Exploring the Legacy of Sugiura Taiyou: From Idol to Ultraman Star
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Exploring the Legacy of Sugiura Taiyou: From Idol to Ultraman Star

Question from a reader:
Sugiura Taiyou was a former idol, right?

Memories of Sugiura Taiyou

Recently, a conversation with a friend sparked the question, “Was Sugiura Taiyou a former idol?” At first, I was surprised and thought, “Wait, he was an idol?” But upon further investigation, I found out that he was indeed active as an actor, particularly famous for his role in “Ultraman Cosmos.”

Encounter with Ultraman

When I was a child, I absolutely loved Ultraman and would watch it religiously every week. During the “Cosmos” era, Sugiura Taiyou’s refreshing

Evaluating the Trustworthiness of Fuji TV's Independent Committee Investigation Results
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Evaluating the Trustworthiness of Fuji TV’s Independent Committee Investigation Results

Question from a reader:
Can we really trust the results of the independent committee’s investigation at Fuji TV? Is there any point in discussing matters related to Masahiro Nakai? The independent committee is established by external experts to investigate corporate misconduct, but I feel that the results are not necessarily reliable. In the past, reports from committees set up by companies have been denied in court, and there may be interpretations that favor the company. While the members of Fuji TV’s committee are lawyers, I wonder if they are truly independent.

Impact of Names on Nogizaka46 Audition Selection Criteria: A Deep Dive into Tradition and Talent
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Impact of Names on Nogizaka46 Audition Selection Criteria: A Deep Dive into Tradition and Talent

Question from a reader:
Recently, I’ve felt that names and surnames have been influencing the selection criteria in the Nogizaka auditions since the 4th generation. What is the reality of this situation?

Selection Criteria in Nogizaka Auditions and Names

Recently, there has been a lot of discussion surrounding the Nogizaka46 auditions. In particular, doubts have emerged that names and surnames may be influencing the selection criteria for auditions since the 4th generation. When I reflect on this topic, I remember a small episode from my experience working part-time at a judicial

Ichipei Mizuhara's Sentence: Can He Pay 2.6 Billion Yen Compensation to Shohei Ohtani?
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Ichipei Mizuhara’s Sentence: Can He Pay 2.6 Billion Yen Compensation to Shohei Ohtani?

Question from a reader:
I heard that Ichipei Mizuhara was sentenced to 4 years and 9 months in prison, along with a compensation of 2.6 billion yen to Shohei Ohtani. Can he actually pay that huge amount? I’m worried about what will happen if he can’t.

Thoughts on Ichipei Mizuhara’s Sentence

Recently, I was honestly surprised to hear that Ichipei Mizuhara received a sentence of 4 years and 9 months and a compensation of 2.6 billion yen to Shohei Ohtani. While I felt the prison term was shorter than expected, the

Is Kojiruri-san's Husband Divorced? Exploring Marriage, Money, and Relationships
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Is Kojiruri-san’s Husband Divorced? Exploring Marriage, Money, and Relationships

Question from a reader:
Has Kojiruri-san’s husband divorced her?

Conversation About Kojiruri-san

Recently, I was chatting with friends about Kojiruri-san. We were discussing whether her husband had divorced her. Since we often share jokes and stories about comedians, I thought this kind of scandal would make for some interesting material.

Marriage and Money

According to my friend, marriages between young entrepreneurs and celebrities tend to have a lot of financial troubles. It’s true what they say: “When the money runs out, so does the relationship.” I remember once, while preparing for