This is an essay zine — the first essay zine by essayist Mitsume Neko — about the “sensitivity” and “ambition” within me. ● Title "Living While Remaining Sensitive" A6 bunko size, 72 pages ● About the book "Sensitivity" and "ambition" — they may seem like opposing traits, but both certainly exist inside me. When curiosity makes me want to move forward, something stops me; when I stay still I quickly get restless; when I do act, I immediately pick up noise and get exhausted again... I used to think this temperament was truly troublesome, but that very contradiction is who I am, and I came to want to live while embracing that contradiction — that's the kind of story I wrote. In particular, if you're fed up with your own difficult temperament, if you actually want to express yourself more freely but feel afraid, I'd be happy if this book could give you courage or encouragement. #ZINE #Essay #HSP #HighlySensitivePerson

Founded in 1930, we have started a service to rent out part of our secondhand bookstore as shared shelving. S size (17cm width: ¥3,000 per month), M size (35cm width: ¥6,000 per month) You can display and sell ZINEs. We also undertake publishing and editing for ZINE production.

This is the 5th ZINE / art-book event "DRUNK on PAGES". It will be held at SOOO dramatic!, the same venue as vol.3. If you apply by March 7th, the exhibitor fee will be discounted, so please check it out. For inquiries ⇩ Instagram (@drunk_on_pages) [email protected]

Reverse-order edition of touring the Shikoku 88 temples by train and bus. Since 2024 is a leap year, I'm taking on the reverse-pilgrimage challenge! Will I finish by December? https://riding-rate.booth.pm/items/6439324

This is the first tanka collection by tanka poet Kei Tsuno and myself, Koji Fujisaka — a two-person tanka unit of librarians. It contains poems depicting scenes from the library.

If you spot something that catches your eye, you'll want to savor it. That's all — a relaxed get-together. "I wonder what kind of ZINEs people read?" "I want to know ZINEs I haven't discovered yet." That curiosity popped up, and so... This is a gathering to simply adore ZINEs: the fleeting thrills you might never encounter again, impulsive ZINE purchases at events, or those that touched your "heartstrings." 1st dish "Admire your favorite ZINE" It's nice to read alone, but when you think "I want to share this with others!", please tell us what you love about that work or ZINE. How you found it How it felt to read it The world of deeply personal ZINEs — even if you don't know much about ZINEs or have never bought one, if you like reading books, you're welcome! If you're interested in making ZINEs, this could be a chance to learn what perspectives others use when creating them and how readers receive them. There are lots of ZINEs available to browse inside Kotokoto Shoten (provisional). After lightly admiring ZINEs... 2nd dish "Savoring deliciously" Have a hamburger lunch at "Oga-ya", next door to Kotokoto Shoten (provisional), and chat about ZINEs, books, or anything at all! (That said, the hamburger is by no means the main event!) Who should come - People interested in ZINEs (you don't need to bring one) - People who want to make ZINEs - People who enjoy reading ZINEs - People who want to try Oga-ya - People who want to visit Kotokoto Shoten (provisional) ★ Wednesday, March 25, 2026 ★ Time: 11:00–13:00 (we'll head to Oga-ya around just after 12:00) ★ Place: Kotokoto Shoten (provisional) Address: 2F Sato Bldg., 2-20 Rokkakubashi 2-chome, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Access: About a 10-minute walk from Hakuraku Station (Tokyu Toyoko Line) ★ Participation fee: Free (1-drink minimum; lunch paid separately) ★ Capacity: 6 participants (Minimum 3 participants required to hold the event) ★ How to apply: Please DM book theater splicer on Instagram, etc. (We'd like to know the number of attendees in advance because seating is limited.) * If you have ZINEs, please bring your favorite ones (any number). * If you'd like to introduce your self-published ZINE, please do so during the 2nd dish. * The organizer is a paper/printing enthusiast, so those kinds of conversations are welcome. * This is an appreciation event, so criticism and negative reviews are not allowed. * If you want to join from the 2nd dish only, please contact us first.

Helping you find books about swords! Even when we say "books about Japanese swords," their focus and approach vary widely. This book focuses entirely on introducing books about swords, from children's books to volumes for readers moving beyond the beginner level. First edition published: December 2024. Information such as book distribution status is updated with each reprint. The third edition was published: February 2026. Direct sales: https://waterseed.booth.pm/

This is the Korean edition of 'This Is Not Just a Library for Borrowing Books — Our Five Years'.

The first tanka collection by the tanka duo Chiharu Ito and Koji Fujisaka.

I wrote about the ten-year journey, including honest struggles and setbacks. "I want to live doing what I love" "I want to start a business" — this may be especially recommended for people who feel that way. Table of Contents Preface ............................2 Working as a Company Employee ......3 Resignation ........................8 Opening a Relaxation Salon .........9 Called to Thailand .................12 Loneliness ........................14 The Importance of Life Structure ...15 The Importance of Sunlight .........16 Aiming to Become an Acupuncturist .16 Losing Sight of What I Want to Do ..18 What I Really Want to Do ..........19 Trying Again ......................20 The Process Until I Die ...........22 Present ...........................24 From Now On .......................25 Afterword ..........................26 Changes in the Salon ..............27 Number of pages: 30

Held jointly with ZINE Fest Photography

Baffling signboards, surreal notices, and sights that make you do a double-take—encountered during trips and in everyday life. From over 400 “fun town-walking” photos collected across Japan over roughly six months, 123 were carefully selected. Packed with images that will make you chuckle and want to share them with someone. With approximate shooting locations and captions, you can enjoy a travel-like feeling just by flipping through.

This issue features Kameda Nakanomachi in Hakodate, where people and nature intersect! It contains three articles, including two newly written pieces. "Walking the Mysterious Path Buried in the Mountain" — A flat spot overgrown with bamboo grass. It is the trace of someone's footsteps. "The Mysterious Plot at Mirai University" — The true nature of the square "mysterious plot" left alone on the university campus. "Eating Michikusa" — An interest that began with appetite eventually connects to the land's history.

I tinker with public transportation open data and turn in-depth city walks into self-published fanzines. Twitter: https://x.com/jugesuke Website: https://books.jugesuke.net/ Booth: https://jugesuke.booth.pm/ Melonbooks: https://www.melonbooks.co.jp/circle/index.php?circle_id=135645