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- AERA February 26, 2024 Expanded Issue [Cover: INI] Magazine – February 19, 2024
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- Publisher: Asahi Shimbun Publications (February 19, 2024)
- Release Date: February 19, 2024
- Language: Japanese
- Magazine: 80 pages
- Dimensions: 0.3 x 21 x 29.7 cm
- INI appears on the cover of AERA and in a long interview.
- "Here lies the 'INI-ness' we've achieved."
- INI appears on the cover of AERA's February 26 expanded issue. The cover and photo spread featuring all 11 members are impressive. In the long interview, they talk about their strengths, their bond, and their passion for live performances.
- INI is a global boy band garnering attention for their high-level singing and dancing. Last year, their third year since debut, was a huge success, but some members also described it as a "year of uncertainty." After that year, they say they've finally found their signature "INI identity." They also describe their just-released second album, "MATCH UP," as "filled with the real INI," and discuss each member's personal songs and the messages they convey. They also share their deep feelings about live performances, saying, "Live performances and INI are equal." They also speak of their feelings toward their fans, saying, "Hearing the cheers of MINI (fan name) gives me strength." The cover and photo spreads were, of course, photographed by Mika Ninagawa. Be sure to check out the photos, which are filled with the unique personalities and charm of the 11 members.
- ●Front Feature: Local Trains Disappearing Due to Disasters
- Successive natural disasters have hit the rail network hard. In particular, local train lines in rural areas are sometimes closed. However, railways are a "regional means of transportation," and cannot be considered solely based on economic logic. Using actual case studies, we carefully discuss the risks of railway closures and what methods can be used to revitalize them. There are 90 sections of railway nationwide where the "transport density," or the average number of daily riders per kilometer, is less than 1,000. We consider what should be done with these railways and their future. We also interview Shigeru Ishiba, one of Nagatacho's most prominent "train enthusiasts," about how to protect the railway network.
- ●How High Will Tokyo Apartments Go?
- "Billion-yen apartments" were once considered unattainable, but they are now commonplace in urban areas. Behind the sudden sale of high-rise apartments priced over 100 million yen, it is said that there are "new power couples" with annual household incomes in the 20 million yen range, surpassing even the most powerful couples. Furthermore, even though land prices are high, Tokyo still feels relatively affordable compared to overseas locations like New York, Hong Kong, and Singapore. This report details the interplay of these various factors that keeps Tokyo's apartment prices high, as well as the surprising presence that could be the key to changing the tide of these prices.
- ● Taiga drama "To You, Shining" has a lot of "Asadora" elements
- This year's taiga drama, "To You, Shining," is said to be unusual among taiga dramas, which often depict the end of the Edo period or the Sengoku period. A columnist with a passion for asadora offers his unique analysis, explaining that the drama's appeal lies precisely in its depiction of "women's struggles to become someone," a theme common to asadora dramas. The sense of discomfort with the power imbalance between men and women and the sadness of being a woman, as depicted in the drama, are relatable to us living in the modern era. There's also an interview with Chief Producer Yuki Uchida, who oversees production.
- ● Kohei Matsushita x Taiga Nakano
- The popular series "Kouhei Matsushita: Juunin to Iro" welcomes actor Taiga Nakano as a new guest. The two co-starred in last year's drama "Ichiban Suki na Hana," and share their impressions of each other and their acting theories. Nakano shares an anecdote about Matsushita, saying he felt he could trust him. This conversation between these two, who share such a strong bond of trust, will continue in four installments, starting with this issue. Enjoy the newly taken photos of the pair, exuding an air of ennui.
- Also featured are:
- - A prosecutor's character-denying interrogation scene
- - Parents with dementia: The difficulty of providing care and end-of-life care without regret
- - Changing values, a perceived worsening of public safety, and the diversification of violent crime
- - The author of "Sexy Tanaka-san" holds copyright more than anything else
- - The pros and cons of the rush of Western artists to Japan
- - Self-checkouts: Who are they for?
- - A new era of mahjong: The pleasure of playing real tiles leads to an increase in "spectator mahjong"
- - Mukai Koji's incandescent camera lesson
- - Takeda Sunaetsu's grudge of the week
- - Jane Su's "Nice to meet you the other day"
- - A contemporary portrait: Terada Asuka, 100-meter hurdler and business owner