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 Hinako Shibuno appeared at the first pitch ceremony in Shizuoka Prefecture before the Evian Championship, the fourth round of the U.S. women's golf majors, was held on July 11. She has been on a roll this season, finishing in the top 10 in two majors, but the reason for her success lies in the stability of her swing.

Hinako Shibuno&#8217;s Bright Smile and Successful Season Start

 Yusuke Kondo

 Last year, the Johnny's office was stripped of its perpetrator's name and all the other colors of Johnny Kitagawa. The talents who were forced to change their group names seem to have had a mixed performance since then. What are the reasons for this?

EIGHT and WEST Operating Normally, While Only Timelesz Faces Renaming Amidst Reasons Behind Three Former Johnny&#8217;s Groups&#8217; Fate

 Born in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. At the age of 31, he became a reporter for FRIDAY and has reported numerous scoops. Since then, he has continued to work mainly for weekly magazines. Currently he also appears on TV and radio as a commentator.

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (Entertainment Journalist)

 Ippei Hara

 In the April season drama "Believe," Takuya Kimura plays a businessman at a general contracting company who is framed for a crime and goes on the run. Kimura has been criticized for his role as "Kimura Takuya no matter what he plays," a criticism that even Kimura himself has expressed his concerns about. ......

Kimura Takuya&#8217;s Role in &#8216;Believe&#8217; Reflects Star Status Despite Typecasting Criticism

 Satoru Ota

 Keiichi Wagatsuma

 Maruchan Yakisoba, a longtime seller that has been on the market since November 1975, is about to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Despite its familiarity, or perhaps because it is so familiar, there are many things about Maruchan Yakisoba that we have never paid attention to and may not even be aware of.

The Secret Behind Maruchan Yakisoba 3 Servings, a Long-Standing Bestseller Celebrating Its 50th Anniversary Next Year

 Diesuke Takahashi

 Maki Sakai was chosen as the fourth Re-House Girl for Mitsui's Re-House, and came into the limelight with the line "I'm going to be completely beautiful" in the commercial. In the movie in which she starred in 2008, she and Shingo Tsurumi performed a fully nude and wet scene, which surprised many fans.

Commercial Star in &#8216;I Will Definitely Become Beautiful&#8217; Does Nude Scene: Maki Sakai&#8217;s Acting Journey

 About a week after the House of Councillors passed a bill to revise the Political Funds Control Law, Hiroshige Seko, a member of the Diet who left the Liberal Democratic Party due to the back taxes issue, held a party at a luxury hotel in Tokyo. What did he have to say to the attendees?

Mr. Abe&#8217;s Divine Voice and Seko&#8217;s Candid Words at the First ¥20,000 Party

 Miyu Kurusu is a freelance writer. Her main areas of expertise are humanities, social issues, and subcultures, and she is active in reporting and writing articles for magazines, newspapers, the Internet, and other media. She is the author of numerous books.

 Miyu Kurusu

General Manager, 1st Software Development Division, SNK Co. Advanced Software Development Division 
Joined SNK in 1993. He was involved in the development of various fighting games such as "FATAL FURY" and "Dragon and Tiger Fist" series. Since 2014, he has been overseeing SNK's fighting game projects as a producer in the development studio at the Osaka headquarters, including "KOF XIV", "SAMURAI SPIRITS", "KOF XV", and "FATAL FURY: CITY OF THE WOLVES", which will be released in 2025. His hobbies include fishing and puzzle solving games.

 Yasuyuki Oda

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 The fighting game boom is back!　Following the much talked-about "Street Fighter 6", the "FATAL FURY" series is coming back after 26 years!　We interviewed SNK's producer to find out how it came about and the secret story behind the development of the new game.

SNK Producer Reveals Secrets Behind 26-Year Comeback of Fatal Fury

 In late June, TBS announcer Yuko Wakabayashi was in Tokyo to cover Renho, who finished third in the Tokyo gubernatorial election held on July 7. Wearing a "San Japo" armband, she attempted to "crash the election," and the results are available at .......

Yuko Wakabayashi Determined Coverage with Sanja Po Armband in Tokyo Gubernatorial Election

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (Kaho, Haruka Kiminami)

 Mikako Ichikawa, Haruka Kiminami, Kotone Furukawa, Hanashi Ono, Nozomi Morita, Kaho ...... Dramas become more interesting when they play the heroine's best friend or sister.

 Drama watchers held a roundtable discussion! Dramas would be more interesting if they played the heroine's "best friend" or "sister"! We talk about the "2nd and 3rd best actresses" whose acting skills are too good to be true.

The Presence That Eats Up Lead Roles and the Amazing Acting of Supporting Actresses in the 2nd to 3rd Lead Positions

 Keisuke Nishi

 On July 8, Erina Mano updated her SNS. She reported the birth of her first child with husband Gaku Shibasaki. FRIDAY" reported on their "horse shabu-shabu" date two days before their wedding reception on July 14. A look back.

Pre-Wedding Horse Suki Shabu Dinner Celebrates Gaku Shibasaki and Erika Mano&#8217;s First Child with Date Photos

 Writes articles on entertainment, movies, Hollywood information, etc., including the web magazine "Plus Alpha Today". Member of the Japan Film Pen Club.

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

 Hollywood star Brad Pitt has been involved in a bitter custody battle with Angelina Jolie. His children have been taking the surname "Pidd" from their names one after another, but behind the scenes, ......

Hand in Hand in Public Sixty-Year-Old Brad Pitt Appears with Girlfriend at F1 Circuit Third Marriage Imminent

 Fuji Television Network's newest announcer, Maaya Miyamoto, made her debut as a weathercaster on "Live News It! as a weathercaster. Just before her debut, she was playing with Gachapin and had a big smile on her face. She was also performing well on the show.

Gachapin&#8217;s Tender Moment with Fuji TV&#8217;s Mayu Miyamoto Before “It” Debut

 Takayuki Ogawauchi (Shinji Ishimaru)

 The Tokyo gubernatorial election was held on July 7. One of the major factors that helped him win the vote was the presence of the "Ishimaru madam," a group of women who are known as "Ishimaru madam," or "madam Ishimaru. What is the power of their "guesswork"?

Purple T-Shirt Group Ishimaru Madams Boosts Shinji Ishimaru&#8217;s National Profile Despite Election Loss

 The "accounts receivable system" of bill payment has become a problem in the host industry. Although it has been banned in all stores since April of this year, it is said to still continue to exist under different names and methods. We take a closer look at the latest developments in Kabukicho.

Scout Natural Rebranded as Smile Amidst Unchecked Expansion

 Takuma Arimura

 Another foolish act of a police maniac has been uncovered. Shogo Nouzuka, of Takaishi City, Osaka Prefecture, was arrested on suspicion of forgery and use of official documents for questioning four men using a fake police identification book. The arrest stemmed from an act of forgery of a driver's license.

Police Enthusiast&#8217;s Forgery Fiasco with Fake License and Phony ID

 Naoki Morita/Afro Sports

 Junya Ito, a former member of Japan's national soccer team, has been accused of forcing two women to perform sexual acts on him without their consent. He has filed false charges against the two women who accused him, and both Ito and the women have been referred to prosecutors, but there is a strong possibility that the charges will not be dropped. ......

Junya Ito&#8217;s National Team Comeback Possible if Not Charged

 Motoko Abegawa is a freelance writer, mainly for the Web. He 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

 Kenji Kawato

 Entries for the "M-1 Grand Prix 2024" have begun. Masaji Maeda, who has been involved in the production staff and preliminary judging panel since the first M-1 Grand Prix and has also worked as a broadcaster and training school instructor for over 25 years, looks back on last year's M-1 Grand Prix.

Former Star Comedian Reveals Why Comedians Fail in Choosing Acts

 Eddie Reader, who became a world-famous singer with "Perfect" in 1988, visited Japan. After the live performance, he was surrounded by "uncle" fans. Eddie, who has a "soothing voice," asked the crowd, "Remember me?" Eddie Reeder, who has a "healing voice," called out to the audience.

Eddi Reader&#8217;s 1980s Japan Tour Included Street Performances in Shibuya, Tokyo

 A series of sexual assaults on women have been reported at a hotel on the South Korean resort island of Jeju. In some cases, the suspects are hotel employees. We report in detail on the disgusting stories they told to the police and the trouble they got into.

Sexual Assault Suspect Claims Victims Agreed Not to Resist at South Korean Resort

 Kojiro Yamada

 Yuu Abiru announced her independence from HORIPRO, to which she had belonged for 24 years. Despite her departure at the end of last year, the fact that the announcement was made only six months after her departure has led to a lot of speculation... ......

Abiru Yu&#8217;s Delayed Horipro Departure Raises Concerns Amid Controversies

 Yoshito Murata

 She has appeared in a succession of TV dramas since the year before last, including her first starring role in Fuji's Gekkan 9 series with "366 Days.

 Alice Hirose has continued to appear in romantic dramas since the year before last. While her younger sister Suzu Hirose was active, she was unable to decide on her own direction, and at one point was so distressed that she even considered retiring from show business. After 16 years of hard work, she has established herself as a "drama actress...

Alice Hirose and Maeda Go Atsushi Seen Together in Taito Ward Park

 From Company F's official website (Mr. Lee)

 Ground investigation has also started.

 The former headquarters office of the "Takumi Gumi" was located in the middle of the entertainment district in Minami, Osaka. Company H purchased the land and building last April, but a Taiwanese developer has newly purchased the property. The property has a lot of controversy, but what is the Chinese company's goal...

Developer&#8217;s Strategy in Acquiring Osaka Yakuza HQ for ¥600 Million

 Shinji Hasuo

 A 22-year-old mother was arrested for dumping her baby just after birth into a trash can. She put it naked in a plastic bag. Although the baby was not fatal, it could have died from the extreme heat. The following is a detailed account of the mother's statement to the police and the motive for the crime.

Mother Abandons her Newborn baby in Trash During Heatwave

 Michio Kurose

 Over 900,000 votes cast in this season's All-Star fan balloting

 Masayoshi Tanaka of NIHAM was the overwhelming favorite in this season's All-Star fan balloting. His life story of awakening after experiencing a long period of low points since becoming a professional baseball player is gaining sympathy. Here is a look back at his tumultuous baseball career in his own words.

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