New Learning Books Based on 'Momotaro Dentetsu 2' Released! Two-Volume Set for Elementary Students and Adults to Learn Geography and History

Gakken, a subsidiary of Gakken Holdings (Tokyo, Minato-ku/ President and CEO: Hiroaki Miyahara), released "Manga & Quiz 'Momotaro Dentetsu 2' Learn 47 Prefectures Geography & History Strategy Eastern Japan Edition" and "Same Western Japan Edition" on June 25, 2026.

The children's book series 'Learn with Manga & Quiz 'Momotaro Dentetsu'' has surpassed 150,000 copies in total sales, known for allowing players to learn about Japanese and world geography, history, money, and economics while playing games. This time, the latest edition corresponding to the highly anticipated new game 'Momotaro Dentetsu 2 ~Your Town is Surely There~' has been released in a two-volume format: Eastern Japan and Western Japan editions.

The book covers over 1,000 cities and all 47 prefectures' geography, history, climate, specialties, sports, and more, focusing on stations featured in the game. It is perfect for reviewing geography and history for upper elementary school students and above, as well as for parent-child communication, with its voluminous content.

*Including electronic versions from February 2022 to June 2026.

【Key Features of This Book】

● Introducing stations from 'Momotaro Dentetsu 2'! Over 1,000 Japanese cities and stations introduced

The Eastern Japan Edition features 559 stations (Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu regions, 23 prefectures), and the Western Japan Edition features 431 stations (Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu & Okinawa regions, 24 prefectures). While it is recommended to have both volumes, each volume includes comprehensive data about the other region, allowing you to cover the basics of all prefectures in Japan with just one volume.

Additionally, each property is categorized with 9 types of marks: 'Food', 'Agriculture', 'Fisheries', 'Commerce', 'Industry', 'Tourism', 'Hot Springs', 'Ceramics', and 'Pharmaceuticals'. This makes it easy to understand the characteristics of each region's industries.

● Learn history and trivia through original 4-panel manga and review quizzes!

Pages featuring maps of each prefecture include original 4-panel manga featuring characters from the 'Momotaro Dentetsu' game. You can learn about the climate, culture, and topics of each area while enjoying the manga.

Additionally, each regional section includes a quiz corner to deepen your understanding. The Eastern Japan Edition features 45 questions, and the Western Japan Edition features 40 questions. By challenging these fun quizzes that link game knowledge with geography and history learning content, you can assess your learning proficiency.

● Explanations of historical figures who are models for 'History Heroes' in the game!

Each volume also includes a '47 Prefectures Historical Figures Dictionary' that covers historical figures who are active in the game and have ties to various regions. Important figures such as Oda Nobunaga, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Minamoto no Yoshitsune, Sugawara no Michizane, Hiraga Gennai, Sakamoto Ryoma, and Saigo Takamori, who also appear in textbooks, are explained in an easy-to-understand manner, including their birth and death years and achievements.

● In-depth analysis of key areas! Including enlarged maps of Tokyo's 23 wards, Kyoto's 11 wards, and Osaka's 24 wards

As a special corner to learn more about regions, the Eastern Japan Edition includes an enlarged map and summary data of 'Tokyo's 23 Wards', and the Western Japan Edition includes 'Kyoto's 11 Wards & Osaka's 24 Wards'. You can learn detailed information about each ward's population, famous sites, and more. The content is perfect for preparing for school trips.

【4-Panel Manga Free Promotion on 'Gakkomi' Manga Site!】

To commemorate the release, the manga site 'Gakkomi' is featuring promotional content of the attractive original 4-panel manga included in this book. Before purchasing the book, please experience the fun of learning with the 'Momotaro Dentetsu' characters.

▶https://gakcomic.gakken.jp/comic/page-1020620800/

【Exclusive Purchase Bonus 'Original Bonus Poster' Gift at Rakuten Books!】

Customers who purchase this book at Rakuten Books will receive an exclusive bonus 'Original Bonus Poster'. Purchasing the Eastern Japan Edition will give you a 'Tokyo Area Easy-to-Understand Double-Sided Map Poster (B3 Size)', and purchasing the Western Japan Edition will give you an 'Osaka Area Easy-to-Understand Double-Sided Map Poster (B3 Size)'. These are special items that can only be obtained here, allowing parents and children to study geography anytime by sticking them in rooms or bathrooms.

*Note: The front side is a game map poster, and the back side is a real map poster with a blank map.

*Note: Quantities are limited. Please order as soon as possible.

【Bookstore Staff Must-See! Downloadable Prefectural Original POP Available】

Gakken's official blog has started offering free downloads of 'Prefectural Original POP' to vividly decorate storefronts. Designed to match each region, they can be used immediately for displays.

▶https://gkp-koushiki.gakken.jp/2026/06/24/98340/

【About the 'Momotaro Dentetsu' Series】

'Momotaro Dentetsu' (published by KONAMI) is a board game where players become company presidents, travel around various places to buy properties, and aim to become the wealthiest. Since the first game was released for the Family Computer in 1988, the series has sold a total of over 20 million copies (as of March 31, 2026) and has been enjoyed by people of all ages for about 37 years.

'Momotaro Dentetsu ~Showa, Heisei, Reiwa are also classics!~' (Nintendo Switch), released in November 2020, has received high praise as a game that can be enjoyed alone, with family, and online, surpassing 4 million copies in total sales.

Additionally, a digital teaching material 'Momotaro Dentetsu Education Version Lite ~Japan is Interesting!~' has been created and provided free of charge to educational institutions since February 2023.

In November 2023, 'Momotaro Dentetsu World ~The Earth is Turning with Hope!~' (Nintendo Switch) was released, surpassing 1.5 million copies in total sales.

On November 13, 2025, the largest volume in the series, 'Momotaro Dentetsu 2 ~Your Town is Surely There~' (Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch), was released, surpassing 1 million copies in total shipments.

©Sakuma Akira ©Konami Digital Entertainment

【About the Manga Site 'Gakkomi'】

'Gakkomi' is a free manga site designed for both children and adults to enjoy, with the catchphrase 'A manga site that moves hearts and expands the world'.

'Gakkomi' is a community where people can meet works that will capture and not let go of their hearts.

▶https://gakcomic.gakken.jp/

▶Official X (formerly Twitter) Account of Gakken Manga & Gakkomi Editorial Department: https://twitter.com/g_manganichirek

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