"Chikyu no Arukikata Saitama City" Production Decided!

Visit Date and Time: Monday, May 11, Reiwa 8 (2026), from 3:00 PM to 3:15 PM. Location: Mayor's Office, 4th Floor, Saitama City Hall. Scheduled Visitors (honorifics omitted): Akio Yura, Editor-in-Chief of Chikyu no Arukikata; Kumi Kaneko, Producer in charge of Saitama City for Chikyu no Arukikata; and 2 other people, totaling 4. Planned Release Date: Early Summer, Reiwa 9 (2027). About 'Chikyu no Arukikata': Since its first publication in 1979, 'Chikyu no Arukikata' has continuously produced overseas travel guidebooks for over 45 years. It covers information on approximately 160 countries and regions worldwide. While sales plummeted by 95% during the COVID-19 pandemic, its first domestic guidebook, 'Chikyu no Arukikata Tokyo,' released in 2020, became a huge hit. Following 'Tokyo,' subsequent domestic editions like 'Chikyu no Arukikata Saitama' and collaborative books have also achieved successive hits, leading to a V-shaped recovery and widespread media coverage. The brand is continually evolving, with capsule toys containing 'Chikyu no Arukikata' goods, retort curries emphasizing authentic flavors, and collaborative releases of general goods with 100-yen shops. Contact: Saitama City Tourism and International Affairs Division. Division Manager: Hatate. Staff: Narita, Yajima. Phone: 048-829-1365. Extension: 4785. *If you wish to cover this event, please contact us by 5:00 PM on Friday, May 8, Reiwa 8 (2026). Contact regarding the production of Chikyu no Arukikata: Kumi Kaneko, Content Business Department, Chikyu no Arukikata Inc. Phone: 03-6431-1379. Saitama City's official LINE delivers information tailored to you on your smartphone. Register here or via the QR code below!