 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.

The Rise of Illegal Electric Bicycles in Kabukicho

 Matsuya Onoe appeared in three new Kabuki plays in 2011, which were a great success. He was a dignified and dignified actor, and he has taken over from Teruyuki Kagawa, who was once considered the "face" of new kabuki productions. He was also a godly host to the fans.

Onoe Matsuya&#8217;s Majestic Presence on Stage and Screen, Embracing the Legacy of Kawauchi Kagawa

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 Comic Market is becoming a major event at the end of the year. However, it is said that female artists are disappearing from the market. We spoke to a female artist to find out if this is true.

Unveiling the Dark Side of Doujinshi in Comic Market: The Disappearance of Female Artists

 He is involved in program production in a wide range of genres, including variety, news, and sports programs. He has also planned and published many books on female TV announcers, idols, and the TV industry. While working on documentary programs, he became interested in history and recently published "Ieyasu was dead in Sekigahara" (Takeshobo Shinsho). She has also published the e-book series "Ibun chakurezuregusa" (Different Stories about Craftsmen).

 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster and video producer)

 Kyodo

 Koji Yakusho stars in "Perfect Days," which won the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival last year. He was also selected to represent Japan at the Academy Awards' International Feature Film Awards to be held in March this year. ......

Koji Yakusho Portrays Extraordinary Performance in Perfect Days Film

 Sota Shima Shu Nishihara

 2023 Celebrity "Scoop Shots" of the Vortex!

 Sexy Zone Katsutoshi Sato's secret love with the diva! The "older girlfriend" who has been supporting Yuuma Nakayama for 9 years!

2023 Celebrity Scoops: Katsutoshi Sato, PORIN, Yuuma Nakayama, and Ryuhei Maruyama

 Ippei Hara

 Kengo Kora and Kanako Tahara, the eldest daughter of Toshihiko Tahara and a TV personality, are reported to be in love. The two had been friends for a long time, and one of the reasons for their relationship was the breakup of Kora and Yuna Kuroshima, which this magazine had scooped in 2008.

Kengo Kora&#8217;s New Love Affair with Kanako Tahara Emerges After Breakup with a Popular Actress

 Fumio Toma (1st photo), Takahiro Kagawa, Yuri Adachi (7th and 8th photos)

 The word "relentless" is probably the most apt. Takako Uehara was living with her adulterous lover in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. She was supposed to have made a fresh start as a "beautician," but she has not even appeared at her own store that she opened in Naha, according to the report.

Takako Uehara&#8217;s Life After Embracing a New Chapter with Her Extramarital Partner and Two Children

 Shima Sota

 At the end of last year, Kasumi Arimura and Kaito Takahashi were reported to be in love. At first, the news was filled with messages of support, but now the tide is turning. Criticism of Arimura has begun to emerge. The year 2012 is going to be a tough start for Arimura. ......

Industry Reactions and Fans&#8217; Discomfort Over Kasumi Arimura &#038; Kaito Takahashi&#8217;s Love Affair

 Born in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, Hiroyuki Sasaki became a reporter for FRIDAY at the age of 31, reporting numerous scoops during his time at FRIDAY and later working mainly for the weekly magazine. Currently he also appears on TV and radio as a commentator<br />.<br />


 Hiroyuki Sasaki (Entertainment Journalist)

 Yuri Adachi

 The year-end tradition of celebrity "rush divorces" has become a tradition at the end of the year. One such couple who announced their divorce was Jin Akanishi and Meisa Kuroki. However, the timing of their divorce was ......

Akanishi and Kuroki&#8217;s TV Comeback Sparks Intriguing Year-End Divorce

 Miko Ryokai

 Koki Nagahama (first photo), Kyodo News (second photo)

 The Japan National Team's training session was open to some supporters at the end of last December as part of a crowdfunding project launched by the Japan Football Association. 6.3 million yen in support was raised, but there were mixed reviews. ......

Japan&#8217;s National Team Practice Gains 6.3 Million Support, Kurafan Project by Miyamoto Faces Criticism

 Downtown star Hitoshi Matsumoto has been rocked by allegations of sexual assault. Amidst various media reports, a series of "commercial cancellations" were announced for programs in which he appeared during the year-end and New Year holidays. Furthermore, there is a possibility that this emergency response will continue in the future. What does this mean? ......

Matsumoto Hitoshi Faces Sponsorship Withdrawal Risk Amidst Sexual Assault Allegations

 Takayuki Ogawauchi, Takahiro Kagawa, Keisuke Nishi

 2023 Celebrity Scoop Shots!

 A look back at celebrity scoops in the sports world in '23! Basketball star Yuki Kawamura's girlfriend is a former idol trainee! Tomoyuki Sugano of the Giants was training hard with the support of his girlfriend, "a beautiful woman who looks like Fuka Koshiba!

Romantic Relationships Unveiled for Japan Basketball Representative Yuki Kawamura &#038; Giants Player Tomoyuki Sugano

 Yoshio Tsunoda/Afro

 The Japan Ladies Professional Golfers' Association (JLPGA) has been in some trouble with its sponsors over the "hosting rights" of the tour. Rakuten, which had been participating in the tour as a "special sponsor" without sponsorship rights, pulled out of the tour after only three years. ......

Rakuten&#8217;s Swift Departure Raises Questions in Women&#8217;s Golf Tour

 23 Years of Hot Scoops: "After That Scoop" "TOBE" Two-top's Trip to Okinawa

 It was in July 2011 that we witnessed "TOBE" president Hideaki Takizawa and Ken Miyake's trip to Okinawa. In March '24, they will hold a concert in which all the talents will perform. Takizawa also made his first mention of the former Johnny's office, but what was in it?

Mentioning the collaboration with former Japanese celebrities&#8230; &#8220;TOBE&#8221; President Hideaki Takizawa &#8220;After&#8221; Ken Miyake&#8217;s trip to Okinawa.

 A high school soccer coach takes over as manager of the 15th-ranked J2 team and wins the championship in his first year. A dramatic event took place at FC Machida Zelvia this season. We take a closer look at the work ethic of coach Tsuyoshi Kuroda, who was the coach of the evergreen Aomori Yamada High School and transformed Machida.

FC Machida Zelvia Director Tsuyoshi Kuroda reveals the work methods of a great general manager: &#8220;A single awareness can make a big difference in an organization.

 Kaya Takeuchi (press conference), Fumimi Koyano (4th photo)

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we introduce the "marriage and pregnancy press conference" held in 2004, in which Ryoko Hirosue, who at the time did not give much good news, showed an exquisite smile.

Ryoko Hirosue&#8217;s &#8220;too pure smile&#8221; at her &#8220;first marriage and pregnancy press conference&#8221;.

 Famous universities are actively collaborating with high schools. Most of them are affiliated with lower-ranked and mid-ranked high schools. From the high school's point of view, they can use the name value of the university. What are the advantages from a famous university's point of view. ...... The following is a report on the background of the increasing cooperation between high schools and universities.

Meiji University and Nihon Gakuen, Kitasato University and Juntian University&#8230; Reason why famous private universities are &#8220;win-win&#8221; by affiliating lower and mid-tier schools one after another.

 Shu Nishihara (Ozawa)

 Kazutaka Ozawa of "Speed Wagon" was a "host" for "Downtown" Hitoshi Matsumoto, who was reportedly involved in a sex scandal, and women. However, there was no explanation for the allegations from the men themselves. ......

Kazutaka Ozawa, who played the role of an attendant, &#8220;couldn&#8217;t say anything&#8221; due to Hitoshi Matsumoto&#8217;s &#8220;mute&#8221; and disappeared from the entertainment world in a &#8220;dark business pattern.

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North Korea’s True Intentions Hidden in Unusual Civility Toward an ‘Enemy’ Nation

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Takako Uehara’s Life After Embracing a New Chapter with Her Extramarital Partner and Two Children

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Akanishi and Kuroki’s TV Comeback Sparks Intriguing Year-End Divorce

Japan’s National Team Practice Gains 6.3 Million Support, Kurafan Project by Miyamoto Faces Criticism

Matsumoto Hitoshi Faces Sponsorship Withdrawal Risk Amidst Sexual Assault Allegations

Romantic Relationships Unveiled for Japan Basketball Representative Yuki Kawamura & Giants Player Tomoyuki Sugano

Rakuten’s Swift Departure Raises Questions in Women’s Golf Tour

Mentioning the collaboration with former Japanese celebrities… “TOBE” President Hideaki Takizawa “After” Ken Miyake’s trip to Okinawa.

FC Machida Zelvia Director Tsuyoshi Kuroda reveals the work methods of a great general manager: “A single awareness can make a big difference in an organization.

Ryoko Hirosue’s “too pure smile” at her “first marriage and pregnancy press conference”.

Meiji University and Nihon Gakuen, Kitasato University and Juntian University… Reason why famous private universities are “win-win” by affiliating lower and mid-tier schools one after another.

Kazutaka Ozawa, who played the role of an attendant, “couldn’t say anything” due to Hitoshi Matsumoto’s “mute” and disappeared from the entertainment world in a “dark business pattern.