 Akihito Saijo

 Yume Shirato, a freelance announcer active mainly in sports programs, appeared on FRIDAY. We interviewed her about her favorite drink and her unique theory on gravure!

 Yume Shirato, a freelance announcer active mainly in sports programs, appeared on FRIDAY. She talked about her favorite drink and her unique gravure theory.

Reiwa&#8217;s Most Captivating Keio Grad Freelance Announcer Unveils Her Take on The Eroticism of Sheerness

 Courtesy of Keisuke (1st and 3rd photos) Moritsuna Kimura (2nd and 4th photos) Etsuo Hara (6th photo)

 Burning Spirit" was shy when it came to women, and he "refused anything that came his way.

 My brother was an incomparably lonely man," says Keisuke Inoki, Inoki's younger brother, who knows the true face of Antonio Inoki. Keisuke reveals the story of Inoki's "four wives," which has not been revealed even in Inoki's autobiography.

Antonio Inoki’s 65-Year Legacy: The Four Women He Loved and the Loneliness Behind the Legend

 Yuji Yanagawa (non-fiction writer)

 Hiroyuki Komatsu (Ishigaki) Yuji Yanagawa (Sakashita, Oda)

 Kentai Takasaki's right-handed pitcher with a maximum speed of 158 km/h and Toyo University Himeji's 181 cm ace...

 The 97th Spring Koshien High School Baseball Tournament (Senbatsu) is about to begin on March 18. We interviewed the "Big 3 Pitchers" of this year's tournament, Genki Ishigaki of Kentai Takasaki, Ren Sakashita of Toyo University Himeji, and Shoki Oda of Yokohama High School, about their enthusiasm for the tournament.

2025 Senbatsu Kicks Off! A Final Look at the &#8216;Big 3&#8217; Pitchers – Plus Yokohama’s Super Freshman

 Kei Kato

 Haruka Fukuhara will appear in NHK's historical drama "Belabo" as the oiran (courtesan) "Dosode". Fuka Koshiba played the same oiran, Segawa, in the same film. Her big transformation became a big topic of conversation. The morning drama "Soar! was not well received. Will she get her revenge with this role?

Haruka Fukuhara Joins NHK Taiga Berabou as Oiran—Following Fuka Koshiba’s Path?

 Ippei Hara

 On March 10, "Downtown" Masanori Hamada announced that he would be taking a leave of absence due to health problems. Rather, the key to his return is his partner, Hitoshi Matsumoto. ......

Masatoshi Hamada’s Hiatus: The Real Reasons Behind It and the Future of His Regular Shows

 Afro (1st and 2nd pictures)

 What is the Future of Cutting-Edge & Low-Cost Generative AI from China?

 DeepSeek-R1, a generative AI from China that appeared like a comet, has shocked the world. Its development cost was less than one-tenth that of the GPT-4 developed by OpenAI of the U.S., yet it boasts almost the same performance.

DeepSeek: The AI Revolution for Japan at a Fraction of ChatGPT&#8217;s Cost

Taiki Yorifuji Money consultant. 
Money consultant. (Representative Director of Money & You Inc. Visiting lecturer at Chuo University, Faculty of Commerce. After graduating from Keio University, Faculty of Economics, Mr. Yorifuji joined the Japan Association of Money Management. 
Graduated from Keio University, Faculty of Economics, and engaged in asset management risk management at a foreign life insurance company. Founded the company in 2003 and is currently in his current position. He has appeared on Nippon TV's "Learning with Kazu Laser" and TBS's "Information 7days". and TBS "Information 7days Newscaster". He is the author of 100 books including "Hajimete no Shin NISA & iDeCo" (Seibido-Shuppan) and "Teireki Koto Zutto Mukonenai Money no Hanashiwa" (Daiwa Shobo), which has sold a total of 1.8 million copies. and Voicy "Money Radio in 5 minutes a day". He is a member of the Japan Pension Association. Member of Japan Securities Analysts Association. Certified Real Estate Transaction Specialist. Financial planner (AFP). Member of Japan Society of Actuaries.

 Taiki Yorifuji

 Afro

 The stock market has been on a downtrend due to uncertainty over the future caused by the "Trump tariffs. Under such circumstances, gold is attracting attention as a measure to enhance diversification. We would like to review our asset allocation in light of market conditions.

Why Gold Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio: Enhancing Diversification Beyond All Country and S&#038;P 500

 Toshio Ishikawa (Entertainment Reporter)

 Kyodo

 Ayumi Ishida, who had hit songs such as "Blue Light Yokohama" and won the Japan Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the movie "Hiyaku no Hito", has passed away. What did a veteran entertainment reporter know about her "true face"?

Ayumi Ishida’s Untold Struggles with Shoken’s Divorce Papers and Memories of Tora-san

 Shinji Hasuo (2nd to 4th pictures)

 On March 4, a jury trial was held for a case of nonconsensual sexual assault of an elementary school girl that occurred in July '24. The defendant denied part of the crime, saying that she did not cause the injury. He repeatedly made self-serving statements that upset the feelings of the victim's family.

69-Year-Old Defendant&#8217;s Bizarre Excuse in Child Assault Case

 Shinji Hasuo (2nd to 4th photos)

 At the trial on March 7, the parents of the victim spoke out about their feelings about the case. And what was the verdict?

[Tragic Verdict] The Judgment That Left the Victim&#8217;s Parents in Tears

 Shinji Hasuo

 A junior high school teacher in Saitama Prefecture has been arrested for committing lewd acts on a female high school student. The teacher allegedly lured the girl with a message saying that he was a photographer and that he had "good contacts in the entertainment industry. He is said to have lured the girl. The 48-year-old man, who denies the charges, was a cunning criminal.

48-Year-Old Junior High Teacher Posed as Photographer to Lure High School Girls

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 A company employee was arrested for allegedly having sexual intercourse with a high school girl he met on a social networking service and having her send him naked pictures of herself. It was later revealed that the suspect had numerous other crimes.

The Underage Predator Who Exploited Teenage Girls for Explicit Photos and His Disturbing Desires

 Nick Carter of "Backstreet Boys" visited Japan. Nick used to be a handsome man who had an affair with Paris Hilton. He is now married and the father of three children.

Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys Visits Japan as a Refined and Charismatic Gentleman

 Masayuki Kikuchi (military photojournalist)

 1,560 companies from 65 countries gathered for the ″Commerce War of Death″, with booths of companies from hostile countries coexisting.

 IDEX 2025, the largest military trade fair in the Middle East, was held in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. More than 1,560 companies from 65 countries participated in the exhibition space, which is about three times the size of the Tokyo Dome. Numerous weapons were on display.

[Military Exhibition &#8220;IDEX 2025&#8221;] The Power of the Latest Weapons Displayed in Abu Dhabi UAE

 Yuri Adachi (1st photo)

 Yumi Nagashima, an analyst at Fuji Television Network, reported on her Instagram that she will leave the station on March 31. She also wrote that she would like to deliver the charm of "sports" and "fruits" from now on, but will she be on TV anymore? Or....

Fuji TV&#8217;s Yumi Nagashima to Resign in March—The Truth Behind Her Next Career Move

 C2/Yuji Arakawa

 Engine at full throttle for Tokyo Dome!

 Shohei Ohtani participated in an open game against the White Sox on March 9 (Japan time). He finished the game with his first no-hitter, but a sportswriter pointed out that the reason for his strong hitting performance is hidden in the strikeouts he missed.

Shohei Ohtani Shines in Open Games with .300+ Average, Sets Sights on Batting Title!

 A man was arrested for allegedly swindling people out of their money through fraudulent remodeling work by inciting anxiety that their houses would tip if work was not done soon. He is the actual head of the Tokyu group "Uchikoshi Specter. This is the whole story of a malicious criminal act targeting the elderly.

Uchikoshi Specter Leader Accused of Deceptive Inspection Sales Tactics

 Takeshi Kinugawa (Governor Saito)

 For the first time, Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito mentioned the PC of the deceased former Prefectural Citizens Bureau Chief. Such a response has caused the internet to talk about Professor Okuyama's past statements that are "right on the money". We asked him about it himself. ......

PC Leak Controversy – Prof. Okuyama on Gov. Saito’s Motive to Discredit Whistleblower

 Sayuri Saito

 Wi-Fi routers have a life span. However, not many people would consider replacing their router unless there is something wrong with it, such as not being able to turn it on. What kind of problems can occur if you continue to use an old router?

I&#8217;ve been using my home &#8220;Wi-Fi router&#8221; for &#8220;about 10 years&#8221; is pretty bad.

 Toshiaki Ichihara (JMPA, 1st), Yasuko Funamoto (2nd)

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we were reporting 20 years ago. In this issue, we look back at the uproar over Princess Masako's cancellation of her official duties in Nagano on February 27, 2005, and the ripples caused by the Crown Prince's "character-negating" apology press conference.

Playback &#8217;05] The Owada Family&#8217;s &#8220;Disbelief&#8221; in the Crown Prince&#8217;s &#8220;Apology Conference&#8221;: &#8220;Masako is the only one who has been wronged&#8230;&#8221; [Playback &#8217;05

 LUCKMAN

 Naomi Yasugi

 Ayumi Tsuburaya

 Interview with Nanaka Yano, a 19-year-old actress who graced the cover of the February 28 issue of FRIDAY for the first time, about her impressions of the shoot.

 We interviewed Nanaka Yano, a 19-year-old actress who graced the cover of the February 28 issue of FRIDAY for the first time, about her thoughts on the collaboration with Miyuka Minami, a member of the idol group "O2.

Nanaka Yano, the 19-year-old actress who graced the cover of FRIDAY, was moved by a line from her sister and words from her family

 Overtourism is a serious problem. On holidays, famous tourist spots are overflowing with inbound tourists, and hotel rates are skyrocketing. This is an unusual situation that makes domestic sightseeing impossible. Here we introduce some of the hidden gems in Japan where you can relax and enjoy sightseeing without inbound tourists.

Okayama&#8217;s &#8220;Uncrowded Kawagoe&#8221; and Kyoto&#8217;s &#8220;Bamboo Path with no Japanese&#8221;&#8230;10 famous places in Japan where inbound tourists don&#8217;t come

 Born in Yamagata Prefecture in 1983, Yoko Nemmochi worked for 10 years in the editorial department of a health information magazine, editing monthly magazines and web media before becoming a freelance writer. Currently, she interviews, plans, and writes about doctors and specialists, focusing on health care and medical fields.

 Yoko Kemmochi

 Amato Musica

 Cedar pollen is now at its peak. Runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing... "nasal voice" is a problem for businessmen. One of the most effective ways to improve one's nasal voice is voice training, which is also used by voice professionals.

Hay fever&#8230; &#8220;Nasal voice&#8221; can be solved with voice training!　Ask a voice professional about &#8220;easy voice training before a meeting&#8221;.

 The ranking has drastically changed since the time when my parents' generation took the entrance exam!

 This year again, the number of students accepted to the University of Tokyo by high school was announced. The ranking has drastically changed from 30 years ago when the parents' generation took the entrance exam. Senzoku Gakuen went from 0 to 28. Sugamo went from 63 to 1. This is a story of the rise and fall of high schools as seen by the number of students who were accepted to Tokyo University.

Duck school is down from 63 to 1&#8230;Senzoku Gakuen is making great strides! The Rise and Fall of 30 Years of High Schools that Passed the University of Tokyo&#8221;: The Background to the Struggles of Difficult Girls&#8217; Schools such as Sakurain

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Haruka Fukuhara Joins NHK Taiga Berabou as Oiran—Following Fuka Koshiba’s Path?

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DeepSeek: The AI Revolution for Japan at a Fraction of ChatGPT’s Cost

Why Gold Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio: Enhancing Diversification Beyond All Country and S&P 500

Ayumi Ishida’s Untold Struggles with Shoken’s Divorce Papers and Memories of Tora-san

69-Year-Old Defendant’s Bizarre Excuse in Child Assault Case

[Tragic Verdict] The Judgment That Left the Victim’s Parents in Tears

48-Year-Old Junior High Teacher Posed as Photographer to Lure High School Girls

The Underage Predator Who Exploited Teenage Girls for Explicit Photos and His Disturbing Desires

Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys Visits Japan as a Refined and Charismatic Gentleman

[Military Exhibition “IDEX 2025”] The Power of the Latest Weapons Displayed in Abu Dhabi UAE

Fuji TV’s Yumi Nagashima to Resign in March—The Truth Behind Her Next Career Move

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Uchikoshi Specter Leader Accused of Deceptive Inspection Sales Tactics

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I’ve been using my home “Wi-Fi router” for “about 10 years” is pretty bad.

Playback ’05] The Owada Family’s “Disbelief” in the Crown Prince’s “Apology Conference”: “Masako is the only one who has been wronged…” [Playback ’05

Nanaka Yano, the 19-year-old actress who graced the cover of FRIDAY, was moved by a line from her sister and words from her family

Okayama’s “Uncrowded Kawagoe” and Kyoto’s “Bamboo Path with no Japanese”…10 famous places in Japan where inbound tourists don’t come

Hay fever… “Nasal voice” can be solved with voice training!　Ask a voice professional about “easy voice training before a meeting”.

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Reiwa’s Most Captivating Keio Grad Freelance Announcer Unveils Her Take on The Eroticism of Sheerness

Antonio Inoki’s 65-Year Legacy: The Four Women He Loved and the Loneliness Behind the Legend

2025 Senbatsu Kicks Off! A Final Look at the ‘Big 3’ Pitchers – Plus Yokohama’s Super Freshman

Haruka Fukuhara Joins NHK Taiga Berabou as Oiran—Following Fuka Koshiba’s Path?

Masatoshi Hamada’s Hiatus: The Real Reasons Behind It and the Future of His Regular Shows

DeepSeek: The AI Revolution for Japan at a Fraction of ChatGPT’s Cost

Why Gold Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio: Enhancing Diversification Beyond All Country and S&P 500

Ayumi Ishida’s Untold Struggles with Shoken’s Divorce Papers and Memories of Tora-san

69-Year-Old Defendant’s Bizarre Excuse in Child Assault Case

[Tragic Verdict] The Judgment That Left the Victim’s Parents in Tears

48-Year-Old Junior High Teacher Posed as Photographer to Lure High School Girls

The Underage Predator Who Exploited Teenage Girls for Explicit Photos and His Disturbing Desires

Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys Visits Japan as a Refined and Charismatic Gentleman

[Military Exhibition “IDEX 2025”] The Power of the Latest Weapons Displayed in Abu Dhabi UAE

Fuji TV’s Yumi Nagashima to Resign in March—The Truth Behind Her Next Career Move

Shohei Ohtani Shines in Open Games with .300+ Average, Sets Sights on Batting Title!

Uchikoshi Specter Leader Accused of Deceptive Inspection Sales Tactics

PC Leak Controversy – Prof. Okuyama on Gov. Saito’s Motive to Discredit Whistleblower

I’ve been using my home “Wi-Fi router” for “about 10 years” is pretty bad.

Playback ’05] The Owada Family’s “Disbelief” in the Crown Prince’s “Apology Conference”: “Masako is the only one who has been wronged…” [Playback ’05

Nanaka Yano, the 19-year-old actress who graced the cover of FRIDAY, was moved by a line from her sister and words from her family

Okayama’s “Uncrowded Kawagoe” and Kyoto’s “Bamboo Path with no Japanese”…10 famous places in Japan where inbound tourists don’t come

Hay fever… “Nasal voice” can be solved with voice training! Ask a voice professional about “easy voice training before a meeting”.

Duck school is down from 63 to 1…Senzoku Gakuen is making great strides! The Rise and Fall of 30 Years of High Schools that Passed the University of Tokyo”: The Background to the Struggles of Difficult Girls’ Schools such as Sakurain

Hay fever… “Nasal voice” can be solved with voice training!　Ask a voice professional about “easy voice training before a meeting”.