 Takuto Suzuki

 Kojiro Yamada

 One day in spring, when the weather in Tokyo was like early summer, a couple was enjoying shopping at a shopping street in Tokyo crowded with many shoppers. They were actress Juri Ueno (39) and musician Sho Wada (49).

Juri Ueno and Sho Wada Seen Strolling a Shopping Street with Their Beloved Dog After Overcoming His Career Hiatus

 Toshio Ishikawa (entertainment reporter)

 Mr. Shigeo Nagashima, aka "Mr. Professional Baseball," passed away on June 3 due to pneumonia. It is not well known that Mr. Nagashima, who was loved not only by baseball fans but also by many people in Japan, became the "godfather" of a certain singer. ......

Kaoru Yamaguchi Reveals Shigeo Nagashima’s Love for Singing and Their Duet of “Kakinokizaka no Ie”

 Naoyuki Miyashita (Nonfiction writer)

 The opposition parties submitted a bill at the end of May, and the House of Representatives Legal Affairs Committee finally began deliberations on the issue.

[Exclusive] Allegations Emerge Against Constitutional Democratic Party’s Naoko Shinoda for Overlooking Welfare Fraud

 Ichiro Takatsuka

 While his ex-girlfriend Maika Yamamoto is getting married in a blitz ......, he is returning to terrestrial drama after a four-year absence and making a fresh start under Shun Oguri.

 One evening in mid-April, actor Kentaro Ito visits a steak restaurant dressed in flashy clothes and sees a beautiful woman dressed in the same unique fashion. Ito, who is getting his new break, is changing not only his acting career but also his private life. ......

Kentaro Ito’s New Girlfriend Revealed — An Actress and Artist Three Years Younger

 Kyodo News

 Thank you very much." Yokozuna Ohnosato politely thanked the reporter for the food. Ohnosato is a dignified rikishi who knows how to be polite. He is approaching the image of the yokozuna his father expects him to be. The similarities between him and Major League star Shohei Ohtani are introduced!

Yokozuna Ōnosato’s Neat Towel-Folding Habit and the Unexpected Trait He Shares with Shohei Ohtani

 Kumataro Arai

 In mid-May, Meisa Kuroki was on location shooting a drama in a mammoth apartment complex in the suburbs of Tokyo. Kuroki's style is as beautiful as ever. She also looks cool as she sips water from a plastic bottle between takes.

Meisa Kuroki Spotted on a Drama Set Sipping Water Under a Parasol

 Keitaro Nakagawa

 On May 25, Ai Kago appeared at an outdoor live performance at the "Tokyo Night Market" held in Yoyogi Park. She gave an impressive performance. Afterwards, she was seen selling hot dogs at a hot dog stand. Fans were delighted.

Ai Kago Caught Selling at a Stall After a Fiery Live Show at the Tokyo Night Market

 Takeshi Kinugawa (Koizumi) and Takayuki Ogawauchi (Tamaki)

 While the "People's Democratic Party of Japan" (DPJ) leader Tamaki has been making great strides, Agriculture Minister Koizumi Shinjiro's popularity is soaring because of his "5 kg, 2,000 yen" price tag. The LDP's "hidden gem" candidate for the upper house election in July is ......

Tamaki’s Party Falls, Shinjiro Rises — The Surprising Celebrity Candidate the LDP Bets On in a Chaotic July Election

 Hiroshi Shibachi (1st), Hiroaki Fujiuchi (2nd) Hiroyuki Komatsu (3rd-8th)

 Shigeo Nagashima, who was a national hero for many years as "Mr. Professional Baseball," passed away on June 3. We look back at the footsteps of Shigeo Nagashima and remember him through the past articles that only this magazine has seen.

Shigeo Nagashima Remembered: His Recovery, His Message to Fans and the Moments We Alone Saw

 Takero Yuzuru Kondo Yusuke Hotta Saki TIFF/Afro

 What drama series were popular with the "Bubble Generation," "Ice Age Generation," and "Generation Yutaka"?

 A TV viewing data analysis company has created an original ranking of spring dramas by generation! The "values" of each generation are reflected in their drama preferences. The individual analysis reveals convincing reasons. ......

Spring Dramas That Hook Each Generation — See What 20s to 60s Are Watching!

 Shinji Hamasaki

 Shu-shu, bong!　Okke~!" ...Shigeo Nagashima, the late "Mr. Giant".... The following is a video of the late "Mr. Giant" Shigeo Nagashima passionately instructing a group of young baseball players in 2002. The scene of Mr. Nagashima's smiling and passionate education. We hope you can feel Mr. Nagashima's passion.

&#8220;Whoosh, Swish, Okay!&#8221; — Shigeo Nagashima’s Energetic Onomatopoeia-Filled Coaching Stuns Young Players

 Sota Shima

 On June 3, Shigeo Nagashima passed away. Since his stroke in March 2004, this magazine has repeatedly reported on Mr. Nagashima's indomitable fighting spirit as he continued his rehabilitation. We look back at the image of Nagashima, who continued to give hope to his fans.

[In Memoriam] Shigeo Nagashima’s 3,330-Day Fight After Stroke — The Day Mr. Giants Took the Mound Again

 Hiroyuki Komatsu (1st photo)

 In this issue of Playback, we take a look back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In May 2005, a man was arrested on suspicion of confining and assaulting a woman. We look back at the case of the man who was called "the prince of confinement.

The Twisted Crimes and Disturbing Fetishes of Japan’s Infamous Confinement Prince

 Shinji Hasuo

 An incident occurred in the Omiya area where many girls gather. A 32-year-old man called "Sensei" allegedly locked a teenage girl in a multipurpose toilet and sexually assaulted her. There have been multiple reports of sexual assaults in the Omiya area. This is the dangerous reality of the gathering.

Teenage Girl Allegedly Assaulted in Multipurpose Restroom — Ōmiya Sensei Lured Victim Under Guise of Caregiving in Shocking Crime

 Blank Green

 The owners of a convenience store in Kabukicho were arrested for illegally purchasing 100 million yen worth of cigarettes. It is believed that they were trying to resell the cigarettes, but in recent years, the resale of cigarettes mainly to China has been thriving. We explored the reasons for this.

Convenience Store Owner Arrested for Buying ¥100 Million in Cigarettes — The Reason Japanese Tobacco Is Booming Among Chinese Resellers

 Junpei Kota

 A string of tire derailment accidents have been reported across Japan. What can be done to prevent them? A tire professional explains the proper way to change tires and the risks associated with poor maintenance.

DIY Tire Changes Are Risky: Nationwide Spike in Cars Falling Off Jacks — Causes and Prevention Tips Explained

 Ryo Nakahira

 On May 22, the second trial of a defendant accused of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl on her way home from buying a birthday present for her father was held. The defendant's repeated self-serving "excuses" and his "true motive" were revealed.

Defendant Who Assaulted 8-Year-Old Girl on Her Way Home From Buying a Birthday Gift for Her Father Offers Appalling Excuses in Court

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 Yuri Adachi

 SUPER EIGHT's Ryuhei Maruyama stars in his first movie in eight years, "Kaneko Saishiriten". Ryuhei Maruyama played the role of his wife, Yoko Maki. Speaking of Maki, we recall her battle with former "Plus Minus" Iwahashi about a year ago. ......

Youko Maki Launches YouTube Channel Amid Kaneko Sashiireten Release

 Soichi Hayashi

 Confession of Anthony Olasuquaga, WBO flyweight champion, who studied together as gym mates for more than 10 years

 Could you have imagined a time when two Japanese boxers would be in the pound-for-pound competition? The top-of-the-line battle between Naoya Inoue and Jyunjin Nakatani, and the bantamweight unification bout before that, is envisioned by gymmate and world champion Anthony Olasquaga.

Inoue Gets Knocked Out — Junto Nakatani Foresees Drama in Nishida Bout and a Future Mega-Fight

 Shinsuke Sakai

 Takashi Fujiwara, a former member of the House of Representatives and former LDP Youth Bureau chief, had lost a lawsuit against X Inc. The request was for the disclosure of information on X's postings that slandered him, but it was not approved. What was the reason?

Ex-LDP Youth Leader Loses Appeal in Defamation Disclosure Case Against X

 From "I Liked You, I Had to Kill You

 The "middleman" of the case compilation website "Jiken Bimonenroku" has published "Liked You, Had to Kill Me" (co-authored by Mizuho Takagi, Tetsujinsha), which picks up cases related to love between a man and a woman. From the book, "Encouraging Woman" is introduced.

Wishing you good luck&#8230; The &#8220;true purpose&#8221; of the &#8220;ex-girlfriend&#8221; sex worker who made a man decide to kill a prostitute

 On May 18, a J1 match was held at Todoroki Stadium and a talk show by Akihiko Inohara was held at the event. and "Cool! There are rumors that he may retire from acting, but what do you think?

Yukihiko Inohara&#8217;s beautiful style is &#8220;Cool! Refreshing talk show to celebrate his 49th birthday at J1 venue

 After working as a money writer, financial planner, and market analyst for a securities company, Matsuoka became independent in 1996. Wrote 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 "Understanding with Rich Illustrations! Cashless Payments: The Book That Will Definitely Benefit You".

 Kenji Matsuoka

 Afro

 The banking industry is on a roll, as evidenced by the recently announced financial results. The three megabanks have posted the highest net income for three consecutive years. What is the interest on the BOJ's "excess reserves" that the BOJ is pumping back into the banking industry like a "subsidy"?

Almost a Waste of Taxpayer Money&#8221; &#8211; Why the BOJ is Still &#8220;Subsidizing&#8221; Banks Despite Megabanks&#8217; Highest Profits

 Kazuma Okamoto (28) of the Giants, who had been batting .380 with eight home runs and 25 runs batted in since the season opener, was hit by an accident in a game against Hanshin on April 6. Without their main gun, the Giants front office is planning a trade. ......

Giants planning &#8220;second trade&#8221; following Richard&#8217;s: &#8230;&#8230; Targeting &#8220;Seibu and Orix fielders&#8221; as likely targets.

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