 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 drama columns for a variety of media. JUMP 9 no Tobira ga Openitoki" (both published by Earl's Publishing).

 Wakako Tago

 The eighth edition of the Sanseido Japanese Dictionary has become a hot topic with the deletion of words that are no longer in common use, such as "Stu" and "Kogyaru. We asked Hiroaki Iima, a member of the editorial board, about the contents of the dictionary, which are also interesting as "reading material," including trivia, etymology, and the history of words.

What&#8217;s in the Friendly, Stiff Dictionary that the &#8220;God of Dictionaries&#8221; Wrote for the Covid-19 Disaster

 A self-proclaimed professional collector who continues to study the ecology of people obsessed with collecting. He is a self-proclaimed professional collector. (Sairyusha), "Hitokui Eiga Matsuri (Cannibal Film Festival)" (Tatsumi Publishing), "Mugen no Hondana (Infinite Bookshelf)" (Chikuma Shobo), and "Rekokkoshi no Sengo Shi (Postwar History through Records)" (P-VINE). His latest book is "Yusha to Tank to Monster 1978-2018☆ My 40-year History of Games" (Komakusa Shuppan), which looks back on his own relationship with games.

 Akihito Tomisawa

 Katsumi Murata

 Friday's Collecting Original, Vol. 4 "I want to see professional interviewer Yoshida Go's talent book shelf!

 In the fourth installment of "Friday's Collecting Original," a series of articles by Akihito Tomisawa on collectors, we visited the room of professional interviewer Go Yoshida. It was an even more magical place than I had imagined!

Go Yoshida, talent book collector, sneaks into the &#8220;Magic Cave of 10,000 Books&#8221;!

 Our correspondent reviews the "truth about the Beijing Olympics"!

 It has been five days since our correspondent, 35, arrived in Beijing. The Beijing Winter Olympics have adopted a "bubble system," which means that media personnel are not allowed to go outside the hotels and stadiums. Inevitably, the only place to eat is inside the bubble.

Fried rice and hamburgers&#8230; A real food review of the much-talked-about &#8220;robot rice&#8221; at the Beijing Olympics!

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 The Covid-19 disaster, when you work mainly from home, don't you suddenly think about it? I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who has a problem with this.

I wish I had a dog like this when I was at home&#8230;Mugi, a Shiba Inu, &#8220;healing gaze

 Best Car editorial department, Manabu Hirao, Tact Nishio, Takero Yuna

 The first real event in two years was a huge success! The new Fairlady Z, Civic Type R, and other hot cars gather here!

 The Tokyo Auto Salon 2022 was held at Makuhari Messe from January 14 to 16 for the first time in two years. Once again this year, the glamorous companions introduced the new cars from each company. Here's a look at all the polished bodies and chassis!

Changes in the &#8220;Beauty Contest&#8221; Seen at the Covid-19 Disaster Tokyo Auto Salon

 Where is this "self-expression" going that we never see in Japan?

 Tattoos have become a part of Western culture. Here's a look at some of the tattoos that have evolved into works of art that will surprise you and make you laugh!

The World&#8217;s Most Dangerous Tattoos You&#8217;ll Never See in Japan!

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

 Mayumi Abe

 Interview with a YouTuber who is the only person who has passed Kanken Level 1 and is still working

 The pass rate for Level 1 is 5-10% every time. Of those, 70-80% are "repeaters"!　Why in the world do people who have passed Kanken Level 1 keep taking the test over and over again? We asked "Kanken YouTuber" Abi about it.

Why do people keep taking the test over and over again&#8230; The world of Kanji Proficiency Exam Level 1 is too dangerous

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 Sui (38) from the Sui Channel, a YouTuber who has been working as a volunteer exterminator to save the oceans from the massive outbreak of "gangaze" in the seas around Japan.

 Sui, a YouTuber and volunteer exterminator, is concerned about the proliferation of these troublesome sea urchins.

A man&#8217;s battle to exterminate a massive outbreak of &#8220;dangerous sea urchins&#8221; by himself

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 On January 4, "The! The World's Greatest News SP" broadcast on January 4

 An Iranian man, Mr. Merabee, played the role of Carlos Ghosn in a reenactment of the fugitive drama in a special program aired at the beginning of the year. Coincidentally, he is an old friend of Mr. Ghosn. He told us what it was like before and after his escape, from the perspective of a friend.

The &#8220;Surprising Secret&#8221; of the Iranian Man Who Played the Part of a Gong in a Re-enactment Drama

 A "new generation" girls dance performance group that will enliven the world

 With 3.3 million followers on TikTok, the performance group "ATARASHII GAKKO!" is attracting attention not only from Japan but from around the world. Last January, they released "NAINAINAI" on the American music label 88rising.

ATARASHII GAKKO!: The ambitions of a four-piece group that is captivating the world

 A performance group that is sure to make a splash, "rampaging" around the world with their all-out performances.

 With the development of social networking sites, I think that young people these days feel like they know the world at their fingertips. But you can't understand anything until you actually try it, right? So, I think we all need to free ourselves more and get out into the real world.

A hot topic in its U.S. debut! &#8220;ATARASHII GAKKO!&#8221; creates a frenzy

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 subjects 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. Shigeru Nekoda's Food Blog 
Shigeru Nekoda's food blog "I love peculiar restaurants! http://nekotashigeru.site/

 Shigeru Nekota

 We tend to associate saucy food culture with the Kansai region, but in fact, the Kanto region has also had a food culture that uses a lot of sauces. Raijuken" in Okachimachi, which was established in 1954 and regrettably closed, also served fried rice with sauce and siumai with sauce.

Michelin Ramen Restaurant Owner&#8217;s Thoughts on &#8220;Sauce Flavored Fried Rice

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 I wonder if the goal of these two will make the world go crazy this year. ...... In the past, she has also published a cookbook. She has also published a cookbook in the past, and is an excellent cook.

The reason why fans were surprised by Yukina Kinoshita&#8217;s &#8220;too gorgeous ozoni

She is a Korea watcher who plans, interviews and writes for Hallyu entertainment magazines and guidebooks. 
In addition to introducing Korean films in the media, she also contributes a column on Japan-Korea relations.

 Aiko Kodama (Korea Columnist)

 Differences in trends between Japan, Korea, and the rest of the world: ...... More candidates for "Love's Crash Landing" are being distributed.

 In 2009, Korean dramas released on Netflix, such as "Squid Game" and "Hell is Calling," created a lot of buzz. This is the first time I've seen a Korean drama released on Netflix in 2009, and while "Crash Landing" and "Itaewon Class" have been long-running hits, "The Sea of Tranquility" and "The Year We ...

Such a difference! Netflix x Korean drama &#8220;World, Japan, Korea&#8221; ranking

 Born in Fukui Prefecture in 1987. Studied visual and theatrical expression at Tokyo Gakugei University. After graduating from university, worked for a film magazine editing production company before becoming a film writer. Has worked on a wide range of projects including interviews, reviews, news articles, columns, event reports, and recommendation comments.

 SYO

 The latest Spider-Man movie is finally released in Japan! Before you go to the theater, here's a review of the previous films and an in-depth guide to the highlights of the film.

 Spider-Man: No Way Home" will be released in theaters on January 7th. It's the latest installment of Tom Holland's version of Spider-Man, and it's also the festive movie that fans have been waiting for, featuring the villains from the past series. Here's a spoiler-free look at what to expect.

Why the latest Spider-Man movie is &#8220;the worst ever! The reason why

 Keisuke Nishi

 I have an announcement to make! Cocomi is the eldest daughter of Takuya Kimura and Shizuka Kudo and a flutist and model.

Cocomi&#8217;s sudden announcement of her lifelong partner has fans in an uproar!

 Mr. Tsubaking is a self-proclaimed professional collector who has been studying 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.

 Friday's Collecting Original Vol. 3: "A Tour of Jujo to Koenji with Tsubaking-san and Observing Stray Chairs

 In the third installment of "Friday's Collecting Original," a series of articles by Akihito Tomisawa on collectors, we have Mr. Tsubaking, a stray chair observer. What is the appeal of stray chairs that stand quietly in the city?

The deep world of &#8220;stray chairs&#8221; set up at bus stops and in the city without permission

 Aika Ohta

 A paper craft has become a hot topic on Twitter. It is a paper craft that shows a panoramic view of how a salmon returns to the river. The author, Ichimaru 1031, is an active university student at a famous private university.

Too elaborate! The World of Paper Creatures,&#8221; a hot topic on SNS

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Interview with Satoshi Kudo, 65, "Invasive Alien Fish Hunter": 15 years of hard work using his secret weapon, the electric shocker boat, and finally eradication is in sight

 Invasive alien species can upset the ecosystem in Japan. One of the most difficult to eradicate is the bluegill, which is hiding in the moat of the Imperial Palace. Will the 15-year battle by "alien species hunters" to eradicate them finally come to an end?

The pride of an &#8220;alien fish hunter&#8221; fighting bluegill in the moat of the Imperial Palace

 Mao Daimon

 Interview with manga artist Saikimako, who has decided to "break the curse of society" for the sake of suffering children

 A shocking manga depicting the problem of "school sexual harassment" in schools, "Who's the one who did something I can't say? . The author, Saikimako, who has been drawing manga about social issues, talks about the "curse of society".

Manga depicting sexual abuse at school conveys &#8220;the reality of children&#8217;s suffering

 Izumi Nakagawa

 If you train yourself to lucid dream, you will be able to dream what you want to dream," says Dai Takeuchi, a professor at Rissho University who studies occult thought in the West.

An in-depth explanation by an expert! How to see &#8220;One Fuji, Two Hawks, Three Eggplants&#8221; in your first dream

 If my favorite idol quits, I'll die." They are addicted to extreme fan services such as finger kissing, back hugging, and close up shots, and they pay their dues.

 Fans who fall in love with men's idols in real life, known as "riako". There is no limit to the amount of money they will pay to their idols. Some go into debt, work as dads, or work in the sex industry in order to pay for fan services... This film follows the dangerous daily lives of riako.

Confessions of women in love with men&#8217;s underground idols, even with debts of 6 million yen

 Adult girls are rallying around the passion behind the popular manga "Pichi Pichi Pitch.

 Mermaid Melody: Pichi Pichi Pitch aqua" is serialized in the magazine "Nakayoshi". This work is a legitimate sequel to the manga "Pichi Pichi Pitch," which has also been made into an anime. What are the thoughts of Pinku Hanamori on this reboot after 16 years?

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What’s in the Friendly, Stiff Dictionary that the “God of Dictionaries” Wrote for the Covid-19 Disaster

Go Yoshida, talent book collector, sneaks into the “Magic Cave of 10,000 Books”!

Fried rice and hamburgers… A real food review of the much-talked-about “robot rice” at the Beijing Olympics!

I wish I had a dog like this when I was at home…Mugi, a Shiba Inu, “healing gaze

Changes in the “Beauty Contest” Seen at the Covid-19 Disaster Tokyo Auto Salon

The World’s Most Dangerous Tattoos You’ll Never See in Japan!

Why do people keep taking the test over and over again… The world of Kanji Proficiency Exam Level 1 is too dangerous

A man’s battle to exterminate a massive outbreak of “dangerous sea urchins” by himself

The “Surprising Secret” of the Iranian Man Who Played the Part of a Gong in a Re-enactment Drama

ATARASHII GAKKO!: The ambitions of a four-piece group that is captivating the world

A hot topic in its U.S. debut! “ATARASHII GAKKO!” creates a frenzy

Michelin Ramen Restaurant Owner’s Thoughts on “Sauce Flavored Fried Rice

The reason why fans were surprised by Yukina Kinoshita’s “too gorgeous ozoni

Such a difference! Netflix x Korean drama “World, Japan, Korea” ranking

Why the latest Spider-Man movie is “the worst ever! The reason why

Cocomi’s sudden announcement of her lifelong partner has fans in an uproar!

The deep world of “stray chairs” set up at bus stops and in the city without permission

Too elaborate! The World of Paper Creatures,” a hot topic on SNS

The pride of an “alien fish hunter” fighting bluegill in the moat of the Imperial Palace

Manga depicting sexual abuse at school conveys “the reality of children’s suffering

An in-depth explanation by an expert! How to see “One Fuji, Two Hawks, Three Eggplants” in your first dream

Confessions of women in love with men’s underground idols, even with debts of 6 million yen

The popular manga “Pich” is back! Why the reboot manga is so hot!

The popular manga “Pich” is back! Why the reboot manga is so hot!