Gakken Inc. (Tokyo/Shinagawa, President and Representative Director: Tatsuya Nanjo), a group company of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Tokyo/Shinagawa, President and Representative Director: Hiroaki Miyahara), released the July 2026 issue of 'Oekaki Hime' on June 1, 2026.

'Oekaki Hime' is a magazine for children who love cute things, offering a wealth of popular activities such as drawing, coloring, mazes, spot-the-difference puzzles, origami, and crafts, all featuring popular characters and princesses.

As the rainy season approaches, many parents may be wondering how to keep their children entertained indoors without getting bored. The July issue of 'Oekaki Hime' is packed with excitement for both parents and children, solving that very problem. The highlight of this issue is a luxurious appendix that allows children to create their own cute 3D stickers. Enjoy a fun summer with 'drawing & indoor play' that engages little hands!

Luxurious Separate Appendix: Your Own Cute Compact! 'Puffy Sticker Maker'

The separate appendix for this issue is a magical compact called the 'Puffy Sticker Maker' that lets you make puffy stickers by hand. To use it, simply insert the material and press firmly with your finger. Even young children can easily create beautifully finished stickers.

There are 57 different designs in total! Featuring popular illustrations from Sanrio Characters, Anime Chiikawa, and Sumikko Gurashi, children can choose their favorites and make their own stickers.

Once made, children can exchange stickers with friends. This appendix is fun to make and even more fun to show off to friends and family.

Super Luxurious Bound-in Appendices! Summer-Themed 'Origami, Memo Pads, and Tansaku'

The issue is packed with cute, summer-themed bound-in appendices such as 'Anime Chiikawa Kirakawa★ Otegami Tanzaku', 'Jewel Box Origami', and 'Sanrio Characters Ice Cream Memo'. Children can enjoy cutting and folding to create cute crafts.

Sticker Play, Coloring, Mazes! A Fully Packed Magazine

Popular dress-up sticker pages like 'Summer Princess Coloring & Drawing Lesson' and 'Yukata Dress-Up' allow children to play with excitement and immersion.

Pages featuring popular characters are also abundant, including 'Sanrio Characters' coloring and sticker play, and 'Sumikko Gurashi' mazes.

The July 2026 issue of 'Oekaki Hime', packed with fun from cover to cover, is now available at bookstores and online bookstores nationwide. Please check it out!

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[Product Overview]

'Oekaki Hime July 2026 Issue'

Special Price: 1,375 yen (tax included)

Release Date: June 1, 2026

Format: AB size

Magazine JAN Code: 4912021090761

Publisher: Gakken Inc.

Gakken Publishing Site: https://hon.gakken.jp/magazine/3602109076

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Gakken Inc.

https://www.corp-gakken.co.jp/ ・President and Representative Director: Tatsuya Nanjo ・Date of Establishment: January 13, 2009 (Company name changed on October 1, 2022) ・Capital: 50 million yen ・Address: 2-11-8 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8416 ・Business: Publishing and content business, global business, medical and nursing publishing content business, kindergarten and school business, classroom-related business, EC and online business, advertising business

Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.

https://www.gakken.co.jp/ ・President and Representative Director: Hiroaki Miyahara ・Date of Establishment: March 31, 1947 ・Capital: 19,817 million yen ・Sales: 199.1 billion yen, Consolidated subsidiaries: 82 (Fiscal year ending September 2025) Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (Securities Code: 9470) ・Address: 2-11-8 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8510 ・Telephone: 03-6431-1001 (Main) ・Business: A holding company operating education and medical/welfare-related businesses since its founding in 1946. Education: Classroom and cram school business including 'Gakken Classroom', publishing and content business for learning materials, kindergarten and school business for textbooks and childcare supplies. Medical/Welfare: Service-equipped housing for the elderly business, dementia group home business, childcare support business such as nursery schools and after-school care. Global: Operating in over 150 countries.

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