 The "Matsumoto Trial" between Hitoshi Matsumoto and Bungei Shunju has come to an end. Although Matsumoto himself has expressed his desire to resume his activities, key station insiders say that it will be difficult for him to return to terrestrial broadcasting, at least for the time being. For more information, please visit .......

From &#8220;close friend&#8221; Nippon TV to &#8220;banned&#8221; TV Asahi, Hitoshi Matsumoto&#8217;s &#8220;relationship with each station&#8221; and &#8220;the reality of his return to terrestrial broadcasting&#8221; at the end of the trial.

 Toshikatsu Tanaka, Kenji Ikeda, Ryu Kanzaki, Koichi Kikuchi (4th, 5th), Kazuhiko Nakamura, Akifumi Yoshida, Fusa Tomohata, Yutaka Asai, Takao Kawakami (10th, 13th), Sota Shima

 Akari Takaishi (21) has been chosen as the heroine of NHK's "Bakebake," a TV drama series scheduled to air in the fall of 2013. This FRIDAY magazine has reported on the true faces of successive heroines. Please take a look.

Celebrating the heroine of NHK&#8217;s &#8220;Bakebake&#8221; morning drama in 2013!　Yuriko Yoshitaka, Yasuko Sawaguchi&#8230;.

 Ippei Hara

 On November 8, Hitoshi Matsumoto of "Downtown" blitzkriegly withdrew his lawsuit against the Weekly Bunshun. Before the trial, he raised his fist in the air and said, "I will fight it because it has no basis in fact. I'm going to fight it." Before the trial, it should have been Matsumoto who raised his fist in the air. ......

Downtown&#8221; Hitoshi Matsumoto&#8217;s &#8220;Following and Bribing Victim Woman Report&#8221; Leads to Withdrawal of Lawsuit.

 Yasuko Sakaguchi

 Yoshimoto Kogyo and Bungei Shunju had been negotiating intermittently since the summer. In the first place, it was Yoshimoto's side that proposed the settlement. Yoshimoto Kogyo's aim seems to have been to get Matsumoto (Hitoshi) back to work as soon as possible.

The compensation was zero yen, and Yoshimoto&#8217;s side proposed a settlement&#8230; The whole story behind the &#8220;sudden drop of the lawsuit&#8221; of Hitoshi Matsumoto&#8217;s &#8220;Bunshun Trial.

 Naoki Shimizu

 Fuji Television's announcers have been under fire for Chihiro Sugihara's "goofing around" video and Kikue Nishiyama's "teasing" video of new announcer Koutarou Uegaki. One of the reasons for the many problems is said to be "the theory that female announcers retire at age 30...

Cohabitation&#8221; scandal, &#8220;teasing&#8221; flames&#8230; Fuji Television announcer problems abound: &#8220;Announcer retirement age of 30&#8221; has brought on the situation.

 Kumataro Arai

 Aoi Harada, one of Fuji Television Network's most popular announcers, has been making headlines for her mispronunciations. Although she was an idol with an intellectual image, her mispronunciations on national TV were too much even for her fans to cover up for. However, the TV people's opinion of Aoi Harada was surprising.

Aoi Harada, Fuji Television&#8217;s Aoi Harada, &#8220;A series of too dynamic mispronunciations,&#8221; as seen by a TV person.

 Keisuke Nishi

 Tokyo Yakult Swallows pitcher Reishi Ozawa, who won 6 games and earned 11 saves, has emerged as the next ace reliever. His comeback after 20 years out of the lineup was made possible by the support of his girlfriend. What is the identity of the beautiful woman who is snuggled up to him? ......

The woman he is dating is a beautiful former beer vendor at Jingu Stadium&#8230; Yakult&#8217;s Reiji Ozawa&#8217;s &#8220;date with a commoner&#8221; was photographed!

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 Yoko Noda

 Shizuna KAISE（JULLY)

 Moe Kawase, the first ever winner of both the Rookie of the Year Award and the Grand Prix at the "Japan Race Queen Awards 2021," and now a round girl and multi-talented actress, made her first appearance in FRIDAY, which was released on October 31. 

 Special interview with Moe Kawase, who has been in the spotlight since showing off her lingerie in the October 31 issue of FRIDAY.

Discover Why Moe Kawase, Race Queen, is an Unparalleled manga lover

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 Kanna Hashimoto was alleged to have been "power-harassed" by Bunshun. The company's president himself issued a comment, denying any power harassment, but admitting that about 10 employees had already quit the company. What is the common denominator of power harassment in the entertainment industry? ......

Celebrities Take on Power Harassment After Kanna Hashimoto Issue

 Aika Kanda

 No.68] Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 It finally started to look like autumn, and Aika Kanda said to her good friends, "Let's go to a hot spring soon! Aika Kanda said, "It's time to go to a hot spring! As she is responsible for finding a place to stay, she makes the mistake of looking for a place that meets everyone's needs...and then she makes a blunder.

Aika Kanda: The 1-Meter Change

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st)

 Takuya Kimura stars in the much-talked-about film "Grand Maison Paris," which opens in theaters on December 30. Kimura is said to have been obsessed with film awards in recent years, but the timing of the film's release is too sensitive for awards contention.

Kimura Takuya&#8217;s &#8216;Grand Maison Paris&#8217; Release Timing May Impact Award Chances

 Hirotsuru Fujiyama

 The heroines of the first half and second half of the TV drama series will host the 75th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen to be broadcast on New Year's Eve this year. The two have much more in common than just being morning drama heroines.

Kohaku’s First: Saori Ito &#038; Kanna Hashimoto’s Surprising Commonality as Co-hosts

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 Special Interview Part1

 Nagisa Watanabe, a former announcer who left Fuji TV at the end of August this year after suffering from PTSD, overcame more than a year of battling the disease and being slandered on the Internet, and candidly revealed how she came to develop PTSD, how she felt then, and how she feels now.

Former Fuji Announcer Nagisa Watanabe Reveals Struggles: I Lost 5kg in One Month

 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

 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

 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

 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.

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From “close friend” Nippon TV to “banned” TV Asahi, Hitoshi Matsumoto’s “relationship with each station” and “the reality of his return to terrestrial broadcasting” at the end of the trial.

Celebrating the heroine of NHK’s “Bakebake” morning drama in 2013!　Yuriko Yoshitaka, Yasuko Sawaguchi….

Downtown” Hitoshi Matsumoto’s “Following and Bribing Victim Woman Report” Leads to Withdrawal of Lawsuit.

The compensation was zero yen, and Yoshimoto’s side proposed a settlement… The whole story behind the “sudden drop of the lawsuit” of Hitoshi Matsumoto’s “Bunshun Trial.

Cohabitation” scandal, “teasing” flames… Fuji Television announcer problems abound: “Announcer retirement age of 30” has brought on the situation.

Aoi Harada, Fuji Television’s Aoi Harada, “A series of too dynamic mispronunciations,” as seen by a TV person.

The woman he is dating is a beautiful former beer vendor at Jingu Stadium… Yakult’s Reiji Ozawa’s “date with a commoner” was photographed!

Discover Why Moe Kawase, Race Queen, is an Unparalleled manga lover

Celebrities Take on Power Harassment After Kanna Hashimoto Issue

Aika Kanda: The 1-Meter Change

Kimura Takuya’s ‘Grand Maison Paris’ Release Timing May Impact Award Chances

Kohaku’s First: Saori Ito & Kanna Hashimoto’s Surprising Commonality as Co-hosts

Former Fuji Announcer Nagisa Watanabe Reveals Struggles: I Lost 5kg in One Month

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

Entertainment

From “close friend” Nippon TV to “banned” TV Asahi, Hitoshi Matsumoto’s “relationship with each station” and “the reality of his return to terrestrial broadcasting” at the end of the trial.

Celebrating the heroine of NHK’s “Bakebake” morning drama in 2013! Yuriko Yoshitaka, Yasuko Sawaguchi….

Downtown” Hitoshi Matsumoto’s “Following and Bribing Victim Woman Report” Leads to Withdrawal of Lawsuit.

The compensation was zero yen, and Yoshimoto’s side proposed a settlement… The whole story behind the “sudden drop of the lawsuit” of Hitoshi Matsumoto’s “Bunshun Trial.

Cohabitation” scandal, “teasing” flames… Fuji Television announcer problems abound: “Announcer retirement age of 30” has brought on the situation.

Aoi Harada, Fuji Television’s Aoi Harada, “A series of too dynamic mispronunciations,” as seen by a TV person.

The woman he is dating is a beautiful former beer vendor at Jingu Stadium… Yakult’s Reiji Ozawa’s “date with a commoner” was photographed!

Discover Why Moe Kawase, Race Queen, is an Unparalleled manga lover

Celebrities Take on Power Harassment After Kanna Hashimoto Issue

Aika Kanda: The 1-Meter Change

Kimura Takuya’s ‘Grand Maison Paris’ Release Timing May Impact Award Chances

Kohaku’s First: Saori Ito & Kanna Hashimoto’s Surprising Commonality as Co-hosts

Former Fuji Announcer Nagisa Watanabe Reveals Struggles: I Lost 5kg in One Month

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

Celebrating the heroine of NHK’s “Bakebake” morning drama in 2013!　Yuriko Yoshitaka, Yasuko Sawaguchi….