsuru Fujiyama

 Takayuki Ogawauchi (1st photo)

 Kimimaro Ayakoji made his breakthrough with his tongue-in-cheek comic stories centered around "Aru Aru" (a certain thing that happens to middle-aged people). If you haven't seen him on TV lately, check out ...... for a close-up look at his life in his 70s, living off the land and working on his farm, "making new material with vegetables every day!

Kimimaro Ayanokôji Trades TV Fame for Farming by Lake Kawaguchi

 In mid-November, Minayo Watanabe was walking with her husband in Shin-Osaka station. Surrounding them were many male fans. Watanabe gave them seven ekiben as a gift. The passersby who were there were also surprised to see her.

Is Seven Bento Enough? Minayo Watanabe Surrounded by Fans at Shin-Osaka Station

 Takero Yui

 Serialization: What the Staff Saw! Weekly Inside story of Television

 As previously reported in this series, commercial broadcasters are drastically cutting back on production costs in the wake of the TV recession. In the midst of this situation, the October 12 broadcast of "Kuromi no Hiromi (Kuromi's Hiromi)," an attempt to do away with camera crews, has become the talk of the industry.

TV cuts costs with shocking camera-less shows using smartphone footage!

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (ILLIT)

 On November 20, the "battle" between Min Hee-jin, the "foster parent" of NewJeans, and HYBE, the parent company, and Min's company, is becoming more and more complicated. This is likely to affect the group's future activities...

NewJeans&#8217; Agency Battle Sparks Growing Concerns

 Ippei Hara (Hamada, Ariyoshi) Keisuke Nishi (Imada, Daigo) Yusuke Kondo (Arita) Takao Kawakami (Uchimura)

 While the big-name talents were losing money and "Chidori" and "Kamaitachi" were making great strides, it was that duo that dominated the top spot!

 With the rise of Internet TV, terrestrial TV stations are facing a difficult situation. This time, FRIDAY obtained a certain "salary list. Our editorial department has ranked them and analyzed them to find out who is the real powerhouse.

Exclusive: Secret Salary List of MC Comedians – Arai 800K, Chidori 1M, Who’s No. 1?

 Masao Kurihara

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of FRIDAY, Shinji Yamashita, who played Kenji Takizawa, and Yasuo Miyata, who played Mitsuo Morita, talked about the behind-the-scenes stories of the drama "School Wars," which aired in 1984 and caused a surge of rugby clubs across Japan.

40th Anniversary: Shinji Yamashita and Yasuo Miyata Reflect on School Wars

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Director Takasu of "Takasu Clinic" appears in a new commercial for a rival company, "Nissitan Clinic! How did the two meet and come to produce the commercial? This is an exclusive report on the "unprecedented collaboration" between the two top companies in the industry.

Exclusive: Dr. Takasu Approves Rival Company Collaboration

 He was only 64 years old. Janjaku Katsura collapsed while playing golf and passed away at the age of 64. Until recently, he had appeared to be in good health, but what happened to him? Doctors point out the risk of neglecting diabetes.

Jakuji Katsura Dies at 64, Doctors Warn of Untreated Diabetes

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

 Backgrid UK/Afro

 Keanu Reeves and artist Alexandra Grant, a famous Hollywood couple who have been together for more than 10 years, are in the midst of a "breakup". It all started with Keanu's "Speed" madness. ......

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Comeback and Re-Evaluation of Former Johnny’s Talent

Seino Nana Dares to Bare: Her Bold Love Scene and First Lead Role in a Monday 9 p.m. Drama

Mitsuki Takahata Heads to Husband Masaki Okada’s Apartment After a Night Out with Actor Friends

Akira Kawashima’s Solo Stop After “Love it!”

Former AKB48 member Minna Owada speaks for the first time about “the reality of being 25 years old.

Former TV TOKYO announcer Miyu Iketani meets a rival in China that even her husband is nervous about!

Feels like I’ve circled the globe”…Participates in the World Pole Dance Championships! Yoko Kumada’s “Intense but Beautiful Pole Dancing” closely filmed

Ishizuka’s Respect for Uganda Tora: Hero of Fat Talent

Back to Basics: Behind the Scenes of Kōhaku Singer Selection

Nene Shida: I Ate Ramen Five Times a Week! [Cover Girl]

Aika Kanda’s Haneda-Naha Status Journey – Part 1

Aya Ōmasa Stuns in a Gorgeous Dress at the ‘Omotesando Hills’ Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Hikaru Takahashi’s Angel-like Photos After Skytree Lighting Strolling Through Solamachi