Tokyo News Service, publisher of "TV Guide" magazine, has released the book "Demo Daijobu, Soredemo Bokura wa Ikiteiku" (It's Okay, We Still Go On Living), featuring unique on-site reporting on the "front lines of life" by top-tier idea men Duncan and Osamu Suzuki, who discuss worries regarding "death, aging," "luck, money, work," and "hope for living."

Tokyo News Service, the publisher of the magazine "TV Guide," released the book "Demo Daijobu, Soredemo Bokura wa Ikiteiku" (It's Okay, We Still Go On Living) (authored by Duncan and Osamu Suzuki) on Monday, March 30. It is available for purchase at bookstores nationwide and online. The project began at the invitation of Duncan, a senior figure who shares the title of "broadcasting writer," a proposal that Osamu Suzuki accepted immediately. Even now, in an age where social media and AI have become commonplace, people continue to live while carrying anxieties about everything from personal matters to major events occurring in society. The two decided to create a book that would make those carrying such worries feel that "it's okay." The pair proposed and visited "front lines of life" that interested them. They visited a tree-burial cemetery, the Tokyo District Court, a fortune teller, a psychiatric clinic, and a cafe whose owner decided to open it after discovering they had cancer, delving into and discussing a wide range of themes such as "death and aging," "luck, money, and work," and "hope for living." The dialogue extends to personal, real-life experiences, including the family debts they shouldered in their youth, how they currently face the daily reality of deceased family members, and episodes from when they discovered their own illnesses. They approach these serious, unavoidable themes in life with their own unique lightness, opening up unexpected perspectives. The unique ideas of these creative minds, scattered throughout their five conversations, slightly broaden the options for how to live when you are stopped in your tracks by anxiety, and gently support your back, telling you that "it's okay." As you read their laugh-out-loud stories about how they have intentionally chosen the "wrong" paths in their lives, you will find your shoulders relaxing and your outlook becoming more positive. This is a book of encouragement from the two of them to you. The cover and the body of the book also feature original illustrations drawn by Duncan! [Contents of the book] Introduction Theme 1: Death and Aging Front line of life: Tree-burial cemetery Theme 2: The Era of Young People Front line of life: Court Theme 3: Luck, Money, and Work Front line of life: Fortune telling Theme 4: Friends, Self, and Loneliness Front line of life: Psychiatric clinic Theme 5: Hope for Living Front line of life: Cancer patient cafe Afterword [Author Profiles] Duncan Comedian, Executive Director of TAP Inc. Born January 3, 1959, in Moroyama, Saitama Prefecture. After working as "Tatekawa Dankan," a disciple of master Danshi Tatekawa, he joined the Takeshi Gundan led by Beat Takeshi. In addition to being a comedian, he is active as an actor, broadcasting writer, and film director. His hobbies include baseball (a huge Hanshin Tigers fan; has been writing the "Tiger's Report Card" column for Sankei Sports for over 30 years) and golf. As an executive director of his agency, TAP, he also works hard to train young comedians. Osamu Suzuki Representative of Startup Factory Born April 25, 1972, in Chikura-cho (now Minamiboso City), Chiba Prefecture. He became a broadcasting writer at the age of 19 and has been creating various content for 32 years since. He retired from his career as a broadcasting writer and screenwriter on March 31, 2024, and currently serves as the representative of the B2C fund "Startup Factory," which he established. [Product Information] "Demo Daijobu, Soredemo Bokura wa Ikiteiku" Authored by Duncan and Osamu Suzuki - Release date: March 30, 2026 (Monday) *Release dates may vary in some regions - List price: 2,200 yen - Publisher: Tokyo News Service - Distributor: Kodansha Available at bookstores nationwide and online bookstores (Fujisan.co.jp, etc.). [Related Site] - Comprehensive information site for magazines, books, photo books, calendars, and other products published by Tokyo News Service TOKYO NEWS magazine&mook