FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk Norifumi Arakida and active entertainment reporter Kajiwara will talk about the behind-the-scenes aspects of the entertainment news you care about. We will thoroughly explain the question “Why this news?” from a reporter’s perspective. This time, we will be talking about the 2026 Soccer World Cup, which got off to a great start with a draw against the highly ranked Netherlands on June 15th. In particular, we would like to spotlight the wives and families who have been behind the scenes supporting the Japanese national team in their fierce battles, and give you a glimpse into their unexpected “true faces.” The amazingness of Yuto Nagatomo’s family, which became a hot topic more than his decision to play for the national team, and the truth about the 10-year love affair between Shogo Taniguchi and his wife, Rika Izumi, who supported him both offensively and defensively. Furthermore, we will thoroughly dig into and explain the “untold stories” of the families that lie behind the heated World Cup matches, such as the Ritsu Doan couple who held a “flashy” wedding reception that was attended by celebrities one after another, and the “determination” of Natsuki Yufu, the wife of player Kiyo Ueda, who recently gave birth to their first child. Table of Contents 00:00 Opening 00:49 The “family” that supports Yuto Nagatomo 03:27 Shogo Taniguchi & Rika Izumi “The Secret Story of Their Relationship” 07:41 Ritsu Doan The Behind the Scenes of the Flashy Wedding 09:51 Kiyo Ueda Pregnancy Pregnancy and Pet Life 13:16 The Surprising True Face of a Soccer Wife – Ending
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