Right in front of Shinjuku 3-chome Subway Station, exit C5. Open from 19:00 to 24:00 (closed on Tuesdays) . 
Shinjuku Q Building 5F, 3-8-9 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 
3-8-9 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

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 NES, SNES, Mega Drive... the classic games and game consoles of yesteryear are popular among inbound visitors. What are they coming to Japan's reggae spots from Europe, the U.S. and Asia looking for?

80% of customers are inbound visitors! Why are foreigners so enthusiastic about Japanese retro games?

 Rika Sasaki

 The author, an active influencer, reveals the "occupational disease of today. ......

 It's not a human right not to have nails," tweeted a friend of mine, an influencer with more than 100,000 followers. The other side of the seemingly glittering world. In this issue, I would like to talk a little about them.

The Dark Side of Influencers Nail Art and Allegations of Malicious Behavior

Sex industry journalist. As editor-in-chief of the sex industry magazine "Ore no Tabi" (My Journey) series, he has completely explored all of Japan's entertainment districts. His pen name is "Master Ikoma. Author of "Fuzoku no gendai shishi" (Modern History of Fuzoku) (Seidansha Publico). 
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 Akira Ikoma

 The "Reporto: Map of Japan's Otherworldly Realms" introduces the "otherworldly realms" that still exist throughout Japan. We interviewed sex journalist Akira Ikoma, who was in charge of "Shiki-gai" in the book, about the present and future of Shiki-gai as a "different world" that is disappearing.

A &#8220;theme park&#8221; that has suddenly appeared in a scenic spot in another world&#8230; Why are there still so many customers who are eager to visit &#8220;YUKOTO&#8221;?

Sex industry journalist. As editor-in-chief of the "Ore no Tabi" (My Trip) series of sex industry magazines, he has completely explored all of the nation's entertainment districts. His pen name is "Master Ikoma. Author of "Fuzoku no gendai shishi" (Modern History of Fuzoku) (Seidansha Publico). 
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 Reporto: Map of Japan's Otherworldly Realms" introduces the "otherworldly realms" that still exist throughout Japan. We interviewed entertainment journalist Akira Ikoma, who was in charge of the "Shiki-gai" in the book, about the present and future of Shiki-gai as a fading "otherworldly world.

Among the fading &#8220;other worlds&#8221;&#8230;there is only one place in the whole country! Tobita Shinchi&#8221; is bustling with people today.

 Kazunori Okubo

 Masaru Kumaki

 Yuri Kasahara

 Shiho Kato

 A special series of articles on the true faces of the idol group "WHITE SCORPION," produced by Akimoto Yasushi, has begun!

 A special series of articles on the true faces of the idol group "WHITE SCORPION," produced by Akimoto Yasushi, has begun! The second installment of the series features ACO.

WHITE SCORPION Serialization [Part 2] ACO: &#8220;We can&#8217;t lose to K-POP idols.

 The author, who has been NEET for more than 12 years since graduating from high school, compiled his diary for five years during his junior and senior high school years in "Until I Became a NEET. What kind of days were behind the diary, which at first glance appears to be nothing more than a daily note-taking? We asked the author.

A Five-Year Diary of a NEET&#8217;s Life After High School Graduation

 Miyu Kurusu is a freelance writer. Her main areas of expertise are humanities, social issues, and subcultures, and she is active in reporting and writing articles for magazines, newspapers, the Internet, and other media. She is the author of numerous books.

 Miyu Kurusu

 Japan's adult industry has been constrained by the so-called "New AV Law. AI" has come to the rescue in the face of drastic restrictions on the availability of sexy actresses and the distribution of adult videos.

AI Sexy Actresses: Rescuing Japan&#8217;s Adult Entertainment Industry Amid Changing Times

 Takahiro Sezu

 We meet the vocal group "SHOW-WA," a group that has been attracting attention for its performances that revive Showa-era songs in Reiwa style!　We take a close look at the new group produced by Yasushi Akimoto.

 A direct interview with the vocal group "SHOW-WA," which has been attracting attention for its performances that revive Showa-era songs in Reiwa style!　We take a close look at the new group produced by Akimoto Yasushi.

The handsome men who sing in &#8220;Poka Poka&#8221; every day!　A six-member group, all over 30 years old, with &#8220;weed spirit&#8221; in their hearts!

 Born in 1973. After working for a publishing company and an advertising production company, she became a freelance writer. In addition to interviewing actors for weekly and monthly magazines, she writes columns on TV dramas for various media. His major publications include "All Important Things Are Taught by Morning Drama" (Ota Publishing Co., Ltd.).

 Wakako Takou

 On January 21, there was a hot topic among tokusatsu fans. That is, Akiko Inoue took charge of the script for the 19th episode of "Masked Rider Gatchard," which is currently airing. She is a member of the "splendid family of tokusatsu scriptwriters.

Showa, Heisei, Reiwa&#8230;The third generation debuts as a Masked Rider scriptwriter!　Legendary Inoue Family&#8217;s &#8220;Tale of Three Generations of Tokusatsu

 Noriyuki Okuyama

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Mana

 Special Report] Five methods to dramatically improve your back pain in just five minutes a day! The key points are "iliopsoas muscle" and "gluteus maximus muscle"!

 Back pain is a national disease that affects one out of four Japanese people. Kengo Nakatani, Kansai's No. 1 "God Hand" healer, who has daringly confronted this difficult problem, teaches five methods to dramatically improve back pain in just five minutes a day!

The most powerful back pain exercises taught by Kengo Nakatani, the No. 1 &#8220;God Hand&#8221; healer in the Kansai area

 Eiichiro Miyata

 Kurumi Komatsu

 A special series of articles on the true faces of the idol group "WHITE SCORPION," produced by Akimoto Yasushi, has begun! The first article in this series features ALLY, the oldest member of the group.

WHITE SCORPION Series: ALLY “I Want to Say Tsukkomi in My Kansai Dialect”

 There is a service that can perform curses on behalf of the client. We looked into the problems that clients are facing in Reiwa and the actual situation of the curse agency service. What did we find out?

 There is a service that can perform curses on behalf of the client. We looked into the problems that clients are facing and the reality of curse agency services in Reiwa today. What we found was that people today are having trouble communicating with each other.

Modern Human Suffering Curse Services and the Targeting of Sorcerers

 Kojiro Yamada

 The movie "Silent Love" opened in theaters nationwide on January 26. The main character, Aoi Sawada, is played by Ryosuke Yamada of the popular idol group "Hey! He is not only active as an idol in singing and variety shows, but also as an actor.

Hey! Say! JUMP&#8217;s Ryosuke Yamada Takes on First Romantic Lead in Film at 30, Despite Partner’s Past Controversies

 The sports news program "Suport! will be revived this spring. Behind this, there seems to be a slump in the sports programs currently on air. ......

Marin Honda Takes the Lead in Fuji&#8217;s Popular Program

 Hisano Kobayashi writes essays and columns, and works as an editor, writer, and promoter. She is the author of "Kekkon to nakonoshikanai Uruwashikana Jinsei" (KK Bestsellers), "45 cm no Distance: About Human Relations in a World with Increased Functions of Connection" (WAVE Publishing), and "Best of Heisei Drama! (Seishun Shuppansha). Born in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

 Hisano Kobayashi

 The popular drama "SHUT UP" (TV Tokyo) will reach its final episode on January 29. The drama depicts friendship between women, but the form of "female friendship" in dramas has changed dramatically from the Heisei era to the Reiwa era.

The Evolution of Female Friendship in Heisei-era Dramas

 Noh Yoo-rae

 Noh Yoo-rae Play Joker

 K-XF," Korea's first festival featuring Japanese sexy actors, was a success with an official attendance of 1,300 people. This report provides an overview of the current state of Korea's rapidly growing adult industry.

A crowd of 1,300 people rushed to the event! The first &#8220;festival&#8221; held in Korea, where the sex industry is growing rapidly!

 With the onset of winter, beautiful snowy landscapes with white patches appear. Here we take special photos of the animals that live tough and somehow adorable in the snowy landscapes! Japanese macaques slumbering in a secluded hot spring and swans resting. ......

Ezo kuroten and foxes&#8230;living tough through the harsh winter! Cute animals living in the snowy landscape

 Marie Fujii, a celebrity with a stunning curvaceous body, makes her first appearance in FRIDAY's photogravure section! We asked her to talk about her unique career and her goals for 2024.

 Marie Fujii, a TV personality who fascinates with her overwhelmingly beautiful curves, makes her first appearance in FRIDAY's photogravure section! We asked her to talk about her unique career and her goals for 2024.

Race Queen Marie Fujii&#8217;s 2024 Journey

 Takeshi Okano is a very popular legal Youtuber with 1.58 million registered users and the founder of "ATOM Law Office Group". How did he become a lawyer?

From Unemployment to YouTube Stardom: The Unique Resume of Takeshi Okano, Freelancer and Renowned Lawyer

 Akiko Kawa

 Yuri Adachi (Nakamaru photo only)

 A photobook specializing in hermit crabs is currently the talk of the town, especially on TV and SNS. We interviewed Mr. Kasaya, who is involved in this strange project of "scouting" hermit crabs in the sea and eventually having them take off their shells.

KAT-TUN&#8217;s Yuichi Nakamaru Unveils Unique &#8216;Hermit Crab Gravure&#8217; Photo Book

 Representative Director of Livical Co. Business consultant. He is engaged in redesigning business and organizational structures under the theme of "Increasing the number of people who enjoy their carefree life through diversity and business improvement.

 Fumina Motoyama

 As business changes rapidly with the introduction of IT, "company waste" is being created one after another. We asked Fumina Motoyama, a business improvement consultant and author of "A Summary of 100 Eliminable Company Wastes," about the reasons why these wastes are created.

The Unending Challenge of Company Waste: Printing Dilemmas

 The restaurant industry is suffering from a labor shortage. Many people must have experienced the frustration of not being able to get through to their phones during the busy season and peak hours of the year-end and New Year holidays. However, there is a system in which an AI can answer the phone for you. We gave it a try.

AI is the telephone operator&#8230;! We tested the power of &#8220;AI Assistant Manager,&#8221; a savior for restaurants that are extremely busy at the beginning of the year.

 The first digital photo book of the mysterious idol "YOYAKIRUN ♡ Nidaime", who was born from the TV commercial of "Moving Samurai", a website for comparing moving quotations, is now available to the public! The beautiful girl sings and dances to the melody "If you're moving, you're moving, you're moving Samurai".

The first digital photo book of &#8220;Yoyaki-Run ♡2&#8221;, who is the talk of the town in the &#8220;Moving Samurai&#8221; commercial, is released! She boldly wears a swimsuit&#8230;?

 Blank Paper Green

 Comic Market is becoming a major event at the end of the year. However, it is said that female artists are disappearing from the market. We spoke to a female artist to find out if this is true.

Culture

80% of customers are inbound visitors! Why are foreigners so enthusiastic about Japanese retro games?

The Dark Side of Influencers Nail Art and Allegations of Malicious Behavior

A “theme park” that has suddenly appeared in a scenic spot in another world… Why are there still so many customers who are eager to visit “YUKOTO”?

Among the fading “other worlds”…there is only one place in the whole country! Tobita Shinchi” is bustling with people today.

WHITE SCORPION Serialization [Part 2] ACO: “We can’t lose to K-POP idols.

A Five-Year Diary of a NEET’s Life After High School Graduation

AI Sexy Actresses: Rescuing Japan’s Adult Entertainment Industry Amid Changing Times

The handsome men who sing in “Poka Poka” every day!　A six-member group, all over 30 years old, with “weed spirit” in their hearts!

Showa, Heisei, Reiwa…The third generation debuts as a Masked Rider scriptwriter!　Legendary Inoue Family’s “Tale of Three Generations of Tokusatsu

The most powerful back pain exercises taught by Kengo Nakatani, the No. 1 “God Hand” healer in the Kansai area

WHITE SCORPION Series: ALLY “I Want to Say Tsukkomi in My Kansai Dialect”

Modern Human Suffering Curse Services and the Targeting of Sorcerers

Hey! Say! JUMP’s Ryosuke Yamada Takes on First Romantic Lead in Film at 30, Despite Partner’s Past Controversies

Marin Honda Takes the Lead in Fuji’s Popular Program

The Evolution of Female Friendship in Heisei-era Dramas

A crowd of 1,300 people rushed to the event! The first “festival” held in Korea, where the sex industry is growing rapidly!

Ezo kuroten and foxes…living tough through the harsh winter! Cute animals living in the snowy landscape

Race Queen Marie Fujii’s 2024 Journey

From Unemployment to YouTube Stardom: The Unique Resume of Takeshi Okano, Freelancer and Renowned Lawyer

KAT-TUN’s Yuichi Nakamaru Unveils Unique ‘Hermit Crab Gravure’ Photo Book

The Unending Challenge of Company Waste: Printing Dilemmas

AI is the telephone operator…! We tested the power of “AI Assistant Manager,” a savior for restaurants that are extremely busy at the beginning of the year.

The first digital photo book of “Yoyaki-Run ♡2”, who is the talk of the town in the “Moving Samurai” commercial, is released! She boldly wears a swimsuit…?

Unveiling the Dark Side of Doujinshi in Comic Market: The Disappearance of Female Artists

Culture

80% of customers are inbound visitors! Why are foreigners so enthusiastic about Japanese retro games?

The Dark Side of Influencers Nail Art and Allegations of Malicious Behavior

A “theme park” that has suddenly appeared in a scenic spot in another world… Why are there still so many customers who are eager to visit “YUKOTO”?

Among the fading “other worlds”…there is only one place in the whole country! Tobita Shinchi” is bustling with people today.

WHITE SCORPION Serialization [Part 2] ACO: “We can’t lose to K-POP idols.

A Five-Year Diary of a NEET’s Life After High School Graduation

AI Sexy Actresses: Rescuing Japan’s Adult Entertainment Industry Amid Changing Times

The handsome men who sing in “Poka Poka” every day! A six-member group, all over 30 years old, with “weed spirit” in their hearts!

Showa, Heisei, Reiwa…The third generation debuts as a Masked Rider scriptwriter! Legendary Inoue Family’s “Tale of Three Generations of Tokusatsu

The most powerful back pain exercises taught by Kengo Nakatani, the No. 1 “God Hand” healer in the Kansai area

WHITE SCORPION Series: ALLY “I Want to Say Tsukkomi in My Kansai Dialect”

Modern Human Suffering Curse Services and the Targeting of Sorcerers

Hey! Say! JUMP’s Ryosuke Yamada Takes on First Romantic Lead in Film at 30, Despite Partner’s Past Controversies

Marin Honda Takes the Lead in Fuji’s Popular Program

The Evolution of Female Friendship in Heisei-era Dramas

A crowd of 1,300 people rushed to the event! The first “festival” held in Korea, where the sex industry is growing rapidly!

Ezo kuroten and foxes…living tough through the harsh winter! Cute animals living in the snowy landscape

Race Queen Marie Fujii’s 2024 Journey

From Unemployment to YouTube Stardom: The Unique Resume of Takeshi Okano, Freelancer and Renowned Lawyer

KAT-TUN’s Yuichi Nakamaru Unveils Unique ‘Hermit Crab Gravure’ Photo Book

The Unending Challenge of Company Waste: Printing Dilemmas

AI is the telephone operator…! We tested the power of “AI Assistant Manager,” a savior for restaurants that are extremely busy at the beginning of the year.

The first digital photo book of “Yoyaki-Run ♡2”, who is the talk of the town in the “Moving Samurai” commercial, is released! She boldly wears a swimsuit…?

Unveiling the Dark Side of Doujinshi in Comic Market: The Disappearance of Female Artists

The handsome men who sing in “Poka Poka” every day!　A six-member group, all over 30 years old, with “weed spirit” in their hearts!

Showa, Heisei, Reiwa…The third generation debuts as a Masked Rider scriptwriter!　Legendary Inoue Family’s “Tale of Three Generations of Tokusatsu