 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 New Year's Big Talk [Part 1

 Hidehiko Ishizuka of "Honjamaka" has established a firm position as a comedian and gourmet reporter, and Hideyuki Nakayama has served as an MC on many programs. These two comrades-in-arms, who have shared many hardships and joys, look back on their encounters.

Hidehiko Ishizuka and Hideyuki Nakayama are actually classmates! The two men who met more than 40 years ago and shared many hardships together talk about &#8220;Our Youth

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Takeshi Kinugawa (1st photo)

 The House of Representatives election will be held on February 8. Prime Minister Takaichi is believed to have decided to go ahead with the election because of his cabinet's high approval rating, which has led to predictions of a major victory for the LDP, but these predictions of a major victory are beginning to look shaky. What is happening to the LDP now?

Has Prime Minister Takaichi &#8220;cut off&#8221; the people who are suffering from high prices&#8230; His true nature as manifested in his stance on the food consumption tax, an issue in the election?

 Shinsuke Sakai

 Shinji Hasuo

 Shinichi Sato, a professor at the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine, was arrested on suspicion of bribery. In May last year, a civil suit was filed against him by the Japan Cosmetics Association, the bribing party, demanding compensation for damages and other claims. We report the full story.

Former Professor of the University of Tokyo&#8217;s Graduate School of Law, who was arrested, threatened to &#8220;eliminate him from society.&#8221; The entire &#8220;astonishing demand&#8221; as seen in the complaint.

 Kyodo News

 The Sangseito, together with the People's Democratic Party of Japan, created a great sensation in last year's Upper House election. In this year's lower house election, Representative Kamiya is showing his "aggressive" stance by fielding candidates in 182 constituencies. ......

General Election Report] Fiercely opposing the treatment of &#8220;Hare for Takaichi&#8221; The ambition of Sohei Kamiya, the representative of the Sangyo Party, who has been retained in 182 electoral districts

 In mid-January, Nana Suganuma, a popular female golfer, took on an unusual challenge: she gave a stunning performance as an "idol," attracting 500 fans. Here is a report on the live performance.

She also performed her debut song! Popular golfer Nana Suganuma shows off her impressive performance in the &#8220;Idol Challenge

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 Will the "chaos" LDP vs. the "magical merger" centrist reform coalition reach a "single majority" without the reliable Komei vote?

 On January 27, the election for the House of Representatives was announced. The election will be held on February 8. FRIDAY asked three experts to predict the outcome of the disputed lower house election. What are the results?

Prime Minister Takaichi Declares “We’re on the Edge!” Amidst Unusually Fast-Paced Election

 Daisuke Koike

 Airina Hirakawa! First gravure interview

 Former entrepreneur Airina Hirakawa, who became famous for saying, "I don't think I'll be popular with girls," unexpectedly makes her gravure debut in "FRIDAY!　Interview with Ms. Hirakawa, who had hit "rock bottom" with massive debts and bankruptcy.

Yaken Moten Comment Sparks Outrage—Female Entrepreneur Opens Up on Bankruptcy and Horie Clash

 The possibility that Hanshin infielder Teruaki Sato, 26, may try out for Major League Baseball in the U.S. as early as this offseason has surfaced, but his contract with the team remains undecided before the team's camp begins on February 1. We take a closer look at the inside story.

Teruaki Sato Sticks to Hardline Position as Clash With Hanshin Becomes Irreversible

 Prudential Life Insurance was a hotbed of the ¥3.1 billion fraud. A former employee of Prudential Life Insurance told the inside story. One of the factors that contributed to the fraud was the existence of the "Executive Committee," a group of top salesmen.

Former Prudential Life Employee Blames Sales-First Culture for 3.1 Billion Yen Scam

 Latest Business Report [Part 1

 As the long-lasting "Strong Boom" is coming to an end, the RTD industry is searching for a "supreme drink. The second largest company in the industry, Kirin, is following in the footsteps of the "champion" Suntory, which was quick to change its brand...

RTD Showdown: Companies Compete to Create the Supreme Chuhai and Highball

 Latest Business Report (Part 2)

 As the long-lasting "Strong Boom" is coming to an end, the RTD industry is searching for a "supreme drink." Asahi, Kirin, Takara Shuzo, and other companies are struggling to break the monopoly of the "king," Suntory.

King of Cans? RTD Industry Scrambles for the Ultimate Chuhai and Highball

 Shinichi Sato, a graduate school professor at the University of Tokyo, was arrested for bribery of high-class clubs and sexual entertainment. When entering the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department in a police vehicle, the suspect was looking at the press with only one eye open. There was none of the dignity of the "charisma" he was once known for.

Once a Charismatic Professor? Arrest Over Bribery Reveals a Completely Different Side

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (Entertainment Journalist)

 Yoshio Tsunoda/Afro

 The Tokyo District Court has awarded 880,000 yen to Takashi Tachibana, leader of the "Party to Protect Citizens from NHK," in a libel suit against Kan Kanno. What is the message of the judiciary contained in this case? ......

Takashi Tachibana Ordered to Pay 880,000 Yen in Defamation Case Against Kan Ken

 Forever Young has successfully won the title of "world's best" in dirt horse racing. In fact, however, there is a possibility that he could win the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in France, the world's most prestigious turf race. The reason for this, according to Maki Okada, a leading figure in the world of horse racing, can be found at .......

Veteran Insider Explains Why Forever Young Could Conquer the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

 Hideki Asai

 Afro

 Japan Post Bank's entry into the market has attracted attention! What is the true nature of "Digital Currency" that enables the immediate exchange of 100 million yen worth of real estate? This article provides a thorough explanation of the next-generation infrastructure that will overturn common financial wisdom, including the crucial differences from Suica and Bitcoin and how fees will be drastically reduced.

Instant Exchanges, Mega-Value Assets—Inside the Financial Revolution of Japan Post’s Digital Currency

 Abe Chizuru

 Yoko Tsutsui

 Ayumi Tsuburaya

 Interview with a fresh 21-year-old actress who is trying her hand at gravure for the first time!

 Haruka Kadowaki, 21, a promising fresh actress, makes her first appearance in FRIDAY. She looks back on her experience of appearing in a major TV drama three months after her debut and her first gravure photo shoot. We interviewed the promising new actress, who is aiming to be a heroine in the morning drama series, to find out what's on her mind.

New Talent Haruka Kadowaki Sets Sights on Asadora Heroine Role After Fast-Paced Debut

 Nakahira Ryo

 Takaaki Yagisawa

 Twenty-six years ago, on January 28, 2000, the "Niigata girl confinement case" came to light and shook the world. The author, who covered the incident as a reporter for "FRIDAY" at the time, looks back on the media frenzy surrounding the incident and the inside story behind the coverage of the confinement scene.

26 Years On: Journalist Reflects on Media Frenzy and Contact with Niigata Abduction Perpetrator

 Shu Nishihara

 Yue Takeuchi, former announcer at Asahi Television, talks about her unexpected second career: "What I learned from Tamori-san is still relevant today.

 Six years after leaving the company, Yue Takeuchi says she has never regretted her decision to become a roaster while continuing her freelance career. Now, three hours late at night is her happy time when she devotes herself to coffee. Eventually, she would like to open her own store.

Former TV Asahi Star Yoshie Takeuchi Reinvents Herself as a Coffee Roaster

 Keisuke Nishi

 It's been a year and a half since the breakup, but we know this handsome guy!

 Yu-chami is so popular on TV that you can hardly go a day without seeing her. A year and a half after her breakup, we got the scoop on her resurgent two-shot with her ex-boyfriend, martial artist Masashi Kusura! Even with her busy schedule, she is still nurturing her "sleepover love" with her favorite pi...

[Exclusive] Yūchami Spotted Spending the Night with Ex, Fighter Masafumi Kumura, 18 Months After Split

 Jiji Press (Agriculture Minister Suzuki), Kazuhiko Nakamura

 Minister of Agriculture Norikazu Suzuki's "rice coupons" are meaningless. 5 kg of rice now costs 4,000-5,000 yen or more.

 The average price of 5 kg of rice has reached a record high of 4,416 yen. The reason why prices have not fallen despite a 10% increase in harvest volume lies with JA. The "rice coupon," a key initiative of Agriculture Minister Suzuki, is actually a bailout for the JA, not the consumers. Experts uncover the dark side of the rice price hike.

Reiwa Rice Turmoil Continues as Expert Predicts Another Year of High Prices

 Blank Green

 The large number of touts for menkon and menkyo in front of Shibuya Station have disappeared and moved to Shinjuku Station. The reason may be due to stricter regulations, but an interview with the touts reveals a surprising reason.

The Great Shift — What Drove MCafe and Men-Chika Recruiters Out of Shibuya?

 The show "Detective Night Scoop," which boasts explosive popularity in the Kansai region, has been in the news for its own confession of "cheating! Night Scoop," which has exploded in popularity in the Kansai region. However, new allegations have surfaced and the show is now being ......

ABC Grilled Over Alleged Staged Confession in Detective! Night Scoop Young Carer Controversy

 Kumataro Arai

 On January 19, Yui Narumi appeared at a pop-up event for "DIOR" held at an event venue in Harajuku. She was overwhelmingly present in an asymmetrical mini one-piece that boldly showed off her shoulders.

Fashion Event Stunner Yui Narumi Rocks Shoulder-Baring Mini Dress, Impresses Fans on the Streets

 Sportswriter Myung-Woo Kim

 Takehiko Kohiyama, Afro (4th)

 Her singing and dancing skills have attracted a lot of attention, and her debut single is now available!

 Nana Suganuma is taking on an unprecedented two-fold challenge: victory on the fairway and cheers of joy on stage. After hearing a song by Nogizaka46 performed at a fan meeting, she received an offer from a record company and will make her idol debut on February 18.

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Hidehiko Ishizuka and Hideyuki Nakayama are actually classmates! The two men who met more than 40 years ago and shared many hardships together talk about “Our Youth

Has Prime Minister Takaichi “cut off” the people who are suffering from high prices… His true nature as manifested in his stance on the food consumption tax, an issue in the election?

Former Professor of the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Law, who was arrested, threatened to “eliminate him from society.” The entire “astonishing demand” as seen in the complaint.

General Election Report] Fiercely opposing the treatment of “Hare for Takaichi” The ambition of Sohei Kamiya, the representative of the Sangyo Party, who has been retained in 182 electoral districts

She also performed her debut song! Popular golfer Nana Suganuma shows off her impressive performance in the “Idol Challenge