 Nakahira Ryo

 Shinji Hasuo (1st and 2nd), Ryo Nakaheiyo (4th)

 It has been a month since Airi Sato, a.k.a. Ai Mogami, was stabbed to death by Kenichi Takano, a suspect, during a live-streaming event in Tokyo on March 11. What drove the suspect to commit the crime? We covered the details of the financial trouble between the two.

Details of Financial Trouble: Ai Mogami&#8217;s 500,000 Yen Loans and the Suspect in Her Murder

 On March 10, a Thai woman was arrested for prostitution in an apartment in Osaka. There are many cases of foreign women prostituting themselves in ordinary condominiums all over Japan. We investigated the reality of this situation.

Osaka’s Chinese Mansions Exposed Prostitution Ring Uncovered After Resident Tip-off

 Takero Shigumura (raid) Keisuke Nishi (3rd photo) Ippei Hara (4th photo)

 On April 10, investigators from the Shizuoka Prefectural Police raided the home of Ryoko Hirosue, a suspect arrested on suspicion of assault. Residents in the neighborhood could not hide their bewilderment...

Neighbors Share Shock and Confusion After Ryoko Hirosue&#8217;s Home Search Incident

 Keisuke Nishi

 Takaaki Ishibashi of "Tunnels" fame dominated the world of comedy and television in the Showa and Heisei eras. His confession of esophageal cancer was a shock. On the other hand, some were concerned about his recent hoarse voice. A doctor explains his battle with the disease and the possibility of a comeback.

Esophageal Cancer Warning Signs Takaki Ishibashi&#8217;s Health, Stage, and the Hope for His Voice Recovery

 Yuri Adachi

 The number of BS "lulzy programs" such as "Kazuki Iio's Zun Café" (BS TV TOKYO) and "Kenkova's Drunken Busy Hotel Nationwide Edition" (BS Asahi) continues to increase. Why is this market growing?

The Rise of Laid-Back One-Topic Shows on BS: The Reasons Behind the Trend and the Looming Challenges

 Kojiro Yamada

 NTV's "Monday Night Fakashi," starring Matsuko Deluxe and Shingo Murakami, is in trouble for fabricating the comment "Chinese eat crows," and is likely to be terminated by the BPO. ......

NTV&#8217;s Monday Late Night Faces BPO Review Over Falsified Comments Likely to Be Canceled

 The report of the third-party panel has caused a stir. One of the most surprising was the allegation that Takaaki Ishibashi sexually harassed a Fuji employee. What does Koichi Minato, former president of Fuji Television and the father of "Tunnels," think?　We interviewed him directly.

[Exclusive] Former Fuji TV President Koichi Minato Talks About Tunnels and His Conversation with Takaaki Ishibashi

 Takayuki Ogawauchi (1st), Ippei Hara

 Ryoko Hirosue, 44, was arrested on suspicion of inflicting injury. She had returned to work last summer after a hiatus due to the W adultery scandal in 2011, but there was a "clear change" at her workplace after her return.

Ryoko Hirosue’s Subtle Shift The Telltale Signs at Work After Her Comeback

 The three major junior high schools for men and women are experiencing a strange phenomenon. Across the board, the number of students taking the entrance examinations has dropped, and for some schools, the number of students accepted into Tokyo University has also dropped dramatically. Experts explain the latest developments behind the situation and the two schools that are likely to grow rapidly in popularity in place of the Gosanke schools.

Declining University of Tokyo Pass Rates at Sakurain Two Schools Poised for Rapid Growth Amid Falling Examinee Numbers

 Ichiro Takatsuka (1st photo)

 Special Interview] "Father of Roppongi" talks about his "Memoirs of the Entertainment World" Part 1: How a high school student who fell in love with disco created a masterpiece that sold 1.7 million copies!

 Brother Korn, who gained explosive popularity with "WON'T BE LONG. A high school student who fell in love with disco created a masterpiece, and before reaching the milestone of his 70th birthday, he looks back on his "life swimming with the bubble economy.

Brother Korn Reveals Tunnels Were Key to the Success of &#8220;WON&#8217;T BE LONG&#8221;!

 Otoku researcher. He has been posting deals on social networking services since 2007, and currently has more than 100,000 followers. He is a regular contributor to Nikkei Cross Trend and MONEY PLUS, and has appeared on TV, radio, magazines, and many other media. With the motto of "enjoyable and easy-to-continue poikatsu", she provides useful information for daily life in an easy-to-understand manner.

 Dr. Haiji

 PayPay is the dominant QR code payment service with an overwhelming share of the market. In the midst of this, bank-affiliated QR code payment services such as "Air Wallet" and "J-Coin Pay" are attracting attention with their bold campaigns. The latest trends are explained.

QR Payment&#8217;s Phase 2 of Bold 50% Cashback Campaigns by Banks to Regain Momentum

 Hisashi Niisa (Broadcaster)

 Takero Yui (1st), Kazuhiko Nakamura

 The report of the third-party committee has been released, revealing more of Fuji Television's darkness. Even with the resignation of Mr. Hisashi Hieda, the criticism has not stopped, but TV people say that Fuji Television "has been in decline for a long time.

TV Professionals Express Concerns Over Fuji TV&#8217;s Declining Quality and Talent Shortage

 From Suntory's official X

 April Fool's Day was a time when companies competed to post their most hilarious April Fool's Day stories. Suntory's giant 20-liter bottle of natural water was a big hit. A Suntory representative explains the behind-the-scenes story behind the idea and how to be careful about posting something that could go up in flames if you get it wrong.

Suntory Giant Natural Water April Fools&#8217; Joke Behind the Scenes

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

 Fuji TV's problems started with Masahiro Nakai's sexual assault. The third-party committee's investigation report revealed Fuji's "sexual harassment" nature beyond imagination. In the midst of all this, TV personality U, who attended the meeting with Nakai, was asked to speak at a meeting at ......

Nakai Discusses Talent U Controversy as Fuji TV Addresses Future Casting

 Yusuke Kondo

 Kazuya Ninomiya is set to star in the movie "Exit 8," which will be released in August. He has been doing well since he became independent from Johnny's, but this movie, his first starring role since becoming independent, is going to be a topic of conversation for better or worse...

Uncertain Success Kazunari Ninomiya&#8217;s Exit 8 Sparks Mixed Reactions

 Aika Kanda

 Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Aika Kanda began to question a certain system in the entertainment industry after her mother's "change. She says that she is very angry at the "provisional seizure. This system is not possible in ordinary companies. The bad custom is everyone's fault, she says...

Ai Kanda Shares Frustration with a System in the Entertainment Industry

 After seeing the report of the third-party committee, I made up my mind to open my mouth...

 If there is even one less victim in the future," said a woman who told us in a previous interview that she is in legal trouble with Mr. B, a former Fuji TV executive, for having an affair with him. I have been pushed around for his convenience for a long time," she said of Mr. B at the time.

Exclusive Former Female AD Reveals Sexual Abuse and Calls Fuji TV B a Monster Created by the Television Industry

 Kazuhiko NAKAMURA

 Ryoko Hirosue, 44, an actor, was arrested on suspicion of inflicting injuries on a nurse at a hospital in Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture, in the early hours of April 8. Her office commented that the alleged assault was "the result of a temporary state of panic. What do the experts think?

Ryoko Hirosue Arrest and the Panic State That Could Exempt Her From Criminal Responsibility

 Shimei Kurita (nonfiction writer)

 Tobita Shinchi, Japan's largest chonen (brothel), is located in Nishinari-ku, Osaka City. The suffering of the people who work hard in this town is not well known. A woman who once reigned as a "top girl" but retired last year reveals her personal history.

Former Tobita Shinchi Courtesan Reveals Her Painful Past and the Day She Was Bought

 Shinji Hasuo

 On March 28, Kosuke Naka, a singer, was arrested on the charge of non-consensual sexual intercourse. The gap between his beautiful singing voice and that of the public was a big shock to the public. However, as if to follow up on this, the existence of "behind-the-scenes" information on the suspect has come under close scrutiny.

Kosuke Naka’s Private Account Reveals Dark Side Behind His Singing Voice

 Shinji Hasuo (1st to 3rd photos), Ryo Nakahira

 Ryo Nakahira

 The trial of Chiba's "Hiccup Man," who was arrested for the third time in May '24, is underway. Why does he repeatedly obstruct motorists? Neighbors told us about the defendant's unexpected childhood.

Neighbor Reflects on the Childhood of the &#8220;Peekaboo Man&#8221; Arrested for the Third Time

 Keitaro Nakagawa

 It has been a week since Mai Demizu joined "NSTA" as a new member. On March 29, she and her co-star, Takahiro Inoue, ran the Akasaka 5-chome mini-marathon in the "TBS All Star Thanksgiving 2025" event.

N-Sta Kicks Off Strong with New Caster Mai Demizu Runs Akasaka 5-Chome Marathon

 Kyodo News

 The queen may have lost her fourth consecutive title, but the next generation of stars left their mark!

 At the Women's Figure World Championships, held until March 29th, Japan's top finishers were all Japanese: Kaori Sakamoto in 2nd place, Momone Chiba in 3rd, and Shinba Higuchi in 6th. Japan has now secured three slots for the '26 Milano Olympics, but...

The Sparkle Showcased by Kaori Sakamoto and Mone Chiba Leading to Milan

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 The drama "Hitoshi no Hitomi" started on April 8. Genta Matsuda of Travis Japan plays the lead role for the first time and has become a topic of conversation.

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