 Takeshi Kinugawa

 The LDP's secret plan for the House of Councillors election to be held in July is a cash handout to the public after the ruling party lost its majority in the lower house election. The LDP, which lost its majority in the lower house election, has come up with a secret plan to provide cash transfers to the people of Japan.

Ishiba’s Past Remarks Resurface Online as Cash Handouts Enter Election Strategy — All Eyes on Upper House Vote

 It has been announced that Juri Uesaka will play the heroine along with Ai Mikami in the first half of the 2014 morning drama season. For a while, popular actresses were cast as the heroines of morning dramas, but now the trend is to "go back to the basics. We explored the reasons for this trend.

NHK Bets on a Newcomer with No Lead Experience — Will the Asadora Casting Gamble Pay Off?

 Aika Kanda

 No.86 "Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Aika Kanda is increasingly being invited to variety shows as a "celebrity who likes to save money. When she talks about her self-made frugality on TV, there are a few negative comments. She passionately tells us that "saving money is an invention," and hopes that as many people as possible will understand her point of view.

Aika Kanda Calls to Rethink the Image of Frugal Living

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 Why did the man who won 45 championships and was loved by the gods of sumo leave the world of sumo with a cheerful face?

 FRIDAY interviewed Sho Hakuho, who spoke to the press about his resignation and his future plans. When we asked him about his frank feelings after the press conference, he spoke of his thoughts with a refreshed face and sparkling eyes.

Former Yokozuna Hakuho Reveals Resignation Story — No Regrets, I’m More Excited for What’s Next

 One day in the plenary hall of the House of Councillors, Eriko Imai, Parliamentary Secretary for the Cabinet Office, smiles at a cameraman. She brushes her hair with her left hand repeatedly. ...... There is a sparkling ring on her ring finger. Is it a sign that she and Mr. Hashimoto are going to make it to the finish line! When we asked him directly,......

Is Wedding News Coming? Eriko Imai Spotted with a Ring on Her Left Hand

 Shinji Hasuo

 Two men, including a self-proclaimed gangster, were arrested for forcing a runaway junior high school girl into prostitution. The suspects let the girl stay at their apartment and pretended to be her to recruit male customers. A photo of the suspects, who have tattoos all over their faces, is also included.

Tattooed Gang Member, 33, Accused of Forcing Runaway Girl into Prostitution Using Impersonation Scheme

 A 20-year-old man was arrested for sexually assaulting a junior high school student and an elementary school girl. He assaulted the girls he met through an online game at a karaoke bar. I don't think it's wrong to go out with elementary school girls," he said. This is the man's appalling statement.

“I Don’t Think It’s Wrong” says a 20-Year-Old Man Defends Alleged Sexual Assault of Two Minors at Karaoke Venue

 Yuji Yanagawa (nonfiction writer)

 Takehiko Kohiyama (1st photo) Kyodo News (2nd photo)

 Won gold and bronze medals in the combined event at the Nordic World Championships this February

 This February, the dizygotic twin Kasai sisters won gold and bronze medals in the combined events at the Nordic World Championships. Two new heroines were born in the Japanese skiing world. We take a look back at how they started skiing together.

Twin Sisters Yuna and Haruka Kasai Shine as New Skiing Heroines with Exciting One-Two Finish

 Shinnosuke Futagami (1st and 2nd photos) Courtesy of Akita City (4th photo)

 They appear in supermarkets and restaurants--June is the breeding season, and 11 have already been victimized nationwide! Hokkaido, Yamagata, Miyagi, and Kyoto must be careful!

 Since the beginning of spring, brown and black bears have been sighted every day, and 11 people have been attacked and injured by bears across Japan. The situation is still very unpredictable, but what areas are particularly dangerous? A well-informed person explains.

Acorn Crop Failure Drives Up Bear Encounter Risks — Latest Prediction Map Released

 Etsuko Motokawa

 Kyodo News

 Moriyasu Japan is regarded as the "strongest team of all time. Is the ability to qualify for next year's World Cup, the fastest in the world, real? Etsuko Motokawa, a sportswriter, takes a closer look at the real picture.

 Moriyasu Japan, regarded as the "strongest team of all time," has just completed a fierce battle in the final Asian qualifying round. Is the team's ability to qualify for next year's World Cup, the fastest in the world, real? Sportswriter Etsuko Motokawa looks into the real picture.

Despite Big Win Over Indonesia, Moriyasu’s Japan Faces Major Hurdles on the Road to 2026 World Cup

 Kazuhiko NAKAMURA

 Masahiro Nakai objected to the use of the term "sexual violence" in the report of Fuji Television's third-party panel. However, the third-party panel sternly rejected Nakai's request, saying that they would "refrain from communicating with him." ......

Masahiro Nakai’s Negotiations Collapse, but a Bold Ultra-C Plan Aims to Win Public Support

 Mitsuhiro Minami was born in 1970. After retiring in 2003, he worked in public relations for a T-shirt apparel manufacturer, as a magazine editor, in sales for a large exhibition organizer, and in public relations for a fashion college before becoming an independent writer. Currently, he works as a freelance textile industry writer and PR advisor.

 Mitsuhiro Minami

 Afro

 Recovery Wear" has been widely advertised on TV and the web, featuring Sho Sakurai and Tetsuro Degawa. The apparel and clothing industry has been experiencing a downturn in the creation of blockbuster products, but new entrants are continuing to enter the field. What are the results?

“Does It Really Work?” Industry Writer Tests Recovery Wear That Claims to Ease Fatigue and Stiff Shoulders

 In mid-May, actor Hiroshi Tamaki was walking in Shinagawa Station. Wearing a white T-shirt and denim shorts, he exuded an aura of a "good-looking man. Tamaki said that his appearance was "nothing to compete with"...

Hiroshi Tamaki Effortlessly Rocks Rare Denim in a Shinagawa Station Sighting

 Shimei Kurita (Nonfiction writer)

 Shimei Kurita (1st photo) Hiroyuki Komatsu (2nd and 3rd photos)

 Shocking Special Report Part 2: The Amazing Untold Story of the Underhanded Business

 A former leader of a secondary organization affiliated with the Sumiyoshikai and a former methamphetamine trafficker confesses his 10-year fugitive life, which ended with his arrest three weeks before the statute of limitations and the "North Korean route".

Former Smuggler Who Trafficked 300kg of Meth Reveals North Korean Route and 10-Year Life on the Run

 Shu NISHIHARA

 Yui Imaizumi (26) debuted in 2003 as a member of the idol group "Keyakizaka 46" and has been active since her graduation from the group in 2006. She talked about how she came to return to the entertainment world after announcing her retirement in 2010.

Yui Imaizumi Declares “I’ll Never Retire Again” as She Returns to Entertainment After Two and a Half Years

 Shinsuke Sakai

 The drama "Sequel to "Love at the End of the World" is currently airing. The Kamakura City Office, where the main character, Nagakura Kazuhei, works, is being rocked by troubles. In March of this year, a large number of employees retired. One of the causes is said to be power harassment. ....

15 Staff Members Resign Abruptly — The Real Trouble Inside Kamakura City Hall

 Shimei Kurita (nonfiction writer)

 Shocking Special Report Part 1: The Amazing Untold Story of the Underhanded Business

 The man who was arrested for attempted smuggling and possession of 300 kg of methamphetamine makes a confession.

Former Smuggler Who Trafficked 300kg of Meth Reveals Shocking Truths About North Korea’s Drug Trade

 What role do Japanese submarines play?　Which is stronger, nuclear submarines or conventional submarines? We asked Capt. Wolf, a former senior Self-Defense Force officer of the Maritime Self-Defense Force, about all sorts of things about submarines that are surprisingly unknown to us.

Former Senior Officer Reveals Little-Known Strengths of JMSDF Submarines as Key Counter to China

 On May 27, JT (Japan Tobacco Inc.) held a press conference to announce the new device for heated cigarettes, "Ploom AURA," and a new brand of sticks for heated cigarettes, "EVO. What does the new brand taste like?

JT Introduces New Heated Tobacco Device Ploom AURA and EVO Sticks

 After working as a money writer, financial planner, and market analyst for a securities company, he 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 "Understanding with Rich Illustrations! A book that will definitely benefit you with cashless payment. X (former Twitter) => @1847mattsuu

 Kenji Matsuoka

 Mr. kenmo chose to invest in stocks in order to eliminate his worries about his financial future. While continuing to work as a company employee, he started studying from scratch and achieved 100 million yen in assets in 5 years. His "reproducible" investment method has become a topic of conversation.

How One Office Worker Aimed to Turn 3 Million Yen into a Fortune with a Rapid Investment Strategy

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 The drama "Caster" will have its final episode on June 15. The drama will be shown in its final episode on June 15, and industry insiders are more interested in what Mei Nagano, the heroine of the drama, will do in response to her alleged affair with Kei Tanaka. ......

Final Episode of Caster Nears, Mei Nagano’s Response in Question

 Kumataro Arai (Harada) Sankei Shimbun (Suzuki)

 Special Entertainment Program - Part 2

 Who is the most popular female TV announcer of the moment?　FRIDAY conducted a large survey of 1,000 male and female readers of this magazine. The top answers were from the faces of the stations, including Mami Mizuto and Seika Inoue, but this time we focus on the young hopefuls.

Who’s Japan’s Favorite Female Announcer? Rising Stars to Watch Amid a Shortage of Young Talent

 Kumataro Arai (Tanaka) Keisuke Nishi (Hironaka) Sankei Shimbun (Oshita)

 Special Entertainment Program Part 1

 Who is the most popular female TV announcer right now?　This time, FRIDAY conducted a large survey of 1,000 male and female readers of this magazine. Mami Mizuto, Mako Tamura, Seika Inoue, Hitomi Tanaka... Who will win the battle of the aces from each station?

Readers’ Choice: The Most Beloved Female Announcer Across Networks Revealed in 1,000-Person Survey

 Masao Kurihara

 Tsutomu Kishimoto (PICSPORT)

 FRIDAY Sports Nonfiction

 Shingo Suetsugu, 45, is a legend in the Japanese track and field world. Still active, Suezugi declared last November that he would challenge the World Championships in Athletics (opening on September 13). This is the first time for me to challenge myself," he says.

Latest Articles