 Kumatarō Arai

 Filming for the TBS July drama series *Until the T-Shirt Dries* took place in mid-May at a coin laundry in Tokyo, where we spotted lead actress Yu Aoi just before filming began. Amidst the comings and goings of the staff, Aoi never once let her intensely focused expression waver.

Yu Aoi Returns to Primetime After 18 Years—Exclusive Look at Her Fully Immersed on Set

 Shinji Hasuo

 Arashi" ended its activities on May 31. Behind the scenes of Arashi's last concert, there was some bargaining between the Arashi side and the media. ......

Inside Arashi&#8217;s Farewell Concert—The Real Reason for the Strict Media Blackout

 Kyodo News (2nd), Nishi Keisuke (4th)

 The MAJ ceremony will be held on June 13, where the best works and artists will be announced along with performances by the major artists. The absence of Mrs. M., who is the star of the show, has been controversial, but now we have some shocking information!

Fans Buzzing After Shocking Report Suggests Mrs. GREEN APPLE May Crash MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN

 Michio Kurose

 Special Interview

 The "queen of school festivals" and "trendy actor"...Akiho Sendo has appeared in numerous hit dramas such as "Tokyo Love Story" and "Look Back and You'll See Him". She tells us why she moved to Hokkaido and how she made her debut in the entertainment industry.

A Lost Kiss With Yosuke Eguchi and a New Life in Hokkaido—Akiho Sendo Speaks Out

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Yoko Fuseya (ESPER)

 Shingo Tsuno (IMPIGER)

 SUM1 STYLE (Smith Style) DoCLASSE

 More than 30 years since her big break as an actor in a McDonald's commercial

 More than 30 years have passed since Kumiko Endo got her big break in a McDonald's commercial, and she has grown as an actor... When her acting did not go well in her first drama role and she almost lost her confidence, she says that Kenichi Hagiwara's casual words eased her mind.

&#8220;His Words Changed My Life&#8221;—Kumiko Endo Reflects on the Advice From Kenichi Hagiwara That Led Her to Love Acting

 Hirotsuru Fujiyama

 Gotha Suzuki

 Reina Kato, a supernova who has graced numerous magazines since her debut in January of this year, has finally made her appearance on the cover of this week's issue! We asked her how she became a star after being a nursing student until recently!

 Since her debut in January of this year, this supernova has graced numerous magazines... and now she is celebrating her first appearance in FRIDAY! I was really surprised! --She was a nursing student until recently, so how did she become a star? We asked her how she became a star!

&#8220;There&#8217;s Only One Time for This&#8221;—Rena Kato Opens Up About Her Life as a Rising Gravure Star

 On June 1, the Tokyo District Court heard the first trial of Def Tech's Micro, who is accused of violating the Narcotics and Psychotropics Control Law by possessing dried marijuana and using cocaine. Here is what he had to say at the trial.

&#8220;I Turned Pale When I Saw the Budokan&#8221;—Prosecutors Seek Two-Year Prison Term in Def Tech&#8217;s Micro Cocaine Case

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 From a member of a popular idol group to an actress with a string of offers to play a unique "villain

 Mariko Shinoda, who suffered from a gap between herself and those around her in the popular idol group "AKB48," lost sight of her goals after graduation, and suffered from "burnout syndrome..." Despite her many difficulties, she has made the leap to become an actress with a succession of offers to play unique "villainous" roles, and speaks candidly about her career.

&#8220;I Never Felt Comfortable Being &#8216;Mariko-sama'&#8221;—Mariko Shinoda Reflects on Her AKB48 Glory Days

 Afro

 Celebrity actresses again graced the red carpet at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival held from May 12 to 23 (local time) in Cannes, France!

 The 79th Cannes International Film Festival was held in Cannes, France from May 12 to 23 (local time), and numerous Hollywood celebrities graced the event with their gorgeous dresses. This year, Haruka Ayase, Kiko Mizuhara, and other Japanese celebrities also attracted attention.

Cannes International Film Festival] Beautiful legs look good!　High-slit dresses&#8221; are in fashion among celebrity actresses!

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Tomosuke Tada and Masato Kuwabara of the comedy duo "Totto" won "THE SECOND - Manzai Tournament 2026" held on May 16. The two high school classmates, who have been together for 18 years, talked about their road to the top.

[Full text] &#8220;THE SECOND 2026&#8221; Champion &#8220;Tot&#8221; &#8220;Everything Changed Since I Gave Up the Award Race&#8221;

 Special Long Interview

 MEGUMI, who has been active as a gravure model, actor, entrepreneur, beauty pageant director, and producer, has been expanding her career in various fields, and she talks about her producing business and her gravure days.

Full Text】MEGUMI Producers are the best! I am who I am today because of my gravure days.

 Shinji Hasuo (1st photo) Kazuhiko Nakamura (2nd photo)

 Arashi's last tour "We are ARASHI," which drew 490,000 people for 15 shows, came to a grand conclusion with the final show on May 31. What is the "future" of the members and the continuation of the group itself?

Arashi&#8217;s 490,000-strong last tour finally comes to an end.

 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. He was a member of "Honjamaka," a duo with Toshiaki Megumi, and was a member of "Genso! 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 "Delicious Days" vol.50

 In this installment of "Honjamaka" Hidehiko Ishizuka's "Great Days" vol. 50, we'll talk about his favorite actors. Tetsuo Ishidate got me hooked on his dramas, Toshiyuki Nishida shocked me, and Shingo Yanagisawa captivated me... I talk passionately about their charms!

Tetsuo Ishidate, Toshiyuki Nishida&#8230;they are also great human beings!　Hidehiko Ishizuka of &#8220;Honjamaka&#8221; loves &#8220;great actors

 Kyodo News Agency

 The Tochigi robbery-murder case in which a group of four boys broke into a house and murdered a resident, Eiko Tomiyama. The police arrested Kaito Takemae, the instructor, and his wife Miyu on suspicion of robbery and murder as part of the Tokyu case. The suspect Kaito's half life is available at ......

The Handsome Teen Destined for Entertainment—How Kaito Takemae&#8217;s Carefree Life Took a Dark Turn

 AFLO Kyodo News

 Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, U-NEXT, etc. If I could only join one of them, I would join ......

 A thorough comparison of prices and contents of 5 subscription video services for men in their 40s and 50s, including Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and U-NEXT, whose membership is dramatically increasing. Find the best solution for you.

Which Streaming Service Gives You the Most for Your Money? The Ultimate Guide for Men Over 40

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

 The Image Direct/Afro (Madonna), Takahiro Kagawa (Ano)

 Not only in Japan, revelatory "confessions" by celebrities are becoming a hot topic. In Japan, Anochan and Kota Nakayama caused controversy, while Madonna, the "Queen of Pop," confided in ......

Madonna&#8217;s Frank Admission on Her Greatest Romance Draws Contrast With Ano&#8217;s Recent Controversy

 Kumataro Arai

 On May 24, the 87th Oaks was held at the Tokyo Racecourse, and Kana Kurashina appeared as a presenter at the awards ceremony. She appeared in a daring dress with the bust open wide. She was cheered by the large crowd. Kurashina was in a good mood with a big smile on her face from start to finish.

Kana Kurashina Turns Heads in a Daring Plunging Dress—Her Glamour and Charm Shine at the Japanese Derby

 Sota Shima

 Lily of "Michi Mizu" announced her marriage on her radio show. He is said to be the most popular and popular man among comedians, but what did he reveal? ......

Surprise Wedding! Mitorizu&#8217;s Lily Ties the Knot—Heartwarming Moments With Bride and Announcer Imagawa Revealed

 Yuri Adachi

 The staff saw it! Behind the Scenes of Weekly TV

 Savannah's Shigeo Takahashi under fire for saying he was bullied for 10 years by Kota Nakayama. In an age when even those who have already made peace with their problems are under fire, there is a possibility of a sharp decline in the number of revealing stories that are a staple content of late-night and distribution programs.

&#8220;He Dislikes Anyone Who Reconciles&#8221;—Savannah&#8217;s Takahashi Hit by Bullying Fallout as Shocking Industry Secrets Emerge

 Part 2: Hiromi Nagasaku starring in "Time is Already Running Out! The distribution of "GIFT" has been growing! Miscalculation" and "Counterattack" of "GIFT" and "Saba Can, Space Odyssey" are "Monday's Sunday Theater

 Drama strategies have come to place importance not only on viewer ratings, but also on the number of views of distribution, time spent watching, and revenue from distribution. In this dramatically changing viewing environment, we would like to savor this season's laborious works, which were created through trial and error by TV people!

Kasumi Arimura as a Magazine Reporter?! Despite Slumping Ratings, These Spring Dramas Are Worth Watching

 Part 1] "You're Going to Hell," a headwind blows in - Kayo Noro's charms explode in "Ginga no Ippou" and more!

 The April season is supposed to be filled with strong productions to capture the viewing habits of newcomers to the workforce, but this spring there are no productions that have garnered much attention. Although the sluggishness of the season has become a topic of conversation, there are many hidden good works, and this season can be considered a bumper crop!

Few Former Johnny&#8217;s Stars, Fading Ratings—Yet TV Experts Say These Spring Dramas Are Must-Watch Hits

 Takahiro Kagawa

 Anochan has indicated that she will be leaving "Anochan Channel," her own TV show, on June 15, but what is interesting is what she posted on her social networking site: ......

TV Asahi&#8217;s &#8220;Ano Chan Channel&#8221; was terminated, exposing the temperature difference between the &#8220;super-individual&#8221; Anochan and her office.

 The Tokyo District Court heard the trial of a man who was accused of having non-consensual sexual intercourse with three women, claiming to be able to "exorcise" them by telling them he could see "living spirits. The man's despicable and almost fiendish tactics were revealed. ......

Medium&#8217;s devilish tactics revealed in court: He told a woman that she had a &#8220;live spirit&#8221; and had sex with her immediately after her heart was broken.

 Aika Kanda

 Series #117: Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 I wanted to start something new, so I decided to distribute my own show. It is a program in which I chat with cellist Hitomi Niikura, whom I have known for 10 years since we met through work. Unlike ″free wind″ TV...what happens when you get real freedom!

Entertainment

Yu Aoi Returns to Primetime After 18 Years—Exclusive Look at Her Fully Immersed on Set

Inside Arashi’s Farewell Concert—The Real Reason for the Strict Media Blackout

Fans Buzzing After Shocking Report Suggests Mrs. GREEN APPLE May Crash MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN

A Lost Kiss With Yosuke Eguchi and a New Life in Hokkaido—Akiho Sendo Speaks Out

“His Words Changed My Life”—Kumiko Endo Reflects on the Advice From Kenichi Hagiwara That Led Her to Love Acting

“There’s Only One Time for This”—Rena Kato Opens Up About Her Life as a Rising Gravure Star

“I Turned Pale When I Saw the Budokan”—Prosecutors Seek Two-Year Prison Term in Def Tech’s Micro Cocaine Case

“I Never Felt Comfortable Being ‘Mariko-sama'”—Mariko Shinoda Reflects on Her AKB48 Glory Days

Cannes International Film Festival] Beautiful legs look good!　High-slit dresses” are in fashion among celebrity actresses!

[Full text] “THE SECOND 2026” Champion “Tot” “Everything Changed Since I Gave Up the Award Race”

Full Text】MEGUMI Producers are the best! I am who I am today because of my gravure days.

Arashi’s 490,000-strong last tour finally comes to an end.

Tetsuo Ishidate, Toshiyuki Nishida…they are also great human beings!　Hidehiko Ishizuka of “Honjamaka” loves “great actors

The Handsome Teen Destined for Entertainment—How Kaito Takemae’s Carefree Life Took a Dark Turn

Which Streaming Service Gives You the Most for Your Money? The Ultimate Guide for Men Over 40

Madonna’s Frank Admission on Her Greatest Romance Draws Contrast With Ano’s Recent Controversy

Kana Kurashina Turns Heads in a Daring Plunging Dress—Her Glamour and Charm Shine at the Japanese Derby

Surprise Wedding! Mitorizu’s Lily Ties the Knot—Heartwarming Moments With Bride and Announcer Imagawa Revealed

“He Dislikes Anyone Who Reconciles”—Savannah’s Takahashi Hit by Bullying Fallout as Shocking Industry Secrets Emerge

Kasumi Arimura as a Magazine Reporter?! Despite Slumping Ratings, These Spring Dramas Are Worth Watching

Few Former Johnny’s Stars, Fading Ratings—Yet TV Experts Say These Spring Dramas Are Must-Watch Hits

TV Asahi’s “Ano Chan Channel” was terminated, exposing the temperature difference between the “super-individual” Anochan and her office.

Medium’s devilish tactics revealed in court: He told a woman that she had a “live spirit” and had sex with her immediately after her heart was broken.

Freelance TV Host Aika Kanda Is Starting a Podcast—And Funding It Herself

Entertainment

Yu Aoi Returns to Primetime After 18 Years—Exclusive Look at Her Fully Immersed on Set

Inside Arashi’s Farewell Concert—The Real Reason for the Strict Media Blackout

Fans Buzzing After Shocking Report Suggests Mrs. GREEN APPLE May Crash MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN

A Lost Kiss With Yosuke Eguchi and a New Life in Hokkaido—Akiho Sendo Speaks Out

“His Words Changed My Life”—Kumiko Endo Reflects on the Advice From Kenichi Hagiwara That Led Her to Love Acting

“There’s Only One Time for This”—Rena Kato Opens Up About Her Life as a Rising Gravure Star

“I Turned Pale When I Saw the Budokan”—Prosecutors Seek Two-Year Prison Term in Def Tech’s Micro Cocaine Case

“I Never Felt Comfortable Being ‘Mariko-sama'”—Mariko Shinoda Reflects on Her AKB48 Glory Days

Cannes International Film Festival] Beautiful legs look good! High-slit dresses” are in fashion among celebrity actresses!

[Full text] “THE SECOND 2026” Champion “Tot” “Everything Changed Since I Gave Up the Award Race”

Full Text】MEGUMI Producers are the best! I am who I am today because of my gravure days.

Arashi’s 490,000-strong last tour finally comes to an end.

Tetsuo Ishidate, Toshiyuki Nishida…they are also great human beings! Hidehiko Ishizuka of “Honjamaka” loves “great actors

The Handsome Teen Destined for Entertainment—How Kaito Takemae’s Carefree Life Took a Dark Turn

Which Streaming Service Gives You the Most for Your Money? The Ultimate Guide for Men Over 40

Madonna’s Frank Admission on Her Greatest Romance Draws Contrast With Ano’s Recent Controversy

Kana Kurashina Turns Heads in a Daring Plunging Dress—Her Glamour and Charm Shine at the Japanese Derby

Surprise Wedding! Mitorizu’s Lily Ties the Knot—Heartwarming Moments With Bride and Announcer Imagawa Revealed

“He Dislikes Anyone Who Reconciles”—Savannah’s Takahashi Hit by Bullying Fallout as Shocking Industry Secrets Emerge

Kasumi Arimura as a Magazine Reporter?! Despite Slumping Ratings, These Spring Dramas Are Worth Watching

Few Former Johnny’s Stars, Fading Ratings—Yet TV Experts Say These Spring Dramas Are Must-Watch Hits

TV Asahi’s “Ano Chan Channel” was terminated, exposing the temperature difference between the “super-individual” Anochan and her office.

Medium’s devilish tactics revealed in court: He told a woman that she had a “live spirit” and had sex with her immediately after her heart was broken.

Freelance TV Host Aika Kanda Is Starting a Podcast—And Funding It Herself

Cannes International Film Festival] Beautiful legs look good!　High-slit dresses” are in fashion among celebrity actresses!

Tetsuo Ishidate, Toshiyuki Nishida…they are also great human beings!　Hidehiko Ishizuka of “Honjamaka” loves “great actors