Family Restaurant "Joyful": Comedian Robert Akiyama becomes "Akiyama Basho" in Japanese Attire! He Roasts Employee Haikus at an Impromptu Show, Thrilling the Audience!

Joyful Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: 1-1-45 Mikawa Shinmachi, Oita City, Oita Prefecture; President: Kurumi Anami), operator of the family restaurant "Joyful," held the "Joyful Co., Ltd. 2026 Spring New Grand Menu & New TV-CM Presentation" on Thursday, March 26th. At the event, "Joyful Advertising Manager" Robert Akiyama Ryuji appeared dressed as a haiku poet. As "Haiku Master Akiyama Basho," he publicly critiqued "Spring New Menu Haikus" composed by Joyful employees. Through this interaction, he fully communicated the appeal of the products. After tasting the 'Delicious Meat! Thick-Cut Pork Loin Steak with Garlic Soy Sauce,' Mr. Akiyama said, "The meat is incredibly thick but tender, perfect with rice! I want to savor it with the steam from the hot plate." Regarding the 'Chunky White Peach and Berry Fromage Parfait,' he commented with a smile, "It's a parfait with the dignity of a queen, and as the name suggests, it has chunks of white peach and various flavors. The crêpe is a bit crispy and delicious. It's a dish that gives you a taste of spring." He concluded, "It's really delicious, so I hope people try it. I want them to come to Joyful." Ryuji Akiyama (Robert) Profile Born in 1978. From Fukuoka Prefecture. Affiliated with Yoshimoto Kogyo. In 1998, he formed the comedy trio "Robert" with Hiroshi Yamamoto and Hiroyuki Baba, and in 2011, they won the "King of Conte" (TBS)...