 Writer, editor, interviewer. Started writing when he was a student, and currently writes mainly entertainment articles and interviews for websites and magazines.

 Satoru Ota

 Kyodo News

 50 Years of Japanese Idols #1: Ran Ito's stunning presence in "Kohaku

 Teenage girls sing and dance pop songs with cute choreography, costumes, and smiles. The primitive look of a girl who has yet to become a professional, and her growth in her activities.... This section unravels the history of modern idols, which is said to have begun with the debut of Saori Minami.

From &#8220;Shin Sanjin Musume&#8221; to &#8220;Sta-birth&#8221; and &#8220;The Best Ten&#8221;&#8230; Saori Minami, the sparkle of a gem that established the origin of &#8220;idols&#8221; in Japan

 As a TV reporter, he has appeared on "Time 3," "Ohayo! Nice Day," "Tokudane! (Fuji Television Network) and eight other programs. (Fuji TV). She covered a total of 1,500 incidents and accidents, including the Aum Shinrikyo case and the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. After managing an advertising agency, he served two terms as a ward assemblyman for eight years. Later, he became the first public secretary of a member of the House of Representatives. Currently, he continues to report and write about various administrative and social issues from his unique perspective.

 Mitsutoshi Abe (Local political journalist, former TV reporter)

 Journalist Mitsutoshi Abe's "Cutting through Local Politics!

 Tokyo's Katsushika Ward is being shaken up by the residents of the ward. ...... The trigger is the Katsushika Ward Child Guidance Center and Temporary Protection Center, which opened on October 1, 2011. For some reason, the center was opened on privately-owned land that was "rented," which led to a legal battle. ......

Katsushika Ward&#8217;s &#8220;Land Lease Issue&#8221; Trial: &#8220;Was there any oral argument? The deputy mayor did not deny it.

 Shu Nishihara (1st~3rd), Takero Shigeto (4th)

 In this issue of "Playback," we look back at what this magazine was reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we look back at the two-year struggle with illness of Yashikita Kajin, who passed away in January '14. His 32-year-old younger sister, A-san, was always by his side.

Playback &#8217;14] Takashi Yashikita passed away! The two-year battle against illness as seen by this magazine, &#8220;The woman who stood by him to the end&#8221;.

 Yusuke Kondo

 The dating reports of WEST's Terushi Kiriyama and former volleyball player Maiko Kano have been met with a furious backlash from fans of the group. The so-called "hints" by Kano are causing controversy, but an insider says, "If they get married, they might be perfect for each other. What is the reason?

Terufumi Kiriyama is dating Maiko Kano, who was ridiculed as a &#8220;woman with a scent&#8221;&#8230; Terufumi Kiriyama: Why people say &#8220;It might work out unexpectedly&#8221; after marriage

 Yuri Adachi

 Fans have reacted in various ways to the news of Nakajima Kento's departure from the group and his love affair with Tomohisa Yamashita. Nakajima is expected to focus on acting from now on, but he has a role model in "his senpai at that office" who can be his role model.

Nakajima Kento&#8217;s &#8220;Yamashita Tomohisa Style&#8221; and His Hollywood Challenge

 Former Vice Minister of Justice Mito Kakizawa, a member of the House of Representatives, has been indicted by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office for violating the Public Offices Election Law. A current member of the House of Representatives who had campaigned with him testified to the allegations.

Uguisuji, who was yelled at, was unable to return to work&#8230; Indicted former Deputy Minister of Justice Kakizawa &#8220;alleged to be a regular power harasser&#8221;.

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 For the fifth time in less than three years, all 4,000 residents of the fishing town of Grindavík have been evacuated.

 Iceland, the "land of ice and fire," is now facing a devastating natural disaster: the fifth volcanic eruption in less than three years. Iceland and Japan are both islands and volcanic countries. While we hope for peace and tranquility in Iceland, Japan cannot let its guard down.

Power and water outages continue in the area&#8230;A volcanic eruption in Iceland threatens to destroy the city as it is swallowed by lava.

 Junsei Todoroki (1st, 3rd, 4th), Kojiro Yamada (2nd)

 There is a possibility of a chain of accusations from former female fans who had "sexual relations only." ......

 The report of Hitoshi Matsumoto's sexual assault is reportedly causing a stir among other comedians. Many comedians have been "kakitare" since they were just starting out, and it is not surprising that they could be accused of anything, at any time, by anyone. ......

Comedians Fear Chain of Accusations of Sexual Scandals in the Past in the Wake of Hitoshi Matsumoto&#8217;s Sexual Assault Report

 Yasuko Sakaguchi

 Downtown's Hitoshi Matsumoto is now on the edge of a sexual scandal. In the midst of all this, the "story of infidelity" that he discussed with his wife in the past has become a hot topic. ......

I crossed the line. Hitoshi Matsumoto&#8217;s &#8220;only one&#8221; assertion in the story of his &#8220;affair&#8221; with his wife.

 Sankei Shimbun, Kyodo News

 With over 2,400 stores worldwide and approximately 800 stores in Japan, UNIQLO has become the number one fashion brand in Japan. What are the strategies of rivals such as Shimamura, Workman, MUJI, H&M, and GAP in confronting the giant ship?

New Year&#8217;s Business Report】A Study of the Cheap Fashion Industry: Is the UNIQLO Empire&#8217;s Dominance Unshakeable?

 Koichi Yamamoto, Kusabata Obayashi, The Mainichi Newspapers

 Kibata Obayashi

 On January 8, fire broke out at the former residence of Kakuei Tanaka in Mejirodai, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. Let's look back on the legend of the Mejiro Palace, once said to be "where Japan is decided", with photos.

The &#8220;central stage of the political situation&#8221; was destroyed by fire&#8230; A news photographer closely followed and witnessed the legend of the &#8220;former Kakuei Tanaka residence&#8221; &#038; interior photos

 Izumi Nakagawa

 The Japanese language is not a language that is easy to understand, but one that is used in a detailed and thorough manner. Repeating the same thing over and over again and explaining it at length is not a 'polite explanation,'" says Professor Masahiro Ono, who specializes in historical studies of the Japanese language.

What I want to hear is a concrete plan&#8230; what do you mean by &#8220;careful explanation&#8221;?　Linguists are concerned about the language of politicians

 Naoki Shimizu

 In this issue of "Playback," we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we introduce the words of Shido Nakamura, who was interviewed directly by this magazine for a scoop on the love affair between Shido Nakamura and Tomoe Shinohara reported in 2004.

Playback &#8217;04] Nakamura Shidou, who is in the middle of a love affair, talks about his &#8220;feelings&#8221; for Shinohara Tomoe in a direct interview with a reporter for this magazine.

 Ippei Hara (1st to 4th pictures)

 On New Year's Eve, Ayako Kato, aka "Katopan," reported the birth of her first child on her social networking service. She is known to be a big fan of children, and her marriage and childbirth were supported by her peers. We will tell you the untold secret story of the birth of her first child.

Ayako Kato, the Birth of Her First Child: &#8220;Behind the Celebrity Marriage&#8221; and &#8220;Timing of Her Return to Active Duty,&#8221; Pushed by Her Peers

 Kei Kato Kenji Natsume Takahiro Kagawa

 Six years after his ex-wife's bereavement, the enka star has been in love for five years with a former city councilor.

 FRIDAY has seen her accompanying Hosokawa at his concerts many times in '19. ......

The fashion is too unique to be talked about&#8230; [Exclusive photo] Takashi Hosokawa &#8220;Maturely remarried&#8221;: &#8220;♡♡♡♡ scene photo&#8221; seen only in this magazine.

 Reuters/Afro

 A commotion shook the Korean soccer world. A national team player is alleged to have filmed his sexual relationship with a former girlfriend without her consent. The player denies all the allegations, but the female victim has released the audio data. The following is a detailed report on the scandal in which the athlete has been charged.

Former South Korean national soccer team player Illegally  Filmed an Indecent Acts with Former Girlfriend

 Yasuko Sakaguchi (Yamakawa), Shoichiro Tsuboi (Nakayama 1st and 2nd), Yutaka Asai

 Criticism of Hotaka Yamakawa, who moved to Softbank, continues unabated. What fans are most dissatisfied with is the "high treatment of a player who may have committed a sex crime," but there have been similar cases of players in the past. ......

Hotaka Yamakawa Recalled and Criticized an Incident Involving a Famous Athlete

 Masahiro Kawayanagi

 Was this really a port? - Local residents "can no longer go fishing

 The port in Monzen-cho, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is in a strange state. Was this really a port? A shocking scene unfolds. The sea water has receded from the harbor, and no boats are afloat... Local residents are becoming increasingly concerned, saying, "We can't go fishing anymore. What in the world...!

Noto Peninsula Earthquake Submerges Tokyo Dome Land

 Yusuke Kondo (Shiyoh Hirano, Yuta Kishi), Ippei Hara (Yuta Jinguji)

 While Number_i, formed by the members who left King & Prince, is doing very well, the remaining members seem to be having a difficult time ahead. Why has there been such a gap between the two groups? An entertainment writer explains.

Contrary to the Success of Number_i, King &#038; Prince Struggles.

 Shu Nishihara

 On January 17 of this year, comedian Toshifumi Fujimoto was summarily indicted by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office for a hit-and-run accident he caused last October. The day before the accident, Fujimoto showed up at a place in Tokyo in a "too unique fashion. What was that place? ......

Toshifumi Fujimoto Indicted for Hit-and-Run

 Representative of Kids Factory. He has edited several ramen books, including "Hideyuki Ishigami Ramen Selection" (Futabasha), "The Industry's Highest Authority TRY Certified Ramen Grand Prize" (Kodansha), "Ramen Saikyou Unchiku Ishigami Hideyuki" (Shinyusha), and "Solanoiro Chihiro Miyazaki's Ramen Theory" (Shibata Shoten). He loves ramen, and his motto is "Be a pervert in your quest for ramen, but be a gentleman in your behavior.

 Masataka Sasaki

 If TKG is rice with egg, TKM is noodles with egg!　A menu item that started in Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture, has now become a nationwide craze. Let us introduce three "TKM" ramen dishes that are attracting attention as a new ramen trend.

TKG to TKM: Top 3 Tamago Kake Men Trends

 Born in 1969. Passed the professional boxing test as a junior lightweight, but suffered an injury to his left elbow. After working as a reporter for a weekly magazine, he became a nonfiction writer, and in 1996, he moved to the U.S. to teach at a public high school in the U.S. He also works as an educator. 2014, he completed the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies, The University of Tokyo. He is the author of "Minority Fist," "America Lower Level Education Site," and "America Problem Child Regeneration Classroom" (all Kobunsha e-books), "God's Ring," "The Door to the World: Forward! Samurai Blue" and "Hohoite to Nurture Coaching" (all from Kodansha).

 Soichi Hayashi

 We visited Nakatani at his training camp in LA, which has become an annual event before the January 28 final, and asked him about his measures against the champion Santiago and his analysis of Naoya Inoue, who is "just one weight class away" from the title.

Imagine the worst situation&#8221;&#8230;Close to Naoya Inoue! Junjin Nakatani, challenging for the 3rd bantam title, &#8220;The difference between a monster and a monster&#8221;.

 Marie Fujii, a celebrity with a stunning curvaceous body, makes her first appearance in FRIDAY's photogravure section! We asked her to talk about her unique career and her goals for 2024.

 Marie Fujii, a TV personality who fascinates with her overwhelmingly beautiful curves, makes her first appearance in FRIDAY's photogravure section! We asked her to talk about her unique career and her goals for 2024.

Race Queen Marie Fujii&#8217;s 2024 Journey

 Keizo Mori/Afro

 A former male member of South Korea's top idol group has been sentenced to seven years in prison. This was the third time he had been indicted in an indecent assault case, which was postponed. The trouble was uncovered one after another. We would like to introduce the details of this horrifying crime.

Latest Articles

From “Shin Sanjin Musume” to “Sta-birth” and “The Best Ten”… Saori Minami, the sparkle of a gem that established the origin of “idols” in Japan

Katsushika Ward’s “Land Lease Issue” Trial: “Was there any oral argument? The deputy mayor did not deny it.

Playback ’14] Takashi Yashikita passed away! The two-year battle against illness as seen by this magazine, “The woman who stood by him to the end”.

Terufumi Kiriyama is dating Maiko Kano, who was ridiculed as a “woman with a scent”… Terufumi Kiriyama: Why people say “It might work out unexpectedly” after marriage

Nakajima Kento’s “Yamashita Tomohisa Style” and His Hollywood Challenge

Uguisuji, who was yelled at, was unable to return to work… Indicted former Deputy Minister of Justice Kakizawa “alleged to be a regular power harasser”.

Power and water outages continue in the area…A volcanic eruption in Iceland threatens to destroy the city as it is swallowed by lava.

Comedians Fear Chain of Accusations of Sexual Scandals in the Past in the Wake of Hitoshi Matsumoto’s Sexual Assault Report

I crossed the line. Hitoshi Matsumoto’s “only one” assertion in the story of his “affair” with his wife.

New Year’s Business Report】A Study of the Cheap Fashion Industry: Is the UNIQLO Empire’s Dominance Unshakeable?

The “central stage of the political situation” was destroyed by fire… A news photographer closely followed and witnessed the legend of the “former Kakuei Tanaka residence” & interior photos

What I want to hear is a concrete plan… what do you mean by “careful explanation”?　Linguists are concerned about the language of politicians

Playback ’04] Nakamura Shidou, who is in the middle of a love affair, talks about his “feelings” for Shinohara Tomoe in a direct interview with a reporter for this magazine.

Ayako Kato, the Birth of Her First Child: “Behind the Celebrity Marriage” and “Timing of Her Return to Active Duty,” Pushed by Her Peers

The fashion is too unique to be talked about… [Exclusive photo] Takashi Hosokawa “Maturely remarried”: “♡♡♡♡ scene photo” seen only in this magazine.

Former South Korean national soccer team player Illegally Filmed an Indecent Acts with Former Girlfriend

Hotaka Yamakawa Recalled and Criticized an Incident Involving a Famous Athlete

Noto Peninsula Earthquake Submerges Tokyo Dome Land

Contrary to the Success of Number_i, King & Prince Struggles.

Toshifumi Fujimoto Indicted for Hit-and-Run

TKG to TKM: Top 3 Tamago Kake Men Trends

Imagine the worst situation”…Close to Naoya Inoue! Junjin Nakatani, challenging for the 3rd bantam title, “The difference between a monster and a monster”.

Race Queen Marie Fujii’s 2024 Journey

South Korean Idol Sentenced to 7 Years for Indecent Assault

Latest Articles

From “Shin Sanjin Musume” to “Sta-birth” and “The Best Ten”… Saori Minami, the sparkle of a gem that established the origin of “idols” in Japan

Katsushika Ward’s “Land Lease Issue” Trial: “Was there any oral argument? The deputy mayor did not deny it.

Playback ’14] Takashi Yashikita passed away! The two-year battle against illness as seen by this magazine, “The woman who stood by him to the end”.

Terufumi Kiriyama is dating Maiko Kano, who was ridiculed as a “woman with a scent”… Terufumi Kiriyama: Why people say “It might work out unexpectedly” after marriage

Nakajima Kento’s “Yamashita Tomohisa Style” and His Hollywood Challenge

Uguisuji, who was yelled at, was unable to return to work… Indicted former Deputy Minister of Justice Kakizawa “alleged to be a regular power harasser”.

Power and water outages continue in the area…A volcanic eruption in Iceland threatens to destroy the city as it is swallowed by lava.

Comedians Fear Chain of Accusations of Sexual Scandals in the Past in the Wake of Hitoshi Matsumoto’s Sexual Assault Report

I crossed the line. Hitoshi Matsumoto’s “only one” assertion in the story of his “affair” with his wife.

New Year’s Business Report】A Study of the Cheap Fashion Industry: Is the UNIQLO Empire’s Dominance Unshakeable?

The “central stage of the political situation” was destroyed by fire… A news photographer closely followed and witnessed the legend of the “former Kakuei Tanaka residence” & interior photos

What I want to hear is a concrete plan… what do you mean by “careful explanation”? Linguists are concerned about the language of politicians

Playback ’04] Nakamura Shidou, who is in the middle of a love affair, talks about his “feelings” for Shinohara Tomoe in a direct interview with a reporter for this magazine.

Ayako Kato, the Birth of Her First Child: “Behind the Celebrity Marriage” and “Timing of Her Return to Active Duty,” Pushed by Her Peers

The fashion is too unique to be talked about… [Exclusive photo] Takashi Hosokawa “Maturely remarried”: “♡♡♡♡ scene photo” seen only in this magazine.

Former South Korean national soccer team player Illegally Filmed an Indecent Acts with Former Girlfriend

Hotaka Yamakawa Recalled and Criticized an Incident Involving a Famous Athlete

Noto Peninsula Earthquake Submerges Tokyo Dome Land

Contrary to the Success of Number_i, King & Prince Struggles.

Toshifumi Fujimoto Indicted for Hit-and-Run

TKG to TKM: Top 3 Tamago Kake Men Trends

Imagine the worst situation”…Close to Naoya Inoue! Junjin Nakatani, challenging for the 3rd bantam title, “The difference between a monster and a monster”.

Race Queen Marie Fujii’s 2024 Journey

South Korean Idol Sentenced to 7 Years for Indecent Assault

What I want to hear is a concrete plan… what do you mean by “careful explanation”?　Linguists are concerned about the language of politicians