 Shima Sota (2nd)

 Actress Shizuka Ishibashi was selected to play the leading role in the TV series "Brassum" in the second half of the fiscal year 2014. She has much in common with Shuri, who starred in the highly acclaimed "Boogie Woogie," a morning drama in the second half of the 2011 fiscal year.

Shizuka Ishibashi Steps into the Spotlight—Comparisons and Concerns with a Renowned Peer

 Yosuke Kubozuka's "aura" was amazing as he showed up at Tokyo Station for the opening greeting of the movie "Frontline"! He was dressed in bright white and red, which surprised even the foreign tourists. He was dressed in all white and red, which surprised even the foreign tourists. He was truly a "king" in his own right.

Yosuke Kubozuka’s Flashy Look Turns Heads at Tokyo Station Before Frontline Event

 Shu Nishihara Afro (3rd)

 Korean actress Park Shin Hye attended an event in Tokyo in late June. After the event, she smiled and waved from her car to the delight of her fans! How did she go from a child actress to one of Korea's top stars?

Park Shin-hye’s Flawless Post-Event Moment Wins Over Japanese Fans

 Aika Kanda

 No.89] Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Aika Kanda says it's been a while since she rode the Yamanote Line late at night, and as she recalls her days at NHK and is in a sentimental mood... a man sits down next to her and does something that makes her think, "This guy...he's for real! Seriously?) ), I became angry. They asked for help from the person sitting next to them. ......

Aika Kanda Rides the Yamanote Line at Night—What She Saw and Felt

 Ryo Sakamoto (Former head of the Culture and Society Department of Tokyo Sports Newspaper)

 AP/Afro

 Brad Pitt's movie "F1" is a worldwide hit. What are some of the "mishaps" he had in the film? ......

Brad Pitt’s F1 Hit Had a Bumpy Road—From Flatulence to Filming Trouble

 Kyodo News (1st photo)

 Yokohama FC's Solomon Sakuragawa, one of the most physical young players in J1, is facing allegations of domestic violence. A female victim was beaten multiple times, sometimes kicked with his well-trained legs. The reality of the situation can be found at .......

Yokohama FC’s Solomon Sakuragawa Accused of Kicking and Beating His Partner

 Akihito Saijo

 Interview with Netochka, Part 2

 Netochka, a Ukrainian cosplayer who is gaining popularity on social networking sites, makes her first gravure appearance in FRIDAY! We asked her about the "future" she envisions when this war is over.

Cosplayer with 190K X Followers Dreams of Taiyaki in Ukraine—Speaks on War and the Future

 A Tokyo-based company executive was arrested for illegally modifying a Lamborghini to pass a fraudulent inspection. What was the actual state of the fraudulent inspection that the man who was called "the legend of Lamborghini" was involved in...

Famous Lamborghini Collector Behind Illegal Vehicle Inspections—Shared Photo with Ren Meguro

 Ken Tanaka

 Celebrating 2000 Hits: Eito Asamura Suffered His Worst 35 Consecutive At-bats Without a Hit, and Suffered So Much That He Feared Baseball

 Eito Asamura of Rakuten, who achieved the feat of 2,000 hits, told FRIDAY, "I don't have to ask 'How many more? I'm relieved that I don't have to ask 'How many more? (Laughs)" The road to this point has not been smooth. He reveals his struggles.

Rakuten’s Asamura Breaks Free from the Pressure of Milestones

 Takeaki Yoshimi

 Shigeo Nagashima, "Mr. Professional Baseball," passed away on June 3. His brilliance will never fade away. Shigeru Takada, who worked with Shigeo Nagashima for many seasons as his colleague and subordinate, looks back on the past in this special interview.

Takada Reveals How Nagashima Converted Him to Third Base with No Infield Experience

 STARTO ENTERTAINMENT has launched its official ticket resale service, "RELIEF Ticket. This is a long-awaited service, as the resale of tickets at high prices has long been considered a problem. ......

STARTO’s New Resale Service Hits Trouble at Launch – Scalping Measures Under Scrutiny

 Akira Ikoma

 Case Files on Bijinbako [Part 1

 In June, a man was murdered in Nagoya after he resisted a beauty pageant. Sex industry journalist Akira Ikoma explains the various methods of biyoken bureaucrats, which have not disappeared since long ago, based on past incidents.

Matching App Honey Traps Exploit Every Weakness — From Affairs to Illegal Content

 Bijinkyoku Case Files [Part 2

 In recent years, in addition to matching apps, bijinka have also been victimized on social networking services and men's esthetic clinics. Sex industry journalist Akira Ikoma explains the various methods used by bureaucrats based on past cases.

How Fake Salons and Pretty Faces Are Fueling a New Wave of Scams

 Meiko Koike

 The new president of STARTO, Katsuaki Suzuki, took office on June 27, and a new organization was formed. Will this new move hasten the debut of the three junior groups "ACEes", "KEY TO LIT", and "B&ZAI"?

ACEes Debut May Arrive Sooner as STARTO Welcomes New President — Triple Debut Rumored

 Yoshizawa Sariy

 Amazing, too amazing. Spectacular is exactly the word for her. Aira, who has a full mark of fallen life: drugs, sex, porn, violence, and unreasonable ......, is gaining popularity as a YouTuber. We interviewed her in person.

From Glamour to Survival — Ira Aiuchi&#8217;s Raw Life Story

 Etsuko Motokawa (sports writer)

 Hiroyuki Komatsu (1st photo)

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

 Florent d'Abadie was the interpreter for Philippe Troussier, who led Japan's national soccer team at 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.

From Soccer Interpreter to TV Actor — Florian Dabadi’s New Chapter in Japan

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Veteran Actor Celebrates 50 Years in Showbiz and Reaches 70 Years of Age

 Actor Shiro Sano is celebrating his 50th year in show business and his 70th birthday. He played the role of Fuyuhiko, an elite bank employee, in the classic drama "I've Always Loved You," which became a social phenomenon due to its impact. What does the veteran actor think now?

“He Wasn’t Just Odd”—Shiro Sano Defends His Portrayal of Fuyuhiko-san

 Yuji Yanagawa

 Tokyo Olympics Judo 100kg Champion Joins New Japan Pro-Wrestling!

 Tokyo Olympic gold medalist in the men's 100kg judo weight class, Ulf Aron, has made a spectacular transition to a pro-wrestler! In an exclusive interview after his press conference, he talks about the reason for his change and his passion for pro wrestling.

Gold Medalist No More? Aaron Wolf Declares Pride and Titles Won’t Hold Him Back

 Courtesy of Terry's office

 It has been about a month since Shigeo Nagashima, the great star of the Showa era, passed away. The mourning for Mr. Nagashima has only intensified. Terry Ito, who had a close relationship with Mr. Nagashima, is one of them. Here are Terry's words of appreciation for Mr. Nagashima's great personality and the many times he met him.

“One Home Run Changed My Life” — Terry Ito’s Heartfelt Tribute to Late Shigeo Nagashima

 Kojiro Yamada (1st-3rd), Keisuke Nishi (4th)

 On June 2, Nozomi Sasaki made her first public comment on her husband Ken Watanabe's infidelity on a variety show. Watanabe's work has been going well recently, and it is said that his long-sought return to terrestrial broadcasting may be imminent. What are her prospects for the future?

Nozomi Sasaki’s Candid Remark on Marriage Sparks Talk of Ken Watabe’s TV Comeback

 On June 30, LaSalle Ishii announced that he would run for the House of Councillors for the Social Democratic Party. A few days earlier, Ishii had been performing in a play by the Atami Goro troupe at the Shimbashi Enbujo Theater. Ishii's fashion was very unique as he left the theater. .......

LaSalle Ishii Shows Off Quirky Style with Star Wars Bag and Ultraman Tee Before Upper House Bid

 Blank Green

 Credit card fraud continues to be an ongoing problem. In addition to conventional methods such as skimming and phishing, unused cards are also being used fraudulently. We interviewed some of the victims.

New Fraud Technique Targets Unused Cards Silently, Breaking Through Any Security

 Yomiuri TV is terminating long-running programs such as "Downtown DX," "Asapara," and "Wake Up! and "Wake Up!", Yomiuri TV, an affiliate of NTV, has been terminating its long-running programs one after another this year. At the end of September, the morning information program "Su-Man! will also ...

After 15 Years, Su-matan Ends — Yomiuri TV’s Series of Cancellations Reflects Internal Pressures

 The Batteries, runners-up in last year's "M-1 Grand Prix," have been inundated with offers to appear on TV programs. Some in the industry say that they have the best luck in the history of "M-1". We will explain why.

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