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 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

 Shinji Hasuo

 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. ......

U.S. TV Show Halted Under Trump’s Pressure Revived by Hollywood Celebrities

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 A man who runs a guesthouse in Okayama Prefecture was sentenced to 26 years in prison. He is alleged to have sexually assaulted 10 female guests by drugging them with sleeping pills. The man had consistently denied the charges since his arrest. The court was stunned by his shocking testimony.

Courtroom Gasps as Guesthouse Owner Blames Dark Shadow for Assaults

 Takeo Shintai

 On September 25, strong men in hakama gathered in a quiet residential area in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture. What was taking place was a "sake meeting for the succession of the chairman" of the Kodokai, the core organization of the Yamaguchigumi VI. We report the inside story with tense photos of the scene.

Inside the Succession Ceremony That Shook Japan’s Underworld

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 NON challenges the role of a "dark hero" who aims to become a female Go player in ABEMA's original drama. The underlying theme is "Yutaka Mizutani!

 Nine years have passed since she announced in FRIDAY that she would change her name to ″Non″ and make a fresh start. He has been expanding his activities as a singer and picture book author, and this year he will return to his roots as an actor. For the first time in his career, he took on the challenge of playing a difficult role. What is the underlying theme "Yutaka Mizutani"?

From Struggles to Strength: Non on the 9-Year Journey That Defined Her

 Nakahira Ryo

 A man was accused of sexually assaulting a woman by saying she was possessed by an evil spirit and calling it "exorcism. The victim's statement read out at the second trial revealed the details of his elaborate tactics.

It Can’t Be Purged Without Sex — The Vile Exorcism Scam That Turned Into Sexual Assault

 Ippei Hara

 Following "Downtown DX" that ended in June, "Hamachan! which Masatoshi Hamada was the MC of, also came to an end. The announcement of the end of the show on the day of the final episode was unusual, and even the fans were concerned. ......

Hama-chan ga! Cancelled on Its Final Day — Rift Grows Between Hamada and Yomiuri TV

 Afro

 North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's successor is likely to be his daughter, Jue. However, the succession of power is not likely to be smooth. The Kim family has a history of bloody infighting. We will analyze the possible future conflict between the two daughters.

Tensions Rise in North Korea as Kim’s Sister and Daughter Emerge as Rival Heirs

 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. He was a member of "Honjamaka," a comedy duo with Toshiaki Megumi, and has been active as an actor and a voice actor in addition to variety shows such as "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

 Honjamaka" Hidehiko Ishizuka's "Mai-ai~" Days vol.29

 Hidehiko Ishizuka of "Honjamaka" introduces three of his favorite restaurant chains! Back fat so thick you'd think you were a planetarium star? You can go to heaven alive! What kind of restaurant will you be at? ......

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