ZINE events in Chubu (Past)
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June 2026
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Jun24Wed
Let's make an original notebook with hand-binding and collage
Would you like to make an original notebook with hand-binding? A6 size (vertical), 32–40 pages We will bind using needle and thread! The inside paper comes in three types: blank, lined, and grid. You can also choose the color of the thread and the paper type/color for the cover! For the cover design, you can follow the reference design, arrange it your way, or make a completely original one! ✔︎ For those who love paper ✔︎ For those who enjoy making things ✔︎ For those who want to try making a handmade book/zine This workshop is recommended for such people! We look forward to your participation 😌 ……………… 🗓️ Wed, June 24, 2026 10:00–12:00 📍Bookbridge Lbio (@lbio_books) Opposite the Kita Library, Nagoya 👥 Capacity: 4 people 💰 Fee: ¥1,800 (materials included, tools provided) zine -
Jun21Sun
Japan Junior High School Newspaper — Daiji Kawanaka Talk & Signing Session: How Can Politics Become a Personal Matter?
14:00–16:00We will welcome Daiji Kawanaka, a reporter who has attracted attention as a journalist for the Japan Junior High School Newspaper, and hear his thoughts on citizens and politics.22 participants -
Jun20Sat
Didn't Know Nagoya! We'll Tell You — Publication Talk & Signing for 'Nagoya Shiranakatta Gaya Travelogue'
19:00–20:30Covered streams, kappa, water-distribution towers and water-supply towers, roof deities — introducing the slightly unusual scenes and endearing things hidden in everyday life in and around Nagoya.15 participants (Full) -
Jun20Sat
Create an original notebook with handmade bookbinding and collage
Would you like to make an original notebook using handmade bookbinding? [For children] Preschool (senior) and elementary school and up A5 vertical, 24 pages. Inner pages: two types—blank or lined. You can choose the color of the thread and the cover paper! We bind by threading the string without using needles, so it’s safe for children to make 🍀 [For adults] A6 vertical, 32–40 pages. Inner pages: three types—blank, lined, or grid. You can choose the color of the thread and the cover paper material and color! We bind using needles and thread. For the cover design, you may follow the sample design, arrange it your way, or create a completely original design! ✔︎ For people who love paper ✔︎ For people who enjoy making things ✔︎ For people who want to try making a handbound ZINE This workshop is recommended for those people! We look forward to your participation 😌 ……………… 🗓️2026.6.20 (Sat) 13:30–15:30 📍 ユメツナベース(@yumetuna_b ) 名古屋市北区柳原４丁目４−４ 中杉ビル 2F-D 👥 Capacity: 6 💰 Fee (materials included, tools provided) Adults: ¥1,800 Children: ¥1,300 -
Jun19Fri
Tanka Class for Everyone
19:00–20:30This is a tanka class for beginners — from people trying tanka for the first time to those who have tried composing a few poems. The instructor is Miyako Asai, a tanka poet who has received the Mahiru-no Prize. Please feel free to join us. -
Jun16Tue
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 🙏 -
Jun7Sun
Setomachi Book Marche Vol.4 Unofficial
Announcement 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. -
Jun7Sun
Literary Fest Mie #02 (day 3) Unofficial
10:00–17:001 participants -
Jun6Sat
The 3rd Nishiyama BOOK Arcade Unofficial
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 -
Jun6Sat
Mie Literary Festival #02 (Day 2) Unofficial
10:00–17:001 participants -
Jun5Fri
Literary Festival Mie #02 (Day 1) Unofficial
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May 2026
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May30Sat
Talk & Signing with Tanka Poet Kozue Arakawa — Tanka and Work
19:00–20:30To commemorate the publication of Kozue Arakawa's first tanka collection 'Hi o Yoseru' (Bringing the Fire Closer), we will hold a talk and signing event.7 participants -
May28Thu
Two Book Nerds Talk Big! A Talk on the Love of Reading with Henri Ohara and Ruko & Book Signing
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 -
May20Wed
Ozone ZINE Exhibition: OZONE ZINE - Zonejin - Unofficial
1 participants -
May16Sat
ZINE Fest Nagoya Unofficial
11:00–16:006 participants -
May5Tue
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. -
May2Sat
Talk & Signing with Hiroyuki Ogihara — Publication Celebration for Hiroyuki Ogihara's Early Tanka Selection "Awoharism" (Sayusha)
14:00–16:00We will hold a talk and signing event to celebrate the publication of "Awoharism: A Selection of Early Tanka by Hiroyuki Ogihara", published by Sayusha.19 participants -
April 2026
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Apr18Sat
Shin: The Battle of Okehazama — The Unknown Early Life of Young Nobunaga
19:00–20:30A history talk event by Seishiro Mizuno, a history writer born and based in Nagoya. He will present a new theory on the Battle of Okehazama. -
Apr17Fri
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 -
Apr12Sun
omnibus page.4 (day3) Unofficial
1 participants -
Apr11Sat
The 3rd Nagoya Station West Literary Market
12:00–17:30Seven groups will be exhibiting in the gallery on the 2nd floor of Nagoya BOOK CENTER! -
Apr11Sat
omnibus page.4 (day2) Unofficial
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Apr10Fri
omnibus page.4 (day1) Unofficial
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Apr4Sat
Author Noran Nijino — Talk & Signing Event: Commemorating the Publication of the New Book 'The Flamingo on the Silver Rink'
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. -
March 2026
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Mar31Tue
Talk & Signing Event with Mr. Tadashi Ota — Commemorating the Poplar Publishing release of 'Kotsu, Kotsu, Omelette'
19:00–20:30This is a talk and signing event with mystery writer Tadashi Ota, who publishes the micro-novel zine 'Arifureta Houseki'. -
Mar28Sat
Nago ZINE Unofficial
13:00–17:00 -
Mar20Fri
Kusamura ZINE FAIR
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! -
Mar19Thu
Ruko's Room: Everyone's Labor Consultation Meeting
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. -
Mar7Sat
AIR Travel Ticket at Centrair Unofficial
12:00–15:302 participants -
February 2026
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Feb21Sat
Drop by for ZINE: Work Session #1
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. -
Feb20Fri
Talk Event: Money Matters for Caregiving — Costs for Home Care, Hospitalization, and Care Facilities (and more)
19:00–20:30A talk event by Masahiro Okada, author of "Caregiving Murmurs" -
Feb15Sun
FIND OUT Unofficial
11:00–16:002 participants -
January 2026
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Jan13Tue
Starting Zindies to Connect You with ZINE
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. -
December 2025
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Dec20Sat
Bookmark at NAgoyaBOOKCENTER Tonight
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. -
Dec19Fri
Tomomi Hayashi Talk & Sign Event: Live Gently
19:00–20:30A talk event to celebrate the publication of Tomomi Hayashi's first solo book 'Living Gently: Shape of Happiness,' hosted by the personality of the radio welfare program 'With Tomomi.' General: 1000 yen + 1 drink, Librarians, Booksellers, Students: 500 yen + 1 drink -
Dec18Thu
Discussion on "Undoing a False Charge"
19:00–20:30The NHK New Project X broadcast stirred a significant response on the false charge incident, the Shiga Respirator Case, with reporters from Chunichi Shimbun persistently uncovering the truth behind the crime committed by a national institution. We will hear an in-depth account from those directly involved. -
Dec17Wed
Copyright Lecture Useful for Making ZINES
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. -
Dec16Tue
Children's ADHD Lecture: The Frontline of Children's ADHD Treatment
19:00–20:30Latest information on children's ADHD treatment presented by Dr. Shuichi Kato. Admission fee: 500 yen per person, accompanying family members and children are free. -
Dec15Mon
The Society Seen through Frequent 'Daily Work (Timee)' Jobs
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 -
Dec13Sat
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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