 Nakahira

 Shinji Hasuo

 Mikichi Tosaki was arrested on suspicion of indecent assault on a junior high school student. The parents of a student who was the victim of his indecent acts reveal their anger.

Parents of Students Victimized by Teachers&#8217; Sexual Misconduct Share Their Anger and Regret

 Kojiro Yamada

 Takuya Kimura's first drama since the Johnny's office scandal, "Believe- Kimi ni Kakeru Hashi" (Believe: The Bridge Over You), ended on a positive note. What is the current state of Kimura Takuya, who gave the impression of resurgence?

Kimura Takuya&#8217;s Post-Scandal Drama Performs Well, but Industry Warns Against Over-Expectations

 Sayuri Saito

 Afro

 When eating with others, anxiety and nervousness increase, causing nausea, stomach pain, and difficulty in swallowing. Many of the victims cite the school lunch program's "complete meal" policy, which forces students to eat without leaving any leftovers, as the trigger for the onset of their phobia.

The Reality of Dining-Out Phobia and Fear of Eating in Front of Others

 Yasuko Sakaguchi

 Currently writes articles on entertainment, movies, Hollywood information, etc. for the web magazine "PlusαToday". Member of the Japan Film Pen Club

 Ryo Sakamoto (Writer, former head of the Culture and Society Department of Tokyo Sports Newspaper)

 It has been about half a year since "Downtown" Hitoshi Matsumoto disappeared from the public stage. He has filed a lawsuit against Bunshun for libel and slander, claiming damages of about 550 million yen, and has also suggested that he will add on "compensation for absence from work. ......

5.5 Billion Yen Defamation Claim: Matsumoto Hitoshi Sues Bunshun for Lost Wages

 Takehiko Kohiyama (Mr. Hosaka)

 Recently, the number of elderly people suffering from depression, or "geriatric depression," has been increasing rapidly. Why is this depression more frightening than dementia, and what can be done to prevent it? We asked psychiatrist Takashi Hosaka.

The Growing Risk of Senior Depression and Its Greater Threat Compared to Dementia

 Yusuke Kondo

 King&Prince boasts tremendous popularity, but in the past year, the group has faced various troubles behind their success. A reporter familiar with Johnny's explains the details.

King &#038; Prince&#8217;s Continued Success Faces Challenges with Fan-Induced Delays and Venue Fire

 Ippei Hara

 Nippon TV's "with MUSIC," which is expected to become the next flagship music program, is at a major crossroads. A number of artists have already refused to appear on the program. Furthermore, voices of dissatisfaction are said to be coming from within the station as well.

Advertisers Withdraw as Viewer Disengagement Hits With MUSIC

 Sota Shima

 The embezzlement case against Shohei Otani by Ippei Mizuhara has caused a worldwide uproar. Aiko went to court herself, and Tortoise Matsumoto of "Wolfram's" resigned immediately. ......

Financial Struggles of Top Artists: Aiko, Mr. Children, Tortoise Matsumoto, and the Dark Side of the Music Industry

 Hironori Jinno (Nonfiction writer)

 The Asahi Shimbun (Chairman Inoue), Sadayasu Naito (company building)

 Despite being a charismatic figure who has reigned at the top of management for 30 years...

 Inoue Inoue, chairman of Daikin Industries, a major air-conditioning manufacturer, will step down at the general shareholders' meeting on June 27. At the same time, a huge "special merit payment" will be made, causing a stir. Is it a fair amount? Questions are being raised both inside and outside the company...

Controversy Surrounds Daikin&#8217;s $4.3 Billion Special Achievement Reward for 89-Year-Old Chairman

 Kojiro Yamada (Matsuoka), Yusuke Kondo (Meguro), Yoshito Murata (Yamada)

 The joint press conference for Fuji's July season dramas held on July 11 was a gorgeous event with 15 actors from 5 dramas. However, for some reason, there were no members of the press present at the press conference. There was a complicated "adult situation" at the conference.

Fuji TV did not invite the press to the joint press conference for the drama series.

 Courtesy of WTT

 Women's Singles and Mixed Doubles for the second consecutive time!

 For the second week in a row, Hina Hayata of women's table tennis won two international championships. While the Chinese teams were strategically absent from the tournaments, Hayata continued to compete and gain experience! The key to "Gold in Paris Olympics" is "pushing the limits.

Hina Hayata is in a state of unrivaled performance in international competitions with no Chinese rivals! Hina Hayata: The key to &#8220;Gold at the Paris Olympics&#8221; is &#8220;Pushing the Limits!

 Shimei Kurita (nonfiction writer)

 A Lexus SUV was dispatched among a fleet of luxury cars including BMWs and Porsches.

 The "Japanese-style ridesharing" service has been lifted in some areas, including Tokyo, in an effort to alleviate the cab shortage. Two months after the service was launched, we interviewed a driver who used the app and tried it out...and showed up at the dispatch location in a Lexus.

Two Months After the Start of the Japanese Ride-Sharing Service: The Good and the Bad

 50 meters above the ground! In an airplane! On a cliff! In an underground air-raid shelter!

 A number of outlandish and eye-catching restaurants have become the talk of the town in China. Aerial restaurants and restaurants built on the edge of a cliff! We take a look at some of the out-of-the-box Chinese eateries that are captivating even the most discerning of tourists!

Is this &#8220;Gachi-China&#8221; too? A large collection of &#8220;outlandish restaurants&#8221; very popular in China!

 Koichi Kikuchi (1st right, 2nd, 13th, 14th), Masaharu Uemoto (1st left), Takeshi Kinugawa (3rd, 5th, 8th, 9th), Masaki Miyasaka, Naoki Kamidate, Takeo Shigure, Takehiko Kobiyama,

 Former NTV announcer Minako Nagai recently spoke about her return to NTV. Nagai was a leading figure in the "female announcer boom" of the 1990s. FRIDAY photographed many female announcers at the time. Let's look back on those days with these images.

Minako Nagai, Akiko Yagi, Eriko Nakamura&#8230; Images of &#8220;Idol Announcers&#8221; who led the &#8217;90s boom

 Kyodo News

 At the Earth Mondamin Cup, a women's golf tournament in Japan, there was a man with sunglasses and a stubble beard who stood out from the crowd. As a support player, he is reminded of the scandal of '18. ......

Shinko Katayama&#8217;s &#8220;First Caddie in 34 Years&#8221; Reputation and Reminiscent of the &#8220;Scandals

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 The Kishida administration of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which is struggling with a declining approval rating, has announced another policy that is likely to "strike a nerve" in the public. Now, men and women, young and old, will be required to have a my number card in order to purchase a cell phone, an essential part of life. ......

Behind the &#8220;My Number&#8221; Obligation for Mobile Phone Contracts: &#8220;Public and Private Sectors&#8221; Behind the &#8220;Huge Donations and Downgrades

 Motoko Abekawa is a freelance writer, mainly working on the Web. She is also involved in the production of books and corporate PR magazines. She does not specialize in any particular field, but covers a wide range of topics that intrigue her, including history, comedy, health, beauty, travel, gourmet food, and nursing care.

 Motoko Abekawa

 Kenji Kawato

 Crowdfunding has become a common way to raise support and funds. While some projects have achieved more than 100% of their goals and have raised tens of millions of yen, others have had disappointing results. What is the difference?

The front line of CRAFAN] Some projects have achieved over 100 million yen!　Secrets to Success, Reasons for Disappointing Results

 Takeichiro Fujiwara, the oldest member of "Naniwa Danshi," is said to be getting a lot of attention from the variety industry. Fujiwara, who formed a "manzai unit" in the past and has been trained in the fundamentals of comedy, will be the focus of much attention in the future!

Joichiro Fujiwara of &#8220;Naniwa Danshi&#8221; is sure to be a semi-regular on &#8220;Tetsuwan DASH&#8221;&#8230;The reason why he is &#8220;flooded with offers from related parties&#8221; is understandable.

 AFLO

 Celebrating the decision to participate in the Olympics! A team full of talents will make it to the podium for the first time in three tournaments since the London Olympics.

 The Japanese women's volleyball team qualified for the Olympics! Captain Sarina Koga, the absolute ace of the team, and another ace, Shinsuke Ishikawa, who has trained at the world's highest level, are in friendly competition...

Rivalry of Japan&#8217;s Volleyball Aces Koga and Ishikawa Sparks “The Paris Joy”

 Fuji Television's once flagship drama series, "Tsuki 9," is now at a crossroads. This season's "366 Days" failed to reach double-digit viewer ratings even once, which means that it "failed to get double-digit viewer ratings even once throughout the year.

Fuji TV&#8217;s Monday 9pm Drama Slot Sets Record Low Ratings

 Takeshi Kinugawa (4th photo) Asahi Shimbun, Kyodo News

 You can benefit if you know what you are doing! Rakuten" is the leader, "V" has merged with T Point, and "d" is strong in carrier payments, followed by "Ponta" and "PayPay".

 The amount of points issued in Japan this fiscal year is expected to exceed 2 trillion yen! The "point market" is booming. Is it Standard to Have Two Points? A professional shows you the "best way" to accumulate points!

Experts Teach the Best Way to Accumulate Points with Having Two Jobs

 Shinji Tokari

 The "Earth Mondamin Cup" started on the 20th. The top ranked player on the first day was Ayaka Takahashi, who was born in 1998. The so-called "Golden Generation" has already produced five winners this season. Why are this golden generation able to win? We take a closer look at the secret.

The Reason Why the &#8216;Golden Generation&#8217; Born in 1998, Including Hinako Shibuno and Erika Hara, Dominates This Season with Five Winners Already

 A record number of 56 candidates ran for the Tokyo gubernatorial election. The race is a "one-on-one" battle between Governor Yuriko Koike and former House of Councilors member Renho, but there have been other controversies besides the election results, such as Hezumaryu's last-minute withdrawal and "obscene" campaign posters.... ...

Tokyo Governor Election Tainted by Resignation Scandal and NHK Party&#8217;s Message Board Hijack

 Shimei Kurita

 An amateur couple built addition after addition to the "Japanese Kowloon Castle," which has now become a tourist attraction that attracts a flood of visitors.

 More than half a century has passed since construction began, but the Sawada Mansion, known as "Japan's Kowloon Castle," is still far from complete. The "Sagrada Familia of Japan" has become a tourist attraction that attracts a flood of visitors. We interviewed the current owner.

Latest Articles

Parents of Students Victimized by Teachers’ Sexual Misconduct Share Their Anger and Regret

Kimura Takuya’s Post-Scandal Drama Performs Well, but Industry Warns Against Over-Expectations

The Reality of Dining-Out Phobia and Fear of Eating in Front of Others

5.5 Billion Yen Defamation Claim: Matsumoto Hitoshi Sues Bunshun for Lost Wages

The Growing Risk of Senior Depression and Its Greater Threat Compared to Dementia

King & Prince’s Continued Success Faces Challenges with Fan-Induced Delays and Venue Fire

Advertisers Withdraw as Viewer Disengagement Hits With MUSIC

Financial Struggles of Top Artists: Aiko, Mr. Children, Tortoise Matsumoto, and the Dark Side of the Music Industry

Controversy Surrounds Daikin’s $4.3 Billion Special Achievement Reward for 89-Year-Old Chairman

Fuji TV did not invite the press to the joint press conference for the drama series.

Hina Hayata is in a state of unrivaled performance in international competitions with no Chinese rivals! Hina Hayata: The key to “Gold at the Paris Olympics” is “Pushing the Limits!

Two Months After the Start of the Japanese Ride-Sharing Service: The Good and the Bad

Is this “Gachi-China” too? A large collection of “outlandish restaurants” very popular in China!

Minako Nagai, Akiko Yagi, Eriko Nakamura… Images of “Idol Announcers” who led the ’90s boom

Shinko Katayama’s “First Caddie in 34 Years” Reputation and Reminiscent of the “Scandals

Behind the “My Number” Obligation for Mobile Phone Contracts: “Public and Private Sectors” Behind the “Huge Donations and Downgrades

The front line of CRAFAN] Some projects have achieved over 100 million yen!　Secrets to Success, Reasons for Disappointing Results

Joichiro Fujiwara of “Naniwa Danshi” is sure to be a semi-regular on “Tetsuwan DASH”…The reason why he is “flooded with offers from related parties” is understandable.

Rivalry of Japan’s Volleyball Aces Koga and Ishikawa Sparks “The Paris Joy”

Fuji TV’s Monday 9pm Drama Slot Sets Record Low Ratings

Experts Teach the Best Way to Accumulate Points with Having Two Jobs

The Reason Why the ‘Golden Generation’ Born in 1998, Including Hinako Shibuno and Erika Hara, Dominates This Season with Five Winners Already

Tokyo Governor Election Tainted by Resignation Scandal and NHK Party’s Message Board Hijack

Sawada Mansion in Kochi City Remains to be Completed Even After More than Half a Century

Latest Articles

Parents of Students Victimized by Teachers’ Sexual Misconduct Share Their Anger and Regret

Kimura Takuya’s Post-Scandal Drama Performs Well, but Industry Warns Against Over-Expectations

The Reality of Dining-Out Phobia and Fear of Eating in Front of Others

5.5 Billion Yen Defamation Claim: Matsumoto Hitoshi Sues Bunshun for Lost Wages

The Growing Risk of Senior Depression and Its Greater Threat Compared to Dementia

King & Prince’s Continued Success Faces Challenges with Fan-Induced Delays and Venue Fire

Advertisers Withdraw as Viewer Disengagement Hits With MUSIC

Financial Struggles of Top Artists: Aiko, Mr. Children, Tortoise Matsumoto, and the Dark Side of the Music Industry

Controversy Surrounds Daikin’s $4.3 Billion Special Achievement Reward for 89-Year-Old Chairman

Fuji TV did not invite the press to the joint press conference for the drama series.

Hina Hayata is in a state of unrivaled performance in international competitions with no Chinese rivals! Hina Hayata: The key to “Gold at the Paris Olympics” is “Pushing the Limits!

Two Months After the Start of the Japanese Ride-Sharing Service: The Good and the Bad

Is this “Gachi-China” too? A large collection of “outlandish restaurants” very popular in China!

Minako Nagai, Akiko Yagi, Eriko Nakamura… Images of “Idol Announcers” who led the ’90s boom

Shinko Katayama’s “First Caddie in 34 Years” Reputation and Reminiscent of the “Scandals

Behind the “My Number” Obligation for Mobile Phone Contracts: “Public and Private Sectors” Behind the “Huge Donations and Downgrades

The front line of CRAFAN] Some projects have achieved over 100 million yen! Secrets to Success, Reasons for Disappointing Results

Joichiro Fujiwara of “Naniwa Danshi” is sure to be a semi-regular on “Tetsuwan DASH”…The reason why he is “flooded with offers from related parties” is understandable.

Rivalry of Japan’s Volleyball Aces Koga and Ishikawa Sparks “The Paris Joy”

Fuji TV’s Monday 9pm Drama Slot Sets Record Low Ratings

Experts Teach the Best Way to Accumulate Points with Having Two Jobs

The Reason Why the ‘Golden Generation’ Born in 1998, Including Hinako Shibuno and Erika Hara, Dominates This Season with Five Winners Already

Tokyo Governor Election Tainted by Resignation Scandal and NHK Party’s Message Board Hijack

Sawada Mansion in Kochi City Remains to be Completed Even After More than Half a Century

The front line of CRAFAN] Some projects have achieved over 100 million yen!　Secrets to Success, Reasons for Disappointing Results