 Kazuhiko Nakamura (Nakai) and Afro (Tsurube)

 Former SMAP member Masahiro Nakai announced his retirement. However, even after his departure, he continues to cause ripples in the entertainment world. Hiromi and Shofukutei Tsurube, who were reportedly having a BBQ together at Nakai's home, are now being ......

Aftermath of Masahiro Nakai&#8217;s &#8220;BBQ report&#8221; and &#8220;Deletion of commercials&#8221; that befell Tsurube Shofukutei, who &#8220;married his first love.

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 NinjArigato, the "mysterious character" and self-proclaimed "Japan Tourism Ambassador" created by Ryo Taniguchi, the designer of the Tokyo Olympics' Miraitowa and Someiti, has been attracting over one million views. His videos that showcase the charms of Japan to overseas viewers have garnered over 1 million views...

NinjArigato, with more than 1 million views, is now showing the world the &#8220;charms of Japan&#8221;.

 Daisuke Koike

 The digital photo book that she released is very popular and ranked No.1 in each online bookstore!

 Rino Matsumoto, a baseball beauty with over 1.2 million followers on TikTok, challenges her first swimsuit photogravure for Friday!

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 Shinji Hasuo

 A man was arrested for killing and injuring three men and a woman in front of JR Nagano Station. The man had been living a life of hardship due to mounting debts. Why did the man stab people he did not know with a knife? We report on the background of the incident, along with messages left at the scene by the bereaved families.

The family of the deceased who cherished every moment of his life&#8221;&#8230;The family of the deceased sent a message to the crime scene: &#8220;Life in debt of the suspect in the Nagano triple murder case.

 Masahiro Nakai, who reigned at the top of the TV world for more than 30 years, has retired from show business...A look back at the "real face" of the superstar and a part of his illustrious history that only FRIDAY could capture.

FRIDAY only photographed the &#8220;real face&#8221; of Masahiro Nakai, the man who made the &#8220;SMAP&#8221; reunion disappear.

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 Meiji, Kanro, UHA Ginkgo, Nobel Confectionery, Kabaya Foods, etc.

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Gummies have completely overtaken chewing gum in the 100 billion yen market!　A battle of new products that are chewy and satisfying!

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 Courtesy of Iwatani Giken

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 Just after 16:00 on a weekday in mid-January, a couple appeared at the exit of Toba Aquarium. To their surprise, the man was actor Ryo Katsuji. Katsuji has been divorced from Atsuko Maeda, a former member of AKB48, for less than three years, but his date at the aquarium was...?

Ryo Katsuji Seen on Date with 11-Year-Younger Actress at Toba Aquarium Four Years After Divorce

 On January 3, WEST's Terufumi Kiriyama announced his marriage to Maiko Kano, a former member of the Japanese women's volleyball team. Kiriyama's likability has decreased due to the "smelling post" fiasco, but on the other hand, there are STARTO idols whose likability has increased after their marriage. ......

Which STARTO Idol Gained Popularity After Marriage?

 Masaki Sone

 Koichiro Umeki

 Ai Shinozaki made her return to gravure in the fall of 2009 after a four-year absence, and released a photo book titled "IDEA," which she says was "the best thing I could have done" in the past. We interviewed the legend, who is going strong, about everything from behind the scenes of her return to gravure to her personal life.

 In the fall of 2009, "gravure legend" Ai Shinozaki made her return to gravure after a four-year absence. In 2010, she released a photo book, "IDEA," and talks about how she was feeling at the time. The legend who is riding high reveals the story behind her return and her personal life.

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 Takero Yui

 Snow Man's Koji Mukai and golf talent Namiki are reported to be in love. In response to this, the "member color orange marries early theory" is now a hot topic among STARTO ENTERTAINMENT fans.

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 Ippei Hara

 Fuji TV has been devastated by Masahiro Nakai's trouble with women, with nearly 80 sponsors suspending their commercials. In response to this situation, big-name celebrities are ......

Akashiya Sanma Leads Save Fuji Movement

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Controlled Delivery Busts Foreign Group Smuggling 230 kg of Meth in Waste Materials

 Racool_studio/Freepik

 In this fifth installment of "Narcotics G-men Case Files," Ryoji Takahama, a former narcotics officer, writes about the most memorable cases in his 36-year career as a narcotics officer. He describes the various methods of drug smuggling and the actual crimes he experienced.

Drug Smugglers’ Tricks and Cannabis Temptation

 Nanako

 Yuri Adachi (1st), Keitaro Nakagawa (2nd-4th)

 Ryo Yoshizawa has had to face the disappointment of being dropped from commercials and having the release of his movie postponed due to a "drunken incident. However, there is a strong actor who showed amazing recovery power even though he was obviously hungover. ......

Taiga Actor’s Stunning Comeback from Swelling

 Born in Yamagata Prefecture in 1983, Yoko Kemmochi worked for 10 years in the editorial department of a health information magazine, editing monthly magazines and web media before becoming a freelance writer. Currently, she interviews, plans, and writes about doctors and specialists, focusing on health care and medical fields.

 Yoko Kemmochi

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Missed the NISA Boom? Why Saving Alone Isn’t Enough

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 On January 28, economic analyst Takuro Morinaga passed away at the age of 67. He was interviewed four times in FRIDAY. We would like to reintroduce him as a "collector" and a "nationalist" who cared about the country.

Tribute to Takuro Morinaga: A Life of Passion to the Very End

 Takero Shintai (1st photo), Asahi Shimbun (3rd photo), Masahiro Kawayanagi (2nd, 4th, and 5th photos)

 How will big yakuza bosses such as Shinobu Tsukasa, Seiji Takayama, and Kunio Inoue move?

 After the bloody battles of 2012, an important year has begun for the Yamaguchigumi VI. Ten full years have passed since the outbreak of the divisional war, and the strong determination of the boss to bring the war to an end can be seen. The sense of urgency increases day by day. How will the big yakuza move?

Yamaguchi-gumi Split 2025: The Final Chapter

 Jiji Press (Azumi, Kamishige) Yuri Adachi (Mizuto, Masu) Tetsuko Takemoto (Aoi, Takahashi) Kazuhiko Nakamura (Mori) Kojiro Yamada (Kuniyama) Hiroyuki Komatsu (Ugaki, Washimi) Ryoichi Hanai (Udo) Shu Nishihara (Ogawa) Keisuke Nishi (Nagashima) Yasuhiro Chikada (Tanaka)

 While the golden age of Fuji's female announcers has come to an end, freelance announcers are facing a red ocean situation.

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Anchors Kuniyama Hasen and Ueshige Satoshi Struggles and Clear Contrast

 Yasuhisa Kikuchi

 Dai Matsumoto

 Training is ongoing! On February 14, she released two photo books at the same time, one in the Goto Islands (Nagasaki Prefecture) and the other in Taiwan! From cute swimsuits to sexy lingerie, ......″ Nemaru's charm is exclusively revealed!

 On February 14, Ondo Shida will release two photo books at the same time, one on the Goto Islands in Nagasaki Prefecture and the other in Taiwan. In addition to gravure, she is actively challenging herself with acting and training. We asked Ms. Shida about her busy schedule and her thoughts on her work.

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 Takuma Arimura

 A man wielding scissors was arrested for attempted murder near the west exit of Hankyu Juso Station at around 11:00 a.m. on January 28. The suspect, Toshitake Shimada (Ribu), 22, a resident of Yodogawa-ku, Osaka City with an unknown occupation, was arrested. A camera captured him being taken away.

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The family of the deceased who cherished every moment of his life”…The family of the deceased sent a message to the crime scene: “Life in debt of the suspect in the Nagano triple murder case.

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Gummies have completely overtaken chewing gum in the 100 billion yen market!　A battle of new products that are chewy and satisfying!

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Latest Articles

Aftermath of Masahiro Nakai’s “BBQ report” and “Deletion of commercials” that befell Tsurube Shofukutei, who “married his first love.

NinjArigato, with more than 1 million views, is now showing the world the “charms of Japan”.

Why a “real baseball girl” who has stood on the mound at the Koshien Stadium decided to try her hand at gravure in a swimsuit for the first time!

The family of the deceased who cherished every moment of his life”…The family of the deceased sent a message to the crime scene: “Life in debt of the suspect in the Nagano triple murder case.

FRIDAY only photographed the “real face” of Masahiro Nakai, the man who made the “SMAP” reunion disappear.

Why “Downtown DX” was suddenly replaced three hours before the broadcast.

Gummies have completely overtaken chewing gum in the 100 billion yen market! A battle of new products that are chewy and satisfying!

Snow Man’s album made a million on the first day and the national tour was decided, but “I don’t know any of their songs” and “What is their signature song? Severe voice

Ballooning in Japan as early as this spring or later – A “Space Tour” in Japan by the end of this year! How much is it?

Ryo Katsuji Seen on Date with 11-Year-Younger Actress at Toba Aquarium Four Years After Divorce

Which STARTO Idol Gained Popularity After Marriage?

Ai Shinozaki Shares: “I Sometimes Visit a Ramen Shop Alone Late at Night on a Whim”

Koji Mukai’s Dating Rumors Shake Orange Fans

Akashiya Sanma Leads Save Fuji Movement

Suzu Hirose’s Evolution: From Adorable “Suzu-chan” to Versatile Actress

Controlled Delivery Busts Foreign Group Smuggling 230 kg of Meth in Waste Materials

Drug Smugglers’ Tricks and Cannabis Temptation

Taiga Actor’s Stunning Comeback from Swelling

Missed the NISA Boom? Why Saving Alone Isn’t Enough

Tribute to Takuro Morinaga: A Life of Passion to the Very End

Yamaguchi-gumi Split 2025: The Final Chapter

Anchors Kuniyama Hasen and Ueshige Satoshi Struggles and Clear Contrast

Nene Shida: I Focused on Staying Healthy Not Too Skinny

Scissor-Wielding Suspect Arrested at Bloodied Hankyu Jūsō Station

Gummies have completely overtaken chewing gum in the 100 billion yen market!　A battle of new products that are chewy and satisfying!

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