 Shinji Hasuo (1st photo), Takero Yuzushi (2nd and 3rd photos)

 Mr. B, the former head of Fuji Television who was disciplined by Fuji Television for Nakai's problems with women. A YouTube video from 2009 in which Choco Plastic Matsuo impersonated his "ecology" is once again becoming a hot topic. Why hasn't it been removed?

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 Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has made his presence felt by decisively releasing stockpiled rice as soon as he took office. He is also expected to be a key advertiser in this summer's Upper House election, but he seems to be receiving harsh evaluations from those involved in the rice issue. ......

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 Takero Yui

 More than 50,000 visitors were attracted by the spectacular colors of the circuit!

 Japan's only all-night race, "NAPAC 24 Hours of Fuji," attracted a record number of spectators. It was not only the race that attracted visitors, but also the stunning performance of 100 race queens. ......

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 Kei Nishikori, a tennis player, was reportedly having an affair with a younger model. In 2008, he married model Mizuki Akiko and was supposed to be a father of two children. ...... Nishikori's "carnivorous dating" behavior, which he never shows on the court, can be seen at ......

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 On June 11, the Tokyo District Court heard the trial of a man accused of extortion after he sent a threatening letter to former House of Councillors member Renho, telling her to "send 1 million yen. The man also referred to the shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The man's appalling motive was revealed.

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 Shinji Hasuo

 A former Softbank player was arrested for indecent assault on an 18-year-old woman. He had committed a similar crime in 2012 and had been fired from the team. According to an interview with this magazine at the time, he also had a "criminal record." ......

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 Keisuke Nishi

 After only 13 tournaments since his first tournament, Oh-nosato was promoted to yokozuna in the fastest time in history. After the ceremony, Nisemonoseki Oyakata (former yokozuna Rarezanosato, 38) came out of his room in a good mood.

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 Shinsuke Sakai

 Courtesy of Hiroyoshi Teradoko (3rd photo)

 A 1-km section of the "Chiba New Town North Loop Route," which was supposed to be a major artery in the northwestern part of Chiba Prefecture, has been left unopened. We take a close look at the current status of the so-called "Amari Road," where development has been halted for more than nine years since the "Amari Scandal.

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 Takehiko Kohiyama (1st photo) Kyodo News (2nd photo)

 Won gold and bronze medals in the combined event at the Nordic World Championships in February this year.

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 In early June, we spotted actor Taiga Nakano walking around Tokyo Station. The next day, the 26th NHK historical drama "Hideyoshi Brothers! in which Nakano will play the lead role, was announced to have been cranked in Yamagata Prefecture.

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 The Tokyo 24th Constituency of the House of Representatives is in an uproar. The seat is held by Kōichi Hagiuda of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), and businessman and influencer Moe Fukada has been touted as a candidate for the seat. ......

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 Kyodo News

 Due to a series of rescue requests during the closure of the mountain, including one Chinese national who climbed Mt. Fuji and requested rescue twice, Yamanashi Prefecture has started to consider establishing an ordinance to charge for rescue operations by disaster-prevention helicopters.

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 Hiroyuki Sato

 Yoko Sasaya

 Chisako Hagimura

 Mao Takano made her first appearance in the June 13 issue of FRIDAY!　Confession of the hopeful who took on the challenge of her second gravure photo shoot.

 Mao Takano, a promising newcomer, recently made her first appearance in FRIDAY, showing off her beautiful white skin in her second photogravure shoot, and talked about everything from the efforts she made for her second shoot to behind-the-scenes stories and her diet.

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 Kumataro Arai

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 Akira Ikoma

 The case of the University of Tokyo professors who indulged in "high-priced erotic entertainment" and were sued for it has become a hot topic. Akira Ikoma, a sex journalist, explains the current situation of "sex entertainment," which is said to have declined in recent years due to changes in moral values.

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 Nao walked around in a bright red suit with short blonde hair, flanked by strong bodyguards. However, she looked somewhat embarrassed. ...... This was a scene from an event held on May 31.

Nao Appears in Futako-Tamagawa with Blonde Hair and a Red Suit, Flanked by Bodyguards

 Takeo Dec.

 Hiroshi Tanigawa

 Celebrating the 10th anniversary of her debut! Shining on stage, too! From idol to celebrity, and now to actor, Yuzu has been on the move for 10 years since she joined NMB48 at the age of 12.

 Yuzu Tomoe Hongo, who celebrated her 10th anniversary this year, appears on the cover! Yuzu" has reached a new level of success.

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 Myung-Woo Kim

 MHN Sports

 Yoo Hyun-joo, the "Sexy Queen" of Korean golf, participated in her second KLPGA (First Division Tour) event this season. Although she failed to qualify, she charmed the audience with her fan service and her performance until the very end.

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 I will never retire! That's what Yui Imaizumi vows. After graduating from "Keyakizaka 46," she announced her retirement from the entertainment world in 2010, but she has returned to the entertainment world after two and a half years. She talks about how she decided to come back and why she retired.

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 Takehiko Kohiyama

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 Actress Asaka Seto (48) made a full-fledged return to the screen after a seven-year absence with the drama series "Ensemble," which aired in January of this year, and the film "Seishun Gestalt Korruption," which opens in theaters on June 13, marks her return to the screen after a 10-year absence. She talks about the turning point that made her decide to return to the screen.

Asaka Seto Returns After 7 Years: “I Felt Like Urashima Taro”

 On June 10, Kenji Namba, the former coach of the weightlifting team, was arrested. What is the background of the fraud that has been going on for more than 20 years?

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 In late May, the July drama "Hatsukoi DOGs," starring Kaya Kiyohara, co-star Ryo Narita, and Korean actor Na In-woo, was filmed at a park in Hiratsuka City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Between takes, the three played basketball and looked like they were having a lot of fun.

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 Soichi Hayashi

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 All of Japan was excited about the bantamweight unification fight. The best champion, Jyunjin Nakatani, rushed in early in the first round and destroyed the right eye and shoulder of Ryosuke Nishida. Of course, this was the Nakatani camp's strategy. An American photographer who has fought many fights in the past said, "I was horrified.

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Asadora Actress Witnesses New Yokozuna’s Inaugural Dohyo-iri — Spotting Original Sumo Fan Misako Konno at Onosato’s Ceremony

“Hurting Both Was Killing Two Birds with One Stone” — Man Who Threatened Renhō Reveals Selfish Motive in Court

“This Is How I Like to Do It” — Former SoftBank Player’s Indecent Assault Arrest Tied to Troubling Past Reported by This Magazine

After Onosato’s Yokozuna Promotion, Nishonoseki Oyakata Celebrates His Long-Awaited Dream

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Twin Stars of the Slopes — Yuna and Haruka Kasai Dream of Olympic Podium and Kimigayo

There’s a Bit of Nerve-Wracking Excitement — Taiga Nakano Spotted in Costume on Set of Next Year’s Taiga Drama Hideyoshi Brothers!

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Mao Takano Reveals She Studied Hina Kikuchi’s Expressions to Grow in Gravure

Why Young Actors Are Taking Center Stage in July Dramas

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