December issue of Esquire Japan now on sale – Theme: “THE NEXT CLASSIC” –
Hearst Fujingaho Co., Ltd. Press Release: October 23, 2025 December issue of Esquire Japan on sale – Theme: “THE NEXT CLASSIC” – In addition to collaborating with the “Merry KOGEI Exhibition,” a project that connects traditional crafts to the future, a special Lamborghini edition will also be released at the same time!
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disappearing, to the future. Through custom-made crafts by four creators active around the world, we will introduce the beauty of the handiwork of modern artisans.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/8128/836/8128-836-76adee848b5fd0b3a210b1f811eaa87d-2740×1754.jpg photographed by Shunya Arai THE NEXT CLASSIC＿A beautiful story to be passed down to the future It seems we just can’t stand things that are just old. It seems he’s no longer satisfied. And of course, new things aren’t enough. What I’m really looking for right now is A product that will allow me to use time to my advantage, even in the future. “This is great!” I think it’s a product that will make me think to myself, “This is great!” Watches, fashion, fountain pens, cars,… All of them play a solid bassline of tradition, while playing a new sound, like a modern piano solo. Modern and heritage. When these two quietly and beautifully overlap, The journey of the next classic, the Next Classic, begins. We hope this feature will be a small key that opens the door to beautiful stories that will be passed down through the generations. We hope this feature will be a small key that opens the door to beautiful stories that will be passed down through the generations.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/8128/836/8128-836-42efd2a260f51ae67ad2eb915a6ed7b5-2740×1754.jpg Photograph by Xavier Tera Hidden power, a quiet desire to break through / Mitoma Kaoru Mitoma Kaoru is no slouch even in the English Premier League, the birthplace of soccer. He gives off a quiet and reserved impression, but in big matches, he excites the world with his incredible breakthrough power. What happens when this man, who could be called the new Japanese, wears the modern heritage of the traditional British brand Burberry? He gazes into the future with eyes that harbor a silent strength.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/8128/836/8128-836-25cfb13464453d3a9e9ace7d1587a190-1370×1754.jpg Japanese crafts ordered by famous people, that we want to pass on to the future “Merry KOGEI” project aims to rediscover and support Japanese crafts that are on the verge of disappearing. Esquire participated in the “Japanese Crafts Exhibition” in support of the event. Four internationally active individuals were asked what they would like to have custom-made in the “Japanese Crafts” category. Gold medalist Horigome Yuto, interested in tea, ordered a tea set. Sputniko! commissioned a decorative rush tatami art piece designed by one of his students. Narita Yusuke, who says his love of alcohol is interfering with his life, requested a sake cup to help him drink less. Nao, who loves to draw, had chrysanthemum flowers painted on a Yame lantern from her hometown of Kyushu. Now, as the digital world accelerates, it is time to focus on the tactile and warm craftsmanship of artisans, and connect Japan’s wonderful crafts to the future. In addition, the custom crafts created by the four artists through this project will be exhibited at the “Merry KOGEI Exhibition,” an event held at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu as part of “MIDTOWN YAESU CHRISTMAS 2025,” from Thursday, November 13th to Thursday, December 25th. The exhibition will feature an exhibition of craft works by approximately 60 groups, a craft market every weekend for six weeks, demonstrations where you can experience the skills of artisans, workshops, and more. Set in Yaesu, a town that has flourished as a “town of craftsmanship” since the Edo period, this special Christmas event will combine the beauty of handcrafts woven by modern artisans with the skills of various regions of Japan. MIDTOWN YAESU CHRISTMAS 2025 Period: November 13th (Thursday) to December 25th (Thursday), 2025 Location: Tokyo Midtown Yaesu 1F Galleria/Atrium
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/8128/836/8128-836-b36e249195bb007d91b0ba29b20f3c57-1370×1754.jpg Insatiable Desire – NCT Jungwoo Special Shoot NCT’s Jungwoo dreams of reaching a point where he can use his influence to spread a positive message. He has continued to hone himself, and even now he continues to aim for even greater heights without stopping. In this special feature, Jungwoo appears wearing the new TOD’S collection. The eight-page photo story captures his quiet passion and beautiful presence.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/8128/836/8128-836-527a2d154747fe178750719acb37ee01-2740×1754.jpg Photograph by Anton Corbijn U2’s Bono Talks About a New Challenge to Change the World Bono, frontman of the global rock band U2, has spent the past few years reflecting on his life and career. Now, after heart surgery and a “better voice,” he discusses his film project, his enthusiasm for working with his colleagues on new music, and his concerns about the current state of the world. – Other content ・Gentlemen and Young Men, Watches and Chess ・Handcrafting Wooden Fountain Pens ＿The Story of Stefan Fink ・Beautiful Circulation and Regeneration ＿Naotaro Moriyama ・The eternal time machine ・2025’s hottest beauty trends ・For those fighting sleepless nights
・One-of-a-kind wines like jewelry ・Philosophy in architecture ・Journals / Craig Mod, Noi Sawaragi, Masafumi Suzuki, Yuriko Takagi, Charlie Porter, Keiko Hamada, Sou Fujimoto Esquire Japan No.4 December 2025 【Release Date】Friday, October 31, 2025 【Sales Price】1,400 yen (tax included) 【Sales Locations】Bookstores nationwide, ELLE
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/8128/836/8128-836-af5072c7613acd16c2d45d994b08ce24-1910×365.jpg Released four times a year (February, April, August, October) on the last day of each month. Esquire, founded in the United States in 1933, is now a global media brand distributed in 20 countries and regions. Under the slogan “Man At His Best,” the Japanese edition of Esquire delivers high-quality content that seamlessly combines fashion, lifestyle, art, design, and journalism. Published four times a year, the magazine’s strengths lie in its reportage and interviews with top artists from various fields, in addition to fashion and watches. The digital edition also covers a wider range of topics, including technology and fitness. Esquire has a long history and continues to evolve alongside men who have a keen eye for the true essence and a high sense of beauty. Esquire Digital Instagram @esquirejapan X @esquirejapan Facebook @Esquire Japan YouTube [About Hearst Fujingaho] Hearst Fujingaho Co., Ltd. is part of Hearst, a global company headquartered in the United States that operates information, services, and media businesses in 40 countries around the world. Hearst Digital Japan Co., Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst Fujingaho Co., Ltd., established in 2016 to expand its digital business. Hearst operates a number of digital media outlets and publishes magazines related to fashion and lifestyle, including Fujingaho, which was first published in 1905, as well as ELLE, 25ans, Harper’s BAZAAR, and Esquire. Its e-commerce business, including ELLE SHOP, has also grown into a major source of revenue. In recent years, the company has integrated its content creation expertise with digital and data, launching HEARST made, which provides total support for client companies’ marketing activities, and HEARST Data Solutions, which provides data-driven brand marketing support. The company has also acquired ISO 14001 certification and practices
sustainability-conscious management.