 From July 22 to 25, Japan-Germany joint training exercise "Nippon Skies 24" was held. As China advances its effective control of the South China Sea, NATO countries are feeling threatened by this. This is also a reason for Japan to increase the number of "like-minded countries" in the region.

Prepare for the Chinese threat! Close-up shot of the &#8220;co-operation&#8221; between Eurofighter (German Air Force) and F-15 (Air Self-Defense Force)!

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Nobuko Seikoguchi

 Torrential rain disasters hit even urban areas so hard that they become inundated in no time at all. Tozawa Village in Yamagata Prefecture, located along the Mogami River, was severely damaged by this summer's torrential rains. A woman who moved to Tozawa from Tokyo is ......

A Woman Who Moved to Tozawa Village from Tokyo Experiences the Fear of Torrential Rain Damage and the Road to Recovery in Tozawa Village, Yamagata Prefecture

 Yutaka Asai, Eiji Ikeda (2nd)

 In this issue of "Playback," we look back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we will introduce the "Heisei no Drought" that hit various regions in 1994. The critical situation in Kagawa Prefecture was about to spread to the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Playback &#8217;94] The &#8220;Drought of the Heisei Era&#8221; that Dried Up Kagawa Prefecture with &#8220;0% Water Reservoir&#8221;: The Looming Crisis in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area

 Takahiro Yokoi

 Talented actress Yu-chami released her 2nd photo book "Chami Summer" on September 4 (Wed.)! Here is a behind-the-scenes look at the photo shoot!

 Talented actress Yu-chami will release her 2nd photo book "Chami Summer" on September 4 (Wed.)! Here is a behind-the-scenes look at the photo shoot.

Urgent Serials] Yu-Chami is Gorgeous in &#8220;Too Cute&#8221; Miniskirt and Loose Socks GAL LOOK!

 Junpei Kota

 On New Year's Day, a massive earthquake hit the Noto Peninsula. Seven months have passed since then, and Noto's beaches, which are popular for their clear, shallow white sand beaches reminiscent of Hawaii's Waikiki Beach, are bustling with activity thanks to the efforts of the local residents.

It&#8217;s like Waikiki! Seven months after the earthquake&#8230; Summer in Noto was revived by the whole town with &#8220;clear blue sky and white beach&#8221; superb view photos.

 Yusuke Kondo

 Johnny's used to be a dominant force in the male idol world. Recently, however, the popularity of other male groups is on the rise, and Johnny's is losing its monopoly.

The &#8220;era of Johnny&#8217;s dominance&#8221; has come to an end&#8230; The &#8220;latest single&#8221; featuring all of Johnny&#8217;s talents was unexpectedly defeated by a group of up-and-coming artists.

 Hiroyuki Komatsu (1st photo) Asahi Shimbun (3rd photo) Keisuke Nishi (4th photo)

 No one is decisive - Shinjiro Koizumi, Takayuki Kobayashi, Shigeru Ishiba, Taro Kono, and other candidates are all in disarray.

 The "LDP presidential election" has seen an unprecedented 11 names listed as candidates. Political scientist Amakawa dismisses the race as a "proxy war among the heads of old factions. What is the dismay of the elders Mori, Aso, Kan, and Kishida, who want to get on the winning horse? ......

LDP Presidential Election: Kishida, Mori, Aso, Kan, and other elders of old factions want to ride the winner&#8217;s horse.

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Afro (1st and 2nd) Daisuke Iwasaki

 Takayuki Kobayashi held a press conference to announce his candidacy ahead of other candidates. However, there is a "certain issue" that he refuses to address. What exactly is the "speculation" surrounding the presidential election? We report on the latest developments in the presidential race.

Takayuki Kobayashi, a 40-something candidate for president, does not cut into the &#8220;slush fund issue&#8221; for a &#8220;fundamental reason.

 Mayumi Jun

 In this issue of "Playback," we look back at what we were reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. This time, we will introduce a report on Naoto Kan, who was forced to resign as the representative of the Democratic Party of Japan in 2004, and suddenly embarked on a "Shikoku pilgrimage".

Playback &#8217;04] &#8220;I Love My Freedom&#8221; &#8211; A New Reporter Reports on Naoto Kan&#8217;s Disappointing Pilgrimage

 Kyodo News

 Governor Motohiko Saito of Hyogo Prefecture is under pressure. The results of a survey of prefectural employees, triggered by allegations of power harassment, have been made public.

Governor Saito&#8217;s Arrogant Behavior and New Issues Exposed by Staff Survey

 Last season, the Hanshin Tigers won the long-desired Japanese championship for the first time in 38 years. This season, the Tigers are challenging for back-to-back championships for the first time in the team's history, and although they are currently on the road for a long period of time, their performance has been lackluster. Some say that manager Akifumi Okada is in a bad mood...

Discord Intensifies Behind the Scenes as Hanshin Tigers Manager Akinobu Okada Is in a Bad Mood

 The suspect was arrested again for stealing shoes all the way from Chiba to Kumamoto. The suspect, who has 4,000 to 5,000 pairs of slippers at home, is said to have an unusual obsession with slippers. ......

Indoor Shoe Maniac Arrested Again with 5000 Pairs of Shoes in Home

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 One month has passed since the distribution of the Netflix drama "Jijishitachi" (Netflix) began, and it has not relinquished the No. 1 position in the domestic ranking. On the set of the drama, the lead actor, Go Ayano, showed an "impassioned performance" that did not lose to the tropical night.

Ayano Go Drives 46 Million Yen Ferrari and Delivers Intense Performance on Jimenshi-tachi Set

 Born in Tokyo in 1977. Nonfiction writer. He has reported and written about culture, history, and medicine in Japan and abroad. His books include "Absolute Poverty," "The Body," "The House of 'Demons'," "43 Killing Intent," "Let's Talk about Real Poverty," "Social Map of Disparity and Division," and "Reporto: Who Kills Japanese Language Ability?

 Kota Ishii

 Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii takes a close look at the society and incidents that loom! Shocking Reportage

 I don't want to be chosen as a relay runner, and I don't want to be praised in front of everyone. ...... Children are extremely afraid of "standing out" from their surroundings. Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii reports on the horrifying educational situation. This is the first part.

Children&#8217;s Fear of Standing Out Highlighted in Education Report

 Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii takes a close look at the society and incidents that are looming! Shocking Reportage

 I don't want to be chosen as a relay runner, and I don't want to be praised in front of everyone. ...... Children are extremely afraid of "standing out" from their surroundings. Nonfiction writer Kota Ishii reports on the horrifying educational situation. This is the second part.

Education System Demands Shocking Uniformity Among Students

 Shinya Inui, Jun Sato, Keita Hayashi, Yuri Adachi, Takahiro Kagawa, Kazuhiko Nakamura

 The U.S. Emmy Awards ceremony will be held on September 16, and there are high hopes for "SHOGUN Shogun," produced by and starring Hiroyuki Sanada. This is a collection of images of Sanada, who has now established himself as a Hollywood actor, from his "rare and popular man" days.

Images of Hiroyuki Sanada During His &#8216;Remarkable Ladies&#8217; Man&#8217; Days as He Receives U.S. Emmy Nomination

 Kimihiko Nitta

 We interviewed "Japan Race Queen Award 2023" winner, Yanayu Hirose!　We asked her about her thoughts on her first solo gravure and her passion for her beloved "Shimizu S-Pulse".

 We interviewed Yanayu Hirose, winner of the "Japan Race Queen Award 2023"!　We asked her about her thoughts on her first solo gravure and her love for "Shimizu S-Pulse".

Japan&#8217;s Top Race Queen Anyu Hirose Takes on First Solo Gravure Challenge

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 It has been almost a year since Koji Takanohana, known as "the great yokozuna of the Heisei era," announced that he had remarried.' In December 1989, "FRIDAY" was the first to report the scene of his date with his current wife, A. Takanohana's reaction to the article at the time was: ......

Takanohana Reflects on First Photo and Life with New Wife

 Izumi Nakagawa

 Courtesy of Mr. Misohachi Hatakabori

 Fuji is usually climbed from the fifth station, which is almost at the forest limit and there are no trees near the trail. Fuji, but the trail is almost always close to the forest limit and there are no trees near the trail. The Murayama Historic Trail is now enjoying a quiet boom among those who are bored with such climbing.

Exploring Mount Fuji&#8217;s Ancient Murayama Old Trail

 AFLO Kyodo News

 Entering August, home runs and stolen bases are in high production. The last half of the season is also different from last year.

 Shohei Otani made a rare negative comment. His monthly batting average and on-base percentage are the lowest of the season, and he seems to be in a slump. However, Ohtani has repeatedly blown away the concerns of those around him! He is on his way to achieving the unprecedented "50-50" mark.

Shohei Ohtani Chasing Unprecedented 50-50 Feat

 Shinji Hasuo

 A man was arrested for committing an indecent act on an unacquainted teenage woman on the street late at night. The man is a member of a male idol group. He allegedly put his hand inside her skirt. Here is his surprising statement to the police.

Suspects in Girl Abduction Case Offer Shocking Justifications Claiming Kindness Could Lead to Dating

 A man was arrested for abducting a 14-year-old junior high school girl, whom he had met on social networking services and invited to "come over anytime. In recent years, there has been a string of kidnappings of young girls. Here we introduce the appalling statements of the suspects, many of whom have obscene purposes.

 Rie Ogasawara is a national defense journalist. After graduating from Kansai Gaidai University, she worked as a freelance writer focusing on the Self-Defense Forces and security issues, and is the author of "Self-Defense Forces Personnel Buy Toilet Paper at Bases with Their Own Money" (Fusosha Shinsho), published in 2007. He was awarded the Seishi Sanshuji Award in the 15th "True Modern History" Essay Contest sponsored by the APA Foundation for the Rebuilding of Japan. Columnist for Sankei Shimbun's "Shimbun ni Kakaku! columnist for the Sankei Shimbun.

 Rie Ogasawara

 Kyodo News (1st and 4th pictures)

 The number of active duty members of the 1st Airborne Corps, an elite unit of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, who wish to retire is increasing. The main reason was "power harassment" in which they were forced by their superiors to practice outside of work hours for the annual summer festival "dance competition." ......

Ground Self-Defense Force Member Alleges Power Harassment and Forced Dangerous Dance Practice

 Shu Nishihara, Takeshi Kinugawa (2nd, 3rd, 4th), Ippei Hara, Soichiro Koriyama, Kazuhiko Nakamura (8th to 10th), Keisuke Nishi (11th, 12th)

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Urgent Serials] Yu-Chami is Gorgeous in “Too Cute” Miniskirt and Loose Socks GAL LOOK!

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