Product Description

Discover the latest issue of AERA, one of Japan’s leading weekly magazines, featuring popular Japanese group Kis-My-Ft2 on the cover.

Celebrating their 15th anniversary, Kis-My-Ft2 members share their journey, challenges, and thoughts about their current activities through an exclusive cover interview and special gravure feature. The beautiful cover photography is captured by renowned photographer Mika Ninagawa, known for her distinctive artistic style.

This issue also includes in-depth features covering lifestyle, society, culture, interviews, and current topics in Japan.

Key Features

• Cover & special gravure interview featuring Kis-My-Ft2
• Special feature celebrating Kis-My-Ft2’s 15-year journey and bond
• Photography by Mika Ninagawa
• In-depth health feature exploring new stretching habits
• Interview with Shota Yasuda and Yoko Iba about the film "Parallel and Vertical"
• Roundtable discussion about supporting families affected by school refusal issues
• Feature interview with agricultural entrepreneur Shuichi Yokota
• THE ALFEE historical series "Miracle Chronicle"
• Essay series by Kohei Shoji
• Additional articles covering society, economy, technology, culture, and lifestyle

Magazine Highlights

Kis-My-Ft2 Cover Story: "15 Years of Connection"

The members of Kis-My-Ft2 reflect on their 15 years since debut, discussing:

• Group history and growth
• Challenges and experiences
• Individual personalities
• Strong trust and connection between members

Featured Articles

New Stretching Habits

Explore the growing popularity of stretching and how it may support flexibility, daily wellness, and lifestyle improvement.

Interview: Shota Yasuda × Yoko Iba

A thoughtful conversation about the film "Parallel and Vertical", exploring the creative process, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) understanding, and different perspectives of what is considered "normal."

Modern Society Features

Includes discussions on:

• Supporting parents facing school refusal-related work challenges
• Future-focused agriculture management
• AI and the next generation
• Women and careers
• Current Japanese social topics

Product Details

• Product Type: Japanese Weekly Magazine
• Title: AERA August 31, 2026 Issue
• Cover Artist: Kis-My-Ft2
• Language: Japanese