 Takao Karaki

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 Kurumi Miyajima, a hot new actress who won the judges' special award at the Bishojo Zukan AWARD 2023, takes on the challenge of her first full-fledged solo gravure in Friday's magazine.

Kurumi Miyajima&#8217;s First Exclusive Photoshoot Showcasing Her Mature Expression

 Shinji Hasuo

 The "90 million yen settlement" of Masahiro Nakai's trouble was reported at the end of 2012. It is alleged that Fuji Television's programming executives "cancelled" the meeting without notice... In fact, this was a common practice in the entertainment industry. We take a closer look at the reality of the situation.

Nakai&#8217;s No-Show Tactic and Other Forced One-on-One Methods in Showbiz

 Black Angels" is back in Reiwa!

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Legendary Jump Manga Revived: 69-Year-Old Artist Reveals Comeback Secrets

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 Koji Higashino's two regular TV shows will end at the end of March. It is said that "THE MC3," which he co-hosts with Masahiro Nakai, is also likely to be terminated, and some in the industry are feeling "sorry for Higashino. However, there is a possibility that this may be a blessing in disguise.

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 Takehiko Kohiyama

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 Akiko Wada is delighted with the news that "Akko ni Omakase! which was always rumored to be cancelled, was decided to continue. Akiko Wada is said to be overjoyed and fired up. TBS announcer Junna Yamagata has been added as a new regular. What is the reason for her appointment?

Akiko Wada Celebrates &#8220;Akko ni Omakase!&#8221; Turnaround with New Announcer Junna Yamagata

 Lee Jae Won/Afro

 Since martial law was declared last December, South Korea has been in turmoil. Behind this is the "special relationship" between President Yun and Mrs. Kim. Mrs. Kim is fascinated by fortune tellers. President Yun, who is not at all pleased with her. An expert explains the tremendous impact on politics.

South Korean First Lady&#8217;s Fortune Teller Allegedly Influenced Marriage and Martial Law Declaration

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 Masahiro Nakai reportedly paid 90 million yen to settle a dispute with a woman. The TV stations responded by replacing Nakai's regular programs and cutting scenes in which he appeared.

Masahiro Nakai&#8217;s Apology Fails to Change Situation Amid Complaints from Sponsors

 Ryo Sakamoto (Former head of Culture and Society Department, Tokyo Sports Newspaper)

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 The 82nd Golden Globe Awards, the prelude to the Academy Awards, was held on January 5 (local time) in Los Angeles, USA. Hiroyuki Sanada starred and produced the warring states period drama "SHOGUN Shogun,

Demi Moore&#8217;s Golden Globe Win Highlights Hollywood&#8217;s Gender Gap

 Yuji Yanagawa (Nonfiction writer)

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 New Year Special Interview Part3

 Misaki Emura, a female fencing champion, swept the sports world in 2012 with her golden hair. She has been seen in many year-end and New Year's programs, including an appearance on "Celebrity Ratings Check! She talks about why she chose to dye her hair blonde...

Misaki Emura Explains Why She Dyed Her Hair Blonde

 Masami Nagasawa will star in the movie "Dollhouse" to be released in 2014. The film is a horror suspense film, which is a new challenge for the actress. Nagasawa continues to take on new challenges, but the sequel to the popular series is also something to look forward to. ......

Masami Nagasawa Pursues New Challenges as Series Sequel Faces Uncertainty

 The first trial was held for the husband and wife of a fraudulent couple who were arrested for causing a truck driver and others to "damage their luxury car with a bolt. The husband said in defense of the wife that she "obeyed him with violence and verbal abuse. On the other hand, he denied having a master-servant relationship with his younger accomplice.

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 Masayoshi Katayama

 Spectacular bullying occurred at an elementary school in the town of Oiso, Kanagawa Prefecture. He was kicked in his school bag and verbally abused as "fat. ...... The victim child was driven to the verge of taking his life. However, the school responded in an unbelievable manner. This is the angry mother's confession.

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 Former "SMAP" star Masahiro Nakai's "90 million yen settlement" with a woman is causing a stir in the entertainment industry. The epicenter of the turmoil is Fuji Television Network, which has an executive who is said to have connected Nakai with the victim woman. ......

Fuji TV Expected to Avoid Fallout as Masahiro Nakai Denies Third-Party Involvement and Stock Price Rises

 A 37-year-old man was arrested for sexually assaulting a woman in her 20s in a parking lot late at night. When he found a woman he liked, he exposed his lower body on the street. This is a photo of the man's dismay taken shortly after his arrest.

37-Year-Old Man Arrested for Parking Lot Assault After 20-Minute Search

 Kyodo News AP/Afro

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 An eerie disease is spreading in central Africa. A disease of unknown cause called "Disease X" has broken out in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Experts say that this is not just a matter of concern for Japan. Disease X" could spread to Japan as well...

Disease X, huge earthquakes, and extreme weather events to hit the Japanese archipelago in 2025

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 Kyodo News (1st photo)

 The former Big Motor has decided to file for bankruptcy. The used car industry is undergoing reform, but many companies are still not putting the customer first. Automotive journalist Kumiko Kato takes a look at the current state of affairs.

Engine Failure after Three Days of Delivery,&#8221; &#8220;I Was Assured the Car Was a Certified Pre-Owned Car&#8230;&#8221; A Series of &#8220;Dark Side of Buying Troubles&#8221; in the Used Car Industry

 Toshihiko Tabuchi

 Afro

 This year's Taiga Drama "BERUBO" has achieved the lowest first-run viewer rating. According to a former TV TOKYO producer, the main reason for this is the transformation of historical dramas into "morning dramas. What does this mean?　What is the reason?

Like a &#8220;morning drama&#8221;? Former TV TOKYO P Director Points Out the Reason Why &#8220;Betsubou&#8221; Had the Lowest Viewer Ratings for the First Viewing of a Historical Drama.

 At the end of the year, "Jungle Pocket" held a live concert at a shopping mall. With member Shinji Saito on hiatus, the two-person show with Hirohisa Ota and Otake was a great success. The fans gave a big smile and a big round of applause.

Saito&#8217;s joke, jumping on his back&#8230; &#8220;Janpoke&#8221; with a confident smile, even with a two-person lineup, drawing big laughs at a free live performance.

 Aflo

 The Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), which pledged to break through the "1,030,000 yen barrier," greatly increased its seats in the House of Representatives in last year's election. However, the party's leader, Yuichiro Tamaki, was reported to have had an affair with a former gravure idol. ......

Yuichiro Tamaki, a member of the KDP, is getting anxious due to the &#8220;powerless&#8221; crisis&#8230; If the &#8220;1,030,000 yen barrier&#8221; stalls, it will have a great impact on this summer&#8217;s Upper House election.

 Hideki Asai

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 In 2012, CNN, BBC, and other media reported that there was a mass migration of X users to the similar "Blue Sky" in the U.S., Europe, and other countries. It seems that many people were disgusted by Mr. Mask's principles and arguments, such as his support for Mr. Trump in the U.S. presidential election.

Disgusted with Mr. Mask&#8217;s claims&#8230;a mass migration from X to &#8220;Blue Sky&#8221; that began in the US and Europe! Will it be a second X?

 Masahiro Nakai's "90 million yen settlement fee trouble" continues to cause ripples in various areas. It seems that its influence has finally begun to reach the former "SMAP" members. We will report in detail on how each station is handling the situation and the whereabouts of the penalty money that is of concern.

Even Shingo Katori&#8217;s recording was abruptly cancelled&#8230; &#8220;Fuji TV&#8217;s Unorthodox Response&#8221; to Masahiro Nakai&#8217;s Trouble and &#8220;Whereabouts of the High Penalty Fee&#8221;.

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 A long-established health club in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district has switched to the soap business. In addition to soaps, more and more health clubs have become esthetic clinics and masturbation clubs in recent years. Sex journalist Akira Ikoma reports on the current state of the health club business.

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Saito’s joke, jumping on his back… “Janpoke” with a confident smile, even with a two-person lineup, drawing big laughs at a free live performance.

Yuichiro Tamaki, a member of the KDP, is getting anxious due to the “powerless” crisis… If the “1,030,000 yen barrier” stalls, it will have a great impact on this summer’s Upper House election.

Disgusted with Mr. Mask’s claims…a mass migration from X to “Blue Sky” that began in the US and Europe! Will it be a second X?

Even Shingo Katori’s recording was abruptly cancelled… “Fuji TV’s Unorthodox Response” to Masahiro Nakai’s Trouble and “Whereabouts of the High Penalty Fee”.

Esthetic salons and masturbation clubs” and “reverse bunny and sailor”…Store-based health salons are diversifying and surviving the headwinds.