Shinchosha Launches "Shincho QUE," a New Information and Culture Subscription Service Today

If you don't know, just ask AI—. In an era where "correct answers" are easily obtained, you can unknowingly develop the "power to question" by engaging with it daily. Not just articles, but also videos and e-books. We introduce the diverse content of Shincho QUE. In addition to original articles and those from Weekly Shincho, Shincho QUE will also incorporate the international intelligence site "Foresight," which has long been popular in political, business, and government circles. Furthermore, alongside popular bestsellers, we will offer an all-you-can-read e-book service that lets you read Weekly Shincho the day before its release, as well as educational videos by leading figures in various fields. By engaging with it daily, you will unknowingly acquire the "power to question" = "culture." We will provide our users with an experience that encourages deep questions rather than seeking easy answers. 【From in-depth articles to popular bestsellers! Five features of Shincho QUE】 (1) A professional's mind in your pocket -- Naturally accumulate knowledge from articles by experts, from leaders in various fields to big names. As an open project, we will publish special feature articles on the theme of "AI." We will ask experts from various fields how we should confront AI as it becomes this widespread. We will feature Ms. Machi Tawara, whose "Ikiru Kotoba" (Shincho Shinsho) is a bestseller; Mr. Anders Hansen, whose "The Real Happy Pill" (original: Hjärnstark) took the world by storm; Mr. Akira Tachibana, known for "You're Not Allowed to Say That"; and Mr. Ken Kusunoki, a business scholar and specially appointed professor at Hitotsubashi University. (2) Install intellectual habits -- Make learning a habit with editor-selected popular e-books and easy-to-understand educational videos. Shincho QUE will feature over 90 e-books selected by the editorial department, from classic works of Shincho Bunko to popular bestsellers and the latest issue of Weekly Shincho. You can read all works in the "Wall" series, including the major bestseller "The Wall of Fools" by Mr. Takeshi Yoro, who turns 89 this year, on an all-you-can-read basis for a limited time. We will also launch "Yoro Lab," a video program that follows Mr. Yoro's current activities. In addition, we will offer all three books in Akira Tachibana's "You're Not Allowed to Say That" series, which has sold over 1 million copies in total, and Mr. Noritoshi Furuichi's popular new book "Social Skills Unnecessary for Communication" as all-you-can-read titles. In addition to publishing related books and lecture recordings of Mr. Masataka Kosaka, who passed away 30 years ago this year, we will feature Mr. Masaru Sato, whose new book "Special Prosecutor's Interrogation Room: The 20-Year Rematch of 'State Trap'" is a hot topic, in a video with Mr. Naoyoshi Nishimura, the special prosecutor who handled the investigation of the Suzuki Muneo incident. (3) The fastest inside information -- Get the e-book version of "Weekly Shincho" faster than anywhere else, the day before its release. Weekly Shincho was first published in February 1956 as the first weekly magazine by a publishing house. This year, its 70th anniversary, we will provide the e-book of "Weekly Shincho," normally released on Thursdays, on the preceding Wednesday. Even in regions where it is not possible to get it on Thursday due to distribution issues, the site ensures that readers can definitely read it. (4) Strengthen your intelligence -- The members-only site "Foresight," which is closely watched by political, business, and government circles, is now all-you-can-read. "Foresight" was launched as a members-only monthly magazine in 1990. Leading experts in various regions and fields analyzed turbulent world events, and its information and commentary, not found in straight news, were considered required reading in political, business, and government circles. "Foresight," which became a members-only website in 2010, is now joining "Shincho QUE." We will provide its intelligence-rich, unique analysis with the same quality but in a more powerful form than ever before. (5) Archive your daily thoughts -- Accumulate "questions" with memos and organize your thoughts with the "My Note" function. Shincho QUE implements a "My Note" function not found on other subscription sites. Users can leave notes on their feelings about articles, videos, and e-books. By accumulating notes, you can organize your thoughts and archive your daily ideas, cultivating your own "power to question." 【Plan Details】 Shincho QUE: The information and culture subscription to renew our lives. Premium Plan: 2,400 JPY/month (tax included). Premium+ Plan: 24,000 JPY/year (tax included). International+Foresight Plan: 800 JPY/month (tax included). *Corporate plans for businesses are also available. *Those who subscribe to the Premium+ Plan will receive a special tote bag (not for sale) featuring an unreleased work by Tadanori Yokoo. *Corporate plans for businesses are also available. For other details, please see the following URL: https://que.dailyshincho.jp/