 Hirotaka Wagatsuma

 With the prolonged corona disaster, self-help books and business books are selling well these days. One work that is attracting a lot of attention is "My Husband is into the Religion of Growth". The original author, Shizuku Kino, talks about the negative aspects behind the word "growth.

Why Japanese people are addicted to the religion of &#8220;growth&#8221;&#8230; and its dangerous habits

 Freelance editor/writer. Former band member and broadcast writer. Likes all kinds of entertainment. He especially respects comedians. Updating his personal website "Immortal Writing Blues". http://s-akira.jp/

 Asahi Suzuki

 Zoffy Ueda is a two-time finalist in the King of Contrast. We asked him to talk about a wide range of things he knows about the world of comedy, from the evolution of the competition since his first entry in 2014 to the grand vision he has in mind now.

Aiming for the World with &#8220;Skit&#8221;! Zoffy Ueda&#8217;s ambition to pursue

A self-proclaimed professional collector who continues to study the ecology of people who are obsessed with collecting. He is the author of "Bottomless! Dairiku Card no Sekai" (Sairyusha), "Hitokui Eiga Matsuri" (Tatsumi Shuppan), "Mugen no Hondana" (Chikuma Shobo), "Record Koshi no Sengo Shi" (P-VINE), etc. His books are all related to collections.

Akihito Tomisawa

Katsumi Murata

Friday's Collecting Original Vol. 2: "The Heavy Metal Wall of Fancy Picture Souvenir Researcher Melo Yamashita's Home

In the second installment of "Friday's Collecting Original", a series of articles by Akihito Tomisawa on collectors, we have fancy picture souvenir researcher Melo Yamashita. To begin with, what is a fancy picture souvenir?

I have collected 22,000 items! The depth of collecting fancy picture souvenirs.

 Music critic, born in Higashi Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture in 1966, currently appearing on bayfm's "9 no Otoiki" on Mondays. His major publications include "80's Music Kaitai Shinsho" (Sairyusha), "Checkers no Ongaku to Sono Jidai" (Bookman Publishing), "Intro no Horitsu 80's" (Bungeishunju), "Southern All Stars 1978-1985" (Shincho Shinsho), and "Koisuru Radio" (Bookman Publishing). He is a regular contributor to Toyo Keizai Online, Tokyo Sports, Weekly Baseball and other publications. His new book is "EPIC Sony and Its Times" (Shueisha Shinsho).

 Suzy Suzuki

 Sankei Visual

 In this series of articles, I'm going to talk about hit songs from just 30 years ago in detail, even more so now, 30 years later. This time, I'm going to talk about Miki Imai's "PIECE OF MY WISH," which was released on November 7, 1991. It was a huge hit. It sold a whopping 1,254,000 copies.

Over 1.2 million copies sold! The Secret of Nostalgia in Miki Imai&#8217;s Hit Songs

 A collection of 380 works gathered together! Some of the paintings were taken from the walls of his parents' house.

 Some of the paintings were ripped out of the walls of his parents' house. "I've brought all of my artworks from the last 20 years, or even from my childhood. It's like a retrospective exhibition even though I'm not dead, so I hope people of all ages will enjoy it.

Retrospective exhibition even though he&#8217;s not dead&#8230;? Jin Katagiri is holding a &#8220;large scale solo exhibition&#8221;!

 A monthly series! The popular fortune-teller Shima gives advice on how to spend the month!

 The popular fortune-teller Shima will give you advice on how to spend your month! She appeared in "Suddenly, but can I tell your fortune? The popular fortune-teller, Shima, has appeared on "Suddenly, can I tell your fortune? She has appeared in "Suddenly, can I tell your fortune? This month's article is about December.

Popular fortune teller Shiuma points out &#8220;Why you should organize your cell phone contacts in December&#8221;.

 Sayuri Saito

 There is a man who has been pulling a rickshaw through the corona-devastated Japanese archipelago. He has traveled to 11 countries in Asia and Europe while pulling a rickshaw, and is currently on a 90-day journey across the Japanese archipelago from Hokkaido to Okinawa.

Soon to be the goal! Surprising motivation of a man who is pulling a rickshaw across Japan

 Works as a freelance writer, mainly on the web. She is also involved in the production of books and corporate PR magazines. She does not have a specific field of expertise, but works on a wide range of topics that interest her, including history, comedy, health, beauty, travel, gourmet food, and nursing care.

 Motoko Abekawa

 Sugizo.

 The "M-1 Grand Prix" is now one of the most popular events of this season. Recently, not only the finals, but also the quarterfinals and semifinals are said to be interesting. We asked Mr. YUUKIROCK, who won second place in the first round and continues to do research.

YUUKIROCK talks about &#8220;the drastically changed level of M-1&#8221; and what it means to make it to the finals

 Yokote City Masuda Manga Museum, Yaguchi Production

 On the 50th anniversary of his death, his second daughter Kaoru and others reveal the true story of his life and his love for his hometown Akita, sake, and family.

 Takao Yaguchi, a master of the manga world, died of pancreatic cancer on November 20, 2011 at the age of 81. Together with three people who knew him before his death, we take a look back at the life and true face of the man who said, "I'm a cartoonist all my life.

Takao Yaguchi&#8217;s tumultuous life as a manga artist with Sanpei Tsurikichi

 A freelance writer who has lived in Korea for 12 years. She writes about Korean culture and tourism information.

 Mihane Harada

 Afro

 Following the success of BTS and the movie "Parasite: A Family Under the Sea," South Korea has attracted the attention of the world with the hit "Squid Game. The Jeju Tourism Organization held an online voting event for foreigners to introduce Jeju's tourist spots and ways to enjoy them.

South Korea&#8217;s Government Hopes to Make &#8220;Squid Games&#8221; the &#8220;Next Tourism Resource&#8221; after BTS

 Mao Daimon

 A manga about youth and the future under emergency conditions The manga "Do you love me?

 A manga serialized in the magazine "Nakayoshi", "Do you fall in love with me? The manga is serialized in "Nakayoshi" magazine. The story follows the adolescence and romance of the main character, Suiho, and her four childhood friends, and is set in a world where an unknown infectious disease is prevalent... What does the author, Haruka Mitsui, have in mind?

Popular &#8220;Nakayoshi&#8221; manga depicts youth and the future under emergency conditions

 There are always people who will take your side and protect you. How do you find them?

 Takuya Kishimoto, the bakery producer who sparked the high-end bread boom, opened 133 stores last year alone during the Covid-19 disaster. He says that the root of his ability to grasp the deep psychology of his customers lies in his childhood experience, which he never talked about.

More stores to open in the Covid-19 disaster area, and the man behind the high-end bread boom opens up about his &#8220;setback

 Born in 1973. After working for a publishing company and an advertising production company, became a freelance writer. In addition to interviewing actors and actresses for weekly and monthly magazines, she writes drama columns for a variety of media. JUMP 9 no Tobira ga Openitoki" (both published by Earl's Publishing).

 Wakako Tago

 Mayumi Abe

 Interview with Soshi Masumoto, Instructor

 With YouTube and other media, comedians are becoming more and more diverse in the way they communicate. It is said that the teaching methods of the Yoshimoto Kogyo's training school, NSC, are also changing. What kind of teaching methods are being used nowadays? We asked Mr. Takeshi Masumoto, a popular instructor.

NSC Tokyo, Yoshimoto&#8217;s training school, sneaks into Tokyo! The lecturer talks about the image of a successful comedian

 Yoichi Yoshinaga

 Beautiful Autumn in Japan" taken by Cessna from 300 meters above the ground

 The autumn foliage season has begun in many places this year. Here are some of the best shots of "railroads and autumn leaves" taken by Cessna from 300 meters above the ground, including the Koumi Line in Nagano Prefecture, the Tadami Line in Fukushima Prefecture, Shinjuku Gyoen, the railroad in Shizuoka Prefecture, and the Hakone Mountain Railway in Kanagawa Prefecture.

From Hokkaido to Kagoshima! Spectacular &#8220;Railroad x Autumn Leaves&#8221; Shots from the Sky

 Born in 1973. After working for a publishing company and an advertising production company, became a freelance writer. In addition to interviewing actors and actresses for weekly and monthly magazines, she writes drama columns for various media. JUMP 9 no Tobira ga Openitoki" (both published by Earl's Publishing).

 With the prolonged Covid-19 disaster, there must be many people who have a pent up desire to travel and go far away. NHK's "8K Europe: A Tram Journey" will provide such people with a strange sense of travel reality.

No MC, no gourmet food, nothing! Just enjoy the view from the train window and the sound of the train&#8230;

 The latest 2021-2022 edition of "Only One" specialties from each region!　Includes a list of "special products" recommended by experts.

 The rush to pay taxes in Japan's hometowns at the end of the year has become a tradition. This year, too, there is a richly varied "battle of returns" going on all over Japan. Especially in the past year, there has been a rapid increase in the number of unique return gifts. What are the reasons for this?

Great Research! The World of &#8220;Furusato Taxation&#8221;: Too Many Unique Returns from All Over Japan

 Interview with Rei Taki, author of "Beyond Prejudice Within Myself" / Trial readings of episodes 1 to 3 are also available!

 The manga "Last Gender: We Who Are Nothing" is currently being serialized in the youth comic magazine Evening. It's a manga about sexual minorities who gather at a certain happening bar. Interview with the author, Rei Taki

Love and freedom conveyed by &#8220;Last Gender,&#8221; a manga about sexual minorities

 Hidenobu Murase

 Kei Kato

 In an interview with FRIDAY Digital, Tsutomu Kimura, the 86-year-old founder of Tenka Ippin, explained his passion for ramen and his ambitions for the future.

&#8220;How the CEO of Tenka Ippin maintains his passion for food

 Nanao Miyazaki

 An exclusive and shocking interview with a former Takarazuka actress who is celebrating her marriage

 "My husband was anxious even before the announcement, wondering if it would make Yahoo News. Michiru Amama, a former Takarazuka actress who mastered the role of "uncle" in the Takarazuka Revue, announced her marriage. Fans, as well as Takarazuka

Michiru Tenma, former Takarazuka actress who played the role of &#8220;uncle,&#8221; talks about her secret marriage

 Special Project!　3 winners will receive a checkered photo autographed by Michiru Amma! Application period: November 10, 2021 - November 23, 2021

 Among those who follow and retweet (RT) FRIDAY's official Twitter page, three winners will be chosen by lottery to receive a checkered photo autographed by former Takarazuka actress Michiru Tenma! Click here for application details.

Follow &#038; RT] Celebrate marriage! Michiru Tenma&#8217;s Polaroid present!

 Tsutomu Kimura, who started selling ramen for the first time on November 10, exactly half a century ago, talks about his half-century history.

 The founder of Tenka Ippin, Tsutomu Kimura, who has been selling ramen for the past 50 years, gave a solo interview and spoke passionately about his turbulent half century.

&#8220;The Founder of Tenka Ippin Reveals 50 Years of Fierce Competition: &#8220;Even the Yakuza Didn&#8217;t Pull Me In

 Born in 1979. Worked as an editor and writer for town magazines, travel books, and recipe books. Currently writes as a web writer on a wide range of topics from decadence to traditional crafts. Despite his weakness, he loves to drink, and his life's motto is "drinking while walking is the best way to enjoy sake. <br /> <br /> Shigeru Nekoda's Food Blog<br />
Shigeru Nekoda's food blog "I love peculiar restaurants! http://nekotashigeru.site/

 Shigeru Nekota

 With the declining birthrate and the Covid-19 disaster, the company is on a roll!　An inside look at Osaka's Hata Kosen, which has the largest share of the Japanese ramune market

 Ramune is a carbonated drink with marbles in it. In fact, a company in Osaka makes almost all the ramune in Japan. For more than a decade, the company has been creating a series of unusual flavors such as "takoyaki-style," "kimchi-style," and "french fries-style," which have become a hot topic.

Takoyaki-style, Kimchi-style&#8230; Why a company that makes a series of unusual ramune products is doing well!

 A self-proclaimed professional collector who continues to study the ecology of people who are obsessed with collecting. He is a self-proclaimed professional collector. Dairiku Card no Sekai" (Sairyusha), "Hitokui Eiga Matsuri" (Tatsumi Shuppan), "Mugen no Hondana" (Chikuma Shobo), "Record Koshi no Sengo Shi" (P-VINE), etc. His books are all related to collections.

 Akihito Tomisawa

 Reina Shimada

 The first installment of "Friday's Collecting Original": "Going to see the T-shirt collection of MUNE, the representative of CoreChoco".

 Akihito Tomizawa's series of articles on collectors, "Friday's Collecting Original," has finally begun, and in the first installment, we take a look at the spectacular collection of MUNE-san of the T-shirt brand "Core Choco," which has many fans among celebrities!

A total of 2,000 T-shirts&#8230;! The epic story of Hardcore Chocolate&#8217;s T-shirt production

 Chiaki Ide

 Ayumi Kagami

 Pinpoint magazines" with extremely narrowly targeted readers and content, such as "Hanamaru Udon Fan Book" (series totaling more than 450,000 copies) and "Otona no Kagaku Magazine" (series totaling more than 600,000 copies), are selling well.

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Why Japanese people are addicted to the religion of “growth”… and its dangerous habits

Aiming for the World with “Skit”! Zoffy Ueda’s ambition to pursue

I have collected 22,000 items! The depth of collecting fancy picture souvenirs.

Over 1.2 million copies sold! The Secret of Nostalgia in Miki Imai’s Hit Songs

Retrospective exhibition even though he’s not dead…? Jin Katagiri is holding a “large scale solo exhibition”!

Popular fortune teller Shiuma points out “Why you should organize your cell phone contacts in December”.

Soon to be the goal! Surprising motivation of a man who is pulling a rickshaw across Japan

YUUKIROCK talks about “the drastically changed level of M-1” and what it means to make it to the finals

Takao Yaguchi’s tumultuous life as a manga artist with Sanpei Tsurikichi

South Korea’s Government Hopes to Make “Squid Games” the “Next Tourism Resource” after BTS

Popular “Nakayoshi” manga depicts youth and the future under emergency conditions

More stores to open in the Covid-19 disaster area, and the man behind the high-end bread boom opens up about his “setback

NSC Tokyo, Yoshimoto’s training school, sneaks into Tokyo! The lecturer talks about the image of a successful comedian

From Hokkaido to Kagoshima! Spectacular “Railroad x Autumn Leaves” Shots from the Sky

No MC, no gourmet food, nothing! Just enjoy the view from the train window and the sound of the train…

Great Research! The World of “Furusato Taxation”: Too Many Unique Returns from All Over Japan

Love and freedom conveyed by “Last Gender,” a manga about sexual minorities

“How the CEO of Tenka Ippin maintains his passion for food

Michiru Tenma, former Takarazuka actress who played the role of “uncle,” talks about her secret marriage

Follow & RT] Celebrate marriage! Michiru Tenma’s Polaroid present!

“The Founder of Tenka Ippin Reveals 50 Years of Fierce Competition: “Even the Yakuza Didn’t Pull Me In

Takoyaki-style, Kimchi-style… Why a company that makes a series of unusual ramune products is doing well!

A total of 2,000 T-shirts…! The epic story of Hardcore Chocolate’s T-shirt production

Swords and buckwheat noodles… A new sense of the world in the hit magazine “Pinpoint Magazine