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 Yukinori Otani

 The First Japanese Heavy Metal Band to Play at Madison Square Garden: The Death of a Colleague, the Relationship with X JAPAN, and the Story Behind the Band's Expansion into the U.S.

 Akira Takasaki (60), guitarist and leader of the legendary heavy metal band "LOUDNESS Akira Takasaki (60), guitarist and leader of the legendary heavy metal band "LOUDNESS", has released more than 40 albums since their debut in 1981, and talked to us about the backstage of their overseas expansion, as well as his thoughts on the members who have passed away.

Akira Takasaki of Loudness Unfold the Story Behind U.S. Band Debut and the Death of a Friend

 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters Weekly BIGBOSS REPORT The first thunderbolt came from the coach

 Nippon Ham, led by manager Shinjo, has shown glimpses of the Big Boss style of training, including a "players first" attitude and shuffling of defensive positions. The most anticipated of these is his "ultra-aggressive defense" method. What is the essence of it?

&#8220;Player&#8217;s First Policy&#8221; of Tsuyoshi Shinjo Has an Amazing Effect

 Kondo Yusuke

Kinya Kitaoji, who starred in the NHK morning drama, was infected with the new corona and was hospitalized.

 This is the first time I've ever been to a movie where I'm not the only one. I'm not sure if you've seen this before. The lead actor, Kinya Kitaoji, is hospitalized after contracting a new type of corona, and it seems like chaos, but there is an unexpected turn of events.

Satoshi Matsushima of  Sexy Zone and  Mone Kamishiraishi Stunning in Their Detective Roles

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 The man who is known as the "too black" chef has a big problem with the cost of customizing the lights on his car. The contractor is furious, saying that it is the same as eating and drinking without money. ......

 Chef Hiroshi Modegi, 54, is the third-generation owner of Taimeiken, a long-established Western-style restaurant established in 1931 in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, but his overly black looks and high-spirited personality have made him a popular figure on TV. In his private life, he is a Maserati chef.

Chef Koji Moideki of &#8220;Taimeiken&#8221;, Facing Financial Trouble Over the Cost of Repairing His Car

 Yusuke Kondo

 News on the Scene FRIDAY Eyewitness! Harikomi 24 (Yokohama, 9:15 a.m.)

 Actor Kamio Fuju is filming the Saturday drama "17 Years Old Empire" (NHK). He is a very popular young actor with his neat and tidy looks, and has been called "a national treasure. Will he make his breakthrough soon?

Fūju Kamio&#8217;s overwhelming aura at an early morning drama shoot in a shopping district

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 News on the Scene FRIDAY Eyewitness! Harikomi24 Ginza 5:55 p.m.

 Kōki, the second daughter of Takuya Kimura and Shizuka Kudo, spoke with a look of emotion on her face at the preview of the completion of the movie "Ushikubi-mura" held in mid-January. Kōki, the second daughter of Takuya Kimura and Shizuka Kudo, plays the dual roles of two high school sisters in her acting debut and first starring film.

Kōki talks about her first starring role in a movie with &#8220;a look of emotion on her face

 News on the Scene FRIDAY Eyewitness! Harikomi24

 I spotted the location of the drama series "Tsuma, Shogakusei ni naru" (TBS) that started on January 21. (TBS), which started on January 21. The actress, Yuriko Ishida, was filming. She was stretching her face and concentrating on her acting. Let us introduce her charm with her treasured photos.

Yuriko Ishida shows off her overwhelming smile while &#8220;filming in a park in the city center

 Ippei Hara

 News on the Scene FRIDAY Eyewitness! Harikomi 24 (Shirogane, 15:40)

 The day after Tokyo was covered in snow, I spotted Go Ayano wearing a black jacket and pants and a black mask. Ayano came to a photo studio in Shirogane (Minato-ku), and then went to a watch store in Shibuya that sells vintage Omega, Rolex and other top brands.

Blissful time spent at the &#8220;antique watch store&#8221; by Go Ayano

 He went to the editorial office of Friday and said, "If it hadn't been for that article, I would have done the same thing. He divorced his wife Izumi Maruoka and lost all his jobs due to the "love hotel with sexy women" scandal reported by FRIDAY.

 It was an afternoon at the end of December. On an afternoon at the end of December, film commentator Kon Arimura (45), known as "Arikon," showed up at the Friday editorial office in a neat suit. Speaking of Arimura, in the May 14, 2009 issue of this magazine, he was seen making love with a beautiful woman.

Kon Arimura&#8217;s epic confession: &#8220;I&#8217;ll tell you all about my affair, my divorce, and my time under house arrest.

 Yuri Adachi (Haruna Kawaguchi), Takayuki Ogawauchi (NANAMI), Kojiro Yamada (Maggy)

 In order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, many people were restricted from going out due to the emergency declaration issued by the government. Here are three couples of model girls who nurtured their love despite the situation.

Haruna Kawaguchi, NANAMI and Maggy &#8220;Model Girls&#8221; on a picturesque date

 I caught Nozomi Sasaki on location at a riverbed in the extreme cold. It was filming for the new TV drama "You Tuber ni Musume ha Yara nai! (TV Tokyo). It's been a long time since she played a leading role in a drama, so she was very enthusiastic even in the cold. I would like to introduce some of her treasured photos.

Nozomi Sasaki&#8217;s overwhelming smile at the &#8220;extremely cold location with powdery snow&#8221;.

 Takafumi Shinagawa

 Eyewitness! Harikomi24 [Suidobashi 20:30].

 On a cold mid-December night at an amusement park near Tokyo Dome (Bunkyo-ku), filming was underway for the drama "Hare Kekkon. (ABC TV, etc.) was being filmed on a cold mid-December night. Based on a comic book of the same title, the story is about a young man who gets married to a woman of his own age.

Haruka Shimazaki&#8217;s overwhelming aura at the &#8220;Illuminations Shine On&#8221; photo shoot

 Keisuke Nishi (Suzuki), Sota Shima (Tanaka)

 While 2021 was full of gloomy news such as the Covid-19 scandal, it was the passionate love lives of popular female announcers that brought some cheer. Let's take a look back at the year with photos of popular female announcers and handsome actor couples.

Yui Suzuki, Chiharu Saito, Hitomi Tanaka&#8230; The passionate love of popular female announcers 2021

 Ichiro Takatsuka

 Eyewitness! Harikomi24 <Tohokuzawa 18:20

 Just one stop away from Shimokitazawa, which is bustling until late at night, is the quiet residential area of Tohokuzawa (Setagaya Ward). The number of new cases of corona infection has been decreasing dramatically, and the town is starting to see a return of people.

The overwhelming aura of the &#8220;famous actor&#8221; Murotsuyoshi in the city at night

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 The Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

 A video led him to win the Koshien Championship in the summer of 2006, his "biggest regret" in his professional life, and what he wants to accomplish in his second life.

 Former Nippon Ham player Yuki Saito, who retired at the end of this season, gave a solo interview. He talks about the Koshien championship in the summer of 2006, his "biggest regret" in his professional life, what he wants to accomplish in his second life, and other hidden stories.

Yuki Saito reveals the 15 years he carried the &#8220;Prince Handkerchief&#8221; on his back and his second life

 Masaru Takebayashi

 News on the Scene FRIDAY Eyewitness! Harikomi24 〈Ookayama 14:50

 Haruka Ayase, Takeru Sato, and Moka Kamishiraishi gathered in the shopping district! It seems they were filming for the special drama "My Mother-in-law and Daughter's Blues," which is scheduled to air on January 2nd. Last year's "GIBOMUSU" special received a 16% viewer rating. Expectations are high for this year's special as well!

Haruka Ayase&#8217;s overwhelming aura at a drama location in a light rain

 News on the Scene FRIDAY Eyewitness News Harikomi 24 (Yokohama, 13:25)

 The drama "DCU" (TBS) will start in January 2010. The lead actor, Hiroshi Abe, was spotted in Yokohama! He was wearing a dignified school uniform and looked a little tired from the early morning filming, but he was practicing his lines in a secluded area...

Kan Abe&#8217;s overwhelming aura in &#8220;the morning on location in a captain&#8217;s uniform!

 Yuri Adachi (Kahoku), Sumio Todoroki (Hanahara), Shu Nishihara (Imai)

 The year 2021 was a suffocating one, with more than half of the year being spent in a state of emergency due to the spread of a new Covid-19 infection. Despite this, some couples managed to nurture their love. This magazine looks back at the happy scenes of this year's "love". Fly

Mayuko Kawakita and Tomomi Kahara &#8220;Married to that guy! Love Sightings

 700,000 yen per table! Hugging a handsome man and enjoying steak and wine on a bubbly night!

 It's a godsend!　In last week's issue of FRIDAY, we reported on the wife of former Prime Minister Akie Abe, 59, who went from studying Japanese herbs to drinking at home. She was at ringside, just behind the red corner, with sweat and blood splattering on her face.

Former Prime Minister Akie Abe&#8217;s wife frolics in 700,000 VIP seats at a martial arts tournament!

 Keisuke Nishi

 News on the Scene FRIDAY Eyewitness! Harikomi 24, Tokyo, 15:20

 In the late afternoon of November, we caught Asaka Seto (45) at a high-end supermarket in Tokyo. What was the destination of Seto's cheerful expression after finishing her shopping?

Asaka Seto&#8217;s overwhelming presence as she drives her beloved car to a luxury supermarket

 Yuri Adachi

 News on the Scene FRIDAY Eyewitness! Harikomi24 (Ikebukuro, 21:10)

 In early December, actress Masami Nagasawa, who is currently appearing in the stage play "THE BEE", showed up at the backstage entrance after the show. The play is produced by "NODA MAP" led by playwright and director Hideki Noda. For Nagasawa, this was her dream performance.

Nagasawa Masami&#8217;s overwhelming aura as she heads home with a drink in her hand!

 Shinpei Yuzuki

 A sighting! Harikomi24 (Akihabara 20:50)

 In front of the Akihabara station, where the lights are twinkling, there was a woman running as fast as she could down the street on a late November night. It was actress Moka Kamishiraishi. She was filming for a new year's special drama. She was also running as fast as she could under the cold weather.

The overwhelming aura of Moka Kamishiraishi &#8220;running as fast as she can in front of the illumination&#8221;!

 Eyewitness! Harikomi24 (Shibuya 19:15)

 At the 50th Best Dresser Awards ceremony held in early December, Riho Yoshioka walked the red carpet and smiled. She was wearing a red carpet outfit that attracted a lot of attention because she was the Best Dresser.

Riho Yoshioka&#8217;s &#8220;decolletage shown in a bold black dress&#8221; makes fans happy&#8230;!

 Takero Yatsuka, Kazuhiko Nakamura (press conference photos)

 Last year, "Nishikigoi" left a mark in the final of "M-1 Grand Prix" as the oldest finalist. He broke his own record as the oldest finalist and advanced to the "M-1" final for the second year in a row. What are the feelings of Masaki Hasegawa and Takashi Watanabe?

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Akira Takasaki of Loudness Unfold the Story Behind U.S. Band Debut and the Death of a Friend

“Player’s First Policy” of Tsuyoshi Shinjo Has an Amazing Effect

Satoshi Matsushima of Sexy Zone and Mone Kamishiraishi Stunning in Their Detective Roles

Chef Koji Moideki of “Taimeiken”, Facing Financial Trouble Over the Cost of Repairing His Car

Fūju Kamio’s overwhelming aura at an early morning drama shoot in a shopping district

Kōki talks about her first starring role in a movie with “a look of emotion on her face

Yuriko Ishida shows off her overwhelming smile while “filming in a park in the city center

Blissful time spent at the “antique watch store” by Go Ayano

Kon Arimura’s epic confession: “I’ll tell you all about my affair, my divorce, and my time under house arrest.

Haruna Kawaguchi, NANAMI and Maggy “Model Girls” on a picturesque date

Nozomi Sasaki’s overwhelming smile at the “extremely cold location with powdery snow”.

Haruka Shimazaki’s overwhelming aura at the “Illuminations Shine On” photo shoot

Yui Suzuki, Chiharu Saito, Hitomi Tanaka… The passionate love of popular female announcers 2021

The overwhelming aura of the “famous actor” Murotsuyoshi in the city at night

Yuki Saito reveals the 15 years he carried the “Prince Handkerchief” on his back and his second life

Haruka Ayase’s overwhelming aura at a drama location in a light rain

Kan Abe’s overwhelming aura in “the morning on location in a captain’s uniform!

Mayuko Kawakita and Tomomi Kahara “Married to that guy! Love Sightings

Former Prime Minister Akie Abe’s wife frolics in 700,000 VIP seats at a martial arts tournament!

Asaka Seto’s overwhelming presence as she drives her beloved car to a luxury supermarket

Nagasawa Masami’s overwhelming aura as she heads home with a drink in her hand!

The overwhelming aura of Moka Kamishiraishi “running as fast as she can in front of the illumination”!

Riho Yoshioka’s “decolletage shown in a bold black dress” makes fans happy…!

Just before M-1! Nishikigoi: “I’ll endure the pain in my shoulder and back and die trying to win!