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October 2026
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Oct12
ZINE Fest: Literature - Poetry and Diaries - (Osaka) Unofficial
Monday, October 12, 2026 11:00〜16:00A ZINE event held at Osaka City Central Public Hall, themed on poetry and diaries. General admission is from 11:00 to 16:00; admission fee is ¥500. Please note that consecutive exhibition with the December ZINE Fest Osaka is not allowed. -
Oct10
ZINE Fest Kumamoto Unofficial
Saturday, October 10, 2026 11:00〜16:00ZINE Fest to be held in Kumamoto on October 10, 2026. The venue is the Kumamoto City International Exchange Hall, 6th floor. General admission is 11:00–16:00; admission fee is 500 yen. Approximately 100 exhibitors are planned, and exhibitor applications are being accepted (fees vary by exhibition plan). Exhibitors are required to cooperate with event operations, and payments are non-refundable. There are rules regarding load-in and sales. -
Oct8
Miri-shira Reading Group — "I Haven't Read It" (I'll Admit It Even If It's Awkward Now!)
Thursday, October 8, 2026 19:00〜20:30Tell us about a book you know absolutely nothing about. A reading group where participants imaginatively share and discuss plot summaries of books they haven't actually read.4 participants -
Oct6
Relaxed Book Club — Share the One Book That Changed Your Life. Would you like to introduce the book that changed your life?
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 19:00〜20:30Host: Tete This is a book club hosted by Tete who wants it to be a relaxed, fun time rather than a formal book presentation. The theme this time is "The One Book That Changed Your Life" — tell us which book changed your life!3 participants -
Oct4
Machi no ZINE Fest & INDIE MARKET 2026 Night Market at Han-Ama Central Park Unofficial
Sunday, October 4, 2026 15:00〜20:00An outdoor night market presented by Machi no ZINE Fest & INDIE MARKET. Held at the Central Park in front of Hanshin Amagasaki Station from 15:00–20:00. In addition to ZINEs, art, handmade goods, and used books, there will be food trucks, workshops, and performances. Exhibitors wanted (booth fee: Half ¥2,000 / Wide ¥3,000). -
Oct4
ZINE Fest Iwate Unofficial
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Oct4
Bungaku Flea Market Fukuoka 12 Unofficial
Sunday, October 4, 2026 11:00〜16:00Event time: To be confirmed1 participants -
Oct4
Queer Feminist Zine Fest (QFZF) Unofficial
Sunday, October 4, 2026 00:00–The Queer Feminist–themed zine event “Queer Feminist Zine Fest (QFZF)” will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at the A Dashwork Creative Center in Osaka. Details on the date, time, and venue will be posted on the blog; calls for exhibitors and organizing committee members will be announced on social media and the website as they become available. -
Oct2
Nagoya Station West Tanka Reading Group — Featured Book: Shuta Fujii's First Tanka Collection "Perspective"
Friday, October 2, 2026 19:00〜20:30This session of the tanka reading group will focus on Shuta Fujii's first tanka collection, Perspective. The host is tanka poet Satsuki Suzuki. Please bring a copy of the collection on the day.9 participants -
September 2026
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Sep29
Tonight's Book Club with You — vol.1 Theme: Cookbooks
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 19:00〜20:30Do you have a cookbook that's indispensable, a favorite you can't put down? Share your top-recommended recipes you want everyone to know, recipes you'd like to try next, and lovely cookbooks. Bring your cookbooks and let's talk about cooking. The host is Chiharu.1 participants -
Sep27
Let's Eat! ZINE Yokocho in TOTTEI PARK (Hungry ZINE / Delicious ZINE) (Day 2) Unofficial
Sunday, September 27, 2026 11:00〜19:00A food-focused ZINE event held at TOTTEI PARK in Kobe. Kansai's food-related zines, used books, and paper goods will gather; held concurrently with the food event “Manpuku Festival.” Open daily 11:00–19:00, rain or shine. Exhibitors must pay for booths (1 booth: ¥3,000). -
Sep27
ZINE Fest Kyoto Unofficial
Sunday, September 27, 2026 11:00〜16:004 participants -
Sep26
Children Deprived of the Right to Dream — Talk Event Commemorating the Publication of 'Children on Provisional Release: Targets of Japan First'
Saturday, September 26, 2026 18:30〜20:00Journalist Shinichi Ikeo, an editorial board member of the Chunichi Shimbun (Tokyo bureau), will be invited to commemorate the publication of his latest book, 'Children on Provisional Release: Targets of Japan First'. Through his reporting on children and their families who, despite being born and raised in Japan, are not permitted by national and local governments to live in Japan because they lack residence status—and therefore cannot envision future dreams—we will hear in detail about the realities and problems of Japan's immigration policies.8 participants -
Sep26
Kuidaore-yō ZINE Yokocho in TOTTEI PARK (Hunger ZINE / Tasty ZINE) (Day 1) Unofficial
Saturday, September 26, 2026 11:00〜19:00A food-focused ZINE event held at TOTTEI PARK in Kobe. Kansai-based food ZINEs, used books and paper goods will be on display; the event runs concurrently with the food event "Manpuku Festival." Open daily 11:00–19:00, rain or shine. Exhibitors are charged for booths (¥3,000 per booth). -
Sep26
ZINE Fest Tokyo Unofficial
Saturday, September 26, 2026 12:00〜17:00ZINE Fest Tokyo is a zine event held on September 26, 2026, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Taito Hall in Asakusa. Admission: ¥500, 12:00–17:00. There is detailed information for exhibitors such as booth details and move-in restrictions, prohibited items for sale (erotic/gore content, specific political or religious assertions, consignment sales, etc.), and operational cooperation (staff assignments on the day). Photos taken at the venue may be posted on social media. -
Sep26
Creative Show-and-Tell
Saturday, September 26, 2026 13:00〜17:00Circle participation (one table) ¥2500 An event for showing off and selling each person's original works. I don't expect this to be a profitable event. Be kind to one another. We're all different and all wonderful! It is primarily intended for doujinshi and zines, but goods are also allowed. Novels, essays, poetry collections, comics, or illustrations with commentary are all welcome. Commercially distributed books may be brought as well, but please obtain permission from publishers yourself. This event starts with participants arranging tables and chairs along the walls themselves and ends with returning the room to its original conference layout. It is not a fully prepared event where the venue is set up in advance. Please be aware of this. One table equals one booth. Up to three chairs may be used. You may split one booth among multiple people. Adult content is allowed as long as there are no explicit sexual expressions on the cover. If you're concerned, please get in touch. The location is Small Meeting Room 1004 at Winc Aichi. It is accessible from Nagoya Station via an underground passage. Please note there is one set of stairs on the underground route. There are only five slots for courier delivery, so please plan on carrying items in by hand. Outbound shipments can be sent from the baggage office on the 18th floor. See the PDF below for details. https://www.winc-aichi.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/tenimotsuazukari.pdf -
Sep26
Community ZINE Fest & INDIE MARKET 2026 — Music and Architecture at Seishin Chuo Hall Unofficial
Saturday, September 26, 2026 11:30〜17:00A ZINE event themed around music and architecture. It will be held on September 26, 2026, from 11:30 to 17:00 at Seishin Chuo Hall (1-1 Mikatadai, Nishi-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture). Exhibitor displays, workshops, DJs and more are planned. Exhibition booths are available for a fee (half/wide, etc.). Free admission. -
Sep25
2nd Ekinishi Yunagi Tanka Gathering
Friday, September 25, 2026 19:00〜20:30A tanka gathering hosted by tanka poet Miyako Asai. This event is open to tanka beginners and to those who have never tried composing tanka before. If you will participate, please compose one tanka and send it by email to [email protected] by September 24. The theme is free. Please note that drinks will not be sold on the day, so bring your own beverages.3 participants -
Sep20
Apabook Market 2026: Unearthed — My Words Unofficial
Sunday, September 20, 2026 11:00〜16:30Apabook Market 2026 is a book fair held at Yokohama Apartment in Yokohama. The theme is 'Unearthing Words'. It will take place on September 20 from 11:00 to 16:30. The director is Ayumu Yuzuhara, a tanka poet and owner of a bookstore shelf. Several vendors, talks, and exhibitions are planned.1 participants -
Sep19
Poetry Reading with Yodaka Some
Saturday, September 19, 2026 19:00〜20:30A gathering for readings of Yodaka Some's original poems and conversation.2 participants -
Sep1▼Sep16
Special Exhibition 🎀 Sweet Me (Illustration Exhibition) Sep 1–16
Tuesday, September 1, 2026〜Wednesday, September 16, 2026Under the theme "Sweet Me," this exhibition presents illustrations that depict small moments of happiness in daily life and the feeling of cherishing oneself. The gentle, warm artworks express the comfort of everyday moments and the joy of being surrounded by the things you love. -
Sep14
First Tanka Gathering at a Bookstore
Monday, September 14, 2026 18:00〜19:30This is an event for beginners interested in tanka and tanka gatherings. We will each compose a tanka on the theme "Library / Librarian" and bring it to the meeting. On the day, everyone will anonymously share the tanka they wrote and give comments and impressions. Fee: 500 JPY (includes self-service café) Capacity: 6 people What to bring: Writing utensils Venue: Zoroku Kohan 〒460-0017 Room 24, 2F, Flower Center North Bldg., 1-9-13 Matsubara, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0017, Japan 8-minute walk from Osu Kannon Station 16-minute walk from Kamimaezu Station Bicycle parking available If you are coming by car, please use nearby coin-operated parking lots. How to apply: Please sign up via Zindies first. By September 10, compose one tanka on the theme "Library / Librarian" and send it to the address below. ⚫︎Submission destination (where to send your tanka): Organizer Koji Fujisaka's X account DM (https://x.com/kojifuji) ※Has been writing tanka for 10 months. ⚫︎Submission deadline: September 10 You do not need to include the words "library" or "libr ary" in your tanka as long as it fits the theme. We aim to make this a fun meeting where beginners can enjoy tanka. We look forward to your participation.4 participants -
Sep13
Bungaku Flea Market Osaka 14 Unofficial
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Sep6
ZINE Festival Yamanashi Unofficial
Sunday, September 6, 2026 11:00〜16:00 -
Jul25▼Sep5
Potluck Artbook Fair 2026 Unofficial
Saturday, July 25, 2026〜Saturday, September 5, 2026A book fair held at Minatomachi POTLUCK BUILDING in Minatomachi, Nagoya. The event focuses on printed media such as artists' books, monographs, and zines, with exhibitions and consignment sales. A call for entries is open (no participation or consignment fee); application deadline: June 9, 2026. The fair runs from July 25 to September 5, 2026. Free admission. -
Sep5
ZINE Fest: Animals Unofficial
Saturday, September 5, 2026 11:00〜16:001 participants -
August 2026
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Aug29
ZINE Festival Ibaraki Unofficial
Saturday, August 29, 2026 11:00〜16:00 -
Aug23
Kusamura Summer Festival
Sunday, August 23, 2026 10:00〜17:00We will hold an in-store event with zine creators and handmade artists setting up booths. This is a two-day event on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23. Manila Books & Gift, which carries overseas zines, and moku-zakka, who makes wooden goshuin-cho (temple-stamp notebooks), will also hold pop-up shops. The pop-ups will be held from Tuesday, August 18 through Sunday, August 23. While browsing the shop, please also check out the zine and handmade creators' booths! -
Aug23
ZINE Fest Niigata Unofficial
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Aug22
ZINE Festival Saitama @ Urawa PARCO Unofficial
Saturday, August 22, 2026 10:00〜18:00 -
Aug22
Kusamura Summer Festival
Saturday, August 22, 2026 10:00〜17:00We will hold an in-store pop-up event featuring zine creators and handmade artists. It's a two-day event on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23. There will also be pop-ups by Manila Books & Gift, which carries overseas zines, and moku-zakka, which produces wooden goshuin-cho (temple stamp books). The pop-ups will run from Tuesday, August 18 through Sunday, August 23. While browsing the store, please take a look at the zine and handmade creators' booths! -
Aug15
Tokai Tanka Anthology 2026 'Uta no Tane' Editors' Afterword Talk Event
Saturday, August 15, 2026 18:00〜20:30"We wanted to provide a venue for people with a short history of composing tanka to present!" This project started from that passionate desire. Two tanka poets who were responsible for planning, editing, and publishing will talk about their motivations. Speakers are Satsuki Suzuki and Bunchō Nagai, with guest Hiroyuki Ogiwara. Please note the event's end time may be subject to change.20 participants -
Aug15
Noran Nijino Talk & Signing — Publication Celebration for Newest Work 'Akari no Tomoru Hello' (Sakurayama-sha)
Saturday, August 15, 2026 14:00〜15:30Noran Nijino, who made a striking major debut with 'Sono Humming wa 7' at KADOKAWA. Her new book, 'Akari no Tomoru Hello', which the author says is her favorite work, has been published by her local Nagoya publisher Sakurayama-sha. To commemorate the publication, we will hold an author talk and signing event. On the day there will be a reading by Tomoko Shio. Please look forward to it.12 participants -
Aug11
ImaZINE Unofficial
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 11:00〜16:00The official website of ImaZINE. It posts announcements about the event, including the event overview, volunteer recruitment, information for exhibitors, and calls for participants for the novel-writing workshop "Jarebon". -
Aug8▼Aug9
The 16th BOOK MARKET Unofficial
Saturday, August 8, 2026〜Sunday, August 9, 2026A book event held at Asakusa's Taito-kan 7th floor on August 8–9, 2026 (10:00–17:00). About 63 booths and 77 companies (publishers and bookstores) from across the country will exhibit at this book festival. Purchase three or more books to receive a novelty illustrated eco bag (limited quantities). -
Aug4
Some Yodaka — Snack-Munching Tanka Gathering
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 19:00〜20:30Would you like to chat about tanka while snacking with Some Yodaka? If you'd like to participate, please compose one tanka and send it to our X account @NBC_horiebldg or by email to [email protected] by August 3.3 participants -
Aug2
ZINE Fest Literature: Poetry and Diaries Unofficial
Sunday, August 2, 2026 11:00〜16:00Held jointly with ZINE Fest Photography1 participants -
Aug2
ZINE Fest Photography Unofficial
Sunday, August 2, 2026 11:00〜16:00Held at the same venue as ZINE Fest Literature – Poetry and Diaries. https://note.com/bookcultureclub/n/n77dd4363d56d -
Aug2
Literary Flea Market Kagawa 3 Unofficial
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Aug1
[Sign language interpretation available] Talking about libraries and bookstores — Shugo Noguchi ✖︎ Koji Fujisaka: This library is more than just a place to borrow books — Reading accessibility can save bookstores
Saturday, August 1, 2026 18:30〜20:30Shugo Noguchi, a leading researcher on reading accessibility at Aoyama Gakuin University (Library and Information Science), and Koji Fujisaka, a former library director turned bookseller who helped realize libraries that are more than just places to borrow books together with citizens and librarians, will have an in-depth conversation about the possibilities of libraries that can only be understood through practice and the potential reading accessibility brings to books.18 participants -
Aug1
4th Nagoya Station West Literary Marche
Saturday, August 1, 2026 12:00〜17:30This is the 4th Nagoya Station West Literary Marche. The exhibitors this time are as follows (in no particular order): Humming Kenkyujo Konya wa Koko de Shiori o Hon no Umimeru Saraba Dotoku koboshiyasan Kuragesha Seihitsudo Nagoya SF Anthology Those are the exhibitors. The venue is ナゴヤブックセンター, 2nd floor, Gallery N2. -
Aug1
Kotonoha Nagoya Literary Contest — Submission Peer Review Meeting
[Special Peer Review Meeting] We have organized a peer-review session for submissions to the literary contest "Kotonoha Nagoya" ✨ Open to residents of the Tokai region 🉑 The Inukai Creative Workshop produced last year's prize winners 🙌 Recommended for people like this: ✅ You feel uncertain or have questions when writing alone ✅ You want to boost your motivation toward the deadline ✅ You want to experience a peer review session ✅ You want to meet fellow creators ✅ You're a first-timer but want to apply! Let's all enjoy the midsummer special peer review session ✨✨ Peer review sessions will be held on August 1 and 15 (two days). Because we value careful revision, it's preferable to attend both days if possible, but one-day participation is also fine. 📩 [email protected] For contest submissions, please check the application guidelines on the official website. Kotonoha Nagoya official site ⬇️ https://kotonoha.nagoya-bungei.com -
July 2026
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Jul26
Eki ZINE
Sunday, July 26, 2026 11:00〜17:00More than just reading — a new way to enjoy a station. On Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Musububa in Shapo Ichikawa, we will hold the indie zine market "Eki ZINE"! At the venue, you'll find a variety of distinctive zines themed around food, hands-on experiences, and local character. What deep worlds await are part of the surprise — come to the venue on the day to find out♪ You're sure to find a zine that will make your everyday life more interesting, one you'll want to tell someone about. Come add a new page to your knowledge! Please use #EkiZINE for impressions on social media and for posts introducing zines you purchased! Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026 Time: 11:00 - 17:00 Admission: Free Place: 1F Musububa, Shapo Ichikawa (5-second walk from Ichikawa Station) Organizer: Eki ZINE Executive Committee (planning cooperation: Iroha Ken · Iroha Niwarabi) -
Jul26
ZINE Square Kyoto Unofficial
Sunday, July 26, 2026 11:00〜16:00The first ZINE sales event, "ZINE Square", will be held at Miyakomesse in Kyoto. July 26, 2026, 11:00–16:00. Free admission. A reading/sample corner will be available. Vendor applications via STORES. -
Jul12▼Jul25
Cute Back Alley Unofficial
Sunday, July 12, 2026〜Saturday, July 25, 2026* Closed on Thursdays; on the final day open until 16:00 * Number of exhibited works is negotiable (varies depending on wall displays and table/platform displays) * Participation fee (exhibition fee): ¥10,000 (commission on sold works: 30%) -
Jul20
Literature Flea Market Sapporo 11 Unofficial
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Jul20
The 2nd Jimbocho ZINE Fair Unofficial
The 2nd Jimbocho ZINE Fair held in Jimbocho. An event gathering unique publications such as zines, little presses, and art books. It will take place at Ochanomizu Sora City Conference Center on July 20, 2026, from 11:00–18:00. Free admission. -
Jul20
ZINE Fest Matsuyama Unofficial
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Jul20
Town ZINE Fest & INDIE MARKET in Kobe Futaba (day 2) Unofficial
Monday, July 20, 2026 10:00〜15:00 -
Jul19
U-ZINE Library 2026 Summer
Sunday, July 19, 2026 12:30〜17:30We will hold a consignment sale of ZINES (self-published booklets) using the space at the share-type bookstore HONBAKO Kyoto Uji. This event is a consignment sale, so exhibitors do not need to be present at the venue on the day. ※On 7/19 there will be a small number of booth exhibitors. If you can’t travel to the venue but want people in Kyoto to pick up your work, want to leave your work while visiting Kyoto, or are interested in share-type bookstores, please feel free to participate. -
Jul19
ZINE Fest Nara Unofficial
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Jul19
Town ZINE Fest & INDIE MARKET in Kobe Futaba (day1) Unofficial
Sunday, July 19, 2026 10:00〜15:00 -
Jul18
Ekinishi Small Tanka Gathering — Theme: Nagoya
Saturday, July 18, 2026 19:00〜20:30This is a tanka gathering for beginners. The host is Chiharu Itō, supported by Satsuki Suzuki. If you would like to participate, please compose one tanka on the theme 'Nagoya' in advance (it's OK whether or not you explicitly include 'Nagoya' in the poem) and email it to [email protected] ⇨ Please send your email to the Ekinishi Small Tanka Gathering (by July 10).3 participants -
Jul18
U-ZINE Library 2026summer
Saturday, July 18, 2026 12:30〜18:30We will hold a consignment sale for ZINEs (self-published booklets) using the space at the share-type bookstore HONBAKO Kyoto Uji. This event is a consignment sale, so exhibitors do not need to be present at the venue on the day. If you can't come because you live far away but want people in Kyoto to pick up your work, if you'd like to leave your work on consignment while visiting Kyoto, or if you're interested in share-type bookstores, please feel free to participate. -
Jul18
ZINE Fest Akita Unofficial
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Jul18
Literary Creative Writing — Private Lessons
A well-received literary creative writing class since 2025. While the group critique-style workshop continues, the 1-DAY, 45-minute private lessons that started in May have scheduled dates in July 🙌 We’ve received positive feedback from students who have used the lessons so far 🥰 The location is LBIO, the bookstore in Kita-ku, Nagoya that has been supporting us. Dates are set for July 7 and July 18. ✅ Have you written something but aren’t sure if it’s good? ✅ Prefer a private lesson to a group critique? ✅ Want quick advice in a short time? ✅ Want to use it as motivation to meet a deadline? ✅ Want consultation about contests, zine production, or publishing? These lessons are for you. No restrictions on literary genre 💡 Repeat participants who previously attended the workshop are very welcome 💡 💎 No prior manuscript submission is required, but if your manuscript is 10 pages or more we will need time to pre-read it, so please consult in advance. (Pre-reading is available for an additional fee.) 💎 Private lessons take place during the shared bookstore’s opening hours, so there will be people coming and going. Please understand. 💎 Payment on the day by cash or PayPay. 🖋️ For inquiries and applications, please DM Inukai on Instagram or email [email protected] with your preferred date(s) and the genre of your manuscript. -
Jul17
U-ZINE Library 2026summer
Friday, July 17, 2026 14:00〜20:00We will hold a consignment sale of zines (self-published booklets) by borrowing the space of the share-type bookstore "HONBAKO Kyoto Uji". This event is a consignment-sales format, so exhibitors do not need to be present at the venue on the day. If you can’t make it to the venue because you live far away but want people in Kyoto to pick up your work, if you’d like to leave your work while visiting Kyoto, or if you are interested in share-type bookstores, please feel free to participate. -
Jul11
ZINE Fest Tokyo Unofficial
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Jul7
Literary Creative Writing — One-on-One Lessons
This literary creative writing workshop, popular since 2025, continues its critique-style classes, and starting in May we began 1‑DAY, 45-minute private lessons. The July dates have been decided 🙌 We've received lovely feedback from students who've used the lessons so far 🥰 The location is the bookstore LBIO in Kita Ward, Nagoya, where we are always grateful for their support. Sessions are scheduled for July 7 and July 18. ✅ I wrote something — is this okay? ✅ I prefer a private lesson rather than the group critique ✅ I want quick advice in a short time ✅ I want to use it as motivation for a deadline ✅ I want consultation about submissions, zine production, or publishing These are the kind of people this is for. Any literary genre is welcome 💡 Repeat participants who previously joined the workshop are also very welcome 💡 💎 You do not need to submit your manuscript in advance, but if your manuscript is more than 10 sheets of genkō yōshi (manuscript paper), we will need time for pre-reading, so please consult in advance. (Pre-reading is available for an additional fee.) 💎 Private lessons take place during the shared bookstore's opening hours, so there will be people coming and going. Please be aware. 💎 Payment by cash or PayPay on the day. 🖋️ For inquiries and applications, please DM Inukai on Instagram or email [email protected] with your preferred date and the genre of your manuscript. -
Jul5
ZINE Fest Kanazawa Unofficial
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Jul4
ZINE Fest Tochigi Unofficial
Saturday, July 4, 2026 11:00〜16:00 -
June 2026
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Jun28
ZINE Fest Sendai Unofficial
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Jun28
Hajimete-zukuri Market
Sunday, June 28, 2026 11:00〜16:00An event where you can enjoy and purchase handmade books (ZINE), illustration/photo books, and handmade items from 50 exhibitors on the spot. In recent years, watching the news and social media has increasingly left people feeling down. Precisely because of times like these, there is great meaning in not just receiving information but in creating something new, appreciating the works that are born, and enjoying them. Also, I think places full of the feeling "I love this!" are wonderful. We've prepared that kind of happiness you can experience at the venue. Please come and visit us! -
Jun28
U-ZINE Workshop
Sunday, June 28, 2026 13:00〜16:00We will borrow the space of the share-style bookstore "HONBAKO Kyoto Uji" in Uji, Kyoto, to hold a workshop where participants actually create ZINEs (small booklets produced by individuals or groups). For detailed information, please see the application page. Thank you. -
Jun28
Omoshiro Doujinshi Bazaar @ Osaka Unofficial
Sunday, June 28, 2026 11:00〜15:30The first Osaka edition of "Omoshiro Doujinshi Bazaar", an exhibition and sales event specializing in indie books and information-oriented doujinshi. Date and time: June 28, 2026, 11:00–15:30. Venue: Nishi-Umeda, Mainichi Building Umeda M Hall. Free admission. Secondary exhibitor recruitment is full (additional openings may be possible from the cancellation waiting list). -
Jun27
Stationery Market (11th) Unofficial
Saturday, June 27, 2026 11:00〜16:30The 11th market event focused on stationery. Held on June 27, 2026 at the Large Exhibition Hall of Ota City Industrial Plaza PiO in Tokyo. Features many exhibitors, workshops, a venue-wide puzzle orienteering, a sticker exchange event, and more. Multiple advance and same-day ticket types are available. -
Jun27
Setouchi Dou ZINE Festival #1
Saturday, June 27, 2026 11:30〜16:00 -
Jun27
ZINE Festival: Travel and Food Unofficial
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Jun27
ZINE-Making Workshop Together — "Ichigo no Techō vol.4"
Workshop announcement 📢 A workshop to create a ZINE together ＼ Ichigo no Techō vol.4 ／ A one-time ZINE made by newcomers We'll get together and each person will create one handwritten page! So far we've published vol.0–3, and after receiving requests to join, we're holding vol.4! This time's theme is “My Recommendation” Recommended books, snacks, meals, places… You can dig deep into one thing, make a ranking, or use illustrations or text — all are OK! Feel free to express yourself on one page 📝 ✔︎ I'm interested in ZINEs but don't really know much about them ✔︎ I want to try making a ZINE but making a whole book feels like a high hurdle ✔︎ I like writing diaries or planners This workshop is recommended for people like that! The experience of having your own writing actually sold lets you feel like an author — it's a popular project. We look forward to your participation 🌸 …………………… 🗓️ Sat, Jun 27, 2026 10:30–12:00 📍 Butakoya Books (@books_butakoya) 2-minute walk from Honkasadera Station (Meitetsu), Minami-ku, Nagoya 💰 Participation fee: ¥1,500 👥 Capacity: About 5 people 🎒 What to bring: Ballpoint pen, writing tools, colored pens or colored pencils, etc. 🎁 Participants will receive one completed ZINE as a gift! Additional copies are ¥100 off! Reserve via Zinedies or by Instagram DM * The participation fee has been revised. It covers editing, materials, printing, venue fees, etc. for producing the ZINE, so we appreciate your understanding and cooperation. ………………… This workshop date is also the final day of Yukoro's solo exhibition!! Please enjoy that as well 🐥🍮✨ -
Jun27
Creative Writing Class — Private Lesson
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Jun21
6th Tamagawa BOOK Flea Market (Day 2) Unofficial
An event for book lovers held at Tamagawa Takashimaya S.C. West Building 1F Arena Hall on June 20 (Sat) and June 21 (Sun) from 11:00–17:00 (last admission 16:30). More than 100 booths will participate across the two days. Enjoy a special pop-up by PASSAGE by ALLREVIEWS, a collaborative bookstore from Jinbocho, workshops making book tools using leather and knitting, and a food truck serving coffee and baked goods. -
Jun21
Literary Flea Market Iwate 11 Unofficial
Sunday, June 21, 2026 11:00〜16:00 -
Jun21
ZINE Fest Okinawa Unofficial
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Jun20
6th Tamagawa BOOK Flea Market (Day 1) Unofficial
An event for book lovers held at the Tamagawa Takashimaya S.C. West Building 1F Arena Hall on June 20 (Sat) and June 21 (Sun) from 11:00 to 17:00 (last admission 16:30). Over 100 booths will be participating across the two days. Enjoy a special appearance by PASSAGE by ALLREVIEWS, a cooperative bookstore from Jimbocho, book-tool-making workshops (leatherwork and knitting), and food trucks serving coffee and baked goods.1 participants -
Jun20
ZINE Fest: Travel & Food - Western Japan Unofficial
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Jun20
Make an Original Notebook with Hand-Binding and Collage
Would you like to make an original notebook using hand-binding? [For children] For kindergarten seniors and elementary school students and up A5 (portrait), 24 pages. Inside pages: two types — plain and lined. You can choose the color of the thread and the cover paper! Since the binding is done by threading without needles, even children can make it safely 🍀 [For adults] A6 (portrait), 32–40 pages. Inside pages: three types — plain, lined, and grid. You can choose the thread color and the cover paper’s material and color! Binding is done using needle and thread. Cover design: You may follow the reference design, arrange it your way, or create a completely original cover! ✔︎ For people who love paper ✔︎ For people who enjoy making things ✔︎ For people who want to try making a hand-bound ZINE This workshop is recommended for you! We look forward to your participation 😌 ……………… 🗓️ Sat, Jun 20, 2026 13:30–15:30 📍 Yumetsuna Base (@yumetuna_b) 2F-D Nakasugi Bldg., 4-4 Yanagihara 4-chome, Kita-ku, Nagoya 👥 Capacity: 6 💰 Fee (materials included; tools provided) Adults: ¥1,800 Children: ¥1,300 -
Jun16
Private Creative Writing Lessons
We regularly hold literary creative writing workshops in Nagoya. Currently, the group critique-style classes (two classes) are full, but we are offering private lessons. Some slots are already taken, but there are still openings. ○ You’ve written a manuscript for a ZINE or for submissions to open calls and would like someone to give you feedback. ○ You prefer one-on-one lessons rather than group critique sessions. ○ You want the motivation that a deadline provides. If any of the above applies to you, please consider joining 🙏 -
Jun13▼Jun14
HDC Kobe BOOK EVENT: Books, Coffee and Chairs Unofficial
Saturday, June 13, 2026〜Sunday, June 14, 2026A two-day book event held at HDC Kobe. It features a book market by popular bookstores and publishers, an exhibition and sale of chairs ideal for reading, a café where you can enjoy coffee paired with books, and a mobile bookstore (BOOK CAR). The venue is the B1F Station Plaza and the 1F Front Plaza. -
Jun13▼Jun14
Paper Expo in Sapporo Unofficial
Saturday, June 13, 2026〜Sunday, June 14, 20266/13 10:00-17:00, 6/14 10:00-16:00 Also held concurrently with Nuno-haku (Fabric Expo). Not primarily focused on zines. -
Jun13
ZINE STATION in TOME (Jinsute) Unofficial
Saturday, June 13, 2026 10:00〜15:00A zine festival starting in Tome: "ZINE STATION in TOME (Jinsute)". A small cultural festival where people who draw, write, make, talk, and view will gather is scheduled to be held at Hoshikuzudo on June 13. Further updates to follow. -
Jun5▼Jun7
Hontsuzuki Mie 2026 Unofficial
Friday, June 5, 2026〜Sunday, June 7, 2026Open until 8:00 PM on Saturdays only. -
Jun7
3rd ZINE TRIAL Kawasaki (ZINE TRIAL) Unofficial
Sunday, June 7, 2026 11:00〜17:00A zine event themed around vehicles and railways: the 3rd ZINE TRIAL Kawasaki. It will be held on Sunday, June 7, from 11:00 to 17:00 at Kosei HOUSE (Kashimada, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki). There will be in-person sales, consignments, a free-paper rack, and a book café corner. Exhibitor applications are now open. -
Jun7
Literary Fest Mie #02 (day 3) Unofficial
Sunday, June 7, 2026 10:00〜17:001 participants -
Jun7
Setomachi Book Marche Vol.4 Unofficial
Sunday, June 7, 2026 10:30〜16:30Announcement calling for vendors for “Setomachi Book Marche Vol.4,” to be held at multiple venues in Seto City. The event will include a bookstore market featuring bookstores, second-hand bookshops and independent sellers; a Hitohako small bookstore market; and a ZINE market. The event date is June 7, 2026. Information is provided on vendor slots (including 13 slots for ZINE creators / general slots, etc.), booth sizes, and participation fees. First-come, first-served. -
Jun6
Mie Literary Festival #02 (Day 2) Unofficial
Saturday, June 6, 2026 10:00〜17:001 participants -
Jun6
The 3rd Nishiyama BOOK Arcade Unofficial
Saturday, June 6, 2026 11:00〜16:00A flea-market–style book event held at Nishiyama Shopping Street where bookstores, zine creators, and general participants set up stalls. Booths are limited to approximately 25 groups on a first-come, first-served basis. There are two types of booth spaces, and items sold are primarily books (other goods are allowed if roughly half of a stall's offerings are books). The event will go ahead in light rain; it will be canceled in severe weather.1 participants -
Jun5
Literary Festival Mie #02 (Day 1) Unofficial
Friday, June 5, 2026 10:00〜17:00 -
May29▼May31
3rd Pages | Fukuoka Art Book Fair Unofficial
Friday, May 29, 2026〜Sunday, May 31, 2026Date & Time: Friday, May 29, 2026 — 12:00-17:00 Saturday, May 30 – Sunday, May 31, 2026 — 10:00-17:00 -
May30▼May31
Art Book Osaka 2026 Unofficial
Saturday, May 30, 2026〜Sunday, May 31, 2026 -
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May31
ZINE Fest Kagoshima Unofficial
Sunday, May 31, 2026 11:00〜16:00 -
May30
Talk Event Celebrating the Launch of the Culture & Health Magazine '(un)cured'
Saturday, May 30, 2026 18:00〜19:00We will hold a launch talk event for the culture and health magazine '(un)cured', which debuts on March 31, 2025! We will welcome Yoshihito Tokuda, the publisher of (un)cured and a general practitioner, who will talk about the background to publishing (un)cured and about initiatives by Kuwakuwa Kikaku, which is active under the theme 'a clinic you want to drop by.' ▼To apply, please use the URL below https://forms.gle/wuorm8BZN6BY6YbG6 -
May30
Paper Summit 2026 Unofficial
Saturday, May 30, 2026 10:00〜18:00Announcement of the confirmed holding of Paper Summit 2026. The event will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Osaka Merchandise Mart Building (OMM Building), Grand Hall B. Please note that the date and venue have been significantly changed from last year. -
May30
［MARKET］by DRUNK on PAGES Unofficial
Saturday, May 30, 2026 12:00〜16:00A market event themed 'Let's learn about ZINE', featuring around 20 vendor booths, a papercraft workshop by POLYFIG using ZINE unfolding diagrams, talks by zine creators, and behind-the-scenes stories from organizer Rerere Fuji.1 participants -
May30
Private Creative Writing Lesson
We hold regular creative writing workshops in Nagoya. The group critique classes are currently full (two classes), but private lessons will be held on May 12 and 30. These are 1-day lessons; each session is 45 minutes. There are three slots per day; some have already been booked, but there are still openings. ○ If you have a manuscript for a ZINE or for a public call and would like someone to give you feedback. ○ If you prefer a private lesson rather than a group critique. ○ If you need the motivation of a deadline. If any of the above applies to you, please consider joining 🙏 -
May28
Two Book Nerds Talk Big! A Talk on the Love of Reading with Henri Ohara and Ruko & Book Signing
Thursday, May 28, 2026 19:00〜20:30This is a talk event where book lovers Henri Ohara and Ruko talk at length about their love of reading. Enjoy the conversation between the two, who read widely across genres. After the event there will be a signing session with both of them.10 participants -
May24
13th BOOK DAY Toyama (Day 2) Unofficial
Sunday, May 24, 2026 10:00〜17:00A book event held at Toyama Station. Over two days, a market brings together secondhand bookstores, new releases and little presses, records, food & drink, and artist booths from mainly the Hokuriku region as well as Tokai, Kansai, and Tokyo. Free admission. -
May24
Talk Event Celebrating the Publication of 'Can Lives Be Saved by "What If"? — Introduction to Causal Inference'
Sunday, May 24, 2026 16:00〜17:00To commemorate the publication on May 20, 2026 of the book 'Can Lives Be Saved by "What If"? — Introduction to Causal Inference' (Kobunsha Shinsho), we will hold a talk event with the author, Professor Kousuke Inoue (Professor, Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University). How can the wisdom to discern 'truth' from data support people's health and lives? For a general audience, he will explain clearly using everyday examples. Would you like to join us to think together about future 'what ifs' with intellectual excitement? ▼ Register at the URL below https://forms.gle/TCyZaL678DBqYnTv7 -
May24
ZINE Fest Fukushima Unofficial
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May22▼May23
Mitsuhashi Stationery presents "Paper Goods Marche" Unofficial
Friday, May 22, 2026〜Saturday, May 23, 2026A stationery event themed around paper. A two-day event featuring shops and workshops, with paper stationery and zines on display. On Saturday, May 23, 13:00–14:30, there will be a special lecture by Tetsu Wada titled "Interesting Historical Walks in Northern Sapporo" (admission tickets limited to 40). Recommended for those interested in stationery and making things. -
May23
13th BOOK DAY Toyama (Day 1) Unofficial
Saturday, May 23, 2026 10:00〜18:00A book event held at Toyama Station. Over two days, a market brings together used-book dealers, new releases and little presses, record sellers, food and drink vendors, and artist booths from the Hokuriku region and from Tokai, Kansai, and Tokyo. Free admission.
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