 Hiroyuki Sasaki (Entertainment Journalist)

 Pasya/Afro

 Takashi Tachibana, the leader of the "Protect the People from NHK" party, was arrested and indicted on suspicion of defamation. His request for bail was denied, but at the same time, a comment made by an NHK Party city councilor caused a stir. ......

NHK Party Councilor’s Comment Sparks Pressure Allegations From Detained Tachibana

 Kumataro Arai

 On December 5, Koki appeared at a skincare brand event in Omotesando, Tokyo, in a dress that boldly showed off her "snow-white skin. Offstage, her mother, Shizuka Kudo, is seen seriously conferring with .......

Shizuka Kudo Silently Supports Daughter Kōki at Omotesando Event

 Sayuri Saito

 Afro

 A 500-yen ticket is reduced to 440 yen with a handling fee? The astonishing mechanism of the rice coupon, which has been criticized as a "waste of taxpayers' money". The shocking fact that the expense ratio is more than 10% and the alleged profit inducement to JA are thoroughly explained, as well as the reasons why Mayor Katano of Fukuoka City and others have rejected the idea.

Taxpayer Money Wasted? Agriculture Minister Suzuki’s Rice Voucher Sparks Backlash

 Hiroaki Fujiuchi

 Tombstone Epitaph 2025] This year, too, a national star, a famous actor, and a famous TV host have passed away. Here are some of their fond farewells, along with some treasured photos.

 Manager Nagashima loved Dave Okubo's fighting spirit. Dave says that the director had his back and allowed him to live his life without bending himself. The godfather of Dave Company is also Mr. Nagashima. Dave laughed and said, "As expected, I can't say no.

Shigeo Nagashima’s Supportive Words That Left a Lasting Impression on Dave Okubo

 Ryu Kanzaki

 Tombstone Epitaph 2025] This year, too, a national star, a famous actor, and a great host passed away. We bring you his words of regret along with his treasured photos.

 Saburo Kawabuchi still remembers the shock he felt when he saw Kunishige Kamamoto for the first time. At the time, Kamamoto was still in high school, but he was completely taken out of his position. Many athletes have played in the world, but his scale was on another dimension and he was special.

Remembering Kunishige Kamamoto — Saburo Kawabuchi on the Legendary Talent

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Akira Maruyama 

 Mariko Adachi

 There is a young actress who will be a main cast member in a hot movie to be released on December 19. Her name is Sakuya. With two great parents, Mitsuru Suikoshi and Leona Hirota, she talks about everything from how she got into the entertainment industry to her surprising true face.



Hot Movie Hits Screens — Saya, Daughter of Mitsuru Fukikoshi &#038; Leona Hirota, Shares Candid Confession

 Shikama Aki

 Japanese people are denied to get on a bus with a coffee in one hand? The embarrassing etiquette violations that Japanese people tend to commit when traveling in Korea, and the surprising trap of having your airport photo taken as a "military secret". The pitfalls of going completely cashless, and other new knowledge you must know before you travel to Korea.

Japanese Tourists Shocked by Korea’s Strict Bus Etiquette — Coffee in Hand Gets You Denied!

 Kyodo

 Maki Takubo, the former mayor of Ito City, was defeated in the rerun election for the office of mayor due to the issue of her "academic fraud. However, her ambitions seem to be far from over. ......

Former Ito Mayor Maki Takubo Considers Celebrity Career After Election Loss

 Shinsuke Sakai

 The Prince Group, a giant Cambodian conglomerate that has been recognized by the U.S. as one of Asia's largest "transnational criminal organizations," has been charged by the FBI with having held a "huge party" in Shirokane, Tokyo. A senior executive of the group, who was arrested in Taiwan in November of this year, held an event at a famous wedding hall in Tokyo in December 2010.

FBI-Indicted Prince Group Throws Massive Tokyo Party — Exclusive Photos

 Yusuke Kondo

 With the spread of social networking services, defamation of others has become a social problem in recent years. Shiyoh Hirano of "Number_i" and Ryuto Iwasaki, a former candidate for "Taipro," spoke out about the "anti-comments" they have received and revealed their feelings on the matter.

Sho Hirano and Ex-Type-R Trainee Open Up About Dealing With Negative Feedback

 Kyodo News

 On November 28, the Giants, eager to regain their championship lead next season, announced that Seung-Yeob Lee (49), who participated in the fall training camp as a temporary coach, will be named hitting coach of the first team.

Giants Appoint Lee Seung-Yeop as Batting Coach, Sending Final Warning to Manager Abe

 AFRO

 On November 26, a fire broke out in a condominium tower in Dapu District, Hong Kong. The fire spread over two days, destroying a total of seven buildings. Approximately 180 people were killed or missing. This incident is not a fire on the other side of the river.

Deadly Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Leaves 200 Dead or Missing — Japan Faces Similar Risks?

 The temperature has suddenly dropped in December! Even colder weather is forecast for the year-end and New Year's holidays. ......Items to stay comfortable even in such a harsh winter 2025-2026

 The temperature has suddenly dropped in December. Experts carefully select the latest items to keep you comfortable during the harsh winter months of 2025 and 2026.

Ai Yamada, a rising star in the gravure world, tries out　The latest items carefully selected by experts!

 Yuuki Okukubo (freelance writer)

 Jiji Press (3rd photo)

 Fake pornography is made by combining the faces of celebrities with existing pornographic videos. In the past, victims were often celebrities, but in recent years, ordinary elementary and high school students are increasingly becoming victims.

Victims Targeted Through Graduation Photos The Dark Side of Deepfake Porn

 Keitaro Nakagawa

 On December 7, a traffic safety event was held in Honjo City, Saitama Prefecture, where NTV announcer Rin Sugihara served as chief of the Saitama Prefectural Police Honjo Police Station for a day. Honjo City is Sugihara's hometown, and this was her second time as chief. Her appearance was well organized.

Rin Sugihara Wears Cute Police Uniform for Hometown Event in Honjo City

 Okoye's departure and Yamase's contract renewal pending...... this year's off-season for the Giants has been more noisy than usual. Some say the cause of this was the sudden departure of second-unit manager Kuwata.

Coach Kuwata’s Departure Sparks Shock Amid Okoye and Yamase Moves

 Shinji Hasuo

 A knife man was arrested after he broke into a banquet room at a hotel in Tokyo DisneySea. The man, a Chinese national, had quit his job due to troubles. A series of crimes by foreigners with workplace troubles. A crime journalist explains why.

Chinese Suspect Smiles During DisneySea Incident Raises Questions About Labor Challenges

 Jiji Press (1st photo)

 The case of a female inmate, a former city councilor of Neyagawa City, who was sentenced to prison for abusing a loan program for an organization in Corona whose business had deteriorated. It was decided to provide benefits to the victim. We introduce the true face of the "disturbing" female inmate who also published a photo book during her time on the city council.

Female Fraud Convict Resembling Actress Haru Pays Compensation to Victims

 Shinji Hasuo and Tomoyuki Hanai (4th photo)

 On December 6, Senga Prefectural Police arrested Osamu Ogawa, chairman of the Sumiyoshi-kai, a designated crime syndicate. He is suspected of breaking into the former chairman's house and stealing 50 million yen in cash. The following day, December 7, the suspect appeared in front of the press at a public inspection, and his eyes were sharp.

Sumiyoshi-kai Boss Arrested for Alleged 50 Million Yen Theft from Former Leader’s Home

 Ippei Hara

 Comedian Yasuko is in a pinch after her remarks by Huwa-chan, which drew attention, not only to STARTO Inc.'s remarks to Junior, but also to X's reposts, which added fuel to the fire: ......

Yasuko Faces Backlash Over Comments to STARTO Juniors Management Speaks Out

 A teacher at a prestigious girls' high school in Chiba Prefecture was arrested. She is alleged to have touched a high school girl on a crowded bus route over her underwear. The photographer for this magazine photographed the suspect being sent to jail. Shocking photos of the suspect staring at the camera are included.

Public Bus Incident Leads to Arrest of Elite School Teacher for Molestation

 In this issue of Playback, we take a look back at what this magazine was reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. This time, we look back at the year 2003. In this issue, we look back at the JK business, which continues to be exposed by the law, and how it is trying to survive by any means possible.

Playback &#8217;15] &#8220;Backdoor&#8221; sex orgies include a real sex scene&#8230; The &#8220;commercial spirit&#8221; of the JK business that has remained unbroken no matter how many times it has been exposed.

 Takeshi Kinugawa (Mr. Tachibana), Kei Kato (Mr. Saito)

 Takashi Tachibana, a defendant of the "Party to Protect Citizens from NHK," was arrested for defamation against Hideaki Takeuchi, a former Hyogo Prefectural Assembly member. But it was journalist Shinichiro Suda who made a similar statement rather than him. ......

Shinichiro Suda, who spoke before defendant Takashi Tachibana, told the interviewer, &#8220;The prefectural assembly has been called by the Hyogo Prefectural Police.&#8221;

 On December 10, "ELLE Cinema Awards 2025" was held by Hearst Fujingaho, and Kitagawa received the "ELLE Best Actress Award". Kitagawa appeared in a bright red dress. She showed off her beautiful back.

Keiko Kitagawa Shows Off Her Exquisite &#8220;Beautiful Back&#8221; and Wins Best Actress Award at ELLE Cinema Awards &#8220;I Want to Sparkle Next Year

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Shigeo Nagashima’s Supportive Words That Left a Lasting Impression on Dave Okubo

Remembering Kunishige Kamamoto — Saburo Kawabuchi on the Legendary Talent

Hot Movie Hits Screens — Saya, Daughter of Mitsuru Fukikoshi & Leona Hirota, Shares Candid Confession

Japanese Tourists Shocked by Korea’s Strict Bus Etiquette — Coffee in Hand Gets You Denied!

Former Ito Mayor Maki Takubo Considers Celebrity Career After Election Loss

FBI-Indicted Prince Group Throws Massive Tokyo Party — Exclusive Photos

Sho Hirano and Ex-Type-R Trainee Open Up About Dealing With Negative Feedback

Giants Appoint Lee Seung-Yeop as Batting Coach, Sending Final Warning to Manager Abe

Deadly Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Leaves 200 Dead or Missing — Japan Faces Similar Risks?

Ai Yamada, a rising star in the gravure world, tries out　The latest items carefully selected by experts!

Victims Targeted Through Graduation Photos The Dark Side of Deepfake Porn

Rin Sugihara Wears Cute Police Uniform for Hometown Event in Honjo City

Coach Kuwata’s Departure Sparks Shock Amid Okoye and Yamase Moves

Chinese Suspect Smiles During DisneySea Incident Raises Questions About Labor Challenges

Female Fraud Convict Resembling Actress Haru Pays Compensation to Victims

Sumiyoshi-kai Boss Arrested for Alleged 50 Million Yen Theft from Former Leader’s Home

Yasuko Faces Backlash Over Comments to STARTO Juniors Management Speaks Out

Public Bus Incident Leads to Arrest of Elite School Teacher for Molestation

Playback ’15] “Backdoor” sex orgies include a real sex scene… The “commercial spirit” of the JK business that has remained unbroken no matter how many times it has been exposed.

Shinichiro Suda, who spoke before defendant Takashi Tachibana, told the interviewer, “The prefectural assembly has been called by the Hyogo Prefectural Police.”

Keiko Kitagawa Shows Off Her Exquisite “Beautiful Back” and Wins Best Actress Award at ELLE Cinema Awards “I Want to Sparkle Next Year

Latest Articles

NHK Party Councilor’s Comment Sparks Pressure Allegations From Detained Tachibana

Shizuka Kudo Silently Supports Daughter Kōki at Omotesando Event

Taxpayer Money Wasted? Agriculture Minister Suzuki’s Rice Voucher Sparks Backlash

Shigeo Nagashima’s Supportive Words That Left a Lasting Impression on Dave Okubo

Remembering Kunishige Kamamoto — Saburo Kawabuchi on the Legendary Talent

Hot Movie Hits Screens — Saya, Daughter of Mitsuru Fukikoshi & Leona Hirota, Shares Candid Confession

Japanese Tourists Shocked by Korea’s Strict Bus Etiquette — Coffee in Hand Gets You Denied!

Former Ito Mayor Maki Takubo Considers Celebrity Career After Election Loss

FBI-Indicted Prince Group Throws Massive Tokyo Party — Exclusive Photos

Sho Hirano and Ex-Type-R Trainee Open Up About Dealing With Negative Feedback

Giants Appoint Lee Seung-Yeop as Batting Coach, Sending Final Warning to Manager Abe

Deadly Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Leaves 200 Dead or Missing — Japan Faces Similar Risks?

Ai Yamada, a rising star in the gravure world, tries out The latest items carefully selected by experts!

Victims Targeted Through Graduation Photos The Dark Side of Deepfake Porn

Rin Sugihara Wears Cute Police Uniform for Hometown Event in Honjo City

Coach Kuwata’s Departure Sparks Shock Amid Okoye and Yamase Moves

Chinese Suspect Smiles During DisneySea Incident Raises Questions About Labor Challenges

Female Fraud Convict Resembling Actress Haru Pays Compensation to Victims

Sumiyoshi-kai Boss Arrested for Alleged 50 Million Yen Theft from Former Leader’s Home

Yasuko Faces Backlash Over Comments to STARTO Juniors Management Speaks Out

Public Bus Incident Leads to Arrest of Elite School Teacher for Molestation

Playback ’15] “Backdoor” sex orgies include a real sex scene… The “commercial spirit” of the JK business that has remained unbroken no matter how many times it has been exposed.

Shinichiro Suda, who spoke before defendant Takashi Tachibana, told the interviewer, “The prefectural assembly has been called by the Hyogo Prefectural Police.”

Keiko Kitagawa Shows Off Her Exquisite “Beautiful Back” and Wins Best Actress Award at ELLE Cinema Awards “I Want to Sparkle Next Year

Ai Yamada, a rising star in the gravure world, tries out　The latest items carefully selected by experts!