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 Interview with Seiko Kirishima

 An interview with veteran race queen Seiko Kirishima, whose appearance in "Ryu ga Gotoku 8 Gaiden" drew a lot of attention! She talks about what goes on behind the scenes of her game appearances, how she became a race queen, and more.

Appearing in &#8220;Ryu ga Gotoku 8 Gaiden! Too Sexy &#8220;Goddess of the Circuit&#8221; talks about &#8220;How Minato-ku Girls Drink&#8230;&#8221;

 The latest business report (Part 2): The front line of the gachinko duel! With rice and seaweed prices soaring, prices in the 200 yen range are commonplace, and some products exceed 300 yen...

 LAWSON is trying to win the battle by developing high-priced products and health-conscious products. In addition, the company has begun nationwide rollout of frozen rice balls, which it had introduced on a trial basis, shaking up the industry. Top-ranked 7-Eleven is taking the high road with its policy of enhancing quality.

Convenience Store Onigiri War&#8221; &#8211; Lawson is Frozen! 7-Eleven takes the high road!

 Latest Business Report [Part 1] The front line of gachinko confrontation! With rice and seaweed prices soaring, prices in the 200 yen range are commonplace, and some products exceed 300 yen...

 FamilyMart, which excels at creating a buzz, is differentiating itself through marketing in the three-way "Onigiri War. Shohei Otani, who has chosen onigiri as his favorite pre-game meal, is the company's "Omusubi Ambassador" and is doing very well.

FamilyMart in the Marketing of &#8220;Convenience Store Onigiri War&#8221; that is becoming more upscale!

 © Ishimori Productions and Toei, ©2021 Ishimori Productions, TV Asahi, ADK EM, Toei

 Masked Rider Revise," a popular work in the Reiwa Rider series, will celebrate its 5th anniversary in September 2026. We focus on the unique "organization" that appears in "Revise," which still boasts strong popularity today! What is the theory of organization that can be seen from it...?

Five Years Later, Kamen Rider Revice Still Thrills Fans With Epic Good vs. Evil Organization Battles

 Hiroto Kato

 At the Tokyo Auto Salon held in January, a grand award ceremony was held to determine the best race ambassador in Japan. The Grand Prix was awarded to Minori Teraji. Here are some of the photos and the joyful comments from the winners.

Smiles burst out on stage! The grand prix winner of the &#8220;Race Ambassador Award&#8221; showed her &#8220;outstanding style.

 Latest Business Report (Part 2)

 As the long-lasting "Strong Boom" is coming to an end, the RTD industry is searching for a "supreme drink." Asahi, Kirin, Takara Shuzo, and other companies are struggling to break the monopoly of the "king," Suntory.

King of Cans? RTD Industry Scrambles for the Ultimate Chuhai and Highball

 Latest Business Report [Part 1

 As the long-lasting "Strong Boom" is coming to an end, the RTD industry is searching for a "supreme drink. The second largest company in the industry, Kirin, is following in the footsteps of the "champion" Suntory, which was quick to change its brand...

RTD Showdown: Companies Compete to Create the Supreme Chuhai and Highball

 Daisuke Koike

 Airina Hirakawa! First gravure interview

 Former entrepreneur Airina Hirakawa, who became famous for saying, "I don't think I'll be popular with girls," unexpectedly makes her gravure debut in "FRIDAY!　Interview with Ms. Hirakawa, who had hit "rock bottom" with massive debts and bankruptcy.

Yaken Moten Comment Sparks Outrage—Female Entrepreneur Opens Up on Bankruptcy and Horie Clash

 Hajime Sasaki

 Just before the first real event! Special Interview

 An idol was born from "Nobuyuki Sakuma's NOBROCK TV". The name of the group is "DRAW♡ME". P. Sakuma talks about the unique members, Ririka Moriwaki, Saki Tateno, Yuka Nihei, Mitsuho Fukudome, Kei Fubuki, and Mirichamu.

NOBROCK TV Idol Group Formation: Sakuma Reveals Unexpected Connections Between Unique Members

 Motoko Abekawa is a freelance writer mainly for the web. She is also involved in the production of books and corporate PR magazines. She does not specialize in any particular field, but covers a wide range of topics that intrigue her, including history, comedy, health, beauty, travel, gourmet food, and nursing care.

 Motoko Abekawa

 Afro

 The year 2026 "丙午" is the end of Mr. Delicacy!　In a period of drastic change that occurs only once every 60 years, a popular astrologer gives advice on "survival strategies" to seize opportunities by moving rather than worrying.

Sanma Akashiya and Anmika Stand Out in 2026’s Hinoe-Uma Year: How Winners and Losers Differ

 Shimei Kurita (nonfiction writer)

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 Shinjuku 2-chome in Tokyo is famous as "the world's largest gay town. The homosexuals living there have connections and stories that are unique to Shinjuku 2-chome. We interviewed them about these connections and stories.

Increasing Partnership Recognition, but What Life Is Really Like for LGBTQ+ People in Tokyo’s Shinjuku 2-Chome

 Shinjuku 2-chome has become known as "Gay Town. In recent years, it has opened its doors to foreign tourists and female customers. However, the damage caused by overtourism has been reported.

Chaos and Transformation in Tokyo’s Shinjuku 2-Chome, the Heart of the Global Gay Scene

 Rino Oshima, owner of the slenderest body, appears in FRIDAY's gravure magazine!

 Rino Oshima, the owner of the strongest slender body, appears in FRIDAY's gravure magazine!

Rino Oshima: &#8220;Gravure is my foundation&#8221; and why she continues to make up her body

 Latest Report [Special New Year's Edition]: Dominance of the Industry Seen in Tuna and Salmon

 Kappa Sushi continues to struggle despite attempts to implement measures. Kurazushi, which lost ground to Hamazushi last year, is expected to continue its strong performance in 2014. Sushiro's reign as the overwhelming champion will not waver in '26...in fact, it will be stronger than ever!

Is Sushiro, the champion, on solid ground? Conveyor-belt Sushi War 2026

 The keys to victory are "side menus" and "family-oriented sushi

 Matsuya Foods, the leader in the food service industry, is serious about capturing the conveyor-belt sushi market. Sushimatsu, a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant, is steadily increasing the number of its outlets. The four major conveyor-belt sushi chains, which have been vying for supremacy in the industry for a long time, are under pressure to make major changes.

Tuna and Salmon: The Conveyor-belt Sushi War 2026 &#8211; Latest Report

 Diceke Takahashi

 Seven's fresh noodles are too "ferocious"..!　Famima and Okay have also entered the "Generic Jiro" market, ushering in a new era of "Generic Jiro. We report thoroughly on the latest movement that transcends the boundaries of microwavable noodles and their destructive flavor.

Seven-Eleven’s Fresh Noodles Pack a Punch—FamilyMart and OK Enter the Generic Jiro Arena

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Hieroglyphics used in ancient Egypt could be deciphered by French scholars 200 years ago. Mr. Michinori Oshiro, an Egyptian archaeologist, talks about the fascination of ancient letters, which are generally useless but indispensable for archaeological research.

Hieroglyphs Make a Comeback After 1,500 Years, Fascinating Archaeologists

 Toru Uesaka

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Special Long Interview

 Koei Tecmo Games has released a series of masterpieces such as "Nobunaga's Ambition", "Sangokushi", and "Shin-Sangoku Musou". Yoichi Erikawa, the founder of Koei Tecmo Games, also known as "Shibusawa Ko," talks about the secret stories of the company's early days.

Full Text] Koh Shibusawa: &#8220;I have to try it myself. I still play games all morning.

 With the recent inflation, it is not unusual to find menus priced over 1,000 yen at restaurant chains. Four experts on restaurant chains introduce their recommendations for the "most cost-effective" menu items you should know about in these times.

Top Chain Restaurant Expert Reveals Best Value Menus for the Inflation Era

 Four experts from restaurant chains had a heated debate about the "most satisfying and cost-effective menu items"!

Expert Reveals Hidden High-Value Menus at Famous Chain Restaurants

 Hiroki Aoyama

 A way of life that is not afraid of change

 TV personality Serina shares her thoughts on her latest gravure shoot

Serina on Continuing Gravure and What She Believes in Most

 Showa no Zaito-chan, a manga artist, has been well-received for her report on her experience at a happening bar, "An Ordinary Office Lady Went to a Happening Bar. Why did she decide to draw a manga about a hap-bar? We asked her.

Manga Artist Showa no Zanto-chan Faces Surprising First Experience at a Happening Bar

 Koei Tecmo Games has produced games with a large fan base, such as "Nobunaga's Ambition," the "Sangokushi" series, and the "Shin-Sangoku Musou" series. Yoichi Erikawa, the founder of Koei Tecmo Games, talked about episodes in the early days of the company.

The founder of &#8220;Koei&#8221; tells a secret story&#8230;Koh Shibusawa: &#8220;I never thought the game industry would become so big&#8230;&#8221;

 The temperature has suddenly dropped in December! Even colder weather is forecast for the year-end and New Year's holidays. ......Items to stay comfortable even in such a harsh winter 2025-2026

 The temperature has suddenly dropped in December. Experts carefully select the latest items to keep you comfortable during the harsh winter months of 2025 and 2026.

Ai Yamada, a rising star in the gravure world, tries out　The latest items carefully selected by experts!

 Hisao Omae

 The NHK Taiga (historical drama series) in 2014 will focus on the brothers Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Hidenaga. Hidenaga is said to have been such an excellent assistant to his elder brother that it is said that if he had lived longer, the Toyotomi family would have been safe and sound.

Culture

Appearing in “Ryu ga Gotoku 8 Gaiden! Too Sexy “Goddess of the Circuit” talks about “How Minato-ku Girls Drink…”

Convenience Store Onigiri War” – Lawson is Frozen! 7-Eleven takes the high road!

FamilyMart in the Marketing of “Convenience Store Onigiri War” that is becoming more upscale!

Five Years Later, Kamen Rider Revice Still Thrills Fans With Epic Good vs. Evil Organization Battles

Smiles burst out on stage! The grand prix winner of the “Race Ambassador Award” showed her “outstanding style.

King of Cans? RTD Industry Scrambles for the Ultimate Chuhai and Highball

RTD Showdown: Companies Compete to Create the Supreme Chuhai and Highball

Yaken Moten Comment Sparks Outrage—Female Entrepreneur Opens Up on Bankruptcy and Horie Clash

NOBROCK TV Idol Group Formation: Sakuma Reveals Unexpected Connections Between Unique Members

Sanma Akashiya and Anmika Stand Out in 2026’s Hinoe-Uma Year: How Winners and Losers Differ

Increasing Partnership Recognition, but What Life Is Really Like for LGBTQ+ People in Tokyo’s Shinjuku 2-Chome

Chaos and Transformation in Tokyo’s Shinjuku 2-Chome, the Heart of the Global Gay Scene

Rino Oshima: “Gravure is my foundation” and why she continues to make up her body

Is Sushiro, the champion, on solid ground? Conveyor-belt Sushi War 2026

Tuna and Salmon: The Conveyor-belt Sushi War 2026 – Latest Report

Seven-Eleven’s Fresh Noodles Pack a Punch—FamilyMart and OK Enter the Generic Jiro Arena

Hieroglyphs Make a Comeback After 1,500 Years, Fascinating Archaeologists

Full Text] Koh Shibusawa: “I have to try it myself. I still play games all morning.

Top Chain Restaurant Expert Reveals Best Value Menus for the Inflation Era

Expert Reveals Hidden High-Value Menus at Famous Chain Restaurants

Serina on Continuing Gravure and What She Believes in Most

Manga Artist Showa no Zanto-chan Faces Surprising First Experience at a Happening Bar

The founder of “Koei” tells a secret story…Koh Shibusawa: “I never thought the game industry would become so big…”

Ai Yamada, a rising star in the gravure world, tries out　The latest items carefully selected by experts!

If Hidenaga Had Lived Myth or Fact? Exploring the Toyotomi Brothers’ Relationship

Culture

Appearing in “Ryu ga Gotoku 8 Gaiden! Too Sexy “Goddess of the Circuit” talks about “How Minato-ku Girls Drink…”

Convenience Store Onigiri War” – Lawson is Frozen! 7-Eleven takes the high road!

FamilyMart in the Marketing of “Convenience Store Onigiri War” that is becoming more upscale!

Five Years Later, Kamen Rider Revice Still Thrills Fans With Epic Good vs. Evil Organization Battles

Smiles burst out on stage! The grand prix winner of the “Race Ambassador Award” showed her “outstanding style.

King of Cans? RTD Industry Scrambles for the Ultimate Chuhai and Highball

RTD Showdown: Companies Compete to Create the Supreme Chuhai and Highball

Yaken Moten Comment Sparks Outrage—Female Entrepreneur Opens Up on Bankruptcy and Horie Clash

NOBROCK TV Idol Group Formation: Sakuma Reveals Unexpected Connections Between Unique Members

Sanma Akashiya and Anmika Stand Out in 2026’s Hinoe-Uma Year: How Winners and Losers Differ

Increasing Partnership Recognition, but What Life Is Really Like for LGBTQ+ People in Tokyo’s Shinjuku 2-Chome

Chaos and Transformation in Tokyo’s Shinjuku 2-Chome, the Heart of the Global Gay Scene

Rino Oshima: “Gravure is my foundation” and why she continues to make up her body

Is Sushiro, the champion, on solid ground? Conveyor-belt Sushi War 2026

Tuna and Salmon: The Conveyor-belt Sushi War 2026 – Latest Report

Seven-Eleven’s Fresh Noodles Pack a Punch—FamilyMart and OK Enter the Generic Jiro Arena

Hieroglyphs Make a Comeback After 1,500 Years, Fascinating Archaeologists

Full Text] Koh Shibusawa: “I have to try it myself. I still play games all morning.

Top Chain Restaurant Expert Reveals Best Value Menus for the Inflation Era

Expert Reveals Hidden High-Value Menus at Famous Chain Restaurants

Serina on Continuing Gravure and What She Believes in Most

Manga Artist Showa no Zanto-chan Faces Surprising First Experience at a Happening Bar

The founder of “Koei” tells a secret story…Koh Shibusawa: “I never thought the game industry would become so big…”

Ai Yamada, a rising star in the gravure world, tries out The latest items carefully selected by experts!

If Hidenaga Had Lived Myth or Fact? Exploring the Toyotomi Brothers’ Relationship

Ai Yamada, a rising star in the gravure world, tries out　The latest items carefully selected by experts!