 Yasuko Sakaguchi (Kokubun) Shinji Hasuo (Nakai) Kumataro Arai (Nagano) Kazuhiko Nakamura (Shimizu)

 Midsummer Merger Issue "Special Program" Undercover Roundtable Discussion [Part 1

 Beginning with the Nakai shock of January of this year, the first half of the year has seen a series of major news stories, including Mei Nagano and Kei Tanaka's alleged affair and Taichi Kokubun's compliance violations. TV men and entertainment industry executives give us the inside scoop on all the news!

Kokubun Controversy and Nagano-Tanaka Rumors Rock 2025 Entertainmentr Shake the Entertainment World in 2025

 Shinji Hasuo (Arashi) Kazuhiko Nakamura (Hashimoto, Hamabe) Ippei Hara (Downtown)

 Midsummer Merger "Special Report" [Part 2

 The first half of this year also saw a string of major news stories, including reports of passionate relationships between major celebrities and the announcement of the end of Arashi's career. FRIDAY therefore planned an entertainment round-table discussion with TV people and executives of entertainment professionals! We will tell you all about the inside story of the news!

Inside Entertainment: High-Profile Couple’s Plans and the Untold Truth of Downtown Channel

 Masafumi Nakayama

 Mineko Miwa

 Mariya Nagao, who is now confident in her photogravure, is now posing in a pose that is too bold for her. ...... Mariyagi shows her overwhelming presence with a "sense of dynamism" as her weapon.

 Mariya Nagao, formerly of AKB48, makes her long-awaited comeback on the cover of FRIDAY after an absence of almost a year! She revealed to us the changes in her mindset 14 years after her gravure debut, and her goals as a producer of idols!

Mariya Nagao Shares Her Gravure Journey and Confidence

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 On July 29, former K-1 three-weight champion Takeru (34) and actor Aoi Kawaguchi (26) announced their marriage. A year earlier, Friday Digital had witnessed a lunch date between Take-takeru and Kawaguchi just before they left for the United States.

Takeru and Aoi Kawaguchi Enjoy Trendy Café Date Before Heading to the U.S.

 A woman working for a support group for the handicapped and her sons were arrested for ripping off a handicapped man. Interviews with investigators revealed the "rip-off family's" astonishing viciousness.

Arrested Rip-Off Family Boasts Stolen Cash Online — Shocking Scheme Uncovered

 The seven-member girl group "HANA" was born from the audition program "No No Girls" (No No Girls) and is rapidly gaining popularity due to its high singing ability. In the midst of this, allegations of underage drinking by a member of the group have surfaced and ......

HANA Idol MOMOKA Accused of Underage Drinking — Fans Eye Agency’s Response

 Yuji Yanagawa (non-fiction writer)

 Yuji Yanagawa (Nishimura, Takabe)

 Golden Eggs" in the Summer Koshien Tournament in 2025 (Part 1)

 The 107th National High School Baseball Championship Tournament (Summer Koshien) opened on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. We introduce some of the "golden eggs" of the tournament, including Takeru Sato and Genki Ishigaki, the two aces of Takeru Sato and Takasaki, and Kazuki Nishimura of Kyoto Kokusai, the champion of the previous summer tournament!

Golden Talents Set to Shine at Summer Koshien

 Shinji Hasuo

 On July 31, the Metropolitan Police Department announced the arrest of two suspects, including Naoto Watanabe, on suspicion of threatening a brothel manager. The suspects are members of "Natural," and the victim was angered by their attempts to cut ties with the scout. ......

Arrest of Natural Member After Threatening Adult Club Manager: Behind the Tough Exterior

 Yuji Yanagawa (nonfiction writer)

 Yuji Yanagawa (Okumura), AFLO (Furujo), Kyodo News (Abe)

 Golden Eggs in Koshien in the Summer of 2025 (Part 2)

 The 107th National High School Baseball Championship Tournament (Summer Koshien) opened on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. We introduce some of the "golden eggs" of the tournament, including Daiki Yoshida of Kanatari Agriculture, who is aiming for a return of the Kinno whirlwind, and Yohta Abe of Yokohama, the leading candidate for the championship!

Yoshida Chases “Kana-nō Whirlwind,” Abe Leads Yokohama — Koshien’s Golden Eggs Speak Out

 SoftBank's Tatsu Yanagimachi, who won the MVP award in this year's Central and Pacific League interleague tournament with a batting average of .397, the highest among the 12 teams, is on the rise. We interviewed him about his secret pre-game practices and his career to date.

“The Deeper the Darkness, the Better” — Yanagimachi Reflects After Winning Interleague MVP

 Kojiro Yamada (2nd), Kazuhiko Nakamura (3rd, 4th)

 SUPER EIGHT's Yutaka Yokoyama has announced a collaboration event with former member Subaru Shibuya, who quit the company in '18. Please visit .......

Kimutaku × Yamapi? Ex- and Former Johnny’s Collaborations Speeding Up

 The roller skating group has completely disappeared from STARTO. At the same time, fan clubs for veteran talents such as Hiroki Uchihiroki, formerly of "Kanjani Eight" and formerly of "NEWS", and Jun Hasegawa of "Four Tops" were formed. Why?

STARTO’s New President Ushers in Fan Club Boom for Veteran Stars Like Hiroki Uchi

 Keiko Tsuji

 Afro (1st and 2nd pictures)

 We are seeing more and more "mist" at train stations, commercial facilities, and event venues. However, if the water is contaminated with Legionella bacteria, the bacteria will float around with the spray, and users will inhale the bacteria as they breathe.

Refreshing Mist or Hidden Threat? Legionella Risk Exposed

 Nakahira

 On July 30, a man suddenly visited a house in Edogawa Ward and attacked two women with a hammer, seriously injuring them. Some of the family members at the house where the incident took place narrowly escaped harm. We reported on the scene.

Hammer-Wielding Man Storms Upstairs: Family Faces Terrifying Attack

 Takuma Arimura

 On July 31, President Trump signed an executive order setting new rates for "reciprocal tariffs" on imports, which are scheduled to take effect on August 7. The tariffs against Japan were finalized at 15%. The U.S. will request that the government introduce a "reimportation...

15% Tariff on Japan Brings Both Opportunity and Old Controversies Back

 An unprecedented educational problem has been uncovered in South Korea, committed by the parents and former homeroom teacher of a high school girl who had been the top student in her grade for two and a half years. The parents of a high school girl who had been the top student in her class for two and a half years and her former homeroom teacher had illegally obtained exam questions and memorized the answers. Experts point out the problems of overheated examinations that could shake Korean society.

Mother, Teacher Allegedly Involved as Korean High School Star Faces Exam Scandal

 Rena Shimada

 TV personality Marina Watanabe has published a book titled "Watashi wa grumpy watashi na watashi" ("We are all grumpy"), in which she describes various problems faced by women going through menopause, based on her own experiences. She spoke candidly about her major battles with her family and the frustrations of housework.

Men Beware! Marina Watanabe Reveals Why She Loses Her Cool at Home

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 It has been announced that Yutaka Yokoyama of "SUPER EIGHT" will be a charity runner in "24 Hour TV 48". In an interview with a magazine currently on sale, Yokoyama said, "This year will be a year of challenges...

Yū Yokoyama Takes on 24-Hour TV Run, Wows Fans with Nonstop Challenges

 Shigeru Nekota

 The Osaka Expo in Kansai is thriving even more in the final stages of the Expo. Lining up at the pavilions in the heat requires stamina, and the restaurants are packed ...... even if you want to fill your stomach. So, here are some quick and easy gourmet meals that you can enjoy without standing in line!

Eat Smart at the Kansai Expo! Cheap &#038; Tasty Meals Under 1,000 Yen Without the Wait

 If you have evaded taxes without your knowledge and the tax office comes to collect a huge amount of money from you, ....... A story that is exactly like a summer ghost story is now making the rounds on the Internet. The background of this story is that foreign-owned properties are

Unreported Income Leads to Sudden ¥1M Tax Bill for Tenants

 Kazuyuki Sugiyama

 On August 4, actor Ryotaro Sakaguchi released his first book of essays, "Today, too, I dance on the stage. Sakaguchi, who is attracting a great deal of attention as a next-generation actor with a strong personality, talks about his path to his breakthrough.

Ryotaro Sakaguchi Reflects on Appearance Struggles That Fueled His Success

 The World Swimming Championships in Singapore was hotly contested until August 3. While the excitement was not as great as it had been due to the fact that the event was broadcast late at night, there was a silver lining. However, there were reports that this year will be the last year for TV Asahi to broadcast the event. ......

TV Asahi’s World Aquatics Future in Question Amid Growing Success

 On August 5, the audition for a "theater-style boy group" comprehensively produced by Yasushi Akimoto will start accepting applications. Mr. Akimoto hopes that those who are "rather lacking in self-confidence at the moment" will apply for the audition.

Yasushi Akimoto Launches Theater-Style Boys’ Group Auditions with New Theater Planned

 Kyodo News

 It was widely reported on July 30 that the land of the former Unification Church headquarters in Shoto, Shibuya-ku was provisionally seized on July 18. In fact, an affiliated facility located right in front of it was also sued by a real estate company for eviction.

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