January 2026 Issue Now on Sale!

2026年1月号好評発売中

2025: A Turning Point for Humanity

2025年ねん ―
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Humanity's Choice for 2026

2026年ねん、人じん類るいの選せん択たく

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Recent Articles | 新着記事

Jan. 9, 2026
News Review
Who Is This Year’s ‘Lucky Man’? Nishinomiya Shrine’s ‘Running Worship’
今年の福男は誰？西宮神社の「走り参り」
Jan. 7, 2026
New Expressions & Buzzwords
“Sanakatsu” 「サナ活」
Jan. 3, 2026
Japan Savvy
Shogatsu—Osechi Cuisine Celebrating the “Fushi” (Nodes) of the Sun and Moon
正月――太陽と月の節（ふし）を祝うお節料理
Dec. 25, 2025
Pros and Cons
Legalization of the Use of Old Surnames, Yet the Controversy over ‘Selective Separate Surnames’ Continues
旧姓使用が法制化、それでも続く「選択的夫婦別姓」論争
Dec. 25, 2025
Close Up Japan
The Young Hero Who Crossed the Fires of War, Aonishiki, Becomes a New Ozeki
戦火を越えた若き英雄、安青錦が新大関へ
Dec. 23, 2025
New Expressions & Buzzwords
“Depressing bag” 「鬱袋」

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