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 Number_i" is celebrating its first anniversary. The band's activities have been remarkable, but at the same time, the behavior of some fans has often been called into question. At their latest festival, fans were criticized for their behavior.

Number_i Faces Image Crisis Due to Fans&#8217; Bad Behavior One Year After Formation

 Kei Kato

 Kei Kato (6th photo) Courtesy of Bappa Shota (and others)

 Go undercover with camera in hand in the world's largest refugee camp, a gang-ruled city, and Europe's largest cult organization: ......

 Bappa Shota is a YouTube star who has been traveling around the world and getting close to the realities of the regions he visits. His reportage videos of dangerous areas are particularly popular. What is it that Shota wants to convey to the world through his travels in remote areas?

Bappa Shota: YouTuber Reveals the Reality of Dangerous Places

 Takero Shigumura

 A proposal to combine "HiHi jets" and "Bishonen," a junior group that has seen a string of members leave the group, is said to have surfaced. In fact, the idea was floated once in the 22 years of the old Johnny's office. ....

HiHi and Bishounen Collaboration Idea Resurfaces as Members Leave STARTO

 Takero Yui

 Ryo Seizawa, a former Rakuten player, grew up in an environment far from the baseball elite in elementary, junior high, and high school. The reason why he was able to play professionally is because of his unique "way of thinking. We asked him about his way of thinking.

Former Rakuten Player Ryo Hirijisawa: Success from a Rare Background

 Actor Takehisa Maeyama, who was in a relationship with Sayaka Kanda (35 years old) who passed away in December 2009, has been updating his YouTube channel. He has been performing "one-man shows" with a unique world view on his YouTube channel. ......

Upcoming Play Canceled: Takahisa Maeyama Faces Crisis with Controversial New Video

 Shinji Hasuo

 The perpetrator of a black-market job robbery is controlled by the person who tells him what to do. The suspect arrested in an incident in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, reveals a harrowing reality of the perpetrators. The following is a detailed report of the horrifying statements made by the suspects and their portraits.

Robbery Suspect Says “I Couldn&#8217;t Refuse” Due to Fear and Financial Struggles

 Kojiro Yamada

 A day of close-up shots! Former relief ace Ryota Igarashi makes a dashing appearance on a large 1800cc BMW R18 motorcycle!

 The "Tokyo Yakult Wagadan" touring club is made up of Yakult alumni, staff members, and members of the media. FRIDAY caught up closely with one of the members, former relief ace Igarashi! The sight of these world-famous motorcycles riding in tandem is a powerful sight to behold!

Tokyo Yakult Riders: Former Players Hit the Road in Style!

 On October 8, the Senju Police Department arrested Daisuke Sawamura, a company employee, for taking two junior high school girls by passenger car and sexually assaulting them at a hotel on suspicion of sexual misconduct and indecent kidnapping. What is his surprising statement? ......

Father of Kidnapper Reveals Suspect&#8217;s Unexpected True Face After Assaulting Two Junior High School Girls

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 An Urgent Interview with "The Wise Man's Legacy" A depressed economic analyst who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and given "only four months to live" speaks while tilling the soil at his farm.

 Last December, economic analyst Takuro Morinaga was diagnosed with "stage 4" pancreatic cancer. While harvesting in his vegetable garden at home, he predicted the dark future that will come with the appointment of Shigeru Ishiba as Prime Minister of Japan as a "nationalist" who is concerned about the country. ......

Morinaga Takuro Issues Final Warning: A Reiwa Depression Awaits Due to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba

 Shu Nishihara (1st and 4th pictures) Courtesy of the person in charge (hospital room)

 The ace reliever (56), well-known for his "Pikkari Pitching Method," has suffered from heart failure, valvular heart disease, arteriosclerosis, diabetes, dialysis, and infection. ...... After a five-year battle with the disease, his right arm was amputated.

 Former Kintetsu Buffaloes pitcher Jiki Sano, known for his "piccalillo" pitching technique, had his right arm amputated in May of this year after a five-year battle with the disease. He has just been discharged from the hospital, but has begun training. What does Sano envision for the future?



Former Kintetsu Pitcher with Amputated Arm Plans to Throw Strikes with His Left Arm This December!

 Akira Ikoma

 What will happen to the five "new areas" in Osaka when the Kansai Expo opens next spring? We interviewed three "new areas" that are not Tobita or Matsushima, Shinta-yama, Imazato, and Takii. Here we introduce the voices of the locals and the state of the town.

Will Shinchi Fade Away with the Kansai Expo? Exploring Osaka&#8217;s Hidden Gems in Shinodayama, Imazato, and Takii

 Since long ago, there have been large-scale crackdowns on adult entertainment establishments before major international events. What will happen to the five "new areas" in Osaka when the Kansai region opens next spring? We spoke with a representative of Tobita Shinchi.

Insights from Tobita Shinchi on the Kansai Expo&#8217;s Effect on the New District

 Kodansha Reference Room

 Toshiyuki Nishida passed away on October 17. He was a famous actor who appeared in many famous films such as the "Tsuribaka nisshi" series, but behind the scenes he was plagued by online slander. Plagued by this, Mr. Nishida went to ......

Toshiyuki Nishida Fights Back Against False Drug Allegations and Online Defamation

 On October 16, the Tokyo District Court heard the trial of Hideo Sakaki, a film director accused of semi-rape. In the courtroom, his unusual sexual preferences were revealed. At the root of this was his desire "to treat actresses in a messy manner. ......

Director Hideo Sakaki&#8217;s Abnormal Sexual Preferences and Self-Indulgent Claims Uncovered in Court

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 A revival of "The Tale of Shimotsuma" was decided to be screened due to its great popularity after 20 years. We asked Dutch model Ella Freya, who was fascinated by the content of the film, what she found interesting about it!

Kamikaze Girls Revival Screening Set! Dutch Model Ella Freya Commits to Attend for a Special Reason

 Shinsuke Sakai

 It turns out that Sumire, the daughter of Junichi Ishida, has won about 45 million yen in a money dispute with her "ex-boyfriend," Mr. A. However, Mr. A is also the one who has been trying to get Sumire to file a suit against him. However, Mr. A has also filed a lawsuit against Sumire, and both parties are now in a muddle. We take a closer look at the reality of the never-ending "internal squabble.

Sumire Matsubara Wins Lawsuit Against Ex-Boyfriend in &#8220;Muddy Court Battle,&#8221; Orders Return of 45 Million Yen Amid Internal Disputes

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 Ippei Hara

 The drama "Saka no ue no kumo" (Clouds over the Hill), which is being re-broadcast on NHK, has been very well received. Teruyuki Kagawa's performance, in which he plays an important role, is attracting renewed attention, and many fans are said to be suffering from "Kagawa loss." ......

NHK&#8217;s Clouds Over the Hill Gains Viewers on BS, but Teruyuki Kagawa&#8217;s Full Return Still Uncertain

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st), Shinji Hamasaki (2nd-4th)

 Shinji Muroi: The Undefeated," which opened in theaters on October 11, was a big hit, debuting at No. 1 in the rankings. The hit film must have been very emotional for the actress, who once climbed up from the "rock bottom" by appearing in the same series.

Actress who rose to the top in her latest film, &#8220;Shinji Muroi&#8221;&#8230; Actress who was fired from her office and rose from the bottom in &#8220;Odoru Daisousasen&#8221;.

 Yuji Yanagawa (non-fiction writer)

 Kei Kato (Kanamaru), Hiroyuki Komatsu (Fujita, Nakamura)

 Exclusive direct interview with the top picks that 12 teams are interested in!

 The 2024 Professional Baseball Draft Conference will be held on October 24, and FRIDAY has exclusive direct interviews with the top picks that the 12 teams have their eyes on! The "golden egg" who is expected to make a great leap forward reveals his "determination and confidence"...

Just before the October 24 Draft! The Big 3 &#8220;Golden Egg&#8221; Pitchers Reveal Their Determination and Confidence

 Shigeki Katano, Michie Onodera

 In this issue of Playback, we take a look back at what this magazine was reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we take a close-up look at the Latin American "standing deaf women" of Kinshicho in the October 14, 1994 issue. The scene there was unbelievable.

Playback &#8217;94] More Than 20 Women in Kinshicho, Central and South American &#8220;Women of the Night&#8221; in the Early Hours of the Day

 The "super-ripened", "Honjikomi", "Royal Bread", "Lunch Pack", and "Thin crust series" ...... What changes are taking place now that the Reiwa rice riots have become a hot topic?

 Bread has become a staple food for the Japanese people. Among them, "Chojuku", "Honjikomi", and "Royal Bread" are vying for supremacy. What can Shikishima Baking and Fujipan do against the absolute king of the bread industry, Yamazaki Baking?

The Baking Industry: Shikishima Baking Company and Fujipan are eyeing the absolute champion, Yamazaki Baking Company, with an eagle eye on them.

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 The lower house election will be held on October 27. The LDP, which has been replaced by Prime Minister Ishiba, and the opposition parties, which are aiming for a "regime change," are going head-to-head, but the battle is particularly fierce among the candidates who have been labeled "backstabbing lawmakers. ......

Kōichi Hagiuda, branded as a &#8220;backstabbing legislator,&#8221; in a dead heat with Yoshio Arita of Rikken, and Tamayo Marukawa, who is &#8220;not co-hosting&#8221; with her husband.

 Raoul (21) is the youngest member of the 9-member group "Snow Man. It is said that he is becoming the opinion leader of the group. A reporter for this magazine explains how it happened.

Snow Man&#8221; Raoul&#8217;s &#8220;opinionated character&#8221; has taken root&#8230;Concerns are voiced as he warns fans with harsh words.

 Shuntaro Abe

 In this issue of Playback, we take a look back at what this magazine was reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we introduce an appreciation event for the Japanese women's volleyball team in the October 8, 2004 issue. Megumi Kurihara with an afro stood out from the crowd.

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Former Rakuten Player Ryo Hirijisawa: Success from a Rare Background

Upcoming Play Canceled: Takahisa Maeyama Faces Crisis with Controversial New Video

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Tokyo Yakult Riders: Former Players Hit the Road in Style!

Father of Kidnapper Reveals Suspect’s Unexpected True Face After Assaulting Two Junior High School Girls

Morinaga Takuro Issues Final Warning: A Reiwa Depression Awaits Due to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba

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Will Shinchi Fade Away with the Kansai Expo? Exploring Osaka’s Hidden Gems in Shinodayama, Imazato, and Takii

Insights from Tobita Shinchi on the Kansai Expo’s Effect on the New District

Toshiyuki Nishida Fights Back Against False Drug Allegations and Online Defamation

Director Hideo Sakaki’s Abnormal Sexual Preferences and Self-Indulgent Claims Uncovered in Court

Kamikaze Girls Revival Screening Set! Dutch Model Ella Freya Commits to Attend for a Special Reason

Sumire Matsubara Wins Lawsuit Against Ex-Boyfriend in “Muddy Court Battle,” Orders Return of 45 Million Yen Amid Internal Disputes

NHK’s Clouds Over the Hill Gains Viewers on BS, but Teruyuki Kagawa’s Full Return Still Uncertain

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The Baking Industry: Shikishima Baking Company and Fujipan are eyeing the absolute champion, Yamazaki Baking Company, with an eagle eye on them.

Kōichi Hagiuda, branded as a “backstabbing legislator,” in a dead heat with Yoshio Arita of Rikken, and Tamayo Marukawa, who is “not co-hosting” with her husband.

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