 Yuri Adachi (1st, 6th-8th), Naomi Horikawa, Akifumi Yoshida, Kojiro Yamada (4th, 5th)

 On December 20, 2013, Ai Tominaga reported her pregnancy on her Instagram. The father of her child is actor Kazuken Yamamoto. Many people say that this Tominaga's way of life is cool. We look back at Tominaga's past with images.

Ai Tominaga Shares Her Pregnancy News and Wows Fans on a Ginza Street with Her Striking Presence

 Motoko Abekawa works as a freelance writer mainly for the web. She is also involved in the production of books and corporate PR magazines. She does not specialize in any particular field, but covers a wide range of topics that intrigue her, including history, comedy, health, beauty, travel, gourmet food, and nursing care.

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 Asabi" from Korea is the best way to prevent New Year's weight gain!　A nutritionist explains the scientific basis for reducing visceral fat with just one tablespoon a day. What is the correct way to follow the popular "just drink it" diet and what are the dangerous ways to drink it that should be avoided?

One Tablespoon a Day of Korean Asabi Could Be the Easiest Way to Combat Post-Holiday Weight Gain

 Shinji Hasuo

 The former head of the internationally wanted luxury watch-sharing service "Tokematch" has been arrested. We asked an expert.

Fleeing to Dubai, the Ex-CEO of Tokematch Is Accused of Committing Two Serious Offenses

 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. He was a member of "Honjamaka," a comedy duo with Toshiaki Megumi, and was also a member of "Ganso! Debuya" (TV TOKYO), as well as an actor and voice actor. Currently, he is the Friday MC of "Yoji Goji Days" (TV TOKYO), and is also active on YouTube and Instagram.

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 Hidehiko Ishizuka of "Honjamaka" talks about how the Ishizuka family spends their New Year's holidays. The Ishizuka family customarily spends the New Year's holidays at a nearby hotel with about 20 relatives. Why a hotel?

A Look Inside the Ishizuka Family’s Year-End Holiday as Hidehiko Ishizuka Describes Their Time Together in a Hotel Full of Relatives and Festive Moments

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 Anne Hathaway stumbles down the stairs, Taylor Swift and her fiancé proudly hold hands on a date, and Academy Award-winning actors and actresses are seen riding the subway with the common people. And it's amazing to see Academy Award regular actors riding the subway in a folksy way!

 Harrison Ford and Tom Hanks commuting on the subway, Anne Hathaway taking a spectacular fall on set, Taylor Swift getting engaged... a roundup of celebrity real-life sightings in 2025.

The Dark and Glamorous Secrets of Hollywood Superstars

 Takashi Tachibana, who had been working hard to destroy NHK, the political world, the Internet, and even the electoral system, was arrested and indicted. What does Ayaka Otsu, who has been fighting him to the death for three years, think now?

“He Ran, He Left Me” — Ayaka Ōtsu’s Battle with Takashi Tachibana Reaches Its Peak

 Takeshi Nodo

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 The Hong Kong high-rise apartment fire that has terrorized the world. The Hong Kong high-rise apartment fire that has horrified the world is not a "fire on the other side of the river" for Japan, where there is a forest of high-rise condominiums, but experts deny that it is. The reasons for this and the key points that can make the difference between life and death in the event of a fire are explained.

Hong Kong Apartment Fire Kills 160+ — Experts Reveal the Crucial Differences with Japan

 Nakahira Ryo

 On December 23, the second trial of a former head teacher of a cram school who indecently assaulted two of his students was held. The mother of one of the victims testified about her anger toward the defendant and the current situation of the girls.

“Every Moment Was Painful” — A Mother Speaks in Court About Her Daughter’s Current Condition, Expressing Her Anger

 Takero Shimei (1st photo), Shinji Hamasaki (4th and 5th photos)

 The "FRIDAY Digital" will be published in 2025.

 In this year's "Violent & Serious Cases in 2025," we look back at the major cases and heinous incidents reported by FRIDAY Digital in 2025, and introduce the voice of former death row inmate Shiraishi, who was executed in June for the "Zama 9 murders," as told to us by our reporter before his death.

Shiraishi’s Execution and the True Nature Behind the Crimes

 Michito Goda is a writer and president of the Japan Singers Association, and made his debut as a singer/songwriter with Watanabe Productions in 1979 while still in high school. Since then, he has demonstrated his versatility in a variety of fields, including stage and broadcast production, songwriting, and writing. He has written many books, including "The Mystery of Doyo" and "The Mystery of Shrines" series, "The Truth of the Kohaku Uta Gassen" and "Uta wa seiyori ni yoroshiku: 100 years of the Showa Era, Looking Back through Ryuko Uta". His most recent book is "Ano uta, kono uta mo mo genjitsu sengen no uta datta dai douyo, aishou uta no mistery" (Mystery of Children's Songs and Love Songs) (Kasama Shoin), which is based on 80 years after the end of World War II. In 1949, he provided "Koshi no Miyako" to Hiroshi Itsuki, for which he received the Special Jury Prize of the "Japan Poetry Composition Award. He is currently a regular guest on BS TV TOKYO's "Playback Song Festival" and "Song Festival Premium," and on January 2, 2013, "Japan Singers Association New Year 12 Hour Song Festival" will be broadcast from 12:00 pm to 12:00 pm.

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 Michito Goda, writer and President of the Japan Singers Association, talks about "Kohaku Uta Gassen That Day, That Time: The Transition of Tori

 The wall that Momoe Yamaguchi broke down at the age of 19, and the truth about Hibari Misora's "I won't answer if it's not a trio. What is the lineage that leads to SMAP, Amuro, and Mrs. GREEN APPLE?

The Night Hibari Misora Refused to Step Aside — And a Teen Star Changed Everything

 Michito Goda, author and president of the Japan Singers Association, made his debut as a singer/songwriter with Watanabe Productions in 1979 while still in high school. Since then, he has demonstrated his versatility in a variety of fields, including stage and broadcast production, songwriting, and writing. He has written many books, including "The Mystery of Doyo" and "The Mystery of Shrines" series, "The Truth of the Kohaku Uta Gassen" and "Uta wa seiyori ni yoroshiku: 100 years of the Showa Era, Looking Back through Ryuko Uta". His most recent book is "Ano uta, kono uta mo mo genjitsu sengen no uta datta dai douyo, aishou uta no mistery" (Mystery of Children's Songs and Love Songs) (Kasama Shoin), which is based on 80 years after the end of World War II. In 1949, he provided "Koshi no Miyako" to Hiroshi Itsuki, for which he received the Special Jury Prize of the "Japan Poetry Composition Award. He is currently a regular guest on BS TV TOKYO's "Playback Song Festival" and "Song Festival Premium," and on January 2, 2013, "Japan Singers Association New Year 12 Hour Song Festival" will be broadcast from 12:00 pm to 12:00 pm.

 Michito Goda, writer and president of the singers' association, talks about "Kohaku Uta Gassen That Day, That Time: Retirement and Resurrection Dramas

 The truth about Harumi Miyako's "Blank 45 Seconds," which received a 78.1% viewer rating! Legendary singers who chose to retire from Kohaku. Candies, Masako Mori... We will look into the epic drama of "the end and the resurrection" hidden behind the glamorous stage.

A Superstar, a Silent Mic, and 78.1% Watching—Kōhaku’s Most Dangerous Moment

 Michito Goda, writer and president of the Singer's Association of Japan, talks about "Kohaku Uta Gassen: That Day, That Time - How do you view the special quota? ～What do you think of the special quota?

 What are the merits and demerits of the Kohaku "special quota"? From Hibari Misora to Seiko Matsuda, the boundaries of "Kohaku" are changing. The "prescription" for the return of Kohaku, as explained by Michito Goda, and the measures taken in the wake of the collapse of the 70% viewer rating.

Michihito Goda on How to Restore Kouhaku Amid the Rise of Special Slots

 Do you remember the days of the martial arts boom, when there was a judo-born PRIDE fighter who defeated Peter Aerts and the Gracie clan? His name was Shungo Oyama. We interviewed him to find out how his life started to shine again after being diagnosed with an incurable disease.

From Fighter to Artist Shungo Oyama’s Miraculous Turn After Rare Disease Diagnosis

 Shu Nishihara

 Actor Hirofumi Arai has returned to work for the first time in seven years since his arrest in 2007. A total of about 50 fans and reporters were waiting in front of the theater in Tokyo, the site of his comeback. However, Arai himself was too ruthless to return home "stealthily.

Hirofumi Arai Returns Home in Stealth Critics Question His Readiness for a Comeback

 Ichiro Takatsuka (Ito) Shu Nishihara (Kusumi)

 Koharu Kusumi, a former Morning Musume member, and Kentaro Ito and Rinon Yoshida... [2025] Hot Love Couples Then and Now null We look back on Koharu Kusumi's high-spirited love affair with a young but super-elite foreign financier, Kentaro Ito and Rinon Yoshida's dog-walking date, and Ryo Katsuji and Kana Kita's lovey-dovey relationship, which they introduced to everyone around them.

2025 Celebrity Couples Update Koharu Kusumi Kentaro Ito and Rinon Yoshida

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 Year-End and New Year's Special Program

 Special Program! Japan national soccer team's victory over Brazil in a friendly match, Loco Solare's tearful defeat, Yuki Nakajima setting a new Japanese record, Ami Nakai winning her first race, and the first Japanese-trained horse winning the BC Classic...

Defining Sports Moments of Reiwa 7 Japan Beats Brazil and Loco Solare’s Tearful Loss

 Shinji Hasuo (1st, 7th, 8th), Sota Shima (2nd to 5th), En Aida

 Ai Fukuhara confessed her second marriage and pregnancy in an interview with "Josei Seven". The man she is with is Mr. A, the man who was reported to have had an affair with her. In the article, she apologized for the fuss and showed a happy smile. This magazine looks back on the "Ai-chan smile" we have seen so far.

Ai Fukuhara Announces Remarriage and Pregnancy Smiling Again After a Long Time

 The year 2025: Violent and Serious Incidents (1)

 This year's "2025 Violent & Serious Cases" looks back on serious and heinous cases reported by FRIDAY Digital in 2025. In this first installment, we take a look at the case of a female assistant manager of a major bank who stole billions of dollars in total from a safety deposit box.

Mitsubishi UFJ Safe Deposit Theft What Made the Female Defendant Break Her Rule

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 A way of life that is not afraid of change

 TV personality Serina shares her thoughts on her latest gravure shoot

Serina on Continuing Gravure and What She Believes in Most

 Takero Shintai

 For the Yamaguchigumi VI, the year 2013 was a "milestone year". It unilaterally put an end to the split war that had continued with the Kobe Yamaguchigumi. We look back at the turbulent year of 2013 once again.

A Pivotal Year After the Sixth Yamaguchi Gumi Declared an End to the Feud

 Violent and Serious Incidents in 2025

 We will look back on the serious and heinous incidents reported by "FRIDAY Digital" in 2025 in "2025 Violent & Serious Incidents". The second installment is the "Yashio Road Cave-in Accident" that occurred in January. Was there a problem with the initial response system that prolonged the rescue operation?

Yashio Road Collapse Why Rescue Efforts Were Prolonged and Initial Decisions Questioned

 A tragic accident occurred at a popular martial arts event. A fighter who was slapped during a pre-fight trash talk fainted and fell, resulting in a subarachnoid hemorrhage. A doctor explains the fear of subarachnoid hemorrhage, which lurks in everyday life in addition to surprise attacks.

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Can Happen Anywhere Even Survival Can Mean Serious Aftereffects

 Financial planner and representative of Rapport Consulting Office. After graduating from Nagoya University's Faculty of Engineering, he worked for a securities company and an insurance agency before setting up his own business. He is a first-class financial planning technician, CFP®, certified real estate transaction specialist, and sauna and spa professional.

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 It is a big mistake to think that "Flat 35 is the same everywhere! A 0.1% difference in interest rates can cost you millions of yen... A thorough comparison of Docomo Finance, SBI Aruch, etc. with real names. We consider the final conclusion of which mortgage loan to choose during the interest rate hike phase.

Flat 35 Is Not the Same Everywhere Choosing the Wrong Bank Can Cost Millions

 Takero Yui

 Usuko of the comedy duo "Nagon" has published a recipe book. All of the dishes in the book were prepared by Usuko himself. He says that his love of cooking was largely influenced by his family. We asked Usuki about his cooking-related episodes.

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