 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;.

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 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".

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

 Daisuke Koike

 Next Break Award in Gravure of the Year 2024

 Amanyu Hasaki, a Waseda University graduate who has been attracting attention as a "highly educated gravure artist," is sometimes criticized on social networking sites for "going to the trouble of graduating from Waseda," but how does she really feel about this?

Waseda-graduated Gladys Tenyu Hasaki&#8217;s &#8220;True Feelings&#8221; in Response to Criticism on SNS: &#8220;Even though I&#8217;m Highly Educated&#8230;

 Takero Yui

 More than 50,000 visitors were attracted by the spectacular colors of the circuit!

 Japan's only all-night race, "NAPAC 24 Hours of Fuji," attracted a record number of spectators. It was not only the race that attracted visitors, but also the stunning performance of 100 race queens. ......

100 Race Queens Gather at the Foot of Mt. Fuji! — NAPAC Fuji 24-Hour Race

 When the release of a photo book capturing the daily life of a white tiger and its mother was announced, the book was ranked No. 1 in the "Cats" and "Pets" category on Amazon.com. What are the glimpses of the sparkle of life and the bond between parent and child that can be seen from the numerous photos?

White Tiger Family Tops Cats and Pets Charts — Too Cute to Be Just Tigers!

 Morinaga, Meiji, Lotte, Ezaki Glico, Akagi Milk Industry, Imuraya, and Haagen-Dazs are going head-to-head!

 The ice cream industry is currently undergoing a major transformation. In particular, "Okinawan, Italian, and Asari" are seen as this summer's trends! These seemingly disparate trends have something in common. Each company is competing head-on! Who will win the new era: ......

What&#8217;s Happening to the Ice Cream Industry?　Is it &#8220;Akagi Milk Industry&#8221; that has achieved &#8220;gutsy&#8221; growth that will win the new era?

 Morinaga, Meiji, Lotte, Ezaki Glico, Akagi Milk Industry, Imuraya, and Haagen-Dazs go head-to-head!

 The ice cream industry is currently undergoing a major transformation. In particular, "Okinawa, Italy, and Asari" are seen as this summer's trends! These seemingly disparate trends have one thing in common. Each company is competing head-on! Who will win the new era: ......

The ice cream industry is undergoing a major transformation! The latest trends are &#8220;Okinawa and Italy&#8221; and &#8220;Asari&#8221;!

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 Urgent Report】Counter the rising prices! Communication costs can be drastically reduced! Thorough verification of Mercari Mobile, y.u mobile, Aeon Mobile, Majimova, and others!

 With the high cost of living continuing to put pressure on household budgets, we are constantly wondering if there is anything we can do to cut back on our spending. Then we came across some useful information! It seems that a fixed cost that is relatively easy to cut is the "communication cost. The following is a detailed explanation of nine "low-cost SIMs" that you can use to reduce your communication costs!

Save 60,000 yen a year! 9 &#8220;Cheap Smartphones&#8221; to Switch to Now!

 New Era", "Akiyoshi", "Torimero", and "Miraizaka" challenge the champion!

 Even in Japan, where prices continue to rise, the popularity of cheap and tasty "chicken izakaya" continues unabated. Akiyoshi," which has been a big hit in Japan, and "Shinjidai," which has created a special hit, as well as "Torimero" and "Miraizaka," both from Watami, will challenge the king of izakayas!

Revolutionizing the Scene: How Chicken-Themed Izakayas Are Disrupting the Market

 Even in Japan, where prices continue to rise, the popularity of cheap and tasty "chicken izakaya" continues unabated. Hakkenden" boasts of its great popularity in the Kansai region, the most fierce battleground in Japan. Hachikenden" is expanding its power and is aiming for the absolute champion, "Tori Aristocrat"!

Osaka’s Hakken-den Expands Rapidly: Can Torikizoku Hold Its Ground?

 With compliance becoming stricter and stricter every year, there have been a number of commercials that have come under fire. What was it like in the past, when compliance was supposedly more relaxed than it is today? We take a look at the world of advertising in the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras.

Strange Ads from Meiji to Pre War Japan with Realistic and Now Inappropriate Expressions

 The reality of women's prisons is not well known. Sexy actress Moe Aizawa, who has served time in prison, describes the various customs and rules related to "food" in this manga.

Sexy actress with a prison record talks about the horrific &#8220;food situation&#8221; in women&#8217;s prisons: &#8220;Everyone is desperate to lose weight.

 With the popularity of e-sports on the rise and the prize money for winning tournaments exceeding 100 million, the creator of the new "FATAL FURY" game reveals the pain of filling a gap of less than 30 years and the surprising story behind the creation of a new character.

The creator of &#8220;FATAL FURY&#8221; reveals the secret of a new character in &#8220;FATAL FURY&#8221; after 26 years.

 Hiroto Kato

 The Shanghai Motor Show was held from April 23 to May 2. Chinese car researcher Hiroto Kato takes a look back at the world-class car event that brought together cutting-edge technology and gorgeous companions.

 The Shanghai Motor Show, the world's largest car event, came to a close on May 2. Many visitors were glued to the latest technologies of famous companies from around the world, as well as to the companions who decorated the venue. A report on the automotive extravaganza

Stunning Dresses of Companions at Shanghai Motor Show Showcasing Beauty and Technology

 Yasuko Funamoto

 The "Samoyed Cafe moffu" is visited by many celebrities. There are 10 Samoyed dogs that greet visitors with a "Samoyed smile" and provide a healing space. We go undercover to report on this hot cafe.

Fluffy Samoyed Cafe Going Viral on Social Media Perfect for Golden Week

 Mitsutoshi Watanabe

 Noodles and sauce are "Kite! The noodles and the sauce are perfect! Five years of hard work, one vegetable, one seasoning, and about one minute of cooking time.

 It's good! I'm ready! Mr. Malick sends his hand power. The FRIDAY Gourmet team took him under their wing to learn more about the "ultimate yakisoba," which took him five years to perfect!

This is also super magic! Mr. Malick&#8217;s &#8220;Ultimate Yakisoba&#8221; recipe arrived at by hand power

 Model Yurano Ochi (26) makes her first gravure appearance in FRIDAY!　Immediately after the shoot, we asked her how she felt and what she had been up to, and a number of big names with whom she is familiar popped up one after another.

 Model Yurano Ochi (26) made her first appearance in FRIDAY's gravure section!　Immediately after the shoot, we asked her how she felt and what she's been up to, and a number of big names who are close to her popped up one after the other.

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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!”

Waseda-graduated Gladys Tenyu Hasaki’s “True Feelings” in Response to Criticism on SNS: “Even though I’m Highly Educated…

100 Race Queens Gather at the Foot of Mt. Fuji! — NAPAC Fuji 24-Hour Race

White Tiger Family Tops Cats and Pets Charts — Too Cute to Be Just Tigers!

What’s Happening to the Ice Cream Industry?　Is it “Akagi Milk Industry” that has achieved “gutsy” growth that will win the new era?

The ice cream industry is undergoing a major transformation! The latest trends are “Okinawa and Italy” and “Asari”!

Save 60,000 yen a year! 9 “Cheap Smartphones” to Switch to Now!

Revolutionizing the Scene: How Chicken-Themed Izakayas Are Disrupting the Market

Osaka’s Hakken-den Expands Rapidly: Can Torikizoku Hold Its Ground?

Strange Ads from Meiji to Pre War Japan with Realistic and Now Inappropriate Expressions

Sexy actress with a prison record talks about the horrific “food situation” in women’s prisons: “Everyone is desperate to lose weight.

The creator of “FATAL FURY” reveals the secret of a new character in “FATAL FURY” after 26 years.

Stunning Dresses of Companions at Shanghai Motor Show Showcasing Beauty and Technology

Fluffy Samoyed Cafe Going Viral on Social Media Perfect for Golden Week

This is also super magic! Mr. Malick’s “Ultimate Yakisoba” recipe arrived at by hand power

Gravure Star Yura Ochi Advised by Famous Celebrity to Avoid Losing Too Much Weight

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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!”

Waseda-graduated Gladys Tenyu Hasaki’s “True Feelings” in Response to Criticism on SNS: “Even though I’m Highly Educated…

100 Race Queens Gather at the Foot of Mt. Fuji! — NAPAC Fuji 24-Hour Race

White Tiger Family Tops Cats and Pets Charts — Too Cute to Be Just Tigers!

What’s Happening to the Ice Cream Industry? Is it “Akagi Milk Industry” that has achieved “gutsy” growth that will win the new era?

The ice cream industry is undergoing a major transformation! The latest trends are “Okinawa and Italy” and “Asari”!

Save 60,000 yen a year! 9 “Cheap Smartphones” to Switch to Now!

Revolutionizing the Scene: How Chicken-Themed Izakayas Are Disrupting the Market

Osaka’s Hakken-den Expands Rapidly: Can Torikizoku Hold Its Ground?

Strange Ads from Meiji to Pre War Japan with Realistic and Now Inappropriate Expressions

Sexy actress with a prison record talks about the horrific “food situation” in women’s prisons: “Everyone is desperate to lose weight.

The creator of “FATAL FURY” reveals the secret of a new character in “FATAL FURY” after 26 years.

Stunning Dresses of Companions at Shanghai Motor Show Showcasing Beauty and Technology

Fluffy Samoyed Cafe Going Viral on Social Media Perfect for Golden Week

This is also super magic! Mr. Malick’s “Ultimate Yakisoba” recipe arrived at by hand power

Gravure Star Yura Ochi Advised by Famous Celebrity to Avoid Losing Too Much Weight

What’s Happening to the Ice Cream Industry?　Is it “Akagi Milk Industry” that has achieved “gutsy” growth that will win the new era?