 Aki Shikama / Aki Shikama

 Local Internet access is now an indispensable requirement for international travel. When asked which cell phone carrier their frequent international travelers use, the most common answer was "ahamo". Why?　We found out...

Why Travel Insiders Are Ditching Wi-Fi Routers for Ahamo Mobile Carriers

 Zene Ikemori

 Yutaka Matsushima (1st and 4th photos), courtesy of the artist (2nd and 3rd photos)

 One of the most depressing things to clean up is a family home that has been untouched for a long time. According to one theory, the cost of cleaning up the family home is said to range from several hundred thousand to a million yen. We asked how to proceed efficiently with prenatal care.

90,000 Yen Calligraphy Paper and 190,000 Yen Vintage Gaming Console Sold Prior to Parental Loss

 Aika Kanda

 Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 The sudden announcement of Shohei Otani's marriage was met with an outpouring of opinions on social networking sites, but one comment made Aika Kanda's heart skip a beat. Brown hair, flashy clothes, brand-name goods...what's wrong with liking them? What's wrong with liking them?

Announcer Aika Kanda Challenges Perception, Shohei Otani&#8217;s Wife Not Just a Model

 Born in Tokyo in 2000. After attending an integrated school in Tokyo from elementary school to high school, he went on to Keio University. He studied sociology of downtown areas including Kabukicho. After graduation, he has been working as a writer. His new book "Host! Tachinbo! To Yoko! Overdose na Hito-tachi" (Kodansha) is now on sale.

 Sasaki Chihuahua

 The reality of Reiwa 6 years later, Kabukicho is now ...... No.90

 It has been about two weeks since the new school year began. In fact, there is a "back graduation season" from March to May for men and women who graduated from high school or university but failed to "graduate" from something else. What is the inside story of "graduation" that unfolds in the sex industry and hap-bars downtown...

Investigating Latecomers&#8217; First Experiences at Bars and Adult Venues during Undergraduate Season

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 Okubo Park in Shinjuku City is famous for its standing vendors. Last year, 140 people were caught and they disappeared for a while, but they are back in Okubo Park in the spring. They are also said to be taking "unique measures" to evade the crackdown.

Okubo Park&#8217;s Resurrected Prostitutes Target Foreigners, Crackdown on Smokers

 Sota Shima (1st photo), Keisuke Nishi (2nd~4th photos)

 Hiroki Hasegawa's drama "Antihero" is doing well. However, he is often made fun of for his drinking mistakes on variety shows. One time, he was so drunk that he unexpectedly revealed his "true feelings"--...

Hidetoshi Hasegawa&#8217;s Secret Revelations of Drinking Habits and Truths Spilled in Private

 Masayuki Kikuchi

 A total of 9,500 soldiers from 33 countries, including the U.S., South Korea, Thailand, and Japan and China, participated in the exercise, with the mission of "Protecting our own people from contingencies on the Korean Peninsula and in China and Taiwan!

 Cobra Gold," a multinational military exercise held in various parts of Thailand. It was one of the largest military exercises in Asia, with more than 9,500 participants from 33 countries, including the host countries, Thailand and the U.S., as well as South Korea and Japan. Here is a photo report on the tense situation in the region.

Capturing the Fury: Close-Up Photos of Asia&#8217;s Largest Joint Military Exercise, Cobra Gold

 Toru Yokota

 Hamor Jeffrey Heath, a resident of Hyogo Prefecture, is a hunter who makes his living by hunting. Although born in the U.S., he was attracted to hunting in Japan, where his wife is from.

A Tale of an American Becoming a Hunter in Japan, A Life Full of Ups and Downs

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 China's former top actresses have been hit by a series of scandals. Tax evasion, child abandonment, and huge hidden assets overseas. ...... One after another, allegations are surfacing. Here is the story of her life after she was virtually banned from the entertainment industry.

Ex-Top Chinese Actress Faces Surrogacy Scandal and Bankruptcy Allegations

 American hunter Hamor Jeffrey Heath lives in Hyogo Prefecture. We closely followed Hamor and his family, who make their living by hunting.

On-Site Report Reveals American Hunter&#8217;s Intense Hunts in Hyogo Prefecture &#8211; Witness the Chilling Photographs

 He is involved in program production in a wide range of genres, including variety, news, and sports programs. He has also planned and published many books on female TV announcers, idols, and the TV industry. While working on documentary programs, he became interested in history and recently published "Ieyasu was dead in Sekigahara" (Takeshobo Shinsho). She has also published the e-book series "Ibun chakurezuregusa" (Different Stories about Craftsmen).

 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster, Video Producer)

 Yuka Kikuchi (Ono), Takahiro Kagawa (Ito)

 NHK's morning drama "Tora ni Tsubasa" is being called a "masterpiece" partly because of the passionate performance by the heroine, Sairi Ito. The high praise is due in large part to the presence of Machiko Ono, who appears as the "narrator" of the drama. ......

Manami Honjou&#8217;s Stellar Performance Leads Tora ni Tsubasa to Masterpiece Status

 Izumi Nakagawa

 It is the season of moving, and many people have started a new life in a new house. What is worrisome is what kind of people their neighbors are. According to a company that provides support services for resolving neighborhood problems, "Neighbor troubles are increasing every year.

Navigating Dangerous Neighbors and Scales from the Eyes in the Moving Season Maze

 Born in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, Sasaki became a reporter for FRIDAY at the age of 31 and has reported numerous scoops. Since then, he has continued to work mainly for weekly magazines. Currently, he also appears on TV and radio as a commentator.

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 Yuri Adachi

 This is an interview with actor Minosuke, who played the role of "gossip reporter" Samejima in NHK's TV series "Boogie Woogie", a role that earned him a reputation for being unlikable. He was a nice guy with a gentle smile on his face.

Unraveling the Scripted Secrets Behind the Boogie Woogie Gossip in FRIDAY

 Minami Moriyama, who was selected as the main anchor of TV Asahi's "Super J Channel," is well known. Some have called it a "success story" because of the rapid progress she has made in just her fourth year with the company. Her ability is also said to be commensurate with her "success.

Minami Moriyama: A Journey Through Resilience and Talent

 After working as a money writer, financial planner, and market analyst for a securities company, Kenji Matsuoka became independent in 1996. He writes articles on finance and asset management mainly for business and economic magazines. Author of "A Textbook for the First Year of Robo-Advisor Investing" and "Understanding with Rich Illustrations! The Book of Absolute Benefit from Cashless Payments".

 Kenji Matsuoka

 Credit card fraud continues to increase every year. Since the beginning of this year, a new type of fraud, which could be called "spoofed banner ads," has also appeared. The new type of fraud is characterized by a sophisticated technique that is sure to cause damage if left unchecked.

Unveiling the Menace of Impersonation-Type Banner Ad Fraud

 Sono Aida (Fukuchi), Taichi Chiba (Deguchi), Kazuhiko Nakamura (Hara, Shirakawa)

 Yumi Kawai, Nagisa Saito, Rei Shirakawa, Ami Toma, Natsuki Deguchi, Momoko Fukuchi, and others...talented actresses with a strong presence are rising one after another!

 A comprehensive review of the "next breakout actresses" in 2024! Experts held a roundtable discussion! The rise of talented actresses with a strong presence one after another. The "post-Tsuzu Hirose" will be one of the hottest young actresses. ......

Exploring the Next Breakthrough Actresses &#8211; Who Will Follow in the Footsteps of Post-Hirosue Suzu Phenomenon?

 Shinji Hamasaki

 She is a future "morning drama heroine!　She is a young acting talent who attracted attention for her role as an honor student in "Dragon Cherry Blossom" and starred in two serial dramas in the January season.

 Ayara Shida was named in a roundtable discussion of the "next breakout actresses" chosen by entertainment reporters and Drama watchers. She is a hot young actress who was scouted when she was in the 6th grade of elementary school and entered the entertainment industry, and starred in two serial dramas in the January season this year.

Shida Sara Takes on Dual Drama Roles: Determined to Cement Breakthrough Status with Hard Work

 Makoto Kuwata

 Recently, the release dates of TOBE and STARTO ENTERTAINMENT (former Johnny's) have been overlapping on many days, and there has been talk that TOBE may be deliberately trying to clash with the former Johnny's. This has become a hot topic of conversation.

[Claire] &#8220;TOBE&#8221; Release Date of New Songs Coincides with the Old Johnny&#8217;s Release Date

 Tetsu Okazaki's national tour started on April 14. It was only a few days before that that we spotted Okazaki, who apologized for the confusion over this ticket information. I have nothing but fondness for the sight of him on the move in neighborhood fashion.

Okazaki Taiiku Apologizes for Live Tour Chaos, Caught on Camera in Casual Neighborhood Style with Trainer

 Hezumaryu, a former nuisance YouTuber, revealed that he had filed a disclosure claim against a person who defamed him on the Internet, etc. and got a settlement of 500,000 yen by visiting his home. His methods have been used by famous people in the past. ......

Miura Kazuyoshi&#8217;s Defamation Lawsuit: Unpacking the Hesomaryu Incident and the 50,000 Yen Settlement

 Elvis Costello came to Japan for the first time in eight years for a concert tour. Many fans gathered in front of the concert hall dressing room for autographs on the first day of the tour, and Costello, 69, was flippantly responding to the fans' requests.

Elvis Costello Makes a Funky Entrance Despite Smashed Face Incident

 Blank paper Green

 Female inmates account for only 10% of the total prison population, which is quite small, and not much is said about the inside of the prison, but what kind of place is it? Moe Aizawa, a former sexy actress who actually spent about 13 years in prison, tells her story!

Former Actress Moe Aizawa&#8217;s Shocking Revelations on Life Inside Women&#8217;s Prison After Methamphetamine Arrest

 Yusuke Kondo (Kento Nakajima), Yuri Adachi (Fuma Kikuchi)

 Nakajima Kento's withdrawal from "Sexy Zone" and Sexy Zone's change of group name to "timelesz". The comments on the delivery in which such a big announcement was made have become a topic of conversation.

Kento Nakajima&#8217;s Departure Marks a Timeless Transformation, Initial Reactions Divide

 On April 8, Yuka Kurotani participated in an event as chief of police for a day at the Chiba Prefectural Police Station. She shook hands and asked for autographs from many children and mothers. Some moms were surprised to see Kurotani smiling and asking for autographs.

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Why Travel Insiders Are Ditching Wi-Fi Routers for Ahamo Mobile Carriers

90,000 Yen Calligraphy Paper and 190,000 Yen Vintage Gaming Console Sold Prior to Parental Loss

Announcer Aika Kanda Challenges Perception, Shohei Otani’s Wife Not Just a Model

Investigating Latecomers’ First Experiences at Bars and Adult Venues during Undergraduate Season

Okubo Park’s Resurrected Prostitutes Target Foreigners, Crackdown on Smokers

Hidetoshi Hasegawa’s Secret Revelations of Drinking Habits and Truths Spilled in Private

Capturing the Fury: Close-Up Photos of Asia’s Largest Joint Military Exercise, Cobra Gold

A Tale of an American Becoming a Hunter in Japan, A Life Full of Ups and Downs

Ex-Top Chinese Actress Faces Surrogacy Scandal and Bankruptcy Allegations

On-Site Report Reveals American Hunter’s Intense Hunts in Hyogo Prefecture – Witness the Chilling Photographs

Manami Honjou’s Stellar Performance Leads Tora ni Tsubasa to Masterpiece Status

Navigating Dangerous Neighbors and Scales from the Eyes in the Moving Season Maze

Unraveling the Scripted Secrets Behind the Boogie Woogie Gossip in FRIDAY

Minami Moriyama: A Journey Through Resilience and Talent

Unveiling the Menace of Impersonation-Type Banner Ad Fraud

Exploring the Next Breakthrough Actresses – Who Will Follow in the Footsteps of Post-Hirosue Suzu Phenomenon?

Shida Sara Takes on Dual Drama Roles: Determined to Cement Breakthrough Status with Hard Work

[Claire] “TOBE” Release Date of New Songs Coincides with the Old Johnny’s Release Date

Okazaki Taiiku Apologizes for Live Tour Chaos, Caught on Camera in Casual Neighborhood Style with Trainer

Miura Kazuyoshi’s Defamation Lawsuit: Unpacking the Hesomaryu Incident and the 50,000 Yen Settlement

Elvis Costello Makes a Funky Entrance Despite Smashed Face Incident

Former Actress Moe Aizawa’s Shocking Revelations on Life Inside Women’s Prison After Methamphetamine Arrest

Kento Nakajima’s Departure Marks a Timeless Transformation, Initial Reactions Divide

Yuko Kurotani’s Timeless Charm Shines as She Takes on Role of Police Chief for a Day