 Akinori Nakagawa

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Kayo Iwabuchi

 Kuri Nakamura

 Tito Allegretto

 Why is he always dandy and smart? In his latest movie "Golden Kamuy," he passionately plays the role of Hijikata Toshizo, a member of the Shinsengumi! In his 48th year in show business, he has reached a state of maturity.

 In the movie "Golden Comey," Hiroshi Tachi plays the role of Hijikata Toshizo, a samurai in the final days of the Tokugawa Shogunate. His smart behavior and mature sexuality are still going strong in his 48th year of show business. His life as an actor was spent under the motto, "Play hard, play hard. Looking back on those days...

Hiroshi Tachi on Acting: &#8220;I&#8217;m not a good actor, but an actor should be someone who leaves a lasting impression on people&#8217;s hearts.”

 Hitoshi Matsumoto has suddenly announced that he is taking a break from his career. The TV networks are busy dealing with the situation, but the basic policies are already in place. The content of the policy is likely to be completely opposite between his appearances as a duo and as a solo performer.

Hitoshi Matsumoto Leaves TV Stations in Chaos After His Hiatus

 Kenji Ikeda, Kenji Nagatomo, Naoki Kamidate, Takumi Tomiku, Hiroshi Tanigawa, Hiroyuki Yagi (6th to 8th pictures)

 Goto Kumiko made her first drama appearance in 30 years in the New Year drama "Face" (TV Asahi). At the end of the year, she appeared in a series of variety shows, foreshadowing her complete revival in the entertainment industry. We take a look back at her "national beauty" days!

Goto Kumiko Returns to Acting After 30-Year Absence

 Kei Kato Kenji Natsume Takahiro Kagawa

 FRIDAY has seen Takashi Hosokawa accompanying Hosokawa to his concerts many times in '19. ......

Takashi Hosokawa Announces Remarriage to Former City Councilor

 Born in Tokyo in 1946. He has a unique career path from Shochiku Advertising Department to women's magazine reporter to entertainment reporter. He has appeared on "The Wide" and "Information Live Miyaneya" (both on Nippon Television Network Corporation), and currently appears regularly on "Mentai Wide" (Fukuoka Broadcasting System), "Su Matan" (Yomiuri TV), and Rainbow Town FM.

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 Kyodo

 Entertainment Reporter Toshio Ishikawa's "Behind the Scenes" of the Entertainment World: ......

 On January 9, we learned that Aki Yashiro, the "Queen of Enka" passed away from rapidly progressive interstitial pneumonia on December 30 last year. Veteran entertainment reporter Toshio Ishikawa, who had known her for many years, ......

In Memoriam: How Aki Yatsushiro Rushed to Community FM Even Though She was Paid Nothing

 Jiji Press (Kunimasa Tsukitei), Toshihiro Nakaikawa (2nd, 3rd), Kojiro Yamada (4th), Shu Nishihara (5th)

 On January 8, Hitoshi Matsumoto announced that he was going on hiatus. Kazutaka Ozawa of Speed Wagon, who is said to have served as Matsumoto's "attendant," has yet to make his move. Kunimasa Yamazaki comes to mind when we think of Matsumoto's attendant performer, but what was his "attendant" role?

Yamazaki Records Women&#8217;s Street Videos, Capturing Matsumoto&#8217;s Pickup Techniques

 The girl was taken away by car on a street in Minami and later died of acute drug intoxication.

 When a FRIDAY reporter contacted the suspect, who was about to turn himself in, he gave a startling defense: "I didn't kill her. The depths of the case can be found at .......

Tragic Case: 16-Year-Old High School Girl&#8217;s Death Linked to Relationship with 58-Year-Old Man

 Hiroyuki Miyasako produced an omelette rice restaurant on Christmas Eve last year. The restaurant was a huge success, but only one media outlet covered it on the day of the opening.

Hiroyuki Miyasako, whose shelf life as a YouTube star has expired, is still a foothold for his return to terrestrial broadcasting.

 Ippei Hara Kazuhiko Nakamura Keitaro Nakagawa Takahiro Kagawa

 A new development in the "old Johnny's" scandal / The return of Erika Sawajiri and Ryoko Hirosue

 Last year was a year of numerous scandals in the entertainment industry, but what will happen in the entertainment industry this year? What happened to the old Janis... and the return of the controversial actress!

Rumors of SMAP and Arashi Reunion: Industry Insiders Speak Out

 Yasuko Sakaguchi, Sota Shima, Yusuke Kondo, Takero Yuzoku

 Surprisingly popular people who are rumored to be involved in scandals / Big couples who are getting married and divorced, etc.

 What will happen to the entertainment industry this year...An emergency round-table discussion with industry insiders! The second half of the year! There are still more big couples getting married and divorced, and the next scandal will be the name of that big name...

Big-name Actresses Surprise Marriages: Showbiz Round-table Discussion

 Yasuko Sakaguchi

 Downtown's Hitoshi Matsumoto declared, "I'm going to fight this because it has no basis in fact," and then blurted out, "I'm going to appear on the Widener Show, including that. However, Fuji Television was at a loss for what to do. ......

Hitoshi Matsumoto’s Appearance Sparks Mixed Opinions Amidst Sexual Allegations

 Jiji Press

 A famous Korean actor won a lawsuit against his former agency for damages. However, he was convicted of sexual assault, which was the kicker in the legal battle. We take a look back at the indecent acts committed against several female staff members, which also cast a pall over the man's return to show business.

Korean Actor&#8217;sStruggle Amidst Sexual Assault Allegations

 Yuri Adachi (1st and 4th), Yasuko Sakaguchi (2nd and 3rd)

 On December 29, 2011, "Hisshikatsu Shigotojin," the last work in Higashiyama Noriyuki's career as an entertainer, was broadcast. The film recorded high viewer ratings due to its high-profile nature, but the content of the story is said to have drawn an unexpected response from the viewers. ......

The Unexpected Reactions to Noriyuki Higashiyama&#8217;s Retirement Piece &#8220;Hissatsu Shigotonin&#8221;

 Takayuki Ogawauchi (Sawajiri), Fumio Toma (Uehara), Sota Shima (Yoshitaka 1st), Takero Yuzuru (Yoshitaka 2nd)

 Erika Sawajiri's nurturing live-in passion with a handsome guy with long hair, Takako Uehara's affair with a younger businessman in Okinawa, and Yuriko Yoshitaka's sushi restaurant date with her new boyfriend, a company employee. ...... A look back at the love scoops of actresses in 2011!

Takako Uehara and Yuriko Yoshitaka&#8217;s Relationships in the Spotlight

 Ippei Hara

 Downtown's Hitoshi Matsumoto declared that he would "fight" against his own sexual scandal. However, on the evening of January 10, he suddenly decided not to appear on the "Widener Show". Behind the scenes: ......

Matsumoto Hitoshi: Plans Shift from Appearing to Canceling on Wide na Show

 Hidetoshi Hayashi

 NHK's "Kohaku Uta Gassen" in 2011 recorded the worst viewer rating ever. There are already moves afoot within NHK for next year's Kohaku: one is to revive the "old Johnny's quota" and the other is to approach the "diva" in question.

NHK&#8217;s Lowest-Ever Kohaku Viewing Rates Spark Controversy Over Johnny&#8217;s Revival

 Kyodo News

 The issue of Kei Komuro and Mako's move, which has been discussed since last year, has not settled down at this point. However, at least they are moving out of the one-room apartment they have been living in and putting themselves in a new environment.

Kei and Mako Komuro: Moving Forward with Family Plans

 Shinji Hasuo

 A former gangster has been arrested for the fourth time. On October 31 last year, a man held female employees in their 20s and 30s hostage at a post office in Saitama Prefecture. The suspect holed himself up for about eight hours. We look back at how the man committed the crime.

Former Yakuza Takes Two Female Staff Hostage in Post Office Standoff

 Hotaka Yamakawa, 32, has been under fire after exercising his domestic free agent rights and transferring to Softbank. The fire is about to spread to the main body of the baseball team--...

SoftBank&#8217;s Fears: A New &#8216;Bomb&#8217; Beyond Yamakawa Hotaka&#8217;s Controversy

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Interview with Minako Tanaka on the 40th Anniversary of Her Debut] In the '80s and '90s, she was the symbol of bodycon and bad girls in the entertainment world.

 Special interview with Minako Tanaka, who is celebrating her 40th anniversary in show business! In the '80s, she was called the "Queen of School Festivals" for her super-mini bodycon and her college festivals. She still has the same good looks, beautiful legs, and mini-skirts! She looks back on her life in show business.

Minako Tanaka&#8217;s Bubble Era Journey

 Downtown" Hitoshi Matsumoto was reportedly involved in a sexual scandal at the end of the year. On January 8, he announced that he was suspending his entertainment activities to "concentrate on the trial," and it looks like he is about to enter into an all-out war with Bunshun. ......

Matsumoto Hitoshi&#8217;s Suspension: The Contradictions in Statements and Evidence

 Pyeongyang Press Corps/Lee Jae-Won/Afro

 Since the beginning of the year, North Korea has been sending out unusual messages. It praised the former South Korean president as "wise" and sent a cable expressing its "sympathy" for the Noto earthquake. This is an unthinkable level of politeness. What is his intention? An expert deciphers the cunning and true intentions.

North Korea&#8217;s True Intentions Hidden in Unusual Civility Toward an &#8216;Enemy&#8217; Nation

 A large number of people are still helping the victims of the earthquake that struck Ishikawa Prefecture on January 1, 2011, as of January 9. Here is a report on the current situation in Ishikawa Prefecture as seen by a reporter who visited the area.

Noto Earthquake’s Aftermath: Scenes of Devastation and The Survivors&#8217; Struggle

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 Illegally modified electric bicycles are now running wild in Kabukicho. We interviewed a local resident to find out why this is happening.

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