'Chikyu no Arukikata Saitama City' to be Published in Early Summer 2027! Survey to Collect Local Reviews for a Chance to Win a 'Chikyu no Arukikata Quo Card'

Chikyu no Arukikata Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa, Tokyo / Representative Director and President: Kunihiro Arai), a group company of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa, Tokyo / Representative Director and President: Hiroaki Miyahara), announced on May 13, 2026, the release information for 'Chikyu no Arukikata Saitama City' (scheduled to be released in early summer 2027 at bookstores nationwide and online bookstores).

■ Saitama City's 25th Anniversary! A Deep Dive into its Charms in One Comprehensive Volume!

The 'Chikyu no Arukikata' domestic series, which includes the 'Tokyo' edition, 'Yokohama City,' and 'Chofu City,' has issued 30 titles with a cumulative circulation exceeding 1.28 million copies. It has garnered attention nationwide as a "guidebook overflowing with local love," packed with authentic local voices and attractions.

It has been decided to produce 'Chikyu no Arukikata Saitama City,' aiming for its release in early summer 2027. This will be the first full guidebook dedicated to Saitama City, realized in response to the enthusiastic requests from many readers, "We want a Saitama City edition too!" after the 'Saitama' edition was released in 2023.

We will produce a guidebook that deeply explores the charms of all 10 wards of Saitama City, which celebrated its 25th anniversary on May 1, 2026!

■ Your Voice Might Be Featured!? Production Decision Commemorative Survey & Present Campaign Begins

To commemorate the decision to produce 'Chikyu no Arukikata Saitama City,' a "Production Decision Commemorative Survey & Present Campaign" started on May 13, 2026. We are widely soliciting ideas for the cover illustration of 'Chikyu no Arukikata Saitama City,' recommended gourmet foods & spots, and "local anecdotes" that make you nod in agreement. We eagerly await many authentic voices from Saitama citizens, those with ties to the city, and those who have visited.

20 people will be selected by lottery from those who answer the survey to receive an original Chikyu no Arukikata Quo Card (worth 500 yen) (Deadline: June 30, 2026, 23:59).

【Overview of the Present Campaign】

Implementation Period: May 13, 2026 (Wed) - June 30, 2026 (Tue) 23:59

Application Method: Please answer the 'Chikyu no Arukikata Saitama City' Production Decision Commemorative Survey. (Via the URL below or 2D code)

Prize: Chikyu no Arukikata Original Quo Card for 20 winners

▼ 'Chikyu no Arukikata Saitama City' Production Decision Commemorative Survey

https://arukikata.jp/sitpeu

【What is Chikyu no Arukikata?】

Since its founding in 1979, 'Chikyu no Arukikata' has been creating overseas travel guides for over 45 years. Currently, it covers information on approximately 160 countries and regions. Amidst a 95% drop in sales during the COVID-19 pandemic, its first domestic edition, 'Tokyo,' released in 2020, became a huge hit. Following 'Tokyo,' it achieved a V-shaped recovery by successively launching other domestic editions and collaborative books, gaining media attention in TV, newspapers, and various other outlets. It continues to evolve, collaborating on capsule toys with 'Chikyu no Arukikata' goods, retort curriesこだわった to authentic flavors, and miscellaneous goods with 100-yen shops!

[Product Overview]

■ 'Chikyu no Arukikata Saitama City'

Author: Chikyu no Arukikata Editorial Department

Format: A5 modified, 256 pages (planned)

Estimated Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)

Scheduled Release Date: Early summer 2027

Publisher: Chikyu no Arukikata Co., Ltd.

Distributor: Gakken Co., Ltd.

Chikyu no Arukikata: https://www.arukikata.co.jp/guidebook/

■ Chikyu no Arukikata Co., Ltd. (Arukikata. Co., Ltd.)

https://www.arukikata.co.jp/company/
・Representative Director and President: Kunihiro Arai
・Date of corporate establishment: December 1, 2020 (Business started January 1, 2021)
・Capital: 5 million yen
・Location: 2-11-8 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8416
・Business activities: Publication of "Chikyu no Arukikata" and related businesses, travel marketing business, non-life insurance agency business

■ Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (GAKKEN HOLDINGS CO., LTD.)

https://www.gakken.co.jp/
・Representative Director and President: Hiroaki Miyahara
・Date of corporate establishment: March 31, 1947
・Capital: 19,817 million yen
・Sales: 199.1 billion yen, Consolidated subsidiaries: 82 companies (as of September 2025)
　　　　　Listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Securities Code: 9470)
・Location: 2-11-8 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8510
・Phone number: 03-6431-1001 (main)
・Business activities: A holding company established in 1946, engaged in education and medical welfare related businesses.
　　　　　　Education field: Classroom/cram school businesses including "Gakken Classrooms,"
　　　　　　　　　　　Publishing/content businesses such as educational materials,
　　　　　　　　　　　Textbooks and childcare products.