 Toshiaki Ichihara

 In this issue of Playback, we take a look back at what this magazine was reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we will introduce two "rookies" who had a near-miss during the opening game of the Pacific League season in March 2005.

Playback &#8217;05] &#8220;Scullery maid&#8221; and &#8220;scorer&#8221;&#8230; &#8220;Opening Day&#8221; of the Rookie Dalvish and his team

 Kenshin Uemura of "ONE N' ONLY" was arrested for indecent assault on a female interpreter at the launch of a fan meeting in Hong Kong on March 1. We interviewed Kenshin Uemura of "ONE N' ONLY" to find out what will happen in his trial.

Kenshin Uemura, who was arrested in Hong Kong for &#8220;indecent assault,&#8221; has already spent more than several million yen.

 Kyodo News

 The Yakult baseball team, which has been on the verge of regaining the championship, has been sluggish since the start of the season. What is the "secret plan" that manager Takatsu, in such a pinch, has requested from the upper management?

Yakult manager Shingo Takatsu, in a pinch, plans to acquire Richard Sunagawa. &#8230;&#8230;

 The Myanmar Military True News Information Team/AP/Afro

 A large quake caused long-lasting and long-period tremors, and high-rise buildings collapsed.

 On March 28, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit central Myanmar. The death toll is estimated at over 10,000. The earthquake was characterized by "long-period seismic tremors" that affected Bangkok, 1,000 km away from the epicenter. Japan is no stranger to earthquakes...

Emergency Warning Report] Myanmar Earthquake: M7.7, Death Toll Over 10,000&#8230; &#8220;The Same Thing Will Happen in Japan&#8221;.

 Kazuhiko NAKAMURA

 The report released by Fuji Television's third-party committee was shocking in its content, affecting not only those involved with Fuji. Particular attention has been paid to TV personality U, who had a meeting with Masahiro Nakai and a female announcer in a suite room. ......

Talent U&#8221; listed in Fuji Television&#8217;s third-party committee report; stations know and share real names and &#8220;no stations use them&#8221;.

 Hironori Jinno (Nonfiction writer)

 Kazuhiko Nakamura, courtesy of Luna (bottom)

 Increasing number of burials, technological innovations in the storage of bodies, and the latest coffin gowns: ......

 The concept and perception of "death" has changed over time, and the "workers" involved in the final stages of life have come to accept the increasingly diverse forms of death. The increasing number of deaths among foreigners, burial, storage of bodies...what is the "deathbed business"?

In Accordance with the Increasing Number of Foreigners&#8230;At the Forefront of the &#8220;Deathbed Business&#8221; Workers Changing the Image of Death [Close Reporting on the Frontlines].

 AFLO

 A home run in the opposite direction in the opening game of the season at his home base

 The "input swing" has been used by many of the greatest hitters in the history of professional baseball to accomplish great feats. Ohtani reveals that he uses a "cricket swing" to "catch the ball with a plane. What is the advantage of using a plane swing?

Shohei Ohtani&#8217;s Remarkable Cricket Swing Powers High Inside Pitches

 Shinji Hamasaki (1st, 6th-8th), Takeshi Kinugawa, Toshihiro Nakaikawa (3rd, 5th), Kaya Takeuchi, Naoki Shimizu, Shu Nishihara, Sota Shima

 Aya Takashima, a freelance TV announcer, has updated her Instagram page and surprised people on social media with her cute appearance that is hard to believe that she is 47 years old. We take a look back at the life of Aya Takashima, whose idol-like looks and "genius" announcing skills have made her a force to be reckoned with.

Aya Takashima at 46 From Martial Arts Venues to Rare Tennis Looks

 Keisuke Nishi

 It was mid-afternoon in mid-March when thick clouds covered the sky, and Ken Watanabe of Un-jash was riding a bicycle through an upscale residential area in Tokyo.

Determined to Return Ken Watabe Seen Racing Through Luxury District on Bike!

 With the continuing high prices of commodities, the number of shoplifting victims at supermarkets and convenience stores has been increasing dramatically.

 In recent years, the number of shoplifting victims has increased dramatically. The economic downturn caused by soaring prices has had a major impact," says a shoplifting G-man. First-time offenders, foreigners, and minors are committing more shoplifting crimes than ever before. What is behind this?

Shoplifters Nonchalant Reactions Insights from Security Personnel on Recent Arrests

 Kumataro Arai (Jack White)

 Many celebrities from the U.S. came to Japan to watch the MLB season opener "Dodgers vs. Cubs" at the Tokyo Dome. Among them were Jack White and Eddie Vedder of "Pearl Jam" who finished their performances in Japan. ......

Beyond Bill Murray: Jack White and Eddie Vedder Join Cubs Faithful at Tokyo Dome

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 Pasya/Afro

 NHK's Takashi Tachibana has been in the news for his "bulletin board hijacking" in the Tokyo gubernatorial election and his "two-horse race" for the Hyogo prefectural gubernatorial election. He is outraged by a TBS program, "Hodo Tokusetsu" (Special Report on News). ......

Takashi Tachibana Plans BPO Complaint Over Alleged Bias in Hodo Tokushu

 Izumi Nakagawa

 Courtesy of Japan Forest Reclamation Co.

 Following Ofunato City, fires have also been reported in Okayama and Ehime Prefectures. ...... The forest fires in Ofunato City have burned nearly 10% of the city, bringing the total area lost to nearly 3,000 hectares. How much forest land of what value was lost?

Impact of Forest Fires and the Future of Burnt Forests

 Takahiro Kagawa

 Serials: What the Staff Saw! Weekly "The other side of TV" Inside story of Television

 Dai Yoshimoto of "Daitaku" and Nakamura Shun of "9th Avenue Retro" have suspended their activities, and the problem of illegal online casinos shows no sign of abating. The TV industry is becoming more cautious about appointing celebrities who like to gamble. ......

Online Casinos and the TV Industry A Growing Hidden Crisis

 Kumataro Arai

 Cocomi appeared at the Parfums Christian Dior event. The crowd of fans waiting outside the venue cheered loudly and said, "Oh, she's Kimura's daughter! and the crowd of fans waiting outside the venue cheered loudly.

Cocomi Turns Heads in Bold Dress at Dior Event as Guests Realize Her Star Connection

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 The report of the third-party committee's investigation was submitted to ......, but a rush of female announcers leaving the station, and a drastic decrease in bonuses and production expenses are inevitable...

 The report of the third-party committee's investigation has been submitted, and President Kenji Shimizu held a press conference to apologize for the situation. However, station employees lamented, "I wish they would think about the frontlines as well. The rush of female announcers leaving the station is unstoppable. Is there any way to rebuild...

Fuji TV Struggles with Departures and Organizational Challenges After the Departure of Its Emperor

 Dai Matsumoto

 Reiwa's strongest and most sold-out queen has released her long-awaited latest photo book! The rising star, who is making great strides not only in gravure but also as a model and actress, talks about episodes during the photo shoot and her goals for the future.

 Hina Kikuchi, Reiwa's strongest "sold-out queen," has released her long-awaited latest photo book! The rising star, who is making great strides not only as a gravure model but also as a model and actress, talks about episodes during the photo shoot and her goals for the future.

Hina Kikuchi Reveals Her First Drink was Calpis Sour!

 Takuto Suzuki

 Sota Shima

 On March 29, 2008, the TV personality Ken Shimura passed away. Five years have passed since that day, when all of Japan was enveloped in grief, and another memorable place that connected Mr. Shimura with his fans has been lost.

Five Years After His Passing: Ken Shimura’s Former Home Demolished

 After ignoring administrative guidance for over 20 years, the president resigned in a blitz. The place to accept over 500 animals has yet to be decided. ......

 North Safari Sapporo, which has ignored administrative guidance for more than 20 years and continued to operate illegally, suddenly announced the resignation of the president of the management company and the closing of the park at the end of September. Furthermore, the company has yet to find a new home for the more than 500 animals it keeps at the park....

North Safari Sapporo to Shut Down by September—Future of Animals Left Uncertain Amid Illegal Operations

 Masahiro Nakai retired from show business due to troubles with women. When the report by Fuji Television's third-party committee was made public and revealed the process of his sexual assault of women, there was shock at the viciousness of Amaru's actions. ......

Experts Warn of Potential Criminal Prosecution Despite Settlement in Third-Party Committee Report of Masahiro Nakai

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Excavation research overseas involves everything from budget procurement to communication with local workers and other miscellaneous tasks. In Japan, archaeologists are busy writing papers and attending conferences. We asked Professor Aoyama of Ibaraki University about his daily life.

From Excavating Ancient Ruins Abroad to Juggling Meetings and Papers of The Grueling Daily Life of an Archaeologist

 Shinji Hasuo (Nakai) and Kazuhiko Nakamura (President Shimizu)

 The latest Fuji Television problem, stemming from Masahiro Nakai's trouble with women, was reported by a third-party committee on March 31, but it was Nakai Zura, a die-hard fan of Nakai, who bit into the report... ...

Nakai Masahiro&#8217;s Devoted Fans Take on Fuji TV Over Controversial Caption

 Yusuke Kondo (1st), Takayuki Ogouchi (2nd), Keisuke Nishi (3rd), Takahiro Kagawa (4th)

 On March 28, Ryoko Hirosue made her first TV appearance on a key station in two years. The next day, she participated in a music festival in Taiwan. However, we are concerned that we haven't heard anything about her main job as an actress. ......

Ryoko Hirosue&#8217;s TV Comeback: Is Her Future Bright or Is She in a Standby State?

 Takeshi Kinugawa (1st), Afro

 The search for the "leaker" within the party is intensifying in regard to Prime Minister Ishiba's handing out 100,000 yen in gift certificates to new Diet members who attended a meeting. How did a problem that could shake the administration come to light?

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Kenshin Uemura, who was arrested in Hong Kong for “indecent assault,” has already spent more than several million yen.

Yakult manager Shingo Takatsu, in a pinch, plans to acquire Richard Sunagawa. ……

Emergency Warning Report] Myanmar Earthquake: M7.7, Death Toll Over 10,000… “The Same Thing Will Happen in Japan”.

Talent U” listed in Fuji Television’s third-party committee report; stations know and share real names and “no stations use them”.

In Accordance with the Increasing Number of Foreigners…At the Forefront of the “Deathbed Business” Workers Changing the Image of Death [Close Reporting on the Frontlines].

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