New Issue of DIME to Launch on June 16, Featuring Collaboration with 'Aoashi', Special Coverage of Japan's Soccer Progress, and an Exclusive Knapsack

Thirty-three years since the 'Agony of Doha,' Japan's football progress continues to surprise the world.

As the North American World Cup approaches, excitement is reaching its peak.

In this month's DIME, we go behind the scenes of this evolution, examining the contributions of the Japan Football Association, the J.League, youth development, and sponsoring corporations from our unique perspective. Amazing facts will be revealed!

Furthermore, we interviewed former national team legends to understand how football manga, starting with 'Aoashi,' contributed to the rapid growth of Japanese football. Do not miss this major feature analyzing the trends that have shaped an era and excited fans!

In our second special feature, the editorial team conducts hands-on testing of business gadgets enhanced by AI to see if they are truly practical.

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DIME August Issue

Release Date: June 16, 2026 Special Price: 1,780 yen (tax included) Publisher: Shogakukan Website: https://dime.jp/

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[Special Appendix] 'Aoashi Blue Knapsack'

Featuring a large size of approximately 50 x 39.5 cm! This lightweight and easy-to-use knapsack, popular among younger generations, is perfect for casual outfits. Its vibrant blue color, inspired by the Japanese national team, will elevate your football matches. A versatile item for fans to use from daily life to the stadium!

DIME SPECIAL 1

Why has Japanese football become so strong? A thorough investigation covering former legends, the JFA, the J.League, foreign managers, sponsoring companies, and the power of manga!

[Complete Archive Edition] The trajectory of Japan's football breakthrough

The festival of dreams has returned to the United States, a land where the former Japanese national football team fell just one step short. The goal of the current national team is nothing less than 'victory.' This is an incredibly high objective compared to the generation 32 years ago who could not even qualify.

Why has the national team grown so much in just 30 years, and how has Japan's football culture developed? We analyze this journey from various perspectives, including the JFA, the J.League, foreign managers, former legends, and sponsor companies.

DIME SPECIAL 2

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How useful are the buzzed AI business tools? Over the past 20 years, digital gears were centered around smartphones and PCs. However, with the arrival of the AI era, various tools aimed at improving efficiency and reducing time in business scenes have emerged. DIME's editorial team tests their actual usability!

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