Nippan Library Selection Center Announces 2025 Annual Book Selection Ranking!

Nippon Shuppan Hanbai Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Ken Togashi, abbreviated as Nippan), which operates the Nippan Library Selection Center, annually announces rankings of books selected by visiting school librarians in three categories: [Set Category], [Individual Item Category (Elementary School)], and [Individual Item Category (Middle School)], based on the number of books selected. We are pleased to announce that the annual book selection rankings for fiscal year 2025 (April 2025 - March 2026) have been determined. ◆ Ranking for Each Category ① **Set Category 1st Place: "Geography of Japan, Revised New Edition" (Gakken)** This series, comprising all 8 volumes, is ideal for research learning, allowing for a deep understanding of each region and prefecture through eye-catching illustrations and abundant materials. Other selections continued to be influenced by the previous year's elementary school textbook revisions, with books on themes related to Japanese language units such as "Robots," "How to Make Toys," and "Comparing Children's Cars" being chosen. [1st Place Award Comment] From Gakken - Editorial Department: We sincerely thank you for awarding us first place in the Set Category. "Geography of Japan, Revised New Edition" was created to reflect the rapidly changing social conditions and statistical data, enabling children to grasp "Japan Today." We hope that this series, as a reliable partner for research, will help children feel familiar with the attractions of each prefecture through photos and illustrations. *Prices are for the complete set including tax. *Due to an equal number of selections for 10th place, there are two titles. **② Individual Item Category (Elementary School) 1st Place:** **"Comparing by Genre: Encyclopedia of Train Secrets" (Asahi Shimbun Publications)** The first place in the Individual Item Category for elementary schools was "Comparing by Genre: Encyclopedia of Train Secrets" (Asahi Shimbun Publications). This book explains trains in detail with transparent illustrations and beautiful photographs. Other selections included themes that align with children's interests, such as "Eggs," "Sweets," "Yokai (Monsters)," "Jewels," "Japanese Grass Lizards," "Dance," and "Origami." [1st Place Award Comment] From Asahi Shimbun Publications - Editorial Department: We are deeply honored to receive first place in the Individual Item Category for elementary schools. As many of you may feel when traveling, Japan has a truly diverse range of train types and superb technologies cultivated over many years. We explain these in an easy-to-understand manner, extensively using transparent illustrations and visual materials. We encourage you to use it as a companion on your journeys. *Due to an equal number of selections for 10th place, there are two titles. **③ Individual Item Category (Middle School) 1st Place: "Questioning Correctly" (Gakken)** The first place in the Individual Item Category for middle schools was "Questioning Correctly" (Gakken). This book introduces how to interact with information, covering topics from slander and online flame wars on social media to how to receive fake news and rumors. Other selections included many introductory books on topics related to classes, such as "Edo Period," "Physics," "Elections," "Economics," and "Philosophy." [1st Place Award Comment] From Gakken - Editorial Department: We are very happy to have won first place in the Individual Item Category for middle schools. In today's world overflowing with both good and bad information, we produced this book, "Questioning Correctly," to give children an opportunity to pause and think for themselves. We hope it becomes a book that fosters the ability to view the world by questioning "Is that really true?" and considering "There might be different perspectives." ■ What is the Nippan Library Selection Center? The Nippan Library Selection Center always stocks approximately 30,000 books, primarily for elementary and middle school students, and is a center where librarians can physically handle and select books. In addition to the books that ranked this time, they also feature an extensive display of new publications, constantly providing opportunities to discover new books. Visitors can place immediate orders for books they like during their visit or take home a list of selected books. Concierges with librarian qualifications and specialized knowledge are stationed here to support selection tailored to each need, from proposing book selections based on desired themes to introducing case examples through dialogue with visitors. ■ Nippan Library Selection Center Overview Address: Chichibuyah Bld. 4F, 3-7-4 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Phone: 03-3288-5055 FAX: 03-3288-5060 Access: 5 min walk from Kojimachi Station Exit 1 (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line) 5 min walk from Hanzomon Station Exit 6 (Hanzomon Line) 10 min walk from Kojimachi Exit (JR Chuo Line Yotsuya Station) Visit Application: Prior reservation required. Please contact the inquiry contact below (Library Sales Department) for reservations. For details such as business hours, please visit the official website. Official Website: https://sensho-c.jp/ ■ Notes on Using the Ranking - If you reproduce this material in newspapers, magazines, websites, etc., please be sure to clearly state "Compiled by Nippan Library Selection Center, April 2025 - March 2026". - Secondary use of this material for profit is strictly prohibited. ■ Inquiries regarding this matter Nippon Shuppan Hanbai Co., Ltd., Library Sales Department, Planning Division, Contact: Saeki TEL. 03-3288-5055 FAX. 03-3288-5060