 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 One day in mid-October, a fine autumn day, Shomei Takeuchi, a young leader of the Yamaguchigumi VI, appeared in a residential area of Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture. The destination of his visit was an organization affiliated with the long-established yakuza Matsuba-kai. What was the purpose of the visit to another organization by Wakao Takeuchi in broad daylight? ......

Sixth-Generation Yamaguchi-gumi Wakagashira Spotted on High-Profile Visit to Inagawa-kai Boss—A Show of Aggressive Outreach

 Shinji Hasuo

 On October 19, a 31-year-old nursery school teacher was arrested by the Saitama Prefectural Police on suspicion of setting fire to the nursery school where she worked. The suspect stated that she was fed up with her relationships with other people. What is the reason for arson due to stress at work?

“I Couldn’t Take It Anymore”—Inside the Impulse That Led a Nursery Teacher to Set the Facility on Fire

 Sota Shima (Utada) Hiroyuki Komatsu (Nakamori) Shu Nishihara (Yazawa) Kazuhiko Nakamura (Arashi)

 Who will be Seiko and Akina? Who will be the "old Johnny's"? Information on super big-name artists is available!

 As autumn approaches, all eyes will be on the contestants for NHK's Kohaku Uta Gassen. While the production crews are putting all their energy into preparing for the event, FRIDAY conducted an urgent and in-depth interview with the people involved! We have made a big prediction of the "super highlights" and "surprises!

Akina Nakamori? Eikichi Yazawa? — Bold Predictions for NHK Kōhaku’s Mega Headliners and Surprise Acts This Year!

 The concert tour of "Number_i," a unit consisting of former King & Prince members Shiyou Hirano, Yuta Kishi, and Yuta Jinguji, has started. The tour was supposed to be a long-awaited event for the fans, but after the first day of the concert, there were harsh opinions...

Number_i Tour Opens but Fans Rage: &#8220;This Is the Most Boring Concert Ever&#8221; — What Happened?

 In mid-October, Yasuko Matsuyuki arrived at "Theater Creative" in Hibiya with a foam roller. On the day of the event, Matsuyuki was performing in the stage play "Music Theater Enoken. She seems to be taking good care of her body for the performance.

asuko Matsuyuki Seen Rolling Out Before Showtime — A Pro Actress’s Body-Care Ritual Revealed

 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster/Video Producer)

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (Yoshizawa), Afro (Yokohama)

 Ryo Yoshizawa has finally appeared in NHK's morning TV series "Bakebake". From this point on, his presence as the "main character in the shadows" will increase, while Ryusei Yokohama, who stars in the historical drama "BABO", will be ......

NHK Unleashes Its Finest—Yoshizawa in Bakebake, Yokohama in Berabō, A Double Punch of National Treasure’Actors

 Aika Kanda

 No. 99 - Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Every year we hold the "earliest Halloween party in Japan," as we call it, at our house. This year, we were extravagant, but hats off to Ms. Iwai for her tasteful souvenirs. We will continue to hold this party every year without losing the pressure to cook!

Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda: “What Halloween Parties Give Me”

 Kei Kato

 The final day of the Expo was a success, and the association was in the "black". At first glance, the closing process appears to be proceeding smoothly, but numerous problems have immediately erupted. The association says, "We are doing everything we can to deal with the situation...

Unpaid Bills and Piles of Waste—The Osaka-Kansai Expo’s Biggest Problems Come After Closing Day

 The first trial was held for a man who allegedly killed a 30-year-old woman by stabbing her to death in a hotel room. The two had met on a dating website. The following is a look back at the details of the trouble and the defense's arguments in court, based on interviews conducted immediately after the incident.

“We Were Dating”—57-Year-Old Defendant Claims Relationship After Allegedly Stabbing 24-Year-Old Woman to Death

 Kumataro Arai

 In mid-October, Kanato Tsukishiro was filming a new movie in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture. The scene featured Kanato in a yukata walking in the rain, but during a break, we were overwhelmed by Tsukishiro. Her appearance was so bewitching that she was enveloped in a tremendous aura.

A Yukata That Glows in the Night—Ex-Takarazuka Star Kanato Tsukishiro Unleashes a Mesmerizing Aura On Set

 Nakahira

 On October 27, the Chiba District Court handed down the sentence of a defendant who took a suicidal high school girl around for four days. The defendant has expressed remorse for his crime and apologized for his crime at his trial, but there were also scenes where he showed a trace of regret for the victim. ......

Defendant Confesses to Unprotected Sex—But His Words Reveal a Disturbing Lingering Attachment

 Takehide Mizutani

 On October 7, five Japanese men and women who had been running a special fraud operation based in the Philippines were detained. What does it mean that the key persons who have been marked by the authorities have been captured? Writer Takehide Mizutani, who is familiar with the situation, discusses.

Shocking Photos Expose JP Dragon’s Scam Base—Even Parents With Children Involved in Fraud

 The number of boys' schools has been drastically decreasing, halving to 92 compared to 20 years ago. The rate of decline is greater than that of girls' schools. Boys' schools are in danger of extinction due to the trend toward co-educational schools among students taking entrance exams. On the other hand, there are some boys' schools that have been rapidly increasing their academic performance. What is the name of that school?

Number of Boys’ Schools Falls to 92—Half the Total from 20 Years Ago, Even as Top Schools Improve Results

 Pasya/Afro

 The Sangseito (Upper House of the Diet) party created a whirlwind in the summer election for the House of Councillors. The party's conservative ideology has been popular and has increased its votes, but now that Prime Minister Takaichi, who also stands for conservatism, has become prime minister, it was thought that its presence would fade... ......

Even With a Conservative PM, Sanseitō Refuses to Fade—Miyagi Election’s Photo Finish Stuns Japan

 KLPGA, MHN Sports

 Lee Yoo-ring, a 23-year-old rising star, won the first place after winning "five playoffs" and showed an innocent smile on the podium. On the podium, she showed an innocent smile. We take a closer look at the true face of this new heroine.

Teammate of the Sexy Queen Claims First Victory! The Fresh, Innocent Smile of Korea’s New Golf Heroine Revealed

 Sayuri Saito

 Afro (1st photo), Kyodo News (2nd and 3rd photos)

 If you're bought, it's too late": Foreign land acquisition is rampant in Hokkaido. Unauthorized logging in Kutchan Town and mega solar power plants in Kushiro Marsh ... The reality not shown in the statistics and the shadow of Chinese money. Experts thoroughly investigate the laxity of national land management.

Unregulated Foreign Solar Developers Tear Into Hokkaido Woodlands—Illegal Logging Surges

 Masahiro Matsuoka told an episode on his radio program about having dinner with Kikuchi of "timelesz" and Watanabe of "Snow Man". Matsuoka is a "big brother" who cares about even the younger junior members. He also told former member Kokubun ......

Masahiro Matsuoka, the Big Brother Figure, Now Drinking with timelesz and Snow Man

 Kumataro Arai (4th) and Keitaro Nakagawa (5th)

 In late September, we spotted Marika Matsumoto at Tokyo Station. Matsumoto was walking at a brisk pace with her office staff pushing two suitcases. Matsumoto's Insta-story that day said she stayed in Tokyo for 8 hours. It's not easy being a super-successful girl!

Last-Second Dash! Marika Matsumoto Turns Heads at Tokyo Station in Chic Black Dress

 Ryo Nakahira

 On October 21, the Saitama District Court heard the trial of a man accused of kidnapping a minor and having non-consensual sexual intercourse with her by luring her through a matching app. What was revealed about the despicable crime and the "regret" shown by the defendant?

Man Accused of Abducting 13-Year-Old Met on Dating App Expresses Regret in Court

 On October 21, Mitsuki Takahata, who is pregnant, appeared at an event for the hit movie "5 Centimeters per Second. In maternity clothes, she rubbed her big belly and looked peaceful. This is the last time we will see Takahata in maternity clothes!

One Last Look? Pregnant Mitsuki Takahata Shines With a Gentle Smile at Event

 Yuuki Okukubo

 Since the COVID-19 crisis of 2008, coma rip-offs have been rampant in Yushima. The tactics are becoming more and more heinous, and in some cases there have been deaths. The following is an explanation of what is happening in Yushima.

Yushima in Danger—The Evolving Sleep-and-Scam Scheme and Its New Tricks

 Keitaro Nakagawa

 On October 18, the 102nd Hakone Ekiden Preliminary Rounds were held, and the female announcers from Nippon TV were covering the event. Each of them is in charge of a university, and as they waited for the finish line, their expressions were anxious, spirited, and joyful.

Minami Ishikawa, Minori Hayashida, Mai Takiguchi—NTV Announcers Light Up the Ekiden Qualifier Finish

 Courtesy of Angel City FC

 Fast dribbler for Nadeshiko Japan playing in the U.S. NWSL League

 The trademark pink hair and flamboyant fashion of Jun Endo, midfielder of Japan's women's national soccer team, are the talk of the town on her Instagram. Endo is known as the "Lady Gaga of the women's soccer world. Behind her flamboyance is a serious injury. ......

From Struggle to Style: Jun Endo on Finding Herself Through Fashion

 The Japanese volleyball team is popular not only in Japan but also overseas. One of the players who has won the hearts of female volleyball fans is Ai Takahashi, who has a sweet mask on her face. When reports of a two-timing affair broke out, not only fans screamed, but also ......

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