 Born in Saitama Prefecture in 1979. Sports nonfiction writer. He covers all aspects of baseball, from professional to amateur. His book "Why Is Central and South American Baseball So Strong? Other works include "Yakyuu Natsuki" (Shincho-Shinsho), "Puroyakyu: Yami no FA Sengen no Yami" (Aki Shobo), and "Yoshinobu Yamamoto Jyosetsu Jiken wo Kaeru Jutsu" (Shincho-Shinsho).

 Daisuke Nakajima

 Kyodo News

 Seibu is in the bottom of the Pacific League and is in danger of losing 100 games in a season for the second time since Kintetsu in 1961. Even more serious than their poor hitting is their pitching. The two ace pitchers, both of whom are expected to play well, have one thing in common: their poor performance.

Seibu Lions Face 100 Losses as Pitching Woes Linked to Takahashi and Yoza’s 7 kg Weight Gain

 Daisuke Iwasaki (Renho), Takayuki Ogawauchi (Ishimaru)

 Shinji Ishimaru is in the news for coming in second place in the Tokyo gubernatorial election. He is truly a hot seller in the TV industry, appearing not only on news and information programs but also on late-night variety shows. In contrast to Ishimaru, the third-place finisher, Renho...

Renho’s Furious SNS Outburst vs. Flood of Offers for Shinji Ishimaru

 Yuria Fukatsuki

 Former Johnny's Jr. He participated in a debriefing session held in Geneva, which once again brought the darkness of Japan into sharp relief.

Former Johnny&#8217;s Jr. Akimasa Nihongi Reports to UN on Japan&#8217;s Culture of Impunity and Human Rights Issues

 Shikama Aki

 In contrast to the rapid increase in inbound travel, the pace of recovery in Japanese overseas travel remains sluggish. Moreover, hotels in Japan are soaring in price across the board. We have therefore conducted a thorough comparison of countries and regions that are considered to be less affected by the weak yen and more easily visited by Japanese.

Comparing Five Countries With Minimal Yen Depreciation Impact for Summer 2024 Amid Historic Yen Weakness and Rising Domestic Hotel Costs

 Yuri Adachi and Shinji Hamazaki (interviewed in 2011)

 With the looming threat of North Korean missiles and the Taiwan contingency, governments and others are beginning to recognize the need for nuclear shelters. We were informed that a nuclear shelter was being installed in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, and went to the site to report on the situation.

North Korean Missiles and the Taiwan Crisis: Undercover Photos of Nuclear Shelter Construction Sites for the Nuclear War Era

 Masayoshi Katayama

 The number of thefts of solar cables has increased dramatically. Last year, there was a 60% increase from the previous year. In some cases, the total amount of damage exceeded 200 million yen in one theft ring. A victim angrily confesses about the incident. We present graphic photos of the crime scene.

Solar Cable Theft Gang Steals Over 200 Million Yen

 Keisuke Nishi

 One evening in late June, a woman who appeared to be a friend of a mother and a friend of a mother, wearing a blouse and a one-piece dress in bright primary colors, were walking side by side through a crowded shopping area crowded with many shoppers. The woman wearing the green blouse is Mitsunori Uehara, 33, an NHK announcer.

NHK’s Mitsunori Uehara Stuns with Graceful Maternity Leave Look

 Kyodo

 Wakana Matsumoto stars in the drama "Saionji-san Doesn't Do Housework," which started on July 9. This is the secret story of her success. She once turned down a career in show business, and after moving to Tokyo, she worked her way down the ladder as the signboard girl of an eel restaurant in Shinjuku while studying acting.

Matsumoto Wakana’s Journey: From Unagi Restaurant Poster Girl to Leading Her First Prime-Time Drama at 40

 Ippei Hara

 In early July, we spotted Kiko Mizuhara on a street in Tokyo! She was looking very cool in a resort-style fashion with green lamé skirt and green sleeves. A few days ago, she reported watching Shohei Ohtani's game, and it looks like she refreshed herself in LA.

Kiko Mizuhara’s Resort Outfit After LA Trip Brings Freshness to Ohtani Home Run Report

 Born in Nagano Prefecture in 1955. Media culture critic. Joined TV Man Union in 1981. Has been producing documentaries and dramas for the past 20 years. His representative works include "Human Document: The Story of Masako Natsume. After working as an assistant professor at Keio University, he was a professor at the Department of Newspaper, Faculty of Letters, Sophia University until 2020. He is the author of "'Kita no Kuni Kara' Kuroita Goro no Kotoba" (Gentosha), "A Little Lie is Tolerable - Kuniko Mukoda no Kotoba" (Shinchosha), and others.

 Hiroyoshi Usui

 Takao Kawakami (Koike), Yusuke Kondo (Nakano)

 Kudo Kankuro's "Shinjuku Field Hospital" is a drama that one cannot take one's eyes off. Media critic Hiroyoshi Usui calls it an evolution of Kudo-kan's "local" drama.

From Ikebukuro to Kitami: Shinjuku Battlefield Hospital Redefines Kudo Kankuro&#8217;s Local Drama

 Yasuko Sakaguchi

 Downtown's Hitoshi Matsumoto is not only in a legal battle with Bunshun, but also in an "off-the-cuff" brawl with the victim, Ako, over her appearance as a witness. He is now in a "fight" with Yomiuri TV, where he has a regular show. ......

Matsumoto Hitoshi’s Fury Over &#8216;Miyane-ya&#8217; Threatens ‘Downtown DX’ Cancellation

 Ryosei Onohara was born in 1979. He became interested in the Korean Peninsula after the first inter-Korean summit in 2000 and the first Japan-North Korea summit in 2002, and worked as a journalist there for about six years. He is well versed in U.S. affairs and international affairs, and has visited more than 20 countries for interviews and other purposes.

 Ryosei Onohara

 More real than matching apps...such a trend is spreading to the international marriage arena. A matchmaking party for Korean men and Japanese women from Korea has finally made its way to Tokyo, and it has been a great success. Here is a report from the scene.

7 Couples Formed at Tokyo’s Korean-Japanese Matchmaking Party

 We have independently obtained top-secret data compiled by a major TV station! Who are the "top performers" in news and information programs that "get the numbers"?

 Commentators who cut news from their own viewpoints. FRIDAY obtained top-secret data compiled by a major TV station. We have created our own "potential viewership ranking" and unveiled it to the public!

Top 30 Commentators Revealed for Potential Viewership Rankings

 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 is studying the sociology of the downtown area, including Kabukicho. After graduation, he worked as a writer. His new book "Host! Tachinbo! To Yoko! Overdose na Hito-tachi" (Kodansha) is now on sale.

 Chihuahua Sasaki

 Reiwa 2024, Kabukicho is now ...... No.99

 Women in the nightlife industry are very concerned about their appearance. There is a gym in Shinjuku for women who are engaged in the nightlife business, especially the adult entertainment industry and papa's business. The reason why this gym is so popular is that most of its customers are night workers.

Cash Payments and Open Conversations at Popular Gym for Nightlife Workers

 Ippei Hara, Keisuke Nishi

 Natsumi Egashira, wife of R-Designate and TV personality, announced that she is pregnant with their second child. This magazine reported their lovemaking scene two years ago. We will report on that time and the recent reputation of R-Designation and his family in the neighborhood.

R-Shitei’s Humble Life with Gravure Idol Amid News of Second Child

 Writes articles on entertainment, movies, Hollywood information, etc., including the web magazine "Plus Alpha Today. Member of the Japan Film Pen Club.

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

 Reuters/Afro

 The U.S. presidential race this fall is coming to a climax. In the midst of all this, incumbent President Biden is facing headwinds. George Clooney, a major supporter who raised 4.8 billion yen at a support party, has advised him to withdraw from the race. Behind the scenes...

George Clooney’s Support for Biden’s Withdrawal Linked to Human Rights Lawyer Wife

 Keisuke Nishi, Takero Yuzoku

 Singer Akina Nakamori (59) held a three-day fan club event from July 12 to 14. We captured a rare glimpse of the legendary diva, who returned to her fans for the first time in about six and a half years--.

Akina Nakamori’s Relaxed Hotel Return and the Positive Reason Behind It

 Shinji Hasuo

 A 22-year-old male teacher was arrested for sexually assaulting a junior high school girl. He committed the crimes twice at a vacant house that his relatives own the rights to. He admitted the charges. The teacher told the police his appalling motive for committing the crimes.

22-Year-Old Male Teacher Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Middle School Girl in Vacant House

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Shungiku Uchida's classic manga "Minami-kun ga Koibito" is back in Reiwa with a bold "gender reversal" model change! The summer-cool serial drama "Minami-kun ga Koibito! Actress Ai Iinuma, who plays the lead role of Chiyomi in the summer cool drama series "Minami-kun ga Koibito!

Classic Drama Returns as Ai Iinuma Promises a Memorable Summer

 Recently, an indecent DVD seller was busted in Kabukicho. Why do people still buy the actual DVDs despite the large amount of similar content available online? We went there to investigate and discovered a surprising fact!

Why Obscene DVD Sellers Remain in Kabukicho Despite Online Availability

 It's a bee outside the courtroom. ...... Downtown" Hitoshi Matsumoto has filed a lawsuit against the Weekly Bunshun, which reported that he sexually coerced a woman, claiming over 500 million yen in damages. It seems that the game under the water is getting more and more intense. ......

Weekly Bunshun: Why the ‘A and X Affair’ Leak Is Unlikely

 Makoto Kuwata

 TOBE" is doing well thanks to the rapid growth of "Number_i," the office's flagship show, and the unveiling of a new group, but behind the scenes, the company is suffering from a shortage of staff. The company's president personally called for job openings, but it seems that no one has been able to fill the positions.

TOBE Faces Serious Manpower Shortage Despite CEO&#8217;s Appeal

 On July 12, the "Japan Jewelry Best Dresser Award" ceremony was held in Tokyo, and Ryoko Shinohara, 50, the winner of the 50s category, took the stage. What attracted the audience more than the sparkle of her jewelry were her beautiful legs and "coolness".

50-Year-Old Ryoko Shinohara Dazzles at Japan Jewelry Best Dresser Award

 Investor. He started investing in stocks when he was a student, and after the Lehman Shock, he turned his attention to dividend stock investing. He invests mainly in large-cap stocks, and 90% of his holdings are dividend stocks with increasing dividends. He is constantly posting information on dividend stock investing. He is also the author of the book "The Largest Stock Investments That Bring in 1 Million Yen a Year in Dividends.

 Taro Kaitoh

 With the launch of the new NISA system, investor Taro Dividend says that the environment has become more favorable for dividend stock investment. He has written a book on dividend stock investing, which has been attracting a lot of attention, and he talks about the basics of dividend stock investing.

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