 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 The world of show business is difficult for the public to see. There is a legendary entertainment reporter who has been in the entertainment business for nearly 60 years. Toshio Ishikawa, who has worked on "The Wide" and "Miyaneya," tells the inside story of the entertainment world. ......

Toshio Ishikawa Breaks Down the Financial Reality of Showbiz, Including Talent Fees and Confidential Settlements

 Daisuke Takahashi (nonfiction writer)

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Eirina Adachi

 Hisano Inubori

 Special Interview with "Actress" 40th anniversary of her performing career and expanding the range of her roles!

 Honami Suzuki, who is celebrating the 40th anniversary of her performing career, has been expanding the range of her activities and roles in recent years, and is also eagerly working on the stage. Although she has been out of the acting business for about 10 years, she looks back and says that she now has more time to enjoy her life after gaining more experience outside of work.

Honami Suzuki says she enjoys villain roles and still approaches every performance as a newcomer

 Shinji Hasuo

 A 49-year-old son was arrested in Kawasaki City on suspicion of attempted murder for attempting to kill his mother by wrapping plastic around her neck. An argument over "the TV not coming on" is said to have been the trigger. ...... We spoke to a social psychologist.

&#8220;The TV Didn’t Work&#8221;—How a Simple Household Issue Escalated Into a Fatal Family Conflict

 Shinsuke Sakai

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st photo), Shinsuke Sakai (2nd photo)

 The situation in Iran is unpredictable. As Japan's energy market becomes more and more confusing, we spoke with a leading energy researcher. He says, "Crude oil is safe and sound," but "the real crisis lies elsewhere. What does he really mean by that?

“Oil Won’t Break Yet”—But Iran’s Turmoil Hides a Far Greater Energy Threat, Says Leading Researcher

 Forever Young is the "World's Strongest Dirt Horse. In Japan and Saudi Arabia, he has beaten the world's best horses, but for some reason, he has not been able to win in Dubai. This time, he should have been in perfect physical condition, but why couldn't he win? Let us find out the reason for his defeat.

So Close in Second Place — The Dubai Dirt and Final-Stretch Trap That Swallowed Japan’s World’s Strongest Horse, Forever Young

 Born in Yamagata Prefecture in 1983, Yoko Tunemochi 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

 Afro (1st photo)

 A psychiatrist who overcame 7 years of depression teaches the power of Japanese food. 10,000 people were surveyed and it was found that Japanese food is a diet that regulates the intestines and improves mental health.　The secret to regaining mental and physical health without relying on drugs is discussed.

Surviving Seven Years of Hell — How Japanese Cuisine Helped a Psychiatrist Overcome Depression

 Takao Kawakami

 On March 31, the last day of the fiscal year, celebrities are talking about their independence. However, according to one source, there are rumors that it is a good restructuring. ......

Celebrity Departures Surge as Industry Questions the Future Role of Managers in the Age of AI

 On April 1, "Memory Buying Man" starring Koichi Domoto of "DOMOTO" started streaming. Daiki Shinozuka of "timelesz" made a guest appearance in "ep1, the night it disappeared. Shinozuka's acting ability there was the talk of the town....

Thanks to Koichi Domoto’s Advice? Praise Pours in for Timelesz’s Taiki Shinozuka’s Acting in Drama Appearance

 Takehide Mizutani (Nonfiction writer)

 Alarming Document [Part 1] Gathering in a dimly lit room in an impoverished African town, they use smartphones to scam people out of large sums of money.

 Since around last year, I have been using AI-generated videos for romance scams. The odds of falling for it have gone up. "Since last year, they have been using AI-generated videos for romance scams," said a young man living in Lagos, Nigeria. In Nigeria, many young people are involved in cyber crimes such as romance scams.

Young Scammers Upgrade from “Yahoo Boys” to “AI Boys” in Digital Romance Fraud Shift

 Alarming Document [Part 2] "Thanks to Generative AI, I'm making a fortune" "I don't feel guilty..."...

 The exchange in the romance scam was canned, but AI can generate natural sentences. With more advanced generation technology, video calls are now possible. The low hurdle of being able to do this with only a smartphone means that there are countless perpetrators, and they are far from being fully exposed.

With Just a Smartphone and AI, Ideal Romantic Targets Are Created—Young Operators Behind International Romance Scams Face No Moral Restraint

 Takayoshi Yamazaki

 Famous companies are changing their names one after another. Pentel" is now "Astrum," "Maruha Nichiro" is now "Umios," and "Kushikatsu Tanaka Holdings" is now "Unisia Holdings." ...... The advantages and pitfalls of changing company names will be explained.

Kushikatsu Tanaka Becomes Unisia—Why Major Companies Are Rebranding Familiar Names and the Risks Behind It

 The four-member male singing group "Monaki" will make their major label debut on April 8. When they hold an event, even high school girls rush to the venue. Behind this is an exquisite social networking strategy. ......

From Honma Yanen! to Viral Fame—4-Piece Group Monaki Talks Breakout Success

 Mika Yanagihara (nonfiction writer)

 Courtesy of Ms. Mariko Yamaguchi

 The defendant who caused an accident that killed and injured six people on the Metropolitan Expressway has been sentenced. The defendant withdrew her appeal. Nonfiction writer Mika Yanagihara interviewed the female driver. Her testimony reveals the defendant's appalling argument.

Defendant in Shuto Expressway Fatal Crash Tells Bereaved Families He Wants to Return to Society Soon, Victim Speaks Out on His Shocking Claims

 The Metropolitan Police Department set up a "special task force" naming the Kouhei Family, the central organization of the Sumiyoshikai. A member of its umbrella organization was arrested on suspicion of attempted extortion by threatening him with a survival knife. Three days earlier, a group leader and others affiliated with the same organization had also been arrested.

Tokyo Police Launch Special Task Force After Key Arrests—Crackdown Intensifies Against Tokuryū Criminal Network

 On the evening of April 2, a third-grade girl was struck and killed by a car driven by a 20-year-old man while crossing a pedestrian crossing in Yokohama City. The accident occurred at an intersection without a traffic light, and a well-informed person pointed out the suspect's "serious negligence.

“I’ll Never Forget You, I Love You”—Third-Grade Girl Killed at Crosswalk as 20-Year-Old Suspect’s Critical Negligence Comes to Light

 Motoko Abegawa works as a freelance writer mainly for the web. She is also involved in the production of books and corporate PR magazines. She does not specialize in any particular field, but covers a wide range of topics that intrigue her, including history, comedy, health, beauty, travel, gourmet food, and nursing care.

 Motoko Abekawa

 Afro (2nd picture)

 The reason for inefficiency at work is "overuse of the brain

 Warning] "Double screens" on your PC and smartphone are destroying your brain! What is the true nature of brain fatigue that is hard to be aware of? Experts will tell you the NG behaviors and the most powerful countermeasure you can take right now: "Cutting off your smartphone in the restroom".

Double Screening on PC and Smartphone Is Wrecking Your Brain: The Hidden Cause of Unnoticed Fatigue

 Kumataro Arai

 The film "Kono ni o de ai etc." starring Masami Nagasawa will open in theaters nationwide on November 27, 2012. This website captured Nagasawa, Shizuka Ishibashi, and Tasuku Emoto filming the movie in central Tokyo last October.

Masami Nagasawa, Shizuka Ishibashi &#038; Tasuku Emoto Spotted Filming New Movie in Early Morning Tokyo Shoot

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 There are more than 20 routines that I have to do every day" -- Kenta Maeda is not just looking for a good luck!

 Kenta Maeda, who has won 68 games in the Majors and returned to Japanese baseball after an 11-year absence, is famous for his "Maeken Gymnastics" and other routines, but he is more than just a testament to his success. It all started in his second year as a professional baseball player in Hiroshima, against Nippon Ham in June 2008.

Maeda Kenta Returns to Japan After 11 Years with 20+ Routines and a 20% Margin Mindset

 A veteran announcer tells his secret story (Part 2)... The '85 Hanshin League championship game between Ichiro and Daisuke Matsuzaka, the "best game ever" for a play-by-play announcer

 Tsunoki Miyata not only broadcasted the Giants' games, but he was also present at the moment of the Hanshin League championship in 1985. He even traveled across the ocean to report the game. The best game he ever played was the game between the Giants and Yakult on September 4, 2009.

Veteran Baseball Voice Miyata Tsunoki, 80s, Still Finds Excitement in Every Broadcast

 Hiroyuki Komatsu (1st photo)

 A Legend Behind 60 Years of Nippon Broadcasting System's Show-Up Nightly Programming

 Tsunoki Miyata, a veteran of the Nippon Broadcasting System, Inc. show "Nippon Broadcasting System, Inc. He is still a legend today, continuing to provide live broadcasts as Japan's first "play-by-play announcer in his 80s.

80-Year-Old Veteran Broadcaster Miyata Tsuneki Recounts Legendary Players and Iconic Games That Defined an Era

 Akira Ikoma

 On January 30, "Marin Group" shocked the public by suddenly closing more than 20 soap operators nationwide and disappearing. However, within a month or two, new ones opened one after another on the former sites. What is the background?

Collapsed Marine Group Sites Resurface as New Soap Businesses Flood Former Locations in Rapid Turnaround

 Kei Kato

 Dotombori is located in Minami, Chuo-ku, Osaka City. Dotonbori, located in Minami, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, is a gourmet town visited by tourists every day, and now many foreign capital is entering the area. What are the changes in the town and its problems that can be seen beyond the "dependence on inbound tourists?

Illegal Street Stalls Run Rampant in Osaka’s Dotonbori as Authorities Struggle to Crack Down

 Kyodo News

 Kim Joo-ae is currently considered the most likely successor to North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Un. He has been appearing in public more and more, mostly in military-related settings. The editor-in-chief of Korea Report explains why.

Kim Jong Un’s Daughter Repeatedly Appears in Public—Mystery Grows Over North Korea’s Possible Successor

 A journalist explains the criminal structure of the connection between teachers and minors via social networking services.

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