Takeshobo Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Junko Miyata) announces the launch of the 'Shoei Korido: A Captivating Kaidan Bunko Fair,' to be held sequentially at bookstores nationwide starting around Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
[Fair Overview]
This is a bookstore event featuring Takeshobo's popular Kaidan (ghost story) paperback series, highlighting titles with distinctive cover designs. Participating stores will distribute a free pamphlet containing detailed information about the paperbacks and comments from their designers.
◯ Event Period: Starting sequentially around June 17, 2026
◯ Fair Website: https://www.takeshobo.co.jp/sp/fair/202606kaidan_fair/
◯ Special Benefit: Free pamphlet
※ For specific dates, please confirm with your local bookstore
※ Participating bookstores are listed on the fair website
※ The fair may end early if stock runs out
※ Pamphlets are available while supplies last
Fair POP Free Pamphlet
❏ Featured Titles
Tarachine Kaidan
Authors: Sumi Kajimasa, Junji Amamiya, Hajime Kato, and others
Release Date: June 28, 2024
Format & Pages: Paperback, 288 pages
Price: 924 JPY (tax included)
Takeshobo Product Page:
https://www.takeshobo.co.jp/book/b10080687.html
The Sea Turtle When My Sister Died
Author: Shuzakumonde
Release Date: January 29, 2025
Format & Pages: Paperback, 320 pages
Price: 1,000 JPY (tax included)
Takeshobo Product Page:
https://www.takeshobo.co.jp/book/b10092736.html
Kaidan Hyakki Yako: Tenkan
Author: Kudamatsu Hiroshi
Release Date: July 30, 2025
Format & Pages: Paperback, 240 pages
Price: 858 JPY (tax included)
Takeshobo Product Page:
https://www.takeshobo.co.jp/book/b10134233.html
Scary Stories from Childhood: Your Creepy Tale
Author: Sumi Kajimasa
Release Date: September 29, 2025
Format & Pages: Paperback, 288 pages
Price: 924 JPY (tax included)
Takeshobo Product Page:
https://www.takeshobo.co.jp/book/b10137249.html
Kaidan Kinjirouku: Yomi Island
Author: Eiga no K
Release Date: December 26, 2025
Format & Pages: Paperback, 288 pages
Price: 924 JPY (tax included)
Takeshobo Product Page:
https://www.takeshobo.co.jp/book/b10146211.html
frottage: The Scary Story That Child Left Behind
Author: Kurara Tago
Release Date: February 28, 2026
Format & Pages: Paperback, 240 pages
Price: 880 JPY (tax included)
Takeshobo Product Page:
https://www.takeshobo.co.jp/book/b10153475.html
[Related Websites]
About Takeshobo Kaidan Bunko
Released around the 29th of every month, delivering authentic fear—from regional folkloric anomalies to modern urban legends that peer into the darkness of contemporary society.
Official Website: https://www.takeshobo.co.jp/lp/kaidan
Official X (Twitter): https://x.com/takeshobokaidan
Takeshobo Horror Channel
A horror video channel brought to you by Takeshobo, packed with scary stories! We regularly upload chilling content including 'Kaidan Saikousen,' 'Kaidoku-roku,' 'Maruyama-cho Kaidan Club,' 'Kitano Makoto: Don't You DARE Listen,' 'Bamboo Horror Night,' and more!
Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/takeshobohorror
Takeshobo Books Note
The official Note site for Takeshobo's books and paperbacks. We share new release information, spotlight existing titles, distribute promotional materials for bookstores, serial projects, and previews of upcoming books!
Official Note: https://note.com/takeshobo
Kaidan Saikousen 2026
The ultimate ghost story contest, 'Saikousen,' is back!
We are currently hosting 'Takeshobo Presents: Kaidan Saikousen 2026,' Japan's premier ghost story competition where professionals and amateurs alike compete under the theme: 'Who will tell the scariest story in Japan?!'
https://note.com/takeshobo/m/m350df392deaf
About Takeshobo Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1972, Takeshobo is a publishing company that handles specialized magazines such as the mahjong manga magazine 'Kindai Mahjong,' four-panel manga magazines, books, comics, photo books, and DVDs.
Official Website: https://www.takeshobo.co.jp/
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