ZINE events in Chubu (Past)
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September 2026
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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. -
August 2026
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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! -
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". -
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 -
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 Ekinishi Literary Marche
Saturday, August 1, 2026 12:00〜17:30This is the 4th Nagoya Ekinishi 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 The venue is NAgoyaBOOKCENTER, 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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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
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. -
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. -
June 2026
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Jun27
Creative Writing Class — Private Lesson
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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 🐥🍮✨ -
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 🙏 -
Jun5▼Jun7
Hontsuzuki Mie 2026 Unofficial
Friday, June 5, 2026〜Sunday, June 7, 2026Open until 8:00 PM on Saturdays only. -
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 -
May 2026
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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 -
May20
Ozone ZINE Exhibition: OZONE ZINE - Zonejin - Unofficial
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 00:00〜23:301 participants -
May16
ZINE Fest Nagoya Unofficial
Saturday, May 16, 2026 11:00〜16:006 participants -
Mar20▼May10
Kusamura ZINE Fair Unofficial
Friday, March 20, 2026〜Sunday, May 10, 2026Inside Kusamura BOOKS Shin-Moriyama, 2nd floor of Apita Power Shin-Moriyama, 2830 Shin-Moriyama, Moriyama Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan ChubuBusiness hours: Weekdays: 10:00-22:00 Weekends: 9:00-22:003 -
May5
Creators Market vol.54 Unofficial
The largest art event in the Tokai region. It is a "festival for creators" where people who craft showcase and sell their original works. In addition to handmade goods, illustrations, art, food, and furniture, there are also artists who release zines. -
April 2026
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Apr17
Urgent Update Meeting! Zindies Has Evolved This Much! Learn How to Use Zindies!
Zindies, the online service that connects zines, creators, shops, and readers, is rapidly evolving! This time, four members of the Zindies project will gather in Nagoya to show everyone how to use it! We welcome creators, shops, and readers to join us!8 participants -
Apr12
omnibus page.4 (day3) Unofficial
Sunday, April 12, 2026 10:00〜18:001 participants -
Apr11
omnibus page.4 (day2) Unofficial
Saturday, April 11, 2026 10:00〜18:00 -
Apr11
The 3rd Nagoya Station West Literary Market
Saturday, April 11, 2026 12:00〜17:30Seven groups will be exhibiting in the gallery on the 2nd floor of Nagoya BOOK CENTER! -
Apr10
omnibus page.4 (day1) Unofficial
Friday, April 10, 2026 10:00〜18:00 -
Apr4
Author Noran Nijino — Talk & Signing Event: Commemorating the Publication of the New Book 'The Flamingo on the Silver Rink'
Saturday, April 4, 2026 19:00〜20:30A talk and signing event to commemorate the publication of 'The Flamingo on the Silver Rink', the new book by Nagoya-based author Noran Nijino. -
Apr4
ZINE Fest Shizuoka Unofficial
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March 2026
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Mar20▼Mar29
ZINE Shop YELL Ginger Ale Unofficial
Friday, March 20, 2026〜Sunday, March 29, 2026 -
Mar20▼Mar29
ZINE-sha YELL Unofficial
Friday, March 20, 2026〜Sunday, March 29, 2026Closed: Tuesdays and Wednesdays2 -
Mar20▼Mar29
ZINE-sha YELL Vol.4 Unofficial
Friday, March 20, 2026〜Sunday, March 29, 20261 -
Mar28
Nago ZINE Unofficial
Saturday, March 28, 2026 13:00〜17:00 -
Mar20
Kusamura ZINE FAIR
Friday, March 20, 2026 10:00〜22:00From March 20 (Fri) to May 10 (Sun), we're holding a long-running zine fair in the bookstore 📙 We are exhibiting and selling zines by 40 creators, mainly local creators from Aichi Prefecture. Admission is free, so please stop by! -
Mar19
Ruko's Room: Everyone's Labor Consultation Meeting
Thursday, March 19, 2026 19:00〜20:30Ruko, who has become engrossed in day labor jobs, working in over 250 different places because of the joy of meeting new people every day, will listen to your labor-related concerns! If you have any issues to discuss, please send your work-related worries anonymously from the 'inquiry' section when signing up. Ruko will think them over together with you on the day. -
Mar7
AIR Travel Ticket at Centrair Unofficial
Saturday, March 7, 2026 12:00〜15:302 participants -
February 2026
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Feb21
Drop by for ZINE: Work Session #1
Saturday, February 21, 2026 13:00〜17:30Advance registration is required to participate. Please sign up using the form at the URL. At "Stories We Create Together" — Book Cafe & Bar Yorimichi. Bookstore: we will hold a ZINE production work session in this book-filled space for book lovers. Why not work while enjoying a drink in a relaxed atmosphere? We will also offer a mini-lecture for those who are new to making ZINEs or who have made them before but want to learn more. If you're unsure where to start, we'll support you from the step of clarifying what kind of ZINE you want to make, so please feel free to join us. -
Feb15
FIND OUT Unofficial
Sunday, February 15, 2026 11:00〜16:002 participants -
January 2026
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Jan13
Starting Zindies to Connect You with ZINE
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 19:00〜20:30A service to visualize ZINEs being created across Japan, along with their creators and the shops or events that distribute them, aiming to create new encounters between you and ZINEs. ZINDIES is starting! The planners and developers will talk about the goals of this new service. -
Jan12
ZINE Fest Nagoya Unofficial
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December 2025
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Dec20
Bookmark at NAgoyaBOOKCENTER Tonight
Saturday, December 20, 2025 19:00〜20:30It is a talk event by Yuzuha Hosaka. Participation fee is 500 yen, with a capacity of 20 people. Please bring one recommended paperback book. -
Dec17
Copyright Lecture Useful for Making ZINES
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 19:00〜20:30We will hear from Professor Nachi Inoue, a full-time lecturer at Kinki University (Library and Information Science), about copyright issues to be aware of when making ZINES. Participation fee: 1000 yen. -
Dec15
The Society Seen through Frequent 'Daily Work (Timee)' Jobs
Monday, December 15, 2025 19:00〜20:30We will talk with Ruko-san, who left a company she joined as a new graduate and got deeply involved in daily part-time jobs through Timee, working at 180 different places in a year. Participation fee is 1000 yen. Sign up here: https://peatix.com/event/4671292 -
Dec13
Creators Market vol.53 Unofficial
Dec 13 11:00 〜 Dec 14 17:00It is the largest art event in the Tokai region. It is a 'festival of creators' showcasing and selling original works created by people who make things. In addition to handmade crafts, illustrations, art, food, and furniture, there are also artists who publish ZINEs.
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