
Catch Up on Asupresso’s Featured Stories for Early May!
In the 'Asupresso Digest,' we bring you a carefully curated selection of must-read articles. From the life stories of renowned figures to exciting new collaborations with a popular restaurant, this edition is packed with hot content perfect for the early summer season. Don't miss your chance to discover what's new on Asupresso!
Contents
- [People Press] Akiko Ohki's "My Awakening": Letting Go of Competition, Embracing Self-Care
- [News Press] A First Taste of Denny’s New Dishes Supervised by the Chef of Iida Shoten, Known as “Japan’s Most Unbookable Ramen Shop”
- [Group Press] Common Things Short Comics: A Body That Moves Unconsciously Even on Days Off
- [People Press] Because "I’m Not Alone," I Can Do My Job— Hoshino’s Story from Seven-Eleven Japan, Maebashi District Office
[People Press] Akiko Ohki's "My Awakening": Letting Go of Competition, Embracing Self-Care

In the serialized column My Awakening, special guests share personal stories of life-changing moments. In the fifth installment, author Akiko Ohki takes up her pen to share a time when she lost confidence as a writer, and how that journey led her to rediscover her true self.
[News Press] A First Taste of Denny’s New Dishes Supervised by the Chef of Iida Shoten, Known as “Japan’s Most Unbookable Ramen Shop”

This Event Report covers Seven & i Group events. We joined Seven & i Food Systems' May 7, 2025 media tasting for Denny's new summer menu, featuring two new Dandan Noodle dishes created with Iida Shoten—Japan's most hard-to-book ramen restaurant. Get a taste of what's coming with the "Ethnic Chilled Soy Dandan Noodles" (available from May 21) and "Dandan Noodles Neo" (available from July 9).
[Group Press] Common Things Short Comics: A Body That Moves Unconsciously Even on Days Off

"Common Things Short Comics" brings relatable everyday experiences within our group through short, lighthearted comics. In this episode, even off duty, this Seven-Eleven employee can't stop showing their professional instincts!
[People Press] Because "I’m Not Alone," I Can Do My Job— Hoshino’s Story from Seven-Eleven Japan, Maebashi District Office

"Work Styles in Several Colors" highlights the unique career journeys of Seven & i Group employees. In the second installment, we spotlight Hoshino, Accounting Assistant Manager at the Maebashi District Office of Seven-Eleven Japan. She likens her work style to the color “yellow”—what does that mean to her?
"Asupresso Digest" will continue to deliver a curated selection of recommended articles. Please look forward to it!
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