[Over 600,000 Copies Sold] Special Edition of the Popular Series: "Japanese Know Nothing About World News - Super Rare & Deep Information Edition"

Wani Books Co., Ltd. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Akio Takahashi) will release the latest installment of the series that has sold over 600,000 copies cumulatively, "Japanese Know Nothing About World News - Super Rare & Deep Information Edition" (author: Mayumi Tanimoto), on June 9, 2026 (Tuesday).

The latest work of the popular series, written without hesitation by a former UN agency employee, is a "super rare & deep information edition" that covers surprising news from around the world, focusing on minor and local news. It includes a wide range of stories, from serious content to those that might be useful in daily life.

Your view of the world will change dramatically! We bring you an eye-opening experience.

Content Introduction (Excerpt)

● "Evil" life hacks trending among young Chinese ● Kanye West drama about becoming a Qing dynasty aristocrat goes viral ● Spain's "demonic festival where demons jump over babies" ● The terrifying reality of vintage that Japanese people don't know ● Hippies trying to levitate the Pentagon! ● Swedish hitmen are mostly elementary school students ● 30,000 euros in support funds for farmers who threw away potatoes! ● Indians plagued by marital problems ● Etiquette instructor finally issues final warning on pizza eating, in tears ● Italy's illness ban: the bizarre ordinance of Belcastro village ● European influencers panicking in Dubai! ● Pixar's beaver anime with a Japanese-American protagonist ● How to find "minor & local news" around the world -- and more

Book Information

Title: "Japanese Know Nothing About World News - Super Rare & Deep Information Edition"

Author: Mayumi Tanimoto

Release Date: June 9, 2026

Price: 1,265 yen (tax included)

ISBN: 978-4-8470-6724-2

Publisher: Wani Books

Amazon

https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/484706724X

Author Profile

Mayumi Tanimoto Writer. Former UN employee. Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1975. Earned a master's degree in International Relations and Information Management from Syracuse University. After working at IT ventures, consulting firms, UN specialized agencies, and foreign financial companies, she now resides in London. She has work experience in Japan, the UK, the US, Italy, and other countries. On Twitter (X), she is known as "May_Roma" (Meiroma) and is well-received for her sharp posts. Her hobbies include listening to hard rock/heavy metal, manga, and cooking. Her other books include "Career Porn Is a Waste of Life" (Asahi Shimbun Publications), "90% of Japanese Workstyles Are Terrible" (PHP Institute), "Intolerant Society" (Wani Books PLUS Shinsho), and "Bargain Japan" (Magazine House Shinsho), among others.