 Kenji Sugawara (Hirose, Shuri, Jesse, Matsumoto) Yusuke Kondo (Suzuka) Takao Kawakami (Kamiki)

 The "Diamonds in the Sea" is off to a good start, but there's a "pinch" behind it, Gekkan 9's "Lie Unraveling Rhetoric" is a "challenge," Wakana Matsumoto stars in "My Treasure" and "Undercover Siblings" has the discussion team in a frenzy. ...

 The "fall drama" season has begun, and the household and core ratings for the first two episodes as well as the number of registered TVer favorites are now available. What we can see is the "strategy of each station. A producer of a key station analyzes... and reveals a secret episode!

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 Takero Shigumura

 On November 19, the contestants for the "Kohaku Uta Gassen" were announced. However, there was nothing "new" about the members, and the first-time entrants seemed to be small in size. STARTO, a former Johnny's company that NHK went to the trouble of approving a new offer, was not allowed to participate. ......

SnowMan, but no Kohaku&#8230; What STARTO gained by winning the &#8220;NHK OK&#8221; to appear on NHK.

 SHIMA Sota NISHI Keisuke

 Naohide, "the benefactor of his father's love," is attacked from behind by Fujiwara no Yorimichi! However, Naohide skillfully takes Yorimichi's arm and easily brushes him off. This is not a scene from a drama. On the same day, the launch of the historical drama "Hikaru Kimi he" was held.

Tasuku Emoto, Katsuya Maima, Keisuke Watanabe&#8230;&#8230; &#8220;To Hikaru Kimi&#8221; launch, and the &#8220;real faces&#8221; of the handsome actors!

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 On November 19, the contestants for this year's NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen were announced. The 10 first-time entrants were also revealed, but most of them had been reported in the sports press in advance, so there were no surprises. Why does information leak out?

Eight out of ten groups have no surprises at all&#8230; Why information on first-time entrants to the Kohaku is &#8220;leaked&#8221; to the public.

 Noboru Hashimoto (1st), Hiroyuki Komatsu (2nd, 4th, 5th), Takehiko Kohiyama (3rd, 7th), Aika Kano (6th)

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. The Niigata Chuetsu Earthquake occurred on October 23, 2004. The following is a report on the November 19 issue by a reporter who walked the area from the time of the earthquake.

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 Shinji Hasuo

 A 50-year-old male employee of Nissan Motor Co. was arrested for allegedly breaking into the room of a female subordinate in her 30s with a duplicate key. He had installed small cameras in the bathroom and other places. He is also suspected of installing small cameras in bathrooms and other places to take spy photos. We report on his exhausted appearance immediately after his arrest and the details of the case.

55-Year-Old Nissan Employee Arrested for Allegedly Using Spare Key to Break Into Female Subordinate&#8217;s Room

 The first trial was held for a former principal who allegedly sexually assaulted a female student at the junior high school where he worked. The former principal also photographed the body of another girl. He "had a liking" for the girls. We will report the details of the unthinkable case committed by the head of the school.

Former Junior High School Principal Who Sexually Assaulted a Female Student

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 On November 14, the last day of the special Diet session, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba showed a "big smile. Why was he able to show such a relaxed expression in the face of the increasing difficulties in managing the Diet following the heavy defeat in the lower house election?

Despite His Hearty Laugh, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Faces Thorny Path After APEC Summit

 Sota Shima

 In his 5th year as a professional baseball player, Akinori Sasaki has decided to post his long-cherished wish to move to the U.S.

 Akinori Sasaki has decided to move to the U.S. by posting his long-cherished dream. FRIDAY caught him in relaxed mode after practice at the second team facility! With a big smile on his face...

Roki Sasaki Reiwa&#8217;s Troublemaking Monster Heads to the Dream Stage with a Smile

 Yusuke Aoyagi

 Mr. Iwao Hakamada was found not guilty on October 9. While Mr. Hakamada was incarcerated at the Tokyo Detention Center, he had been in contact with Norio Nagayama, a former death-row prisoner. Before his death, Mr. Nagayama sent Mr. Hakamada a strange New Year's greeting card from prison.

Norio Nagayama Sent New Year&#8217;s Cards to Iwao Hakamada Saying, “Everyone Is for the Death Row Inmate”

 Kojiro Yamada

 There is a large motorcycle club in which Yakult alumni play a central role. The name of the club is "Tokyo Yakult Wave Club. The members are Ryota Igarashi and Tomohito Ito. A reporter of this magazine, who loves motorcycles, closely followed them on a half-day touring trip. The report is full of love for motorcycles.

Ryota Igarashi Joins Yakult OB Motorcycle Club After Career Ban

 Sayuri Saito

 Afro

 Luxembourg 407,092 yen, Australia 369,002 yen.... These are the "monthly incomes" of countries where Japanese people can take a working holiday. We hear and see a lot of talk about working holiday programs these days, but what is the reality?

Luxembourg Offers 410,000 Yen/Month: Japanese Flood Farm and Dishwashing Jobs Amid Weak Yen

 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. He worked with Toshiaki Megumi as the duo "Honjamaka" (Honjamaka), and was a member of "Ganso! Debuya" (TV TOKYO), as well as an actor and voice actor. Currently, he appears on "Yoji Goji Days" (TV TOKYO) as a Friday MC, and is also active on YouTube and Instagram.

 Hidehiko Ishizuka

 Hidehiko Ishizuka of "Honjamaka" vol.02

 In this installment of "Honjamaka" Hidehiko Ishizuka's "Great Days" vol. 02, we talk about "food reporting". Ishizuka says, "There are as many different expressions as there are reporters. That's what makes it interesting." Ishizuka says he looks up to "two masters" of food reporting...?

Hidehiko Ishizuka&#8217;s Admiration for His Food Report Master and the Skills of a Gourmet Reporter

 Local supermarkets are a place where you can learn about the traditions and food culture of the region. We asked the author of "Nihon Gotochi Okazu Daizen" (Japan Gotochi Okazu Compendium), a collection of such local foods, to introduce some of his recommended side dishes.

Octopus Sasame, Semi Gyoza, Ageduke: A Look at Beloved Regional Side Dishes

 AFROSPORT

 Olympic swimmer Daiya Seto, whose "nightlife" divorce was reported. In 2008, he was reported to have had a "pick-up affair" with a CA, but his wife, Yuka Mabuchi, a former national diving team member, was supposed to have forgiven him. ......

Daiya Seto: Federation Furious Over Nightlife Divorce Reports and Risking National Team Ban

 The famous owner of a tanning salon had voyeuristically photographed more than 100 female customers...What did he say about his uncontrollable urges at his first trial in the Tokyo District Court on November 14?

Over 100 Voyeurism Victims: Tanning Salon Manager Reveals Thrills and Regrets

 A well-known legend in the gravure world. After 15 years as an actress, essayist, narrator, and more, the "naughty sister by profession" who graces the cover of this magazine for the first time in five years talks about "behind the scenes" of the photo shoot and her "recent situation".

 Mitsu Dann is a well-known legend in the world of gravure. After 15 years as an actress, essayist, narrator, and other multi-talented actresses, the "naughty sister by profession" who graced the cover of FRIDAY for the first time in five years talks about what went on behind the scenes of the photo shoot and what she's been up to.

Dan Mitsu Enjoys Bathhouses as a Housewife, with a Hermit Crab in Her Nose

 The first trial was held for a man who stabbed a Filipino woman to death in downtown Nerima, Tokyo. The man was a regular customer at a Filipina pub where the woman was the manager. However, he was banned from the pub due to his bad behavior. The following is the horrifying true face of the man who resented the store's handling of the case.

Man Stabs Filipina Pub Worker After Being Banned, Bows After Arrest—Shocking Photo

 Yutaka Asai Eiji Ikeda Shinya Inui Kengo Okura Masatoshi Okauchi Toshio Okamura Takeo Yuzoku Noriyoshi Koizumi Katsumi Sunamori Yozo Soga Ryutaro Takayama Kazunori Tajima Hiroaki Fujiuchi Shizuo Yamakawa Takashi Yoshida Koji Wataru

 FRIDAY's 40th anniversary special FRIDAY took these photos! Reported! 40 years of Nippon: "Shocking shots that captured the times

 In the 2000s, Japan was in the grip of severe deflation. The Akihabara street riots and the Great East Japan Earthquake. FRIDAY reported numerous scoops, including secret trips between top idols. Here is a look back at the 40th anniversary of the first issue with some shocking shots.

Kimura Takuya’s Secret Trip: FRIDAY’s 40th Anniversary Scoop

 Kyodo News

 The off-season FA reinforcement is becoming more and more heated by the day. The biggest question on the minds of fans is whether or not No. 4 infielder Yusuke Oyama (29) will decide to move from Hanshin to their eternal rivals, the Giants.

Yusuke Oyama&#8217;s Absence from Fan Day Sparks Anger, Threatens His Stay

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 Special Interview

 I really wanted to announce my illness as soon as possible, but I couldn't do it for various reasons. What is the ray of hope that she has grasped after overcoming PTSD, slander, and a life of battling illness?

Nagisa Watanabe&#8217;s Journey from Despair to Renewal: I&#8217;ll Challenge Everything

 Kei Kato

 Successful "counterattack": After losing office due to the "unanimous" vote of no confidence, he was reelected with 1.11 million votes, an increase of 250,000 votes. Still, doubts remain...

 Motohiko Saito was reelected after losing his seat due to a "unanimous" vote of no confidence. About 3,000 people rushed to his town hall speech the day before the vote was cast. However, behind the scenes of his reelection, both the prefectural assembly and the staff talk about their concerns. What was the power harassment racket? Suspicions linger...

The Power Harassment Scandal Involving Governor Motohiko Saito and the Growing Chaos in Hyogo Prefecture

 On November 19, Tomohiro Koyama, an executive of the Philippines-based "JP Dragon," was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. The suspect, Koyama, is also suspected of involvement with the "Luffy Group. What is the "aim of the Metropolitan Police Department" behind the arrest? ......

The Arrest of JP Dragon&#8217;s Top Member Tomohiro Koyama and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police&#8217;s Tactics

 Actor Rino Oshima (23) made her first appearance in FRIDAY, showing off her gravure for the first time in a year!　We asked her about her stoic body and her memories of working as a reporter for "King's Brunch" for two and a half years.

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