 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 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)

 Nao Matsushita's "Sky Castle," in which she plays the role of a housewife with unbridled desire and ambition, has become a hot topic of conversation. It has been a long time since Matsushita has played a "classy" role, but this is her first good one. Here are some pictures of the "real" Matsushita, who really is "classy.

Nao Matsushita Perfectly Fits Role in &#8220;Sky Castle&#8221; as Protagonist with Exposed Desires Elegant Images of Her Real Self

 Ippei Hara

 JUMP" has been experiencing a rush of marriages. JUMP" are getting married one after another, and while many people are congratulating them, some fans seem to have mixed feelings. What is happening to the group that was once so highly anticipated as the "post-Arashi" group?

Reason Why ‘Hey! Say! JUMP’ Didn&#8217;t Become the Next Arashi Amid Marriage Rush

 Taguchi Yuji

 Yusei Kikuchi, who made his first pitching appearance with the Astros from the Blue Jays, has been a big hit with his hip-first pitching technique, which allows him to strike out eight consecutive batters!

 Yusei Kikuchi, who was traded from the Blue Jays to the Astros in a surprise move, threw a great pitch in his first start against the Rays, striking out eight consecutive batters, tying a team record. An expert in motion analysis gives an in-depth look at the strengths and challenges of Kikuchi's form!

Yusei Kikuchi Transfers to Astros from Blue Jays Showcases Hip-First Delivery and Natural Flexibility

 On the 16th of this month, typhoon No. 7 approached the Kanto region, and the Shinkansen bullet train service between Nagoya and Tokyo was suspended for the entire day. Every year, typhoons cause tremendous damage in various regions. Now, research is underway to generate electricity by harnessing the energy of typhoons.

The Possibility of Embracing Typhoons for Ultimate Wind Power

 Toshikatsu Taguchi

 With Prime Minister Kishida's announcement that he will not run for the LDP presidency, the LDP presidential election has suddenly become a crowded race. The LDP is hoping to find a president who can dispel the negative image of the LDP, such as the Unification Church issue and the alleged money laundering scandal, but Koizumi Shinjiro, who is said to be a major contender, has been ......

Shinjiro Koizumi Faces Greater Challenge in Securing Wife&#8217;s Permission Than in Gathering Supporters for Party Leadership Election

 Tsuyoshi Aso

 This June, for the first time in history, a Japanese racer echoed the Kimigayo at Imola, the sacred place of F1. The young racer, who was just 17 years old, was the first one to run through the legendary corner where a statue of Ayrton Senna stands.

17-Year-Old Racer Nicknamed ‘Robot’ Makes History with First Japanese National Anthem at Imola F1

 Takashi Inoue

 A railroad schedule is a "train operation chart" on a sheet of paper that shows the operation of all trains on a route. The process of making this chart involves the wisdom and efforts of not only the person in charge but also all departments of the railroad company.

How Railway Timetables Showcase Efforts to Speed Up and Increase Passenger Numbers

 Afro (Trump) Kyodo News (Harris)

 Either way......Confusing U.S. presidential race, the over-the-top snide remark "Harris suddenly became black" is just the tip of the iceberg!

 Vice President Harris expresses his displeasure with former President Trump's "rhetoric. The over-the-top abuse "Harris suddenly became black" is just the tip of the iceberg, and there are many more outbursts and delusions to come. In the confused presidential race, will the king of rhetoric be reelected...

Former President Trump Faces Backlash for Shocking Offensive and Delusional Remarks

 Sota Shima

 Japan's blackest gravure idol goes to her "love nest" after work - Devotion witnessed only by FRIDAY just before the Paris Olympics

 Abe Hifumi won the gold medal in the men's 66kg judo event at the Paris Olympics for the second consecutive time. Behind his remarkable achievement must have been the devoted support of his "beloved" Rina Hashimoto. Just before the Paris Olympics, FRIDAY witnessed...

Rina Hashimoto Supports Gold Medalist Hifumi Abe

 Yuri Adachi (3rd photo)

 In late July, we spotted DAIGO coming out of a sports club in Tokyo. He was dressed in a luxury brand and looked cool in the intense heat. He also has his own cooking show and is now a very popular celebrity among housewives!

46-Year-Old DAIGO Shows Style and Dedication in Sports Club Amid Summer Heat

 Kyodo News

 The mother's first trial was held in the abusive death of a 6-year-old girl. The abuse was horrific. She stripped her naked, scolded her in a graveyard in the middle of the night, beat her face, and forced her to stand up until dawn. The following is the full story of the unforgivable crimes.

Mother of Abused 6-Year-Old Girl Makes Astonishing Claims in Court

 Reuters/Afro Xinhua/Afro AFP/Afro CFoto/Afro Featurechina/Afro

 Here is the wisdom of surviving tough and resilient in the midst of record high temperatures.

 China is suffering from record-breaking heat more than Japan. China's "measures against extreme heat" to survive the extreme heat are unique. The Chinese have a missile containing an artificial rainfall agent that sprays a large amount of water, which is inhaled by elephants, to keep cool... There may be something to be learned from the resilient Chinese people.

Extreme Heatwave in China with Temperatures Reaching 44°C Triggers Unconventional Measures Dealing with the Heat

 The movie adaptation of Fuji Television's popular variety show, "Escape from Japan: The Movie," has opened in theaters and has been met with harsh reviews. Some people at the station are asking, "Why did they make a movie of it?" .......

Questions Arise Within Fuji TV About the Decision to Turn &#8216;Run for Money&#8217; into a Movie Amid Criticism of Its Screening Experience

 Shu Nishihara

 The staff saw it all! Behind the Scenes of Weekly TV

 The popular variety show "New Key" hosted the "FNS 27-Hour TV: Japan's Most Enjoyable School Festival! which was hosted by the popular variety show "New Kagi," seems to have been well received. In particular, the host of the show, Rohin, received rave reviews and contributed to the viewer ratings. The "Seventh Generation of Comedy" is being reevaluated.

Revival of the Seventh Generation of Comedy Led by Soshina

 Yoshio Tsunoda/Afro

 Yoshimasa Iwahashi, a former member of the comedy duo "Plus Minus" who was effectively "fired" from Yoshimoto Kogyo due to his posts on social networking sites, confesses that his pay has increased 14 times since he became independent. He confesses that his pay has increased 14 times since he became independent. He expressed his dissatisfaction with Yoshimoto. ......

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Shohei Ohtani Chasing Unprecedented 50-50 Feat

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

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

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

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The Possibility of Embracing Typhoons for Ultimate Wind Power

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Revival of the Seventh Generation of Comedy Led by Soshina

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