 Kumataro Arai

 Filming for the movie "Odoru Daisousasen N.E.W.", scheduled for release this fall, took place in Asakusa, Tokyo, at the end of December, and we found a rare two-shot of Yuji Oda, the lead actor, and his co-star, Shuri. Oda always looks so young, but when the two of them stand side by side, it is indeed a sight to behold...

Yuji Oda and Shuri Share Anpan on Set Showing a Heartwarming Father-and-Daughter Bond During New Bayside Shakedown Filming

 Sayuri Saito

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 Assets and stocks are "naked" to the government...The whole picture of the "targeting the wealthy" that the Takaichi administration is embarking on. What is the true nature of the "taxpayers' burden" that is being promoted by linking all accounts to the "My Number" system? A scenario of increased tax collection looming behind the reduction of the working-age population's burden.

How the Takaichi Administration Plans to Track Assets and Target High-Net-Worth Individuals

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Former mayor of Ito, Maki Takubo, who is suspected of academic fraud, failed to win the re-election. ......

 The January 12 election for mayor of Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture. The former mayor, Akira Ogawa, who was hit by an unprecedented scandal in which he was found to have been going to a love hotel with a married city official, was thought to be going up against some headwinds, but to his surprise, he is "sure to be re-elected.

Former Mayor Akira Ogawa Predicted to Win Big Despite Love Hotel Scandal

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 Shinji Hasuo (Yokoo suspect)

 On January 5, Yokoo, the suspect in the hit-and-run of 14 people in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, last November, was arrested for the third time on charges of murder and attempted murder. We went around his home to speak with his mother again.

Shocking Witness Accounts Emerge Regarding the Abnormal Adachi Hit-and-Run Suspect

 Shinsuke Sakai

 Masahiro Tsurugi/Afro (1st photo)

 Attorney Kikuji Minamide filed a criminal complaint against Dr. Toshiaki Yoshino, a dentist who parted company with Mr. Munei Kamiya, the leader of the "Sansei Party" and launched a new "Nippon Seishinkai," alleging that he violated the "Medical Practitioners Law. Mr. Yoshino's side counter-sued with "false accusations. We will provide details.

Former Advisor Files Criminal Complaint Against Nippon Seishinkai Leader Toshiaki Yoshino

 Kojiro Yamada

 STARTO ENTERTAINMENT's New Year's Eve live concert, known as "Cowcon," was held from December 31, 2013 to January 1, 2014, for the first time in three years. ...

STARTO’s Countdown Return Sparks Backlash: Why Fans Aren&#8217;t Happy

 Fans have voiced their dissatisfaction with the fact that Number_i's back dancers are almost fixed members, some of them are women, and that there is not much difference between the three of them. The costumes in Kohaku, which attracted a lot of attention, had a contrasting color scheme.

Backlash Over Number_i’s Backup Dancers Sparks Concerns for Kouhaku

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Hieroglyphics used in ancient Egypt could be deciphered by French scholars 200 years ago. Mr. Michinori Oshiro, an Egyptian archaeologist, talks about the fascination of ancient letters, which are generally useless but indispensable for archaeological research.

Hieroglyphs Make a Comeback After 1,500 Years, Fascinating Archaeologists

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 Ryoko Yonekura's "raids" reported in October are not going to stop just before the release of her movie in February. If the movie is cancelled, it is inevitable that her acting career will be affected. ......

Raid Scandal Surrounds Ryoko Yonekura as February Film Release Looms

 Akira Ikoma

 The year 2013 was marked by a series of exposures of storefront sex establishments. At the end of the year, a popular soap in Kawasaki and a long-established health club in Osaka were exposed. A sex industry journalist with experience covering these establishments explains their services. The future of the store-based sex industry is envisioned.

Raids Target Well-Known Local Sex Establishments, Threatening Industry Survival

 JUMP's Yuya Takagi uploaded a two-shot photo of himself with a model on his Instagram. The controversy among fans led to the deletion of the post...but the subsequent meaningful post has raised concerns.

Hey! Say! JUMP’s Yuya Takaki Faces Backlash Over Two-Shot Post With Woman

 SASUKE" is a major annual special program. In the 43rd competition aired at the end of last year, "Snow Man's" Teru Iwamoto, who was absent due to "poor conditions," was subjected to relentless criticism from viewers.

Snow Man’s Hikaru Iwamoto Faces Backlash for Skipping SASUKE

 Shinji Hasuo

 The compliance problem of Taichi Kokubun is still lingering even after the new year. Here, there are whispers of the members' demotion and termination of the program. ......

Masahiro Matsuoka Absent from Tetsuwan DASH New Year Special Amid Legal Dispute

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Terence Lee's unique background as a former mercenary and his appearance with sunglasses and thick chest plate have made him a popular figure on TV. Now he has been told that he has only one month to live. We asked him how he plans to live.

Former Mercenary Terence Lee Given One Month to Live, Vows to Enjoy Every Moment

 A man was arrested for setting fire to his room in an apartment complex in Wakaba-ku, Chiba Prefecture, on the evening of January 1. The man is said to have stated that he set the fire to exorcise the spirits of the dead, but one can only imagine the feelings of the residents who were caught up in a terrible disaster so early in the New Year.

Man Sets Fire Claiming Exorcism on New Year’s Eve, Endangers Neighbors

 Keisuke Nishi

 25 Years of Love Scoops: "After That Love Scoop" Takumi Goto and his New Girlfriend

 It was August 2013 when we reported that Takumi Goto of the comedy trio "Four Thousand Head Body" and a general public woman resembling Rino Sashihara had "kissed on the street. Here is a look back with shocking images.

Yonsentoushin’s Takumi Goto Opens Up on Street Kisses and Happy Cohabitation

 The annual "Avex Management Agency 2026: Unveiling of New Year's Clothes" was held, and gorgeous actors Akari Takaishi, Juri Uesaka, and Airu Ikumi showed off their new year's clothes.

Akari Takaishi, Juri Uesaka, and Meru Nukumi Dazzle in New Year’s Kimono

 Kazuhiko NAKAMURA

 Actress Masami Nagasawa caused a stir at the beginning of the New Year. She announced her New Year's Day marriage to an older film director, but the entertainment media was completely unaware of their stealth relationship behind the scenes. ......

Masami Nagasawa’s New Year’s Day Marriage and the Strange Signs at Work

 This year's Hakone Ekiden was won by Aoyama Gakuin University for the third year in a row. The attention was not only on the Aoyama Gakuin University runners, but also on Takuma Akiyoshi, a senior at the University of Tokyo, who ran the 7th section of the race and finished in 4th place, and was cheered by the crowd. After the race, we interviewed Akiyoshi directly. What did he have to say?

University of Tokyo Runner Talks About Overwhelming Cheers and Future After Hakone Ekiden

 Takero Yui

 In mid-December of last year, a "New Beginnings Meeting" was held at the headquarters of the Shimizu Family VI, a secondary organization of the Yamaguchigumi VI, located in Shizuoka Prefecture. Sixty investigators were deployed in the vicinity to guard the area. We will explain what is happening behind the scenes of this "Jikki-no-Meeting.

Sixth Yamaguchi-gumi Prepares for Leadership Transition After Conflict Ends

 Takuto Suzuki

 25 Years of Hot Love Scoops: "After That Hot Love Scoop" DragonAsh's Kenshi Furuya and a "Beautiful Woman in Her 30s

 It was July 2013 when we reported a shopping date between Kenshi Furuya, a.k.a. Kj, the vocalist of the mixed rock band Dragon Ash, and a "beautiful woman in her 30s. Here is a look back at that time.

Dragon Ash’s Kenji Furuya Opens Up About Life with 30-Year-Old Partner

 Violent and Serious Cases in 2025

 We take a look back at serious and heinous incidents reported by "FRIDAY Digital" in the year 2025. We report on the actions and words of a man who sexually assaulted a young girl on her way home from buying a birthday present for her father at his trial.

Trial Highlights Self-Serving Conduct of Man Accused of Assaulting 8-Year-Old Girl

 The year 2025: Violent and Serious Cases

 This year's edition of "Violent & Serious Cases in 2025" will feature a selection from among the many incidents reported by FRIDAY Digital in 2025. This time, we will focus on the case of a man who ran a judo school and committed crimes against nine of his students.

Former Judo Dojo Head on Trial for Abuse of Nine Children, Remorse Questioned

 Noga Asai, a finalist in "Taipro", was announced as a junior member of STARTO ENTERTAINMENT. Fans are saying "I knew it! and "I knew it! In fact, there had been signs that she would join the company for some time.

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