Time Out Japan Magazine Issue 3 Features Faces of New Era in Women's Pro-Wrestling, Mirai Aono and Tomoka Goto, as Cover Stars
'Time Out Japan Magazine' Issue 3, featuring "Hometown Heroes" and cover stars Mirai Aono and Tomoka Goto of women's pro-wrestling group 'Marigold,' will be released on March 13, 2026, and distributed free nationwide in Japanese and English.
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The third issue of 'Time Out Japan Magazine,' a lifestyle magazine proposing a new lifestyle connecting travel and daily life, will be released on Friday, March 13, 2026. This issue features "Hometown Heroes," spotlighting unique individuals and shops deeply rooted in their local communities. Mirai Aono and Tomoka Goto, champions of the women's professional wrestling organization "Marigold," will appear on the cover. A total of 60,000 copies will be published in two languages, Japanese and English, and will be distributed free of charge at major commercial facilities, airports, hotels, and Time Out Market Osaka across major cities nationwide.
## Feature: "Hometown Heroes"
A "Hometown Hero" refers to an individual or shop that has deep roots in the place they were born, grew up, or chose to live, embodying the unique atmosphere of that location and shining brightly. In an era of increasing globalization, where the same chain stores line the streets of every city and information worldwide becomes homogenized on social media, there are still those who maintain their individuality and shine through their own style while being rooted in their local area. They are the source of "experiences" unique to that land.
This issue's protagonists are these kinds of people and places. For example, when traveling, one tends to head for famous tourist spots or top-ranked restaurants, but truly memorable experiences often come from a back-alley izakaya recommended by a local, or a conversation with a shop owner encountered by chance in a wandering shopping street. This feature is not merely a collection of local spots. 'Time Out Japan Magazine' proposes a new way to enjoy travel and daily life by peeking into the slightly awkward but charming stories cultivated in each region.
## What is the "magic" that makes women's professional wrestling so captivating? Mirai Aono and Tomoka Goto of "Marigold" appear on the cover.
In recent years, Japanese women's professional wrestling has been gaining international attention, especially in the United States. Among them, "Marigold," an organization celebrating its second anniversary soon, is prominent. We interviewed Mirai Aono, the Marigold World Champion, the highest title in the organization, and Tomoka Goto, the organization's most energetic personality. They shared their bold career transition from actresses to professional wrestlers, the appeal of women's professional wrestling, and their feelings about their hometowns.
## Feature: "Hometown Heroes"
A "Hometown Hero" refers to an individual or shop that has deep roots in the place they were born, grew up, or chose to live, embodying the unique atmosphere of that location and shining brightly. In an era of increasing globalization, where the same chain stores line the streets of every city and information worldwide becomes homogenized on social media, there are still those who maintain their individuality and shine through their own style while being rooted in their local area. They are the source of "experiences" unique to that land.
This issue's protagonists are these kinds of people and places. For example, when traveling, one tends to head for famous tourist spots or top-ranked restaurants, but truly memorable experiences often come from a back-alley izakaya recommended by a local, or a conversation with a shop owner encountered by chance in a wandering shopping street. This feature is not merely a collection of local spots. 'Time Out Japan Magazine' proposes a new way to enjoy travel and daily life by peeking into the slightly awkward but charming stories cultivated in each region.
## What is the "magic" that makes women's professional wrestling so captivating? Mirai Aono and Tomoka Goto of "Marigold" appear on the cover.
In recent years, Japanese women's professional wrestling has been gaining international attention, especially in the United States. Among them, "Marigold," an organization celebrating its second anniversary soon, is prominent. We interviewed Mirai Aono, the Marigold World Champion, the highest title in the organization, and Tomoka Goto, the organization's most energetic personality. They shared their bold career transition from actresses to professional wrestlers, the appeal of women's professional wrestling, and their feelings about their hometowns.