 Yutaka Asai (1st and 2nd photos), Hiroaki Fujiuchi (3rd, 4th, 6th, and 7th photos), Masahiro Kawayanagi (5th photo)

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. The Osaka-Kansai Expo has just opened, but what happened to the site of the former expo? Here are some articles from 2005, when we covered the site of the former exposition in depth.

Playback &#8217;05] What Will Happen to Osaka Expo?　This magazine walked through the &#8220;dead corpses&#8221; of past exposition sites &#8220;Traces of Dreams&#8221;.

 Tomoyuki Hanai

 On April 8, an extraordinary meeting of immediate bosses was held, at which he personally talked about the "Yamaguchigumi split war". The contents of what Wakagashira Takayama, who has been leading the front line of the conflict, talked about are available at .......

Yamaguchi-gumi&#8217;s Kiyoshi Takayama Calls Emergency Meeting with Top Bosses Following Feud Conclusion Declaration

 Model Yurano Ochi (26) makes her first gravure appearance in FRIDAY!　Immediately after the shoot, we asked her how she felt and what she had been up to, and a number of big names with whom she is familiar popped up one after another.

 Model Yurano Ochi (26) made her first appearance in FRIDAY's gravure section!　Immediately after the shoot, we asked her how she felt and what she's been up to, and a number of big names who are close to her popped up one after the other.

Gravure Star Yura Ochi Advised by Famous Celebrity to Avoid Losing Too Much Weight

 Keitaro Nakagawa (3rd photo)

 The induction ceremony of TV Asahi was held on April 1, and fans were excited to see the newest announcer, Yumura Miyamoto. In fact, until a few days earlier, she had been working as a college student talent under the name "Seiran Takigawa.

TV Asahi&#8217;s New Announcer Yume Miyamoto: From Popular &#8216;Mezamashi TV&#8217; Reporter to Star!

 Sayuri Saito

 The operation of the "Minor License Card," which combines the Minor Number Card and the driver's license, has started. According to the National Police Agency, 117,589 people have already obtained the card in the eight days from March 24 to 31, when the integration procedure started....

Why Ichiro Furutachi Warns Against the My Number Driver&#8217;s License: Hidden Personal Info Inside the IC Chip

 Blank Paper Green

 The number of stores has increased rapidly in a short period of time, and the industry is facing fierce competition. Many therapists quit after less than a year in the industry. What should they do to survive? We interviewed a popular current therapist to find out.

The Harsh Reality of Female Therapists: High Costs, High Turnover, and a Saturated Industry

 Masaki Okada

 Rocco Solare, the women's curling team that won medals at two consecutive Winter Olympics, held a fan meeting on the evening of April 16 in Koto-ku, Tokyo. 280 fans filled the venue.

Roco Solare Unveils Curling Daughters and Olympic Dreams at Fan Event

 Takero Yui

 A 10-story condominium in Kunitachi City, Tokyo, was unusually demolished just before its completion because of its "impact on the view of Mt. When we visited the site before the demolition work was completed in August of this year, we found that more than half of the building had already been torn down.

National City Apartment Demolition Nears Completion After Construction Halted for Mount Fuji View

 Akira Ikoma

 The Modern History of "Tachinbo" (Part 2)

 From the end of the Showa period to the Heisei period, foreign "tachinbo" (stand-up dummies) that roamed all over the country gradually disappeared due to the crackdown on them. Then, Japanese women who were "earning pocket money" appeared on the scene.

The Rise of Foreign Street Prostitutes and the Roots of Enjo-kōsai in Okubo Park

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 NHK's morning drama series "Anpan" has been well received. The drama itself has been well received, but the theme song and opening animation have been criticized for not matching the story. NHK officials say, "To some extent, this is to be expected. What is the reason for this?

Criticism of Theme Song and Opening Video for NHK Morning Drama Anpan

 The Modern History of Tachinbo (Part 1)

 In this installment of "The Modern History of Tachinbo," sex journalist Akira Ikoma explains the history of tachinbo from the Edo period to Reiwa 2022. In this fourth installment, we will introduce the foreign tachinbo that roamed the country from the late Showa period to the Heisei period.

The Emergence of Foreign Street Girls in the Heisei Era

 Aika Kanda

 Series No. 82: Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Aika Kanda, a freelance announcer, has been taking English conversation classes under the slogan "I will learn to speak English! Aika Kanda attends English classes under the slogan, "I'm going to learn to speak English! She was told to "take classes from various teachers." The first teacher, the second teacher...even though they use the same textbooks, their teaching styles are so different? And a new concern...

Ai Kanda&#8217;s Guide to Selecting the Perfect English Conversation Teacher

 Shinji Hasuo

 A woman was stabbed to death inside a supermarket in Kiyose, Tokyo. The husband of the woman was caught in the act. He bought a kitchen knife at the supermarket and stabbed his wife. Experts explained that they felt a strong will to kill. The photographer of this magazine saw the terrible scene when he was sent to the police station.

58-Year-Old Man Glares at Photographer After Arrest for Stabbing Wife in Supermarket

 Kyodo News

 Inappropriate remarks" that have caused embarrassment to all concerned.

 Daughter of actress Keiko Saito (63), CBC (TBS affiliate) announcer Ayaka Nakamura (24), who has been with the company for two years since this spring, has been serving as the 14th assistant for the Chunichi Dragons' cheering program "Sunday Dragons" since April. ......

Keiko Saito&#8217;s Daughter Ayaka Nakamura Makes Waves with &#8216;Sandra&#8217; Role, CBC Worries About Following Fuji TV&#8217;s Mistakes

 Takao Kawakami, Yusuke Kondo, Ippei Hara

 Surprisingly popular among viewers in their 50s and 60s!

 REVISIO, a TV viewing data analysis company, conducted an independent survey of variety shows and compiled a ranking of the "degree of interest" of the programs! The results were surprising when analyzed by the four age groups of "Bubble Generation," "Ice Age Generation," "Yutori Generation," and "Alpha Generation.

Which Variety Shows Are Hooking Each Generation Right Now A Fresh Ranking Revealed

 Ichiro Takatsuka (Kento Nakajima)

 timelesz" is doing very well, as its first program "Timeless Man" has been decided. Meanwhile, former "Sexy Zone" members Kento Nakajima and Mariusuha also seem to be spending their days to the fullest. Nakajima is so busy that he was hospitalized due to overwork...

Former Sexy Zone Members Current Lives Kenichi Nakajimas Health Struggles and Marius Yos University Graduation

 The term "run-activities" has become a hot topic in recent years in relation to the purchase of school bags. The term "run activity" has come into general use since around 2015.

Shocking Trends in the Schoolbag Hunt Prices Ranging from 8000 Yen to 150000 Yen

 Courtesy of Sono Aida, courtesy of Mr. Nakano

 The "last editor in charge" of Mr. Takuro Morinaga's work reveals how he worked during his life. He published a series of books on sensitive topics that major publishers refused to publish. He published six books in about two years. We look back on the footsteps of the great businessman through episodes.

Manuscript Rejected by Major Companies Morinaga Takuro&#8217;s Last Editor Reveals His Work Ethic During Cancer Treatment

 CFoto/Afro

 The "Osaka-Kansai Expo" started on April 13. Although the Expo had been lacking in excitement, once the doors were opened, the event was a success, with visitors taking about an hour to enter the venue. However, a problem has surfaced that could dampen the excitement. ......

Long Lines and Expensive Toilets Expo Association Struggles with Bathroom Issues

 On April 9, Kazunari Ninomiya's regular TV show, "Nino Nadai," began airing on the TV network. He has also been active in a variety of other fields, including movies, dramas, and books. One of the reasons for this is his "geezer-ization.

Kazunari Ninomiya Shines with His Aging Persona Winning Over Comedians

 Izumi Nakagawa

 Land prices in Japan have risen for the fourth consecutive year, and condominium prices in the 23 wards and surrounding areas have also increased. At this rate, only the wealthy will be able to live in Tokyo. Will housing prices continue to rise?

Tokyo Real Estate Soars as City Edges Closer to Being Only for the Wealthy

 Mineko Miwa

 Courtesy of the event organizer

 Snow Machine" is a music event that is attracting a lot of attention because it is the embodiment of an overseas festival without having to leave Japan. While the increase in the number of inbound visitors has boosted the economy, it has also caused a number of problems locally.

Inbound visitors cheer and locals scream &#8211; &#8220;Snow Machine,&#8221; a Japanese festival without Japanese people

 Ippei Hara

 Ryoko Hirosue was released on bail on April 16. When we see a celebrity making bail, we usually see the celebrity coming out in front of dozens of TV cameras and still cameras and apologizing. However, Hirosue's bail was quiet with little media coverage. ......

Ryoko Hirosue Bail Footage Exclusive to Nippon TV The Untold Story Behind the Scoop

 Keitaro Nakagawa

 On April 1, Fuji Television held its initiation ceremony, and four new female announcers joined the company. One of them, Mion Asakura, won the runner-up prize in the "Miss World Japan" 2023. We unearthed and unveiled her appearance at that time!

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Playback ’05] What Will Happen to Osaka Expo?　This magazine walked through the “dead corpses” of past exposition sites “Traces of Dreams”.

Yamaguchi-gumi’s Kiyoshi Takayama Calls Emergency Meeting with Top Bosses Following Feud Conclusion Declaration

Gravure Star Yura Ochi Advised by Famous Celebrity to Avoid Losing Too Much Weight

TV Asahi’s New Announcer Yume Miyamoto: From Popular ‘Mezamashi TV’ Reporter to Star!

Why Ichiro Furutachi Warns Against the My Number Driver’s License: Hidden Personal Info Inside the IC Chip

The Harsh Reality of Female Therapists: High Costs, High Turnover, and a Saturated Industry

Roco Solare Unveils Curling Daughters and Olympic Dreams at Fan Event

National City Apartment Demolition Nears Completion After Construction Halted for Mount Fuji View

The Rise of Foreign Street Prostitutes and the Roots of Enjo-kōsai in Okubo Park

Criticism of Theme Song and Opening Video for NHK Morning Drama Anpan

The Emergence of Foreign Street Girls in the Heisei Era

Ai Kanda’s Guide to Selecting the Perfect English Conversation Teacher

58-Year-Old Man Glares at Photographer After Arrest for Stabbing Wife in Supermarket

Keiko Saito’s Daughter Ayaka Nakamura Makes Waves with ‘Sandra’ Role, CBC Worries About Following Fuji TV’s Mistakes

Which Variety Shows Are Hooking Each Generation Right Now A Fresh Ranking Revealed

Former Sexy Zone Members Current Lives Kenichi Nakajimas Health Struggles and Marius Yos University Graduation

Shocking Trends in the Schoolbag Hunt Prices Ranging from 8000 Yen to 150000 Yen

Manuscript Rejected by Major Companies Morinaga Takuro’s Last Editor Reveals His Work Ethic During Cancer Treatment

Long Lines and Expensive Toilets Expo Association Struggles with Bathroom Issues

Kazunari Ninomiya Shines with His Aging Persona Winning Over Comedians

Tokyo Real Estate Soars as City Edges Closer to Being Only for the Wealthy

Inbound visitors cheer and locals scream – “Snow Machine,” a Japanese festival without Japanese people

Ryoko Hirosue Bail Footage Exclusive to Nippon TV The Untold Story Behind the Scoop

New Fuji TV Announcer Asakura Mio Rising Star and 2023 Miss World Japan Runner Up

Latest Articles

Playback ’05] What Will Happen to Osaka Expo? This magazine walked through the “dead corpses” of past exposition sites “Traces of Dreams”.

Yamaguchi-gumi’s Kiyoshi Takayama Calls Emergency Meeting with Top Bosses Following Feud Conclusion Declaration

Gravure Star Yura Ochi Advised by Famous Celebrity to Avoid Losing Too Much Weight

TV Asahi’s New Announcer Yume Miyamoto: From Popular ‘Mezamashi TV’ Reporter to Star!

Why Ichiro Furutachi Warns Against the My Number Driver’s License: Hidden Personal Info Inside the IC Chip

The Harsh Reality of Female Therapists: High Costs, High Turnover, and a Saturated Industry

Roco Solare Unveils Curling Daughters and Olympic Dreams at Fan Event

National City Apartment Demolition Nears Completion After Construction Halted for Mount Fuji View

The Rise of Foreign Street Prostitutes and the Roots of Enjo-kōsai in Okubo Park

Criticism of Theme Song and Opening Video for NHK Morning Drama Anpan

The Emergence of Foreign Street Girls in the Heisei Era

Ai Kanda’s Guide to Selecting the Perfect English Conversation Teacher

58-Year-Old Man Glares at Photographer After Arrest for Stabbing Wife in Supermarket

Keiko Saito’s Daughter Ayaka Nakamura Makes Waves with ‘Sandra’ Role, CBC Worries About Following Fuji TV’s Mistakes

Which Variety Shows Are Hooking Each Generation Right Now A Fresh Ranking Revealed

Former Sexy Zone Members Current Lives Kenichi Nakajimas Health Struggles and Marius Yos University Graduation

Shocking Trends in the Schoolbag Hunt Prices Ranging from 8000 Yen to 150000 Yen

Manuscript Rejected by Major Companies Morinaga Takuro’s Last Editor Reveals His Work Ethic During Cancer Treatment

Long Lines and Expensive Toilets Expo Association Struggles with Bathroom Issues

Kazunari Ninomiya Shines with His Aging Persona Winning Over Comedians

Tokyo Real Estate Soars as City Edges Closer to Being Only for the Wealthy

Inbound visitors cheer and locals scream – “Snow Machine,” a Japanese festival without Japanese people

Ryoko Hirosue Bail Footage Exclusive to Nippon TV The Untold Story Behind the Scoop

New Fuji TV Announcer Asakura Mio Rising Star and 2023 Miss World Japan Runner Up

Playback ’05] What Will Happen to Osaka Expo?　This magazine walked through the “dead corpses” of past exposition sites “Traces of Dreams”.