 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Kojiro Yamada (1st), Shinji Hasuo (2nd)

 The ripples caused by Taichi Kokubun's compliance problems have only continued to spread, and on December 10, Nippon TV was forced to issue an "apology" to Masahiro Matsuoka and Shigeru Johjima. What was behind it all: ......

I didn&#8217;t know there was a way!&#8221; Following the press conference, Masahiro Matsuoka responds to Nippon TV: &#8220;Roadmap to Return&#8221; by Taichi Kokubun

 Keiko Tsuji

 Courtesy of Kotaro Kashiwabara

 Why Do the World's Rich Go to "Rural Japan" Rather Than Tokyo's Three-Star Restaurants? We explain the true nature of "destination restaurants," which are inexpensive even at 1 million yen round-trip. We look into the secret of the frenzied gastronomic revolution taking place deep in the mountains of Toyama and Hokkaido.

Is it cheaper to spend 1 million yen round trip? Why the World&#8217;s Rich Go to &#8220;Japan&#8217;s Rural Areas&#8221; Rather than Tokyo

 Shinnosuke Futagami

 As disaster-level bear attacks continue to spread across Japan, the situation remains critical, with a record 230 bears reported to have been affected by the end of November 2013. Chiba Prefecture is the only safe area in Honshu, but experts have analyzed the "non-zero" attack routes.

Why is Chiba Prefecture the only place safe from disaster-level bear damage?　Experts talk about &#8220;non-zero&#8221; attack routes.

 Masahiro Kawayanagi

 The top leaders of the two organizations met secretly in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, in broad daylight in early December. What was the purpose of the meeting? We report the inside story.

Yamaguchi-gumi Boss Shinobu Tsukasa Meets Sumiyoshi-kai Leader in Broad Daylight

 Shu Nishihara

 Kyoko Koizumi will turn 60 next February and enter her "strongest 60s". After the end of her performance in the stage play "Don't Look for Me," Koizumi was seen driving her beloved car, which is famous as a "phantom car.

Koizumi Kyoko Shows No Signs of Slowing Down Racing Toward Her 60s

 Nakahira Ryo

 Shinji Hasuo

 The first trial of a 45-year-old man who indecently assaulted two junior high school students at a cram school where he worked was held on November 28 at the Tokyo District Court. The questioning of the accused revealed the "false sense of distance" he felt toward his students.

Cram School Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct Against Two Students

 A "drug sandwich man" is said to appear in Kabukicho. He is not a drug dealer, but an advertisement for a clinic that offers free treatment of drugs such as Manjaro and Viagra. Does such a person come to Kabukicho?　We followed him closely.

Late-Night Access to Pills How the Drug Sandwich Man in Shinjuku Kabukicho Became a Local Sensation

 The person who complained about NTV's response to Taichi Kokubun's compliance problem was Masahiro Matsuoka, another former member of TOKIO. NTV issued an apology to Matsuoka and Shigeru Johjima in response to this site's interview, but ......

Nippon TV Confident, But Fans Doubt Tetsuwan DASH Without Masahiro Matsuoka

 Izumi Nakagawa

 Afro

 A dog's sense of smell 100 million times stronger than a dog's! The "too bad ability" of black bears to sniff out poisonous mushrooms that even AI can't identify. Experts look into the "gifted education of mother bears," which is said to be the cause of the spread of damage, and the collapsed tension between humans and bears.

Tsukinowaguma Bears Have a Sense of Smell 100 Million Times Stronger Than Dogs

 Aika Kanda

 Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Hawaii lovers say, "After all, it's Hawaii! says a Hawaii lover, "In the end, it's Hawaii! Aika Kanda has returned to Hawaii in style. She once rejected Hawaii because of the difference in environment, but now it has become an important part of her life.

From Work to Waves Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda Chooses Hawaii

 Keisuke Nishi, Sota Shima

 LEO, a core member of the popular group "BE:FIRST," which has appeared in Kohaku for four consecutive years, and a popular model from the "Degawa Girls" have been romantically involved. The two are already living in the same apartment. Who is this person you are interested in: ......?

Pop Star LEO and Degawa Girls Model in Semi-Living Together Relationship

 Kenji Sugawara

 He will appear in the U.S. drama "SHOGUN Shogun" Season 2!　The road to becoming a "Hollywood Actor" has opened up!

 Ren Meguro, who has been appearing in popular dramas and is highly regarded for his expressive ability, will also appear in the US drama "Shogun Shogun" Season 2! He has taken the first step toward global expansion.

From Snow Man to the World Ren Meguro Launches International Acting Career

 aflo

 Next year is likely to be a turning point for universities, as the rate of decline in the population of 18-year-olds exceeds the rate of university enrollment, and the management of universities is in a critical situation. Leading schools such as Meiji and Rikkyo are no strangers to this situation. Experts explain the "2026 problem" in detail.

MARCH Universities Are Not Immune The 2026 Crisis Could Wipe Out 100 Schools in a Decade

 Masayoshi Katayama (Journalist)

 Masayoshi Katayama, Kei Kato, Naoto Kato

 More than 300 locations across Japan "abandoned and turned into a big mondai! Built during the bubble era, but...

 There are more than 300 abandoned hotels across Japan that were built during the bubble era but closed down due to poor management...and then abandoned due to the rising cost of demolition. Some local governments are concerned about fires, collapses, trespassing, and other problems, as well as the deterioration of their impression as tourist destinations.

Inside Japans Abandoned Giant Hotel A Monument to Decay

 Akira Ikoma

 This is the final installment of the series by Akira Ikoma, a sex industry journalist, tracing the history of the delicatessen business, which has become the largest business in the adult entertainment industry 27 years after its birth. He looks back on the COVID-19 crisis, which brought about the biggest crisis in the industry.

Inside the COVID Crisis That Nearly Crippled the Delivery Health Industry

 Even during the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis, some delicatessens continued to operate with a strong commercial spirit. Now that Corona has passed, what does the future hold for the delirium industry, which is in a period of stagnation as the market has ceased to expand? This is the final article in the series by Akira Ikoma.

The Business of Survival: New Ideas That Carried the Industry Through the Pandemic

 Kumataro Arai

 In mid-November, "50-Minute Lovers," a drama series for the January '25 season, was being filmed along the Meguro River, where Hoka Matsumoto and Toshi Ino of "Hey!

Matsumoto and Inoo Stroll Along Meguro River During Drama Shoot

 The first trial was held for a former female employee who allegedly killed two men at a nursing home for the elderly. The woman denied the charges. There is no direct evidence and the prosecution intends to prove the case by accumulating circumstantial evidence. This article introduces the horrifying case and the family troubles that lie behind it.

Former Employee Under Suspicion as Family Disputes Surface in Care Facility Case

 Kyodo News

 Four men were arrested for their role in a series of wide-area robberies committed by a black market jobber in the Tokyo metropolitan area in 2004. The suspect, Hiroto Fukuchi, who was the leader among them, has been arrested in the past and ......

Serial Robbery Ringleader Suspect Hiroto Fukuchi and His Violent Past

 On December 5, the Tokushima prefectural assembly passed a petition for the resignation of a Tokushima prefectural assembly member who was arrested for voyeuristically photographing women at a dispatch-type sex store. Is it against the law to voyeuristically photograph women in brothels, some of which offer filming services? A lawyer explains.

Party Expulsion and Resignation Follow Indecent Conduct by Komeito Lawmaker

 Keisuke Nishi

 The autumn drama series in which he stars is currently airing... He is now better known as an actor with a strong acting background.

 The man who drove a luxury sports car to a large commercial facility for shopping was Kusanagi Tsuyoshi, who is now better known as an actor with a strong acting background! Eight years have passed since his independence from his agency, and Kusanagi, who has reached the age of maturity, drove off to the "2 billion yen mansion" where he lives with his beloved wife and dog.

Tsuyoshi Kusanagi Relishes Everyday Joys in Rare Shopping Appearance

 It was in late November that I discovered the filming of Hanashi Ono and Anna Ishii, who co-star as a same-sex couple in the currently airing drama "When I was small, there was God." Both of them looked very happy and .......

Karin Ono and Anna Ishii Share Cute Off-Screen Moments While Filming Cohabiting Couple Roles

 The cruel reality of "a fire in a neighbor's house burned down his house, but he received no compensation"...The cruel reality faced even in the case of a large-scale fire in Oita. What is the line between smoking in bed and tempura oil?　A lawyer reveals the legal risks of "getting burned in a fire" and the conditions of fire insurance that can affect the rebuilding of lives.

Ōita Fire Leaves 182 Buildings Destroyed, No Compensation Paid

 Masao Kurihara

 We take a closer look at the promising new star who has a Nigerian father and made an exceptional transition from Teikyo High School's soccer team.

 Ken Onuma made it to the final of the 10 million yen prize money tournament after two years of boxing. He has turned around from a setback in the Teikyo High School kickball club to a player who is regarded as "a potential world ranker. We take a closer look at the true face of this rising star who admires Muhammad Ali.

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I didn’t know there was a way!” Following the press conference, Masahiro Matsuoka responds to Nippon TV: “Roadmap to Return” by Taichi Kokubun

Is it cheaper to spend 1 million yen round trip? Why the World’s Rich Go to “Japan’s Rural Areas” Rather than Tokyo

Why is Chiba Prefecture the only place safe from disaster-level bear damage?　Experts talk about “non-zero” attack routes.

Yamaguchi-gumi Boss Shinobu Tsukasa Meets Sumiyoshi-kai Leader in Broad Daylight

Koizumi Kyoko Shows No Signs of Slowing Down Racing Toward Her 60s

Cram School Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct Against Two Students

Late-Night Access to Pills How the Drug Sandwich Man in Shinjuku Kabukicho Became a Local Sensation

Nippon TV Confident, But Fans Doubt Tetsuwan DASH Without Masahiro Matsuoka

Tsukinowaguma Bears Have a Sense of Smell 100 Million Times Stronger Than Dogs

From Work to Waves Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda Chooses Hawaii

Pop Star LEO and Degawa Girls Model in Semi-Living Together Relationship

From Snow Man to the World Ren Meguro Launches International Acting Career

MARCH Universities Are Not Immune The 2026 Crisis Could Wipe Out 100 Schools in a Decade

Inside Japans Abandoned Giant Hotel A Monument to Decay

Inside the COVID Crisis That Nearly Crippled the Delivery Health Industry

The Business of Survival: New Ideas That Carried the Industry Through the Pandemic

Matsumoto and Inoo Stroll Along Meguro River During Drama Shoot

Former Employee Under Suspicion as Family Disputes Surface in Care Facility Case

Serial Robbery Ringleader Suspect Hiroto Fukuchi and His Violent Past

Party Expulsion and Resignation Follow Indecent Conduct by Komeito Lawmaker

Tsuyoshi Kusanagi Relishes Everyday Joys in Rare Shopping Appearance

Karin Ono and Anna Ishii Share Cute Off-Screen Moments While Filming Cohabiting Couple Roles

Ōita Fire Leaves 182 Buildings Destroyed, No Compensation Paid

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Latest Articles

I didn’t know there was a way!” Following the press conference, Masahiro Matsuoka responds to Nippon TV: “Roadmap to Return” by Taichi Kokubun

Is it cheaper to spend 1 million yen round trip? Why the World’s Rich Go to “Japan’s Rural Areas” Rather than Tokyo

Why is Chiba Prefecture the only place safe from disaster-level bear damage? Experts talk about “non-zero” attack routes.

Yamaguchi-gumi Boss Shinobu Tsukasa Meets Sumiyoshi-kai Leader in Broad Daylight

Koizumi Kyoko Shows No Signs of Slowing Down Racing Toward Her 60s

Cram School Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct Against Two Students

Late-Night Access to Pills How the Drug Sandwich Man in Shinjuku Kabukicho Became a Local Sensation

Nippon TV Confident, But Fans Doubt Tetsuwan DASH Without Masahiro Matsuoka

Tsukinowaguma Bears Have a Sense of Smell 100 Million Times Stronger Than Dogs

From Work to Waves Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda Chooses Hawaii

Pop Star LEO and Degawa Girls Model in Semi-Living Together Relationship

From Snow Man to the World Ren Meguro Launches International Acting Career

MARCH Universities Are Not Immune The 2026 Crisis Could Wipe Out 100 Schools in a Decade

Inside Japans Abandoned Giant Hotel A Monument to Decay

Inside the COVID Crisis That Nearly Crippled the Delivery Health Industry

The Business of Survival: New Ideas That Carried the Industry Through the Pandemic

Matsumoto and Inoo Stroll Along Meguro River During Drama Shoot

Former Employee Under Suspicion as Family Disputes Surface in Care Facility Case

Serial Robbery Ringleader Suspect Hiroto Fukuchi and His Violent Past

Party Expulsion and Resignation Follow Indecent Conduct by Komeito Lawmaker

Tsuyoshi Kusanagi Relishes Everyday Joys in Rare Shopping Appearance

Karin Ono and Anna Ishii Share Cute Off-Screen Moments While Filming Cohabiting Couple Roles

Ōita Fire Leaves 182 Buildings Destroyed, No Compensation Paid

Boxing Star Ken Ōnuma Talks Strategy, Ambition, and His Ali Inspiration

Why is Chiba Prefecture the only place safe from disaster-level bear damage?　Experts talk about “non-zero” attack routes.