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 On January 15, a press conference was held to announce that manager Akifu Okada (66) will retire at the end of the season and will be replaced by baseball critic and team's special assistant, Kyuji Fujikawa (44).

‘Great Restoration at Hanshin Under Kyuji Fujikawa: Behind the Fan-less Family Feud

 Ippei Hara

 NTV will undergo a major program change in March of next year due to sluggish viewer ratings. One of the first programs to be canceled is "with MUSIC. What is the reason? And what is the "no-holds-barred plan" to gain viewer ratings?

With “MUSIC” Facing Possible Cancellation Amid Declining Viewership Nippon TV Reportedly Pleads

 Kazuhiko Nakamura, Keisuke Nishi

 This year's NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen will be hosted by a duo who play the leading roles in morning dramas. The focus of attention will be on Kanna Hashimoto, who will be hosting the Kohaku Uta Gassen for the third year in a row. Her appointment has TV people excited, wondering if "a big-name artist will finally make her first appearance in the Kohaku Uta Gassen.

Kanna Hashimoto Hosting NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen for the Third Year Hints at a Big-Name Artist’s Debut

 Yusuke Kondo

 Masaharu Fukuyama's free live concert held on October 13 as the opening of Nagasaki Stadium City was a great success, with 310,000 people watching, including those who streamed the event. However, there were various incidents behind the scenes. ......

Behind Masaharu Fukuyama&#8217;s 310,000-Person Free Concert: The Balloon Trouble in Nagasaki

 Aika Kanda

 Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Aika Kanda held the Nimura family's "winning" Halloween party. The members who participated in the party were people who are active in the center of the entertainment world. I was anxious from the very first minute of shopping...

Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda: Struggling with Cooking is Tough. Japan&#8217;s Fastest Halloween Party!

 Taku Otsuka, a candidate for the House of Representatives, is facing the election as a backwater candidate because he is reported to be a slush fund member of the House of Representatives and is not allowed to run for a seat in the proportional election. He has been the subject of several scandals, but this magazine has uncovered new revelations about him. The following are the details.

Takushi Otsuka&#8217;s Shocking Remarks on U.S. Presidential Candidate and Prime Minister Ambitions at Secret Meeting

 In mid-October, we found Junichi Okada walking in downtown Tokyo. He was walking with his big thighs as if he was walking. He is currently busy with the Netflix drama "Ixagami," for which he is the producer and star, but his appearance gave us a sense of fulfillment.

Agency President, Producer, and Leading Actor Junichi Okada: Commanding the City with the Poise of a Fighter

 Chimasa Ide

 There is no end to credit card fraud. One of the most surprising is a post on a social networking site that says, "Even if I stop my card, the fraudulent use doesn't stop. Why on earth would this happen? To what extent do credit card companies compensate for fraudulent use?

Fraudulent Charges Persist After Card is Stopped: What Compensation Can the Issuer Offer?

 Kumataro Arai (Tanaka, Sasaki) Yuri Adachi (Inoue, Sugihara) Ryu Yoshino (Saito)

 Who are the "post-Mizuto Mami and Hironaka Ayaka"? Who are the young talents with the MC ability to skillfully manage celebrities and the ability to improvise to generate laughter?

 Hironaka and Mizuto, who are as popular and talented as celebrities, reign as queens, but both are now married. FRIDAY will thoroughly discuss who could become the next generation of variety TV queen announcers!

Tamura Mako of TBS Tops Next Generation Variety Queen Announcer Staff Roundtable

 The "Yokai Art Museum" on Shodoshima Island in Kagawa Prefecture is the only place in the world where visitors can encounter contemporary yokai art. A book containing this yokai art will be published by a French publisher in November. Here are some of the pop yokai.

Ultra-Pop Yokai Arrive at the Yokai Art Museum with “Yokai Like! Like!” and “Plamo Kai”

 On October 10, Chunichi announced that Kazuki Inoue, 53, will be promoted to manager of the second team next season.

New Chunichi Manager Kazuki Inoue Praised as &#8216;Good Guy&#8217; but Faces Challenge of Drawing Crowds

 Afro

 Kōichi Hagiuda, who was removed from the LDP's official recognition and became an independent candidate due to allegations of illegal payments to the LDP. If he loses the primary election, he will not be able to be resurrected, and he will lose the election. In such a pinch, an unexpected person rushed to his aid, saying "friendship is better than party. ......

Ichiro Matsui&#8217;s Support for Koichi Hagiuda Amid Slush Fund Scandal Reveals Deeper Reason

 After working as a money writer and financial planner/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 "Understanding with Rich Illustrations! Cashless Payments for the Absolute Benefit of Cashless Payments".

 Kenji Matsuoka

 Kaisha Shikiho" is sometimes called the bible of stock investment. A charismatic instructor of stock investment courses and popular columnist for "Shikiho Online" gives us tips on how to read the magazine and picks up some noteworthy issues from the latest issue.

Columnists Share Techniques for Utilizing Shikiho on Shikiho Online

 Shinsuke Sakai

 The dream of the core horse racing fans is to enjoy horse racing with a former jockey while drinking sake from noon on Saturdays and Sundays! Ankatsu is going to fulfill the dream of the hard-core horse racing fan. Ankatsu is a former famous jockey known to all horse racing fans.

Discover Insider Tips and Enjoy Horse Racing Weekends at Ando Katsuki&#8217;s Ankatsu Bar!

 Izumi Nakagawa

 Afro (2nd photo)

 To slow down the aging process even a little, it may be a good idea to train your mitochondria," says Koji Okamoto, associate professor at Osaka University's Mitochondrial Dynamics Laboratory. But what exactly are "mitochondria"?


Three Simple Methods to Boost Mitochondrial Quality and Quantity for Healthy Aging

 Yuji Yanagawa

 Kei Kato

 The day of the Draft Conference arrived, and the fate of amateur baseball players aiming to play professional baseball in Japan was up for grabs. Because they do not know what other teams will be doing, the teams will be pondering until the very last minute whether they should be prepared to compete for the most popular picks or go for a single pick.

Kanemaru Yumeto Laughs Off Fateful Encounter: “Nothing is Coming Out!”

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Rui Soyama (Meiji University) is said to be one of the best players in 20 years, and Yuto Kanamaru of Kansai University is this year's standout pitcher. The first name that comes to mind as an outlier for both of these inevitable contenders is Yuto Nakamura, 21, of Aichi Institute of Technology.

Yuto Nakamura Yakult&#8217;s First Pick with 160 km/h Fastball, Never Aimed for Pro Baseball

 Reiwa 2024, Kabukicho is now ...... 108th

 Men's clubs, boys' bars, and macho bars...... do almost the same thing as host clubs, but... There has been a spate of revelations across the country of establishments offering unlicensed customer services that are said to resemble "host clubs. often heard in Kabukicho.

Hidden Report Reveals Surge in Popularity of Men&#8217;s Show Clubs Amid Crackdown on Host Club-Like Venues

 Shinji Hamasaki

 The LDP is struggling in many areas. Prime Minister Ishiba held an "Imperial Council" with party leaders in an attempt to regain the upper hand, but four days before the vote, the "red flag gun" exploded, and "all is not well." ......

Prime Minister Ishiba&#8217;s Comeback Hindered by Stealth Endorsement Reports, Risking Coalition Majority

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 It was announced that "Winter Sonata" will be released in theaters in 2013. The 20th anniversary of the show's release in Japan was celebrated last year, and the movie version is said to have been made in response to fan demand. And among fans, expectations are growing for Yong-sama's visit to Japan.

Excitement Builds Among Fans as Winter Sonata Movie Release Approaches

 Masakazu Yoshiba

 A special interview with gravure idol Kei Fubuki, who reveals her background as a former CA.

Former CA&#8217;s J-cup Strongest Gravure Idol &#8212; Kei Fubuki, Exposes Her Shocking Family Meeting

Kei Fubuki Reveals that She was a Former CA! An Unexpected Comment from Her Boss after Discovering her Gravure Appearances!

 Myung-Woo Kim

 Getty Images (1st), KLPGA (2nd)

 It has become clear that four leading Japanese tour players will participate in the qualifying round for the right to compete on the U.S. Women's Golf Tour next year. While Japanese players are expected to make great strides, there are also concerns about the hollowing out of Japan's popular professionals.

Top Japanese Golfers Take on U.S. Tour, Sparking Global Recognition and Talent Drain Concerns at Home

 Shinji Hasuo

 A man was arrested after ignoring a red light and causing a hit-and-run accident. He turned himself in to the police the day after the accident, but made incoherent statements. When tested for drugs, he tested positive for methamphetamine. Immediately after his arrest, a photographer for this magazine took this shocking picture of the man.

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