 Among them are the post "Ayapan" and "Mitochan"!

 As TV industry insiders have been saying, "It's a bumper crop year," new talent is quickly making their mark. We look forward to the success of the next generation of aces. Will there be a star to follow in the footsteps of NTV's Mami Mizuto and former Fuji Television's Aya Takashima?

From Pageants to Prime Time—Why These Six Rookie Announcers Are Being Called 2025’s Golden Eggs

 Masakazu Yoshiba

 Interview with Yuu Tano

 Sexy actress Yuu Tano is actually a fan of the Chiba Lotte Marines and is a fan of pitcher Akinori Sasaki. This interview delves deep into her "love of baseball".

Chiba Lotte Devotee and L-Cup Actress Confesses: &#8220;Roki Sasaki Was My Dream Husband&#8221;

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 Former ″Madonna of Nagatacho″ and ″Jeanne d'Arc of Okayama″, though strong characters: ......

 The Takaichi administration seems to be sailing smoothly, with a 71% approval rating in opinion polls, but the cause for concern seems to lie within its own ranks. If the two female ministers are handled in the wrong way, it will be the Takaichi administration that spills blood or...

Takaichi Cabinet’s Two Female Ministers Could Become a Double-Edged Sword: Katayama &#038; Onoda Under Scrutiny

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was born as a result of a coalition government between the Liberal Democratic Party and The Japan Innovation Party. The trigger for the formation of the coalition was a single short message. What was written in the e-mail? Takashi Endo, a senior member of the Restoration Association of Japan, tells us.

How a Single Short Message Sparked the Birth of the Takaichi Administration — Inside the Secret LDP–JRP Negotiations

 Ryo Nakahira

 On October 28, the Tokyo District Court held the first trial of a former cab driver who sexually assaulted three female passengers. The "surprising claim" made in court by the defendant, who is alleged to have put the three women in a coma by inducing them to take sleeping pills, is as follows.

Taxi Driver Accused of Drugging Female Passengers — Courtroom Reveals His Shocking Defense

 Kei Kato

 Hopeless to get a seeding on the U.S. Tour, failing to qualify for domestic tournaments and finishing in a booby finish: ......

 Shibuno has been playing four consecutive rounds on the domestic tour since October. The result was a tie for 47th place, a humiliating booby finish. He also continued to struggle on the U.S. Tour, failing to qualify for 11 of 22 tournaments, half of which were on the U.S. Tour. Cinderella smile again: ......

Hinako Shibuno Still Stuck at Rock Bottom—When Will the Cinderella Smile Come Back?

 Takahiro Kagawa

 Hisayoshi Nagano, a retired Giant baseball player, announced his decision to go to graduate school, and it was his wife, Sayaka Shimohira of TV Asahi, who strongly recommended his decision. It seems that Shimodaira's thoughts are strongly reflected in that. ......

Retiring Giants Star Hisayoshi Chono Chooses Grad School—Pushed Strongly by Wife Sayaka Shimohei

 Akira Ikoma

 It has been 27 years since the birth of the "deli-help" service in 1998. Akira Ikoma traces the history of this industry, which has now become the largest force in the sex industry, in this fourth installment of his series. He looks back on the period from the late '00s to the '10s, when the recession hit the over-competitive delicatessen industry.

When the Boom Stopped: The Harsh Reality the Outcall Industry Faced Amid Global Downturn and Fierce Rivalry

 What was happening to the deli-hel service industry in the '10s due to the prolonged recession and excessive competition? ...... This is the fourth installment of a series of articles by adult entertainment journalist Akira Ikoma on the 27-year history of the deli-hel service from its birth to the present. In the second part, we will look at the companies that have struggled to survive.

Harsh Survival Rates Spur a Boom in Specialty Concept Outcall Shops — 27-Year Industry History, Part 4

 Motoko Abegawa is a freelance writer mainly for the Web. She is also involved in the production of books and corporate PR magazines. She does not specialize in any particular field, but covers a wide range of topics that intrigue her, including history, comedy, health, beauty, travel, gourmet food, and nursing care.

 Motoko Abegawa

 Behind the Matcha Boom. Is the matcha you're drinking the real thing?　Chinese matcha is catching up fast, and the difference between matcha for sweets and matcha for the tea ceremony.... An expert exposes the truth.

Is Your Matcha Actually Real? Experts Reveal the Hidden Truth Behind the Global Matcha Boom

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 One day in mid-October, a fine autumn day, Shomei Takeuchi, a young leader of the Yamaguchigumi VI, appeared in a residential area of Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture. The destination of his visit was an organization affiliated with the long-established yakuza Matsuba-kai. What was the purpose of the visit to another organization by Wakao Takeuchi in broad daylight? ......

Sixth-Generation Yamaguchi-gumi Wakagashira Spotted on High-Profile Visit to Inagawa-kai Boss—A Show of Aggressive Outreach

 Shinji Hasuo

 On October 19, a 31-year-old nursery school teacher was arrested by the Saitama Prefectural Police on suspicion of setting fire to the nursery school where she worked. The suspect stated that she was fed up with her relationships with other people. What is the reason for arson due to stress at work?

“I Couldn’t Take It Anymore”—Inside the Impulse That Led a Nursery Teacher to Set the Facility on Fire

 Sota Shima (Utada) Hiroyuki Komatsu (Nakamori) Shu Nishihara (Yazawa) Kazuhiko Nakamura (Arashi)

 Who will be Seiko and Akina? Who will be the "old Johnny's"? Information on super big-name artists is available!

 As autumn approaches, all eyes will be on the contestants for NHK's Kohaku Uta Gassen. While the production crews are putting all their energy into preparing for the event, FRIDAY conducted an urgent and in-depth interview with the people involved! We have made a big prediction of the "super highlights" and "surprises!

Akina Nakamori? Eikichi Yazawa? — Bold Predictions for NHK Kōhaku’s Mega Headliners and Surprise Acts This Year!

 The concert tour of "Number_i," a unit consisting of former King & Prince members Shiyou Hirano, Yuta Kishi, and Yuta Jinguji, has started. The tour was supposed to be a long-awaited event for the fans, but after the first day of the concert, there were harsh opinions...

Number_i Tour Opens but Fans Rage: &#8220;This Is the Most Boring Concert Ever&#8221; — What Happened?

 In mid-October, Yasuko Matsuyuki arrived at "Theater Creative" in Hibiya with a foam roller. On the day of the event, Matsuyuki was performing in the stage play "Music Theater Enoken. She seems to be taking good care of her body for the performance.

asuko Matsuyuki Seen Rolling Out Before Showtime — A Pro Actress’s Body-Care Ritual Revealed

 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster/Video Producer)

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (Yoshizawa), Afro (Yokohama)

 Ryo Yoshizawa has finally appeared in NHK's morning TV series "Bakebake". From this point on, his presence as the "main character in the shadows" will increase, while Ryusei Yokohama, who stars in the historical drama "BABO", will be ......

NHK Unleashes Its Finest—Yoshizawa in Bakebake, Yokohama in Berabō, A Double Punch of National Treasure’Actors

 Aika Kanda

 No. 99 - Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Every year we hold the "earliest Halloween party in Japan," as we call it, at our house. This year, we were extravagant, but hats off to Ms. Iwai for her tasteful souvenirs. We will continue to hold this party every year without losing the pressure to cook!

Freelance Announcer Aika Kanda: “What Halloween Parties Give Me”

 The final day of the Expo was a success, and the association was in the "black". At first glance, the closing process appears to be proceeding smoothly, but numerous problems have immediately erupted. The association says, "We are doing everything we can to deal with the situation...

Unpaid Bills and Piles of Waste—The Osaka-Kansai Expo’s Biggest Problems Come After Closing Day

 The first trial was held for a man who allegedly killed a 30-year-old woman by stabbing her to death in a hotel room. The two had met on a dating website. The following is a look back at the details of the trouble and the defense's arguments in court, based on interviews conducted immediately after the incident.

“We Were Dating”—57-Year-Old Defendant Claims Relationship After Allegedly Stabbing 24-Year-Old Woman to Death

 Kumataro Arai

 In mid-October, Kanato Tsukishiro was filming a new movie in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture. The scene featured Kanato in a yukata walking in the rain, but during a break, we were overwhelmed by Tsukishiro. Her appearance was so bewitching that she was enveloped in a tremendous aura.

A Yukata That Glows in the Night—Ex-Takarazuka Star Kanato Tsukishiro Unleashes a Mesmerizing Aura On Set

 Nakahira

 On October 27, the Chiba District Court handed down the sentence of a defendant who took a suicidal high school girl around for four days. The defendant has expressed remorse for his crime and apologized for his crime at his trial, but there were also scenes where he showed a trace of regret for the victim. ......

Defendant Confesses to Unprotected Sex—But His Words Reveal a Disturbing Lingering Attachment

 Takehide Mizutani

 On October 7, five Japanese men and women who had been running a special fraud operation based in the Philippines were detained. What does it mean that the key persons who have been marked by the authorities have been captured? Writer Takehide Mizutani, who is familiar with the situation, discusses.

Shocking Photos Expose JP Dragon’s Scam Base—Even Parents With Children Involved in Fraud

 The number of boys' schools has been drastically decreasing, halving to 92 compared to 20 years ago. The rate of decline is greater than that of girls' schools. Boys' schools are in danger of extinction due to the trend toward co-educational schools among students taking entrance exams. On the other hand, there are some boys' schools that have been rapidly increasing their academic performance. What is the name of that school?

Number of Boys’ Schools Falls to 92—Half the Total from 20 Years Ago, Even as Top Schools Improve Results

 Pasya/Afro

 The Sangseito (Upper House of the Diet) party created a whirlwind in the summer election for the House of Councillors. The party's conservative ideology has been popular and has increased its votes, but now that Prime Minister Takaichi, who also stands for conservatism, has become prime minister, it was thought that its presence would fade... ......

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