Arashi

Arashi member Masaki Aiba took part in a muddy lotus root harvest on the variety program Aiba Manabu, remarking that the work might be too tough for him. On the same episode, comedian Yu Sawabe shared how he spends days after his jokes fall flat, drawing attention from viewers.

Arashi member Aiba Masaki is drawing attention in Japan for the latest episode of his long-running variety programme, in which he gets covered in mud while harvesting seasonal lotus root alongside regular co-hosts. The segment, part of the show's trademark agricultural feature, has viewers discussing his hands-on effort and the autumn lotus root harvest on news and entertainment sites.

Japanese boy band Arashi released a new promotional visual showing all five members walking in formation in matching bright red suits and sunglasses, with a helicopter behind them. Fans on Yahoo! News comments are praising the look, calling all members visually at their best, singling out Sho Sakurai in the center, and remarking on the group's strong presence. It is a rare full-group appearance that has generated buzz in Japan.

Japanese actor Ryo Ryusei has announced he is joining Office Ninocchi, the agency run by Kazuya Ninomiya of Arashi. In a statement, Ryusei called the move 'a new start to attack, not to defend.' The two are currently co-starring in the drama 'Vivant', where Ninomiya plays his senior. Major Japanese outlets including Nikkan Sports, Oricon and Yomiuri Shimbun covered the announcement widely.

Japanese fans are sharing a clip of Arashi member Sho Sakurai nervously shouting 'Shinai!' ('No way!') while taking on a game challenge on a variety show. His tense facial expression at that moment is drawing affectionate reactions, with viewers praising his fellow Arashi members' responses in the scene as equally entertaining.