Solve Quickly, Activate Your Brain! Full-Color 'Adult Brain-Activating Puzzles' Vol. 9 Released on June 17

Daiyo Publishing Co., Ltd. released 'Adult Brain-Activating Puzzles Vol. 9' on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The human brain has two primary functions: 'input,' which involves receiving information, and 'output,' which involves thinking independently and taking action. As people age, they tend to rely more on passive 'input' activities like watching TV, but neglecting 'output' can accelerate brain aging.

Research on cognitive function and aging has shown that reasoning and decision-making abilities gradually decline from the 20s and significantly weaken after the age of 50. However, cultivating a daily habit of making decisions can rejuvenate the brain at any age. Opportunities for 'small decisions' are abundant in everyday life—choosing a menu within one minute at a restaurant, deciding instantly on a walking route, or selecting clothes without hesitation. Even daily brain-training puzzles can be solved much faster by consciously practicing quick decision-making. Why not start today by making swift choices for your meals?

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Key Features of This Issue

・17 Addictive Puzzle Types Included

Spot the Difference, Kanji Reading and Writing, Number Place (Sudoku), Scrambled Kanji Pieces, Find the Identical Items, One-Line Maze, Shuffle Quiz, Matchstick Puzzle, Hiragana Mental Arithmetic, Block Counting, etc.

・Balanced Training for 6 Cognitive Abilities

Each puzzle stimulates one or more of the brain's core abilities—logical thinking, language skills, concentration, communication, memory, and creativity—promoting balanced development and overall brain activation.

・Progressive Difficulty for Sustained Engagement

Completing each level boosts confidence and a sense of achievement, enhancing motivation to continue.

・Easy-to-Read Text and Write-In Friendly Layout

The full-color design with large text allows for stress-free solving.

・Solve Quickly to Boost Brain Agility!

Each puzzle includes a 'target time' to maximize brain-training effectiveness.

Sample Puzzles

Constructing a logical path from start to finish enhances 【Logical Thinking】

Guessing hidden elements and visualizing outcomes strengthens 【Communication Skills】

Inferring the correct character to complete a word develops 【Language Skills】

Moving or adding a specified number of matchsticks to form a correct equation promotes 【Creative Thinking】, challenging your 'eureka' moments

Supervision

Mitsuo Kodama (Kodama Mitsuo)

Special Advisor, Sports Research Center, Otani University

Trainer for Right Brain Activation Programs

A pioneer in 'Sports Genius Studies,' analyzing and researching top athletes like Kei Nishikori and Ichiro. He also serves as a mental counselor for elite professional athletes and a trainer for brain activation programs. His major publications include the bestseller '86 Messages from Shohei Ohtani' (Chikurakugaku Bunko), 'Outstanding Power: Learning How to Surpass Your Limits from Shunro Murakami' (Futabasha), '80 Courage-Giving Messages from Shohei Ohtani' (Mikasa Shobo), 'Mindset Revolution to Unlock a Golfer’s Hidden Potential' (Shokun! Nihonsha), and 'The Recommendation of 'Ambidexterity' for a Smarter Brain' (Ascom), totaling over 200 books.

Product Overview

[Adult Brain-Activating Puzzles Vol. 9]

Price: 620 yen (tax included)

Release Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Format: A4 / Full-color, 84 pages

Publisher and Distributor: Daiyo Publishing Co., Ltd.

Official Website

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