A zine sales and exhibition event held at KIITO (Design and Creative Center Kobe). The event will take place on November 3, 2026, from 11:00 to 16:00; admission is 500 yen. Exhibitor applications are open, with single- and two-person exhibitor plans (fees vary depending on promotional cooperation). Information is provided about delivery/setup and operational assistance, prohibited items (e.g., erotic or grotesque content), and a no-refund policy.

Isn't today's publishing world becoming a kind of “print macho”? Reading only in printed characters—difficult words and kanji—is not the only form of reading. By expanding ways of reading beyond the conventional frame of “reading”—comics, graphic works, audiobooks, etc.—we can lower the barriers to reading and increase readership. We will hold a talk and signing event to celebrate the publication of publishing journalist Kazufumi Iida's latest book, "An Introduction to 'Yuru Reading' for 90% of Japanese."

The Queer Feminist–themed zine event “Queer Feminist Zine Fest (QFZF)” will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at the A Dashwork Creative Center in Osaka. Details on the date, time, and venue will be posted on the blog; calls for exhibitors and organizing committee members will be announced on social media and the website as they become available.

'ZINE Fest Fukushima' is an event for enjoying zines. It will be held at Corasse Fukushima on January 10, 2027, from 11:00–16:00. Exhibitor applications are open, and details about exhibition plans, move-in/operations cooperation, and other information are provided (there are prohibited items for sale and cancellation rules).

We will hold a consignment sale of zines (self-published booklets) by borrowing the space of the share-type bookstore "HONBAKO Kyoto Uji". This event is a consignment-sales format, so exhibitors do not need to be present at the venue on the day. If you can’t make it to the venue because you live far away but want people in Kyoto to pick up your work, if you’d like to leave your work while visiting Kyoto, or if you are interested in share-type bookstores, please feel free to participate.

We will hold a workshop to actually create ZINEs (small booklets produced by individuals or groups) using the space of the share-style bookstore "HONBAKO Kyoto Uji" in Uji, Kyoto. For more details, please see the application page. Thank you.

We will hold a consignment sales event for ZINEs (self-published booklets) using the space of the shared bookstore “HONBAKO Kyoto Uji”. This event is a consignment-sales format, so exhibitors do not need to be present at the venue on the day. *There will be a small number of booth exhibitions only on 7/19. If you can’t come to the venue because you live far away but would like people in Kyoto to pick up your work, if you’d like to leave your work while visiting Kyoto, or if you’re interested in shared bookstores, please feel free to participate.

We will hold a consignment sale for ZINEs (self-published booklets) using the space of the shared bookstore “HONBAKO Kyoto Uji”.\r\nThis event is a consignment-style sale, so exhibitors do not need to be present at the venue on the day.\r\nIf you can’t travel to the venue but want people in Kyoto to pick up your work, if you’d like to leave your work while visiting Kyoto, or if you’re interested in shared bookstores, please feel free to participate.

An essay by a freelance writer who pushes forward as a minority. Written anew on themes that couldn't be included in the "If We Removed the Borderlines" series. It strings together queer stories, an account of a shared bookstore, and various musings on being single. Size: Bunko (Japanese pocket paperback) Pages: 36P

ZINE isn't just for talking about the things you like! It's okay to talk about the things you dislike too! If you're just going to hold it in, let it out. An odd collection of essays of questionable demand that relentlessly talks about everyday things I dislike. Size: Bunkobon (pocket paperback) Pages: 76P [Contents] Introduction 4 I Hate Shiitake 11 I Hate Love Stories 16 I Hate Makeup 22 I Hate Body Hair 26 I'm Not Fond of Old Commercial Logos 30 I'm Uncomfortable with "Sorry to bother you" 34 I Hate the Sound of Typing on a Keyboard 38 I'm Not Good with Being Recommended Entertainment 43 I'm Bad at Single-Tasking 47 I'm Bad at Getting Up 52 I Hate Emojis 58 I Hate Being Ordinary 64 Afterword 70

A collected volume that brings together volumes 1–3 of the essay series "境界線をなくしたら" by freelance writer Nao Ishikawa, a non-binary, aromantic-asexual (aroace) creator who moves forward as a minority. A book of thoughts written from a queer, slightly off-kilter perspective. Format: bunkobon (pocket paperback) Pages: 208 [Contents] Introduction 6 If You Remove the Boundary...? 10 What is X-gender? 14 'Don't know' and 'Don't want to know' 19 I don't fall in love, to begin with 24 The theory that invisible things do not exist 30 Not enough expression 35 Increasing information 40 It's okay to stay unpleasant 44 If you don't like it, quit 49 Regret doesn't help, but 53 Farewell to nightmares 58 Why am I working, how have I worked? 62 No-stress, so to speak 66 People I'm bad with 71 Lack of imagination 74 Echo chamber? 78 Steps that don't match 83 Words of curse 88 Sensitive to guilt 92 Afraid of being ready to be shot 96 Not being 'as oneself' 101 Conflict of reading desire 105 Piling up again 109 What to call myself 113 BL is just BL 117 Fashionable minorities 123 Learning from predecessors 130 Just a story about how the drama "Slow Train" was amazing 136 Expos are fun — Part 1 146 Expos are fun — Part 2 152 Expos are fun — Part 3 165 Bad with kids, but still 173 For those who don't have to rush through life 178 Photo allergy 182 An age you can resist 186 No one is entirely okay 190 Self-esteem improvement plan 195 Resoluteness to be alone 199 Afterword 204

I am a writer who is X-gender/non-binary and part of the aromantic-asexual (aroace) minority. Under the name NF BOOKS I mainly sell essay zines at shared bookstores and doujinshi sales events in the Kansai area. I occasionally hold sales events as well. For details, please see my Instagram.

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 🐥🍮✨

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

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 🙏

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

A collection of works compiled as a graduation project. It depicts a whimsical world where everyday objects turn into pudding... Please enjoy the happy pudding world.

I'm ゆころ of ゆころデザイン. As an artist, I draw illustrations inspired by pudding 🍮. I also accept commissions for design and illustration. I plan and run workshops such as "A workshop to make one ZINE together" and "notebook-making (bookbinding) workshops."