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 The number of heat stroke sufferers is sure to increase. How high will the temperature rise?

 Meteorologists are predicting that the "abnormal" heat wave of 35 degrees Celsius or more will become the "norm" in the near future. What can we do to stop the "age of global boiling" that even the United Nations is warning us about? ......

[Emergency Warning Report] Japan Faces Unprecedented Killer Heat This Summer

 Pro Baseball Wide - The Sorrowful Exchange Games, Part 1

 The Hanshin team is leading the Central League, and Teruaki Sato is making a huge leap forward, but there are concerns about manager Fujikawa's leadership, and Ma-kun, who has not been able to work for the past few years, has "failed to change his ways. We will report on the "human drama behind the bench" that neither newspapers nor TV stations report.

Sato’s Breakout Traced to Tanaka’s Failed Makeover

 Pro Baseball Wide, Part 2: The Sorrowful Exchange Games

 The "4 Men" behind Softbank's V-shaped recovery and the charisma behind Seibu Imai's unbeatable pitching? ...... will bring you the "human drama behind the bench" that neither newspapers nor TV stations report.

SoftBank’s Revival Fueled by 4 Men — Behind the Scenes of Imai’s Lights-Out Pitching

 Kumataro Arai

 In late June, a scene from the July drama "Stingers: Keishicho Stingers Verification Room" was being filmed in a section of Nihonbashi, Tokyo. Aoi Morikawa, Kanata Hongo, and Tetta Sugimoto were wearing all black. After this, they put on their balaclavas and ......

Aoi Morikawa Turns Heads in All-Black Thief Look During Stingers Filming in Nihonbashi

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 The issue of Taichi Kokubun's compliance violation was triggered by a press conference by the president of NTV. He immediately announced that he would suspend his entertainment activities. Members Shigeru Johjima and Masahiro Matsuoka have decided to dissolve TOKIO, causing a major stir. ......

Nippon TV’s Silence on Kokubun Sparks Confusion — What His Unclear Violation Means for the Industry

 Hideki Asai

 Afro

 Japan needs to be prepared for disasters such as earthquakes and torrential rains on a daily basis. Among them, smartphones are indispensable in our lives these days. If the power supply is interrupted during a disaster because of a power outage and cannot be recharged, communication and information gathering will be hampered, and you will be left alone.

What Portable Power Source Should You Get for Earthquakes?

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st-3rd)

 The movie "Kuniho" has become a big hit, grossing over 3.1 billion yen at the box office. The realistic Kabuki performances by Ryo Yoshizawa and Ryusei Yokohama have been praised, but the "realistic acting" of actresses from the Nashien family has also been well-received. ......

Film National Treasure Earns Praise for Its Unscripted Realism

 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. He was active as a member of "Honjamaka," a 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

 Hidehiko Ishizuka of "Honjamaka" talks about his "delicious days" vol.21

 Hidehiko Ishizuka of "Honjamaka" talks about his ″mazingly good days″ vol. 21, this time about a certain "fatty" food-related topic. In this issue, we will talk about the "fat people's food" and the power words "fat people like rice" and "if you want to shut up the fat people who are noisy, make them eat meat"!

Hidehiko Ishizuka of &#8220;Honjamaka&#8221; talks about his favorite fatty foods: &#8220;Fried food is my lover&#8221; and &#8220;There is no fatty who doesn&#8217;t like meat.

 Ryo Nakahira

 On June 25, a man accused of indecently assaulting a 6-year-old girl was finally sentenced. What did the judge say to the defendant, who had repeatedly made various allegations at trial that differed from his statements?

Judge Condemns Defendant Who Denied Molesting 6-Year-Old

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 On June 20, Nanao appeared on stage at the Japan premiere of "Candlestick," a movie scheduled to be released on July 4 at a theater in Tokyo. The audience was mesmerized by her healthy tanned figure. During the talk, Nanao answered where she would like to go. ......

Nanao’s Sun-Kissed Look Stuns at Japan–Taiwan Film Premiere

 Akihito Saijo

 Interview with Netochka Part 1

 Netochka, a Ukrainian cosplayer who is gaining popularity on SNS, is challenging her first gravure in FRIDAY! What kind of person is she? We asked her about her "past" and "present".

From Ukraine to Gravure: Cosplayer Shares Japan Surprises “Soba-Yu Confused Me!”

 Shinji Hasuo (1st and 2nd), Yasuko Sakaguchi (3rd), Kojiro Yamada (4th)

 The compliance violation scandal of Taichi Kokubun that led to the dissolution of TOKIO. We asked writers with experience in covering the group what kind of a person Kokubun was, and the root of the current turmoil came into view...

Is Kokubun Holding Back? The Unspoken Tension a Writer Noticed in TOKIO

 Hironori Jinno

 South Korea's new first lady is now attracting a lot of attention. Kim Hye Kyung, who does not like to appear on the stage and supports her husband from the shadows. She is suspected of violating the Public Office Election Law.

South Korea’s New First Lady on Trial — Election Law Violations Threaten Lee Jae-myung’s Administration

 Shinji Hasuo

 A host in his 20s in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, was arrested for indecently assaulting a girl in her second year of high school. He admitted the charge but stated that he did not know the girl's age. ......

Kabukicho Host in His 20s Accused of Assaulting High School Girl

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 Shinji Ishimaru's new party, "The Path of Rebirth," is planning to make a comeback in the House of Councillors election to be announced on July 3. The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election ended with a shocking zero winners, but according to one party's survey of the situation, .......

Shinji Ishimaru’s Upper House Bid Falters — Vote Share Could Fall Below NHK Party

 Aika Kanda

 [Serial #88] Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 "If you could remodel any part of your body, what would you want to do?" Aika Kanda talked about this topic with her husband. She said that she had already decided the answer to this type of question when she was in junior high school. Her husband's wish has been said before, from the tips of her fingers: ......

Aika Kanda Shares a Glimpse into Everyday Married Life

 In mid-June, members of the Japan national soccer team gathered in the banquet room of a luxury hotel in the heart of Tokyo for the "triumphant return reception" of Ritsu Doan (27), ace player of the Moriyasu Japan team. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. Shun Oguri and Mr. Sanma Akashiya..! We will show you the stars of the event!

Stars Like Mitoma, Kubo, Oguri, and Sanma Shine at Ritsu Doan’s Homecoming Banquet

 On June 17, Akari Takaishi took the stage at a movie theater in Tokyo for the opening greeting for "On the Summer Sands. She appeared in a bright, transparent blue dress, but the hem got caught in her heels and she was unable to move forward. ......

Akari Takaishi Almost Tripped on Her Dress at Summer on the Sand Premiere

 Blank Green

 On June 28, the day the revised Entertainment Establishments Control Law went into effect, a girls' bar in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district was busted. Many people called it "an example." We asked the residents of Kabukicho what they thought about it. We asked them.

Kabukicho’s Girls Bar Owners Face Anxiety After Historic Raid Under New Law

 Tomohiko Suzuki

 In this first installment of a series of articles by freelance writer Tomohiko Suzuki, we take a close look at the age of liquefied crime in which the "Tokuryu" are roaming the streets of Japan.

 Tokuryu" is an anonymous and fluid crime group that causes various incidents in various parts of Japan. The current situation is called the "liquefied crime era" by freelance writer Tomohiko Suzuki. In this short, concentrated series, we will take a closer look at the real picture of this phenomenon.

Inside the Hong Kong Mafia, Sumiyoshi-kai and Chinese Dragon Alliance

 The final installment of freelance writer Tomohiko Suzuki's short series on the age of liquefied crime, in which the "Tokuryu" roam the streets.

 In the final installment of his short series, freelance writer Tomohiko Suzuki looks into the "Anonymous and Liquid Crime Group (a.k.a. Toku Ryu)". In this final installment, we will look at the roots of the mysterious organization and its latest activities.

An Inside Look at the Hong Kong Mafia’s Alliance with Japan’s Sumiyoshi-kai and Chinese Dragon

 Takehide Mizutani (Nonfiction writer)

 Latest Underground Report Part 2

 Yoshioka, the head of "JP DRAGON," who has been active in the Philippine underworld as a "mastermind" for more than 20 years, was caught. Last year, Koyama, the number three, was deported to Japan, but the whereabouts of the number two are unknown. What is the latest situation of the Philippine underworld?

JP Dragon and Luffy Gang Remnants Still Active — A Look into Today’s Philippine Underworld

 Latest Underground Report Part 1

 Yoshioka, the head of JP DRAGON, who has been active as a "mastermind" in the Philippine underworld for more than 20 years, has been captured. It is still fresh in our minds that Koyama, the number three, was deported to Japan, but the whereabouts of the number two is still unknown. ......

Despite JP Dragon Leader’s Arrest Japanese Crime Syndicates Still Active in Philippine Underworld

 The second installment of freelance writer Tomohiko Suzuki's short series of articles on the age of liquefied crime in which the "Tokuryu" roam the streets.

 In this second installment of his short series, freelance writer Tomohiko Suzuki looks into the realities of the "Anonymous and Liquid Crime Group (a.k.a. Tokuryu). In the second installment, he will follow up on the truth behind the "Sunshine Brawl" incident caused by the Chinese Dragon.

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