A Guide to the Hosoka District +6

A Guide to the Hosoka District

The author was captivated by the long, narrow cluster of buildings called “細過街区” located along the Shinbori River in Aichi Prefecture. These structures stand close to the river at the bare minimum width, and their modest presence evokes a sense of intimacy. By classifying them according to their characteristics and identifying unique design codes, the author compiled this zine as an intensely personal guidebook. Created as an attempt to verbalize and record these scenes from private interest and a personal viewpoint, the book treats these landscapes not as “completed” works but as temporary cross-sections that may be lost in the future due to redevelopment or aging.

Pachinko Beginner Loses ¥100,000 at Her Favorite Anime Machine

Pachinko Beginner Loses ¥100,000 at Her Favorite Anime Machine

This is a painfully candid essay by a woman (the author) who got hooked on the Tokyo Revengers pachinko. On July 7, Reiwa 7, the day I hit beginner's luck on my beloved 'リベパチ', I bought a one-way ticket to hell. I began to worship Mikey — whose super-hot effects even outshone my ultimate favorite Baji — as a god, and my sense of money gradually started to go awry. A painful, realistic chronicle of a pachinko beginner losing ¥100,000.

When Delusions Made Reality Glitch

When Delusions Made Reality Glitch

An essay-style story based on the author's experiences living with a mental illness, depicting the raw confusion, delusions, and everyday life. I recorded my memories and feelings from that time—slightly humorous, slightly painful. Synopsis: Was the world watching me? Voice actors, parents, passersby... a "soul-sharing" system connecting everyone! A fandom-immersive autobiographical zine every otaku should read!

狂みるく

狂みるく

I mainly distribute zines in Nagoya. My work mainly consists of essays and autobiographical fiction.

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May
30
Sat

[MARKET]by DRUNK on PAGES(Unofficial)

A market event themed "Learn about ZINE," featuring sales booths from around 20 groups, a papercraft workshop using ZINE layout diagrams by POLYFIG, talks by ZINE creators, and behind-the-scenes stories from the organizer, 藤れれれ.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 12:00〜16:00 MPC Building (5th floor, MPC Building, 2-13-5 Kinshi, Sumida-ku, Tokyo)
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Inaugural Talk Event for the Culture & Health Magazine '(un)cured'

Inaugural Talk Event for the Culture & Health Magazine '(un)cured'

We will hold an inaugural talk event to celebrate the launch of the culture and health magazine '(un)cured', which debuts on March 31, 2025! We will welcome Yoshihito Tokuda (徳田嘉仁), the publisher of (un)cured and a general practitioner, who will speak about the background of publishing (un)cured and discuss initiatives such as the work of kuwakuwa kikaku (くわくわ企画), which operates under the theme “a clinic you'll want to stop by”. ▼To register, please use the URL below https://forms.gle/wuorm8BZN6BY6YbG6

Saturday, May 30, 2026 18:00〜19:00
Talk Event Celebrating the Publication of 'Can Lives Be Saved by "What If"? — Introduction to Causal Inference'

Talk Event Celebrating the Publication of 'Can Lives Be Saved by "What If"? — Introduction to Causal Inference'

To 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

Sunday, May 24, 2026 16:00〜17:00
阿下潮 阿下潮
Creation
Nagoya SF Anthology +1

Nagoya SF Anthology

This volume collects 13 short SF stories set in Nagoya, written by authors with ties to Nagoya, ranging in tone from laid-back (脱力系) SF to lyrical SF. In addition, the commentary is by 人間六度, who was a finalist for the Nihon SF Taisho Award for 『烙印の名はヒト』. Contents and contributors (in gojūon order) お前の血は何味噌だ (秋待諷月) アイを受けとるもの (阿下潮) まあいっぺん天下布武 (太田忠司) 聖なる干潟とサンセット (坂乃水) かつて名古屋は地上にあった (偲凪生) 激走ドラゴンロード超‼ (十三不塔) 天満宮の封印 (武石勝義) 本山原人の逆襲 (淡中圏) セーラー服の白線が伸びる先に (長尾たぐい) 人鳥たちの四半世紀天下 (七名菜々) ヴァイパーインフレーション (萬朶維基) ギャラクティック☆レイヤー (日比野心労) 名古屋金シャチ盗難伝説 (山本倫木) [Commentary: 人間六度]

阿下潮 阿下潮
Creator
阿下潮

阿下潮

I compiled an anthology while writing novels.

The 4th Nagoya Ekinishi Literary Marche

The 4th Nagoya Ekinishi Literary Marche

This is the 4th Nagoya Ekinishi Literary Marche. The exhibitors this time are as follows (in no particular order): ハミング研究所 今夜はここで栞を 本の海める サラバ道徳 koboshiyasan 海月舎 静謐堂 名古屋SFアンソロジー That's all. The venue is NAgoyaBOOKCENTER, 2nd floor, Gallery N2.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 12:00〜17:30
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Jan
16
Sat

ZINE Fest Yokohama(Unofficial)

ZINE Fest Yokohama is a zine market held at Yokohama Ōsanbashi Hall on Saturday, January 16, 2027. Doors are open from 12:00–17:00; admission is ¥500. Exhibitors are being recruited (tables and chairs provided; booth sizes listed; exhibitor fee plans available). There are exhibitor rules, requirements for load-in and operational cooperation, and prohibited items (sexually explicit or grotesque content, political or religious advocacy, consignment sales, etc.).

Saturday, January 16, 2027 12:00〜17:00 Yokohama Ōsanbashi Hall
Iyo Iyo
Creation
Grandparents' House

Grandparents' House

Bunkobon size, 48 pages Theme: a stigmatized property (a property where an accident or death occurred). This is a work of fiction modeled on my real grandparents' house.

May
30
Sat

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 🙏

Saturday, May 30, 2026 10:00〜13:00 Lbio Bookstore
May
12
Tue

Literary Creative Writing — Private Lessons

We hold regular literary creative writing classes in Nagoya. Currently, the group critique-style classes are fully booked (two classes), but we will hold private lessons on May 12 and 30. These are one-day lessons; each session is 45 minutes. There are three slots per day; some slots are already filled, but there are still openings. ○ If you want feedback on a manuscript for a ZINE or a submission. ○ If you prefer a private lesson rather than a group critique. ○ If you need motivation from a deadline. If any of the above apply, please consider joining 🙏

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 13:00〜16:00 Lbio Bookstore
The Mysterious Navel Island

The Mysterious Navel Island

“Nazo no Heso-jima” – story by Yukio Tachibana, illustrations by Mamoru Masaki https://equalmag.booth.pm/items/7821628 “Nazo no Heso-jima” is a picture book produced in 1988 with a story by Yukio Tachibana and illustrations by Mamoru Masaki. In 2024, the “Mamoru Masaki Project,” which collects the works of Mamoru Masaki—active in the worlds of manga and anime—was launched, and this book was published as the first reprint. ▼Synopsis “Heso Island” is a place of exile for the world’s contrarians, and their descendants live on the island. A boy visits the island as a tourist. Through his interactions with the locals, the boy comes to learn the secrets of the world... Illustrations: Mamoru Masaki Born March 10, 1941, in Yokohama. 1967 Became independent as a manga artist. 1971 Received the 2nd Kodansha Publishing Culture Award for “Jiro ga yuku” and “Hamidashi Yarou no Komoriuta.” Representative works: “Mamoru Masaki Selected Works, 20 volumes” (Bronze-sha) Animated feature film director credits: “Natsu e no Umi,” “Hirougumo,” “Jikuu no Tabibito,” “Barefoot Gen” (recipient of the Mainichi Film Competition Oofuji Award), etc. Screenplay for animated films: “Genma Taisen,” “Kamui no Ken,” etc. Production: “Kaze no Tayori” (Goryu Shoin) Available on Amazon. https://amzn.asia/d/0aQkhPNM

犬飼愛生 犬飼愛生
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Creative Writing Workshop — Private Lessons +2

Creative Writing Workshop — Private Lessons

I regularly hold literary creative writing workshops in Nagoya. Currently the group peer-review classes (2 classes) are fully booked, but I will hold private lessons on May 12 and 30. There are three slots per day; some have already been filled, but there are still openings. ○ You want feedback on a manuscript for a ZINE or a public-call submission. ○ You prefer private lessons to group critique sessions. ○ You want motivation from a deadline. If this applies to you, please consider it 🙏

Exam Student Observation Diary

Exam Student Observation Diary

-A diary observing my son aiming for a high-school art department- I quietly kept observing my son, a third-year junior high school student who is applying to the relatively rare high-school art program, and turned those observations into a zine. Thanks to your support, 400 copies have been sold so far.

犬飼愛生

犬飼愛生

A poet and essayist beloved by the gods of clumsiness and mishaps. Winner of the Ono Jusaburo Prize for the poetry collection "stork mark." She also runs a literary creative-writing workshop. https://x.com/aoi_inukai?s=21&t=ku15K8Lv7neUmhNVhZwIZA https://www.instagram.com/aoi_inukai?igsh=ZHcwNTQ3Z2pia3I0&utm_source=qr https://note.com/aoiinukai Currently looking for stores that will carry "受験生観察日記". Thank you 🌷 📩[email protected]

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Jun
27
Sat

Stationery Market (11th)(Unofficial)

The 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.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 11:00〜16:30 Large Exhibition Hall, Ota City Industrial Plaza PiO, 1-20-20 Minamikamata 1-chome, Ota-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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May
23
Sat

Hishigata ZINE Market — Where creators and small books meet at the local bookstore(Unofficial)

A market where ZINE (small books) creators and readers meet. This inaugural event sells and exhibits ZINEs filled with individuals' passions and questions—words, drawings, photographs, and more. Food trucks will also be on site.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 11:00〜16:00 Daiya Shobo / Hishigata Bunko (warehouse in the parking lot), 2-1 Kita 25-jo Higashi 8-chome, Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan