 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)

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 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. ......

Keanu Reeves Makes Pro Car Racing Debut, Faces Girlfriend&#8217;s Ultimatum

 Takehiko Kohiyama, Koichi Kikuchi (backstage photo), Sankei Shimbun (swimsuit)

 Debuted as an idol singer at the age of 13. In 1988, she got her big break with the drama "I Want to Embrace You!

 Yuko Asano, who celebrates the 50th anniversary of her career as an entertainer this year, debuted as an idol singer at the age of 13 and has had a long career as a talented actress. She talks about her life in show business, saying, "I haven't found the right way to act yet.

Yuko Asano Marks 50 Years in Entertainment Still Searching for the Right Acting Answer

 Takero Shigumura

 TOBE" is gaining momentum as "Number_i" has decided to participate in "Kohaku Uta Gassen" for the first time. On the other hand, however, there is a "concern" about the way Hideaki Takizawa, the leader of TOBE, is nurturing young talents.

Number_i&#8217;s Kouhaku Debut and the Challenges Facing TOBE Trainees

 In late October, we spotted Yuu Shirota walking in Shinagawa Station. Walking with three large bags, his lanky 190cm figure stood out. Shirota, who professes to have "outgrown romance," appears to be content with his work-intensive days.

Yu Shirota Declares Graduation From Love Redirecting All Energy To Work

 Yusuke Kondo

 Former Sexyzone, who changed their name to timelesz due to a problem with Johnny's, held auditions to recruit new members at the suggestion of Fuma Kikuchi, and among them, a male announcer attracted attention: ......

Kikuchi Fuma Impressed as Male Announcer Resigns and Joins Timelesz Uniquely

 In early November, we spotted Tomohisa Yamashita in front of the Bulgari Ginza Tower store. Yamashita had opened the window of the back seat of his pickup truck and was chatting with a Bulgari staff member. He also showed a friendly side, smiling at passersby who noticed Yamashita.

Yamapi Spotted Outside Bulgari’s Ginza Store Flashing a Relaxed Smile at Passersby

 Yuri Adachi

 Yuichi Nakamaru of "KAT-TUN" has been suspended from regular TV programs and is currently on a hiatus from his entertainment activities due to reports of infidelity. Some women's magazines have reported that he is living a "reclusive" life, but if Nakamaru is said to be coming back to TV, it is likely that he will be back on the air. ......

Yuichi Nakamaru of &#8220;KAT-TUN&#8221; drops out of ABC&#8217;s &#8220;Tabi Salad,&#8221; but there is a surprisingly high possibility that he will return from the Kansai region.

 Netflix has announced that it will distribute a remake of the classic drama "Asura no Gotoku" that was once produced by NHK. The company, which has already announced the production of "Shinkansen Bakudan" (Bullet Train Blast), has certain "ambitions" for this lineup.

After Young People&#8230;What&#8217;s Next for Netflix, which Produced &#8220;Asura&#8217;s Asylum&#8221; with a Superb Cast?

 On November 19, the contestants for this year's NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen were announced. The 10 first-time entrants were also revealed, but most of them had been reported in the sports press in advance, so there were no surprises. Why does information leak out?

Eight out of ten groups have no surprises at all&#8230; Why information on first-time entrants to the Kohaku is &#8220;leaked&#8221; to the public.

 SHIMA Sota NISHI Keisuke

 Naohide, "the benefactor of his father's love," is attacked from behind by Fujiwara no Yorimichi! However, Naohide skillfully takes Yorimichi's arm and easily brushes him off. This is not a scene from a drama. On the same day, the launch of the historical drama "Hikaru Kimi he" was held.

Tasuku Emoto, Katsuya Maima, Keisuke Watanabe&#8230;&#8230; &#8220;To Hikaru Kimi&#8221; launch, and the &#8220;real faces&#8221; of the handsome actors!

 On November 19, the contestants for the "Kohaku Uta Gassen" were announced. However, there was nothing "new" about the members, and the first-time entrants seemed to be small in size. STARTO, a former Johnny's company that NHK went to the trouble of approving a new offer, was not allowed to participate. ......

SnowMan, but no Kohaku&#8230; What STARTO gained by winning the &#8220;NHK OK&#8221; to appear on NHK.

 Kenji Sugawara (Hirose, Shuri, Jesse, Matsumoto) Yusuke Kondo (Suzuka) Takao Kawakami (Kamiki)

 The "Diamonds in the Sea" is off to a good start, but there's a "pinch" behind it, Gekkan 9's "Lie Unraveling Rhetoric" is a "challenge," Wakana Matsumoto stars in "My Treasure" and "Undercover Siblings" has the discussion team in a frenzy. ...

 The "fall drama" season has begun, and the household and core ratings for the first two episodes as well as the number of registered TVer favorites are now available. What we can see is the "strategy of each station. A producer of a key station analyzes... and reveals a secret episode!

Entertainment

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

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

NHK’s Morning Drama Omusubi Starring Kanna Hashimoto Sparks Debate Over Its Earthquake Depiction

Kimimaro Ayanokôji Trades TV Fame for Farming by Lake Kawaguchi

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

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

NewJeans’ Agency Battle Sparks Growing Concerns

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

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

Exclusive: Dr. Takasu Approves Rival Company Collaboration

Jakuji Katsura Dies at 64, Doctors Warn of Untreated Diabetes

Keanu Reeves Makes Pro Car Racing Debut, Faces Girlfriend’s Ultimatum

Yuko Asano Marks 50 Years in Entertainment Still Searching for the Right Acting Answer

Number_i’s Kouhaku Debut and the Challenges Facing TOBE Trainees

Yu Shirota Declares Graduation From Love Redirecting All Energy To Work

Kikuchi Fuma Impressed as Male Announcer Resigns and Joins Timelesz Uniquely

Yamapi Spotted Outside Bulgari’s Ginza Store Flashing a Relaxed Smile at Passersby

Yuichi Nakamaru of “KAT-TUN” drops out of ABC’s “Tabi Salad,” but there is a surprisingly high possibility that he will return from the Kansai region.

After Young People…What’s Next for Netflix, which Produced “Asura’s Asylum” with a Superb Cast?

Eight out of ten groups have no surprises at all… Why information on first-time entrants to the Kohaku is “leaked” to the public.

Tasuku Emoto, Katsuya Maima, Keisuke Watanabe…… “To Hikaru Kimi” launch, and the “real faces” of the handsome actors!

SnowMan, but no Kohaku… What STARTO gained by winning the “NHK OK” to appear on NHK.

The strategies of each station and their secret episodes are also revealed!　The “Drama Series You Really Need to Watch” for Fall 2024!

Entertainment

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

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

NHK’s Morning Drama Omusubi Starring Kanna Hashimoto Sparks Debate Over Its Earthquake Depiction

Kimimaro Ayanokôji Trades TV Fame for Farming by Lake Kawaguchi

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

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

NewJeans’ Agency Battle Sparks Growing Concerns

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

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

Exclusive: Dr. Takasu Approves Rival Company Collaboration

Jakuji Katsura Dies at 64, Doctors Warn of Untreated Diabetes

Keanu Reeves Makes Pro Car Racing Debut, Faces Girlfriend’s Ultimatum

Yuko Asano Marks 50 Years in Entertainment Still Searching for the Right Acting Answer

Number_i’s Kouhaku Debut and the Challenges Facing TOBE Trainees

Yu Shirota Declares Graduation From Love Redirecting All Energy To Work

Kikuchi Fuma Impressed as Male Announcer Resigns and Joins Timelesz Uniquely

Yamapi Spotted Outside Bulgari’s Ginza Store Flashing a Relaxed Smile at Passersby

Yuichi Nakamaru of “KAT-TUN” drops out of ABC’s “Tabi Salad,” but there is a surprisingly high possibility that he will return from the Kansai region.

After Young People…What’s Next for Netflix, which Produced “Asura’s Asylum” with a Superb Cast?

Eight out of ten groups have no surprises at all… Why information on first-time entrants to the Kohaku is “leaked” to the public.

Tasuku Emoto, Katsuya Maima, Keisuke Watanabe…… “To Hikaru Kimi” launch, and the “real faces” of the handsome actors!

SnowMan, but no Kohaku… What STARTO gained by winning the “NHK OK” to appear on NHK.

The strategies of each station and their secret episodes are also revealed! The “Drama Series You Really Need to Watch” for Fall 2024!

The strategies of each station and their secret episodes are also revealed!　The “Drama Series You Really Need to Watch” for Fall 2024!