 Kojiro Yamada, Hiroyuki Sato (3rd photo)

 Since the release of his album "Anata ni Naritakatta (I Wanted to Be You)" in 2009, Ken Hirai has not performed in person for almost two years. A reporter for this magazine happened to catch a glimpse of Hirai while he was on hiatus. The journalist asked Hirai, who has a look similar to Jean Reno, directly...?

Unveiling the Enigma of Ken Hirai&#8217;s Absence an Exclusive Interview

 Shinji Hamasaki

 What is so special about the "doggy daycare" for celebrities in Minato-ku?

 Dog daycare centers" that teach pet training are booming among Japanese celebrities. At a day-care center for celebrities in Minato-ku, celebrity dogs are being entrusted with the feeling that they are learning a lesson.

Inside the Minato Ward Celebrity Favorite, Exploring the Exclusive Dog Nursery Where Entertainment Celebrities&#8217; Beloved Pets Commute in Chauffeur-Driven Luxury Cars

 I'm a professional viewer, so I spend four hours a day watching variety shows.

 This year marks the 50th anniversary of Sekine Tsutomu's career. Even though he has reached his 70th birthday, he continues to be energetic, appearing on TV programs, posting videos on YouTube, and acting as the chairman of a stage production. What is the reason why he has received no bad publicity in his long career?

Veteran Tsutomu Sekine Open Up Secret to Thriving in Entertainment Industry: Prioritizing Quality Time with Daughter Over Late Nights

 Ippei Hara

 Kudo-Kan, the genius of Reiwa, creates a stir with his new film "The Inappropriate!

 The drama series "There's No Place Like Inappropriate! is creating a buzz. The comedy is about an old man from the Showa period who travels back in time to Reiwa and raises objections to Reiwa's compliancy.

Exclusive Glimpse of On-Location Shoot for “Beyond Inappropriate!” Featuring Sadao Abe and Riisa Naka in Kanagawa Prefecture Housing Complex

 Kojiro Yamada

 The "Miracle 55-year-old" Takao Osawa descended on a supermarket on the weekend. He famously gained 20kg to play the macho general Wang Ki in the movie "Kingdom", but his macho body is still there! He was the center of attention of the ladies!

Miraculous 55-Year-Old Takao Osawa Stuns at Weekend Supermarket Without Concealment, Exuding Radiant Aura

 Freelance writer Shiho Atsumi

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Special interview with ″The Year of the Bachelor″ appeared in six films last year, and her latest starring film will be released this March "I can't stay awake at night anymore (laughs)," she blurts out Turning 60, she is undergoing changes in everything from her work theory to her outlook on life.

 Lily Hlumlanky, whose latest movie starring Lily Hlumlanky will be released in March this year. FRIDAY had a special interview with Lily as she turns 60! She talks about everything from her views on work to her views on life.

Lily Franky on Solo Living at 60 and Drawing Boundaries from Society

 Sota Shima

 After leaving "Kimpuri", he is still making great strides as an actor.

 A slender, handsome man was spotted at a famous tonkotsu ramen restaurant in Shibuya Ward. He is Ren Nagase of "King & Prince" and slurps his noodles with gusto. It took him about 10 minutes to finish his bowl of noodles, and it looks like he was trying to refresh himself during a break from work. ......

King &#038; Prince Nagase Ren Sneaks Away for a Bowl of Rich Tonkotsu Ramen at Restaurant

 Kenji Saito

 Hiroyuki Komatsu (1st and 3rd photos) Kaori Matsumoto (2nd and 4th photos)

 Eddie Jones, the man who created "the biggest upset in the history of sports" by defeating South Africa at the World Cup in 2003, is back after a nine-year absence! The roller coaster ride is about to begin.

 Eddie Jones, the great general who caused "the biggest upset in the history of sports," has returned to Japan for the first time in nine years! It's going to be a roller coaster ride," said Jones. He talks about his passion to reach the top.

Eddie Jones Aims High: Expresses Desire for Japanese Players to Mirror Shohei Othani’s Success

 Keisuke Nishi

 The two are very busy with movies and TV dramas, and took a walk while pushing their bicycles. A rare shot of the two of them together.

 There is a famous restaurant in Tokyo that is frequented by celebrities. A woman wearing a mask and hat emerged from a popular yakiniku restaurant in a back alley. They are actresses Mone Kamihiraishi and her sister Moka.

Late-Night Surprise: Strongest Sisters Mone and Moka Kamishiraishi Capture Rare Duo Shot in Unexpected Location

 Successful actress who will appear in NHK's morning drama series starting in April and is also a hot topic on SNS!

 Actress Yuriko Ishida is scheduled to appear in the TV drama series "Tora ni Tsubasa" (NHK), which will start airing in April. She was probably on location that day, and appeared in a white-look top-and-bottom white outfit and glasses. Ishida is constantly receiving offers, but what is the reason...

Yuri Ishida&#8217;s Overwhelming Charm Leads to Continued Drama Offers

 Yasuko Funamoto

 The "opinionated" figure in the entertainment world, who will turn 80 this year, has been outspoken about the "sexual assault issue.

 In 2008, popular TV host Minomota quietly retired from the entertainment world after having a love affair with a beautiful woman 40 years younger than him and being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. When we asked the "Opinionator," who will turn 80 this year, about "Hitoshi Matsumoto's Sexual Assault Allegation" ......

Mino Monta Delivers a Blunt Blow in a Direct Interview to Matsumoto

 Anna Murashige, Reiwa's new variety queen, has been making rapid progress. She was spotted wearing a green down jacket and oversized sunglasses. The other day, Murashige was scooped for dating a handsome model...

Anna Murashige Wearing Sunglasses with Too Much Aura was Discovered! Photo of Herself with “Half Butt Exposed” and Reports of Dating Relationship

 Yuri Adachi

 Is the CM queen's relationship with her fighter boyfriend going well, and is she close to her goal?

 In early February, actress Haruna Kawaguchi appeared on stage for the opening greeting of the movie "Substitute Chushingura" in Tokyo. After the greeting, Kawaguchi, wearing her hair in a bun, glasses, and a fluffy white outfit, answered the cheers of fans waiting for her to come out.

Haruna Kawaguchi&#8217;s Soft Return Home Outfit Redefining Low Ratings Queen with Actress Aura

 On an evening in early February, Yuuki Iwai of "Halaichi," who announced his marriage three months ago with an 18-year age difference, appeared with his younger new wife in a car parked in a parking lot in Tokyo. The two were seen amiably ...... as they began to eat doughnuts in the car.

&#8220;Age is Just a Number&#8221; &#8211; Iwai Yuki on Date Drive with 19-Year-Old Newlywed

 Takayuki Ogawauchi, Yuri Adachi

 In late January, British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran visited Japan for his first concert in four years and nine months. Beside him was Taka of ONE OK ROCK, with whom he has a close relationship both publicly and privately..!

One Ok Rock&#8217;s Taka and Ed Sheeran Dine on Ultra-Luxurious Teppanyaki in Azabu-Juban

 Former Sekiwake Itsu no Shiro's hair cutting ceremony was held at a hotel in Tokyo. On the day of the ceremony, Mongolian acquaintances and officials from his alma mater put in the scissors. FRIDAY interviewed Itsu no Shiro directly after the ceremony! Has the rift with his mentor been resolved...?

Assault Allegations Confrontation with Former Sekiwake Itsu-no-jo After Tonsure Ceremony

 Michio Kurose

 At the World Cup Sapporo, he broke his own Guinness record of 569 games played.

 After his first victory at the TVh Cup Ski Jumping Championships in Okurayama, Sapporo, Noriaki Kasai has been selected to represent Japan at the World Cup in Sapporo! However, the 51-year-old legend has had a tumultuous life. He talked about it all in his hometown of Hokkaido.

Exclusive Interview with Legendary Ski Jumper Noriaki Kasai, 51: &#8220;I Can Still Do It, You Know?&#8221;

 Her devoted boyfriend, Hiroki Hasegawa, who was nursing her, will also star in the April season of "Sunday Gekijo

 It was last May that actress Kyoka Suzuki announced her withdrawal from the drama in which she was scheduled to star. Her condition and the name of her illness have not yet been disclosed. Actor Hiroki Hasegawa, with whom she has been in a relationship for about 13 years, stood by her side.

A golden ring shines on her ring finger&#8230; [Scoop shot! Kyoka Suzuki, too beautiful &#8220;shocking brown hair, belly-short&#8221; photo

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Five years have passed since Kawauchi turned professional after working as a civil servant for the Saitama Prefectural Government. An iron man who competes in races all over the world, he is still growing as a "wall of young talent.

 Yuhki Kawauchi, who established himself as one of the strongest citizen runners in the world by participating in the World Championships in Athletics three times as an amateur, has turned pro. Last December, he achieved his 50th full marathon victory! Five years have passed since he turned pro. What are his goals for the future?

The True Reason Why Kawauchi, Who Has Won 50 Full Marathons, Keeps Running

 Nobuyuki Koike (1st photo) Sayuki Saito (2nd photo)

 He also appeared in a new drama series in the January season. His crimson scarf was so dandy-like that it dominated the scene.

 In late January, a black sedan pulled up in front of the entrance of one of Tokyo's most luxurious retirement homes. Soon after, the actor Kinya Kitaoji appeared from inside the home wearing a crimson scarf.

Kinya Kitaoji, Cultural Merit Awardee, Spotted Exiting Luxury Retirement Home

 Ryoji Shigemasa (1st and 4th photos)

 Sho Nakata will be a member of the Chunichi Dragons this season. When we heard that he was going to make a fresh start deep in Oita Prefecture, we flew there for a direct interview without an appointment! There, we found a more "honest" Nakata... Why did he give up his 300 million yen salary to join the Giants?

Exclusive Interview with Sho Nakata of Chunichi Dragons: Farewell, Glorious Giants!

 In late January, actress Aoi Miyazaki appeared in bright strawberry-colored pants on the opening day of the movie "Colorful Witch: The Life of Eiko Kakuno's Tale is Born". She had been saving her acting career after having two children with her husband, Junichi Okada, but...

Unchanged After Motherhood: Aoi Miyazaki Makes Vibrant Comeback in Strawberry Pants

 Takero Yui

 Over 230,000 people visited the three-day event!

 Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, Japan's largest car event, was held! Along with the attractive programs, what attracted visitors to the event were the "beautiful companions. Take a look at these sexy shots of the beautiful women who added color to the gorgeous event!

Beautiful Companions Gather in Japan&#8217;s Largest Car Event, Tokyo Auto Salon 2024

 Saki Takaoka, who has been active at the forefront of music ever since her debut in 1988, reveals that "it has been 35 years of constant worries. As she approaches a milestone year, she looks back on her career to date.

 This January, actress Saki Takaoka celebrated the 35th anniversary of her debut and the 10th anniversary of the resumption of her singing career. She has been at the forefront of her career since her debut in 1988, and looks back on 35 years of constant troubles.

Special Interview] Saki Takaoka talks about her professional and personal life: &#8220;I don&#8217;t fall in love like I did when I was young anymore (laughs).

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Unveiling the Enigma of Ken Hirai’s Absence an Exclusive Interview

Inside the Minato Ward Celebrity Favorite, Exploring the Exclusive Dog Nursery Where Entertainment Celebrities’ Beloved Pets Commute in Chauffeur-Driven Luxury Cars

Veteran Tsutomu Sekine Open Up Secret to Thriving in Entertainment Industry: Prioritizing Quality Time with Daughter Over Late Nights

Exclusive Glimpse of On-Location Shoot for “Beyond Inappropriate!” Featuring Sadao Abe and Riisa Naka in Kanagawa Prefecture Housing Complex

Miraculous 55-Year-Old Takao Osawa Stuns at Weekend Supermarket Without Concealment, Exuding Radiant Aura

Lily Franky on Solo Living at 60 and Drawing Boundaries from Society

King & Prince Nagase Ren Sneaks Away for a Bowl of Rich Tonkotsu Ramen at Restaurant

Eddie Jones Aims High: Expresses Desire for Japanese Players to Mirror Shohei Othani’s Success

Late-Night Surprise: Strongest Sisters Mone and Moka Kamishiraishi Capture Rare Duo Shot in Unexpected Location

Yuri Ishida’s Overwhelming Charm Leads to Continued Drama Offers

Mino Monta Delivers a Blunt Blow in a Direct Interview to Matsumoto

Anna Murashige Wearing Sunglasses with Too Much Aura was Discovered! Photo of Herself with “Half Butt Exposed” and Reports of Dating Relationship

Haruna Kawaguchi’s Soft Return Home Outfit Redefining Low Ratings Queen with Actress Aura

“Age is Just a Number” – Iwai Yuki on Date Drive with 19-Year-Old Newlywed

One Ok Rock’s Taka and Ed Sheeran Dine on Ultra-Luxurious Teppanyaki in Azabu-Juban

Assault Allegations Confrontation with Former Sekiwake Itsu-no-jo After Tonsure Ceremony

Exclusive Interview with Legendary Ski Jumper Noriaki Kasai, 51: “I Can Still Do It, You Know?”

A golden ring shines on her ring finger… [Scoop shot! Kyoka Suzuki, too beautiful “shocking brown hair, belly-short” photo

The True Reason Why Kawauchi, Who Has Won 50 Full Marathons, Keeps Running

Kinya Kitaoji, Cultural Merit Awardee, Spotted Exiting Luxury Retirement Home

Exclusive Interview with Sho Nakata of Chunichi Dragons: Farewell, Glorious Giants!

Unchanged After Motherhood: Aoi Miyazaki Makes Vibrant Comeback in Strawberry Pants

Beautiful Companions Gather in Japan’s Largest Car Event, Tokyo Auto Salon 2024

Special Interview] Saki Takaoka talks about her professional and personal life: “I don’t fall in love like I did when I was young anymore (laughs).