 Mariko Oe, who retired from TV Tokyo at the end of June, will make a surprise appearance in a TV Tokyo network program related to the House of Councillors election to be broadcast on the evening of July 18. It is also said that she will distance herself from TV after that. ......

Mariko Ōe May Step Back from TV After Final Online Appearance on Upper House Election Program

 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. He was a member of "Honjamaka," a comedy duo with Toshiaki Megumi, and was 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.

 Hidehiko Ishizuka

 Hidehiko Ishizuka of "Honjamaca" talks about his "delicious days" vol.22

 Hidehiko Ishizuka of "Honjamaka" talks about his ″Mayday-to-day life″ vol.22. This time, he talks about a certain fatty about "living". The answer is simple. We fat people don't like heat and small spaces," says Ishizuka. What is this power word-filled story?

Hidehiko Ishizuka of &#8220;Honjamaka&#8221; talks about &#8220;Living&#8221; in a fat house

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 As the Upper House election is coming up on March 20, the Sangseito is steadily gaining support. It is said that there are strong voices of support for the suffrage party in Kabukicho and other nightlife districts, with hosts expressing their support on social networking sites. We asked the reason for this.

Kabukicho Nightlife Residents, Not Just Hosts, Show Support for Sanseitō

 Tetsudo Takehiro

 On July 17, Ms. Tono's death was announced. Some big-name comedians highly valued Ms. Tono's talent as a variety entertainer. That was Akashiya Sanma. ......

Nagiko Tono Remembered as Respected Pro Sanma Wanted on His Show

 Takero Yui (1st to 7th pictures)

 Kazuya Uchibori, chairman of the Inagawa-kai, one of the most prominent gangs in Japan, suddenly appeared at Shin-Yokohama station in the morning. Accompanied by his executives, Chairman Uchibori showed a conciliatory expression. What was the purpose of the visit? ......

Shin-Yokohama Chaos as Inagawa-kai Boss Sends Daily Greetings to Yakuza Groups

 Yusuke Kondo Keitaro Nakagawa Shinji Hasuo

 Each of the five members showed their individuality, and unexpected programs were also ranked.

 Arashi" has announced that it will break up after its concert tour next spring, and FRIDAY has conducted an independent survey by a TV viewing data analysis company to rank the "degree to which you are hooked" on the dramas and commercials in which the members appear!

Arashi Tops “Most Captivating Drama &#038; Commercial Presence” Ranking as “VIVANT” and “What Will You Do, Ieyasu?” Compete for Position

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 Return to pitching is going well, and home runs are in abundance

 Shohei Otani's batting average has slumped to the 10% range since July 5, his birthday, and he is facing an uphill battle. The day after his appearance as a pitcher, his batting average was in the .030 range. Is his slump due solely to his return to a dual role? Baseball commentator Kobayakawa weighs in.

Shohei Ohtani Slumping Since Birthday as Left Field Fly Balls Hold Key to August Surge

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 Kyodo News

 June has come to an end and Major League Baseball has reached the turn of the season. There is a clear division between the players who continue to perform well and those who continue to struggle. We analyze the reasons for this.

Beyond Shohei Ohtani: Unique Analysis of Samurai Stars Like Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Yusei Kikuchi in the Majors

 Anchor Housing Corporation (https://ancarshelter.jp/)

 Japan has a high level of crisis awareness when it comes to preparing for disasters, but not when it comes to war. However, some wealthy people secretly purchase nuclear shelters. This is the first public viewing of the inside of such a shelter in a private home.

First Look Inside Private Nuclear Shelter as Japan’s Wealthy Focus on Emergency Preparedness

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 The House of Councillors election is now less than a week away. All the candidates are making speeches on the streets in an effort to get as many votes as possible. Amidst all this, there are rumors that the Ishimaru whirlwind that swept the Tokyo gubernatorial election may also occur in the House of Councillors election.

Remote Posters Signal Shiori Yamao’s Unexpected Election Surge

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Shinji Hasuo

 Fuji Television's problems stemming from Masahiro Nakai's trouble with a woman, and with the airing of a "verification program" on July 6, commercial companies are beginning to return to Fuji Television. In the midst of such turmoil, former "TOKIO" member Taichi Kokubun, who suspended his entertainment activities for noncompliance, was ......

Nakai-Kokubun Clash Exposes Deference to Former Johnny’s Agency

 Takuma Arimura

 On July 8, 2013, a memorial service for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was held in front of Kintetsu Yamato Saidaiji Station in Nara City. While the silent prayer, flower offering, etc. were going on solemnly, a city advertising van of NHK party... Takashi Tachibana, the leader of NHK party, was going to make a speech on the street. We caught up with the whole scene.

NHK Party’s Tachibana Sparks Chaos at Shinzo Abe Memorial Speech

 After working as a money writer, financial planner, and 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 "A Book You Can Understand with Rich Illustrations! A book that will definitely benefit you with cashless payment. X (former Twitter)→@1847mattsuu

 Kenji Matsuoka

 The issue of "consumption tax reduction" is gaining momentum as the Upper House election draws near. However, the debate on the key issue has not deepened at all. This is because the media, journalists, and even politicians lack a basic understanding of the consumption tax.

Prime Minister Ishiba and the Debate Over Consumption Tax and Social Security

 Comedy researcher. Freelance editor/writer. Former band member, former broadcaster. Loves all kinds of entertainment. Published "Shimura Ken Theory" (Asahi Shinbun Publishing) in April 2021. Currently updating his personal website, "Immortal Writing Blues. http://s-akira.jp/

 Asahi Suzuki

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 Kamomen Taru's Udai Iwasaki was a judge for the first-ever "Double Impact - Manzai & Kontô Dual Talent No. 1 Contest" held this year, and also became a finalist as a challenger himself.

Kamomental’s U-dai Iwasaki on Post-KOC Struggles and Becoming a Genius

 On July 5, seven groups of STARTO talents performed a "shuffle medley" on "THE MUSIC DAY" (NTV), which drew a great response. But on the other hand, the groups that did not perform also became a topic of discussion. ......

STARTO’s Future Power Dynamics Revealed in Nippon TV Music Special

 Takero Yui

 Actress Nagiko Tono was announced to have passed away on July 17. It was 14 days after her unidentified body was found in her apartment. This magazine witnessed her appearance at ......

Nagiko Tono’s Passing Announced — She Was Last Seen in an Unexpected Place

 Shiroshi Midori

 In June, three elementary school teachers were arrested for sharing voyeuristic photos on social networking sites.

Torishi on the Prowl! Creeps Share Secret Photos in SNS Hideouts

 Shinsuke Sakai

 Takero Yui (1st photo)

 It has been more than 10 days since the body of Nagiko Tono was found at her home, but her safety is still unknown. Her former manager, Mr. A, who was concerned about her welfare, opened up and told us about her attitude toward her career in the entertainment industry.

Nagiko Tono’s Former Manager Shares Her All-Out Devotion to Entertainment

 Kumiko Kato, Keiichiro Ikeda

 Kumiko Kato, an automotive journalist who follows the front lines of automobile troubles. She looks into the reality of the "illegal shooting of videos with temporary license plates" by Chinese media and manufacturers, which she says has been on the rise in recent years.

 Kumiko Kato, an automotive journalist who follows the front lines of automobile troubles, looks into the illegal filming of "temporary license plate numbers" by Chinese media and manufacturers, which she says has been on the rise in recent years.

Illegal Video Shoot with Fake Plates on Tokyo Expressway—MLIT Outraged

 Shintaro Fujinami, 31, has decided to return to the Japanese baseball world and will join DeNA. What is the background of his surprise decision to join DeNA?

The Real Reason Fujinami Joined DeNA — and His MLB Comeback Ambition

 Kazushi Miyakoda

 First photo book is now on sale! Fastest interview

 Dancer Yui Hayashi, who has over 240,000 followers on Instagram and is attracting attention from all over Japan, is taking on her first gravure challenge and has announced the release of her first photo book. Here is the behind-the-scenes of the photo shoot in the fastest interview.

Rising Dancer Yui Hayashi Takes on Gravure in Swimsuit Debut

 Etsuko Motokawa (sports writer)

 Hiroyuki Komatsu (1st and 2nd photos)

 Philippe Troussier, former coach of Japan's national soccer team, had an interpreter who settled in Japan.

 Florent Dabadie was the interpreter for Philippe Troussier, who led Japan's national soccer team to the World Cup in Japan and South Korea. Since then, he has lived in Japan and appeared in "Asadora," a Japanese TV drama, as well as an actor. Mr. Dabadie reveals the inside story of "Troussier Japan.

[Full Text] Florent Dabadie Reveals Untold Stories of the Japan National Team and His Morning Drama Appearance

 On July 13, one week before the Upper House election, Ayaka Ogawa, an announcer of "NEWS23," was seen in front of JR Akihabara Station. On that day, Yuichiro Tamaki, the representative of the People's Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), gave a speech, and she interviewed him directly.

Ayaka Ogawa of News23 Confronts Yuichiro Tamaki in Akihabara—Quashes Rumors of LDP-Driven Resignation

 After winning the "King of Conte" in 2001, Iwasaki launched the theater company Kamomen Taru. Through twists and turns, Kamomentaru's Udai Iwasaki, 46, has received high acclaim beyond the boundaries of genres. What is the path that such a "genius" has taken?

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