 Afro (Kamiya), Shinji Hamasaki (Ishiba), Takayuki Ogawauchi (Tamaki)

 The LDP is facing a headwind that is making those involved in the party "blue in the face. According to a survey, the LDP is expected to fall short of the 50 seats needed for a majority in the upper house. Under such circumstances, former Prime Minister Kishida, for some reason, is "full of motivation." ......


Kishida Stays Upbeat as LDP Polls Worry—What’s Next After the Upper House Election?

 Shinji Hasuo

 A man was arrested for severely assaulting a woman he was dating. The woman suffered multiple fractures and bruises. Two days after she was admitted to the hospital, she was found dead. The following is a report on the shocking behavior of the man who accompanied her to the hospital.

54-Year-Old Woman Dies After Alleged Abuse—Boyfriend’s Shocking Behavior Revealed

 Kumataro Arai

 On July 5, the Japan men's national basketball team held a training game at the Ariake Arena, and Suzu Hirose made an appearance. Hirose did a stellar job of reporting from the field, but she forgot about her job and had a lot of fun at the live action. Let's take a look at the changes in her expression.

Suzu Hirose Cheers Loudly at Basketball Game—Totally Hooked as a Fan

 Yuri Adachi (Jojima, Nagase) Kojiro Yamada (Matsuoka) Yasuko Sakaguchi (Yamaguchi, Kokubu)

 Loved by the "Empress," TOKIO participated in "Kohaku" for 24 years in a row, but the show ended without a hitch.

 Just five days after the "Kokubu shock," TOKIO's 30-year history came to an abrupt end. TOKIO was a rock band that had been treated as an outlier, but former president Julie Fujishima pushed them to stardom. Gone with the "empress"...

TOKIO Breaks Up! Exclusive Look at Three Decades of Triumphs and Trials

 Ryoji Shigemasa

 Kotaro Tajiri

 The "2-meter tall cannon" was transferred from the Giants in a blitz trade.

 Masato Akihiro (22), who was traded from the Giants, talks about the pressure of being number 55 and his awakening in his new home at SoftBank. I want the Giants to feel like they've lost money," he confesses his relationship with manager Abe and his challenge to become a .300 hitter.

SoftBank Hawks’ Hayato Akihiro: “No Down Days, But Frustration Drives Me”

 Party funds are a major source of income for the LDP. Behind the party's expense is a list of "ghost party members," which is a list of party members who do not exist and are listed on it as a way to "make up the numbers. In the second part of this article, we will investigate the possibility that this list is used for corporate donations.

LDP’s Phantom Members Boost Party Fees, Enable Corporate Bribery

 Party expenses are a major source of income for the LDP. The LDP's huge annual party expenditure of 4 billion yen has raised suspicions about the existence of party members. This article looks into the reality of the "Ghost Party Member List" that exists in the LDP.

LDP’s Massive Party Fees Linked to Ghost Members Paid for Official Registration

 A teacher at an English conversation class in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, was arrested. He touched his student's breasts and lower body dozens of times. He filmed it with his cell phone. It is said that he was aiming for a one-on-one lecture. This is the man's surprising statement.

English Tutor Charged with Indecent Filming and Inappropriate Touching of Multiple High School Girls

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

 Fuji TV held its general shareholders meeting on June 25 and aired a verification program on July 6. ......

Fuji TV Softens Legal Stance on Masahiro Nakai as Major Sponsors Resume Commercials

 Kyodo News

 Yakult infielder Munetaka Murakami, 25, is currently on the farm due to a condition in his upper body that has prevented him from performing as well as he would like. ......

Yakult Takes Cautious Approach to Munetaka Murakami’s Return as Part of Long-Term Rebuild Strategy

 Shinya Nishizaki

 Sara Konishi

 Karen Suzuki

 Comedian Angora Muranaga's photo book "Standard Form" will be released on July 16. In an interview, Angora Muranaga herself talks about the appeal of her latest photo book and how she deals with comedy today.

Angora Muracho Opens Up About Comedy and Gravure in Candid Photo Book

 Ryo Nakahira

 On July 11, a defendant who sexually assaulted an 8-year-old girl on her way home from buying her father's birthday present in September 2012 was sentenced. The defendant, who admitted the crime but claimed that his motive was "because of alcohol," was sentenced.

Assault on Girl Returning from Father’s Birthday Gift—Defendant’s Intoxication Defense Fails

 A former manager of a delicatessen in Ikebukuro was arrested. He hired a 17-year-old girl who was underage without sufficient confirmation. He is alleged to have allowed her to provide sexual services to male customers at a hotel. Experts point out the reasons why the store hires underage girls and the dangers from the female side.

Ex-Escort Manager Sent 17-Year-Old to Hotel on Interview Day—“It’s Illegal, But Special”

 In early July, Haruka Fukuhara was spotted at the Tama Zoo station filming Fuji's "Geki 9" drama "Tomorrow Will Be a Better Day". Despite the scorching sun, she had a fresh smile on her face, and the staff were caught up in the smiles.

Haruka Fukuhara Shines in First Fuji Monday Drama Lead—A Refreshing Contrast to Berabou

 A 43-year-old man was arrested for pouring bodily fluids on a stuck teenage woman from behind in a morning rush-hour train. He told police that he had done it about 20 times in three years. What was his surprising behavior at the time of his arrest?

43-Year-Old Man Arrested for Repeated Assaults on Teenage Women in Morning Trains

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 The Korean idol group "NewJeans" has been on hiatus since March of this year due to a dispute with their agency. The turmoil surrounding the top idol group, which has even been called "post-BTS," has yet to be resolved.

NewJeans Faces Setback as Agency Feud Deepens 4 Months Into Hiatus

 Shoyuki Togo, the 25-year-old pitcher who played a key role in the Abe Giants' league championship last year, has been in extremely bad shape. What happened to him?

Giants’ Togoh Struggling After Advice from Tanaka and Mad Coach

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 Pasya/Afro

 The House of Councillors election is being hotly contested. The candidate running in the Hyogo election is Takashi Tachibana of the NHK Party. He claims that he is in the running for the number 3 position, but behind the scenes, he is ......

Tachibana Targets Support from Ex-Hikoma Madams in Hyogo Upper House Race

 On July 9, "TV TOKYO Music Festival 2025 - Summer" was broadcast live. Originally, the MC was supposed to be Taichi Kokubun, but Hitomi Tanaka served as the MC for 4 hours and 25 minutes by herself. Looking tired, she headed to .......

Hitomi Tanaka Covers for Kokubun’s Blunder at TV Tokyo Music Fest—Seen Unwinding at Chinese Diner

 Urban journalist and chain store researcher. <br /><br />
He has been actively writing articles and conducting interviews on "current cities" such as chain stores, theme parks, and urban redevelopment. He is known not only for his "now" approach, but also for his examination and critique of cities based on their "past. His books include "Niseko-ka suru Nippon" ("Niseko-ka suru Nippon") and "Why Are There Penguins in Donki? Currently, he writes articles and interviews for Toyo Keizai Online, Gendai Business, Bunshun Online, and various other media. Media appearances include "Mezamashi 8" (Fuji TV), "Day Day" (NTV), "Abema Prime" (Abema TV), and "STEP ONE" (J-WAVE).

 Kazuki Tanigashira

 Gong Cha, a well-known tapioca chain, continues to gain momentum. The "tapioca" sold by the company is a typical "boom" type drink, and although the company should not be in a good mood since the end of the boom, ...... is. What is the reason for its popularity?

Why Gong cha Still Has Long Lines—and 10x Job Applicants

 Shigeo Nagashima, "Mr. Professional Baseball," passed away on June 3. Kiyoshi Nakahata, who supported Mr. Nagashima as a player, coach, and manager, looks back on the days of "Ito Camp in Hell" in this special interview.

You&#8217;re such a loser!&#8221; Kiyoshi Nakahata, former Giant, reveals his naked relationship with &#8220;Shigeo Nagashima, the spunky Shigeo Nagashima.

 A series of online casino problems have cast a dark shadow over the world. In the world of professional baseball, 16 players from eight teams were found to have used online casinos. One of them, Taisuke Yamaoka of the Orix, is reportedly frustrated with the team.

Orix&#8217;s Taisuke Yamaoka &#8220;wants to get out right now&#8221; and is &#8220;eager to move on&#8221;&#8230; He is dissatisfied with the team&#8217;s handling of the &#8220;Onkaji problem&#8221;.

 Sayuri Saito

 Afro

 The majority of foreign workers in Japan do not fall into the category of "high-level" human resources welcomed by the government. Moreover, Japanese society is highly dependent on and in need of foreign human resources who do not fall into the "high-level" category.

Record &#8220;Highest&#8221; Number of Foreign Workers&#8230; &#8220;Low Degree&#8221; Foreign Workers, Not &#8220;High Degree&#8221; Foreign Workers Real Report

 Kyodo

 Is a new "TV star" in the making? ...... Ito Mayor Maki Takubo has announced his candidacy for re-election after resigning as mayor over allegations of academic fraud. Why is a quiet city in Shizuoka Prefecture attracting a lot of attention on the wide TV show. ......

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