Collected soothing books that benefit the mind and body. Why not take a moment to relax with a book in hand? While running a stall at a one-box used-book market, I posted recommended books on X. I chronicle everyday moments related to books in a picture-diary style. Full color, 20 pages, A5 square size. Comes as a set with a handmade original notebook and a mini ZINE.

A limited-time ZINE pop-up shop "Meiten", 6th edition. In addition to ZINEs by numerous creators, there will be sales of regular works and drawings. Held at Enoshima UMIYAMA GALLERY from May 9 to 12, 2026, 11:00–19:00 (until 18:00 on the final day).

A poetry collection by two beginners, 藤崎殊美 and 藤坂康司.

A 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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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

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]

I compiled an anthology while writing novels.

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.

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.).

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.

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 🙏

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 🙏

“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

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 🙏