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 Six off-line shots of celebrities relaxing in elegance. Which are the most popular luxury resort destinations among stars?

 Celebrities from all over the world visit luxury resorts on their own to relax after a long day. Which are the most popular luxury resorts among stars? Here is a series of six off-shot photos of international celebrities relaxing in elegance!

Celebrities’ Lavish Holidays Abroad — Newly Captured Moments

 Shu Nishihara

 Interview with Anna Umemiya: Her many love affairs, the onset of breast cancer, and marriage within 10 days of meeting: ......

 Anna Umemiya has made headlines as a "woman in love. She told FRIDAY about her grueling breast cancer treatment and her second marriage.

From Illness to Remarriage — Anna Umemiya Speaks Frankly About Her Past Loves

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 Lotte is 26 games behind Pacific League leader Softbank......, and manager Rito Yoshii, 60, who led the team for three years from 2023, is now said to be scrambling to find a successor.

Lotte New Manager Candidate — Coach Tomohiro Kuroki Rapidly Rises, Rumors of Father–Daughter Set Plan

 Shu Nishihara, courtesy photo

 After 10 years apart since his divorce, George Takahashi finally reunited with his only daughter in April of last year.

 George Takahashi (67) of "Road" reunited with his daughter for the first time in 10 years. The shock of being called "Mr. Takahashi" by his daughter, the change from 2.2 billion yen in royalties to a simple life, and the touching episode when he cried over a letter given to him on Father's Day.

George Takahashi Speaks Out: “I Feel Like I’m Living the Lyrics of Road”

 Thai superstar Jeff Sutter finally made his long-awaited first visit to Japan. When this magazine got off at Tokyo Station, we were surrounded by female fans waiting for him. Jeff had a shy smile on his face.

Jeff Satur Makes Debut in Japan, Charms Female Fans at Tokyo Station

 Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, continues to be in turmoil over allegations that Mayor Maki Takubo has falsified his academic credentials. What do the residents of Ito City think as the battle between the mayor and the city council continues? We visited the site and gathered firsthand accounts.

Citizens Voice Frustration Over Mayor Takubo’s Diploma Scandal

 Tsuyoshi Shinjo, 53, the manager of Nippon Ham, is in a dead heat with Softbank for the first league championship since 2016.

Nippon-Ham’s Shinjo Sparks Buzz with Quirky Pennant Race Comment

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

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 On August 29, actress Shuri announced her marriage to Ryoki Miyama, aka RYOKI from BE:FIRST. Born to superstars Yutaka Mizutani (father) and Ran Ito (mother), Shuri's career as an actress is expected to continue to grow in the future. ......

After Husband’s Scandal, Shuri’s Marriage and Pregnancy Raise Expectations

 Kumataro Arai

 On August 11, the opening ceremony of the "Giants Cup" was held at Tokyo Dome, and Nippon TV's newest announcer, Nika Igarashi, was the MC. She was in a relaxed mood from the rehearsal right before the event. We saw a glimpse of her talent, which is said to be a gem in the world of announcing.

Rookie Announcer Igarashi Shines with Fresh Smile at Giants Cup

 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. He was active as a member of "Honjamaka," a comedy duo with Toshiaki Megumi, and was a member of "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 ″Mayday by Day″ vol.26

 In this installment of "Honjamaka" Hidehiko Ishizuka's "Mai-ai~" Days vol. 26, we talk about the birth of the "crazy cosplay photos" that Ishizuka has been posting on Instagram. Why did he start posting cosplay photos when he first posted pictures of flowers in his garden?

Over 1,500 cosplay works! Hidehiko Ishizuka of &#8220;Honjamaka&#8221; talks about the birth of his &#8220;crazy installation

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 Best 16 at WTT Europe Smash

 Hina Hayata was completely defeated at the WTT Europe Smash and disappeared in the last 16. Her left arm, injured in Paris, is taped. Table tennis columnist Ito points out the changes in Hayata due to the injury.

Hayata’s Breakthrough Performance Hints at Future Wins Over China

 Blank Green

 This year, too, the high school baseball games were hotly contested. However, behind the scenes, there were also adults who were gambling on baseball. We asked a person involved with a betting house run by a gang about the inner workings of the game.

The Finals Moved Huge Money — Inside High School Baseball Betting

 The aura of the nine-headed beauty was overwhelming.

Crowds Cheer Ayami Nakajo’s Stunning Look During Hibiya Drama Shoot

 Daisuke Kiyota

 Interview with "Actress

 Saki Aibu starred in a drama series for the first time in 10 years, "My Husband, Will You Please Die? She has appeared in many hit movies such as "Attention Please" and "Buzzer Beat," and talked about the conflicts she faced and her thoughts at the time.

【Full Text】Saki Aibu on Overcoming Role Barriers as a Mother of Two

 Sundai prep schools will stop announcing the number of students who passed the entrance examinations for the 2014 academic year. The reason behind this is the "padding" of the number of successful applicants by various prep schools. This has been a common practice since the 1960s, when entrance examinations became more and more intense. The following is an explanation of how the number of successful applicants far exceeds the number announced by universities.

Sundai Pulls the Plug on Admissions Boasts After Tokyo University Numbers Don’t Add Up

 Shinji Hasuo (2nd photo)

 The trial of a man who indecently assaulted a high school girl by saying, "If you don't want to be killed, take off your pants. The man, who has denied some of the crimes, told a completely different story during the questioning of the defendant than what he had stated in the police investigation. What is his claim?

Court Confronts Defendant Over Alleged Threat in Non-Consensual Indecency Case

 Fireworks festivals are a summer tradition. In Tokyo, the Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival and the Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival are the most famous. Every year, the yukata of the female TV announcers who broadcast live on TV or serve as MCs for events also become a topic of conversation. This year, we will introduce two female announcers in yukata.

TV Tokyo’s Yo Saito &#038; TV Asahi’s Akari Matsuoka — Too-Cute Yukata Looks Stun During Fireworks Festival Broadcast

 In the "TV program appearance ranking for the first half of 2025" released by M-DATA, Natsuko Yokozawa (35) ranked 14th overall for women with 165 appearances and 3rd in the female comedian category. The reasons for this and concerns about her future activities are explained.

Natsuko Yokosawa Reigns Supreme Among Mom Talents — But One Concern Remains

 Rental Scary Man," which became a hot topic on social networking sites in August, suddenly announced that it will terminate its service on August 31. What are the problems pointed out by legal experts? ......

The Sudden End of &#8220;Rental Scary Person&#8221; — Specialists Highlight Hidden Legal Pitfalls

 Takayuki Ogawauchi (2nd photo)

 Tree trimming, alleged verbal abuse of residents, and being required to leave the key to their homes with the management office. ......

 The board chairman and residents of a long-established resort condominium in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, are in violent conflict. There was a lot of verbal abuse, and the police were dispatched to the scene. Allegations of unaccounted-for money and even a person suffering from PTSD... What is the reality of the infighting that has rocked this prestigious condominium with a 50-year history?

A &#8220;famous resort condominium in Ito! The &#8220;court battle&#8221; between the president of the management association and the residents

 AFLO

 On August 20, Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers hit No. 44, which stunned the entire nation. It was an ultra-low-altitude home run with a pitch angle of only 19 degrees and a velocity of 187 km/h. This shocking hit had something to do with a minor league change that began in mid-August.

Over the fence at an angle of only 19°! Shohei Ohtani: The impact of the ″super low home run″ with a velocity of 187km/h!

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 The LDP has been unable to unite its party due to the conflict between calls for Prime Minister Ishiba's resignation and calls for him to stay in office after the election defeat. Perhaps seeing this situation, Shinji Ishimaru offered some surprising advice to Prime Minister Ishiba.

Why don&#8217;t you name and stab the backstabbing legislators in the back?&#8221; Shinji Ishimaru&#8217;s advice to Prime Minister Ishiba, who is struggling against the unstoppable &#8220;Ishiba-ori

 Riding a light truck is "too cute! The 27-year-old, who has been making headlines on TV and the Internet, was interviewed about her impressions of her first FRIDAY photo shoot in two and a half years!

 She is "too cute!" as she rides a light truck. We interviewed her about her impressions of her first FRIDAY photo shoot in two and a half years!

Yuki Mita thanks Rina Hashimoto, her senior at the office: &#8220;Mita-chan doesn&#8217;t just pull her breasts together&#8230;&#8221;

 Shigeki Sato (1st, 4th), Kenji Natsume (5th)

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. X was arrested in December 2004 for the murder of a girl in Nara, Japan, and this magazine reported on a surprising side of him while he was in custody at the time.

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