 The "FC Barcelona" authorized academy was found to have been involved in an untransparent transfer of business. The problem is not limited to the management company that transferred the business, but has developed to the point of involving the Katsushika Ward Office and the ward assembly that invited the academy. What is it all about? ......

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 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster, Video Producer)

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 Ai no, Gakko" is a controversial film that depicts the forbidden "love" between an overly serious high school teacher and a host who aims to become "No.1" in the nightlife world. Raoul plays the host who falls in love with Fumino Kimura, who plays the heroine. ......

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 Ichiro Takatsuka

 Kumamushi made their big break in 2002 with the phrase "It's warm, it's warm, it's warm! Although their TV exposure has decreased, the duo continues to perform on stage, mainly at the Toyokan, a sacred place for comedy. We spoke passionately about the duo's "whereabouts.

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 Aida En (1st photo), Kazuhiko Nakamura (2nd photo), Takeo Yuzuna (3rd photo)

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 Kei Kato

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 Nakahira Ryo

 On August 7, the Chiba District Court held the first trial of a man accused of kidnapping a 15-year-old high school girl and having sexual intercourse with her without her consent. The trial revealed the "escape to death" of the man who took the high school girl around for four days, saying, "Let's die together.

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 Originally a Japanese culture, "cosplay" is now spreading throughout the world. FRIDAY has carefully selected five cosplayers who are drawing attention in Asia.

Summer Comiket 2025: Overseas Cosplayers Celebrate Their Japanese Fandom

 KAT-TUN," which broke up on March 31 this year, announced that they will reunite for a concert. If realized, it will be a "long-cherished wish" for the members and fans. The location will be the outdoor concert that KAT-TUN had longed for, the 5th anniversary ......

5 Years Later, KAT-TUN Takes the Stage Again—Will This Be the Ultimate Comeback?

 Born in Yamagata Prefecture in 1983, Yoko Tunemochi worked for 10 years in the editorial department of a health information magazine, editing monthly magazines and web media before becoming a freelance writer. Currently, she interviews, plans, and writes about doctors and specialists, focusing on healthcare and medical fields.

 Yoko Kemmochi

 Dr. Takeshi Kurihara, a hepatologist, says, "The habits you continue for your health may actually be the cause of a weakened liver. The doctor warns against drinking too much not of alcoholic beverages, but of sugary drinks that are claimed to be good for the body.

Think It’s Healthy? These Common Drinks May Cause Fatty Liver

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 Maki Takubo, the mayor of Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, who has been making headlines for allegedly falsifying her academic credentials, finally appeared before the Article 100 Committee for witness examination. He even made a catchy "stray remark" about diplomas, which is a point of contention. ......

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 A man was arrested for attempted murder for stabbing his drinking buddy with a knife in a drunken rage. When he noticed the media waiting for him at the time of his arrest, he swore at them and said, "What the hell are you filming? and behaves in a menacing manner.

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 Hiroyuki Komatsu

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 In this age of video distribution, used pornography is fetching high prices. It is only natural that used pornographic videos that cannot be re-released due to the bankruptcy of the manufacturer have a scarcity value, but there is another reason for the popularity of used porn among enthusiasts.

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 A landfill far from people's homes in Tokyo. There are cats living in a harsh environment with no food. We accompanied a group of volunteers engaged in protection activities to find out what is really going on.

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