'Walking the Globe Saga' to be Published in Spring 2027! Seeking Genuine Voices of Saga LOVERS in a Commemorative Survey & Gift Campaign

Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Hiroaki Miyahara), a group company of Arukikata Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Kunihiro Arai), announced on July 1, 2026, the decision to produce 'Walking the Globe Saga' (scheduled for release in spring 2027 at bookstores nationwide and online).

Kyushu's First Prefectural Edition! 'Walking the Globe' to Deeply Explore the Charms of Saga Prefecture

The 'Walking the Globe' domestic series, which includes titles like 'Tokyo,' 'Niigata,' and 'Kobe City,' has over 30 titles and has sold more than 1.3 million copies. It has garnered attention nationwide as a 'guidebook full of regional love,' packed with local, real voices and attractions.

Now, the decision has been made to release 'Walking the Globe Saga' in spring 2027. This guidebook will be a 'Saga Travel Encyclopedia' that comprehensively covers all 20 cities and towns in Saga Prefecture and delves deeply into Saga's unique charms!

'Your Voice Might Be Featured!' Commemorative Survey & Gift Campaign Begins

To celebrate the decision to produce 'Walking the Globe Saga,' a commemorative survey and gift campaign started on July 1, 2026. We are seeking genuine voices from Saga residents and readers connected to Saga regarding the cover illustration, recommended spots & gourmet, and local anecdotes for 'Walking the Globe Saga.' Twenty winners will be randomly selected from those who complete the survey to receive an original Arukikata Quo Card.

[Campaign Overview]

● Campaign Period: July 1, 2026 (Wed) - August 31, 2026 (Mon)

● How to Enter: Please answer the 'Walking the Globe Saga' Production Decision Commemorative Survey. (Via the URL below or the 2D code)

● Prize: Original Arukikata Quo Card - 20 winners

▼ 'Walking the Globe Saga' Production Decision Commemorative Survey

https://arukikata.jp/sagnut

[Product Details]

'Walking the Globe Saga'

Author: Walking the Globe Editorial Department

Format: A5 modified, 436 pages (planned)

Estimated Price: 2,420 yen (tax included)

Scheduled Release Date: Spring 2027

Publisher: Arukikata Co., Ltd.

Distributor: Gakken Co., Ltd.

Walking the Globe: https://www.arukikata.co.jp/guidebook/

Arukikata Co., Ltd.

https://www.arukikata.co.jp/company/

President and Representative Director: Kunihiro Arai

Date of Incorporation: December 1, 2020 (Business Commencement: January 1, 2021)

Capital: 5 million yen

Location: 2-11-8 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8416

Business Activities: Publishing and related business for 'Walking the Globe,' travel marketing business, non-life insurance agency business.

Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.

https://www.gakken.co.jp/

President and Representative Director: Hiroaki Miyahara

Date of Incorporation: March 31, 1947

Capital: 19,817 million yen

Sales: 199.1 billion yen, Consolidated Subsidiaries: 82 companies (as of September 2025)

Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (Securities Code: 9470)

Location: 2-11-8 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8510

Phone Number: 03-6431-1001 (Main)

Business Activities: Holding company engaged in education and medical/welfare related businesses since its founding in 1946.

Education Field: Classroom/cram school business, including 'Gakken Kyoshitsu,'

Publishing/content business for learning materials, etc.,

School/preschool business for textbooks, childcare supplies, etc.

Medical Welfare Field: Service-type housing for the elderly business,

Cognitive impairment group home business,

Childcare support business, including nursery schools and after-school care.

Global: Activities and business development in over 150 countries.