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 He was in good health until just before ...... On April 8, Ryo Yamada, a popular comedian of Yoshimoto Shinki Gekijo, died suddenly of "congestive heart failure." He was 51 years old, and had performed in a comedy festival in Shanghai in November 2024, and was eager to continue performing on stage.

Yoshimoto New Comedy&#8217;s Ryo Yamada Dies Suddenly, Heart Failure Risks Highlighted

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 13th), Toshiaki Ichihara, Sota Shima, Yuri Adachi, Takeshi Kinugawa, Shinichi Tachibana,

 The youthfulness of Aya Ueto, who threw out the first pitch at the official game of the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks on March 28, has become a topic of conversation. SNS is also raving about her "cuteness" that makes it hard to believe that she will turn 40 this year. Here are some photos taken by this magazine of Ueto looking the same as she has for the past 20 years.

Aya Ueto Timeless Charm Stunning Photos as She Turns 40

 Kazuki Shimomura

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 Keizo Kuroda (Iris)

 Special Interview - Part 2

 Hitomi Kuroki has been taking on the challenges of film and stage as an actress and director. The top actress, whose career has already spanned more than 40 years and who has appeared in more than 200 productions, talks about what she feels in her work as a director and producer, and about the "72-hour rule," which she says is the driving force behind her work.

Hitomi Kuroki on Living with Grace and Acting When the Moment Comes

 Shikama Aki

 The issuance of the new passport "2025 Passport" started on March 24. To coincide with the new passport issuance, companies are offering cash back and points as part of a campaign to obtain a new passport with support from the Japan Tourism Agency and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.

New Passport Offers Cashback and Points but Paper Applications Are Still Processed Faster

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 One day before the new Corona epidemic, actress Hitomi Kuroki told her husband, "I'm thinking of quitting acting. But when I came to my senses, I found myself standing on the scene. It's strange, isn't it?" She talks about her thoughts on acting with a somewhat joyful air.

Exclusive Interview with Hitomi Kuroki Acting is Not Interpretation Its Impulse

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 The "TQ Tablet," a videophone that can be used even by those who require nursing care, is attracting attention because its functions have been simplified to the limit so that they can communicate with their elderly parents who live far away from them. What is the reason why this product was developed as an in-house venture?

Revolutionary Video Call for the Elderly Developed by Real Estate Giant&#8217;s In-House Venture to Connect Families

 Shu NISHIHARA

 Her boyfriend is a colleague of Satomi Ishihara's husband! After graduating from the group at the age of 17, she has been active as a model and actress.

 In early April, an eye-catching beauty was seen at a high-class restaurant in Tokyo. She is a former member of Morning Musume。 and currently working as an actress. After enjoying dinner with a man, they went to a luxury townhouse together. This woman is Satomi Ishihara's...

Koharu Kusumi Enjoys Romantic Dinner and Tower Apartment Date with Elite Investment Banker

 Kumataro Arai

 In early April, Misato Ugaki was spotted wearing a beret and round glasses on location for a drama at Kanda Myojin. Ugaki was relaxed during the shoot and in between, and completely exuded the aura of an actress.

Misato Ugaki Channels a Funky Vibe in Beret and Round Glasses During Drama Shoot at Kanda Myojin

 Shinji Hasuo

 A Chunichi Shimbun employee was caught red-handed. He threw another person's bicycle at a parked car on a street in Yokohama City. He also assaulted a man in his 20s who was paying attention to him. Experts analyzed the man's motive for the crime. What was the man's appalling story?

Chunichi Shimbun Employee Arrested After Throwing Bicycle at Car and Attacking Good Samaritan

 Masahiro Ojima

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (1st photo), Takeo Shigumura (2nd and 3rd photos)

 The new personnel appointment of the Yamaguchigumi VI was announced. The "aim" behind it is unraveled from the viewpoints of a person related to the gang and a police executive respectively.

 The Yamaguchigumi VI announced new appointments at the highest executive level. Assistant Wakagami Shomei Takeuchi was promoted to "Wakagami" and Wakagami Seiji Takayama assumed the post of "Advisor". We will unravel the "aim" behind this from the viewpoints of a person involved in the gang and a senior member of the investigative authorities.

Teruaki Takeuchi’s Rise Signals Power Shift Toward Seventh Kumicho in Sixth Yamaguchi-gumi

 Fuji Television has suffered a devastating blow from Masahiro Nakai's troubles with women, including a serious loss of sponsors. Dalton, one of Fuji's major shareholders, named Mr. Jun Fukuda of STARTO as a candidate for outside director...

STARTO’s Jun Fukuda Faces Strong Pushback Over Fuji TV Outside Director Role

 Noboru Hashimoto, "The Scene of Reminiscence

 Noboru Hashimoto, a news photographer, has published a book titled "The Scene of Reminiscence. He has been an oil man in conflict zones around the world, and he describes the "most terrible sites" that leave a lasting impression on him. And what are the "monsters" of the Showa and Heisei eras that have aroused his curiosity?

Photographer Who Witnessed Numerous Deaths in Global Conflict Zones Reflects on Japan Airlines Flight 123 Crash Site

 Yusuke Kondo

 Terufumi Kiriyama of "WEST." and his wife Maiko Kano, a former Japanese women's volleyball player, have been criticized for their controversial "smelling" behavior since their relationship was first revealed, even after their marriage. At a recent concert, Kiriyama's careless comments have caused an uproar among fans.

Teruyuki Kiriyama and Maiko Kano Spark Buzz With Bold Exchanges Fans Call Couple Provocation

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Mai Sasaki reigned over the karaoke world with the catchphrase "the strongest junior high school student that everyone fears" on the popular TV Tokyo program "Karaoke Battle. She made her major label debut in September 2011. ......

Mai Sasaki on the Weight and Challenges of the &#8220;Karaoke☆Battle Four Heavenly Kings&#8221;

 Shoyuki Togo is expected to fill the role of Tomoyuki Sugano, who has moved to the Majors, as the Giants' ace. This season, however, he has lost the momentum he had built up in the previous three consecutive 12-win seasons, going 0-2 with a strikeout-to-walk ratio in the 11-point range. An alumni pitcher explains the factors behind his poor form and the key to his resurgence.

Giants Ace Togoh Struggling with 11.00+ ERA — Ex-Pitcher Suggests Demotion to Minors

 Takero Yui (2nd) and Kazuhiko Nakamura (3rd)

 After reading the report of the third-party committee, she decided to open her mouth... She was once in an adulterous relationship and is now in legal trouble.

 She told us that she was having an affair with a former Fuji executive, Mr. B, and was in legal trouble with him. Mr. B is a 'monster' created by the TV industry," she said.

Former Female AD Reveals Fuji&#8217;s B-san is a Monster Created by the Television Industry After Sexual Assault Experience

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 On April 12, Akari Takaishi, the lead actress of the movie "Ghost Killer," which is currently in theaters, took the stage to greet the audience. She wowed the audience in a one-piece dress with a large floral pattern. She spoke passionately about the action scenes.

Akari Takaishi Dazzles in Tight Dress at Stage Greeting Exuding Charm as Upcoming Morning Drama Lead

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

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 President Trump has declared tariff hikes on various countries. In particular, he declared additional tariffs of 145% on Chinese goods and 125% on Chinese websites. The "tariff war" has entered into a never-ending war, and Xi Jinping's "move" is ......

China Hits Back at Trump Tariffs by Targeting Hollywood A Retaliation with Deeper Stakes

 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. Worked with Toshiaki Megumi in the duo "Honjamaka," 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 to Love You″ vol.15

 In this episode of "Honjamaka," Hidehiko Ishizuka talks about his favorite Showa-era TV programs. This time, Ishizuka talks about his favorite TV programs from the Showa era, including "Up Down Quiz" and "One Million Yen Quiz Hunter".

Nostalgic Delights: Hidehiko Ishizuka&#8217;s Favorite Showa-Era TV Shows

 Ippei Hara

 It was announced that "Downtown DX," Downtown's flagship program in which the duo is on a leave of absence, will end with the June 26th broadcast. What is the thinking behind this? ......

Hitoshi Matsumoto and Masatoshi Hamada End Downtown DX Shocking and Confusing the TV Network

 On April 14, Tomohiko Ito, who committed indecent acts with a high school girl in September 2012 by threatening to take off her underwear if she did not want to be killed, went to trial for the first time. The motive for the crime was revealed there.

25-Year-Old Man Steals High School Girl’s Underwear

 Myung-Woo Kim

 MHN Sports

 Yoo Hyun-joo, the sexy queen of Korean golf, played her first round on the Korean Tour. Although she failed to qualify, she still showed her improved form and showed her improved game.

Yoo Hyun-ju Shines in Vibrant Attire Showcasing Her Magnificent Play

 Kimpuri and Sho Sakurai performed together in a live rugby match! This is a collaboration project between "Kintore", the TV show of "Kimpuri", and "Japan Rugby League One". Rugby expert Sho Sakurai of "Arashi" joined them.

Kaito Takahashi’s Natural Charm Shines in Rugby Commentary with Sho Sakurai

 Kei Kato

 The Osaka-Kansai Expo finally opened on April 13, and when a reporter from FRIDAY Digital visited the site on the first day, he found an hour-long wait at convenience stores and a flood of reservations at popular pavilions. ...... This is a report from the site of the Expo.

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