Mag2 Inc. President and CEO Akira Kumashige to Appear on First Broadcast of interfm's New Program "Why So Good?" - A New Platform to Deliver the "Passion" of Companies and Creators

interfm's "Why So Good?" to Begin Broadcasting on July 2, 2026 (Thu) from 25:00 to 25:30.

Mag2 Inc. (Head Office: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Akira Kumashige) announces the start of the new program "Why So Good?" to be broadcast on interfm. The first broadcast will be on July 2, 2026 (Thu), featuring Akira Kumashige, who is also the initiator of the program. He will discuss his passion for the program and Mag2's vision for information dissemination.

interfm Program Site

Since its founding, Mag2 has provided a platform to deliver the words of creators directly to readers through text media, starting with email newsletters. Companies and creators have challenges, trial-and-error processes, and dedication to their craft that cannot be fully conveyed through products and services alone. However, opportunities to fully communicate these backgrounds and passions are not always abundant.

The new program "Why So Good?" aims to delve into the "why" behind such companies and creators, and deliver stories and values that only they can tell to listeners. Through dialogue, which is uniquely possible with the medium of radio, the program will draw out and convey charms that are not visible through superficial information alone.

In the first broadcast, Mag2's representative, Kumashige, will discuss the value of engaging with the words of companies and creators themselves, especially in an era overflowing with information, and the concept of "connecting creators and readers" that Mag2 has cultivated through text content. He will also express his desire to create a new touchpoint through this program to deliver what companies truly want to convey to those who want to know.

Regarding the program, Kumashige commented as follows:

"Companies and creators have unseen efforts, challenges, and passions they want to convey. Understanding the background behind these changes how we perceive their products and services. I hope "Why So Good?" will be a place to carefully deliver such stories, serving as a bridge connecting those who want to express themselves and those who want to know."

Mag2 will continue to expand platforms where creators' passions are accurately conveyed, regardless of whether it is text or audio, thereby creating new communication opportunities that connect companies and creators with consumers.

Program Outline

Program Title: Why So Good?

Broadcaster: interfm

First Broadcast: July 2, 2026 (Thu)

Thereafter, every Thursday from 25:00 to 25:30

Appearing:

Shinji Koshikawa (Representative Director, Cross River Inc.)

Misako Kamijo

Guest Appearance:

Akira Kumashige (Representative Director and President, Mag2 Inc.)

Producer: Edako DX

https://www.interfm.co.jp/whysogood

interfm (Tokyo: 89.7MHz Yokohama: 76.5 MHz) http://www.interfm.co.jp/

◆About "Mag2!" (https://www.mag2.com/)

Launched in 1997, it is Japan's first and largest email newsletter distribution service. Anyone, from celebrities to individuals, can publish a newsletter for free, covering a wide range of genres from business to personal hobbies.

【Company Profile】

Company Name: Mag2 Inc.

Representative: Akira Kumashige, Representative Director and President

Location: 1-10F, TOC Building, 7-22-17 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

Business Activities: Development and operation of content distribution platforms, planning, development, and operation of internet media

URL: https://www.mag2.co.jp/