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 Daiki Masuda has been appointed as an educator for Richard Sunagawa, who transferred from Softbank to the Giants on May 12 in a trade for infielder Masato Akihiro and pitcher Ryusei Oe. What is the background?

“Who’s Idea Was That?!” — Giants Fans React as Daiki Masuda Named Mentor to Richard Sunagawa

 Shinji Hasuo

 A group of executives who operated fake dating sites and swindled women out of as much as 5.3 billion yen in cash has been arrested. When they received complaints from victims, they refunded a portion of the money and made the victims write an affidavit saying that they would not consult the police. This is their ingenious criminal technique.

¥5.3 Billion Scam Group Exposed — How They Used Fake Dating Sites and No-Police Pledges to Trap Victims

 Yoshitaka Imoto

 The "World Individual Table Tennis Championships" (May 17-25) to determine the world's No. 1 table tennis player was held in Doha, Qatar. Hina Hayata, who won the bronze medal at the previous tournament in Durban, South Africa, lost in the quarterfinals of the women's singles.

Hina Hayata Falls Short of Consecutive Medals — What the World Championships Loss Revealed About Japan’s Ace

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 RYOKI of "BE:FIRST" was reported to have broken off an engagement after receiving over 100 million yen in tribute from a popular YouTube star, but it was also reported that he had married Shuri, the only daughter of Yutaka Mizutani and Ran Ito. ......

BE:FIRST’s Ryoki Miyama Parts Ways Shows Respect to Father-In-Law Yutaka Mizutani

 Akiko Wada's "Akko ni Omakase! which Akiko Wada serves as the MC, may finally be terminated. TBS insiders say that Akiko Wada's recent appearances on other variety shows may also be a result of the show's cancellation.

Rumors of Akko ni Omakase! Cancellation Resurface After 40th Anniversary Special

 Former NHK announcer Matomo Ushida, who is running for the upper house of the National Democratic Party of Japan this summer, gave a speech at JR Hamamatsucho Station on May 25 with Yuichiro Tamaki, the party's representative, and others. Ushida has yet to make any significant comments, but there is a reason for that...

Why Former NHK Announcer Maatomo Ushida Struggles to Stand Out in Street Speeches Despite Her Charisma

 Sayuri Saito

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 I am half hopeful and half concerned about Minister Koizumi," said Michiharu Oizumi, professor emeritus at Miyagi University. However, even if stockpiled rice released under a voluntary contract is priced at the 2,000-yen level, it does not mean that the price of rice as a whole will fall.

Rice Prices Set to Stay High Until Next Year’s Harvest as Market Polarization Deepens

 Aika Kanda

 No.85] Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Dancing! Sanma Goten! is a battlefield for talk. One time, when she was invited to the show several times, she truly realized that it was a "battlefield. As she desperately tried to get a bite, a certain change occurred. ......

Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda Opens Up About the Personal Change She Felt on Sanma’s Palace

 Kazuhiko NAKAMURA

 Mei Nagano is about to take a leave of absence due to reports of an alleged affair. There are other "morning drama heroines" at her agency, but none of them seem to be able to replace Nagano. We asked a well-informed person what the difference is between actresses who sell well through morning dramas and those who don't.

Why No One from the Same Agency Could Fill Mei Nagano’s Shoes in Morning Dramas

 Yakult manager Shingo Takatsu (56) and another leader of the Yakult baseball team have been at loggerheads since the start of the season.

Yakult’s Takatsu and Ishii Reportedly in Cold War Over Pitching Decisions Amid Team Injury Crisis

 Hiroyuki Komatsu, Kyodo News

 Singer Yukio Hashi has been diagnosed with dementia. He is said to be suffering from moderate dementia. Although he has a serious image, Hashi is surprisingly playful. Here is the true face of Hashi, who loves ice cream and sake, in his dressing room and at meals, as told by his "favorite disciples.


Yuji Hashi’s Dementia Battle and the Warm Memories His Disciples Reveal

 Ichiro Takatsuka, with assistance from Azabu Fugu Takeshi

 Three best friends who met in Tokyo during the height of the bubble economy talk about the hottest decade of the '80s.

 In celebration of Brother Cohn's publication of his autobiography "WON'T BE LONG: My Life Swimming with the Bubble," two of his best friends sit down to talk about the hottest days of the 80s! They talk about their encounters and the nightlife at the height of the bubble economy.

Kon-chan’s Always Surrounded by the Coolest Crowd — Brother Korn, Kinashi &#038; Hiromi Reunite

 An associate professor of Toyama University was arrested for his involvement in the management of an illegal men's esthetic salon. Interviews with the people involved revealed that the suspect was a troublemaker.

From Campus Scandal to Criminal Front: The Tumultuous Downfall of a University Associate Professor

 Blank Green

 The head of the administrative office of the public interest incorporated association "Japan Run-in Temple" was arrested for cocaine possession. What happened behind the scenes?　We interviewed consultants who had been in and out of the organization about the office manager and the recent state of the organization.

The Atmosphere Changed — Cocaine Bust at Kakekomidera as Street Kids Speak Out

 Shigeru Nekota

 The Osaka Expo has been a great success every day. The restaurants inside the Expo site are good, but I would like to recommend some of the "popular restaurants among the locals" located a little before the nearest station, Yumeshima. A gourmet writer living in Osaka will introduce them to you.

No Crowds, Cheap &#038; Delicious! Top Post-Expo Eats in Osaka

 Yusuke Kondo

 Mei Nagano's alleged affair with Kei Tanaka has had a significant impact on her work. The Korean actor Kim Moo-joon, who was the "other guy" she was reportedly "two-timing" with, tweeted on social networking sites... ...

Kim Mu-jun&#8217;s Cheating Scandal: Will He Become a Dangerous Presence for Mei Nagano?

 Born in Tokyo in 1957. Graduated from Aoyama Gakuin University. After working as a radio broadcaster, she became a broadcaster and columnist. She has appeared on "Koi no Karafugai" (Nippon Television Network Corporation), "Tensai! Shimura Dobutsuen" (Nippon Television Network), "Odoru! Sanma Goten‼" (Nippon Television Network Corporation) and many others. He writes more than 30 columns a month for women's magazines, sports and economic newspapers. Currently, she appears on "Sunday Japon" (TBS), "Ichijyukyaku Shiranai Hanashi" (NTV), "Dodeska +" (MTV), and other TV programs. <br /> <br /><br />


 Mihoko Yamada, Columnist

 Columnist Mihoko Yamada writes about her thoughts on the members of "Arashi

 Arashi" has announced that it will disband next May. Three of its members will star in a drama series in the July season. Columnist Mihoko Yamada looks back on the acting careers of all five members.

Arashi Members Take Center Stage in July Dramas: A Possible Reunion and the Pride of Their Acting Journey

 Even in Japan, where prices continue to rise, the popularity of cheap and tasty "chicken izakaya" continues unabated. Hakkenden" boasts of its great popularity in the Kansai region, the most fierce battleground in Japan. Hachikenden" is expanding its power and is aiming for the absolute champion, "Tori Aristocrat"!

Osaka’s Hakken-den Expands Rapidly: Can Torikizoku Hold Its Ground?

 New Era", "Akiyoshi", "Torimero", and "Miraizaka" challenge the champion!

 Even in Japan, where prices continue to rise, the popularity of cheap and tasty "chicken izakaya" continues unabated. Akiyoshi," which has been a big hit in Japan, and "Shinjidai," which has created a special hit, as well as "Torimero" and "Miraizaka," both from Watami, will challenge the king of izakayas!

Revolutionizing the Scene: How Chicken-Themed Izakayas Are Disrupting the Market

 Pineapo Urach

 The "Bembo" TV drama "Bembo" has made a big splash in Japan. In Tokushima, "Panpan Street," which retains strong traces of the prewar Akita-machi brothels, is still in operation. Underground explorer Pinappo Urach went there.

Inside Tokushima&#8217;s 150-Year-Old Active Brothel: Infiltrating the Hidden World of Panpan Street

 In June 2010, the ban on the personal use of marijuana was partially lifted in Thailand, sparking a worldwide debate. This year, less than three years after the ban was lifted, marijuana is once again the subject of regulation. What is the current marijuana situation in Thailand? We interviewed the front lines of the "marijuana business.

Thailand’s Cannabis Industry: Where Cafes Double as Hotspots for Japanese Tourists

 Yoshiyuki Komiya (sports writer)

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 Hokuriku's supernova talks all about it

 Miyu Kawazoe (PFU Blue Cats Ishikawa Kahoku), one of the most beautiful women in the SV League, is a new star in the volleyball world. Kawazoe talked about her thoughts for the second year of the league and what she has learned from her interactions with children in the disaster-affected areas.

PFU Blue Cats&#8217; Ishikawa and Kawazoe Reflect on the Joy of Playing with Spikes

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Mr. Kane: "It's Mr. FRIDAY, isn't it? We've been waiting for you! In early May, Takahiro Arai, manager of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp, cheerfully appeared for an interview at a time when the team's main players were out of action. Arai said, "For me, it's a blessing." What was he thinking...

Takahiro Arai on Overcoming Last Season’s Challenges and Leading Hiroshima Carp to the Top

 Taguchi Yuji

 Taku Kawamura, a professor at the University of Tsukuba, thoroughly explains the "changes" after moving to the Majors.

 The day after the May 10 game against the Diamondbacks, Dodgers manager Roberts expressed his concern about Akinori Sasaki, who gave up five runs in four innings. Was the cause of his poor performance "pitching from the back"? An expert in motion analysis provides a thorough explanation while looking at a series of photos.

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