 Tsuyoshi Aso

 He appears in 60 movies a month and is a regular at the top of the popularity rankings. A sexy actor who looks like former Kimpuri star Hirano is said to be taking the industry by storm. When we went to talk to him, we found his life story to be quite dynamic!

Appearing in 60 movies a month! Reiya Shinonome, Reiwa&#8217;s Top Actor, is a former Tokyo Metropolitan Athlete who gets laid without a moment&#8217;s sleep!

 Takero Yui

 Hirokazu Ueno

 Shibuya Halloween in '18 saw an accident involving the overturning of a light truck. However, a near-crash involving a car driven by costumed revelers occurred. A reporter who was there will report on the situation.

Another tragedy&#8230; Costumed guests at &#8220;Shibuya Halloween&#8221; were driving out of control on &#8220;Center Street&#8221; in their cars!

 Ryu Kanzaki (1st photo)

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what this magazine was reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we introduce the "Maiko Mass Escape Incident" from the November 4, 1994 issue. It is the testimony of former maiko about the "darkness" of the Gion area.

Playback &#8217;94] &#8220;If you run away, I&#8217;ll have the yakuza after you,&#8221; Maiko who escaped from a group told of the &#8220;darkness&#8221; of the Gion area.

 Miyu Iketani

　Miyu Iketani, a female graduate student, writes about her unusual study abroad experience in the first installment of "Miyu Iketani Goes to China!

 Miyu Iketani, a former announcer who left TV Tokyo this September, will enter a graduate school in China this fall. She will be writing a series of articles about her life there for FRIDAY!　In the first installment, she writes about why she went to China.

Column series begins! Former TV TOKYO announcer Miyu Iketani reveals &#8220;Why I went to China as a newlywed.

 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster, Video Producer)

 Yuri Adachi

 Erika Karada passionately played the role of Chikusa Nagayo, a real-life female pro-wrestler, in the online drama "Queen of Extreme Evil. In the past, she suspended her entertainment activities due to an adultery scandal. She has made a full-fledged comeback. ......

Erika Karada, who revived after her affair in &#8220;Queen of Evil,&#8221; &#8220;Behind the Scenes&#8221; that convinced even Chikusa Nagayo herself.

 Shinji Hasuo

 A 25-year-old man was arrested for sexually assaulting a high school girl. He persistently approached and followed a high school girl whom he did not know. He is alleged to have taken her to an empty condominium and violently assaulted her. Here are some of the shocking photos he showed immediately after his arrest.

25-Year-Old Man Allegedly Assaulted a High School Girl in Public

 On October 16, the Koganei Police Department of the Metropolitan Police Department arrested Susumu Motohashi for sexually assaulting Ms. A, a woman in her 20s who was using a support facility for the disabled. The suspect Motohashi had been a bus driver for the facility for many years.

71-Year-Old Part-Time Employee Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Disabled Patient on Bus

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 The rivals in the party are only taking a wait-and-see attitude. The opposition parties will no longer be able to avoid a "slap in the face" from the party...

 Immediately after taking office, Prime Minister Ishiba blitzkriegly dissolved the Diet, saying, "I will ask the people for their trust. The news reports that emerged in the final stages of the election campaign proved fatal, and he suffered a historic defeat. One would have thought that the party would have moved to "get rid of Ishiba" after being confronted with "distrust.

After 65-Seat Loss, Shigeru Ishiba Foresees the Punching Bag Cabinet&#8217;s Grim Future

 Ippei Hara

 Following the dismissal of "Janpoke" Saito from Yoshimoto, Akashiya Sanma said on his radio program "Young Town Saturday" that he would "no longer carry the burden of Yoshimoto. The next day, the statement made the Internet news, and the public was worried about Sanma. ......

Akashiya Sanma Discusses “I Won&#8217;t Carry Yoshimoto” Comment Amid Scandals

 Representative of Kids Factory. He has edited several ramen books, including "Hideyuki Ishigami Ramen Selection" (Futabasha), "The Industry's Highest Authority TRY Certified Ramen Grand Prize" (Kodansha), "Ramen Saikyou Unchiku Ishigami Hideyuki" (Shinyusha), and "Solanoiro Chihiro Miyazaki's Ramen Theory" (Shibata Shoten). He loves ramen and his motto is "Be a pervert in your quest for ramen and a gentleman in your behavior.

 Masataka Sasaki

 The ramen industry has long had a "1,000-yen barrier. However, in recent years, with the soaring costs of raw materials and labor, it is no longer unusual to find ramen priced over 1,000 yen. Amid such a situation, "aburasoba" is gaining popularity among young people and students due to its cost-effectiveness.

Abura Soba&#8217; Rises as a Savior Amid Soaring Ramen Prices

 Miho Otobe

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Naotake Nakayama (Meloa)

 Seiko Imai (Canna)

 JOSEPH HOMME

 He passionately played the role of a "Showa-era deca" in the drama "D&D -Doctors and Detectives!

 Susumu Terashima is known as one of the most popular "kowamote" actors, and this year marks the 40th anniversary of his career. He says that even when his life was difficult, he never thought about quitting acting. He looks back on his life as an actor and the words of Takeshi Kitano, who provided him with emotional support.

Susumu Terajima on His Acting Journey Inspired by Takeshi Kitano

 Myung-Woo Kim

 Kyodo News

 Mao Saigo is leading the U.S. Tour's Rookie of the Year competition. Sportswriter Kim Myeong-soo looks into the secret of her breakthrough.

 The first great accomplishment in 34 years is about to be born in women's golf in the United States. Mao Saigo, who is playing in her rookie year, is currently leading the Rookie of the Year ranking. We take a closer look at the evolution of Mao Saigo, who has not only changed her game but also her "atmosphere.

Mao Saigo Shares Her Journey as She Nears a Major Milestone in U.S. Women&#8217;s Golf

 Izumi Nakagawa

 In the evening, flocks of starlings fly in so fast that the sky turns black. They sing all night long, and their voices are so loud that even when the windows are closed, they are vacuuming nearby, causing residents in the neighborhood to scream. Why are we in front of a train station, anyway?

Experts Offer Solutions for Starlings Gathering at Stations

 Serialization: The Staff Saw It! Weekly Inside story of Television

 A variety show featuring Koji Higashino, Hiromi, and Masahiro Nakai has started. Recently, TV personalities are getting younger and younger, but why are Higashino and Hiromi, who are now "around 60," getting more and more work?

Higashino and Hiromi&#8217;s New Show Marks the Return of Veteran Stars on Terrestrial TV

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 On October 28, "Tokyo International Film Festival 2024" opened in Hibiya (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) with an opening event. 211 actors and directors from Japan and abroad walked the 162-meter-long red carpet amidst cheers and applause.

Yumi Kawai, Haruka Ayase, and Kumi Takiuchi Shine in Stunning Dresses at Tokyo International Film Festival 2024

 AFLO

 The Dodgers defied most expectations to win the league championship! And to become the best in the world!

 Defying most predictions that the Phillies would win the National League championship, the Dodgers won the championship series in succession, advanced to the World Series, and won their first three games in a row. The Dodgers' rapid progress was made possible by Ohtani's "outstanding leadership." ......

Shohei Ohtani&#8217;s &#8216;Willpower&#8217; Sparks Dodgers&#8217; Unstoppable Unity and World Series Triumph

 Takahiro Kagawa

 Yuya Tegoshi has made a full comeback on terrestrial television with his appearance on "Itte Q." When this magazine asked him directly about his celebrations, he smiled. Although he smiled when this magazine directly asked him to congratulate him,...... it is still too early to say that he is fully recovered. What do the people involved think of his current activities? ......

Yuya Tegoshi’s TV Comeback: Live Debut and the Litmus Test of His Return

 It was in early October that we spotted Ringo Shiina, who is currently in the midst of his arena tour "(Live) Ringo Expo '24 - Economic Recovery -" at Tokyo Station. Sheena was carrying a flashy bright yellow travel bag and suitcase, and stood out from the crowd.

Sheena Ringo Announces First Tour in 6 Years—Shocking Photo of Her &#8216;Way Too Yellow&#8217; Luggage

 Special Interview Part1

 Actor Kenta Kiritani plays the role of a reporter for a weekly magazine in the October drama series "Qros no Onna: Scoop to Hanza" (A Madness Named "Scoop"). In this SP interview, he talks about his role, his personal life, and even a certain "fateful relationship" with FRIDAY!

Kenta Kiritani on Why He Doesn’t Take Paparazzi Precautions

 Special Talk between Mob. Suzuki and Takayuki Nakayama Part 1

 A special talk between "Nippon Wachachacha" idol Mob. Suzuki and "Street Fighter 6" director Takayuki Nakayama.

From Game Novice to Tournament Competitor: The Idol Who Got Hooked on Street Fighter 6 and Why

 Mob. Suzuki and Takayuki Nakayama Special Talk Part 2

Street Fighter 6 World Championship: ¥150 Million Prize Pool and Pro Tips for Mastering the Game!

 Special talk between Mob. Suzuki and Takayuki Nakayama, Part 3

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 Fuji TV has been effectively "banned" from the first game of this year's Japan Series, in which Softbank and DeNA are engaged in a fierce battle.

Fuji Group Rep Banned from Japan Series Sends Apology Flowers

 Yoshito Murata, Yasuko Sakaguchi, Kojiro Yamada

 A thorough survey of about 120 programs broadcast on commercial key stations from July to September reveals ...... that TV TOKYO dominated the top three spots!

 There were about 120 regular variety programs aired on commercial key stations between July 1 and September 30. FRIDAY created a "nailed-on" ranking of the programs that really caught the viewers' attention! The results were surprising...

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Appearing in 60 movies a month! Reiya Shinonome, Reiwa’s Top Actor, is a former Tokyo Metropolitan Athlete who gets laid without a moment’s sleep!

Another tragedy… Costumed guests at “Shibuya Halloween” were driving out of control on “Center Street” in their cars!

Playback ’94] “If you run away, I’ll have the yakuza after you,” Maiko who escaped from a group told of the “darkness” of the Gion area.

Column series begins! Former TV TOKYO announcer Miyu Iketani reveals “Why I went to China as a newlywed.

Erika Karada, who revived after her affair in “Queen of Evil,” “Behind the Scenes” that convinced even Chikusa Nagayo herself.

25-Year-Old Man Allegedly Assaulted a High School Girl in Public

71-Year-Old Part-Time Employee Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Disabled Patient on Bus

After 65-Seat Loss, Shigeru Ishiba Foresees the Punching Bag Cabinet’s Grim Future

Akashiya Sanma Discusses “I Won’t Carry Yoshimoto” Comment Amid Scandals

Abura Soba’ Rises as a Savior Amid Soaring Ramen Prices

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