 Toru Yokota (news photographer)

 February '26 marks four full years since Russia invaded Ukraine. What do Ukrainians who defected to Japan think about the endless war? We interviewed the Ukrainians themselves.

Ukrainian Mother and Daughter Describe the Harsh Realities of Refugee Life in Japan

 Shinji Hasuo

 In the early morning of January 18, kabuki actor Daiki Shimizu, a.k.a. Nakamura Tsurumatsu, was caught red-handed breaking down the door of a restaurant in Taito Ward, Tokyo, on the charge of destruction of a building. The next day, he apologized to the press, and his performance under the name of Nakamura Tsurumatsu, which was scheduled for February, was postponed.

Kabuki Actor Tsurumatsu Nakamura Arrested for Property Damage; Apology Offered, Name Succession Delayed

 Kyodo News

 Rakuten has been struggling, having finished in the B class of the Pacific League for four consecutive years until last season. The team's attendance at games last season was 1.7 million, the lowest among the 12 teams.

Players Criticize Rakuten’s Home Stadium Renovation as a Parent Company’s Unilateral Decision

 Akira Ikoma

 This is the second installment of a series of articles by sex journalist Akira Ikoma on the history of image play, which can be called a "cultural history of sex and entertainment. In the second part of the series, we will look at the "Imekura," or "sex club," which entered its golden age and became increasingly maniacal.

[The Cultural History of Image Clubs, Part 2 (Part 2)] Fantasies That Would Be Unthinkable Today

 With the start of the Heisei era (1989), the popularity of "i-mekura" quickly increased. It was an era of "Ikei-ke-don-don", with the appearance of various stores that came up with various ideas... In this second installment of a series of articles, sex industry journalist Akira Ikoma traces the history of image-based sex industry.

[The Cultural History of Image Clubs, Part 2 (Part 1)] The Anything-Goes Creativity of the Golden Age

 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. He was a member of "Honjamaka," a duo with Toshiaki Megumi, and was also a member of "Ganso! Debuya" (TV TOKYO), as well as an actor and voice actor. Currently, he is the Friday MC of "Yoji Goji Days" (TV TOKYO), and is also active on YouTube and Instagram.

 Hidehiko Ishizuka

 Hidehiko Ishizuka of "Honjamaka" talks about "My Boyhood" vol.38

 Hidehiko Ishizuka of "Honjamaka" talks about his "good days" vol.38. This time, he talks about "how Hidehiko Ishizuka was born". This time, we'll talk about the episodes with his friend "Ohwaku-kun" and what he learned in the Judo Club.

Hidehiko Ishizuka of Honjamaka Reflects on the Boyhood That Shaped Who He Is Today

 The "voluntary training" scheduled for January 24th was put on hold until just before the start of the training session.

 Teruaki Sato of the Hanshin baseball team is fighting a "war of attrition" with the team by appointing an agent to challenge the Major League Baseball, which is his dream. If this situation continues, there is even a possibility that he will be forced to "close his voluntary training sessions" and "enter camp at his own expense.

Teruaki Sato Weighs Self Funded Camp as Tensions With Hanshin Grow Over MLB Ambitions

 Hatsuki Takeda (Nonfiction writer)

 Yanagawa go!

 Ukrainian-born, fluent in Japanese, enjoys going to the public bath near the Ajikawa stable

 Aoshonishiki, a Ukrainian-born rikishi, is attracting the attention of sumo fans as the "new ozeki. He talks about how he felt when he was promoted to Ozeki, how he spent his time at the Ajikawa stable, and his "encounter with sumo" as a boy.

Ukrainian Born Ozeki Aonishiki Shares His New Year Resolve and Pursuit of Greater Heights

 Hiroyuki Yagi, Kazuhiko Nakamura (2nd, 6th, 13th), Takao Kawakami, Junsei Todoroki, Sota Shima (5th, 15th), Kumataro Arai (7th, 12th), Koichi Kikuchi, Kazuhiko Nakamura, Yasuko Sakaguchi, Yuri Adachi, Yusuke Kondo

 Veteran actors stand out in dramas for the January season. In particular, Ryoko Shinohara, Nanako Matsushima, and Mao Inoue have all been actors for over 30 years. The dramas in which they have starred have all been well received. Let's take a look back at their successes with these treasured images.

Ryoko Shinohara Nanako Matsushima and Mao Inoue Display Exceptional Presence in January Season Dramas

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 Shinji Hasuo (1st to 3rd photos)

 In broad daylight on January 15, a shocking incident occurred in which two enforcement officers who came to an apartment to enforce a law enforcement order were stabbed to death and set fire to their own room. The suspect, who was desperate after being evicted from his apartment, was so selfish that he was forced to leave.

Bailiff Casualty Incident Following Welfare Cutoff and Unpaid Rent Suspect Cites Justifications for Violence

 The staff saw it all! Behind the Scenes of Weekly TV

 At THE W 2025, where Nitschke was crowned the ninth queen, the "low-level" tongue of Rohin was the talk of the town. Elf Arakawa, Hiccorohee, and others have been highly acclaimed, and the demand for female comedians is rapidly increasing. On the other hand, she also complained about "easy undertones.

TV Insiders Focus on the Rise of Female Comedians in a Once Male Dominated Variety Show World

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 Yoshio Tsunoda/Afro

 Defendant Takashi Tachibana is under arrest for defamation. Kenichi Okutani, a prefectural assembly member, is suing him in a civil suit. The method he uses in court is attracting attention as "clarifying the truth." ......

The Truth Behind the Hyogo Prefecture Document Issue Assemblyman Okutani Uses Lawsuit Notice in Takashi Tachibana Trial

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Yusuke Kondo

 timelesz is now a group that is flying by the seat of its pants, but it was not all smooth sailing. Five new members joined the group through an audition, which was unprecedented for the former Johnny's. From there, however, the group's rapid progress began. From there, the band's rapid ascent began. ......

Shori Sato Shines, So Matsushima Joins — The Fuma Kikuchi Factor in Timelesz

 Mayumi Morita (1st), Toshiaki Ichihara (2nd), Eiji Ikeda (3rd, 5th), Takero Yui (4th), Shigeki Katano (6th)

 Playback] looks back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In January 1996, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government decided to forcibly remove the "cardboard village" from the basement of Shinjuku's West Exit. The city clashed with homeless people who opposed the move.

Homeless Eviction Sparks Mayhem at Shinjuku West Exit: Kerosene and Fire Extinguishers Used

 Ryoji Shigemasa

 From a season of suffering to Japan Series MVP...... revealed all the drama behind the counterattack--.

 After winning the long-sought Japan Series championship and the MVP of the series, Softbank's Yamakawa struggled to find his "ideal form. After the Japan Series, he arrived at the stadium earlier than anyone else to work on his own training.

The Copy That Changed Everything: Hotaka Yamakawa on His Japan Series Awakening

 Ryo Nakahira

 Shinji Hasuo (2nd to 4th photos)

 Sentencing is set for January 21 in the trial of a former Japanese table tennis representative who indecently assaulted students and parents at a table tennis school where he was a coach. We look back at the arguments made by both the victim and the defendant at the trial so far.

Prosecutors Seek Sentence Against Former Japanese Table Tennis Representative Accused of Indecent Conduct

 Shu Nishihara

 Formerly in charge of "Music Station" and "News Station SUNDAY

 Yue Takeuchi, a freelance announcer, has started her second career as a roaster while continuing her freelance activities.

Ex-TV Asahi Announcer Yoshie Takeuchi Reflects on Tamori’s Advice in Her New Career

 Kumataro Arai

 Fuji Television's Ema Yoshioka, who was chosen as this year's "Spring High School Volleyball Passionate Caster" for the event held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium from January 5, reports on her "serious reporting" and "taking a break" from her work.

Miss Japan Winner Ema Yoshioka Displays Passion on Spring High School Volleyball Report

 Jiji Press

 The names of some rikishi have increased dramatically during the current Hatsuba-sho (New Year's Tournament). It is the name of the Isekehama stable's "~Fuji. The reason for this is that many of the wrestlers in the former Miyagino stable, where former yokozuna Hakuho was a master, changed their names at once due to transfers. This is the prosperity of the sumo world as seen in the yokozuna's yomata name.

Sumo Power Shift Seen Through Ring Names — A New Era Begins

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 On January 13, Minami Hamabe appeared onstage at the completion of "Soon, It's Farewell," a movie in which she plays the lead role. Dressed in a white blouse, Hamabe looked as lovely as a fairy, and the entire venue was enveloped by her charm.

Despite Weight Loss Reports, Minami Hamabe Stuns in a Cute White Blouse at Movie Premiere

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 The most exciting thing for children during the New Year's holiday is New Year's money. However, when we took a look around the condominium bubble-rocking Tawaman area, we found that there was a mounting battle going on, involving parents as well. ......

Luxury Apartment Kids Compete in High-Stakes Otoshidama Exchange

 Born in the year of the horse! The "New Year Girl" who is loved by everyone is going all out in 2026!

 She is also a member of "100 Million Great Questions! Laugh and Correct! Special interview with Shiori Sato, who has 25 years of experience and is also the "woman of the year" born in the year of the horse!

“I Keep Going Because People Smile When They See Me” — Shiori Sato Speaks Out

 Hiroki Kamata, a specialist in earth science and professor emeritus at Kyoto University, warns that Japan could experience a tremendous earthquake this year. How can he make such a prediction? Kamata explains his shocking theory.

The Imminent Threat of a Massive Nankai Trough and Tokyo Earthquake as Japan Enters Disaster Season

 Sports writer Myung-Woo Kim

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 I will deliver ″extraordinarily happy″ to everyone with my song ♡.

 Nana Suganuma, a professional women's golfer who attracts fans with her strong putting and innocent character, is taking on a new challenge that is unprecedented in the golf world: a dual role. In the music video shooting, she looks as serious as she does during the round.

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