 The national idol group "SMAP" broke up in 2004. Johnny's has virtually disbanded, and rumors of a reunion are spreading... ......

Shingo Katori and Tsuyoshi Kusanagi Share Candid Talk on &#8216;SMAP Reunion&#8217; Reality

 Shinji Hasuo

 Matsumoto Jun's announcement of his independence has caused quite a stir. There is a strong possibility that more members will become independent from "Arashi" in the future. In addition, it is believed that "Arashi" may ask for "certain conditions" from their offices. What are the surprising contents? ......

Matsumoto Jun&#8217;s Decision Sparks Independence Dominoes: Next Members and Arashi&#8217;s Absolute Conditions

 An app called "AI Mental Partner" that provides 24-hour mental health care by staying close to the user is said to be very popular. We tried it out for a month to see if it can be there for our lonely reporter in his fifties.

Can It Ease Loneliness? Testing the Popular AI Mental Partner for Men

 EXIT Rintaro Two years ago, he bought a car for 10 million yen, the same type of car that Kim Taku drove in his commercials. He was also spotted riding in a Mercedes Benz SUV!

&#8220;EXIT&#8221; Rintaro&#8217;s Lavish Lifestyle with a 200 Million Yen Tower Mansion and Luxury SUV

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 The new head of the Hakkaku Board of Trustees, who entered his fifth term this month, reassigned Shibatayama Oyakata from the executive committee to the position of head of the training center, which is said to be a de facto "leftward shift. The reason behind this change is said to be negotiations with NHK, which has been demanding a reduction in broadcasting rights fees.

Ryogoku Kokugikan&#8217;s &#8216;Sweets Oyakata&#8217;s Shop&#8217; Closes Amid NHK Broadcasting Rights Fee Dispute

 Takahiro Kagawa (1st photo) Takayuki Ogawauchi Sankei Shimbun (4th photo)

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Nobuya Kiyotsuka&#8217;s Unconventional Date Night Adventure from Azabudai Hills to an Unexpected Destination

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 A Muso who competes for the league lead in batting average, hits, and home runs

 Shohei Ohtani is one of the best power hitters in the majors, and he is a prolific home run hitter. Recently, however, he seems to be doing something different. The keywords are "80% output" and "good pitching," says baseball commentator Takehiko Kobayakawa.

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 The fact that Haraiichi Iwai made fun of actor Kayo Noro's body shape on X has caused a stir. Although Noro herself showed no sign of concern, industry insiders complained that the "stabbing" and "appearance teasing" should stop...

Hairaichi&#8217;s Remarks Spark Uproar on Social Media Over Kayo Noro&#8217;s Physique

 After suffering the humiliation of being in the bottom of the standings for two consecutive years until last season, Chunichi was in contention for the top spot for a month after the season started. However, the team has stalled since then, and is now languishing in the "B" class, its "regular" position.

Chunichi&#8217;s Decline: Blamed on Opportunistic Leadership and a Cabinet of Friends

 Masayoshi Katayama (Journalist)

 From the Osaka City website (school lunches) Kyodo News (Mr. Yoshimura and Mr. Yokoyama)

 Parents complain that their children "come home hungry" and "I can't believe my eyes!" Are the priorities of how the money is spent correct? ・・・・・・

 [My child] comes home hungry. This is the voice of parents angry about school lunches at public elementary schools to the city of Osaka. They pointed out the problems with the city government behind the shoddy school lunches. Are the priorities for the use of the budget correct? ......

The Story Behind Osaka City&#8217;s Shockingly Sparse Elementary School Lunches

 Takeno Yui

 The conversation among program production people at TBS, Fuji Television, and even NTV is that they are avoiding the use of former Johnny's talent in their variety shows....

Why TV Stations Are Phasing Out Old Johnny&#8217;s and Exploring Other Talents

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Hiroaki Finito Yamaguchi (1st photo)

 For the first time in 34 years, a boxing event was held at the Tokyo Dome. As a result, the venue was filled with 43,000 spectators, but the promoter, Chairman Ohashi, felt that his life expectancy was shortened. We interviewed the promoter himself to find out the story behind the event!

Chairman Hideyuki Ohashi Reveals Three Worries Before Naoya Inoue&#8217;s Tokyo Dome Event

 Born in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. At the age of 31, he became a reporter for FRIDAY 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<br />.<br />


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 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 A year has passed since the double adultery scandal. Ryoko Hirosue says that she and her partner, Chef Toba, are dating well. She is divorced from her husband and independent from her agency, but she is still receiving offers to be an actress. ......

Ryoko Hirosue Prepares for Acting Comeback Amid Offers, Facing Major Issues Besides Affair

 Rena Yoshihara, a member of the comedy unit "Dow90000," which will inevitably make a big breakthrough in 2024, is making her first gravure debut!

 Rena Yoshihara, a member of "Dow 90000," a comedy unit that will inevitably make a big breakthrough in 2024, makes her first gravure debut!

Rena Yoshihara, a beautiful girl from &#8220;Dow 90000,&#8221; a popular commercial comedy unit, makes her first gravure challenge &#8220;I never thought I would be the one&#8221;!

 Aika Kanda

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Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda, &#8220;New Alcoholic Girl”

 Married singles matching apps are gaining popularity among many men and women, but it is said that it is extremely difficult to find a match, especially for men. We asked an "expert" who has researched the apps and tried them all for himself how to get the most out of them.

Conquering Dating Apps for Married Individuals: Seeking Fulfillment Beyond Brothels

 Ippei Hara

 I spotted Pierre Taki in an office district in Tokyo. Pierre Taki has been making his presence felt in distributed dramas and movies, but he has yet to make a terrestrial comeback. However, he says he is not in a hurry with the current situation. Behind this, he has "feelings for his fans.

Pierre Taki on Terrestrial TV Return &#8211; Still Hopeless but Patient for a Profound Reason

 Kumiko Kato

 Shinji Hasuo (1st photo)

 Kumiko Kato, automotive journalist, takes a look at allegations of fraudulent claims made by the former Big Motor.

 The former Big Motor was given a fresh start with support from ITOCHU Corporation. However, there is a possibility that "new allegations of fraudulent billing" from the former company's days have surfaced that even ITOCHU is unaware of. What is the surprising reality? ......

New Allegations: Former Big Motor Accused of Fraudulent Paint Billing at Itochu

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 A Rank Cruiser filled with family memories was stolen overnight from ...... Security devices and buzzers were useless, and GPS could not track it.

 Senator Junko Mihara, whose beloved Land Cruiser was stolen on April 3. Her anger toward the thieves of her beloved car has not subsided. She expressed her determination to focus her efforts as a politician on vehicle theft, which has become a social problem.

Senator Mihara&#8217;s Personal Loss Drives Car Theft Fight

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 Prime Minister Kishida, who has earned the negative nickname "Tax Hike Glasses," has proposed a 40,000 yen per person tax cut, but the complicated procedure has been called a "bully to business owners... ...

Controversy Erupts: Japan&#8217;s Flat-rate Tax Reduction vs. Mandatory Salary Disclosure

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 Satoru Ota

 Keiichi Wagatsuma

 Kusanagi Tsuyoshi plays a Go master and a ronin with a burning desire for revenge in his latest starring role, "Goban Zanri". Directed by Kazuya Shiraishi. This is his first period drama. We caught up with director Kazuya Shiraishi to learn more about the tension of the battle depicted with Go and the sword.

Director Kazuya Shiraishi&#8217;s Journey into Historical Dramas and the Prideful Aesthetic

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 FRIDAY reporter also tasted it!

 Animal researcher Punk Machida opened the ramen restaurant "Ramen Gorji" in Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture, this April! A FRIDAY reporter tasted the "Gorji Ramen," which is limited to 50 servings a day! The pork ramen made by a man who knows all about animals tastes...

Limited to 50 Servings: Punk Machida&#8217;s Ramen Shop Unveils Tonkotsu Obsession

 Kyodo

 The May Grand Sumo Tournament is in shambles. Five out of nine top-ranked rikishi from the koshoku rank and above were absent from the tournament, indicating that the ranking system has collapsed. Some have called for a change in the current system of six tournaments a year, but pundits have concluded that this is due to a lack of rikishi training. Can the situation be corrected?

Sumo Fans Dissatisfied with System Limits; Experts Suggest Rikishi Review Training

 Ryoko Hirosue resumes her entertainment career, but behind it all is her boyfriend, who is still her emotional support. ...... It's been a year since the double adultery scandal, and instead of a breakup, the relationship between the two has deepened even further.

 One year after the double adultery affair that caused a great deal of public uproar, actress Ryoko Hirosue and chef Shusaku Toba were seen enjoying a "date" alone together at a soba noodle restaurant. As Hirosue resumes her show business activities, it seems that their relationship has not broken up, but rather deepened...

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