Bookstore University 'Akahon' Finally Published!
As part of its 50th anniversary, Maruzen Junkudo Bookstores collaborated with Kyogakusha to publish a parody exam prep book, 'Akahon,' for the fictional 'Bookstore University' to entertain book lovers.
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- 📰 Published: April 8, 2026 at 19:00
- 🔍 Collected: April 8, 2026 at 10:31
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Maruzen Junkudo Bookstores Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo) has been implementing projects since January 2026 to commemorate the "50th Anniversary of Junkudo Bookstores" in 2026.
In February 2026, to overcome the recent publishing slump, we launched a campaign where people could challenge the entrance exam of a fictitious university called "Bookstore University," aimed at the early development of highly skilled "super bookstore staff."
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000100.000027516.html
📘 What is Bookstore University?
Established through donations from publishers, bookstore professionals, and people who love books and bookstores, to overcome the recent publishing slump.
A university aimed at the early development of highly skilled "super bookstore staff," providing education that includes deep book knowledge, advanced bookstore business skills, and broad liberal arts.
After graduating from Bookstore University, students bypass the standard employment exam and are assigned to various Junkudo Bookstore branches through interviews alone. They work as deputy managers at flagship stores from their first year of employment.
* "Bookstore University" is a fictional university that does not actually exist.
And on Friday, April 10, 2026, with the cooperation of Kyogakusha, we published the exam preparation book "Akahon" (Red Book) for those aiming for Bookstore University in the 2027 academic year and beyond.
* "Bookstore University" is a fictional university that does not actually exist.
In February 2026, to overcome the recent publishing slump, we launched a campaign where people could challenge the entrance exam of a fictitious university called "Bookstore University," aimed at the early development of highly skilled "super bookstore staff."
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000100.000027516.html
📘 What is Bookstore University?
Established through donations from publishers, bookstore professionals, and people who love books and bookstores, to overcome the recent publishing slump.
A university aimed at the early development of highly skilled "super bookstore staff," providing education that includes deep book knowledge, advanced bookstore business skills, and broad liberal arts.
After graduating from Bookstore University, students bypass the standard employment exam and are assigned to various Junkudo Bookstore branches through interviews alone. They work as deputy managers at flagship stores from their first year of employment.
* "Bookstore University" is a fictional university that does not actually exist.
And on Friday, April 10, 2026, with the cooperation of Kyogakusha, we published the exam preparation book "Akahon" (Red Book) for those aiming for Bookstore University in the 2027 academic year and beyond.
* "Bookstore University" is a fictional university that does not actually exist.