 Part 1] There is no time to waste! New rice, beer, salmon roe, boxed tissues, laundry detergent

 Furusato tax payment allows you to receive deductions from your residence tax and income tax. The portal site will even reward you with points for the "divine system", but from October 1, it will be prohibited to grant them. It is not too late! We have carefully selected the most advantageous tax returns from the experts!

Hometown Tax Deadline Approaches: Last-Minute 20,000 Yen or Less Return Gift Guide

 The end of the point reduction ends at the end of September! Time is running out! New rice, beer, salmon roe, boxed tissues, laundry detergent

 Furusato tax payment allows you to receive deductions from your residence tax and income tax. The portal site's "god system" that even gives back points will be banned from October 1. It is not too late! We have carefully selected the most advantageous tax returns from the experts!

Final Festival Savings: Expert-Selected Furusato Nozei Gifts Under ¥20,000

 Riding a light truck is "too cute! The 27-year-old, who has been making headlines on TV and the Internet, was interviewed about her impressions of her first FRIDAY photo shoot in two and a half years!

 She is "too cute!" as she rides a light truck. We interviewed her about her impressions of her first FRIDAY photo shoot in two and a half years!

Yuki Mita thanks Rina Hashimoto, her senior at the office: &#8220;Mita-chan doesn&#8217;t just pull her breasts together&#8230;&#8221;

 Special project to blow away the lingering summer heat Part 2] "Rumor's Famous Restaurant" series? House, S.B., MUJI, Nakamuraya, etc.

 Retort pouch curry" has been evolving continuously. The taste has become as authentic as that of a specialty restaurant, and there is a wide range of varieties. Now, which is the best retort curry that is both inexpensive and delicious? Three wise men who know all about spices discuss it thoroughly!

Three wise men who know spices inside and out have a heated debate: Let&#8217;s decide on &#8220;Reiwa&#8217;s Strongest Retort Curry&#8221;!

 The first part of the special program to blow away the lingering summer heat: "Bon Curry"? Or is it ......

 Retort Curry" has been continuously evolving. The taste has become as authentic as that of a specialty restaurant, and there is a wide range of varieties. Now, which is the best retort curry that is both inexpensive and delicious? Three wise men who know all about spices discuss it thoroughly!

Three wise men who know spices inside and out have a big debate: Taste of home or taste of the store? Taste of home or taste of a restaurant? The Best Retort Curry in Reiwa

 The little-known reality of women's prisons. Moe Gosawa, a sexy actress and manga artist who has served time in prison, depicts the various customs and rules related to "clothing and makeup" in this manga.

Women’s Prison Style Through the Eyes of a Beautiful Ex-Inmate Manga Artist

 Special interview with Kensuke Mendaka, who just released his first digital photo book "OMODAKA" (3 titles at the same time)!

 Special interview with Kensuke Mendaka, who just released his first three digital photo books "OMODAKA" at the same time!

Handsome Comedian Making Waves on Love Reality Shows—Was Reiwa Roman’s Legendary Beginning Actually a Talented Duo?

 Messages" from Chihiro, Moss, Hanashi, Rinka, and Angela Chung

 Originally a Japanese culture, "cosplay" is now spreading throughout the world. FRIDAY has carefully selected five cosplayers who are drawing attention in Asia.

Summer Comiket 2025: Overseas Cosplayers Celebrate Their Japanese Fandom

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Classy but orthodox" "In this day and age, a very important factor in designing school uniforms is how they look when worn by a group of people. How attractive do they look when hundreds of people wear them and line up all at once? Classy.

Then vs. Now: How Japanese School Uniforms Went from Wild to Sophisticated

 One year has passed since the death of "Monta," who won the "Recommended Cat Grand Prix" with his unique appearance like a carved wooden bear. His owner, who spent only 4 years and 10 months of his life with him, talked about his memories of Monta and his current feelings.

The Bittersweet Everyday Life of Monta, the Grand Prix-Winning Cat

 From "The Mystery of Yamanote Line Station Names

 The Yamanote Line runs through the center of Tokyo, the capital of Japan, and is well known to everyone, but there are many things about it that are surprisingly unknown. Solving the "mystery" of the station names reveals the hidden history of the capital. What about the case of "Shibuya," which is said to have been named after a bandit?

Is the name &#8220;Shibuya&#8221; derived from the topography?　From the name of a defeated bandit?　The &#8220;Surprising History&#8221; of Yamanote Line Station Names &#8211; Shibuya

 Scoring Popular Products by Taste, Perfection, and Cost Performance

 The cup ramen industry is undergoing a new revolution, with Nissin Foods and Toyo Suisan releasing new products one after another. Which is the best cup ramen? Experts debate to decide the "best cup noodle!

Three &#8220;wise men&#8221; who have eaten instant ramen to the bone have a heated debate: &#8220;Let&#8217;s decide on the strongest cup noodle!

 Yoshinobu Nemoto

 The "original idol with glasses" makes a gravure comeback for the first time in 10 years!

 The "original idol with glasses" is making a gravure comeback for the first time in 10 years!　In this special interview, she looks back on her career from her debut to the present.

Gravure Idol Ami Tokito Talks About Her Return and Message to Former Fans

 On July 22, two new hazel birds were released to the public at the Kobe Animal Kingdom. Bongo and Marimba have been the park's most popular pet birds for about 10 years. The following is an introduction to the daily lives of these two "active" birds from a photobook published in April.

Who Said Shoebills Don’t Move? Meet Bongo and Marimba at Kobe Animal Kingdom

 Toyo Suisan, Nissin, and Shimadaya are making great strides due to the sharp rise in rice prices!

 Chilled yakisoba" is currently causing a stir in the food industry. Why chilled yakisoba and not frozen or cup yakisoba? Maruchan Yakisoba, Nissin Yakisoba, Teppan Men ...... are making great strides in the chilled yakisoba industry due to the sharp rise in the price of rice!

Chilled Yakisoba Industry Study: Why &#8220;Maruchan 3-Person Meal&#8221; is the Undisputed Champion!

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 The heat continues at 35 degrees Celsius every day, and it is easy to get sick from heat stroke. Here we introduce some wonderful goods selected by experts to help you stay comfortable even in such murderous heat!

 The heat wave of 35 degrees Celsius continues, and those who tend to get sick must take a look at this! Rising star grad student Misaki Sawa experiences the wonderful goods chosen by experts to stay comfortable even in the murderous heat! Here are ㉒ of her carefully selected Kangeki cooling items!

Attach a fan to your smartphone&#8230; Popular gradol Misaki Sawaki raves about it! Selected 22 cool items to fight off the &#8220;killer heat wave

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 The "Myakmyak," the official character of "Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025," has been selling at high prices among fans of the collaboration product with Lotte Co. Experts explain whether "sweets" are a good investment.

Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai Exclusive “Myakumyaku Man Choco” Sells Out in 15 Minutes

 Asahi, Kirin, Suntory, Sapporo: "Distinctive second brands" hold the key

 The Japanese beer market is booming, as if in response to the extremely hot summer, with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius every day. Kirin, Suntory, and Sapporo are chasing the number one brand Asahi Super Dry. The key to the heated battle is...

The Beer Industry in Midsummer: The Heated Battle of the Four Forces &#8220;The Trend is Back to Bitterness and Kire&#8221; &#8211; Asahi, Kirin, Suntory, and Sapporo

 Kumao Oyama

 Kyodo News, Photo Library

 The manga "Kai ‼︎ Otoko Juku" took the world by storm. The unimaginable battles of the men were enlivened by the commentaries in the maniacal technical books published by Minmei Shobo. How many boys and girls were fooled by ...... the nostalgic commentary is verified.

Luo Yanmeiwei, Wu Longfu, the founder of golf&#8230; &#8220;Kai! The &#8220;spice&#8221; of &#8220;Otoko Juku&#8221;, Minmei Shobo&#8217;s masterpiece of &#8220;Tong Demo Unpu&#8221;.

 Momo Tachibana

 Hideaki Ichikawa

 It has been one year since the "Missing Exhibition" drew over 100,000 visitors and became a social phenomenon among young people. Its successor, "Exhibition of Fear," will be held from July 18. We asked Mr. Nashi, the horror writer who set it up, and Mr. Tokio Omori of TV Tokyo about the aims of the exhibition.

One Year After “Missing Persons Exhibition” Drew 100,000 Visitors, Horror Writer Nashi

 Kazushi Miyakoda

 First photo book is now on sale! Fastest interview

 Dancer Yui Hayashi, who has over 240,000 followers on Instagram and is attracting attention from all over Japan, is taking on her first gravure challenge and has announced the release of her first photo book. Here is the behind-the-scenes of the photo shoot in the fastest interview.

Rising Dancer Yui Hayashi Takes on Gravure in Swimsuit Debut

 Akihito Saijo

 Interview with Netochka, Part 2

 Netochka, a Ukrainian cosplayer who is gaining popularity on social networking sites, makes her first gravure appearance in FRIDAY! We asked her about the "future" she envisions when this war is over.

Cosplayer with 190K X Followers Dreams of Taiyaki in Ukraine—Speaks on War and the Future

 Watch out for the new strategies of Doutor, Tully's, Komeda, St. Mark's, and Hoshino Coffee Shop!

 While the café industry has been hit by a rush of price hikes and the major Japanese café chains are struggling, Starbucks, the absolute king of cafés, is doing well. Doutor, Tully's, and Komeda...... are all struggling, but is there a chain that can topple the "Starbucks empire"? How to survive in this era?

The Great Café Chain Store War: How to Survive in the Era of &#8220;Soaring Costs&#8221; and &#8220;Starbucks Domination&#8221;?

 Interview with Netochka Part 1

 Netochka, a Ukrainian cosplayer who is gaining popularity on SNS, is challenging her first gravure in FRIDAY! What kind of person is she? We asked her about her "past" and "present".

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Hometown Tax Deadline Approaches: Last-Minute 20,000 Yen or Less Return Gift Guide

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Yuki Mita thanks Rina Hashimoto, her senior at the office: “Mita-chan doesn’t just pull her breasts together…”

Three wise men who know spices inside and out have a heated debate: Let’s decide on “Reiwa’s Strongest Retort Curry”!

Three wise men who know spices inside and out have a big debate: Taste of home or taste of the store? Taste of home or taste of a restaurant? The Best Retort Curry in Reiwa

Women’s Prison Style Through the Eyes of a Beautiful Ex-Inmate Manga Artist

Handsome Comedian Making Waves on Love Reality Shows—Was Reiwa Roman’s Legendary Beginning Actually a Talented Duo?

Summer Comiket 2025: Overseas Cosplayers Celebrate Their Japanese Fandom

Then vs. Now: How Japanese School Uniforms Went from Wild to Sophisticated

The Bittersweet Everyday Life of Monta, the Grand Prix-Winning Cat

Is the name “Shibuya” derived from the topography?　From the name of a defeated bandit?　The “Surprising History” of Yamanote Line Station Names – Shibuya

Three “wise men” who have eaten instant ramen to the bone have a heated debate: “Let’s decide on the strongest cup noodle!

Gravure Idol Ami Tokito Talks About Her Return and Message to Former Fans

Who Said Shoebills Don’t Move? Meet Bongo and Marimba at Kobe Animal Kingdom

Chilled Yakisoba Industry Study: Why “Maruchan 3-Person Meal” is the Undisputed Champion!

Attach a fan to your smartphone… Popular gradol Misaki Sawaki raves about it! Selected 22 cool items to fight off the “killer heat wave

Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai Exclusive “Myakumyaku Man Choco” Sells Out in 15 Minutes

The Beer Industry in Midsummer: The Heated Battle of the Four Forces “The Trend is Back to Bitterness and Kire” – Asahi, Kirin, Suntory, and Sapporo

Luo Yanmeiwei, Wu Longfu, the founder of golf… “Kai! The “spice” of “Otoko Juku”, Minmei Shobo’s masterpiece of “Tong Demo Unpu”.

One Year After “Missing Persons Exhibition” Drew 100,000 Visitors, Horror Writer Nashi

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Hometown Tax Deadline Approaches: Last-Minute 20,000 Yen or Less Return Gift Guide

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Yuki Mita thanks Rina Hashimoto, her senior at the office: “Mita-chan doesn’t just pull her breasts together…”

Three wise men who know spices inside and out have a heated debate: Let’s decide on “Reiwa’s Strongest Retort Curry”!

Three wise men who know spices inside and out have a big debate: Taste of home or taste of the store? Taste of home or taste of a restaurant? The Best Retort Curry in Reiwa

Women’s Prison Style Through the Eyes of a Beautiful Ex-Inmate Manga Artist

Handsome Comedian Making Waves on Love Reality Shows—Was Reiwa Roman’s Legendary Beginning Actually a Talented Duo?

Summer Comiket 2025: Overseas Cosplayers Celebrate Their Japanese Fandom

Then vs. Now: How Japanese School Uniforms Went from Wild to Sophisticated

The Bittersweet Everyday Life of Monta, the Grand Prix-Winning Cat

Is the name “Shibuya” derived from the topography? From the name of a defeated bandit? The “Surprising History” of Yamanote Line Station Names – Shibuya

Three “wise men” who have eaten instant ramen to the bone have a heated debate: “Let’s decide on the strongest cup noodle!

Gravure Idol Ami Tokito Talks About Her Return and Message to Former Fans

Who Said Shoebills Don’t Move? Meet Bongo and Marimba at Kobe Animal Kingdom

Chilled Yakisoba Industry Study: Why “Maruchan 3-Person Meal” is the Undisputed Champion!

Attach a fan to your smartphone… Popular gradol Misaki Sawaki raves about it! Selected 22 cool items to fight off the “killer heat wave

Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai Exclusive “Myakumyaku Man Choco” Sells Out in 15 Minutes

The Beer Industry in Midsummer: The Heated Battle of the Four Forces “The Trend is Back to Bitterness and Kire” – Asahi, Kirin, Suntory, and Sapporo

Luo Yanmeiwei, Wu Longfu, the founder of golf… “Kai! The “spice” of “Otoko Juku”, Minmei Shobo’s masterpiece of “Tong Demo Unpu”.

One Year After “Missing Persons Exhibition” Drew 100,000 Visitors, Horror Writer Nashi

Rising Dancer Yui Hayashi Takes on Gravure in Swimsuit Debut

Cosplayer with 190K X Followers Dreams of Taiyaki in Ukraine—Speaks on War and the Future

The Great Café Chain Store War: How to Survive in the Era of “Soaring Costs” and “Starbucks Domination”?

From Ukraine to Gravure: Cosplayer Shares Japan Surprises “Soba-Yu Confused Me!”

Is the name “Shibuya” derived from the topography?　From the name of a defeated bandit?　The “Surprising History” of Yamanote Line Station Names – Shibuya