Genkosha Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will release the book "The Easiest and Most Fun Way to Start a 'Paste-Up' Life Log: Junk Journaling" on July 30, 2026.

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"Junk journaling," introduced in this book, is the creation of notebook art by freely combining everyday paper items such as receipts, tickets, shop cards, wrapping paper, labels, stamps, and magazine clippings. It is a "paste-up life log" where you create your own unique book by freely layering paper items and favorite materials encountered in daily life.

"What should I paste?"

"How can I make it look nice?"

"Can't I start without old paper or antique materials?"

This book answers such beginner questions while introducing everything from the basics of junk journaling to practical ideas with abundant examples. What this book conveys is not "how to make it well," but "how to freely preserve what you love."

It also includes a junk journaling creation experience project by popular illustrator mizutama. It shows the appeal and fun of junk journaling through the enjoyment and discoveries felt from a beginner's perspective while actually creating one.

Furthermore, it features examples of works by numerous popular junk journal artists active in Japan. It introduces diverse expressions, from life log-style works compiling travel memories to antique-style works utilizing vintage materials, and three-dimensional works incorporating pockets and mechanisms. It also includes the ingenuity and ideas for each work, making it a book that can be enjoyed just by looking at the collection of works.

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Features of this book:

1. Explains the appeal and how to start junk journaling from scratch

It clearly explains everything from basic knowledge of "what is junk journaling?" to necessary tools, how to collect materials, and ideas for page creation. It is an introductory book that beginners can easily get started with.

2. Includes an experience project by popular illustrator mizutama

Popular illustrator mizutama challenges junk journaling creation. You can experience the charm of junk journaling through the fun and discoveries felt from a beginner's perspective.

3. Features numerous works by popular artists active in Japan

It includes diverse junk journal works such as life log style, vintage style, and works incorporating mechanisms. You can enjoy the unique expressions and ideas of each artist, as well as get hints for creating your own works.

4. Details practical techniques such as aging and coffee dyeing

It covers a wide range of techniques, from basic skills like "tearing" and "pasting" to applied techniques such as paper aging, coffee dyeing, charring, waxing, and creating pockets. You can learn how to enhance the expressive power of your works using everyday materials.

5. Includes a must-see shop guide for paper item lovers

Introduces paper item shops and material stores useful for junk journaling. It contains information to enjoy the world of junk journaling more deeply, from material searching to work creation.

6. Comes with special antique paper! Start junk journaling the day you buy it

Antique paper usable for junk journaling is specially included at the end of the book. You can start creating works immediately after purchase without having to collect materials.

The joy of collecting your favorite paper items. The joy of creating pages. And the joy of looking back and savoring memories. This book condenses the charm of junk journaling into one volume, making it the perfect guide for those who want to start.

About the Supervisor

Ayako Shimamoto

Shop owner/buyer who runs the vintage stationery store "THINGS 'N' THANKS" in Kuramae, Tokyo. Deals mainly in overseas vintage stationery and paper items from the early 1900s to the 1980s. Founded JCJ (Junk Journal Club Japan) in 2026 and promotes junk journaling and collage culture by holding junk journaling workshops, exhibition sales, and material exchange events.

【Book Overview】

Title: The Easiest and Most Fun Way to Start a 'Paste-Up' Life Log: Junk Journaling

Release Date: 2026/7/30

Format: A5 size, 144 pages, with obi

Price: ¥2,200 (body) + tax

ISBN-13: 978-4-7683-3202-3

Publisher: Genkosha Co., Ltd.

Amazon Sales Page: https://amzn.to/4oKx0fu

【Company Profile】

Company Name: Genkosha Co., Ltd.

Location: 4-1-5 Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8716

Established: 1931

Business Activities: Publishing

URL: https://www.genkosha.co.jp/

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