 In mid-November, Minayo Watanabe was walking with her husband in Shin-Osaka station. Surrounding them were many male fans. Watanabe gave them seven ekiben as a gift. The passersby who were there were also surprised to see her.

Is Seven Bento Enough? Minayo Watanabe Surrounded by Fans at Shin-Osaka Station

 Hirotsuru Fujiyama

 Takayuki Ogawauchi (1st photo)

 Kimimaro Ayakoji made his breakthrough with his tongue-in-cheek comic stories centered around "Aru Aru" (a certain thing that happens to middle-aged people). If you haven't seen him on TV lately, check out ...... for a close-up look at his life in his 70s, living off the land and working on his farm, "making new material with vegetables every day!

Kimimaro Ayanokôji Trades TV Fame for Farming by Lake Kawaguchi

 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster/Video Producer)

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 NHK's TV drama series "Omusubi" has been the subject of much controversy. The heroine, Kanna Hashimoto, is a highly acclaimed actress and was selected for the role with her full potential. ......

NHK&#8217;s Morning Drama Omusubi Starring Kanna Hashimoto Sparks Debate Over Its Earthquake Depiction

 Samurai warriors in the Edo period had "nursing care leave" - the book "Samurai's Nursing Care Leave" published in October introduces the surprising reality of nursing care in the pre-Edo period. Some of the points in the book can be learned by modern "caregivers." ......

Surprising Edo-era Caregiving: Samurai and Men Leading Parental Care

 Haruki Honda (1st and 9th pictures), Katsumi Ishida, Shinya Inui (3rd and 4th pictures), Toshihiro Nakaikawa, Yukiko Fukuyama, Sota Shima (7th and 8th pictures)

 Tomoyoshi Miura, a.k.a. "King Kazu," who played in the final game of the JFL season, has declared that he will continue to play for the team next season. This magazine has reported on Kazu up to now. Here is a look back with many images, including his solo play at a high-class cabaret club in Yokozuna.

Tomoyoshi Miura Declares to Continue Next Season: Flamboyant Photos from Ginza Club and Yokohama

 Shinji Hasuo

 A 26-year-old man was rearrested for assaulting a woman who lived with him in his apartment. The woman became unconscious and the man himself called 119. Firefighters responded and confirmed that the woman was dead. We introduce the man's appalling motive for the crime and his story.

25-Year-Old Woman Dies After Abuse And Alleged Papa-Katsu Demands By Cohabiting Man

 Masao Kurihara

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of FRIDAY, Shinji Yamashita, who played Kenji Takizawa, and Yasuo Miyata, who played Mitsuo Morita, talked about the behind-the-scenes stories of the drama "School Wars," which aired in 1984 and caused a surge of rugby clubs across Japan.

40th Anniversary: Shinji Yamashita and Yasuo Miyata Reflect on School Wars

 Ippei Hara (Hamada, Ariyoshi) Keisuke Nishi (Imada, Daigo) Yusuke Kondo (Arita) Takao Kawakami (Uchimura)

 While the big-name talents were losing money and "Chidori" and "Kamaitachi" were making great strides, it was that duo that dominated the top spot!

 With the rise of Internet TV, terrestrial TV stations are facing a difficult situation. This time, FRIDAY obtained a certain "salary list. Our editorial department has ranked them and analyzed them to find out who is the real powerhouse.

Exclusive: Secret Salary List of MC Comedians – Arai 800K, Chidori 1M, Who’s No. 1?

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (ILLIT)

 On November 20, the "battle" between Min Hee-jin, the "foster parent" of NewJeans, and HYBE, the parent company, and Min's company, is becoming more and more complicated. This is likely to affect the group's future activities...

NewJeans&#8217; Agency Battle Sparks Growing Concerns

 Pasya/Afro

 The Hyogo Prefecture gubernatorial election ended in an overwhelming victory for former Governor Motohiko Saito, overturning the lower-ranking candidates. Under such circumstances, the candidacy of Takashi Tachibana of the NHK Party is said to have been a major force in Saito's reelection. ......

NHK Party Leader Tachibana Faces Defamation and Threat Charges

 On November 17, MLB legend Alex Rodriguez showed up at a high-end sushi restaurant in Omotesando. Two days earlier, Seattle Mariners superstar Julio Rodriguez appeared in Shinjuku. Here is a report on the event.

A-Rod and Julio Rodríguez Spotted in Tokyo!

 Beniko used to work at one of the three major soap operas in Japan. She became a photographer, and her work has been attracting a lot of attention. Her subjects are Shikigai. Her view of the world, which she is able to express because she studied art while working in the sex industry, attracts men and women of all ages.

Akiko, Former Yoshiwara Worker, Captures Red-Light Districts’ Legacy

 TONHASP NEWS/Afro

 The daughter of former South Korean President Moon Jae-in has been the subject of a series of scandals. Drunken driving and a collision with a cab, bribery by hiring her ex-husband's connections, and illegal operation of a private accommodation. ...... We report on these disgusting scandals that have only heightened the public's anger.

Former South Korean President’s Daughter Faces Scandals: Drunk Driving, Illegal Hiring, and Private Lodging

 Takero Yui

 Serialization: What the Staff Saw! Weekly Inside story of Television

 As previously reported in this series, commercial broadcasters are drastically cutting back on production costs in the wake of the TV recession. In the midst of this situation, the October 12 broadcast of "Kuromi no Hiromi (Kuromi's Hiromi)," an attempt to do away with camera crews, has become the talk of the industry.

TV cuts costs with shocking camera-less shows using smartphone footage!

 The confusion surrounding the Hyogo Prefecture gubernatorial election following the resignation of Gov. The president of a local PR firm revealed that the firm had undertaken the "social networking strategy" that had been the driving force behind Governor Motohiko Saito's reelection. This may have violated the Public Offices Election Law...

PR CEO for Governor Saito Sparks Talk with Nails in SNS Post

 A 30-year-old man was arrested for sexually assaulting a junior high school girl. He met the girl through SNS. He promised to meet her and picked her up in his car. He took her to a hotel and assaulted her. The following are the horrifying demands the man sent to the girl.

30-Year-Old Man Assaults Junior High School Girl He Met Online at Hotel

 Taguchi Maki

 Special cut is now on view!

 Ms. Misuzu Furukawa, aka "Mirin-chan" from "Denpa-gumi Inc!　What was the reason for her unexpected decision as a mother of one and an idol?

First Gravure After Marriage and Childbirth: Why Dempagumi.inc&#8217;s Mirin Furukawa Took on Bold Shots

 A special cut is now being shown in advance!

 Inc's Misuzu Furukawa, a.k.a. Mirin-chan, is taking on the challenge of her first sexy photogravure!　In the second part of the interview, she reveals the "insecurities" behind her unexpected decision.

Mimi Furukawa of Dempagumi.inc Overcame the Wall After Gaining 20 kg and Giving Birth

 In early November, we spotted Tomohisa Yamashita in front of the Bulgari Ginza Tower store. Yamashita had opened the window of the back seat of his pickup truck and was chatting with a Bulgari staff member. He also showed a friendly side, smiling at passersby who noticed Yamashita.

Yamapi Spotted Outside Bulgari’s Ginza Store Flashing a Relaxed Smile at Passersby

 Yusuke Kondo

 Former Sexyzone, who changed their name to timelesz due to a problem with Johnny's, held auditions to recruit new members at the suggestion of Fuma Kikuchi, and among them, a male announcer attracted attention: ......

Kikuchi Fuma Impressed as Male Announcer Resigns and Joins Timelesz Uniquely

 In late October, we spotted Yuu Shirota walking in Shinagawa Station. Walking with three large bags, his lanky 190cm figure stood out. Shirota, who professes to have "outgrown romance," appears to be content with his work-intensive days.

Yu Shirota Declares Graduation From Love Redirecting All Energy To Work

 Takero Shigumura

 TOBE" is gaining momentum as "Number_i" has decided to participate in "Kohaku Uta Gassen" for the first time. On the other hand, however, there is a "concern" about the way Hideaki Takizawa, the leader of TOBE, is nurturing young talents.

Number_i&#8217;s Kouhaku Debut and the Challenges Facing TOBE Trainees

 Takehiko Kohiyama, Koichi Kikuchi (backstage photo), Sankei Shimbun (swimsuit)

 Debuted as an idol singer at the age of 13. In 1988, she got her big break with the drama "I Want to Embrace You!

 Yuko Asano, who celebrates the 50th anniversary of her career as an entertainer this year, debuted as an idol singer at the age of 13 and has had a long career as a talented actress. She talks about her life in show business, saying, "I haven't found the right way to act yet.

Yuko Asano Marks 50 Years in Entertainment Still Searching for the Right Acting Answer

 Shikama Aki

 Afro (1st)

 Hotels are expensive nowadays. According to Expedia, an online travel agency, the average cost of a hotel room in Osaka has increased 1.5 to 1.8 times compared to that of '19, before the COVID-19 crisis, and that of '24.

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