 Keisuke Nishi

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we introduce a scoop photo of Shintaro Ishihara, who was taken to a hospital in June 2003 after being rushed to a hospital for an emergency while giving a speech, and who was then rumored to be seriously ill.

Playback &#8217;15] &#8220;Shintaro Ishihara&#8217;s Walking in Great Vigor,&#8221; Despite Whispers of His Serious Illness

 Shigeo Nagashima, aka "Mr. Professional Baseball," passed away on June 3, 2013, at the age of 89. Former NTV announcer Noriko Baba revealed some mischievous episodes of Mr. Nagashima and a surprising side of him that loved "beauty" such as art.

In memoriam, Shigeo Nagashima: &#8220;Looking at his art collection&#8221;&#8230;Former NTV announcer Noriko Baba reveals &#8220;Mr. Nagashima&#8217;s artistic side&#8221;.

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 No editing or directing is allowed. TikTok live is a place where numbers are used to expose the power of the performers. TKO is challenging the stage of the ultimate gachinko battle as a duo. The two talk about the process, the possibilities they discovered, the challenges they face, and their vision for the future.

TKO Takehiro Kimoto✕Takayuki Kinoshita &#8220;A world line where an old man in his fifties wins the world with TikTok&#8221; &#8211; The duo hit it out of the park!

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Announcers are fine cabarets.&#8221; Fuji TV&#8217;s verified program is having a major impact&#8230; Tunnels will &#8220;disappear from terrestrial broadcasting the day they disappear from the airwaves.

 The only duo to participate in TikTok?　An interview with Takehiro Kimoto and Takayuki Kinoshita about the Ultimate Fighting style, where everything is laid bare by the numbers (Part 2)

 No editing or direction allowed. TKO is challenging the ultimate battle on TikTok, a platform where numbers are used to expose the power of the duo. The two talk about how they got there, the possibilities they discovered, the challenges they face, and their vision for the future.

The ultimate battle of the TikTok battle between Takehiro Kimoto✕ Takayuki Kinoshita and the drama of the TikTok battle

 Koichi Kikuchi (1st, 2nd, 4th), Shinya Inui (2nd), Shuichi Masuda (5th), Shoichiro Tsuboi (6th)

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. GOLD" in Shibaura closed on July 18, 1995. We look back at the history of this club, which was born during the bubble era and became a pioneer of Japanese club culture.

Playback &#8217;95] &#8220;From Bondage, Sexy Actresses to Elephants&#8221;&#8230; &#8220;Mad Night&#8221; at GOLD in Shibaura

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 Shiseido JAL Ladies" was held in the hot summer heat. On the eve of the event, female pros in glamorous makeup appeared on the stage. What is the makeup of these women who will be playing in the coming season in the heat of the summer?

Female Pros Glow at Shiseido × JAL Event—Their Go-To Fixes for Summer Beauty Struggles

 A group of semi-gres and members of a "bickering circle" were arrested for abducting and confining a man who was 19 years old at the time, and attempting to sell him. The investigation revealed the gruesome details of the "human trafficking".

19-Year-Old Held Captive and Forced to Kneel Naked—Inside a Disturbing Human Trafficking Case

 Kyodo News

 A plan to appoint Shinya Miyamoto as the new manager of the Yakult baseball team, which some fans are eagerly awaiting, is now in full swing. What is it?

Yakult Moves to Appoint Shinya Miyamoto as New Manager—PL-Style Passion to Lead Rebuild

 Shigeo Nagashima, aka "Mr. Professional Baseball," passed away on June 3, 2025, at the age of 89. Former NHK announcer Yuko Aoyama talked about her memories of Mr. Nagashima and the secret story of the interview in "Fighting Rehabilitation," which "gave me goose bumps.

Nagashima’s Fierce Rehabilitation Journey—Ex-NHK Anchor Aoyama Tells All

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 Shinji Hasuo (Nakai), Takeshi Kinugawa (Hashimoto)

 Fuji Television's problems stemming from Masahiro Nakai's troubles with a woman, including a general shareholders meeting held on June 25 and a verification program broadcast on July 6. Meanwhile, Nakai protested for the fourth time on the same day of the broadcast. Besides, Nakai's supporters are at ......

Leaked Emails Stir Doubts Over Toru Hashimoto and Nakai’s Supporters

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 Actress Shizuka Ishibashi was selected to play the leading role in the TV series "Brassum" in the second half of the fiscal year 2014. She has much in common with Shuri, who starred in the highly acclaimed "Boogie Woogie," a morning drama in the second half of the 2011 fiscal year.

Shizuka Ishibashi Steps into the Spotlight—Comparisons and Concerns with a Renowned Peer

 Yosuke Kubozuka's "aura" was amazing as he showed up at Tokyo Station for the opening greeting of the movie "Frontline"! He was dressed in bright white and red, which surprised even the foreign tourists. He was dressed in all white and red, which surprised even the foreign tourists. He was truly a "king" in his own right.

Yosuke Kubozuka’s Flashy Look Turns Heads at Tokyo Station Before Frontline Event

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 Korean actress Park Shin Hye attended an event in Tokyo in late June. After the event, she smiled and waved from her car to the delight of her fans! How did she go from a child actress to one of Korea's top stars?

Park Shin-hye’s Flawless Post-Event Moment Wins Over Japanese Fans

 Aika Kanda

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 Aika Kanda says it's been a while since she rode the Yamanote Line late at night, and as she recalls her days at NHK and is in a sentimental mood... a man sits down next to her and does something that makes her think, "This guy...he's for real! Seriously?) ), I became angry. They asked for help from the person sitting next to them. ......

Aika Kanda Rides the Yamanote Line at Night—What She Saw and Felt

 Ryo Sakamoto (Former head of the Culture and Society Department of Tokyo Sports Newspaper)

 AP/Afro

 Brad Pitt's movie "F1" is a worldwide hit. What are some of the "mishaps" he had in the film? ......

Brad Pitt’s F1 Hit Had a Bumpy Road—From Flatulence to Filming Trouble

 Kyodo News (1st photo)

 Yokohama FC's Solomon Sakuragawa, one of the most physical young players in J1, is facing allegations of domestic violence. A female victim was beaten multiple times, sometimes kicked with his well-trained legs. The reality of the situation can be found at .......

Yokohama FC’s Solomon Sakuragawa Accused of Kicking and Beating His Partner

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Cosplayer with 190K X Followers Dreams of Taiyaki in Ukraine—Speaks on War and the Future

 A Tokyo-based company executive was arrested for illegally modifying a Lamborghini to pass a fraudulent inspection. What was the actual state of the fraudulent inspection that the man who was called "the legend of Lamborghini" was involved in...

Famous Lamborghini Collector Behind Illegal Vehicle Inspections—Shared Photo with Ren Meguro

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Rakuten’s Asamura Breaks Free from the Pressure of Milestones

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 Shigeo Nagashima, "Mr. Professional Baseball," passed away on June 3. His brilliance will never fade away. Shigeru Takada, who worked with Shigeo Nagashima for many seasons as his colleague and subordinate, looks back on the past in this special interview.

Takada Reveals How Nagashima Converted Him to Third Base with No Infield Experience

 STARTO ENTERTAINMENT has launched its official ticket resale service, "RELIEF Ticket. This is a long-awaited service, as the resale of tickets at high prices has long been considered a problem. ......

STARTO’s New Resale Service Hits Trouble at Launch – Scalping Measures Under Scrutiny

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Playback ’15] “Shintaro Ishihara’s Walking in Great Vigor,” Despite Whispers of His Serious Illness

In memoriam, Shigeo Nagashima: “Looking at his art collection”…Former NTV announcer Noriko Baba reveals “Mr. Nagashima’s artistic side”.

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Announcers are fine cabarets.” Fuji TV’s verified program is having a major impact… Tunnels will “disappear from terrestrial broadcasting the day they disappear from the airwaves.