 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

 Afro (1st photo) Kyodo News (3rd photo) Takeo Yui (2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th photos)

 Two years ago in July, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot during a speech, and nine months later Prime Minister Kishida was attacked. What does a highly skilled bodyguard, whose clients include foreign royalty, make of the reality that twice in one year a prime ministerial-level dignitary has been attacked?

Experts in VIP Protection Sound Alarm Over Scene Examination of Former Prime Minister Abe and Prime Minister Kishida

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 The "Prince of Sangenjaya," who broke his monopoly on all the Shogi titles, is still immersed in Shogi after his accomplishment.

 FRIDAY interviewed Sho Ito in his hometown of Sangenjaya, where he won all the Shogi titles and defeated Sota Fujii, the 22-time consecutive champion! How was he able to beat the seven-time champion? The new Eio reveals his story.

Why Ito Takumi, the New King of New Wisdom, Beat Sota Fujii, the Seven Crowns

 Asahi Shimbun / Jiji Press, Kyodo News, Afro

 The defendant was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a hit-and-run accident that killed and injured four people in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture. The defendant had been to two izakayas (Japanese-style pubs) just before the accident. However, he denied part of the crime, saying he thought he hit an electric pole. What was the serious lie he told to the owner of the tavern?

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 Talented actress Yu-chami will release her 2nd photo book on September 4 (Wed.)! Here is a sneak peek of her trip spent on Miyako Island, which she visited for the first time!

 Talented actress Yu-chami will release her 2nd photo book on September 4 (Wed.)! Here are some scenes from her trip to Miyako Island, which she visited for the first time!

Yuuchami&#8217;s 2nd Photobook Announced Behind the Scenes in Miyakojima

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K-1 girl who is both a black belt in Shorinji and a gal model&#8230;&#8230;.Kaho Namikita&#8217;s &#8220;super cute&#8221; high kick is captured!

 Yoshito Murata (Meguro), Kazuhiko Nakamura (Raoul), Takero Shibata (Mukai)

 Snow Man is the only group from STARTO that currently has its own TV show on TBS, but for some reason Fuji TV has recently started to promote the members of the group. The reason for this can be found at .......

Fuji TV Begins Strategically Promoting Snow Man Members Meguro Ren, Mukai Koji, Raoul and Watanabe Shota

 In addition to his own idol activities, Tadayoshi Okura of SUPER EIGHT (formerly Kanjani Eight) has been producing junior members of his office in recent years. One of his junior idols is now under fire.

Kansai Junior, Which Tadayoshi Okura is Pushing hard, Has Come Under Fire

 There is an uproar in the Korean entertainment industry. A famous actor and representative of a theater school has been accused of sexually assaulting a student. He has continued to teach his students even after being indicted at home. What is the content of the shocking video taken by the victim?

South Korean Drama School Director Allegedly Continued Teaching After Sexual Assault Accusations Shocking Video Reveals

 Kojiro Yamada

 From Azabu Juban with her best friend in show business, Rin Takanashi, and two beautiful women. ......

 One night in early June, two beautiful women were standing on a street in Azabu Juban. They were actress Yuriko Yoshitaka and actress Rin Takanashi, whom she professes to be her best friend. The two are known for their love of alcohol. They were a little blushed, perhaps a little tipsy...

Blushing Face with Close Friend Declared Yuriko Yoshitaka, Star of &#8216;Hikaru Kimi e&#8217;, Heads Off Slightly Tipsy

 Wakako Takou

 In Jingu Gaien, Hibiya Park, and other places in Tokyo, trees are being cut down at a rapid pace. Whenever such felling of trees is mentioned, the counterargument that "Tokyo is becoming greener" is invariably raised.

Discomfort Over Tokyo&#8217;s Greenery Increase Amid Jingu Gaien and Hibiya Park Redevelopment

 Ippei Hara

 It has been six months since "Downtown" Hitoshi Matsumoto announced that he would be taking a break from show business. His partner, Masako Hamada, was worried about his one-man MC duties on "Wednesday's Downtown" and "Downtown DX," but he is reportedly enjoying a "brighter atmosphere in the studio than before....

Downtown’s Masatoshi Hamada Surrounded by Program Staff Beams with Smile

 AFLO

 He is now hitting home runs at a pace of 50 per year! The Triple Crown is about to become a reality. The engine is running at full throttle to win the Triple Crown and become the world's No. 1 baseball player!

 Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers has been hitting in June again this year, and it seems that he has been in his element for a month. He is now hitting home runs at a pace of 50 per year, and is he really on track to win the Triple Crown? What is the reason for his "maxing out" according to an expert?

Shohei Ohtani&#8217;s June Surge with 12 Home Runs and Peak Form Thanks to Steady Right Shoulder and Firm Jaw

 A group of Kabukicho hosts were arrested for pimping a 19-year-old girl to a soapland in order to collect accounts receivable. This article reports in detail on the unceasing cases of malicious hosts and accounts receivable.

Kabukicho Host Brothers&#8217; Malicious Scheme Leads 19-Year-Old Girl to Sex Shop

 Friday Mystery Investigation Team Report: 30 or so sightings in the vicinity of Harumi Flag and other tower blocks. ......

 Mysterious key boxes" are secretly becoming a hot topic on SNS and other social networking sites. A number of unidentified key boxes have been placed on utility poles and other locations in the Tokyo Bay area, adding to the mystery. When we interviewed a person who is already working on the problem...

Mysterious Key Boxes in Tokyo Bay Area Rapidly Increasing What&#8217;s Their Purpose

 Shima Sota

 Tomonori Jinnai "snapped" at Nagano for his persistent teasing on Fuji Television's "Sanma's Comedy Improvement Committee" and drew laughter. He managed to make it to the OA by bringing it to laughter. ......

Tomonori Jinnai Concerned About Temperature Difference with Viewers in Nagano Majigire Incident

 Gal model Miricham makes her first gravure appearance in FRIDAY!

 Gal model Miri Chamu makes her first appearance in FRIDAY's gravure magazine!

Mirichamu&#8217;s Morning Drama Appearance Speaks Out on Heisei Gyaru Culture

 Masao Kurihara

 Hiroyuki Komatsu (1st photo)

 Exclusive Interview] Former Japan national team midfielder, who played for Kashiwa Reysol and other clubs, enters a new business world with his wife, TV Asahi announcer Keiko Hisatomi.

 Yuki Otsu, a former member of Japan's national soccer team who retired last year, has become a director of a luxury watch store in Ginza! His "love of watches" led him to a unique career change! He and his wife, TV Asahi's Keiko Hisatomi, are now working together in a new business world...

Imagined Soccer World&#8217;s Positive Figure Yuki Otsu Transitions to Director of Ginza High-End Watch Store

 On June 26 and 27, K-pop girl group "NewJeans" successfully held their first Tokyo Dome concert. However, there were whispers about "something" behind the glamorous stage performance, which was enthusiastically received by 90,000 spectators. ......

The Issue Casting a Shadow on NewJeans at Tokyo Dome

 Masayoshi Katayama

 Politicians are seriously trying to find out more about unidentified phenomena and extraterrestrial life. The group has 88 members, including such big names as Shigeru Ishiba and Shinjiro Koizumi. A key Diet member confesses the behind-the-scenes story behind the launch.

Big Names Including Shigeru Ishiba and Shinjiro Koizumi Join Efforts in UFO Research Inside the Formation of the UFO Parliamentary League

 Yuri Adachi Masaharu Uemoto Masatoshi Okamura Takahiro Kagawa Takahiro Kikuchi Koichi Yuzoku Takeo Kondo Yusuke Sakaguchi Yasuko Sato Hiroyuki Nakamura Kazuhiko Higuchi Takuo

 Takashi Sorimachi sang "POISON," the theme song for the popular TV drama "GTO," at Fuji Television's "FNS Song Festival. His relationship with his wife, actress Nanako Matsushima, was ranked No. 1 in a survey conducted in May of this year as the "ideal couple. ......

Takashi Sorimachi&#8217;s Surprising Side Revealed to Wife Nanako Matsushima

 Popular Actresses' Wide 'True Faces in Early Summer

 A beautiful woman walking at an intersection with a high-brand bag slung over her shoulder, wearing a monotone outfit, was actress Suzu Hirose in Shibuya. Although Hirose continues to reign supreme as a young actress, she is surprisingly prone to ups and downs in her mood.

Suzu Hirose&#8217;s Nighttime Shibuya Descent with Vuitton on Her Shoulder

 This year has seen a rush of marriages among Japanese celebrities. It seems that they are taking great care in reporting their marriages, considering the feelings of their fans. In the midst of all this, NEWS Koyama's deliberate and too much appeal as a newlywed has drawn the ire of fans.

NEWS Koyama Shares Honeymoon Photos with AAA&#8217;s Uno on Social Media Fans React Strongly to This Unprecedented Event

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Daisuke Iwasaki/Afro

 The Tokyo gubernatorial election has entered its final stages. The candidate who is stalling the race is former House of Councillors member Renho.

Why Candidate Renho Experienced an Unexpected Slowdown in the Final Stages of the Tokyo Gubernatorial Election

 Shigeki Sato, Shinji Hasuo

 The first trial for the case of a stand-in at an Internet cafe in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, was held. The defendant committed a similar incident in '12. The shocking true face of the man, as told by acquaintances. 19 years old, married off, and a habit of falsehoods. ...... The defendant's life, which was covered with falsehoods, is introduced.

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