Family Restaurant "Joyfull": Robert Akiyama, Dressed in Japanese Attire, Becomes "Akiyama Basho"! He Sharply Critiques Employee Haiku at an Impromptu Show, Thrilling the Audience!

Joyfull Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: 1-1-45 Mikawa Shinmachi, Oita City, Oita Prefecture; President: Kurumi Anami), operator of the family restaurant "Joyfull," held the "Joyfull Co., Ltd. 2026 Spring New Grand Menu & New TV-CM Presentation" on Thursday, March 26th.

At the event, "Joyfull Promotion Manager" Ryuji Akiyama of Robert appeared dressed as a haiku poet. As "Haiku Master Akiyama Basho," he publicly critiqued "Spring New Menu Haiku" composed by Joyfull employees. Through this interaction, he fully conveyed 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, it's the best when eating rice! I want to savor it along with the steam from the hot plate." Meanwhile, 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, the white peach is chunky and there are various flavors. The crepe batter is a little crispy and delicious. It's a dish that makes you feel spring." He concluded, "It's really delicious, so I want people to try it. I want them to come to Joyfull."

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 "King of Conte" (TBS)...