 Keiko Tsuji

 Sugar restriction, muscle training, cutting out oil, bananas in the morning ......, these are "common sense" diets that everyone believes in, but in fact, they are all wrong. Why are these well-meaning dieting methods wrong?

“Cutting Carbs and Fats Is Wrong?” Doctor Debunks Popular Diet Myths

 Ryo Nakahira

 On June 30, the sentencing hearing was held for a man arrested for indecently assaulting a 6-year-old girl. We look back at the article of the first trial regarding the man's claim that he did not commit any indecent acts, which was pointed out by the judge as an "unreasonable statement.

[Verdict] 6-Year-Old’s Testimony: “He Grabbed My Chest” — Court Ruling and 51-Year-Old Defendant’s Defense

 Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

 Shinji Hasuo (Mr. Nakai), Kazuhiko Nakamura (President Shimizu)

 The general shareholders meeting of Fuji Television's parent company, Fuji Media Holdings, held on June 25, attracted a lot of attention. The "lawsuit" against Masahiro Nakai, the man who started the whole mess, was one of the topics that came up. ......

Fuji TV’s Bold Move? Expert Weighs In on Nakai Lawsuit Stirring Shareholder Meeting

 Takayuki Ogawauchi Takahiro Kagawa

 On his YouTube channel, Kuruma Takahiwa of "Reiwa Roman," who had refrained from performing after admitting his involvement in online casino gambling in February, announced that he had left Yoshimoto for the first time in history and would be returning to the company. What kind of true face did Kuruma show after his return?

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 Kumataro Arai

 In mid-June, a location shooting for the July drama "We Still Don't Know the School Rules of That Star" was taking place in a certain shopping district in Yokohama City. Mayu Hotta took on the role of a teacher for the first time on the 10th anniversary of her debut. What kind of performance will she give?

Mayu Hotta Takes on First Teacher Role in 10th Anniversary Drama – Filming Spotted!

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Special interview with "Actor

 Actress Asaka Seto, who made a full-fledged return to acting after a seven-year absence with the drama series "Ensemble," which aired in January of this year, also made her first film appearance in ten years.

Asaka Seto Returns to Acting: &#8216;It’s Been a While, I Was Nervous but My Body Remembered

 Riisa Naka is walking in Shin-Osaka station wearing a flashy "American Comic" style T-shirt. Naka appeared at an event for the fashion brand "PRADA" on that day. She wowed the audience with her simple fashion.

Risa Nakamura Spotted at Shin-Osaka Station in Flashy American Comic T-Shirt

 In late May, a drama was being filmed on location in the Minowa shopping district in downtown Tokyo for the July drama "Ryugi for Evening Drinks 4: Summer Edition. She was in a good mood the whole time. What was the reason?

Chiaki Kuriyama Spotted Shopping in Tokyo Smiling During “Banshaku no Ryūgi” Filming

 Shinji Hasuo

 The NTV president's press conference announcing Taichi Kokubun's resignation from "Tetsuwan Dash" was held without mentioning the details of the compliance violation. However, when we went to interview him, we found surprising details of the harassment. ......

Industry Resentment Toward TOKIO’s Taichi Kokubun Over Discriminatory Behavior

 Yoshitaka Suzuki, a Fuji Television employee and head of the planning department, was arrested on suspicion of habitual gambling using an online casino. The officials said they saw the true face of a "gambling maniac". The reality of the situation can be found at .......

Fuji TV Staffer Arrested Over Illegal Online Casino Associates Reveal Gambling Obsession and Selling Clothes for Cash

 Takahiro Kagawa

 The staff saw it! Behind the Scenes of Weekly TV

 Since the former Johnny's was warned by the Fair Trade Commission, an increasing number of talents have been going independent, but recently there has been a "return" to the big firms. However, recently there has been a "return" to major firms. Those in the know say that both the talents themselves and their employers feel safer with a major firm.

Independent Talents Losing Ground as More Return to Major Agencies Amid Industry Shift

 Kazuhiko Nakamura, Kyodo News (3rd photo)

 Why did the man who won 45 championships and was loved by the gods of sumo leave the world of sumo with a cheerful face?

 FRIDAY conducted a grueling interview with Sho Hakuho, who spoke to the press about his resignation and his future plans. He talks about his candid feelings just after the press conference, his thoughts on his disciples, and his future prospects, which are now in motion.

[Full Interview] Former Yokozuna Hakuho Speaks Candidly: “I Have No Regrets. I’m Ready to Compete on a New Dohyo”

 On June 13, a Thai man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and other charges after he drove his car into a police officer who was questioning him on duty and opened fire. The commotion started when the man's Thai companion assaulted the police officer in an attempt to escape. Why did the commotion occur?

Thai Man Tries to Run Over Police Officer and Gets Shot—The Story Behind the Attempted Murder Case

 Akira Ikoma

 The revised Entertainment Establishments Control Law will go into effect on June 28. The main focus of the revised law has been to crack down on malicious hosts and scouts, but the industry is now on the verge of extinction as it is learned that the law will also strengthen the control of men's esthetic clinics.

Revised Law Triggers Mass Closures in Men’s Aesthetic Industry, Fuels Rise in Underground Sex Businesses

 Hiroyuki Komatsu (1st photo) Courtesy of Mr. Pretty

 Chiba Prefectural Assembly Member and "Certified Impersonator" Remembers Shigeo Nagashima

 Pretty Nagashima, a certified impersonator and member of the Chiba Prefectural Assembly, recalls how she felt when she learned of Shigeo Nagashima's passing. She tearfully reveals the secret story of their friendship and the "heart-shaking words" Mr. Nagashima gave her.

Pretty Nagashima in Tears as He Shares Touching Words from Shigeo Nagashima

 In the early morning hours of June 15, a self-proclaimed Myanmarese technical intern student was arrested for stabbing his friend on a street in Noda City, Chiba Prefecture. With the rapid increase in the number of Myanmar residents in Japan, the number of crimes is expected to increase in the future. What is the background?

The Hidden Truth Behind Murder Case Involving Two Myanmar Nationals

 A man was arrested for stabbing his sister to death. He had more than 10 stab wounds. He took the Shinkansen bullet train from his home in Wakayama Prefecture to visit his sister's apartment in Chiba Prefecture. This is the shocking scene that this magazine witnessed immediately after his arrest.

Man Took Shinkansen to Tokyo and Stabbed Older Sister—Cold Post-Arrest Photo Revealed

 Shinji Hasuo (Nakai 1st), Kazuhiko Nakamura (Minato, Nakai 2nd)

 Fuji TV's problems started due to Masahiro Nakai's troubles with women. Fuji TV announced its intention to file a lawsuit against former president Koichi Minato and former senior managing director Ryo Ohta. What is the "relationship" with Mr. Nakai behind it? ......

Masahiro Nakai Considers Legal Action Against Former President Minato and Director Ohta

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Yasuko Sakaguchi

 Taichi Kokubun of "TOKIO" announced the suspension of his entertainment activities due to a compliance violation. The president of Nippon Television Network Corporation (NTV), who announced his withdrawal from "Tetsuwan Dash," gave a "zero-answer" press conference, but what he asked of Kokubu at the press conference was: ......

Taichi Kokubun Demands Accountability at Nippon TV’s “Zero-Answer” Apology Press Conference

1.A man was arrested for trying to smuggle eight kilograms of cocaine into Japan. He is a fighter who has participated in "BreakingDown" before. He told everyone around him, "I'm too violent. What was his clever trick of using Shohei Ohtani's bat?

BreakingDown Contestant Caught Smuggling Cocaine Inside Shohei Ohtani Bat

 In mid-June, we spotted Nagisa Sekimizu, an actress who is currently in the spotlight, on Miyuki Street in Ginza. On that day, she participated in the opening event of "Emporio Armani Ginza Store". Her "feminine" fashion caught the eyes of passersby.

Nagisa Sekimizu Shows Off Feminine Style in Soft, Airy Fashion at Ginza Event

 Jun Saito, the suspect who displayed the skulls of the murdered women in his home. He denied some of the charges, saying "It was consensual (with the victim). In some cases, he may be sentenced to up to seven years in prison. ......

Unemployed Man in His 30s Kept Multiple Female Skulls at Home After Murdering a 21-Year-Old Woman

 Hiroaki Fujiuchi

 In this issue of Playback, we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. June 21, 2005 marked five years since an emergency volcano warning was issued for Miyakejima. In this issue, we report on the islanders who returned to Miyakejima five months before the emergency volcano warning was issued.

Playback 2005: Midnight Sirens and Daily Life on Miyake Island, Five Months After Return

 Keisuke Nishi

 Tennis player Kei Nishikori has admitted to the reports of his alleged affair with a model and has issued an apology. The "affair" has become a hot topic of conversation, but despite the fact that Nishikori himself has admitted to the affair, the media, including television and sports newspapers, have not been able to handle the story...

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BreakingDown Contestant Caught Smuggling Cocaine Inside Shohei Ohtani Bat

Nagisa Sekimizu Shows Off Feminine Style in Soft, Airy Fashion at Ginza Event

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[Verdict] 6-Year-Old’s Testimony: “He Grabbed My Chest” — Court Ruling and 51-Year-Old Defendant’s Defense

Fuji TV’s Bold Move? Expert Weighs In on Nakai Lawsuit Stirring Shareholder Meeting

[Exclusive] Ruma Takahira’s Full-Throttle Night Out at Japan’s Top Italian Hotspot!

Mayu Hotta Takes on First Teacher Role in 10th Anniversary Drama – Filming Spotted!

Asaka Seto Returns to Acting: ‘It’s Been a While, I Was Nervous but My Body Remembered

Risa Nakamura Spotted at Shin-Osaka Station in Flashy American Comic T-Shirt

Chiaki Kuriyama Spotted Shopping in Tokyo Smiling During “Banshaku no Ryūgi” Filming

Industry Resentment Toward TOKIO’s Taichi Kokubun Over Discriminatory Behavior

Fuji TV Staffer Arrested Over Illegal Online Casino Associates Reveal Gambling Obsession and Selling Clothes for Cash

Independent Talents Losing Ground as More Return to Major Agencies Amid Industry Shift

[Full Interview] Former Yokozuna Hakuho Speaks Candidly: “I Have No Regrets. I’m Ready to Compete on a New Dohyo”

Thai Man Tries to Run Over Police Officer and Gets Shot—The Story Behind the Attempted Murder Case

Revised Law Triggers Mass Closures in Men’s Aesthetic Industry, Fuels Rise in Underground Sex Businesses

Pretty Nagashima in Tears as He Shares Touching Words from Shigeo Nagashima

The Hidden Truth Behind Murder Case Involving Two Myanmar Nationals

Man Took Shinkansen to Tokyo and Stabbed Older Sister—Cold Post-Arrest Photo Revealed

Masahiro Nakai Considers Legal Action Against Former President Minato and Director Ohta

Taichi Kokubun Demands Accountability at Nippon TV’s “Zero-Answer” Apology Press Conference

BreakingDown Contestant Caught Smuggling Cocaine Inside Shohei Ohtani Bat

Nagisa Sekimizu Shows Off Feminine Style in Soft, Airy Fashion at Ginza Event

Unemployed Man in His 30s Kept Multiple Female Skulls at Home After Murdering a 21-Year-Old Woman

Playback 2005: Midnight Sirens and Daily Life on Miyake Island, Five Months After Return

The Real Reason Media Won’t Touch Kei Nishikori’s Affair Scandal

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