 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 The staff saw it! Behind the Scenes of Weekly TV

 The recent ghost story boom in the entertainment industry has seen a rapid increase in the number of popular YouTube ghost stories being broadcast on terrestrial TV. Budget-free, suitable for distribution, and compliant with regulations...are they the savior of the TV industry, which is struggling to cut production costs?

The Secret Behind the Resurgence of Horror and Spiritual Shows on Japanese TV

 Ryo Sakamoto (Former head of the Culture and Society Department of Tokyo Sports Newspaper)

 The Image Direct/Afro

 Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas, the big couple that has divided the nation into "they're dating" and "they're not dating," are finally on the verge of marriage. Tom's out-of-the-ordinary "marriage proposal" behavior has become a hot topic. ......

Tom Cruise Set to Marry Ana de Armas Again — Premarital Agreement Reportedly Ready

 Takeo Shigumura (1st and 2nd photos) Kazuhiko Nakamura (3rd photo)

 On September 25, the "succession drinking ceremony" of the chairman of the Kodokai, the core organization of Yamaguchigumi, took place at the headquarters of the Hirai Family, the secondary organization of Yamaguchigumi VI, located in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture. What does this mean? A detailed reporter will explain.

Toyohashi Scene Shaken by Appearance of Key Yamaguchi-gumi Figure Amid New Kodo-kai Leadership

 Xinhua/Afro

 North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's wife Ri Sesuijin's public exposure has been drastically decreasing. When she disappeared from public life in the past, there were various speculations, such as purge due to adultery or hospitalization due to a new type of corona infection. Experts decipher the background to this latest disappearance.

Kim Jong Un’s Wife Missing from Public Eye — Rumors of Past Affair and Purge Resurface After China Visit

 Shinji Hasuo

 Five suspects in a robbery with tear gas in Edogawa Ward in September were arrested, all of whom are believed to be members of the Tokuryu group. Recently, incidents involving the use of tear gas have been occurring frequently. We explored the reasons for this.

Five Suspected Tokuryu Members Arrested in Edogawa Tear Gas Robbery — The Shocking Reality of Black-Market Crime Tools

 Shinji Hasuo (4th)

 In late September, Shintaro Morimoto of "SixTONES" visited the stage of "SixTONES" member Daiga Kyomoto. Morimoto is extremely busy, but his love for his friends is well known to all concerned, and now he tells us what he thinks of Richard Keita Kusama. .....

Shintaro Morimoto Attends Taiga Kyomoto’s Stage Play — The Hidden Meaning Behind His Feelings for Bandmate Richard Kusama

 Richard Keita Kusama, a member of the "Ae! group's Richard Keita Kusama, who was arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure, was released on October 6. There he was, sobbing and apologizing twice to the press. But when I think of what he has lost, ......

Richard Kusama Released — What’s Next for Aぇ! group as Possibility of No Indictment Emerges?

 Aika Kanda

 No.97] Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 It is the second day of Aika Kanda's trip by car along Route 66 across the United States. In the morning, she had some trouble, but with the help of a kind man, she was able to finish the day without incident. However, after a day of trouble, she had another one, and on the fourth day, after lunch, she was unexpectedly ......

Aika Kanda Joins The Himura Couple’s Route 66 Trip – Caught by the Police Edition

 Ichiro Takatsuka (1st) Shu Nishihara (2nd)

 One night in late September, Sho Sakurai of Arashi was spotted at a popular dining bar in Daikanyama, Tokyo. It seems that it was the launch of the drama "Hoso Kyoushou" and Sakurai seemed to be in a good mood from start to finish, probably because the drama was so well received.

Sho Sakurai Proves His Star Power—Why His Life After Arashi Is on Solid Ground

 Kumataro Arai and Shinji Hasuo (5th)

 On October 5, former TOKIO member Shigeru Jojima appeared at an event held by the National Police Agency. Dressed as a police officer, he called attention to the "fake policeman scam. However, even from the audience's point of view, Jojima was clearly not in good spirits that day. What was the reason?

Shigeru Joshima Appears Shocked and Subdued at Event Following Richard Kusama’s Arrest

 A popular hairdresser was arrested on September 30 for indecently assaulting a female customer at his beauty parlor. Fujii's salon used to be highly praised by word of mouth, but "bad reputation" had been noticed for about a year. ......

Charismatic Hairdresser’s Predatory Behavior Had Long Been a Red Flag

 Ichiro Takatsuka

 STARTO ENTERTAINMENT's official legal X account announced that there was a problem with a Japanese visitor at Kento Nakajima's performance in Taipei, Taiwan. Unauthorized entrance has been a problem for some time...

STARTO Cracks Down on Fake Documents Ahead of Kento Nakajima’s Taiwan Show

 Kazuhiko Nakamura, courtesy of BayStars (3rd "Hamasta Battle" photo)

 Aki, a member of the official performance team "diana," which boasts charismatic popularity among BayStars fans, announced her graduation on SNS. She explained the reason for her graduation.

DeNA Cheerleader Aki Bids Farewell After 5 Years of Lightning-Fast Spirit

 Kyodo News

 A team in Japan's most prestigious race, "Super Formula," has sent a "letter of inquiry" to the president of the association, Mr. Masahiko Kondo. It is said that a slanderous ruckus is being stirred up over a popular female driver. The contents of the letter can be found at .......

Slander Scandal Rocks Top Car Racing — Masahiko Kondo Accused of Running From Responsibility

 Takuma Arimura

 On September 23, 2025, the 80th General Debate of the UN General Assembly began at UN Headquarters in New York. With massive traffic restrictions in place, President Trump's delay caused an unexpected person to get stuck in traffic restrictions

Trump’s Traffic Rules Throw New York into Chaos, Delaying Ishiba, Macron at UN Assembly

 Reuters/Afro

 Sanae Takaichi won the LDP presidential election, defeating the heavy favorite, Shinjiro Koizumi. Behind the scenes, there are awards for his "success" to Taro Aso. ......

Sanae Takaichi Faces Early Dissolution Rumors as Taro Aso’s Strategy Shapes Coalition Politics

 Kumataro Arai

 In late September, "The 102nd Proposal" was being filmed in Yokohama. Seiya and Erika Karada of "SHIMOFURI MYOJO", the lead actors, were filming a scene in which Karada was laughing hysterically at Seiya's comments in between scenes.

Erika Karata and Seiya Hilariously Bond on Set of The 102nd Proposal

 In late September, filming for the October season drama "Coach" was taking place at Sakuradamon, where the Metropolitan Police Department is located. Next to Kurashina Kana, who plays a detective, there was a real uniformed police officer standing guard. Kurashina's dignified standing posture was beautiful.

Kana Kurashina Wows in Stunning Pantsuit While Filming Drama Coach

 Yasuhisa Kikuchi

 Hirotsuru Fujiyama

 Summer Vacation for a New Heroine in the Gravure Industry Aoi Mizobata's popularity has skyrocketed in just six months since her debut! We ask the supernova who has emerged in the industry about everything from her memorable photo shoots to her private memories.

 Aoi Mizobata, whose popularity has skyrocketed in just six months since her debut, makes her third appearance on FRIDAY! We interviewed the supernova who has emerged in the industry about everything from her memorable photo shoots to her private memories.

Aoi Mizobata Shares Her Family Tradition: Cozy Cottage Getaways with Their Dog

 Akira Ikoma

 This is the second installment of sex industry journalist Akira Ikoma's serial article, "27 Years of Deli Hell: A History. The end of the 1990s and the beginning of the '00s were the most profitable period for the deli-hel service. Its low entry hurdles made it a popular business, and its number increased dramatically.

Inside Japan’s Delivery Health Boom: How Some Made Fortunes While Phones Never Stopped Ringing

 Courtesy of Hiroyuki Komatsu's office (2nd and 3rd past 2 photos)

 Hi, I'm George Clooney, a Japanese guy. Junji Takada (78), who made the interview site feel at home with his simple greeting, talks about his program "Jun-Soal," which marked its 10th anniversary in September, and about the strange life he has led.

&#8220;Ordinary Greetings Are Boring!&#8221; — Junji Takada Reveals Secrets Behind Jun Sanpo

 The bubble economy of the early days of the "deli-hel" business in the 2000s had an impact on the love hotel industry as well. At the same time, the "hoteheru" (prostitution services) emerged in Osaka. The "evolution" of the delicatessen business also began, with the appearance of high-class establishments.

From Budget Calls to High-Class Encounters: How Japan’s Deriheru Industry Began to Evolve

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Seiji Chihara has been under fire for his "bullying comment" against Yusuke Kawai, a member of the Toda City Council in Saitama Prefecture. Two months after the uproar, he finally uploaded an apology video. ......

Seiji Chihara’s Late Apology Exposes a Big Difference in Judgment from Chocolate Planet

 Last December, a gang member was arrested for ordering the boys of the Tokuryu group "Kawaguchi Dragon" to run amok. The man is seen as an "ass-bearer" of the boys, but the relationship between gangsters and biker gangs has been changing in recent years.

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