 Keiko Tsuji

 Afro

 Why don't cabs pass me by when I raise my hand?　Only "pick-up" taxis are passing by. Behind the disappearance of the taxi service is the industry's desperate situation, including a shortage of labor, the spread of taxi-dispatch apps, and data on accident rates. A mobility specialist looks into the mystery behind the disappearance of the cab fleet.

Why Taxis Ignore Raised Hands and How App-Only Rides Are Replacing Street Hails in Cities

 Masayuki Kikuchi (military photojournalist)

 The latest amphibious vehicle ACV and MV-22B Osprey appeared, and thousands of personnel participated in total... What the tense scene means

 A U.S. Marine Corps Osprey descended on the park and the Ground Self-Defense Force landed from the shore...Iron Fist 26, the largest defense drill in history, took place. Unlike various other drills, this one was clearly designed to fight a hypothetical enemy, China.

Inside Japan US Military Drills Massive Iron Fist 26 Exercise in Okinawa Captured Up Close

 C2/Yuji Arakawa

 The Major League Baseball season has begun! The "right shoulder down" form has finally been perfected!

 Shohei Ohtani's pitching form is becoming more and more distinctive. The fact that the characteristics of his pitching are becoming apparent is a sign that he is approaching ″perfection″ as a pitcher.

Shohei Ohtani Shows Serious Pitching as He Aims to Dominate Batters This Season

 Shinji Hasuo (1st)

 Fumitaka Obirimaki, a former lieutenant of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department who has been on the front lines of major crimes against celebrities, shares his memories of the horrific scenes he witnessed at the home of a singer during a drug raid.

Major Celebrity Arrested in Drug Case as Police Raid Hoarder’s Apartment

 Keisuke Nishi (1st photo) Shinji Hasuo (2nd photo)

 Fumitaka Obirimaki, a former assistant inspector of the Metropolitan Police Department, who has been on the front lines of major crimes against celebrities, explains how the police arrest celebrities who are using illegal drugs!

Real-Life Narcotics G-Men Reveal Targets Celebrities Under Drug Surveillance

 Akira Ikoma

 The Cultural History of the Imekura (Part 4)

 This is the final installment of a series of articles by sex journalist Akira Ikoma on the history of image play, which can also be called "the cultural history of fuzoku. In Part 1, we will look at the history of image play in the late '10s, when the number of establishments offering unique image play increased, and bunny girls also became popular.

Edgy-Themed Shops Like Yankee Girls and Tokusatsu Heroines Surge in the Late 2010s

 The Cultural History of the Imeclub (4) Part 2

 Even during the COVID-19 crisis, when everything in the world was stagnant, the adult entertainment industry launched image plays that were in step with the current trends. What will happen in the future? This is the second and final part of the series "Cultural History of the Imekura" by Akira Ikoma, a sex industry journalist.

The Rise of No-Costume Imekura How It Evolved During COVID

 Kumataro Arai

 In mid-March, filming for the April season drama "Ginga no Ippou" was taking place in Tokyo, where we spotted Hana Kuroki, the lead actress. Kuroki acted in a blouson with a political party name logo. Between takes, she was wrapped in a blanket to keep warm.

Haru Kuroki Wears Blouson Campaigns and Smiles on Set/

 Writer, born in 1973. After working for a publishing company and an advertising production company, became a freelance writer. In addition to interviewing actors for weekly and monthly magazines, she writes columns on dramas for various media. His major publications include "All the Important Things Are Taught by Morning Drama" (Ota Publishing Co., Ltd.).

 Wakako Tako

 Mayumi Abe

 Over 800,000 copies of the English edition have been sold! After eight years of despair due to an editor's outburst, Satoshi Yagisawa's "healing" novel has taken the world by storm. We take a look at his new novel, "Pension Wakeatte," and other reasons why the humble daily life in Japan has captured the hearts of foreign readers.

800K Sold Abroad Why Japan’s Quiet Stories Are Winning the World

 J.Y. Park, founder of "JYP Entertainment," is stepping down as an in-house director. While he will continue to oversee creative operations, he will take on "new external operations in the global domain" for artist development and the K-pop industry.

J.Y. Park Steps Down Executive Role Sparks Speculation on China’s New National Project

 Izumi Nakagawa

 Shohei Otani and other young athletes of the Z Generation learn from the theory of nurturing young athletes. The latest in mental management and goal-setting, such as the "de-emphasis on guts" that draws out initiative from waiting for instructions, and the "use of data" that links failure to growth, are explained in this must-see for managers.

Clutch Gene Unlocked Why Ohtani Owns the Big Stage

 Ryo Sakamoto (Writer, former head of the Culture and Society Department of Tokyo Sports Newspaper)

 REX/Afro

 The stir that took place in the Best Actor category at the real American Academy Awards is being talked about all over the United States. The Oscar went to Michael B. Jordan, not Timothée Chalamet, who had been the frontrunner in the race. ......

Another Oscar Miss for Chalamet—Same Issue Returns

 Shu Nishihara

 Production costs are 2 to 5 times higher than terrestrial broadcasting, and the reception hall of a 4-star hotel is rented out... Surprised by the overwhelming capital power of Netflix!

 Witness the launch of a new Netflix drama starring Wataru Ichinose. The wedding banquet hall of a four-star hotel was rented out to a group of leading actors including Suzu Hirose, Kento Hayashi, and Raoul. The production cost was two to five times that of terrestrial broadcasting, giving us a glimpse of Netflix's capital power.

Sandals at a Star-Studded Bash?! Ichinose &#038; Hirose Turn Heads at Netflix Wrap Party

 Toshikatsu Tanaka

 At the end of March, Akiko Wada's long-running variety show "Akko ni Omakase! will end at the end of March. At the same time, it was announced that a new program, "Akko to Jumbo," would begin in April. Why was Wada so generous to the end of the program? We asked the people involved about the true reason.

&#8220;That Network Is Different&#8221; Akiko Wada’s Next Move Sparks Speculation

 Hironori Jinno (Nonfiction writer)

 Courtesy of the bereaved family (1st and 2nd pictures)

 Tetsuyoshi Mori, a construction worker in Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture, has sued the city and the then-director of Minamisoma City General Hospital for 117.32 million yen in damages for the loss of his wife, Asako, due to a medical error.

She Went in for a Simple Operation—And Never Came Back

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 On March 14, a demonstration was held at the east exit of Shinjuku Station. Do something! demonstration" was held at the east exit of Shinjuku Station. The reporter met a man who lamented that he could not make ends meet because he had been cut off from his job as a dispatched worker.

“Rent’s Too High! Fix It!”—50s Man Facing Job Loss Shares Harsh Life Struggles in Shinjuku Protest

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 The Seiwa-kai was once the largest faction of the LDP. About 20 of them gathered at a yakiniku restaurant in Shinbashi Station. They are said to be preparing for the day when the high approval rating of the Takaichi cabinet will one day decline.

Ex-Abe MPs, Slush Funds, and Shimbashi BBQ — The Story Behind Takamichi’s High Approval

 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster, Video Producer)

 The drama "Something in Winter, Something in Spring" starring Hana Sugisaki is one of the most unique dramas of this season. The meaning of "God is in the details" seen behind the production of such a drama can be found at ......

Between Winter and Spring, Sugisaki Paints a Story in the Smallest Moments

 Kumataro Arai (1st and 2nd), Ippei Tang (3rd and 4th)

 In early March, Shiori Doi was spotted in front of the Ministry of Justice in Kasumigaseki, Tokyo, where the film "Wings to the Tiger, the Movie" was being shot!　Just a week before this, Doi was reported to be in love with Ryoma Takeuchi. Doi was all smiles that day.

Ryoma Takeuchi’s New Flame Shiori Doi Spotted! Beaming in a Suit Outside the Justice Ministry

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 An in-depth analysis of the talented and fresh rookies who are aiming for the queen's title

 Who will be this season's heroine? This season's domestic women's golf tour started with the Daikin Orchid Ladies on March 5. We will thoroughly analyze all the players, from the talented ones who are aiming for the queen's title to the fresh rookies! What kind of dramas will be born this year?

Domestic Golf Tour Launches — Which Strong &#038; Cute Heroine Will Rise?

 In mid-February, Mitsuyoshi Uchimura, a.k.a. Ucchan of "Ucchan Nanchan" was filming a comedy show at a plaza in the Shinjuku building district. Uchimura was wearing a conte-like costume and makeup, and was showing off his sharp moves.

Uchimura Goes Rogue in Shinjuku! Comedy Star Spotted Acting Suspiciously in Public

 Kyodo News

 Indictment comes five years after his release from prison. A 49-year-old man is charged with murder. He allegedly faked a fall and threw his wife off the ninth floor of their apartment building. FRIDAY Digital" reported the incident in detail immediately after his arrest. Here is the man's contradictory story.

Man Indicted 5 Years After Claiming Postpartum Breakdown for Allegedly Throwing Wife from 9th Floor

 The staff saw it! Behind the Scenes of Weekly TV

 What are the strengths of Olympians who are useful on location in the city? A Change in the Power Structure of Former Athletes. Narumi Takahashi (34), the "Riku-ryu" commentator, has emerged as the "female version of Shuzo Matsuoka," and Kaori Sakamoto (25) is also inundated with variety offers.

Backlash Spreads to Former Athletes as Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai Emerge as Rising TV Stars Ahead of the Milan–Cortina Olympics

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 The second trial held on March 17 at the Tokyo District Court has become a topic of discussion, as it revealed the true face of the former Janpoke Saito defendant. This site has witnessed two adulterous affairs in the past. ......

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