 Isao Mori (nonfiction writer)

 Shinji Hamasaki, Junsei Todoroki (4th photo)

 It has been ten years since Ken Takakura passed away. In November of this year, a grand memorial event was held in his birthplace to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his death. What is the mystery of the "remains" that his relatives say "finally came back"?

10 Years Later: Ken Takakura&#8217;s Ashes Return to His Sister in Kitakyushu

 Jiji Press

 Masahiro Tanaka's departure from Rakuten was a surprise. He is said to be looking for a new place to play. However, Hanshin and Seibu are reluctant. His ability, which seems to have passed its peak, and his high salary are the bottlenecks. We will introduce a surprising team that is rumored to be interested in acquiring him.

Masahiro Tanaka: &#8220;There&#8217;s no place for him&#8221;&#8230;Masahiro Tanaka, who left Rakuten, &#8220;Hanshin and Seibu are reluctant to sign him&#8221;.

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 He was a hot commodity in the draft, but he turned down 12 teams and went overseas... 153 km/h as a pitcher and 45 home runs as a hitter in his high school career.

 Shoutarou Morii, a junior at Toho High School who was a hot prospect for many NPB teams, has decided to challenge the Majors after turning down 12 teams. Morii, who is taking on an unprecedented challenge, talks about his baseball career and his grand dream.

Toho High&#8217;s Shotaro Morii, With Deviation Score of 71, Challenges Prestigious Majors

 Kazuhiko Nakamura, Kumagai Kan (3rd photo), Hiroyuki Sato (4th photo)

 The "sold-out queen" who announced her name change from "Oshino Sara" last September is now making her presence felt as a two-fisted actress and calligrapher.

 Sara Oshino suddenly retired to concentrate on her acting career after rising to become a popular gravure idol. She is now active as an actress, and her talent as a "calligrapher" has blossomed and become a topic of conversation. What is the background behind her decision to retire?

Sara Oshino Embraces Sensuality of Words in Her Writing Three Years After Retiring from Gravure

 Sayuri Saito

 Rusutsu Resort in Hokkaido was voted the best ski resort in Japan in the "World Ski Awards 2024. A one-day pass for unlimited lift rides here costs 14,500 yen. This is more expensive than a one-day passport at a Disney resort.

Hokkaido Ski Resort Raises One-Day Lift Ticket to 14,500 Yen Surpassing Disney Resort

 The defendant, who appeared in court with blonde hair, false eyelashes, long pink nails, and pinwheels, exploited the victim for 300,000 yen by saying, "I want to be tested for STDs and have sexual intercourse with you. The whole story of the organized crime was told.

Blonde Woman Extorts 300,000 Yen in Fake STD Test Scam Linked to Crime Group

 Kyodo News

 Former idol Ami Suzuki, who gained popularity under the nickname "Ami~go," has begun to make her presence felt as a mamatare (mother's celebrity). Why do so many mothers share her views on child rearing and mothers' problems in women's fashion magazines and on YouTube?

Ami Suzuki&#8217;s Rise as a New Mama Talent Critic After Mikitty&#8217;s Success

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 Pasya/Afro

 Governor Motohiko Saito of Hyogo Prefecture resigned due to allegations of power harassment and was elected in a "re-election". It is said that Mr. Takashi Tachibana of the NHK party, who ran in the same election, greatly assisted in his revival. ......

Tachibana&#8217;s Lies and “Old Media” Mistakes in Saito&#8217;s Re-election

 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster, Video Producer)

 Kei Kato

 Yuriyan Retriever is a pin-up comedian who also showed her talent as an actor in the online drama "Queen of Evil. She is now heading to the U.S. with her "medal" from the hit TV drama. ......

Yuriyan Retriever Takes on &#8216;Dual Career&#8217; as Comedian and Actor, Becoming the Shohei Ohtani of Entertainment

 Keisuke Nishi

 In early November, Akira Kawashima, 45, of Kirin, was spotted walking at a brisk pace in Akasaka, Tokyo! In September, "Lavit! has surpassed 1.5 million TVer subscribers in September, and Kawashima's rapid progress continues unabated.

Akira Kawashima’s Solo Stop After “Love it!”

 Shinji Hasuo

 A 27-year-old man was arrested for sexually assaulting a woman in her 20s. He pretended to help a woman who had fallen down while intoxicated, brought her to a park, and committed the crime. This is the whole story of the disgusting crime by a man who roamed around the area on a bicycle.

27-Year-Old Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Drunk Woman After Pretending to Help

 Asami In (nonfiction writer)

 Why I am Hugged by Someone Other Than My Husband" by Yuichiro Tamaki and Sarina Suzuki

 Yuichiro Tamaki and Sarina Suzuki...... no matter how risky it may seem, reports of celebrity infidelity never cease. We interviewed some of the "shitawives" who are into adultery to find out what they really think about it. ......

Why a Wife Seeks More Than Romance in Married Circles

 Hiroki Tomomatsu (Nonfiction writer)

 A craft beer made by female university students was born, which is quite unusual. Sugiyama Jogakuen University in Aichi Prefecture has created its own original craft beer. What is this fruity beer created under the slogan of "making beer that women want to drink"?

Craft Beer by Female Students from Sugiyama Jogakuen University, Nagoya

 The fire at the home of Kuniko Inoguchi, a member of the Diet, shocked the public with shocking images. On December 1, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department announced that Inoguchi's husband Takashi (80 years old), a professor emeritus at the University of Tokyo, and her eldest daughter (33 years old) were among the dead. ......

Kuniko Inoguchi&#8217;s Fire Scene Shadow Image Made Unavailable After Family Complaints

 Shima Sota

 About 10 days before actress Mitsuki Takahata (32) and actor Masaki Okada (35) announced their marriage, this magazine saw Takahata at the peak of her happiness.

Mitsuki Takahata Heads to Husband Masaki Okada&#8217;s Apartment After a Night Out with Actor Friends

 Yusuke Kondo (1st), Shinji Sakamoto (2nd), Yasuko Sakaguchi (3rd, 4th)

 It has been announced that Nana Seino will play the lead role in "119 Emergency Call", the first drama series to be broadcast on the January 9, 2013 season. The reason for her decision to move from the agency she had been with for 11 years in May 2010 was a hot topic of conversation.

Seino Nana Dares to Bare: Her Bold Love Scene and First Lead Role in a Monday 9 p.m. Drama

 Hiroyuki Komatsu (2nd, 4th, and 7th photos)

 APA, which is on a path of super-expansion, Toyoko INN, which is going back to its roots, Lutoyoin, the king of roadside hotels, Dormy Inn, which is winning in service, Super Hotel, which is health-conscious, and others

 Business hotels" have long been a popular choice for business travelers. Now that inbound demand has surged after the COVID-19 crisis, the industry is once again undergoing a period of change not seen since the bursting of the bubble economy. Here we introduce the latest developments in the business hotel industry and the art of budget accommodation.

New Strategy for 10,000 Yen Stays: Business Hotels&#8217; Latest Trends &#038; Tips

 Masayoshi Katayama

 The "2024 International Aerospace Exhibition" showcased cutting-edge drones. The most interesting exhibits were unmanned weapons that have been deployed on the Ukrainian front, including a drone that uses AI to devise its own flight routes and a 150 km/h self-destruct mechanism (......). The following is a report on its amazing performance.

Self-Thinking Military Drones: 150 km/h Kamikaze Capabilities

 Kazuhiko NAKAMURA

 Serials: The Staff Saw It All! Weekly Inside story of Television

 NHK announced that it will resume the use of talents from the former Johnny's office in its programs. The late Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault scandal brought to light, resulting in a string of cancellations of programs and commercials by the agency's talent, but the subsequent compensation and measures taken to prevent a recurrence of the scandal are being evaluated.

Comeback and Re-Evaluation of Former Johnny&#8217;s Talent

 Takeshi Kinugawa (Saito) and Takayuki Ogawauchi (Ishimaru)

 Governor Motohiko Saito of Hyogo Prefecture resigned over allegations of power harassment and decided to run for re-election. However, Governor Saito and the PR company representative were criminally charged by the Kobe District Public Prosecutors Office and the Hyogo Prefectural Police. In the midst of all this, Shinji Ishimaru, who is moving to form a new party, has been affected. ......

Shinji Ishimaru&#8217;s New Party Launches Amid Concerns Over Seed Planting and Stealthy SNS Tactics

 Ichiro Takatsuka

 Former "AKB48" member Yui Yokoyama and Shota Gokami of Junrei have announced their marriage, and FRIDAY scooped their "living together in a townhouse" this fall. Here is a look back at the lovey-dovey dating scenes of the two new family members.

Yui Yokoyama &#038; Shota Gogami Tie the Knot – From High-Rise Life to Marriage!

 Yuria Fukatsuki

 Before and after his reappointment as governor, Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito has been dogged by allegations. Some have pointed out that the former Unification Church may have supported Saito. Suzuki Aito explains.

The former Unification Church supports Governor Motohiko Saito!&#8221; Suzuki Eito explains the meaning of the yell sent by the believers&#8217; volunteers.

 Shinji Hamasaki

 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 Mr. Shigeo Nagashima's passionate instruction at a baseball school for boys held in Chiba Prefecture in November 2002.

Playback &#8217;14] &#8220;Swing and Boom, Hit and Shoo! Shigeo Nagashima gives &#8220;hot-blooded guidance&#8221; to boys.

 Jiji Press (1st photo)Getty Images

 Women's World Cup Ski Jumping Opens with a Tough Start, but Still Looking Up--Sarah Takanashi, the Ace of 63 Wins in Women's World Cup Ski Jumping

 The Women's World Cup of Ski Jumping has begun, and ace skier Sara Takanashi, who has won a total of 63 races in the event, made her debut. She has a lot of work to do, including her landing posture, due to the knee injury she sustained last season, but her jumps showed her determination to get on the podium at the Olympics.

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10 Years Later: Ken Takakura’s Ashes Return to His Sister in Kitakyushu

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Toho High’s Shotaro Morii, With Deviation Score of 71, Challenges Prestigious Majors

Sara Oshino Embraces Sensuality of Words in Her Writing Three Years After Retiring from Gravure

Hokkaido Ski Resort Raises One-Day Lift Ticket to 14,500 Yen Surpassing Disney Resort

Blonde Woman Extorts 300,000 Yen in Fake STD Test Scam Linked to Crime Group

Ami Suzuki’s Rise as a New Mama Talent Critic After Mikitty’s Success

Tachibana’s Lies and “Old Media” Mistakes in Saito’s Re-election

Yuriyan Retriever Takes on ‘Dual Career’ as Comedian and Actor, Becoming the Shohei Ohtani of Entertainment

Akira Kawashima’s Solo Stop After “Love it!”

27-Year-Old Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Drunk Woman After Pretending to Help

Why a Wife Seeks More Than Romance in Married Circles

Craft Beer by Female Students from Sugiyama Jogakuen University, Nagoya

Kuniko Inoguchi’s Fire Scene Shadow Image Made Unavailable After Family Complaints

Mitsuki Takahata Heads to Husband Masaki Okada’s Apartment After a Night Out with Actor Friends

Seino Nana Dares to Bare: Her Bold Love Scene and First Lead Role in a Monday 9 p.m. Drama

New Strategy for 10,000 Yen Stays: Business Hotels’ Latest Trends & Tips

Self-Thinking Military Drones: 150 km/h Kamikaze Capabilities

Comeback and Re-Evaluation of Former Johnny’s Talent

Shinji Ishimaru’s New Party Launches Amid Concerns Over Seed Planting and Stealthy SNS Tactics

Yui Yokoyama & Shota Gogami Tie the Knot – From High-Rise Life to Marriage!

The former Unification Church supports Governor Motohiko Saito!” Suzuki Eito explains the meaning of the yell sent by the believers’ volunteers.

Playback ’14] “Swing and Boom, Hit and Shoo! Shigeo Nagashima gives “hot-blooded guidance” to boys.

Sara Takanashi, the ace with 63 wins in total, is finally ready to go… “Determined flight” to the Milan Cortina Olympics!