 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Special interview with "Actor

 Actress Asaka Seto, who made a full-fledged return to acting after a seven-year absence with the drama series "Ensemble," which aired in January of this year, also made her first film appearance in ten years.

Asaka Seto Returns to Acting: &#8216;It’s Been a While, I Was Nervous but My Body Remembered

 Riisa Naka is walking in Shin-Osaka station wearing a flashy "American Comic" style T-shirt. Naka appeared at an event for the fashion brand "PRADA" on that day. She wowed the audience with her simple fashion.

Risa Nakamura Spotted at Shin-Osaka Station in Flashy American Comic T-Shirt

 Kumataro Arai

 In late May, a drama was being filmed on location in the Minowa shopping district in downtown Tokyo for the July drama "Ryugi for Evening Drinks 4: Summer Edition. She was in a good mood the whole time. What was the reason?

Chiaki Kuriyama Spotted Shopping in Tokyo Smiling During “Banshaku no Ryūgi” Filming

 Shinji Hasuo

 The NTV president's press conference announcing Taichi Kokubun's resignation from "Tetsuwan Dash" was held without mentioning the details of the compliance violation. However, when we went to interview him, we found surprising details of the harassment. ......

Industry Resentment Toward TOKIO’s Taichi Kokubun Over Discriminatory Behavior

 Yoshitaka Suzuki, a Fuji Television employee and head of the planning department, was arrested on suspicion of habitual gambling using an online casino. The officials said they saw the true face of a "gambling maniac". The reality of the situation can be found at .......

Fuji TV Staffer Arrested Over Illegal Online Casino Associates Reveal Gambling Obsession and Selling Clothes for Cash

 Takahiro Kagawa

 The staff saw it! Behind the Scenes of Weekly TV

 Since the former Johnny's was warned by the Fair Trade Commission, an increasing number of talents have been going independent, but recently there has been a "return" to the big firms. However, recently there has been a "return" to major firms. Those in the know say that both the talents themselves and their employers feel safer with a major firm.

Independent Talents Losing Ground as More Return to Major Agencies Amid Industry Shift

 Kazuhiko Nakamura, Kyodo News (3rd photo)

 Why did the man who won 45 championships and was loved by the gods of sumo leave the world of sumo with a cheerful face?

 FRIDAY conducted a grueling interview with Sho Hakuho, who spoke to the press about his resignation and his future plans. He talks about his candid feelings just after the press conference, his thoughts on his disciples, and his future prospects, which are now in motion.

[Full Interview] Former Yokozuna Hakuho Speaks Candidly: “I Have No Regrets. I’m Ready to Compete on a New Dohyo”

 On June 13, a Thai man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and other charges after he drove his car into a police officer who was questioning him on duty and opened fire. The commotion started when the man's Thai companion assaulted the police officer in an attempt to escape. Why did the commotion occur?

Thai Man Tries to Run Over Police Officer and Gets Shot—The Story Behind the Attempted Murder Case

 Akira Ikoma

 The revised Entertainment Establishments Control Law will go into effect on June 28. The main focus of the revised law has been to crack down on malicious hosts and scouts, but the industry is now on the verge of extinction as it is learned that the law will also strengthen the control of men's esthetic clinics.

Revised Law Triggers Mass Closures in Men’s Aesthetic Industry, Fuels Rise in Underground Sex Businesses

 Hiroyuki Komatsu (1st photo) Courtesy of Mr. Pretty

 Chiba Prefectural Assembly Member and "Certified Impersonator" Remembers Shigeo Nagashima

 Pretty Nagashima, a certified impersonator and member of the Chiba Prefectural Assembly, recalls how she felt when she learned of Shigeo Nagashima's passing. She tearfully reveals the secret story of their friendship and the "heart-shaking words" Mr. Nagashima gave her.

Pretty Nagashima in Tears as He Shares Touching Words from Shigeo Nagashima

 In the early morning hours of June 15, a self-proclaimed Myanmarese technical intern student was arrested for stabbing his friend on a street in Noda City, Chiba Prefecture. With the rapid increase in the number of Myanmar residents in Japan, the number of crimes is expected to increase in the future. What is the background?

The Hidden Truth Behind Murder Case Involving Two Myanmar Nationals

 A man was arrested for stabbing his sister to death. He had more than 10 stab wounds. He took the Shinkansen bullet train from his home in Wakayama Prefecture to visit his sister's apartment in Chiba Prefecture. This is the shocking scene that this magazine witnessed immediately after his arrest.

Man Took Shinkansen to Tokyo and Stabbed Older Sister—Cold Post-Arrest Photo Revealed

 Shinji Hasuo (Nakai 1st), Kazuhiko Nakamura (Minato, Nakai 2nd)

 Fuji TV's problems started due to Masahiro Nakai's troubles with women. Fuji TV announced its intention to file a lawsuit against former president Koichi Minato and former senior managing director Ryo Ohta. What is the "relationship" with Mr. Nakai behind it? ......

Masahiro Nakai Considers Legal Action Against Former President Minato and Director Ohta

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Yasuko Sakaguchi

 Taichi Kokubun of "TOKIO" announced the suspension of his entertainment activities due to a compliance violation. The president of Nippon Television Network Corporation (NTV), who announced his withdrawal from "Tetsuwan Dash," gave a "zero-answer" press conference, but what he asked of Kokubu at the press conference was: ......

Taichi Kokubun Demands Accountability at Nippon TV’s “Zero-Answer” Apology Press Conference

1.A man was arrested for trying to smuggle eight kilograms of cocaine into Japan. He is a fighter who has participated in "BreakingDown" before. He told everyone around him, "I'm too violent. What was his clever trick of using Shohei Ohtani's bat?

BreakingDown Contestant Caught Smuggling Cocaine Inside Shohei Ohtani Bat

 In mid-June, we spotted Nagisa Sekimizu, an actress who is currently in the spotlight, on Miyuki Street in Ginza. On that day, she participated in the opening event of "Emporio Armani Ginza Store". Her "feminine" fashion caught the eyes of passersby.

Nagisa Sekimizu Shows Off Feminine Style in Soft, Airy Fashion at Ginza Event

 Jun Saito, the suspect who displayed the skulls of the murdered women in his home. He denied some of the charges, saying "It was consensual (with the victim). In some cases, he may be sentenced to up to seven years in prison. ......

Unemployed Man in His 30s Kept Multiple Female Skulls at Home After Murdering a 21-Year-Old Woman

 Hiroaki Fujiuchi

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. June 21, 2005 marked five years since an emergency volcano warning was issued for Miyakejima. In this issue, we report on the islanders who returned to Miyakejima five months before the emergency volcano warning was issued.

Playback 2005: Midnight Sirens and Daily Life on Miyake Island, Five Months After Return

 Keisuke Nishi

 Tennis player Kei Nishikori has admitted to the reports of his alleged affair with a model and has issued an apology. The "affair" has become a hot topic of conversation, but despite the fact that Nishikori himself has admitted to the affair, the media, including television and sports newspapers, have not been able to handle the story...

The Real Reason Media Won’t Touch Kei Nishikori’s Affair Scandal

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 There is a unique woman who is loved by the yakuza of Kabukicho, and a senior member of a designated crime syndicate once told me, "Any yakuza in Kabukicho who does not know her is a mobster. She is Akira Nakagawa, 36, who runs a bar in Kabukicho, Tokyo. We asked her about the life of a famous mama loved by the yakuza.

From Korean Prison to Kabukicho Icon: The Yakuza&#8217;s Beloved Mama

 Possible sentence of up to 5 years in prison On June 16, Saitama Prefectural Police re-arrested Jun Saito, 31, an unemployed man living in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, on suspicion of murder. Around January 4, '18, Saito met Kaho Miyamoto, then 21, on a social networking service.

Unemployed man in his 30s who murdered a 21-year-old woman by displaying multiple &#8220;female skulls&#8221; in his home tells of his &#8220;selfish excuse&#8221; for killing her.

 Shinsuke Sakai

 Yoshio Arita, a journalist and member of the House of Representatives, has filed a lawsuit against the former Unification Church (now the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification), claiming damages. What is a "slap lawsuit," as Mr. Arita himself described the circumstances of the lawsuit?

Journalist Yoshio Arita explains why he sued the former Unification Church.

 Shikama Aki

 With the increase in the number of inbound travelers, long waits at immigration have often been in the news. Although some improvements have been made, there are still cases of "two-hour waits" to enter the country, depending on the airport and time of day.

The first hospitality in Japan was a &#8220;two-hour queue&#8221;&#8230; The introduction of the &#8220;Electronic Travel Authorization System&#8221; was delayed&#8230; Some said it was too late to respond to the situation.

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election will be held on June 22. Shinji Ishimaru's new party was expected to be the eye of the storm, but it turns out that no seats are expected to be up for grabs. Ishimaru made a big splash in the Tokyo gubernatorial election, but has he lost his momentum?

A Big Defeat for Yuriko Koike? Why Ishimaru&#8217;s new party is expected to win no seats in the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly elections and why people are wondering if they are serious about winning.

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