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The return of 'Onjjok-i Ha Yerin', summoning memories of the 2000s. Analysing the new opportunities for the cultural industry presented by the Ha Yerin phenomenon, from her new book 'The Paris I Met' to the hot topic of second-hand books.
This piece analyses the paradigm shift in 'customised welfare', sparked by the update of the 'Nabiyam' app. It looks at the evolution of integrated case management for families in crisis and multicultural families – from the 2017 manual to AI – and explores the business opportunities on the horizon.
It has been 24 years since the tragic incident at Osaka Prefecture's Ikeda Elementary School. Alongside coverage of the memorial service, this piece delves into the deep scars the event left on Japanese society and explores the evolving frontier of the safety business.
An in-depth look at the core of the new L'Occitane Japan president's strategy for Japan. We explore the brand's future by delving into the popular items from the Almond and Immortelle ranges.
A complete breakdown of the Kings vs Suns clash on March 3, 2026. An NBA analyst goes deep on the final score, game highlights, player ratings, and the huge playoff implications.
Blow Your Horn, last year's Takarazuka Kinen champion, has surged to 2nd place in the mid-term fan vote announcement. An industry analyst delves into the ability and popularity behind this surge, and the front lines of the "horse racing business" as seen through the sales of related merchandise.
Mari Kodera shined at the grand finale of the Yoshimoto Shinkigeki 65th-anniversary tour. We take a deep dive behind the scenes of the main stage performance, the truth behind a major new announcement, and the potential of next-generation entertainment that she is championing.
A deep dive into the bold facility transformation underway at Kawasaki Racecourse. From opening a hardware store and a BBQ area to anime collaborations, we explore the new revenue model emerging in regional horse racing.
A deep-dive column exploring the little-known voice acting career of Reiko Katsuragi, famed as the voice of Ikura-chan in the beloved anime 'Sazae-san', and her relationship with her husband Kikuo Kanauchi, an artistic partner whose work is recently undergoing renewed appreciation.
Following the release of the 2026 Hokkaido public high school entrance exam results, we delve into the latest exam trends and their impact on the education business, with expert analysis.