 AFRO

 As the LDP is rocked by the back-funding issue, the critical period for the opposition parties continues. However, momentum toward a change of government is not building at all. We take a closer look behind the scenes.

Even from within the party, some are harshly calling it a &#8220;performance&#8221;&#8230; &#8220;Too bad&#8221; that the opposition parties cannot make a breakthrough due to the issue of the LDP&#8217;s slush fund.

 Toshikatsu Tanaka

 Akiko Wada is still alive and well. Akiko Wada is said to be in high spirits, despite her repeated "outbursts" on the show and concerns about her health problems. Akiko Wada is in good health these days, and she has no trouble gathering information for the show. It seems that she will continue to do so.

Surprising Resilience! Akiko Wada&#8217;s &#8220;No one can stop her outburst&#8221; &#8220;God sister! She is alive and well!

 Shinji Hasuo

 Ai Fukuhara, a former representative of Japan's national table tennis team, announced a "sudden reconciliation" with her ex-husband. The man who supported her is a Chinese capitalist who lent her 300 million yen without interest. Moreover, it is reported that she is living together with her ex-businessman boyfriend, who has been "allegedly" having an affair with her. ......<br />


Ai Fukuhara, who &#8220;reached a settlement with her ex-husband,&#8221; her ex-company boyfriend, a &#8220;300 million yen interest-free&#8221; patron, and other &#8220;men&#8221; who support her.

 Sankei Shimbun (2nd photo)

 The Japan Sumo Association has decided that Miyagino Oyakata (former yokozuna Hakuho) and all of his stablemates and officials will transfer to the Isegahama stable (former yokozuna Asahifuji). There are other concerns besides the past relationship between Miyagino and Terunofuji.

The transfer of the Miyagino stable to the Isekehama stable has raised fears of &#8220;mass retirement&#8221; of rikishi.

 Writer, editor, interviewer. He has been a writer since he was a student, and currently writes mainly entertainment articles and interviews for websites and magazines.

 Satoru Ota

 50 Years of Japanese "Idols" #5 (Extra Edition)_There was a woman called "the original idol" in prewar Japan...

 The 50-year history of Japanese "idols" began with the appearance of Saori Minami. However, in prewar Japan, there existed a woman who is sometimes called the "original idol" and who excited many fans. Who was she?

Shizuko Kasagi? Hibari Misora?　Who really are Japan&#8217;s &#8220;original idols&#8221;? A look at idols before Saori Minami

 Rika Sasaki

 Social networking services have become a familiar part of modern life, but some people are taking advantage of it to commit scams. Among the many social networking scams, we will introduce three new scams that are gaining popularity.

Behind the scenes of the social networking scam business that exploits the &#8220;information poor.

 Sayuri Saito

 Niseko is a ski resort where luxury hotels and condominiums are opening one after another. While the Niseko-Hirafu resort area is booming with inbound visitors, "vacant houses" in the Kutchan urban area are being bought one after another by foreign investors.

Resale of Niseko&#8217;s Urban Area: Are Foreigners the Savior of Vacant Homes?

 Masahiro Kawayanagi

 In its heyday, there were several hundred teleclubs in Tokyo alone. Even in today's age of matching apps, some are still in business. What kind of women are calling them? A 35-year-old reporter went undercover to find out.

A visit to a nearly forgotten &#8220;teleclub&#8221; turned out to be a &#8220;character festival.

 Katsumi Koizumi

 Yuri Adachi

 Kohei Morinaga, a son of Takuro Morinaga, stood up in the ring and challenged his father, Takuro Morinaga, who is battling cancer, to a fight as a way to cheer him up. Although he narrowly lost this time, he said that he would continue his own fight while cheering on his father who is battling the disease on his sickbed.

A Shout Out to My Father! Kohei Morinaga the “Fighting Economic Analyst” Steps Into the Ring

 Actress Erika Sawajiri made her return to show business this February by starring in a play. There were two reasons behind the "innocent smile" she showed after the performance. We will read the true meaning of her smile along with her latest photos.

Captivating Fans: Decoding the Significance of Erika Sawajiri’s Enigmatic Smile in Latest Stage Performance

 Kyodo News

 On March 6 and 7, the Samurai Japan team, led by Hirokazu Ibata, 48, a former standout with the Chunichi and Giants, played the European team at Kyocera Dome Osaka. However, behind the scenes, "a big order" was issued. The details are available at .......

Organizers Grapple with &#8220;Big-ticket Invitation&#8221; for Samurai Japan&#8217;s European National Team Game

 Yuki Saito, 35, who finished his career as a pitcher for Nippon Ham in 2009 after 10 years with the team, has been appearing regularly as an anchor on the news program "news every.

News Program are Not Enough: Yuki Saito’s Ambitious Plan to Join Member of the Diet Unveiled to Close Associates

 Nonfiction writer. After working for the Sankei Shimbun in the National Police Agency Press Club, Metropolitan Police Department, Kanagawa Prefectural Police Department, Judicial Press Club, and National Tax Agency Press Club, he went freelance. His recent book is "How We Live: Money, Women, and Quitting Time of the Modern Yakuza" (Kodansha + Alpha Shinsho).

 Masahiro Ojima

 The latest situation of methamphetamine has undergone a major change since the beginning of Reiwa. The price of methamphetamine has dropped dramatically, and domestic production, which had been thought to be impossible, is beginning to take off. We take a closer look at the "methamphetamine of today.

End Price Plummets and Domestic Production Initiated: Examining the Current State of Methamphetamine in the Reiwa Era, Amidst Ongoing Cases

 Yasuko Sakaguchi

 The first oral argument of the Hitoshi Matsumoto vs. After the trial, Matsumoto's attorney suggested the possibility of his own appearance and asked for clarification of the identities of Child A and Child B. ......

Hitoshi Matsumoto’s Startling Revelation: I’m Unfamiliar with A-ko and B-ko, Unexpected Request for Names Unveils Contradiction

 Takero Yui

 Model Eliza Ikeda was appointed as the new image character of Asahi Group Foods' "Mintia". Fans of Snow Man reacted excessively to the hashtag used to promote the commercial, causing a firestorm.

Snow Man Fans Unite: Protest Against Elia Ikeda Casting in New Mintia Commercial

 Trevor Bauer, 33, a former Cy Young Award-winning right fielder for DeNA, is eager to return to the big leagues. He is eager to return to the big leagues, saying, "I don't care if I get the lowest guaranteed salary in the majors," but for now, he is in limbo.

Bauer’s Desperate Bid for Major League Comeback: Speculation Swirls Around Top Contender and Surprising Transfer Destination

 Toshihiro NAKAIGAWA

 In this issue of Playback, we take a look back at what this magazine was reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we introduce an interview with "mistress high school girls" with monthly incomes of 400,000 yen in the March 11, 1994 issue. There was a sense of déjà vu with the present day.

Playback ‘94: Mistress High School Girls Earn 400,000 Yen Per Month Despite of No Sexual Intercourse with Old Men

 A 62-year-old man was arrested for hit-and-run driving a woman in her 70s. The woman was taken to the hospital but died. The man was on his way home from work. The man who drove away without providing any first aid is a man of many stories.

Tragic Hit-and-Run: 75 Year Old Woman Dies After Collapsing on Street; Suspect Alleges Innocence, Claims to Be Returning from Work in Minicar

 Jiji Press

 The Giants' new manager Abe, who has a "sporty" spirit, is bringing out young players / Hanshin fans have "good news" after losing 9 straight open games / DeNA's rookie Tadai "has a surprising reputation"! Unexpected Reputation" of DRA1 Rookie Tokai / Softbank's "Yamakawa Backup" by the whole team / "3 Men" to fill the hole of Orix's Yoshinobu Yamamoto / Seibu's Kaino "More useful power than 160 km/h".

 The professional baseball season will begin again on March 29, and fans are eagerly awaiting the start of this year's season! The new Giants, led by manager Abe, Hanshin, who have lost nine straight open games, and DeNA manager Miura, who has his head in the sand... FRIDAY will bring you behind-the-bench reports that the reporters won't write about!

Unveiling Professional Baseball’s Untold Stories: Yakult Hunts Culprit, Hanshin’s Rising Star Eyes Majors

 Beat Takeshi, who has been a regular on the variety show "Miracle Experience! (Fuji Television Network), in which he had appeared regularly for 26 years since October 1997, at the end of March.

Beat Takeshi Exits ”Unbelievable” Over High Fee Concerns; Other Regulars Also at Risk of Cancellation

 GTO" will be revived for the first time in 26 years. While the TV side is putting a lot of effort into advertising the revival, that actor showed great concern for the older actors.

Shun Oguri Displays Exceptional Care in GTO Revival

 Eiichiro Miyata

 Masaru Kumaki

 Yuri Kasahara

 Kana Kitahara

 A special series of articles on the true faces of the idol group "WHITE SCORPION" produced by Yasushi Akimoto!

 This is a special series of articles on the true faces of the idol group "WHITE SCORPION", produced by Akimoto Yasushi! In this 8th installment of the series, HANNA makes an appearance.

WHITE SCORPION Serialization Continues with Part 8: Hanna Faces Pressure to Take Center Stage

 Born in 1969. Passed the professional boxing test as a junior lightweight, but suffered a setback due to an injury to his left elbow. After working as a reporter for a weekly magazine, he became a nonfiction writer, and in 1996 moved to the U.S. to teach at a public high school in the U.S. He also works as an educator. 2014, he completed the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies at the University of Tokyo. He is the author of "Minority Fist," "America's Lower Level Education Site," and "America's Problem Child Regeneration Classroom" (all Kobunsha e-books), "God's Ring," "The Door to the World: Forward! Samurai Blue," and "Hohime to Nurture Coaching" (all from Kodansha).

 Soichi Hayashi

 On March 31, the world champion of the minimum weight division, Ginjiro Shigeoka, will defend his title against a challenger who changed his name due to low blood sugar just before the match. He was completely unfazed by the incident in which his challenger was changed due to low blood sugar just before the fight. Behind the incident was a struggle that the undefeated champion overcame.

Ginjiro Shigeoka: A Lifelong Victor’s Resolve Shines Through Amid Last-Minute Challenger Swap in March 31 Title Defense

 Kei Kato

 It was decided that the entire Miyagino stable would be transferred to the Isekehama stable. Hakuho, who was removed as a master, will become a stablemaster. There is a possibility of further humiliation. The reality is that he will be forced to surrender to his junior, Terunofuji, with whom he has a history. The following is an introduction to the peculiar situation between the two men.

Latest Articles

Even from within the party, some are harshly calling it a “performance”… “Too bad” that the opposition parties cannot make a breakthrough due to the issue of the LDP’s slush fund.

Surprising Resilience! Akiko Wada’s “No one can stop her outburst” “God sister! She is alive and well!

Ai Fukuhara, who “reached a settlement with her ex-husband,” her ex-company boyfriend, a “300 million yen interest-free” patron, and other “men” who support her.

The transfer of the Miyagino stable to the Isekehama stable has raised fears of “mass retirement” of rikishi.

Shizuko Kasagi? Hibari Misora?　Who really are Japan’s “original idols”? A look at idols before Saori Minami

Behind the scenes of the social networking scam business that exploits the “information poor.

Resale of Niseko’s Urban Area: Are Foreigners the Savior of Vacant Homes?

A visit to a nearly forgotten “teleclub” turned out to be a “character festival.

A Shout Out to My Father! Kohei Morinaga the “Fighting Economic Analyst” Steps Into the Ring

Captivating Fans: Decoding the Significance of Erika Sawajiri’s Enigmatic Smile in Latest Stage Performance

Organizers Grapple with “Big-ticket Invitation” for Samurai Japan’s European National Team Game

News Program are Not Enough: Yuki Saito’s Ambitious Plan to Join Member of the Diet Unveiled to Close Associates

End Price Plummets and Domestic Production Initiated: Examining the Current State of Methamphetamine in the Reiwa Era, Amidst Ongoing Cases

Hitoshi Matsumoto’s Startling Revelation: I’m Unfamiliar with A-ko and B-ko, Unexpected Request for Names Unveils Contradiction

Snow Man Fans Unite: Protest Against Elia Ikeda Casting in New Mintia Commercial

Bauer’s Desperate Bid for Major League Comeback: Speculation Swirls Around Top Contender and Surprising Transfer Destination

Playback ‘94: Mistress High School Girls Earn 400,000 Yen Per Month Despite of No Sexual Intercourse with Old Men

Tragic Hit-and-Run: 75 Year Old Woman Dies After Collapsing on Street; Suspect Alleges Innocence, Claims to Be Returning from Work in Minicar

Unveiling Professional Baseball’s Untold Stories: Yakult Hunts Culprit, Hanshin’s Rising Star Eyes Majors

Beat Takeshi Exits ”Unbelievable” Over High Fee Concerns; Other Regulars Also at Risk of Cancellation

Shun Oguri Displays Exceptional Care in GTO Revival

WHITE SCORPION Serialization Continues with Part 8: Hanna Faces Pressure to Take Center Stage

Ginjiro Shigeoka: A Lifelong Victor’s Resolve Shines Through Amid Last-Minute Challenger Swap in March 31 Title Defense

Hakuho Faces Further Humiliation: Bowing to Terunofuji His Junior, Amid Transfer to Isekehama Stable

Latest Articles

Even from within the party, some are harshly calling it a “performance”… “Too bad” that the opposition parties cannot make a breakthrough due to the issue of the LDP’s slush fund.

Surprising Resilience! Akiko Wada’s “No one can stop her outburst” “God sister! She is alive and well!

Ai Fukuhara, who “reached a settlement with her ex-husband,” her ex-company boyfriend, a “300 million yen interest-free” patron, and other “men” who support her.

The transfer of the Miyagino stable to the Isekehama stable has raised fears of “mass retirement” of rikishi.

Shizuko Kasagi? Hibari Misora? Who really are Japan’s “original idols”? A look at idols before Saori Minami

Behind the scenes of the social networking scam business that exploits the “information poor.

Resale of Niseko’s Urban Area: Are Foreigners the Savior of Vacant Homes?

A visit to a nearly forgotten “teleclub” turned out to be a “character festival.

A Shout Out to My Father! Kohei Morinaga the “Fighting Economic Analyst” Steps Into the Ring

Captivating Fans: Decoding the Significance of Erika Sawajiri’s Enigmatic Smile in Latest Stage Performance

Organizers Grapple with “Big-ticket Invitation” for Samurai Japan’s European National Team Game

News Program are Not Enough: Yuki Saito’s Ambitious Plan to Join Member of the Diet Unveiled to Close Associates

End Price Plummets and Domestic Production Initiated: Examining the Current State of Methamphetamine in the Reiwa Era, Amidst Ongoing Cases

Hitoshi Matsumoto’s Startling Revelation: I’m Unfamiliar with A-ko and B-ko, Unexpected Request for Names Unveils Contradiction

Snow Man Fans Unite: Protest Against Elia Ikeda Casting in New Mintia Commercial

Bauer’s Desperate Bid for Major League Comeback: Speculation Swirls Around Top Contender and Surprising Transfer Destination

Playback ‘94: Mistress High School Girls Earn 400,000 Yen Per Month Despite of No Sexual Intercourse with Old Men

Tragic Hit-and-Run: 75 Year Old Woman Dies After Collapsing on Street; Suspect Alleges Innocence, Claims to Be Returning from Work in Minicar

Unveiling Professional Baseball’s Untold Stories: Yakult Hunts Culprit, Hanshin’s Rising Star Eyes Majors

Beat Takeshi Exits ”Unbelievable” Over High Fee Concerns; Other Regulars Also at Risk of Cancellation

Shun Oguri Displays Exceptional Care in GTO Revival

WHITE SCORPION Serialization Continues with Part 8: Hanna Faces Pressure to Take Center Stage

Ginjiro Shigeoka: A Lifelong Victor’s Resolve Shines Through Amid Last-Minute Challenger Swap in March 31 Title Defense

Hakuho Faces Further Humiliation: Bowing to Terunofuji His Junior, Amid Transfer to Isekehama Stable

Shizuko Kasagi? Hibari Misora?　Who really are Japan’s “original idols”? A look at idols before Saori Minami