 Ippei Hara

 JUMPN's Hikaru Yaotome is being talked about as having "foresight. The new school leaders, who have been the subject of much buzz since the beginning of this year with their "Lovebu" and "Otona Blue," were the first to spot these new trends and ......

Hey! Say! JUMP’s Yaotome Wins Praise for Spotting Lovebu Early

 Shinji Hasuo

 A man was arrested for taking a sleeping pill in a soy sauce jug to a restaurant, giving it to a woman to make her unconscious, and then attempting to commit an indecent act. The crime was caught on the restaurant's security camera, which served as evidence for his arrest.

He Seemed Harmless—Then He Slipped Sleeping Pills into Her Soy Sauce

 A woman who had swindled a man out of his money by lying that he was behind on his tuition fees was arrested on suspicion of fraud. A "fraud manual" was found on her phone. We interviewed a person involved in the case about the current situation of the "wanted girls.

Woman Behind Itadaki Joshi Scam Arrested — Claimed the Boom Was Over While Defrauding Men

 Shima Ukon (Broadcaster/Video Producer)

 2023 TIFF/Afro

 Bokutachi ha Sono Hoshi no Gakuritsu wo Shiranai" (We Still Don't Know the School Rules of That Star) ended with great success. One of the successes of this drama is the acting ability of Yuto Isomura in his first starring role, but there are also other factors that boosted the success of this drama. ......

Three Reasons Why Hayato Isomura’s First Golden-Time Drama Became a Hit

 Kyodo News

 A former Nagano prefectural assemblyman accused of murdering his wife has had his appeal dismissed. The former prefectural assemblyman allegedly strangled his wife in their home and brewery. However, the former prefectural assemblyman has consistently maintained his innocence. However, his alibi is questionable. An expert deciphers the planning involved.

Former Nagano Politician Arrested over Wife’s Death — Strange Remarks Preceded His Capture

 AFLO

 Despite narrowly missing out on the title of homerun king, he hit 55 homers, the most in his career.

 On September 29, Shohei Ohtani hit a career-high 55 home runs in the final game of the regular season. Although he narrowly missed out on the title of homerun king, sportswriters say that "Otani was not looking for an individual title.

Ohtani Eyes MLB Glory Again, Full Speed Ahead into the Postseason

 On September 19, the appeal of Hiroo Kihara, who was indicted for indecently assaulting an elementary school girl at the ping-pong club he manages, was dismissed. Even before this incident, Kihara's behavior had been called "dangerous.

[Exclusive] Miyuu Kihara’s Father Receives Two-Year Prison Term for Indecency — Past Behavior Raised Concerns

 Kyodo News Agency Jiji Press

 Richard and Masato Akihiro were traded between Softbank and the Giants in May. As of now, there is a clear difference between the two. Richard is hitting double-digit homers for the first time, while Akihiro is struggling in the second base. The former No. 4 of the Giants gives a convincing explanation of the difference between the two!

Power or Consistency? Ex-Giants Star Breaks Down Richard and Akihiro’s Contrasting Fates

 Miko Ryokai (sports writer)

 Afro (2nd photo)

 Local interview with a prospective star in Germany. She talks about her comfortable distance from her father, her favorite pastime of sauna, and even her views on love!

 Tanigawa Moeko has grown up to be a star volleyball player that the world is now paying attention to. After graduating from high school, she moved to Japan to play for Bayern Munich, a prestigious club in Germany, from January of this year. FRIDAY went to interview her there ......

【Exclusive Interview】Momoko Tanigawa, 20: The Nadeshiko Japan Star Who Always Calls Her Dad Before Every Game

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Housing prices continue to rise. With an eye on future changes in the times, should those who have missed out on buying a home until their 50s still buy a home? We asked real estate consultant Tomoyuki Akitsu.

Amid Price Surges and Population Decline, Is Buying a House in Your 50s Still Wise?

 Bistro SMAP's food is prepared by real chefs"... A post on X caused a firestorm. What was the truth? We interviewed the program staff at the time about the inside story.

Former Bistro SMAP Staff Reveal the Truth Behind the “Real Cooking Is for Professionals” Controversy

 Kumataro Arai

 On September 17, Ken Watanabe appeared at the red carpet and opening ceremony of the Pusan International Film Festival. Afterwards, Watanabe returned to his hotel and appeared with his wife, whom he remarried in the spring of 2011, in relaxed clothes. They made a rare two-shot appearance.

Ken Watanabe Spotted Out with Wife in Casual Clothes After Busan Film Festival Red Carpet

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (Entertainment Journalist)

 Kei Kato

 The governor of Hyogo Prefecture Motohiko Saito, who was criminally charged in December last year, was revealed to have been interviewed voluntarily in August, but as the investigation is now in its final stages, he is now ......

Former Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito Hints at Prosecutorial Action and Possible Additional Charges in Press Conference

 Takehiko Kohiyama

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

 Miki Fujimoto & Tomoharu Shoji, Noritake Kinashi & Narumi Yasuda, and others have lifted the ban on married couples performing together. The number of married couples selling their products is increasing as they are raising their children, and they are paid for just filming on their smartphones... What is the reality of this delicious work, and what does the industry reveal about the true feelings of married couples in disguise and the risk of adultery?

Rising Trend of Celebrity Co-Stars — The Divide Between Those Who Profit and Those Who Don’t

 Nakahira

 The first trial of a man arrested for sexually assaulting two girls he met in an online game this June. During the police investigation, the defendant said that he thought they were in a relationship, but the details of the crime were revealed to be very hard to believe.

The Shocking Reality of the Defendant’s Crimes Against Two Girls

 The International Tokyu is an anonymous, fluid crime group based overseas. They target Japanese youths and recruit them into their group. However, the young people who are lured by sweet words and go abroad face a tragic end.

Japanese Citizens Targeted by International Fraud Rings — Experts Warn of Organ Trafficking and Rising Fake Police Scams

 It has been learned that next spring's "Fuji Sankei Group Advertising Awards" will not be held. This will be the second consecutive year that the event has been canceled. Even after the year after next, the holding of the event is still uncertain, according to those involved. The reason for this, they say, has to do with Toyota Motor Corporation.

Fujisankei Advertising Awards Called Off for Next Spring — Event’s Future in Doubt

 Yuji Yanagawa (nonfiction writer)

 Fumio Kuroda

 Part 2: "Two Super High School Aces" who Thrilled the Koshien Tournament this Summer

 We have exclusive interviews with two "super high school level aces," Ryojojo Sueyoshi of Okinawa Shogaku and Gen Ishigaki of Kentucky University Takasaki, who have been exciting the Koshien Stadium this summer. What is his vision for the future?

All-Out at the World Cup — Genki Ishigaki of Kendai Takasaki Reflects on the Global Challenge

 Yuji Yanagawa (non-fiction writer)

 Part 1: An exclusive interview with the "super high school class ace" who took the Koshien Stadium by storm this summer!

 We have exclusive interviews with two "super high school level aces", Okinawa Shogaku's Ryojo Sueyoshi and Kentai Takasaki's Gen Ishigaki, who have been exciting this summer at the Koshien.

Proving My Belief in Action — Ryojo Sueyoshi of Okinawa Shogaku on the Mindset for Competing on the World Stage

 Yuta Tabuse, 44, is still active with the Utsunomiya Brexit of the Basketball B-League at the age of 44. We interview him as he looks back on his basketball career!

Still Chasing the Dream: Yuta Tabuse on His NBA Ambition

 A corporate employee and writer who eats Chinese food in Tokyo. While in college, he studied abroad at Fudan University in Shanghai for a year and fell in love with Chinese food. Currently, while working for an IT company, he eats his way around newly opened Chinese restaurants in Tokyo.

 Asei

 In recent years, "Gachi-Chuka" restaurants have been gaining momentum, especially in Ikebukuro and Nishi-Kawaguchi. These restaurants, popular among those who seek a deep taste of the local area, are often located next to love hotels, or even on the first floor of love hotels.

Love Hotel Streets Hide Tokyo’s Best Chinese Food?

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 The LDP presidential election has been a hot topic, with Hiroyuki making an appearance in the debate. Shinjiro Koizumi is leading the race with his youthfulness, but he has been plagued by a series of unexpected "blunders. ......

Hiroyuki Mocks Koizumi’s English as Crucial Diplomatic Event Looms Over Leadership Contest

 Shikama Aki

 The Osaka-Kansai Expo will soon be coming to a close. The "Expo Ticket Site" will continue to show "full" until the closing day of the Expo. The Expo site is showing a "full house" status until the closing day of the event. However, this year's Expo was supposed to be a "line-free Expo," a concept that was widely promoted at the beginning.

Why People Are Sleeping in Line for the Expo That Promised No Waiting

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

 AP/Afro

 It seems that President Trump's "pressure" on speech is only increasing. Jimmy Kimmel, the host of the famous show, was forced to leave the show at one point, but within a week he announced that he was coming back. President Trump is pissed off. ......

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