 Yuri Adachi

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

 Since the Fair Trade Commission warned the former Johnny's in '19, an increasing number of celebrities have become independent or transferred to other companies.

Is It Acceptable for 30 Managers to Rotate? The Serious Risks Talents Face in Personal Offices

 Motoki Omori, 28, of "Mrs. GREEN APPLE" was spotted at Haneda Airport on an evening in mid-September. He had just returned home from New York, where he had visited as a Japan ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger, and smiled lightly at his fans.

Motoki Omori of “Mrs. GREEN APPLE” Spotted Smiling Brightly After June Music Video Incident

 Satoru Ota

 Many travel location programs are still being broadcast on commercial terrestrial TV. We often hear that the production costs of commercial TV programs are still not plentiful, and with the ongoing depreciation of the yen, it is surprising that there are so many of them. It seems surprisingly large. Why is that?　How are they able to make ends meet?

Despite Low Budgets and Rising Prices: The Resilience of Overseas Travel Variety Shows Amidst a Weak Yen

 In late August, we found Koji Yamamoto on his way to the theater where the stage "Rent" was being performed. He looked like a well-trained athlete. He is active in musicals, dramas, and comedies. We felt the all-rounder Yamamoto's greatness in his appearance.

Koji Yamamoto Shines in a Fully English Broadway Play, Displaying Overwhelming Physical Beauty After the Show

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 Ippei Hara

 Downtown's Hitoshi Matsumoto has been on a hiatus from his entertainment activities due to a court case with Bunshun. In the midst of all this, it was suddenly reported that the trial would end with a settlement and he would resume his entertainment activities, but veteran reporters feel a great deal of discomfort... ......

Hitoshi Matsumoto&#8217;s Challenge in Returning to Television Despite Bunshun Reconciliation

 Yuri Adachi, Shinya Inui, Kazuhiko Nakamura

 SHOGUN Shogun" won a record 18 Emmy Awards. We have heard a lot about the "personality" of Hiroyuki Sanada, who produced and starred in the film, and who played a key role in its success.

Hiroyuki Sanada Recognized with 18 Awards for His Exceptional Humanity

 Shu Nishihara, Sayuki Saito (2nd)

 Yukina Kinoshita smiled in response to FRIDAY's direct interview. She talked about her relationship with a former J-League player she is dating, her relationship with Fujimon, and her full-fledged return to terrestrial broadcasting.

Yukina Kinoshita Opens Up: &#8220;I&#8217;m Happiest Now; I Don&#8217;t Want to Return to Terrestrial Broadcasting&#8221;

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 Tatsuya Fukasawa (32) of "Snow Man" will appear in the drama "My Treasure" (Fuji TV), which will start in October. Here are fans' reactions to the man who has been making them smell him on TV and on his blog!

Tatsuya Fukazawa of Snow Man Sparks Fan Reactions with Revealed Hints About First-Ever Event

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 On September 19, a unanimous vote of no confidence in Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito was passed. Saito is now faced with the decision of whether to resign, lose his job, or dissolve the assembly...but why has he been appearing on TV one after another? ......

Governor Saito Appears on TV After No-Confidence Vote Amid Challenges in Commentator Career Shift

 Shu Nishihara

 The three members of "New Map" made their first appearance on a terrestrial music program since their formation. While the three are expected to make more terrestrial appearances as artists in the future, Takuya Kimura's music activities are not at their best.

‘New Map’ Returns to Terrestrial Music Programs While Takuya Kimura Stands Apart from Former SMAP Members

 The highest viewer rating was over 18%! Sairi Ito, Nozomi Morita, Yeon-Soo Ha, Shiori Doi, and others are all smiling!

 FRIDAY caught up with the cast of the much talked-about morning drama "Tora ni Tsubasa," which will soon reach its final episode, at the post-clamp-up launch! The drama was a mega-hit, and the launch party was a big hit. Here are some rare photos of the cast and crew...

Morning Drama ‘Tora ni Tsubasa’ Wraps Up with Huge Success as Cast Popularity Soars

 Hirotsuru Fujiyama

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 An exclusive interview with Sumitaka Totsuka, the actor who got his big break in the NHK TV series "Tora ni Tsubasa" (Wings to the Tiger). He is currently starring in the movie "Let's Talk about Suomi," which is now in theaters. He also talks about the frustrating days when he was a lowly actor. ......

Junki Tozuka Reflects on Days of Regret After Being Told He Had the Face of a Part-Timer

 Yoshito Murata (2nd-4th)

 The monthly drama series "Umi no Hajimari" starring Ren Meguro will reach its final episode on September 23rd. SNS is always abuzz when the drama airs, and one of the characters who had died at the start of the first episode is now being talked about as "too much of a dead person. ......

Viewers Question Unease Surrounding Viral Show ‘Umi no Hajimari’

 Takehisa Maeyama, the former lover of Sayaka Kanda, was supposed to resume his performing career with a stage performance scheduled for November 7-10, but it was announced that the performance itself would be canceled. The ulterior motive is ......

Takahisa Maeyama Dealing with Career Setbacks After Breakup with Sayaka Kanda

 The two-fisted style of gluttony and idolizing is the essence of Moeazu. However, her career as the queen of gluttony is approaching 10 years, and fans are concerned about her health. While there are whispers that she may retire from gluttony upon graduation from the group idol, she...

Gluttonous Idol Retires!　The Surprising Reason Why Moeaz &#8220;Only Drank One Beer and Went Home&#8221; at a Yakiniku Restaurant in Thailand

 Shinji Hasuo (1st photo), Kojiro Yamada

 TOKIO's Masahiro Matsuoka makes his YouTuber debut. His relaxed talk over drinks and the variety of friends he has in his life have become the talk of the town. Some people are expecting him to give that "frank talk.

TOKIO Matsuoka&#8217;s YouTube debut raises expectations for his &#8220;frank talk

 Kumataro Arai

 On August 25, the final game of the "National Junior High School Baseball Championship Giants Cup" was held at Tokyo Dome, and Nippon TV newcomers Mai Takiguchi, Kaede Namikiun, and Takeo Mizukoshi were also in action. What did they talk about at the review meeting?

After a serious report on the &#8220;Giants Cup Final&#8221;&#8230;Nippon TV&#8217;s new female announcer&#8217;s &#8220;Shinmiri Reflections&#8221;?

 Yusuke Kondo

 The movie "The Marriage of Arata Natsume" starring Yuna Kuroshima is doing well. Yuna KUROSHIMA has overturned her "energetic and pure" image to play the role of a creepy death-row inmate with great skill. Some have called her a Japanese version of the Hollywood actress...

Yuna KUROSHIMA, the Japanese Charlize Theron, shows signs of character transformation through her monstrous performance in the movie &#8220;Natsume Arata&#8217;s Marriage&#8221;.

 Yusuke Kondo (Inagaki), Takao Kawakami (Kusanagi), and Shu Nishihara (Katori)

 On September 14, the three members of "New Map" made their first appearance on a singing program "with MUSIC". It was also the first time for the talents from the three offices of Johnny's and TOBE to appear together on a TV program.

The &#8220;backstory&#8221; behind the collaboration of the three former Johnny&#8217;s groups and the expected &#8220;unexpected development&#8221;.

 On September 6, TBS announcer Yasumi Yoshihara was standing in the sweltering heat to directly confront Koizumi Shinjiro, who is running for the LDP presidency. She was wearing the armband of "San Japo" and continued to interview people along the roadside after the direct hit.

TBS Announcer Ami Yoshihara Confronts Shinjiro Koizumi Amid Intense Heat and Faces Teasing from Hikari Ota

 Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture appeared in Mirai Asakura's YouTube video. He is excited about "inviting" a martial arts event, "Breaking Down," to be held during the Expo. Osaka's Expo has had its share of problems, but has it finally changed its strategy for attracting visitors?

Osaka Tournament Invites Breaking Down with Unconventional Crowd-Pulling Strategy for Expo

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 Aoi Fujino, the I-cup "Kaga Hyakumangoku bust" model who has been battling a malignant tumor since it was discovered last January, has made an imposing declaration of her comeback! She talks about how she feels about her decision to come back even though her disease has not yet been completely cured.

Aoi Fujino Declares Intense Return After Overcoming Battle with Cancer

 Aika Kanda

 Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Aika Kanda says her dream came true this summer. When she was unable to travel to the U.S. due to the COVID-19 crisis, she started watching YouTube videos of travel and scenery just to get in the mood. I hope to visit there someday...

Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda Heads to a Bar in Florida for Summer Vacation Travel Diary 1

 Hiroyuki Komatsu (1-5)

 The duo, who were on the verge of dissolution, embarked on a nationwide tour.

 TKO, the comedy duo that hit rock bottom after Kinoshita's "PET bottle incident" and Kimoto's "700 million yen investment trouble" were revealed, went on a nationwide tour. FRIDAY closely follows TKO's revival...

Entertainment

Is It Acceptable for 30 Managers to Rotate? The Serious Risks Talents Face in Personal Offices

Motoki Omori of “Mrs. GREEN APPLE” Spotted Smiling Brightly After June Music Video Incident

Despite Low Budgets and Rising Prices: The Resilience of Overseas Travel Variety Shows Amidst a Weak Yen

Koji Yamamoto Shines in a Fully English Broadway Play, Displaying Overwhelming Physical Beauty After the Show

Hitoshi Matsumoto’s Challenge in Returning to Television Despite Bunshun Reconciliation

Hiroyuki Sanada Recognized with 18 Awards for His Exceptional Humanity

Yukina Kinoshita Opens Up: “I’m Happiest Now; I Don’t Want to Return to Terrestrial Broadcasting”

Tatsuya Fukazawa of Snow Man Sparks Fan Reactions with Revealed Hints About First-Ever Event

Governor Saito Appears on TV After No-Confidence Vote Amid Challenges in Commentator Career Shift

‘New Map’ Returns to Terrestrial Music Programs While Takuya Kimura Stands Apart from Former SMAP Members

Morning Drama ‘Tora ni Tsubasa’ Wraps Up with Huge Success as Cast Popularity Soars

Junki Tozuka Reflects on Days of Regret After Being Told He Had the Face of a Part-Timer

Viewers Question Unease Surrounding Viral Show ‘Umi no Hajimari’

Takahisa Maeyama Dealing with Career Setbacks After Breakup with Sayaka Kanda

Gluttonous Idol Retires!　The Surprising Reason Why Moeaz “Only Drank One Beer and Went Home” at a Yakiniku Restaurant in Thailand

TOKIO Matsuoka’s YouTube debut raises expectations for his “frank talk

After a serious report on the “Giants Cup Final”…Nippon TV’s new female announcer’s “Shinmiri Reflections”?

Yuna KUROSHIMA, the Japanese Charlize Theron, shows signs of character transformation through her monstrous performance in the movie “Natsume Arata’s Marriage”.

The “backstory” behind the collaboration of the three former Johnny’s groups and the expected “unexpected development”.

TBS Announcer Ami Yoshihara Confronts Shinjiro Koizumi Amid Intense Heat and Faces Teasing from Hikari Ota

Osaka Tournament Invites Breaking Down with Unconventional Crowd-Pulling Strategy for Expo

Aoi Fujino Declares Intense Return After Overcoming Battle with Cancer

Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda Heads to a Bar in Florida for Summer Vacation Travel Diary 1

TKO’s Takehiro Kimoto and Takayuki Kinoshita Make a Comeback After Finding Insight in Their 50s from Life’s Low Points

Entertainment

Is It Acceptable for 30 Managers to Rotate? The Serious Risks Talents Face in Personal Offices

Motoki Omori of “Mrs. GREEN APPLE” Spotted Smiling Brightly After June Music Video Incident

Despite Low Budgets and Rising Prices: The Resilience of Overseas Travel Variety Shows Amidst a Weak Yen

Koji Yamamoto Shines in a Fully English Broadway Play, Displaying Overwhelming Physical Beauty After the Show

Hitoshi Matsumoto’s Challenge in Returning to Television Despite Bunshun Reconciliation

Hiroyuki Sanada Recognized with 18 Awards for His Exceptional Humanity

Yukina Kinoshita Opens Up: “I’m Happiest Now; I Don’t Want to Return to Terrestrial Broadcasting”

Tatsuya Fukazawa of Snow Man Sparks Fan Reactions with Revealed Hints About First-Ever Event

Governor Saito Appears on TV After No-Confidence Vote Amid Challenges in Commentator Career Shift

‘New Map’ Returns to Terrestrial Music Programs While Takuya Kimura Stands Apart from Former SMAP Members

Morning Drama ‘Tora ni Tsubasa’ Wraps Up with Huge Success as Cast Popularity Soars

Junki Tozuka Reflects on Days of Regret After Being Told He Had the Face of a Part-Timer

Viewers Question Unease Surrounding Viral Show ‘Umi no Hajimari’

Takahisa Maeyama Dealing with Career Setbacks After Breakup with Sayaka Kanda

Gluttonous Idol Retires! The Surprising Reason Why Moeaz “Only Drank One Beer and Went Home” at a Yakiniku Restaurant in Thailand

TOKIO Matsuoka’s YouTube debut raises expectations for his “frank talk

After a serious report on the “Giants Cup Final”…Nippon TV’s new female announcer’s “Shinmiri Reflections”?

Yuna KUROSHIMA, the Japanese Charlize Theron, shows signs of character transformation through her monstrous performance in the movie “Natsume Arata’s Marriage”.

The “backstory” behind the collaboration of the three former Johnny’s groups and the expected “unexpected development”.

TBS Announcer Ami Yoshihara Confronts Shinjiro Koizumi Amid Intense Heat and Faces Teasing from Hikari Ota

Osaka Tournament Invites Breaking Down with Unconventional Crowd-Pulling Strategy for Expo

Aoi Fujino Declares Intense Return After Overcoming Battle with Cancer

Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda Heads to a Bar in Florida for Summer Vacation Travel Diary 1

TKO’s Takehiro Kimoto and Takayuki Kinoshita Make a Comeback After Finding Insight in Their 50s from Life’s Low Points

Gluttonous Idol Retires!　The Surprising Reason Why Moeaz “Only Drank One Beer and Went Home” at a Yakiniku Restaurant in Thailand