 Takuma Arimura

 On July 8, 2013, a memorial service for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was held in front of Kintetsu Yamato Saidaiji Station in Nara City. While the silent prayer, flower offering, etc. were going on solemnly, a city advertising van of NHK party... Takashi Tachibana, the leader of NHK party, was going to make a speech on the street. We caught up with the whole scene.

NHK Party’s Tachibana Sparks Chaos at Shinzo Abe Memorial Speech

 After working as a money writer, financial planner, and market analyst for a securities company, Matsuoka became independent in 1996. He writes articles on finance and asset management mainly for business and economic magazines. Author of "A Textbook for the First Year of Robo-Advisor Investing" and "A Book You Can Understand with Rich Illustrations! A book that will definitely benefit you with cashless payment. X (former Twitter)→@1847mattsuu

 Kenji Matsuoka

 Afro

 The issue of "consumption tax reduction" is gaining momentum as the Upper House election draws near. However, the debate on the key issue has not deepened at all. This is because the media, journalists, and even politicians lack a basic understanding of the consumption tax.

Prime Minister Ishiba and the Debate Over Consumption Tax and Social Security

 Comedy researcher. Freelance editor/writer. Former band member, former broadcaster. Loves all kinds of entertainment. Published "Shimura Ken Theory" (Asahi Shinbun Publishing) in April 2021. Currently updating his personal website, "Immortal Writing Blues. http://s-akira.jp/

 Asahi Suzuki

 Sugizo

 Kamomen Taru's Udai Iwasaki was a judge for the first-ever "Double Impact - Manzai & Kontô Dual Talent No. 1 Contest" held this year, and also became a finalist as a challenger himself.

Kamomental’s U-dai Iwasaki on Post-KOC Struggles and Becoming a Genius

 On July 5, seven groups of STARTO talents performed a "shuffle medley" on "THE MUSIC DAY" (NTV), which drew a great response. But on the other hand, the groups that did not perform also became a topic of discussion. ......

STARTO’s Future Power Dynamics Revealed in Nippon TV Music Special

 Takero Yui

 Actress Nagiko Tono was announced to have passed away on July 17. It was 14 days after her unidentified body was found in her apartment. This magazine witnessed her appearance at ......

Nagiko Tono’s Passing Announced — She Was Last Seen in an Unexpected Place

 Shiroshi Midori

 In June, three elementary school teachers were arrested for sharing voyeuristic photos on social networking sites.

Torishi on the Prowl! Creeps Share Secret Photos in SNS Hideouts

 Shinsuke Sakai

 Takero Yui (1st photo)

 It has been more than 10 days since the body of Nagiko Tono was found at her home, but her safety is still unknown. Her former manager, Mr. A, who was concerned about her welfare, opened up and told us about her attitude toward her career in the entertainment industry.

Nagiko Tono’s Former Manager Shares Her All-Out Devotion to Entertainment

 Kumiko Kato, Keiichiro Ikeda

 Kumiko Kato, an automotive journalist who follows the front lines of automobile troubles. She looks into the reality of the "illegal shooting of videos with temporary license plates" by Chinese media and manufacturers, which she says has been on the rise in recent years.

 Kumiko Kato, an automotive journalist who follows the front lines of automobile troubles, looks into the illegal filming of "temporary license plate numbers" by Chinese media and manufacturers, which she says has been on the rise in recent years.

Illegal Video Shoot with Fake Plates on Tokyo Expressway—MLIT Outraged

 Kyodo News

 Shintaro Fujinami, 31, has decided to return to the Japanese baseball world and will join DeNA. What is the background of his surprise decision to join DeNA?

The Real Reason Fujinami Joined DeNA — and His MLB Comeback Ambition

 Kazushi Miyakoda

 First photo book is now on sale! Fastest interview

 Dancer Yui Hayashi, who has over 240,000 followers on Instagram and is attracting attention from all over Japan, is taking on her first gravure challenge and has announced the release of her first photo book. Here is the behind-the-scenes of the photo shoot in the fastest interview.

Rising Dancer Yui Hayashi Takes on Gravure in Swimsuit Debut

 Etsuko Motokawa (sports writer)

 Hiroyuki Komatsu (1st and 2nd photos)

 Philippe Troussier, former coach of Japan's national soccer team, had an interpreter who settled in Japan.

 Florent Dabadie was the interpreter for Philippe Troussier, who led Japan's national soccer team to the World Cup in Japan and South Korea. Since then, he has lived in Japan and appeared in "Asadora," a Japanese TV drama, as well as an actor. Mr. Dabadie reveals the inside story of "Troussier Japan.

[Full Text] Florent Dabadie Reveals Untold Stories of the Japan National Team and His Morning Drama Appearance

 On July 13, one week before the Upper House election, Ayaka Ogawa, an announcer of "NEWS23," was seen in front of JR Akihabara Station. On that day, Yuichiro Tamaki, the representative of the People's Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), gave a speech, and she interviewed him directly.

Ayaka Ogawa of News23 Confronts Yuichiro Tamaki in Akihabara—Quashes Rumors of LDP-Driven Resignation

 After winning the "King of Conte" in 2001, Iwasaki launched the theater company Kamomen Taru. Through twists and turns, Kamomentaru's Udai Iwasaki, 46, has received high acclaim beyond the boundaries of genres. What is the path that such a "genius" has taken?

U-dai Iwasaki Reveals the Comedy That Filled a Void in Him

 Afro (Kamiya), Shinji Hamasaki (Ishiba), Takayuki Ogawauchi (Tamaki)

 The LDP is facing a headwind that is making those involved in the party "blue in the face. According to a survey, the LDP is expected to fall short of the 50 seats needed for a majority in the upper house. Under such circumstances, former Prime Minister Kishida, for some reason, is "full of motivation." ......


Kishida Stays Upbeat as LDP Polls Worry—What’s Next After the Upper House Election?

 Shinji Hasuo

 A man was arrested for severely assaulting a woman he was dating. The woman suffered multiple fractures and bruises. Two days after she was admitted to the hospital, she was found dead. The following is a report on the shocking behavior of the man who accompanied her to the hospital.

54-Year-Old Woman Dies After Alleged Abuse—Boyfriend’s Shocking Behavior Revealed

 Kumataro Arai

 On July 5, the Japan men's national basketball team held a training game at the Ariake Arena, and Suzu Hirose made an appearance. Hirose did a stellar job of reporting from the field, but she forgot about her job and had a lot of fun at the live action. Let's take a look at the changes in her expression.

Suzu Hirose Cheers Loudly at Basketball Game—Totally Hooked as a Fan

 Yuri Adachi (Jojima, Nagase) Kojiro Yamada (Matsuoka) Yasuko Sakaguchi (Yamaguchi, Kokubu)

 Loved by the "Empress," TOKIO participated in "Kohaku" for 24 years in a row, but the show ended without a hitch.

 Just five days after the "Kokubu shock," TOKIO's 30-year history came to an abrupt end. TOKIO was a rock band that had been treated as an outlier, but former president Julie Fujishima pushed them to stardom. Gone with the "empress"...

TOKIO Breaks Up! Exclusive Look at Three Decades of Triumphs and Trials

 Ryoji Shigemasa

 Kotaro Tajiri

 The "2-meter tall cannon" was transferred from the Giants in a blitz trade.

 Masato Akihiro (22), who was traded from the Giants, talks about the pressure of being number 55 and his awakening in his new home at SoftBank. I want the Giants to feel like they've lost money," he confesses his relationship with manager Abe and his challenge to become a .300 hitter.

SoftBank Hawks’ Hayato Akihiro: “No Down Days, But Frustration Drives Me”

 Party funds are a major source of income for the LDP. Behind the party's expense is a list of "ghost party members," which is a list of party members who do not exist and are listed on it as a way to "make up the numbers. In the second part of this article, we will investigate the possibility that this list is used for corporate donations.

LDP’s Phantom Members Boost Party Fees, Enable Corporate Bribery

 Party expenses are a major source of income for the LDP. The LDP's huge annual party expenditure of 4 billion yen has raised suspicions about the existence of party members. This article looks into the reality of the "Ghost Party Member List" that exists in the LDP.

LDP’s Massive Party Fees Linked to Ghost Members Paid for Official Registration

 A teacher at an English conversation class in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, was arrested. He touched his student's breasts and lower body dozens of times. He filmed it with his cell phone. It is said that he was aiming for a one-on-one lecture. This is the man's surprising statement.

English Tutor Charged with Indecent Filming and Inappropriate Touching of Multiple High School Girls

 Shinji Hasuo (Mr. Nakai) and Kazuhiko Nakamura (President Shimizu)

 Fuji TV held its general shareholders meeting on June 25 and aired a verification program on July 6. ......

Fuji TV Softens Legal Stance on Masahiro Nakai as Major Sponsors Resume Commercials

 Yakult infielder Munetaka Murakami, 25, is currently on the farm due to a condition in his upper body that has prevented him from performing as well as he would like. ......

Yakult Takes Cautious Approach to Munetaka Murakami’s Return as Part of Long-Term Rebuild Strategy

 Shinya Nishizaki

 Sara Konishi

 Karen Suzuki

 Comedian Angora Muranaga's photo book "Standard Form" will be released on July 16. In an interview, Angora Muranaga herself talks about the appeal of her latest photo book and how she deals with comedy today.

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