 Yuri Adachi

 Governor Heita Kawakatsu submitted his resignation following controversial comments he made at the entrance ceremony of the Shizuoka Prefectural Government. Heita Kawakatsu submitted a notice of resignation. The race for his successor is also a matter of concern. Among the leading candidates, there is a "don" of the Shizuoka business world in the background...

Shizuoka Governor Heita Kawakatsu Resigns Over Discriminatory Remark About Occupation

 Kyodo News

 Hanshin Draft No. 1 pitcher Kaisho Shimomura, 22, underwent Tommy John surgery to reconstruct the medial collateral ligament of his right elbow and was released from the hospital on April 11, the team announced. The Tigers were shocked.

Hanshin&#8217;s First-Round Pick Shimomura Undergoes Tommy John Surgery: Manager Okada Expresses Frustration

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Takero Yui

 Mitsutoshi Watanabe

 Ella Freya, 26, a multi-talented fashion model and YouTuber from the Netherlands, experienced a digital panel sushi conveyor belt called Digilow. She was surprised that there is nothing like this overseas.

Dutch Model Ella Freya&#8217;s Revelations on the Differences Between Japanese Sushi and Sushi Abroad Shock Many

 Kyodo News Agency, Sankei Shimbun, AFLO

 Suntory Natural Water," the No. 1 brand in the industry; Coca-Cola's "Irohasu," which is making great strides; Asahi's "Oishii Mizui Natural Water," which makes use of its beer know-how; Otsuka Foods' "Crystal Geyser," Ito En's "Evian," and others with outstanding name recognition

 In the past, canned coffee reigned supreme in the soft drink industry. The next best-selling beverage was PET-bottled tea. However, Suntory Natural Water is currently the best-selling brand! An unprecedented "natural water boom" is taking place. ......

Revealing the Inside Story of the Great Battle to Become Japan&#8217;s Best-Selling Water

 Kojiro Yamada

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Ippei Mizuhara&#8217;s &#8220;Gambling Addiction&#8221; is Serious Even though Shohei Otani is Confirmed to be Clean

 Yoshito Murata

 STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, a new talent management company established by the former Johnny's (now "SMILE-UP."), is now being called into question for its management capabilities.

Naniwa Danshi&#8217;s Official Instagram Leaks Secret Meeting with Sexy Actress, Raising Concerns Over New Company&#8217;s Management

 Ryu Kanzaki

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Before the Spring Koshien Tournament, Tohoku High School&#8217;s Captain Yu Darvish Faced Rumors of Multiple Romantic Relationships

 Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, 32, exercised the opt-out clause in the minor league contract he signed with the U.S. Major League Baseball Giants and chose to return to Japanese baseball. He is already in negotiations with several NPB teams.

Tsutsugo Acquisition: Show or Substance? DeNA&#8217;s Doubts vs. Convincing Negotiations

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A Flood of Interpreter Pitches Emerged, All Aiming to Capitalize on Financial Opportunities with Ohtani!

 Born in Tokyo in 1946. He has a unique career path from Shochiku Advertising Department to women's magazine reporter to entertainment reporter. He has appeared on "The Wide" and "Information Live Miyaneya" (both on Nippon Television Network Corporation), and currently appears regularly on "Mentai Wide" (Fukuoka Broadcasting System), "Su Matan" (Yomiuri TV), and Rainbow Town FM.

 Toshio Ishikawa (Entertainment Reporter)

 Shoichiro Tsuboi

 Akebono, the 64th yokozuna who created the unprecedented "sumo boom" with Takanohana and Wakanohana, has passed away. After retiring from the Sumo Association, he turned to martial arts and professional wrestling, and had a tumultuous life that included a long period of hospitalization. ......

In Memoriam] &#8220;Crying over crotch splitting&#8230;&#8221; Former Yokozuna Akebono&#8217;s passing reminds us of the &#8220;structure of bullying in the sumo world,&#8221; as he had revealed.

 Kyodo News (Rokuhira)

 Actor Naomasa Rokudaira, who has played supporting roles in numerous films, is involved in a huge financial trouble amounting to approximately 200 million yen. I was cheated by him too! he confessed angrily! The "that guy" was Rokuhira's eldest son.

Renowned supporting actor Naomasa Rokudaira was involved in his eldest son&#8217;s suspected 200 million yen investment fraud!

 Taguchi Yuji

 The 37-year-old continues to evolve in his 13th season in the Majors, the longest of any Japanese pitcher.

 Yu Darvish of the Padres is entering his 13th season in the majors, the longest of any Japanese pitcher. An expert in motion analysis explains the "Tornado Pitching Method," which he has been experimenting with since he was in his 30s.

Yu Darvish, Padres, 200 Wins in Japan and the U.S. by &#8220;Tornado Pitching Method by Trial and Error&#8221;!

 Keisuke Takahashi

 Miki Ide, a graduate of the Kunitachi College of Music, is expanding her activities. We interviewed her for her first "adult" gravure photo shoot.

 We interview Miki Ide, a graduate of the Kunitachi College of Music, who has made her gravure debut.

Japan&#8217;s Number One Circle Beauty Miki Ide Starts Full-fledged Gravure Activities!

 Myung-Woo Kim

 MHN Sports

 The Korean women's golf scene has just started its domestic season. There was Jung Ji-yu, a popular professional who struggled on the Japan Tour last season. In her return match in Korea, she showed off her brilliant play. Here is a look back at her beautiful play.

Golfer Jung Ji Yu Returns to South Korea, Showcasing Beautiful Techniques and Smiles in Mini-Skirt Attire!

 Takashi Hotta, Shuichi Masuda, Yutaka Asai, Shoichiro Tsuboi, Akifumi Yoshida, Shinya Inui, Takashi Hashimoto

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Akebono Taro: From Yokozuna to Martial Artist, Remembering a Gentleman Who Wanted to Stay

 Eiichiro Miyata

 Yu Kumaki

 Yuri Kasahara

 Kana Kitahara

 A special series of articles on the true face of the idol group "WHITE SCORPION," produced by Akimoto Yasushi!

 A special series of articles on the true faces of the idol group "WHITE SCORPION" produced by Akimoto Yasushi! In this 10th installment of the series, CHOCO makes an appearance.

WHITE SCORPION Serialization: Episode 10 &#8211; CHOCO&#8217;s Aspiration to Become an Idol Like Watanabe Mayu-san

 Kyodo News (2nd photo)

 A new revelation has come to light concerning the failure of the Hokkaido Association of Athletics Federations (HAAF) to pay 7,352,500 yen in athlete registration fees to the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF) for the 2010 fiscal year. A document from the board of directors' meeting, obtained independently, contains shocking details.

Hokkaido Athletics Association&#8217;s Unpaid Dues and Embezzlement Scandal

 Yusuke Kondo

 Shingo Katori, who saw Number_i's success, said that the talent who left Johnny's was subjected to tremendous pressure. An entertainment magazine reporter explains the truth behind this.

Will &#8220;Number_i&#8221;&#8216;s rapid progress continue&#8230; After &#8220;Shingo Katori&#8221; left the company, he intensely revealed his past struggles with discovery to his former office.

 MHN Sports KLPGA

 The professional golf tour is now underway across the sea. The lineup ranges from last season's prize money queen to promising newcomers who boast popularity on par with idols!

 The brilliant competition among "twinkly-white" golfers has begun even on the other side of the ocean. The "PR models" who are the face of women's golf in Korea are the ones who are the focus of fans' attention. Their bright dresses were revealed to the public.

Tight Wear Suits Well&#8230;The &#8220;Ability and Beauty&#8221; of Korean Women Golfers&#8217; &#8220;Public Relations Models

 Keisuke Nishi (Tetsushi Tanaka), Kojiro Yamada (Hana Kuroki), Yusuke Kondo (Mikako Tabe)

 Even in April, there has been no end to the number of big-name celebrities leaving their agencies and going independent. A senior executive at a major long-established entertainment agency said, "The number one reason is financial problems. There are other reasons, but the meaning of the existence of major entertainment agencies is now being questioned.

Financial Concerns Drive Rush Towards Independence of Kuroki Haru, Tanaka Tetsushi, and Tabe Mikako

 PHOTO: JMPA

 Graduating from university and joining the Japanese Red Cross Society, Aiko's popularity with the public is soaring.

 Dressed in a navy blue suit in front of the headquarters of the Japanese Red Cross Society on April 1, Aiko Aiko expressed her aspirations to the press on the occasion of joining the company. This is the first time in history that a child of the Emperor's family has been employed in a private-sector administrative position, and her unpretentious personality is rapidly gaining popularity among the public.

Princess Aiko&#8217;s Entry into the Workforce Sparks Battle Over Solo Public Duties

 Masayoshi Katayama (Journalist)

 AP/Afro

 Tomohiro Anraku and Bauer, who have been in trouble for allegedly harassing a junior and assaulting a woman, are playing for the same team in Mexico. The two played for the same team in Mexico, and the turmoil is expected to make it tough for them to return to the Japanese baseball world. ...... The following is a report on the reality of their unexpected promotion to the majors.

Sudden Major League Promotion for Anraku and Bauer Amid Bullying and Assault Allegations Against Junior Players

 There are young players who have high expectations but are languishing in the second team. Akira Neo of the Chunichi and Masato Akihiro of the Giants are a perfect example. Neo was KO'd after less than two innings, and Akihiro overslept and was late twice. Here are the reasons why both players are struggling in the farm.

Young Stars Struggle in Second Team After Short Pitching Stints and Repeated Lateness

 Keiko Tsuji

 What should business caregivers do to realize caregiving that is compatible with work? We interviewed the representative of a non-profit organization that provides nursing care support consulting services, using the experience of Aina Nishizaki (pseudonym), who decided to leave her job because she could not balance work and family care.

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