Life goes on nonetheless. Surrounded by what I love, I build a place for my heart. Days of reclaiming myself, for no one else. In the soft light, words breathe quietly and deeply.

Turning fragments of everyday life into words, cherishing life today as well. In an old room I write, my very own art de vivre. With my favorite chair and a free, gentle breath.

Former full-time housewife, suddenly divorced. Restarting almost from zero. Living alone in a room of an old rental apartment. Interiors, delicious food, the small joys of everyday life. Finding beauty in daily living, together with words.

[In my 50s — Re-editing my life from a single room]\r\nI now have over 3,000 followers on note.\r\nI'm very grateful!\r\n・・・・・・・・・・\r\nFormer full-time housewife. I divorced my husband suddenly and restarted almost from scratch. Although I waver as I spend time with my two sons, I quietly go about my days.\r\nI live alone in an old rental apartment.\r\nI share my life: interiors, good food, and everyday pleasures.\r\nI also use Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etoile_note2025/

【Special Edition】 I'm back! Yanagihara-dori shopping street. The grown-up Momoka Ueda takes on a solo report! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WEoEulrY40 The ZINE segment starts at 16 minutes! Many works by people registered on ZINDIES also appear (∩´∀｀)∩ Of course my book is there too! Yay~(*ﾉωﾉ) Also, at Trattoria Tapilo on the 1st floor of the building that houses Yume Tsunabase's shop, I strongly, strongly recommend ordering the appetizer assortment! Everything is delicious~! I'm so happyーー!

Noran Nijino, who made a striking major debut with 'Sono Humming wa 7' at KADOKAWA. Her new book, 'Akari no Tomoru Hello', which the author says is her favorite work, has been published by her local Nagoya publisher Sakurayama-sha. To commemorate the publication, we will hold an author talk and signing event. On the day there will be a reading by Tomoko Shio. Please look forward to it.

(ephemere)'s first ZINE 20 poems collecting the fleeting, heartbreaking emotions of a breakup A person you can't forget who makes you ache when you remember them But you want to keep them as glittering memories... A poetry collection for those who have such a person I just wanted words Even a parting that pushes you away would be fine Not silence, but your words 'It was only then that I realized I had entrusted all of myself to you'

I run a shared bookshelf at a bookstore called 'Hon no Sumika' 💭 I made a poetry ZINE Instagram→@ephemere_atelier_ 8/22 Machi no ZINE Fest 9/27 ZINE FEST Kyoto Selling texture art and original goods

Akane, about to enter sixth grade, lost her mother at age five and developed a stutter. She sings a rapid tongue-twister from her memories and, today as always, heads to the library alone. Seen with special eyes and having no friends—Akane treats her stutter as proof of her love for her mother and cannot bring herself to pursue treatment. One day she receives an email on her computer from an unknown sender that reads, "Let's be friends." The sender is Akari, and the two quickly become close. Battling resistance to speaking and the fear of expressing her feelings—while troubled by how to relate to friends, she gradually reevaluates herself and deepens her trust in Akari. Meanwhile, Akane finds a picture book in her father's room... [From Sakurayama-sha] ★Who do we want to read or buy this? We want upper elementary to middle school students to read it. In practice buyers may be mostly adults, such as school librarians, teachers, and parents with children. It’s for anyone who has ever wanted to say "hello" but couldn't—just as I once couldn't. ★What is the best thing about this work? I recommend the whole book. I often think, "What is life?" In the story there is a Ferris wheel. Although it moves forward, it looks as if it circles the same place. Even if it seems to be going down, that descent may be the path to rise again. That mirrors Akane's emotional movements. I found myself identifying with Akane and, for a while, losing track of time while thinking about life. Life felt like a Ferris wheel. ★What I fell in love with in this work The entire work is exceptionally gentle. I became a fan of Akane. I also loved the presence of Mr. Anzai. The coming-of-age story of a sixth-grade girl who lost her mother and struggles with a stutter is portrayed very gently alongside her father; although the setting is everyday, the plot draws you into its extraordinary moments. While dealing with "things you can't say well," the book turns them into language that arrives very beautifully. Above all, it was the author's passion. I was truly glad when the author candidly said, "I have a work I cherish." I think I fell for the writer Noran's intensity along with the work.

B6, 198 pages. Published February 1, 2026. Author: Noran Nijino. Who this book is for: - Those who feel a little worn out from trying to live up to someone else's expectations. - Those who tend to carry everything alone, thinking "I must be independent." - Those who are fed up with the roles they are expected to play. - Those who want a beautiful bookbinding to keep and admire. Stock status: As of February 16, online stock has fallen below 20 copies. Restock after sellout is undecided. "Skating, you see, is like a small silver rink garden: while struggling with restrictions, you desperately spread your wings to express freedom." A pure wish to "meet expectations" can, before you know it, turn into chains that bind you. It is not because she lacked talent, nor because she didn't try hard enough. Simply by continuing to perform a "role" for someone else, she lost a place for her heart to belong. The protagonist, Darlene, came to hate figure skating for such painfully familiar reasons that could happen in anyone's life. This book, Flamingo on the Ice, is neither a lonely comeback tale nor a flashy success story. What it records is a quiet, sincere renewal: wrapped in her parents' deep love and helped by the hands of friends, she slowly heals her broken wings. Independence is not about gritting your teeth alone; it is about believing in your own worth again while accepting the support around you. Noran Nijino traces that path with the delicate touch of marks carved on the ice. Instead of pushing you with "keep going," the book affirms your current place with "it's okay to stop." After reading, a warmth like the lingering echo of cheers across cold ice quietly spreads through your heart. Reader impressions: For those tired of easy happy endings: "This is not a facile growth story. What it offers is the author's courage to not indulge the characters' uncertainty and a realistic form of salvation." — (reader comment) For fans of foreign TV dramas and translated literature: "A dry American air and a prose that rejects wet dependence. It feels like reading fine translated fiction—fresh and immersive." — (reader comment) For those who have struggled with their relationship with their parents: "A mother who thought she was respecting her daughter but ended up taking away her freedom. The book shines light even on that mother's regret with terrifying objectivity and kindness." — (reader comment)

A ZINE fest held in Kagoshima. The venue is Li-Ka Nangkoku Hall (Li-Ka1920, 5th floor), and admission is 11:00〜16:00. Information for exhibitors—such as booth sizes, exhibition fees, rules for cooperating with event operations, prohibited items/acts, and application procedures—is provided. Photography and posting on social media may occur.

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.

Introduces motifs of Palestinian traditional cross-stitch embroidery and includes short essays. A ZINE printed by risograph. The cover uses paper reused from origami cranes offered to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Includes a sticker of the protective motif 'Scissors and Roses'. All sales will be donated to humanitarian aid organizations.

A ZINE introducing traditional embroidery. It explains the history, designs, and motifs of Tsugaru kogin-zashi. It conveys the art created by farmers who were forbidden from wearing anything other than hemp. Includes an actual embroidered bookmark featuring the "Neko no Ashi" (cat's paw) motif.

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.

A ZINE introducing traditional embroidery Explains the history, designs, and motifs of embroidery handed down in present-day Fes, Morocco. Please enjoy the beauty of the geometric patterns nurtured by Islam, which forbids idolatry. An actual embroidered bookmark is included.

I make zines about traditional embroidery. I started exhibiting at the Literature Flea Market and ZINE Fes in 2026. Please also check out my Instagram: @meznokte

'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.