 We know that we should go for a cancer screening, but it is not easy to go for a screening because of the hassle. In recent years, there are many kits available for home testing, but what are they really like? The reporter of this magazine actually experienced them.

What can a &#8220;cancer test kit&#8221; tell us? I tried a home-based genetic and microRNA cancer test.

 Takao Karaki

 We bring you an exclusive interview with Maitie, a gravure idol who is known as "Captain T-back" and has gained worldwide support!

Is it while I&#8217;m sleeping? Why Matei, a gravure idol appearing for the first time in this magazine, is &#8220;seriously aiming to become a certified public accountant&#8221;.

 FRIDAY X (former Twitter) Follow & Repost Present Campaign With the implementation of the "FRIDAY GOLD Spring/GW Campaign 2024", "X (former Twitter)" followers and readers

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 Kyodo News

 Yuki Saito, 35, who finished his career as a pitcher for Nippon Ham in 2009 after 10 years with the team, has been appearing regularly as an anchor on the news program "news every.

News Program are Not Enough: Yuki Saito’s Ambitious Plan to Join Member of the Diet Unveiled to Close Associates

 Eiichiro Miyata

 Masaru Kumaki

 Yuri Kasahara

 Kana Kitahara

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

 This is a special series of articles on the true faces of the idol group "WHITE SCORPION", produced by Akimoto Yasushi! In this 8th installment of the series, HANNA makes an appearance.

WHITE SCORPION Serialization Continues with Part 8: Hanna Faces Pressure to Take Center Stage

 Writer, editor, interviewer. He has been a writer since he was a student, and currently writes mainly entertainment articles and interviews for websites and magazines.

 Satoru Ota

 Shunsuke Inada is the executive chef and restaurant producer at Eric South, a restaurant specializing in South Indian cuisine. While his "day job" seems to be more than busy enough, he also writes an inordinately large amount of articles on his blog, SNS updates, serialized essays, recipe books, and so on.

He also takes a stand on the &#8220;umami seasoning&#8221; issue! Why does &#8220;Eric South&#8221; Shunsuke Inada continue to solve food problems day after day?

 Kyodo News (SANDWICHMAN) Sankei Shimbun (Kazu Laser)

 Domino's Pizza, Pizza Hut, Pizza La, Pizza Hut, and Oven of Naples clash!

 The performance of popular pizza delivery chains such as Domino's Pizza, Pizza Hut, and Napoli's Oven, all of which have their own unique characteristics, seems to be growing even after the COVID-19 crisis subsides.

New rival is &#8220;Costco&#8221;! The heat is on! The difference between victory and defeat in the &#8220;pizza delivery war

 Cheer Drive" is a service that advertises by putting stickers on people's cars. The service was originally intended as a way to make money, but an initiative started by COVID-19 crisis has been receiving surprisingly positive feedback. What are the "effects"?

From Idol Support to Social Contribution: Unlocking the Potential of Car Stickers for Various Purposes

 FM Nakanishi

 Parasites attach themselves to the bodies of humans and animals and live inside them. There is a place that promotes research, education, and awareness of such parasites. The Meguro Parasite Museum is a 12-minute walk from Meguro Station.

Bill Gates Awe at the 8.8-Meter Tapeworm and the Meguro Parasite Museum Unveiling the Reality of Parasites

 Kazunori Okubo

 Kurumi Komatsu

 A special series of articles on the true face of the idol group "WHITE SCORPION" produced by Akimoto Yasushi!

 A special series of articles on the true face of the idol group "WHITE SCORPION," produced by Akimoto Yasushi! In the seventh installment of this series, ACE will make an appearance.

White Scorpion: Part 7 ACE: &#8220;Beyond Skill: The Art of Delivery&#8221;

 Afro

 Akira Toriyama was a very popular manga artist in China! Fans were saddened by the death of Akira Toriyama... Why did he gain such explosive popularity in China?

Akira Toriyama’s Phenomenal Popularity: Trending at No.1 on Weibo with 240 Million Views in Just One Hour, Unveiling the Secret Behind the Massive Buzz

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

 This is a special series of articles on the true faces of the idol group "WHITE SCORPION", produced by Akimoto Yasushi! In this sixth installment of the series, COCO makes an appearance.

WHITE SCORPION Serial [Part 6] COCO&#8217;s Ambition: &#8220;I Crave Recognition from These Eleven&#8221;

Click here to buy a copy of "Japan's Flags, Stories You Don't Know" . 
 
Tadamasa Fukiura is a leading researcher on national flags. Has been involved with flags and ceremonies at every Olympic Games held in Japan. Formerly a professor at Saitama Prefectural University and co-chairman of the NPO "Society for the Study of the National Flags and Anthems of the World. Author of 61 books on flags.

 Tadamasa Fukiura

 There are as many flag designs as there are countries, but many of them are somewhat similar. The history and "connection" between the flags of different countries are hidden in them. We asked an expert about interesting episodes related to flags.

Mistakes in Flag Orientation Reveal Surprising Similarities Across Countries

 Tadakazu Nishitani

 I heard from several male friends in their 50s that they are learning ballet. Is ballet popular among middle-aged men these days? What reasons do male students have for attending ballet classes? We went to interview them to find out.

Middle-aged and Older Men&#8217;s Surging Interest Revealed Through a 50-Year-Old Reporter&#8217;s Experience

 AFLO Kyodo News Agency Sankei Shimbun

 The absolute champion with "Calbee Potato Chips," "Kata-Age Potato," and "Pizza Potato" and the old champion with a diverse lineup from "Potato Chips Norishio" to "The Ingredient Treat" will battle it out!

 Potato Chips" have long been loved by the Japanese people. About 60 years ago, "KOIKEYA" created the first Japanese potato chip and recorded an explosive hit, and "CALBEE" followed in its footsteps and jumped to the top of the national market. Even now, the battle for the top spot continues.

Shohei Ohtani praised the best potato chips in his life! Calbee vs.

 A special series of articles on the true faces of the idol group "WHITE SCORPION," produced by Akimoto Yasushi, has begun! In the fourth installment of this series, NATSU makes an appearance.

WHITE SCORPION Serialization [Part 4] NATSU: &#8220;I want to be someone who shocks people&#8221;

 How did the cats change after meeting their owners? The 48 stories of shelter cats and their owners are included in the book "Happiness for All! Before and After Stories of Protective Cats" contains 48 stories of protective cats. We interviewed the author and editor of "Neko Biyori" about shelter cats.

The &#8220;before and after&#8221; story of a shelter cat and its owner, told in two photos.

 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 third installment of the series features NICO.

WHITE SCORPION Serialization [Part 3] NICO: &#8220;I jumped in thinking it was my last bet.

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 On February 18, a fashion show for the global Lolita fashion brand "BABY" was held. Participating in the show was a model from the Netherlands named Ella Freya. We asked her about her background and her thoughts!

Dutch model &#8220;Ella Freya&#8221; shows off her stunning beauty on the runway of global &#8220;Lolita fashion&#8221;!

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

 8bitcafe

 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?

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 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

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

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.

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What can a “cancer test kit” tell us? I tried a home-based genetic and microRNA cancer test.

Is it while I’m sleeping? Why Matei, a gravure idol appearing for the first time in this magazine, is “seriously aiming to become a certified public accountant”.

FRIDAY “X” Follow & Repost for 5,000 yen Amazon Gift Certificate! Spring, GW

News Program are Not Enough: Yuki Saito’s Ambitious Plan to Join Member of the Diet Unveiled to Close Associates

WHITE SCORPION Serialization Continues with Part 8: Hanna Faces Pressure to Take Center Stage

He also takes a stand on the “umami seasoning” issue! Why does “Eric South” Shunsuke Inada continue to solve food problems day after day?

New rival is “Costco”! The heat is on! The difference between victory and defeat in the “pizza delivery war

From Idol Support to Social Contribution: Unlocking the Potential of Car Stickers for Various Purposes

Bill Gates Awe at the 8.8-Meter Tapeworm and the Meguro Parasite Museum Unveiling the Reality of Parasites

White Scorpion: Part 7 ACE: “Beyond Skill: The Art of Delivery”

Akira Toriyama’s Phenomenal Popularity: Trending at No.1 on Weibo with 240 Million Views in Just One Hour, Unveiling the Secret Behind the Massive Buzz

WHITE SCORPION Serial [Part 6] COCO’s Ambition: “I Crave Recognition from These Eleven”

Mistakes in Flag Orientation Reveal Surprising Similarities Across Countries

Middle-aged and Older Men’s Surging Interest Revealed Through a 50-Year-Old Reporter’s Experience

Shohei Ohtani praised the best potato chips in his life! Calbee vs.

WHITE SCORPION Serialization [Part 4] NATSU: “I want to be someone who shocks people”

The “before and after” story of a shelter cat and its owner, told in two photos.

WHITE SCORPION Serialization [Part 3] NICO: “I jumped in thinking it was my last bet.

Dutch model “Ella Freya” shows off her stunning beauty on the runway of global “Lolita fashion”!

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

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

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.