 Jiji Press

 Sayumi Michishige has decided to retire from show business. The cause was obsessive-compulsive disorder. It is still fresh in our minds that Yoshimasa Iwahashi, a former member of Plus Minus, came out with OCD. A doctor explains about this disease, which has been on the increase due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Sayumi Michishige of Morning Musume Struggles with Pandemic-Induced Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster, Video Producer)

 Ippei Hara

 While Masahiro Nakai, a former member of SMAP, announced his retirement, Takuya Kimura, who was also a member of SMAP, is doing very well with his movie "Grand Maison Paris". ......

Takuya Kimura Overcomes Criticism with Grand Maison Paris Paving New Ground

 Yusuke Kondo

 Former "Bishonen" Issei Kanazashi left STARTO ENTERTAINMENT in November 2012 and transferred to TOBE in December of the same year. As a result of showing an unreliable side after the transfer, it seems that fans are becoming more and more critical of him...

Issei Kanasashi&#8217;s TOBE Move Faces Backlash Over Song Title Mistake

 Professor of Visual Arts at J. F. Oberlin University. Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1964. After graduating from the Faculty of Law at Keio University, he joined TV Tokyo. He has produced documentaries on unexplored regions of the world, and has visited more than 100 countries. On the other hand, he has also been actively involved in the production of social documentaries, tackling difficult issues such as the "United Red Army," "Elderly First Offenders," and "Stalking Perpetrators. He has also produced numerous drama productions. He retired from TV Tokyo in March 2011. His books include "New TV Theory in an Age of Chaos," "Victory Learning from the Weak: The Secret of TV TOKYO's 'Reverse Thinking' to Turn Disadvantageous Conditions into Strength," "Developmental Disabilities and Juvenile Crime," "Stalking Assailants: Please Run Away from Me," and "Learning from Unexplored Places: The Shape of Happiness. He is a regular member of the Japan Writer's Association, a regular member of the Japanese Society of Image Arts and Sciences, a regular member of the Japanese Society of Food Service, and a regular member of the Broadcast Criticism Roundtable. He founded 35 Produce Inc. which disseminates a variety of information through video. https://35produce.com/

 Toshihiko Tabuchi

 Mr. Tabuchi, a former producer at TV TOKYO, says, "Mr. Nakai and I spent a treasured time together that was 'memorable' and 'unforgettable' for both of us. and his feelings about it until Nakai announced his retirement.

Former TV Tokyo Producer Unveils True Side of Masahiro Nakai 35 Days After Shock Retirement Drama

 Aflo

 Fuji Television Network (Fuji TV) is in a tight spot over the issue of Masahiro Nakai, who retired from the company. Fuji Television employees were not happy about this...

Fuji TV&#8217;s Imminent Breakdown Crisis: What’s Behind the Alarm?

 Yoshito Murata

 STARTO ENTERTAINMENT artists such as Ryosuke Yamada of Hey! Say! JUMP and Takahisa Masuda of NEWS have been active as solo artists since 2012. -- PHOTO

Ryosuke Yamada, Taiga Kyomoto, and Takahisa Masuda..! STARTO Talent&#8217;s &#8220;Solo Activities Becoming More Active&#8221; Background

 Miyu Iketani

 The "Diary of a Female Graduate Student" Miyu Iketani's "Diary of an Unusual Student", or "Announcer's Diary", Vol. 7: "The existence of an announcer and my problems".

 This is the seventh installment of a series of articles by Miyu Iketani, a former graduate student at Tokyo Television Network. I had a lot of fun when I was working as an announcer, but in fact, I spent my days with worries that I couldn't tell anyone.

Former TV TOKYO Announcer Miyu Iketani&#8217;s True Thoughts on &#8220;The Realities of Being an Announcer

 Kyodo News

 On January 23, the Fuji Sankei Group announced the cancellation of its famous advertising awards, which had been in existence for 50 years. Advertisers and others concerned have voiced various opinions about this, such as "I told you so. ......" and "They should have done it. What happened?

I Told You So&#8230;&#8221; Following Fuji Television&#8217;s Slapstick&#8230; The cancellation of a famous advertising award that has continued for more than 50 years.

 Former SMAP member Masahiro Nakai has retired from show business. Fuji Television, the epicenter of the turmoil, is in a crisis of survival. A four-and-a-half-hour briefing for employees was held amidst this situation, and there were calls for the resignation of the management team. ......

Behind the scenes, Fuji Television is reporting its own scandals extensively, with the news department &#8220;rising up in unison&#8221; and &#8220;anger toward the suspected executives&#8221; over the Nakai issue.

 Takahiro Kagawa (2nd and 3rd), Toshihiro Nakai (4th)

 On January 23, Masahiro Nakai announced his retirement from show business. He had to pay a heavy price for his "90 million yen" trouble with a woman. However, even in what was supposed to be his "last TV appearance," Nakai was too direct in his sexual harassment.

Nakai&#8217;s Disconnect with the Public in His Final TV Appearance

 Naoki Shimizu

 A briefing for Fuji Television employees was held on the 23rd. It lasted four and a half hours and was a wild affair, with the upper management being urged to step down. However, the cover-up structure, which requires that "no one outside the company speaks about it," remains the same as ever. ......

Fuji TV Orders Female Announcers to Take Taxis as Internal Situation Remains Unchanged

 Masaru Takebayashi

 Serialization: The staff saw it all! Weekly "Behind the Scenes of Television" Inside story of Television

 Haruka Sakuraba, who plays the center position in the female idol group "CUTIE STREET," which has been creating a huge buzz mainly on SNS, is a former trainee of the audition that gave birth to "ME:I". There are advantages for those who were not selected. ......

Audition Rejections Spark an Uprising Among the Losers

 Kumataro Arai

 Popular actor Hayato Ichihara became the Fire Chief for a Day. Many people gathered at the talk event. He looks cool in his uniform, of course, but the audience also cheered for him, saying, "Cool! and "It's funny!" from the audience.

Hayato Ichihara Draws Large Crowd as One-Day Fire Chief Popular for His Cuteness and Humor

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Takuya Matsuoka, a member of the six-member male vocal group "MATSURI," was shot directly at Nakameguro station late at night!

 A direct shot of Takuya Matsuoka, a member of the six-member male vocal group "MATSURI," at Nakameguro station late at night!

Takuya Matsuoka of “MATSURI” Debuts with Theater Troupe Member at Naka-Meguro Station

 2025Next Break Talent "Flesh Interview

 Former "AKB48" member Mitsuho Fukudome's appearances on variety shows have increased dramatically since she appeared on Nobuyuki Sakuma's YouTube channel. The "Reiwa's Great Comedy Queen" talked about her love of boat racing and her goals for the future.

Mitsuho Fukudome Boat Racing Enthusiast Sets Her Goal for the Year

 Shinji Hasuo (Nakai)

 Masahiro Nakai, who has been in trouble with a woman, announced his retirement. He has been forced to retire after all six of his regular TV programs were cancelled and he had disappeared from TV. ......

Masahiro Nakai Retires as TV Stations Tighten Transparency Amid Fuji TV Scandal

 The impact of Masahiro Nakai's "90 million yen" woman trouble continues to grow. About 75 Fuji Television companies have replaced their commercial broadcasts. Nakai himself has also had his six regular programs, five on TV and one on radio, cancelled. ......

Masahiro Nakai Isolating at Home and Facing Showbiz Expulsion

 Takehiko Kohiyama, Yukiko Fukuyama (4th and 5th photos)

 A Time to Restart - Thoughts that led her to the end of her "days of suffering," having been in the spotlight since her high school days.

 Miki Ando, a professional figure skater who has twice won the World Championships and competed in the Winter Olympics in Torino and Vancouver, has been in the public eye since her teenage years, and reveals that she "never felt at ease and was scared.

Miki Ando’s 20-Year Confession: Sports Inspire and Empower Imperfect Humans

 Rising star who will be a cheering manager of "National High School Soccer", the drama "Mr. Takagi", attracting a lot of attention as a heroine.

 It is said that being a cheerleading manager for a national high school soccer team is a gateway to success for young actresses. Rui Tsukishima, who was chosen to be the 20th manager of the team, starred in last year's live-action drama based on a popular manga and attracted a lot of attention as an actress. She looks back on the time of filming.

Ruirui Tsukishima Aspires to Co-Star with Idol Ryohei Suzuki

 Shinji Hasuo (2nd and 3rd), Kazuhiko Nakamura

 The movie "Grand Maison Tokyo" starring Kimutaku is a big hit. Compared to Nakai, who is in the midst of trouble, the Internet is full of praise. Some people say that his "revelations" about his past relationships with women seem to "foreshadow" their current situation...

The Clear Divide in Masahiro Nakai and Kimura Takuya’s Responses to Women’s Scandals

 Shu Nishihara

 Watanabe, who joined the Urawa Reds from FC Tokyo last year, has been active off the pitch since his first year with the club!

 Last year, Ryoma Watanabe transferred from FC Tokyo to Urawa Reds. Behind his long-awaited arrival at the prestigious club and his rise to the position of "new ace" was the presence of a beautiful woman who unbeknownst to him assisted him in his success. The identity of the beautiful woman who came out of the luxury townhouse with Watanabe's dog...

Urawa Reds&#8217; New Ace Scores Joyful Goal with Former “Oha Girl” Model Nozomi Maeda

 Keisuke Nishi

 The comments of talents belonging to the Kansai-affiliated group of STARTO Inc. are attracting attention. How did they come to make "no discovery" comments about Terushi Kiriyama of "WEST." and Masahiro Nakai of "90 Million Yen Woman Trouble"?

90 Million Yen Controversy: Kansai Talent&#8217;s Bold Remarks on Nakai!

 Sota Shima Ichiro Takatsuka Kazuhiko Nakamura Keisuke Nishi

 A scoop shot! He is supposed to be a married man. ......? The shrewd businessman who is working hard to rebuild the Johnny's office after it was dismantled is also energetic in his private life.

 After the dismantling of Johnny's, Mr. Fukuda, the president of "STARTO ENTERTAINMENT," has been working hard to rebuild the company. He seems to be energetic in his private life as well, and was caught "kissing" a younger beauty on the street! He is supposed to be married, but...

STARTO President&#8217;s Street Kiss with Younger Woman

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 Shinji Hasuo

 Fuji Television has been hit hard by Masahiro Nakai's "90 million yen" woman trouble, and now some 75 sponsors have decided to "suspend commercials". Rather than being extinguished, the fire of the riot continues to burn. ......

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Sayumi Michishige of Morning Musume Struggles with Pandemic-Induced Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Takuya Kimura Overcomes Criticism with Grand Maison Paris Paving New Ground

Issei Kanasashi’s TOBE Move Faces Backlash Over Song Title Mistake

Former TV Tokyo Producer Unveils True Side of Masahiro Nakai 35 Days After Shock Retirement Drama

Fuji TV’s Imminent Breakdown Crisis: What’s Behind the Alarm?

Ryosuke Yamada, Taiga Kyomoto, and Takahisa Masuda..! STARTO Talent’s “Solo Activities Becoming More Active” Background

Former TV TOKYO Announcer Miyu Iketani’s True Thoughts on “The Realities of Being an Announcer

I Told You So…” Following Fuji Television’s Slapstick… The cancellation of a famous advertising award that has continued for more than 50 years.

Behind the scenes, Fuji Television is reporting its own scandals extensively, with the news department “rising up in unison” and “anger toward the suspected executives” over the Nakai issue.

Nakai’s Disconnect with the Public in His Final TV Appearance