Acoustic Guitar Life Vol. 7 Feature 1: "Popcon," which ran alongside the Showa era, was youth itself. * "That time when Popcon existed..." A look back * "My Popcon Memories" - Akira Inaba, Hiroko Taniyama, Ippei Suzuki, Megumi Shiina, Kazuto Miura, Toshihiro Ito, Tetsuya Itami The "Popular Song Contest" (commonly known as Popcon) began in 1969 at the Nemu no Sato resort as a songwriting competition for amateurs. From here, the contest, which was the king of contests, produced countless talented musicians such as Yosui Inoue, Crystal King, Masanori Sera, Koji Tamaki, Miyuki Nakajima, and Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi. We look back at the history of Popcon and the passion of Popcon that still lives on today. "Popcon," which ran alongside the Showa era, was youth itself. * Essay: "That time when Popcon existed..." A look back * My Popcon Memories - Artist Comments * Akira Inaba, Hiroko Taniyama, Ippei Suzuki, Megumi Shiina, Kazuto Miura, Toshihiro Ito, Tetsuya Itami Introducing a collection of the hottest strings! * Acoustic guitar strings you'll want to try - Rintaro Okazaki Artist Interview * Brothers5 - Shun Komatsubara Custom guitars with a high-end feel at a low price, created by the new Ayers * Exploring the whole picture of the Ayers Custom Shop! Check out the manufacturer's recommended items * Introducing the latest and most noteworthy products Live Report * Nakashibetsu, Ebetsu Kousetsu Minami Concert Tour 2018 * "Omokage-iro no Sora" FingerPicking Day 2018 - Five-time winner! * Masaya Tsurumi Emergency Interview