 It was late October when Tasuku Emoto, who plays the role of Fujiwara no Michinaga in NHK's historical drama "Hikaru Kimi he", was spotted near Shinagawa Station. It had been talked about that he had shaved his hair for the role, but it was indeed noticeable...

Tasuku Emoto Opens Up About His Role as Fujiwara no Michinaga in Hikaru Kimi

 Ryo Sakamoto (Writer, former head of Culture and Society Department of "Tokyo Sports Newspaper")

 Backgrid UK/Afro

 Tom Cruise performs spectacular action sequences without the use of stuntmen in the "Mission: Impossible" and "Top Gun" series. Now 62 years old, the secret to staying young is ......

Tom Cruise, 62, Uses Cryotherapy to Stay Youthful

 Takeshi Kinugawa, Shinya Inui, Ai Takagi

 Manga artist Kazuo Umezu passed away on October 28th. He was 88 years old. He created the term "horror manga" and created a sensation in the gag manga world with "Makoto-chan". The dream that Mr. Umezu talked about...

Kazuo Umezu’s Tribute and His True Horror Manga

 Yasuko Sakaguchi

 Tatsuya Yamaguchi, a former member of "TOKIO," was sent to prosecution for indecent assault on a high school girl he co-starred with in 2006, and has since stepped back from entertainment activities. On November 2, he announced his remarriage, but his "old house" unexpectedly came under fire. ......

TOKIO&#8217;s SNS Controversy: Backlash Over Mention of Tatsuya Yamaguchi in Wedding Post

 On October 17, guitarist Akira Kuwahara announced his departure from RADWIMPS. The announcement implied that Kuwabara was leaving the band amicably, but the truth is that the vocalist, Noda, "lost his patience" with Kuwabara.

Kuwahara&#8217;s Actions That Led to Noda&#8217;s Break and Departure from RADWIMPS

 AP/Afro

 During the school festival season, the internet has been abuzz with talk about the alleged "cutting corners" of the comedians who perform at the school festival. One of the duos named was "Punk Boo Boo." ......

Punk Boo Boo&#8217; Comedy Duo Caught in University Festival “Lack of Effort” Controversy

 NHK and commercial broadcasters both aired election coverage of the October 27 election for the House of Representatives, with many announcers covering the election. The reason for this is...

Announcer Resembling Masako Natsume Causes Stir on NHK’s Election Broadcast

 Sota Shima, Keisuke Nishi, Kojiro Yamada, Afro, Kyodo News, Getty, Sankei Visual

 The artists for the anniversary are jam-packed! Which group will be the staen? Will any big names from overseas appear?

 NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen" is preparing for another year of surprises. There are more than 15 groups that will be performing on the anniversary, making casting a difficult task. Which of the groups from "Staen" will appear in the competition?

NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen Highlights: Akina, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Surprises with Nagase

 Toshio Ishikawa (Entertainment Reporter)

 Entertainment Reporter Toshio Ishikawa's "Behind the Scenes" of the entertainment industry: ......

 This time, the veteran entertainment reporter focuses on Rasa Nakamura, the winner of the "Mrs. Global Earth World Competition. Scouted in high school, she debuted as a model and actress, but retired at age 22. She became a successful businesswoman, but ......

Nakamura Rasa Mrs. Global Earth World Champion Wins Industry Heavyweight&#8217;s Heart

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 Suddenly, reports of power harassment surfaced. Her agency released a 1950-word long comment under the name of its president, but behind the scenes, the agency is recruiting for 10 "large-scale hires." ......

Kanna Hashimoto’s Office, With 15 Employees Seeks 10 New Hires Under Concerning Conditions

 Hirotsuru Fujiyama

 Long working hours and power harassment used to be the norm in the TV industry. Recently, we hear that the working environment has become cleaner, but has the way TV staff work really changed? We interviewed TV workers in the field.

Overnight Edits and Power Harassment: TV Industry’s Harsh Work Environment

 Rin Kataoka also has a mysterious charm: she played "Misae" in the NHK TV series "Tora ni Tsubasa" and "Shinako" in "Uso Kai Rhetoric". She also has a mysterious charm. What's more, her social networking service has attracted many fans...

Misae in &#8220;Tora ni Tsubasa&#8221; and Shinako in &#8220;Lie Unraveled&#8221;&#8230;Rin Kataoka&#8217;s chilling charm that shines through her individuality even on YouTube

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st), Keisuke Nishi (2nd-4th)

 Tao Tsuchiya, who is currently starring in the drama "Diamonds in the Sea," has been making headlines on the Internet for her "severe weight loss. The reason for this, as well as the fact that she has been working so hard since giving birth to her first child in August 2011 without much maternity leave, has been pointed out as her "hard work".

Tao Tsuchiya, whose &#8220;skinny but slender&#8221; image has caused a stir on the Internet, is worried about her &#8220;overworking&#8221; and &#8220;hard work.

 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster, Video Producer)

 Yuri Adachi

 Erika Karada passionately played the role of Chikusa Nagayo, a real-life female pro-wrestler, in the online drama "Queen of Extreme Evil. In the past, she suspended her entertainment activities due to an adultery scandal. She has made a full-fledged comeback. ......

Erika Karada, who revived after her affair in &#8220;Queen of Evil,&#8221; &#8220;Behind the Scenes&#8221; that convinced even Chikusa Nagayo herself.

 Miyu Iketani

　Miyu Iketani, a female graduate student, writes about her unusual study abroad experience in the first installment of "Miyu Iketani Goes to China!

 Miyu Iketani, a former announcer who left TV Tokyo this September, will enter a graduate school in China this fall. She will be writing a series of articles about her life there for FRIDAY!　In the first installment, she writes about why she went to China.

Column series begins! Former TV TOKYO announcer Miyu Iketani reveals &#8220;Why I went to China as a newlywed.

 Tsuyoshi Aso

 He appears in 60 movies a month and is a regular at the top of the popularity rankings. A sexy actor who looks like former Kimpuri star Hirano is said to be taking the industry by storm. When we went to talk to him, we found his life story to be quite dynamic!

Appearing in 60 movies a month! Reiya Shinonome, Reiwa&#8217;s Top Actor, is a former Tokyo Metropolitan Athlete who gets laid without a moment&#8217;s sleep!

 Kanna Hashimoto, who stars in the NHK morning drama "Onigiri" and is set to host the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen at the end of the year, has been the subject of power harassment reports. ...... Her office has responded directly, but her comments, which amounted to 1,950 words, have become a topic of conversation. ......

Why Kanna Hashimoto&#8217;s office&#8217;s comment to Kanna Hashimoto, who is suspected of power harassment, is &#8220;too much in love with Kanna&#8221;: &#8220;Holding a lot of yogurt&#8230;

 Kan Kumagai

 Masao Nakabayashi

 It has been four years since she graduated from Nogizaka46. Another face of this beautiful woman, who is also active as a radio personality, is that of an M-League player. We take a closer look at her true face, as she is determined to "get results.

 Hanana Nakata, who graces the cover of this week's issue of FRIDAY, is currently active in horse racing and as a radio personality, but she is also a professional mahjong player and participates in the M-League. We take a closer look at the real face of this woman who says, "I want to do my best at what I'm asked to do.

Hanana Nakata: &#8220;I want to do my best to do what is required of me&#8221; [This Week&#8217;s Cover Girl: What&#8217;s On Her Mind].

 Hidesaku Kuriyama

 Nanako Kurozaki, a member of idol group "Peel the Apple", shows off her slender body again on FRIDAY!　We also interviewed her about what she wants to do after she graduates from the group!

 Nanako KUROZAKI, a member of idol group "Peel the Apple," showed off her slender body again on FRIDAY!　We interviewed her directly about what she wants to do after graduating from the group!

Suntory Dream Match&#8221; Reporter: &#8220;I Thought About Going to All the Giants&#8217; Games After Graduation&#8221; &#8211; NANAKO KUROZAKI, a member of idol group Peel the Apple, shows off her slender body again on FRIDAY!

 On October 28, "Tokyo International Film Festival 2024" opened in Hibiya (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) with an opening event. 211 actors and directors from Japan and abroad walked the 162-meter-long red carpet amidst cheers and applause.

Yumi Kawai, Haruka Ayase, and Kumi Takiuchi Shine in Stunning Dresses at Tokyo International Film Festival 2024

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

 A variety show featuring Koji Higashino, Hiromi, and Masahiro Nakai has started. Recently, TV personalities are getting younger and younger, but why are Higashino and Hiromi, who are now "around 60," getting more and more work?

Higashino and Hiromi&#8217;s New Show Marks the Return of Veteran Stars on Terrestrial TV

 Miho Otobe

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Naotake Nakayama (Meloa)

 Seiko Imai (Canna)

 JOSEPH HOMME

 He passionately played the role of a "Showa-era deca" in the drama "D&D -Doctors and Detectives!

 Susumu Terashima is known as one of the most popular "kowamote" actors, and this year marks the 40th anniversary of his career. He says that even when his life was difficult, he never thought about quitting acting. He looks back on his life as an actor and the words of Takeshi Kitano, who provided him with emotional support.

Susumu Terajima on His Acting Journey Inspired by Takeshi Kitano

 Ippei Hara

 Following the dismissal of "Janpoke" Saito from Yoshimoto, Akashiya Sanma said on his radio program "Young Town Saturday" that he would "no longer carry the burden of Yoshimoto. The next day, the statement made the Internet news, and the public was worried about Sanma. ......

Akashiya Sanma Discusses “I Won&#8217;t Carry Yoshimoto” Comment Amid Scandals

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Koiwa is a downtown area with many "senbero" pubs. The mysterious singers Sanae and Reika Kouzuki, who released "Koiwa no Onna" in February, are the talk of the town. ......

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Tasuku Emoto Opens Up About His Role as Fujiwara no Michinaga in Hikaru Kimi

Tom Cruise, 62, Uses Cryotherapy to Stay Youthful

Kazuo Umezu’s Tribute and His True Horror Manga

TOKIO’s SNS Controversy: Backlash Over Mention of Tatsuya Yamaguchi in Wedding Post

Kuwahara’s Actions That Led to Noda’s Break and Departure from RADWIMPS

Punk Boo Boo’ Comedy Duo Caught in University Festival “Lack of Effort” Controversy

Announcer Resembling Masako Natsume Causes Stir on NHK’s Election Broadcast

NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen Highlights: Akina, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Surprises with Nagase

Nakamura Rasa Mrs. Global Earth World Champion Wins Industry Heavyweight’s Heart

Kanna Hashimoto’s Office, With 15 Employees Seeks 10 New Hires Under Concerning Conditions

Overnight Edits and Power Harassment: TV Industry’s Harsh Work Environment

Misae in “Tora ni Tsubasa” and Shinako in “Lie Unraveled”…Rin Kataoka’s chilling charm that shines through her individuality even on YouTube

Tao Tsuchiya, whose “skinny but slender” image has caused a stir on the Internet, is worried about her “overworking” and “hard work.

Erika Karada, who revived after her affair in “Queen of Evil,” “Behind the Scenes” that convinced even Chikusa Nagayo herself.

Column series begins! Former TV TOKYO announcer Miyu Iketani reveals “Why I went to China as a newlywed.

Appearing in 60 movies a month! Reiya Shinonome, Reiwa’s Top Actor, is a former Tokyo Metropolitan Athlete who gets laid without a moment’s sleep!

Why Kanna Hashimoto’s office’s comment to Kanna Hashimoto, who is suspected of power harassment, is “too much in love with Kanna”: “Holding a lot of yogurt…

Hanana Nakata: “I want to do my best to do what is required of me” [This Week’s Cover Girl: What’s On Her Mind].

Suntory Dream Match” Reporter: “I Thought About Going to All the Giants’ Games After Graduation” – NANAKO KUROZAKI, a member of idol group Peel the Apple, shows off her slender body again on FRIDAY!

Yumi Kawai, Haruka Ayase, and Kumi Takiuchi Shine in Stunning Dresses at Tokyo International Film Festival 2024

Higashino and Hiromi’s New Show Marks the Return of Veteran Stars on Terrestrial TV

Susumu Terajima on His Acting Journey Inspired by Takeshi Kitano

Akashiya Sanma Discusses “I Won’t Carry Yoshimoto” Comment Amid Scandals

Singer Sanae and Reika Kouzuki New show starts in November , the Mother and Daughter Who are Dearly Loved in Downtown Tokyo