 Takero Yui (1st photo)

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. This time, we take up the "Funabashi 18-year-old girl murder case" that took place in April 2003. Why did the girl bury her former classmate alive?

Playback &#8217;15] The 18-Year-Old Murderer of Funabashi 18-Year-Old Girl Who Begged for Her Life and Was Buried Alive&#8230;

 Shinji Hasuo

 An unemployed suspect, 32-year-old Takeshi Wada, a resident of Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, was caught red-handed after holding his family hostage in his home. Why did Wada commit the murder? A criminal expert unravels the "dark side" of the suspect's mind, who is said to have been a recluse.

Anger at mother&#8217;s warning while listening to music&#8221;&#8230;32-year-old man &#8220;cold stare immediately after his arrest&#8221; Expert points out the darkness.

 Takao Kawakami (Nakai) Kazuhiko Nakamura (Fuji TV)

 On May 12, Masahiro Nakai (52) released a written statement through his attorney. He denied the investigation report released by Fuji Television's third-party committee. Why did he decide to take this step now, even to the extent of setting up a new lawyer to refute the report? What is their real aim?

Masahiro Nakai: &#8220;It&#8217;s not to return to the stage.&#8221; &#8230;&#8230; &#8220;The real aim&#8221; of &#8220;starting a counterattack&#8221; after all this time.

 Yusuke Kondo (Tanaka) and Kazuhiko Nakamura (Nagano)

 Mei Nagano and Kei Tanaka have been dropped from dramas and commercials one after another, or have had their broadcasts cancelled. While some have suggested that they "take a break," what are the reasons why they still "can't take a break"? ......

Mei Nagano and Kei Tanaka continue to make appearances despite calls for them to take a break&#8230;Why Mei Nagano and Kei Tanaka cannot easily &#8220;take a break&#8221; from their activities.

 Aida En

 Playback] looks back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. Tokyo Chikara Meshi" was launched in 2011 and quickly grew to 100 restaurants a year later. What was the reason for its untimely decline?

Playback &#8217;15] From about 140 to 15 restaurants in 2 years&#8230; Why &#8220;Tokyo Chikara Meshi&#8221;&#8216;s breakthrough was over in an instant.

 AFRO

 The International Skating Union (ISU) has announced that figure skaters from Russia and Belarus will be allowed to participate in the '26 Olympics on a conditional basis. How will this affect Japanese athletes, including Kaori Sakamoto?

A Russian athlete is returning to the &#8217;26 Winter Olympics!　What is the key for Kaori Sakamoto to win the gold medal?

 Shu Nishihara (1st photo) Andy Chao (2nd photo)

 Dai Matsumoto

 Unlike her image, she is a ...... ″miraculous 9″ tall beauty appearing on the cover for the first time. She has released a new photo book in the "Monthly Series," in which many famous actresses have appeared, and the topic of conversation is now at a fever pitch!

 Kyoyo Saito, a "miraculous 9 head tall beauty" who has released a new photo book in the "Monthly Series" in which many famous actresses have appeared, is now the talk of the town and makes her first appearance on the cover! She reveals her unexpected true face in an interview and reveals the secret story of her "sideways roll" in the photo book.

Yasuyo Saito Did a Cartwheel in Front of the Camera!

 Ichiro Takatsuka

 This year, for the first time in four years, the talented actor starring in a series of terrestrial dramas has a new partner.

 One evening in mid-April, actor Kentaro Ito visited a steak restaurant dressed in flashy clothes to find a beautiful woman dressed in the same unique fashion. Ito, who is getting a new break, is changing not only his acting career but also his private life. ......

Kentaro Ito’s New Romance, Dating Actress-Artist Three Years Younger Amid Ex Yamamoto’s Marriage

 Getty Images (Masada, Yasuda, Koho)

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 With four of the top five players in last season's money list challenging the U.S. Tour, there has been no shortage of buzz in the women's golf world this season. The people who know the ins and outs of the women's golf world revealed the "real faces" of women professionals and their reputations.

Inside Scoop: The True Faces of Top Female Golfers

 On May 20, the revised Entertainment Establishments Control Law was enacted, banning scouting. The police have been cracking down on scout groups, and the effects of the crackdown are beginning to be felt in adult entertainment establishments as well.

Crackdown on Scout Groups Spurs Rise in Independent Sex Work

 Kyodo News (Shibuno and Hara), Getty Images (Kawasaki), Sankei Shimbun (Kurinaga), Jiji Press (Fujita and Oe)

 Anonymous Roundtable Discussion Part 1

 The women's golf world created a stir when it was reported that three popular pros, including Haruka Kawasaki (22), the 2010 major championship queen, and her caddie Ryo Kurinaga (30) were having a "triple-bogey affair. People involved in the affair reveal the love affairs of female professionals in an unvarnished manner.

Women’s Pro Golfers Reveal No Shock Over Triple Bogey Affair in Anonymous Talk

 Takero Yui

 She is passionately playing the role of a devoted maid, Udo Shin, who is a literary girl.

 Himari Hitomizu, who is currently playing the role of the maid, Udoshin, in the NHK television series "Anpan," is now attracting attention as the "next breakout" actress! She has been acting for only two years, so why did she get this big role? She talks about her feelings at the time.

Hitomi Himari on Anpan Inspired by Dazai’s No Longer Human

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Takeshi Kinugawa, Kyodo News (2nd photo)

 Former Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Taku Eto resigned after saying, "We have enough rice to sell. He was replaced by former Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, but the outlook is not bright. What was behind the appointment?

Urgent Appointment of Koizumi Sparks Concerns Over Repeat Sexy Remarks Controversy

 Takuma Arimura

 On May 20, '25, an unemployed suspect, Takeshi Wada, was arrested after a stand-in incident in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture. The suspect took his mother and sister hostage and holed himself up in an apartment for about seven hours. A cameraman captured the tense scene.

Tense Standoff at Funabashi Hostage Incident Threat to Kill if Police Don’t Leave

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

 Backgrid UK/Afro

 Tom Cruise has been reported to be in love again. Tom Cruise is dating Ana de Armas, a fast-rising actress with whom he will be starring in a movie. However, this report has caused a huge debate in the U.S. over whether they are or are not dating. ......

Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas America&#8217;s Divided Over Their Romance

 Kenichiro Wagatsuma, Ken Kobayashi, Mizuho Takagi, Kenichiro Wagatsuma, Ken Kobayashi, Mizuho Takagi, YouTube "Hikage no Koe" Reporting Team

 The hit-and-run murder of two people in Miharu-cho, Fukushima Prefecture, occurred in 2008. The "Hikage no Koe" team exchanged letters with M, the murderer, and heard his "voice. What is the "loneliness" of M, who committed the crime for the selfish reason of "wanting to go back to prison"?

Man Who Killed Two Volunteers Days After Release Claims He Wanted to Return to Prison

 Kumataro Arai (1st photo)

 Mei Nagano's "Caster" was hit by allegations of a two-timing affair! The "wise decision" of "Sequel to Succeeding Love"! 

 The spring drama season has already begun to show a clear difference between the bright and dark sides of the drama industry. Caster" starring Mei Nagano Mei Nagano, which had gotten off to a good start, was suddenly put on the brakes due to a scandal. What is behind the scenes of this season's "Tsuki 9"? The "behind-the-scenes" and secret filming stories revealed by the people involved are revealed to the public!

Spring Dramas Split Amid Mei Nagano’s Affair Scandal — Behind-the-Scenes Revealed

 Yoshito Murata (Keiko Kitagawa) Kazuhiko Nakamura (Yoshine)

 The Tricks of Kanna Hashimoto in "Takao Amaku's Mystery Chart" and the explosive growth of "Namiurareki, Meoto Biyori".

 Spring dramas are already showing clear contrasts. The "Namiuraraku, Meoto Biyori" has been highly praised by watchers, while "Namiuraku, Meoto Biyori", based on a popular novel and starring Kanna Hashimoto, has not received good reviews. A TV crew member reveals the "behind-the-scenes" and secret filming stories.

Spring Dramas Keiko Kitagawa Shines as Hits and Misses Emerge

 Kumataro Arai

 In early May, Genta Matsuda and Atsuko Maeda were spotted at a park in Toranomon, Tokyo, where they were filming the ongoing drama "Hitoshi no Hitomi" (Personnel Watch). The two actors are now gaining a reputation as "individualistic" actors, and their performances will be watched with interest in the future.

Matsuda &#038; Maeda Viewers Captivated by Their Unique Chemistry

 Yusuke Kondo

 The stage greeting for the movie "Kakukakushika" was held in a media-shutouted room. Mei Nagano tearfully apologized on stage for the reports of her alleged infidelity, but the movie itself got off to a good start. ......

Mei Nagano’s Acting Career Boosted by Kakukaku Shikajika’s 2 Billion Yen Box Office Hit

 Aika Kanda

 Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Aika Kanda, a freelance announcer, went to pawn shops to sell some luxury brand goods that had been in her closet. Then, she went to the second shop, and found that the appraised value had changed. Wanting more, she went to the third shop...

[Part 2] Manaka Kanda’s Pawn Shop Selling Experience

 Two Chinese nationals were arrested for driving drunk, seriously injuring four elementary school students, and fleeing the scene. They had been drinking for several hours just before the incident. Experts pointed out the challenges ahead. We also introduce some of the suspects' appalling arguments.

Two Chinese Suspects in Hit-and-Run of Four Kids After Hours of Drinking Offer Absurd Excuse

 Hazuki Takeda (nonfiction writer)

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 The start of the May Grand Sumo Tournament: The unexpected face of the fastest yokozuna in history!

 FRIDAY had a direct interview with Ozeki Onosato just before the May Grand Sumo Tournament, where he is aiming for promotion to yokozuna in 13 days, the fastest time ever from his first time in the ring. FRIDAY went for a direct interview with him just before the May tournament. The 24-year-old "young man" who stepped out of the ring revealed a surprisingly candid side of himself.

Ōnosato Daiki’s Relaxing Days Off Super Sento and Crane Games

 Yoshiyuki Komiya (sports writer)

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 Miyu Kawazoe (PFU Blue Cats, Ishikawa/Kahoku, 23) is a new star in the volleyball world, and has been attracting attention for her beauty, one of the best in the SV League, but she is more than just a "kawaii" volleyball player. We took a closer look at the real face of this promising star.

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Playback ’15] The 18-Year-Old Murderer of Funabashi 18-Year-Old Girl Who Begged for Her Life and Was Buried Alive…

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Masahiro Nakai: “It’s not to return to the stage.” …… “The real aim” of “starting a counterattack” after all this time.

Mei Nagano and Kei Tanaka continue to make appearances despite calls for them to take a break…Why Mei Nagano and Kei Tanaka cannot easily “take a break” from their activities.

Playback ’15] From about 140 to 15 restaurants in 2 years… Why “Tokyo Chikara Meshi”‘s breakthrough was over in an instant.

A Russian athlete is returning to the ’26 Winter Olympics! What is the key for Kaori Sakamoto to win the gold medal?

Yasuyo Saito Did a Cartwheel in Front of the Camera!

Kentaro Ito’s New Romance, Dating Actress-Artist Three Years Younger Amid Ex Yamamoto’s Marriage

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Crackdown on Scout Groups Spurs Rise in Independent Sex Work

Women’s Pro Golfers Reveal No Shock Over Triple Bogey Affair in Anonymous Talk

Hitomi Himari on Anpan Inspired by Dazai’s No Longer Human

Urgent Appointment of Koizumi Sparks Concerns Over Repeat Sexy Remarks Controversy

Tense Standoff at Funabashi Hostage Incident Threat to Kill if Police Don’t Leave

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Matsuda & Maeda Viewers Captivated by Their Unique Chemistry

Mei Nagano’s Acting Career Boosted by Kakukaku Shikajika’s 2 Billion Yen Box Office Hit

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