 Hiroyuki Komatsu Kyodo News

 Milan Cortina Olympics Special -- Athletes of the Japanese flag shine in the white and silver world!

 Sara Takanashi (Women's Ski Jumping) will compete in her 4th consecutive Olympics since Sochi '14. She has been away from winning since Oslo in March '22, but this season she is showing signs of a comeback!

Ski Jumping] Sara Takanashi: &#8220;I finally got my kick in the last few races!

 Ryo Sakamoto (Writer, former head of the Culture and Society Department of Tokyo Sports Newspaper)

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 Shim Eun-kyung won the Best Leading Actress Award at the Japan Academy Prize and the Mainichi Film Concours for Best Actress for her role as a reporter who investigates the dark side of the regime in the movie "Newspaper Reporter. Why is she so obsessed with Japanese films? ......

Shim Eun-kyung, the first Korean actor to win the &#8220;Kinema Junpo Best Ten&#8221; Best Actress Award, reveals the origin of her love for Japanese films.

 Latest Business Report [Part 1] The front line of gachinko confrontation! With rice and seaweed prices soaring, prices in the 200 yen range are commonplace, and some products exceed 300 yen...

 FamilyMart, which excels at creating a buzz, is differentiating itself through marketing in the three-way "Onigiri War. Shohei Otani, who has chosen onigiri as his favorite pre-game meal, is the company's "Omusubi Ambassador" and is doing very well.

FamilyMart in the Marketing of &#8220;Convenience Store Onigiri War&#8221; that is becoming more upscale!

 The latest business report (Part 2): The front line of the gachinko duel! With rice and seaweed prices soaring, prices in the 200 yen range are commonplace, and some products exceed 300 yen...

 LAWSON is trying to win the battle by developing high-priced products and health-conscious products. In addition, the company has begun nationwide rollout of frozen rice balls, which it had introduced on a trial basis, shaking up the industry. Top-ranked 7-Eleven is taking the high road with its policy of enhancing quality.

Convenience Store Onigiri War&#8221; &#8211; Lawson is Frozen! 7-Eleven takes the high road!

 Izumi Nakagawa

 The world is crazy about Aogashima, an isolated island in the sea with a population of 161! What is the true nature of the "fantastic shochu" that continues to preserve the traditional Edo Period production method on this amazing island where one out of every 20 islanders is a toji (master distiller)? Find out why its distinctive lychee- and rum-like aroma has captivated connoisseurs.

The world is enamored with an isolated island in the sea with a population of 161 people! One out of 20 islanders is a master distiller, and the true nature of the fantastic shochu &#8220;Aochu

 Takashi Hotta

 Playback '06" looks back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In the fall of 2005, the "earthquake-proof falsification of condominiums" was uncovered. HUESER President Kojima, who was considered the "mastermind" at the time, was being hunted down...

Playback &#8217;06] The &#8220;Lawsuit&#8221; Fought by Huether President Kojima Against the &#8220;Falsification of Earthquake Resistance of Condominiums

 The model and actor Yume Kanade Momose made an impact with her role as "Neko Musume" in the commercial in which Daigo Nishihata of "Naniwa Danshi" plays Gegege no Kitaro. She suddenly announced an indefinite self-restraint in response to an interview by this site. ......

Yumu Kanade Momose, who has been popular for her &#8220;cat girl&#8221; commercials, refrains from activities indefinitely due to her &#8220;underage smoking and drinking&#8221;.

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 Milan Cortina Olympics Special -- Athletes of the Japanese flag shine in the world of silverware!

 Speed skater Miho Takagi is aiming for an unprecedented total of 11 Olympic medals at this year's games. Three of the 23 members of the Japanese women's ice hockey team are sisters. With their teamwork, they may make it to the top three in the world.

Miho Takagi Aims for Historic 11th Career Medal &#038; Women’s Ice Hockey Targets Upset Through Teamwork

 Hironori Jinno (Nonfiction writer)

 The financial industry is rife with scandals, and in January it was reported that an employee of Prudential Life Insurance Company was involved in financial troubles. In this article, we bring you the story of a ¥500 million financial trouble committed by a former elite employee who served as president of a megabank group company.

Victim Blows the Whistle: 500 Million Yen Lost Under SMBC Group President’s Influence

 A restaurant owner was cheated out of ¥500 million by a former elite employee who was the president of a megabank group company. When he realized that he had been cheated and went to talk to the man demanding repayment, he received a shocking response.

SMBC Customer Service Responds Shockingly After 5 Billion Yen Scam by Group President

 Born in 1970. After graduating from college, he joined a mass retail clothing sales chain and became a reporter for a textile trade newspaper in 1997. 2003: After retiring, he worked in public relations for a T-shirt apparel manufacturer, as a magazine editor, in sales for a large exhibition organizer, and in public relations for a fashion college before becoming an independent writer. Currently, he works as a freelance textile industry writer and PR advisor.

 Mitsuhiro Minami

 Afro (1st photo), Kyodo News (2nd photo)

 Seven is following Famima's lead by entering the "casual clothing" market! But is the aggressive price tag of 5,500 yen for a T-shirt and the loss of know-how due to the sale of Ito-Yokado a hurdle? We thoroughly analyze the shadow of ITOCHU behind the success of "Famima Clothing" and the impatience of the champion.

The Hard Road for Seven-Eleven’s Fashion Push—Lessons Lost From Ito-Yokado

 SixTONES" celebrated its 6th anniversary by appearing on numerous TV programs. On the day of the anniversary, all six members participated in the live TV program "Pokapoka" (Fuji TV), but fans have been critical of the project.

SixTONES’ 6th Anniversary Overshadowed by Fuji TV “Poka Poka” Segment

 Emergency contraceptives are now available at pharmacies, but conditions such as having to take them in front of a pharmacist have sparked outcries of incomprehension. A proposal from the medical field on how sensitive the issue is.

Doctors and Pharmacists Slam Viral Post Misrepresenting Emergency Contraception

 Ichiro Takatsuka

 Sho Sakurai of "Arashi" updated the blog of "FAMILY CLUB web", a membership site. He wrote an episode about Ren Meguro of "Snow Man," but fans pointed it out one after another, and it caused a commotion on SNS.

Sho Sakurai Sparks Backlash Over Ren Meguro Info, Prompted to Make Corrections

 Takeshi Kinugawa (Takaichi) and Sota Shima (Ogawa)

 The lower house election is scheduled to be held on February 8. Behind the scenes, however, there are some "similarities" with Mayor Akira Ogawa of Gunma Prefecture, who was reelected in a rerun election after a "love-hotel affair... ...

The Fan Support Boom for Sanae Takaichi and Her Common Ground with Mayor Akira Ogawa

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 A baseball team official reveals the inside story of his "abstinence

 On January 27, the Hiroshima Prefectural Police arrested Ryutaro Hatsuki, 25, a professional baseball player from Hiroshima, on suspicion of violating the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act. Behind the incident, which sent shockwaves through the baseball world, the suspect was said to be suffering from "isolation within the team.

Disowned and Isolated—The Story Behind Hazuki’s Zombie Cigarette Arrest

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 The House of Representatives election is scheduled for February 8. According to preliminary polls, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Restoration Association are expected to win by a landslide. How does the "Chuodo Reform Coalition," which was hastily formed to counter the sudden dissolution of the House of Representatives, intend to turn this situation upside down?

Japan’s Pride on Ice and Snow—Special Feature on the Milan-Cortina Olympics

 Don't miss the dynamic performance of the medal contenders! Figure Skating, Speed Skating, Curling, Ski Jumping, Snowboarding... We introduce all the "Athletes of the Day" who are the focus of the Milan Cortina Olympics!

 Masayoshi Katayama (Journalist)

 Jiji Press (2nd photo)

 The cause of the wildfire, which took 17 days to extinguish and burned 84 Tokyo Domes, is "global warming.

 A massive wildfire that burned for 17 days on Mount Ogiyama in Yamanashi Prefecture burned an area equivalent to 84 Tokyo Domes. Wildfires have been raging across Japan due to abnormally dry weather with zero precipitation and once-in-30-year low rainfall. Experts warn of the dangers and relationship to global warming.

Yamanashi Wildfire Burns Area Equal to 84 Tokyo Domes; Low Rainfall Raises Risk Through May

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 On January 23, Erika Karada took the stage for the opening day greeting of the movie "Love Trial". She appeared in a mini one-piece with loose-furled hair and unique fashion. The audience was surprised at her "cute" new look.

Erika Karata Wows Fans with Cute Makeover—Soft Hair and Mini Dress at Movie Premiere

 Sayuri Saito

 Afro

 Create a week's worth of documents in a day!　The divine use of Google's latest AI "Nano Banana Pro". This article reveals the secret technique of an active consultant who uses Canvas integration to speed up slide generation.

How Nano Banana Pro Made My Work Lightning-Fast—Finish PowerPoints in One Day

 The best part of watching a baseball game is not only the game itself. Beer vendors at the stadiums talk about the "reality" of watching a baseball game.

Beer Vendors at Baseball Games Reveal the Unfiltered Reality Behind Hallway Pick-Ups and Drinking with Players

 Aika Kanda

 No.107] Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Every year during the year-end and New Year's holidays, I travel alone with my mother. My mother requested that I travel to a country as far away as possible before the long-distance travel becomes too painful, and that I include a train trip, so we headed for Germany and Luxembourg.

Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda’s “Year-End and New Year Trip to Germany &#038; Luxembourg (1): Don’t Underestimate Me! Edition”

 Masked Rider Revise," a popular work in the Reiwa Rider series, will celebrate its 5th anniversary in September 2026. We focus on the unique "organization" that appears in "Revise," which still boasts strong popularity today! What is the theory of organization that can be seen from it...?

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Shim Eun-kyung, the first Korean actor to win the “Kinema Junpo Best Ten” Best Actress Award, reveals the origin of her love for Japanese films.

FamilyMart in the Marketing of “Convenience Store Onigiri War” that is becoming more upscale!

Convenience Store Onigiri War” – Lawson is Frozen! 7-Eleven takes the high road!

The world is enamored with an isolated island in the sea with a population of 161 people! One out of 20 islanders is a master distiller, and the true nature of the fantastic shochu “Aochu

Playback ’06] The “Lawsuit” Fought by Huether President Kojima Against the “Falsification of Earthquake Resistance of Condominiums

Yumu Kanade Momose, who has been popular for her “cat girl” commercials, refrains from activities indefinitely due to her “underage smoking and drinking”.

Miho Takagi Aims for Historic 11th Career Medal & Women’s Ice Hockey Targets Upset Through Teamwork

Victim Blows the Whistle: 500 Million Yen Lost Under SMBC Group President’s Influence

SMBC Customer Service Responds Shockingly After 5 Billion Yen Scam by Group President

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Japan’s Pride on Ice and Snow—Special Feature on the Milan-Cortina Olympics

Japan’s Pride on Ice and Snow—Special Feature on the Milan-Cortina Olympics

Yamanashi Wildfire Burns Area Equal to 84 Tokyo Domes; Low Rainfall Raises Risk Through May

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