Inspired by Kyoto's Goshuincho (Temple Seal Books), a Young Employee's "Album I Want" Becomes Reality -- Asukanet to Launch New Products for Professional Photographers on July 1

Asukanet Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Daikichiro Murakami, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, TSE Growth Stock Code: 2438, hereinafter: Asukanet), which operates the photobook service "ASUKABOOK" for professional photographers, will launch new photobooks and panels for professional photographers starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

Among the new products, the "ZEN Layflat®︎ Forêt" and "Board Forêt" wooden cover albums, born from the ideas of young employees, are particularly noteworthy. This new series, inspired by Kyoto's Goshuincho, allows users to feel the warmth of wood and the natural texture.

Prior to the launch, a preview product announcement event for the media was held on Thursday, May 14, at the Asukanet Aoyama Showroom (Tokyo). The products were also exhibited as a reference at "PHOTONEXT2026" held from Tuesday, June 16 to Wednesday, June 17, receiving positive feedback from many photographers and photo studio professionals. Furthermore, a free online seminar will be held on Friday, July 24, to introduce the new products, including "ZEN Layflat®︎ Forêt," in detail.

"ZEN Layflat®︎ Forêt" and "Board Forêt" allow you to feel the warmth of wood and natural texture.

Five new products launched, including the "Forêt" series born from the ideas of young employees.

Asukanet will launch five new products that propose the value of not only "giving shape to photos" but also "decorating" and "keeping them close" to harmonize with daily life.

"ZEN Layflat®︎ Forêt" is the first wooden cover album in ASUKABOOK's history.

The product name "Forêt" means "forest" in French, and its characteristic is a natural taste that allows you to feel the warmth of wood. It will be available in 10 patterns, combining two cover material colors and five designs. This product was planned inspired by the Goshuincho that a young employee saw in Kyoto. Development began with the desire to "incorporate the warmth of wood and natural texture into photo products," and it was born as an album that can accompany various scenes such as Japanese-style photoshoots, family photos, and Shichi-Go-San celebrations.

An employee who planned the product inspired by Goshuincho and "Forêt".

Additionally, "Board Forêt" is also available in the same series. Its thick pages are gentle to the touch, and its warm texture, unique to wooden covers, blends naturally into interiors. In addition, other products are available to express the value of photos more richly, including:

- "Board Light Wall mini," with a plaster-like texture and foil stamping for an elegant finish.

- "pasta fabric," a fabric version of the popular "pasta" panel. - "ClearGraph," which combines transparency with a luxurious feel.

Board Light Wall minipasta fabric

"Business Agency Service" Also Introduced at Preview Media Event.

A preview product announcement event for the media was held on Thursday, May 14, at the Asukanet Aoyama Showroom.

In addition to exhibiting new products, the "Business Agency Service," which supports reducing the workload after shooting, was also introduced.

By outsourcing tasks such as data organization, simple retouching, album layout creation, and data delivery, Asukanet proposed an environment where photographers can concentrate on their core tasks, such as shooting and customer service.

Furthermore, at "PHOTONEXT2026," the largest exhibition in the photography industry held in June, new products were exhibited as references.

In particular, "ZEN Layflat®︎ Forêt" received positive comments from many photographers and photo studio professionals, who noted:

- The fresh texture of the wood. - Its compatibility with Japanese-style and natural-themed photoshoots. - The warmth conveyed when seeing the actual product.

Scenes from the exhibition at PHOTONEXT2026.

New Product Introduction Online Seminar to Be Held.

A free online seminar by ASUKABOOK staff will be held on Friday, July 24, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

The seminar will introduce the features of the new products to be released on Wednesday, July 1, recommended usage scenarios, and proposal methods. The content is designed to provide a deeper understanding of the products' texture and appeal.

[Event Overview]

Seminar Title:

"Announcement! 2026 New Product Second Wave" and "Effective Use of Data Delivery System Grandpic for Photoshoots"

Date and Time: Friday, July 24, 2026, 14:00 - 15:00

Participation Fee: Free

Speaker: ASUKABOOK Staff

How to Participate: https://asukabook.jp/event/seminar.html

Asukanet Co., Ltd. Overview

Company Name: Asukanet Co., Ltd. ( https://www.asukanet.co.jp )

Location: 3-28-14 Gion, Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, 731-0138

Established: July 6, 1995

Capital: 490 million yen

Representative: Daikichiro Murakami, President and CEO

Business Activities: Photobook business, Funeral business, Aerial display business

* Company names and product names mentioned in this release are trademarks or registered trademarks of Asukanet Co., Ltd.