[Recruiting 40 Monitors] Gakken Zukan LIVE Pocket New Edition 'Insects' & 'Animals' Launch Campaign (Deadline: June 8)

Gakken Inc. (Shinagawa, Tokyo; President: Tatsuya Nanjo), a group company of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa, Tokyo; President: Hiroaki Miyahara), is holding a monitor campaign on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) from June 1 to June 8, 2026, to commemorate the release of the new editions of 'Gakken Zukan LIVE Pocket: Insects' and 'Gakken Zukan LIVE Pocket: Animals' (scheduled for release on June 25, 2026). A pocket-sized field guide perfect for walks and outdoor activities! The 'Gakken Zukan LIVE Pocket New Edition' is a revised version of the pocket-sized field guide series born from 'Gakken Zukan LIVE.' With enhanced features and appendices, it is specialized for 'experience' and 'carrying outdoors'! The new titles for summer 2026 are 'Insects' and 'Animals'! This year, we are releasing two popular pocket field guides simultaneously. ● All photos of live insects! The ideal partner for insect collecting: 'Insects New Edition' ● Makes trips to zoos and aquariums much more fun! 'Animals New Edition' To commemorate the release, we are recruiting a total of 40 monitors who will post their impressions and photos of the books in use on Instagram and X! We look forward to your applications. ■ How to Apply Apply via Instagram and X! ▼ How to apply on Instagram 1) Follow 'Gakken Zukan Series Official (Gakken) (@gakkenzukanclub)' 2) 'Like' the target post ▼ How to apply on X 1) Follow 'Gakken Zukan LIVE Gakken (@gakken_zukan)' 2) Repost the target post ★ Please check the following for application details and terms: https://gkp-koushiki.gakken.jp/2026/06/01/97430/ ■ Application Period June 1, 2026 (Mon) – June 8, 2026 (Mon) 23:59 ■ Target Products 'Gakken Zukan LIVE Pocket: Insects New Edition' 'Gakken Zukan LIVE Pocket: Animals New Edition' ■ Number of Monitors Total of 40 people ■ Application Conditions - Residents of Japan who agree to the application terms. - Those who own an X/Instagram account. * The account must be set to public. * In accordance with X/Instagram usage restrictions, we do not accept applications from those under 13. - Those who can actually use the product within 2 weeks of arrival and post photos of their child using the book along with their impressions on their own X or Instagram account. (For Instagram, feed posts are required.) - Those who agree to the use of their posted videos or photos in promotional materials for the book (POP at bookstores, flyers, websites, etc.). ■ What Monitors Need to Do After receiving the product, please use the field guide within 2 weeks and post photos or videos of your child using the book, along with your impressions, on your X/Instagram. * Please be sure to include the following three hashtags in your post. * If there are multiple hashtags, please ensure '#PR' is at the beginning. #PR #GakkenZukanLIVEPocket #GakkenZukanLIVE * For Instagram posts, please tag the following account: Gakken Zukan Series Official (Gakken) (@gakkenzukanclub) ■ Notification of Results - You may apply multiple times, but each person can only win once. - Winners will be selected from those who meet the application conditions, have at least 10 posts, and have content that does not violate public order and morals. - Winners will be notified via DM by mid-June 2026. * Please note that the prize may arrive after the release date. * Please fill in the required information in the form provided in the DM. * If you do not fill it out by the specified deadline, the win will be invalidated. - We will never send DMs from accounts other than X 'Gakken Zukan LIVE Gakken (@gakken_zukan)' and Instagram 'Gakken Zukan Series Official (Gakken) (@gakkenzukanclub)'. - If you receive a suspicious DM, please delete it immediately and block the account to prevent damage. ~ Gakken Zukan LIVE Pocket New Edition: What's New! ~ 'Gakken Zukan LIVE Pocket New Edition' is a revised version of the pocket-sized field guide series. It has been upgraded to specialize in 'outdoor use'! The second release of the renewal features 'Insects' and 'Animals' simultaneously. ★ Measure what you find! Size measurement sheet Includes a 'size measurement sheet' on the back cover to measure the size of what you find. It can be used as a ruler or as a background for recording photos, perfect for outdoor observation! ★ Upgraded features for outdoor activities! 'Insects' introduces breeding methods, and 'Animals' introduces observation points at zoos and aquariums in detail. ★ Lighter and fits in your bag! Easier to carry. By changing the type of paper used, it is nearly 20% lighter than the old version! It is now a size that is easy to fit in your bag without feeling heavy. [Product Overview] ■ 'Gakken Zukan LIVE Pocket: Insects New Edition' Supervision: Munetoshi Maruyama, Seidai Nagashima, Sora Nakamine Price: 1,430 yen (tax included) Scheduled release date: June 25, 2026 ISBN: 978-4-05-206291-9 Publisher: Gakken Inc. [Details and Reservations] - Gakken Publishing Site: https://hon.gakken.jp/book/1020629100 - Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4052062914/ - Rakuten Books: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18591521/ ■ 'Gakken Zukan LIVE Pocket: Animals New Edition' Supervision: Tadaaki Imaizumi Price: 1,430 yen (tax included) Scheduled release date: June 25, 2026 ISBN: 978-4-05-206222-3 Publisher: Gakken Inc. [Details and Reservations] - Gakken Publishing Site: https://hon.gakken.jp/book/1020622200 - Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4052062221/ - Rakuten Books: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18591554/ ■ Gakken Inc. https://www.corp-gakken.co.jp/ - President: Tatsuya Nanjo - Established: Jan 13, 2009 - Capital: 50 million yen - Address: 2-11-8 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo - Business: Publishing, global business, medical/nursing content, school/nursery business, e-commerce, advertising. ■ Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. https://www.gakken.co.jp/ - President: Hiroaki Miyahara - Established: March 31, 1947 - Capital: 19,817 million yen - Sales: 199.1 billion yen (FY ending Sept 2025) - Listed: Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (Code: 9470) - Address: 2-11-8 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo - Phone: 03-6431-1001 - Business: Education, medical/welfare, global business.