Masterpieces from Kodansha's 'Aoitori Bunko' Read by Todai Students Now Available for Hometown Tax Donation!
Starting April 2026, Kodansha is offering themed book sets from its Aoitori Bunko series—including books favored by Tokyo University students—as hometown tax return gifts for Bunkyo Ward.
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The "Aoitori Bunko" editorial department has carefully selected works based on themes and packaged them into sets of 9 to 10 books.
From "Aoitori Bunko," we are delivering carefully selected sets divided into four themes:
- The Definitive Pinnacle of Knowledge: "Top 10 Books Read by Todai Students in Their Elementary School Days Set"
- Enjoy the Fun of Mysteries: "9 Master Detective Books Set"
- Books You Want Children to Read, Books They Will Want to Read: "10 Immovable Masterpieces Set"
- Masterpieces Filled with Girls' Dreams: "Hinata and Hikari 12-Volume Set"
Driven by the desire to deliver books and stories to children and families nationwide, Kodansha has been listing products as hometown tax return gifts for Bunkyo Ward since 2025.
In April 2026, we began offering carefully selected masterpiece sets based on specific themes from "Aoitori Bunko," among other items.
Since its launch in 1980, "Aoitori Bunko" has delivered excellent works that make children spontaneously think, "I want to read a book!" and "I love books!" This time, the editorial department has carefully selected works aligned with four themes from its vast lineup.
From a parent's perspective, rankings like the "Aoitori Bunko" books read by Todai (Tokyo University) students during their elementary school years are certainly intriguing.
In addition to "Aoitori Bunko," other notable listings include the long-selling "Disease Atlas: Revised and Expanded Edition" (over 510,000 copies sold), which explains how diseases work and is a must-have for every home, and the long-selling "New Edition: Body Atlas" (over 770,000 copies sold), which explains how the body works.
For detailed descriptions of each set, please check the product information on the following hometown tax portals:
- Furusato Choice
- Furunavi
- Rakuten Furusato Nozei
April 2026 Listing (1): "Top 10 Books Read by Todai Students in Their Elementary School Days Set" [Donation Amount] 32,000 yen
This set compiles the first volumes of long-loved popular series and world/Japanese masterpieces that are "fun and educational." Fully equipped with furigana (ruby characters), it is also useful for studying kanji and expanding vocabulary. Total of 10 books.
*Selected based on the feature "How 184 Todai Students Were Raised as 'Smart Children'" from the "President Family 2019 Autumn Issue" (published by President Inc.).
[Target Age] Early elementary school and up
[Format] Shinsho size
[Series] Aoitori Bunko
[Included Works]
- "The Restaurant of Many Orders - Kenji Miyazawa Fairy Tale Collection 1 (New Edition)" (Author: Kenji Miyazawa, Illustrator: Daihachi Ota)
- "Night on the Galactic Railroad - Kenji Miyazawa Fairy Tale Collection 3 (New Edition)" (Author: Kenji Miyazawa, Illustrator: Daihachi Ota)
- "Anne of Green Gables (New Edition)" (Author: L.M. Montgomery, Translator: Hanako Muraoka, Illustrator: HACCAN)
- "Master Detective Holmes: A Study in Scarlet" (Author: Conan Doyle, Translator: Masamichi Higurashi, Illustrator: Hiroyuki Aoyama)
- "And Then There Were Five: Detective Kiyoshiro Yumemizu Incident Notebook" (Author: Kaoru Hayamine, Illustrator: Shiro Murata)
- "Phantom Thief Queen Likes the Circus" (Author: Kaoru Hayamine, Illustrator: K2 Shokai)
- "The Beast Player (1)" (Author: Nahoko Uehashi, Illustrator: Itoe Takemoto)
- "Detective Team KZ Incident Notebook: The Missing Bicycle Knows" (Writer: Ryo Sumitaki, Original Creator: Hitomi Fujimoto, Illustrator: Komagata)
- "Little Women (1) The Four Close Sisters" (Author: Alcott, Translator: Yumiko Taniguchi, Illustrator: Kaori Fujita)
- "Werewolf Survival: Desperate Situation! The Count's Werewolf Game" (Author: Koori Amayuki, Illustrator: himesuz)
April 2026 Listing (2): "9 Master Detective Books Set" [Donation Amount] 30,000 yen
"Mystery" is the most popular genre within Aoitori Bunko. This pack combines the first three volumes of the "Master Detective Holmes" series and the "Detective Kiyoshiro Yumemizu" series, which parents and children can enjoy together, as well as the "Detective Team KZ Incident Notebook" series, which is extremely popular among Heisei-era girls. Fully equipped with furigana, it is also useful for studying kanji and expanding vocabulary. Total of 9 books.
[Target Age] Mid-elementary school and up
[Format] Shinsho size
[Series] Aoitori Bunko
[Included Works]
- "And Then There Were Five: Detective Kiyoshiro Yumemizu Incident Notebook" (Author: Kaoru Hayamine, Illustrator: Shiro Murata)
- "The Ghost Walks at Night: Detective Kiyoshiro Yumemizu Incident Notebook 2" (Author: Kaoru Hayamine, Illustrator: Shiro Murata)
- "The Disappearing Sosei Island: Detective Kiyoshiro Yumemizu Incident Notebook 3" (Author: Kaoru Hayamine, Illustrator: Shiro Murata)
- "Detective Team KZ Incident Notebook: The Missing Bicycle Knows" (Original Creator: Hitomi Fujimoto, Writer: Ryo Sumitaki, Illustrator: Komagata)
- "Detective Team KZ Incident Notebook: The Cut Page Knows" (Original Creator: Hitomi Fujimoto, Writer: Ryo Sumitaki, Illustrator: Komagata)
- "Detective Team KZ Incident Notebook: The Keychain Knows" (Original Creator: Hitomi Fujimoto, Writer: Ryo Sumitaki, Illustrator: Komagata)
- "Master Detective Holmes: The Red-Headed League" (Author: Conan Doyle, Translator: Masamichi Higurashi, Illustrator: Hiroyuki Aoyama)
- "Master Detective Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles" (Author: Conan Doyle, Translator: Masamichi Higurashi, Illustrator: Hiroyuki Aoyama)
- "Master Detective Holmes: The Speckled Band" (Author: Conan Doyle, Translator: Masamichi Higurashi, Illustrator: Hiroyuki Aoyama)
April 2026 Listing (3): "10 Immovable Masterpieces Set" [Donation Amount]
From "Aoitori Bunko," we are delivering carefully selected sets divided into four themes:
- The Definitive Pinnacle of Knowledge: "Top 10 Books Read by Todai Students in Their Elementary School Days Set"
- Enjoy the Fun of Mysteries: "9 Master Detective Books Set"
- Books You Want Children to Read, Books They Will Want to Read: "10 Immovable Masterpieces Set"
- Masterpieces Filled with Girls' Dreams: "Hinata and Hikari 12-Volume Set"
Driven by the desire to deliver books and stories to children and families nationwide, Kodansha has been listing products as hometown tax return gifts for Bunkyo Ward since 2025.
In April 2026, we began offering carefully selected masterpiece sets based on specific themes from "Aoitori Bunko," among other items.
Since its launch in 1980, "Aoitori Bunko" has delivered excellent works that make children spontaneously think, "I want to read a book!" and "I love books!" This time, the editorial department has carefully selected works aligned with four themes from its vast lineup.
From a parent's perspective, rankings like the "Aoitori Bunko" books read by Todai (Tokyo University) students during their elementary school years are certainly intriguing.
In addition to "Aoitori Bunko," other notable listings include the long-selling "Disease Atlas: Revised and Expanded Edition" (over 510,000 copies sold), which explains how diseases work and is a must-have for every home, and the long-selling "New Edition: Body Atlas" (over 770,000 copies sold), which explains how the body works.
For detailed descriptions of each set, please check the product information on the following hometown tax portals:
- Furusato Choice
- Furunavi
- Rakuten Furusato Nozei
April 2026 Listing (1): "Top 10 Books Read by Todai Students in Their Elementary School Days Set" [Donation Amount] 32,000 yen
This set compiles the first volumes of long-loved popular series and world/Japanese masterpieces that are "fun and educational." Fully equipped with furigana (ruby characters), it is also useful for studying kanji and expanding vocabulary. Total of 10 books.
*Selected based on the feature "How 184 Todai Students Were Raised as 'Smart Children'" from the "President Family 2019 Autumn Issue" (published by President Inc.).
[Target Age] Early elementary school and up
[Format] Shinsho size
[Series] Aoitori Bunko
[Included Works]
- "The Restaurant of Many Orders - Kenji Miyazawa Fairy Tale Collection 1 (New Edition)" (Author: Kenji Miyazawa, Illustrator: Daihachi Ota)
- "Night on the Galactic Railroad - Kenji Miyazawa Fairy Tale Collection 3 (New Edition)" (Author: Kenji Miyazawa, Illustrator: Daihachi Ota)
- "Anne of Green Gables (New Edition)" (Author: L.M. Montgomery, Translator: Hanako Muraoka, Illustrator: HACCAN)
- "Master Detective Holmes: A Study in Scarlet" (Author: Conan Doyle, Translator: Masamichi Higurashi, Illustrator: Hiroyuki Aoyama)
- "And Then There Were Five: Detective Kiyoshiro Yumemizu Incident Notebook" (Author: Kaoru Hayamine, Illustrator: Shiro Murata)
- "Phantom Thief Queen Likes the Circus" (Author: Kaoru Hayamine, Illustrator: K2 Shokai)
- "The Beast Player (1)" (Author: Nahoko Uehashi, Illustrator: Itoe Takemoto)
- "Detective Team KZ Incident Notebook: The Missing Bicycle Knows" (Writer: Ryo Sumitaki, Original Creator: Hitomi Fujimoto, Illustrator: Komagata)
- "Little Women (1) The Four Close Sisters" (Author: Alcott, Translator: Yumiko Taniguchi, Illustrator: Kaori Fujita)
- "Werewolf Survival: Desperate Situation! The Count's Werewolf Game" (Author: Koori Amayuki, Illustrator: himesuz)
April 2026 Listing (2): "9 Master Detective Books Set" [Donation Amount] 30,000 yen
"Mystery" is the most popular genre within Aoitori Bunko. This pack combines the first three volumes of the "Master Detective Holmes" series and the "Detective Kiyoshiro Yumemizu" series, which parents and children can enjoy together, as well as the "Detective Team KZ Incident Notebook" series, which is extremely popular among Heisei-era girls. Fully equipped with furigana, it is also useful for studying kanji and expanding vocabulary. Total of 9 books.
[Target Age] Mid-elementary school and up
[Format] Shinsho size
[Series] Aoitori Bunko
[Included Works]
- "And Then There Were Five: Detective Kiyoshiro Yumemizu Incident Notebook" (Author: Kaoru Hayamine, Illustrator: Shiro Murata)
- "The Ghost Walks at Night: Detective Kiyoshiro Yumemizu Incident Notebook 2" (Author: Kaoru Hayamine, Illustrator: Shiro Murata)
- "The Disappearing Sosei Island: Detective Kiyoshiro Yumemizu Incident Notebook 3" (Author: Kaoru Hayamine, Illustrator: Shiro Murata)
- "Detective Team KZ Incident Notebook: The Missing Bicycle Knows" (Original Creator: Hitomi Fujimoto, Writer: Ryo Sumitaki, Illustrator: Komagata)
- "Detective Team KZ Incident Notebook: The Cut Page Knows" (Original Creator: Hitomi Fujimoto, Writer: Ryo Sumitaki, Illustrator: Komagata)
- "Detective Team KZ Incident Notebook: The Keychain Knows" (Original Creator: Hitomi Fujimoto, Writer: Ryo Sumitaki, Illustrator: Komagata)
- "Master Detective Holmes: The Red-Headed League" (Author: Conan Doyle, Translator: Masamichi Higurashi, Illustrator: Hiroyuki Aoyama)
- "Master Detective Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles" (Author: Conan Doyle, Translator: Masamichi Higurashi, Illustrator: Hiroyuki Aoyama)
- "Master Detective Holmes: The Speckled Band" (Author: Conan Doyle, Translator: Masamichi Higurashi, Illustrator: Hiroyuki Aoyama)
April 2026 Listing (3): "10 Immovable Masterpieces Set" [Donation Amount]