A new magazine-book (known as a ‘mook’ in Japan) showcasing 100 of Japan’s most famous castles is available from December 29, 2017. This official guidebook comes with a stamp book for you to obtain a stamp from each castle.
The public interest incorporated foundation Nihon Jokaku Kyokai announced “Shoku Nihon 100 Meijo” (100 Famous Castles of Japan: The Sequel) back on April 6th this year. Its predecessor, “Nihon 100 Meijo,” (100 Famous Castles of Japan), created a huge stamp rally boom. A stamp rally in Japan is where people run around different locations collecting stamps to fill up their stamp book. This castle stamp rally was so popular that cries from castle fans around Japan called for another 100 castles to be selected.
Their prayers have finally been answered. To celebrate 10 years since the last castle stamp rally, the long-awaited sequel, presenting a new list of 100 castles, has finally been delivered. There was a rule with the first 100 to pick 5 castles per prefecture, so there were many famous castles omitted from the list. But in the new sequel, plenty of local castles have been chosen which has brought much joy to fans.
In this castle stamp rally, participants must collect stamps in their official stamp book from 100 castles situated around Japan. Each stamp features its own beautiful design of a castle. The number of people going crazy over the rally is increasing as they remember how much fun it was going around each location and seeing their stamp book fill up one stamp at a time.
The stamp rally sequel begins on April 6, 2018. The stamp book required for the rally is on sale from December 29, 2017 and comes with the official castle guidebook.
The rally can be enjoyed by just about anybody including husbands and wives, parents and children, and even by yourself.
Stamp rallies are a hobby that last a lifetime. If you’ve never done one before, how about starting with Japan’s most famous castles?
Guidebook to 100 Famous Castles of Japan: The Sequel w/Stamp Book
(Japanese Title:『続日本100名城公式ガイドブック スタンプ帳つき』)
Price: ￥1,600 (+tax)
On sale December 29, 2017
Website: http://hon.gakken.jp/
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VISIONS 2023 ILLUSTRATORS BOOK
Release Date: October 4, 2022
Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4046816376/
Book Details: https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/322204000304/
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‘The Heike Story’: The Anime we Created
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In the Summer of 2020, beaches throughout Japan were closed to prevent the spread of Covid-19. The Orai Tourism Business Strategy Team held multiple meetings, searching for a way to allow people to enjoy the Orai seaside despite the situation. They realized that people may not want to get burned, or be covered in sand, or even get wet, but still want to be able to feel the sea. The conclusion the team came to was to open a library on the sandy beach, where visitors could enjoy the Orai sea without worry. Get comfy with a good book while surrounded by the beautiful Orai beachfront at the 'Sunahama Library.' Information
Sunahama Library
Location: Orai Sun Beach
Duration: October 16 ~ October 31 2021
Opening Hours:
Weekdays: 11:00 ~ 15:00
Saturday, Sunday (Reservations get priority entry): 10:00 ~ 16:00
Entry Fee: ¥500
Reservations can be made via the official Sunahama Library webpage.
Official Site: https://www.oarai-info.jp/page/sunahamatoshokan.html
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The Last Dance of the Time KeepersIsumi Kominato, a high-school freshman, moves to Tokyo from Kochi Prefecture and forms a new dance unit with her classmates. Behind the scenes, however, strange things are happening--power outages, disappearances, amnesia? Isumi, Aoi, Konatsu, Asahi, and Saki must use the power of dance to help return the world to normal. Home on the Night of the Star FestivalSatoshi, known as a child prodigy from the time he was an infant and like a sibling to Iori, died suddenly at the age of twenty-one. Iori, unable to accept his death, runs away to attend college in Tokyo, but three years later, she begins to receive strange e-mails after Satoshi’s belongings, including a smartphone, are given to her. What was he researching before he died, and why was a global IT company involved? What is the truth behind his mysterious death?Information
Novel x Anime PV Project
Novel Release Date: October 14, 2021
Price: ¥1,320 (Tax Included)
The Last Dance of the Time Keepers: https://www.kawade.co.jp/np/isbn/9784309029948/
Home on the Night of the Star Festival: https://www.kawade.co.jp/np/isbn/9784309029955/
Specific Bookstore Purchase Bonuses
Isumi Kominato Version: Amazon
Aoi Hioka Version: Kumazawa Books
Konatsu Tomodate Version: TSUTAYA
Asahi Omichi Version: Miraiya Books
Saki Tsukui: TSUTAYA
Amazon Exclusive Bonus: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4309869947/
Participating TSUTAYA Locations: https://tsutaya.tsite.jp/storelist/feature/bonus/book/20210909/index
Miraiya Books Exclusive Bonus: https://www.miraiyashoten.co.jp/news/tokimori_lastdance/
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The lounge on the executive floor, known as The Presidential Towers, was reformed in March 2020 to include a library of 1,000 books, with themes including Osaka, refreshing, relaxing, and children's books. It was then that the room plan collaboration with YOURS BOOK STORE, who was involved in the initial book selection, was proposed. In the "Once in a Lifetime ~ Professionals Choose Your Book~" accommodation plan, a professional will discuss with the guest to learn more about their taste, with the book director offering 3 personalized book choices per person. The guest can also take full advantage of the hotel library. Following your trip, a book chosen especially for guests will be sent to your home, with a message card describing how your books were selected. This unique accommodation plan allows you to bask in the afterglow of your trip while waiting to see what kind of book you receive. Why not check out this unique plan where you can receive your own personalized book recommendation? Information
Accommodation Plan “Once in a Lifetime ~Professionals Choose Your Book~”
Duration: September 15 ~ November 30, 2021
Reservations Numbers: 0120-116180
YOURS BOOK STORE: https://yoursbookstore.jp
Official Site: https://www.rihga.co.jp/osaka
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The co-working space SkiiMa, operated by PARCO, will hold the ‘BOOK FAIR in SkiiMa’ inside Shinsaibashi PARCO from September 10 to October 31, 2021. Four bookstores in the Kansai region were chosen to participate, with each exhibiting titles based on certain themes. This is the first ever BOOK FAIR in SkiiMa event, and the idea stemmed from the mind of LVDB Book's owner. Each participating store was based on his perspective, and each theme offers something unique for visitors to discover.
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Running: September 4 – October 31, 2021
*Opening and closing hours the same as Shinsaibashi PARCO.
Location: SkiiMa SHINSAIBASHI (Shinsaibashi PARCO 4F)
Entrance Fee: Free
Event Page: https://skiima.parco.jp/shinsaibashi/event/detail/?id=118
Official Site: https://skiima.parco.jp/