 Ichiro Takatsuka

 He was reportedly in a relationship with former E-girls member Reina Washio. ...... They dined at an exclusive members-only izakaya from 5 pm, and then went to a coffee shop until past 9 pm.

 The man who emerged from the exclusive members-only izakaya located in a corner of the celebrity district was former "Sexy Zone" member Kento Nakajima. It seems that he was enjoying a private dinner with a close friend, who is Kanefumi Miyashita Taka of the comedy duo "Miyashita Kusanagi.

Kento Nakajima&#8217;s Unexpected Four-Hour Encounter with a Comedian

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 After experiencing life at the bottom of the heap in the U.S. minor leagues, Yoshitomo Tsutsuka returned to DeNA after a five-year absence. He returned to DeNA after five years in the U.S. and hit a home run that brought tears to Hamasuta!

 FRIDAY has an exclusive interview with Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, who has returned to DeNA after five years in the U.S. minor leagues, where he experienced the depths of the American minor leagues! In his own words, Tsutsuka looks back on his life of overcoming adversity.

DeNA&#8217;s Yoshitomo Tsutsugo Confesses that Adversity Always Strengthens Him

 Akinori Nakagawa

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Next year will mark the 50th anniversary of his debut. The latest in the series, "The Return of the Abominable Detective," will finally be released after an eight-year absence!　Sexy Oshita" and "Dandy Takayama" are back!

 Kyohei Shibata appears in "The Fallen Detective", the latest film in the "The Fallen Detective" series, which has won the hearts of fans ever since the TV drama series started airing 38 years ago.

Kyohei Shibata Running Strong at 70, Exhausted Yet Cool

 Ippei Hara

 She and Kazuya Kamenashi, who was reported to be in a relationship, were unexpectedly seen together! They are even suspected of being a business couple!

 On New Year's Day 2012, Minami Tanaka was reported to be dating Kazuya Kamenashi of KAT-TUN. The two are co-starring in a drama currently airing, and the future of the big couple is drawing attention. We hit her up after the event...

Minami Tanaka Spotted at Keikyu Kamata, Business Couple Speculation

 Yuri Adachi

 Happy with the success of her full orchestra performance, Shizuka Kudo smiled and waved to her fans.

 In early May, singer Shizuka Kudo gave a full orchestra performance at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space. After the performance, she bowed her head and waved to the waiting fans.

Shizuka Kudo&#8217;s Divine Interaction with Fans after Performance Leading the Strongest Family in Showbiz with Empress Aura

 Yusuke Kondo Shu Nishihara

 Oscar's ace, starring in more than 10 commercials, starring in 4 consecutive dramas and a heroine, and set to star in a summer drama as well. Was she working too hard after all?

 Fuka Koshiba has starred in and been the heroine of four consecutive TV dramas and has appeared in commercials for more than 10 companies. She is Oscar's ace and the top earner, but there are reports that she will be leaving the agency by the end of the year. Was she working too hard after all...

Fuka Koshiba journey from Four Seasons of Drama to Agency Independence by Year&#8217;s End

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 FRIDAY reporter also tasted it!

 Animal researcher Punk Machida opened the ramen restaurant "Ramen Gorji" in Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture, this April! A FRIDAY reporter tasted the "Gorji Ramen," which is limited to 50 servings a day! The pork ramen made by a man who knows all about animals tastes...

Limited to 50 Servings: Punk Machida&#8217;s Ramen Shop Unveils Tonkotsu Obsession

 A Rank Cruiser filled with family memories was stolen overnight from ...... Security devices and buzzers were useless, and GPS could not track it.

 Senator Junko Mihara, whose beloved Land Cruiser was stolen on April 3. Her anger toward the thieves of her beloved car has not subsided. She expressed her determination to focus her efforts as a politician on vehicle theft, which has become a social problem.

Senator Mihara&#8217;s Personal Loss Drives Car Theft Fight

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 The "Konekone CLUB" was really formed after a statement made on a variety show!　Tomomi Itano's real sister and sister-in-law put their bodies on the line to challenge the entertainment world--.

 Narumi Itano, the younger sister of Tomomi Itano, and Miyu Takahashi, the younger sister of Keiji Takahashi, Tomomi's husband and pitcher for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows, were selected for the new project "RoLuANGEL" produced by Tomomi, and formed the unit "Kone Kone CLUB" on the program.

Narumi Itano and Miyu Takahashi&#8217;s Konekone Club Teases Future Activity

 Yasuko Funamoto, Hisayuki Semba (3rd photo)

 Satoru Hirahara

 Three years have passed since the "world's number one presenter" retired from the front lines, and "I still go to Ginza once a week.

 In 1919, Mino Monta developed Parkinson's disease, and by 2009 he had left all of the programs he had appeared on. Three years have passed since he retired from the front lines. As he will soon reach the age of 77, FRIDAY has a special interview with him! He talks a great deal about his battle against the disease.

Minomonta&#8217;s Reflection on Illness: Sustained Wellness Despite Parkinson&#8217;s With Gratitude to Dom Pérignon

 I had no time to play, no time to sleep, and no time for photo shoots.

 Reiko Katou made her debut in the entertainment world when she was a junior college student in Shibuya, where she was approached by a photographer and photographed. The "Heisei no Yakuza Guradoll" looks back on her busy life in those days.

Reiko Kato Reflects on the Golden Age of Gravure as a Clarion Girl

 Nishi Keisuke

 In mid-April, Koji Imada, a comedian, was walking around one of Tokyo's most fashionable towns known as a cherry blossom viewing spot, wearing a knit hat, glasses, and a mask. He was examining menu signs at restaurants. ......

Koji Imada, Last Heavyweight Bachelor Comedian, Spotted in All-Black Undercover Outfit

 JMPA

 As the debate on the "stable succession to the throne" is finally about to get underway...

 On April 12, Kako, the second daughter of the Akishino family, visited Meiji Shrine in a long pale mint green dress. Kako smiled during her visit to the shrine, but despite her expression, some say that her "feelings must be complicated. What is the reason for this?

Princess Kako of the Akishino Family Unveils Smile&#8217;s Behind-the-Scenes at Meiji Shrine Visit

 Akira Kido

 Norika Fujiwara appears in a dignified and elegant kimono in the April Grand Kabuki drama "The Man Who Won't Get a Divorce" in the January season.

 Actress Norika Fujiwara was the talk of the town for her performance in the January drama "The Man Who Wouldn't Get a Divorce". In early April, still reverberating from her performance, she went to the first day of the April Grand Kabuki Theater in which her husband, Ainosuke Kataoka, was to appear, fulfilling her duties as the wife of an orchard owner.

Norika Fujiwara overcame bashing to be recognized as &#8220;the too sexy neighbor&#8221; and &#8220;the wife of Ewen&#8221;.

 Kojiro Yamada, Yuri Adachi

 Shimokitazawa, Tokyo is a town famous as a haunt of comedians and musicians. A dandy of a man emerges from a stylish restaurant - actor Yutaka Takenouchi. This year marks the 30th anniversary of his acting debut, but his personal life is shrouded in mystery.

Yutaka Takenouchi, a man whose private life is shrouded in mystery.

 Shinji Hamasaki

 She is a future "morning drama heroine!　She is a young acting talent who attracted attention for her role as an honor student in "Dragon Cherry Blossom" and starred in two serial dramas in the January season.

 Ayara Shida was named in a roundtable discussion of the "next breakout actresses" chosen by entertainment reporters and Drama watchers. She is a hot young actress who was scouted when she was in the 6th grade of elementary school and entered the entertainment industry, and starred in two serial dramas in the January season this year.

Shida Sara Takes on Dual Drama Roles: Determined to Cement Breakthrough Status with Hard Work

 Takehiko Kohiyama, Toshihiro Nakaikawa (wedding)

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 Debuted in the entertainment world at the age of 13 and became one of the top young actresses of the 1990s - now she is continuing treatment for vitiligo, a condition with no known cure, and releasing a photo book for the first time in 15 years.

 Actress Megumi Okuna made her debut in the entertainment world at the age of 13. She quickly gained popularity as a star of purity, and has now released her first photo book in 15 years. However, it has not been smooth sailing for her, as she has been diagnosed with "vitiligo vulgaris," which has no known cure. ......

Life in Fast Forward: A Conversation with Megumi Okina on the Blur of Busy Years

 PHOTO: JMPA

 Graduating from university and joining the Japanese Red Cross Society, Aiko's popularity with the public is soaring.

 Dressed in a navy blue suit in front of the headquarters of the Japanese Red Cross Society on April 1, Aiko Aiko expressed her aspirations to the press on the occasion of joining the company. This is the first time in history that a child of the Emperor's family has been employed in a private-sector administrative position, and her unpretentious personality is rapidly gaining popularity among the public.

Princess Aiko&#8217;s Entry into the Workforce Sparks Battle Over Solo Public Duties

 Many onlookers gathered in front of the Tokyo District Court - Takuya Kimura and Takumi Saito, dressed in suits, were filming a scene for TV Asahi's 65th anniversary drama "Believe - Kimi ni kakeru hashi. During the filming, Kimura looked like he was on the edge of his seat...

Stir as Takuya Kimura Appears at Tokyo District Court, Top Talent of New Company Radiates Aura of Determination

 Kei Kato (Kausu Nakata), Takayuki Ogawauchi (Mr. Osaki), Ippei Hara (Hitoshi Matsumoto), Shinji Hasuo (Mr. Okamoto)

 Exclusive 120-minute confession: "If he has laid his hands on customers and amateurs," ...... Former special advisor to a major figure who has supported the "comedy empire" for more than half a century speaks out about a string of troubles.

 Kaus Nakata, who once served as a special advisor to Yoshimoto Kogyo and was called the "fixer of Yoshimoto," speaks out on the Hitoshi Matsumoto issue! In 120 minutes of exclusive confessions, Kaus shares his philosophy on comedians and his biting criticisms of Matsumoto.

Osaka Comedian Don Nakata Kaus Addresses Matsumoto Hitoshi Problem and Criticisms

 Katsumi Koizumi

 Takuro Morinaga, who announced his stage 4 pancreatic cancer last December, talks about his "present" and "the future of Japan" in the midst of his battle with the disease.

 Takuro Morinaga, an economic analyst, announced last December that he had stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He said, "I was told I would never see cherry blossoms, but so far I'm still fine. He talked about "his present" and "the future of Japan" in the midst of his battle with the disease.

Takuro Morinaga&#8217;s Cry of the Soul: &#8220;I&#8217;m not dead yet! Japanese stocks will crash soon!&#8221;

 Kumataro Arai

 On March 16, "Mezamashi Local Gourmet Park" was held in Tokyo in the spring-like weather. Amidst the throngs of visitors, Aoi Harada, a first-year announcer at Fuji Television Network, showed off her exuberant eating skills in front of the camera.

She is so happy with her eyes closed&#8230;! Fuji&#8217;s next ace candidate, Aoi Harada&#8217;s &#8220;eating&#8221; was discovered and photographed!

 Kei Kato (1st-3rd) Sankei Shimbun (4th)

 Akihiro Kobayashi (52) Five people who used "Red Yeast Rice Supplement" died and 157 were hospitalized. He apologized in tears at the general shareholders' meeting, but for some reason he smiled and ......

 Health hazards spread over functional foods that use red yeast rice, such as "Red Yeast Rice Choleste Help" marketed by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical. President Akihiro Kobayashi made a tearful apology at a general shareholders' meeting, but when FRIDAY hit him directly after an emergency press conference, he smiled wryly......

Red yeast rice malt damage] Urine foaming and stabbing pain&#8230; The true reason for the &#8220;fearless smile in direct response to this magazine&#8221; by the elite president of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical&#8217;s founding family

 Noriyuki Higashiyama retired from show business to concentrate on his job as president of "SMILE-UP.", a company that provides compensation for sexual assault issues, which was renamed from Johnny's. In contrast, his wife, actress Yoshino Kimura, has been increasing her activities. We interviewed Higashiyama directly.

Noriyuki Higashiyama &#038; Yoshino Kimura &#8220;Big-name couple&#8217;s lightness and darkness&#8221; who go to the same gym, &#8220;Possibility of return to show business&#8221; revealed by Higashiyama.

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Kento Nakajima’s Unexpected Four-Hour Encounter with a Comedian

DeNA’s Yoshitomo Tsutsugo Confesses that Adversity Always Strengthens Him

Kyohei Shibata Running Strong at 70, Exhausted Yet Cool

Minami Tanaka Spotted at Keikyu Kamata, Business Couple Speculation

Shizuka Kudo’s Divine Interaction with Fans after Performance Leading the Strongest Family in Showbiz with Empress Aura

Fuka Koshiba journey from Four Seasons of Drama to Agency Independence by Year’s End

Limited to 50 Servings: Punk Machida’s Ramen Shop Unveils Tonkotsu Obsession

Senator Mihara’s Personal Loss Drives Car Theft Fight

Narumi Itano and Miyu Takahashi’s Konekone Club Teases Future Activity

Minomonta’s Reflection on Illness: Sustained Wellness Despite Parkinson’s With Gratitude to Dom Pérignon

Reiko Kato Reflects on the Golden Age of Gravure as a Clarion Girl

Koji Imada, Last Heavyweight Bachelor Comedian, Spotted in All-Black Undercover Outfit

Princess Kako of the Akishino Family Unveils Smile’s Behind-the-Scenes at Meiji Shrine Visit

Norika Fujiwara overcame bashing to be recognized as “the too sexy neighbor” and “the wife of Ewen”.

Yutaka Takenouchi, a man whose private life is shrouded in mystery.

Shida Sara Takes on Dual Drama Roles: Determined to Cement Breakthrough Status with Hard Work

Life in Fast Forward: A Conversation with Megumi Okina on the Blur of Busy Years

Princess Aiko’s Entry into the Workforce Sparks Battle Over Solo Public Duties

Stir as Takuya Kimura Appears at Tokyo District Court, Top Talent of New Company Radiates Aura of Determination

Osaka Comedian Don Nakata Kaus Addresses Matsumoto Hitoshi Problem and Criticisms

Takuro Morinaga’s Cry of the Soul: “I’m not dead yet! Japanese stocks will crash soon!”

She is so happy with her eyes closed…! Fuji’s next ace candidate, Aoi Harada’s “eating” was discovered and photographed!

Red yeast rice malt damage] Urine foaming and stabbing pain… The true reason for the “fearless smile in direct response to this magazine” by the elite president of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s founding family

Noriyuki Higashiyama & Yoshino Kimura “Big-name couple’s lightness and darkness” who go to the same gym, “Possibility of return to show business” revealed by Higashiyama.