With 260,000 Subscribers! Supervised by Popular YouTuber "Juku Koushi Hira." Build Your Score Sources for the High School Entrance Exam with Focused Thematic Preparation! "Junior High School Jiyujizai Problem Set" Now Includes "Japanese Kanji/Vocabulary / Math Short Answer Questions / English Listening Practice"!

"Junior High School Jiyujizai Problem Set" Japanese Kanji/Vocabulary Practice / Math Short Answer Questions Practice / English Listening Practice

● Supervised by popular YouTuber "Juku Koushi Hira" with 260,000 channel subscribers!

● Focused training on "Japanese Kanji/Vocabulary," "Math Short Answer Questions," and "English Listening," essential for improving exam scores.

● Thorough analysis of the latest high school entrance exams. Carefully selected frequently appearing problems allow for practical exercises and preparation.

Zoshindo・Juken Kenkyusha Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Nishi-ku, Osaka; President: Taiji Okamoto) will release the "Junior High School Jiyujizai Problem Set" (Japanese Kanji/Vocabulary Practice / Math Short Answer Questions Practice / English Listening Practice) on July 2, 2026. This problem set, supervised by popular YouTuber "Juku Koushi Hira" with 260,000 subscribers, enables focused preparation to reliably improve scores on the high school entrance exam.

~Message from Supervisor "Juku Koushi Hira"~

An unprecedented problem set has been created. Listening, short answer questions, kanji. "I know I need to prepare, but I don't know what to use to study." This problem set solves the worries of junior high school students. It allows for efficient practice by focusing on important areas that make a difference in the entrance exams, making it especially recommended for students aiming to build their score sources. It has been finished as a very good problem set that develops practical skills.

<Thematic Problem Set Created Through Thorough Analysis of Recent High School Entrance Exams for Focused Practice>

Thoroughly practice "Japanese Kanji/Vocabulary," "Math Short Answer Questions," and "English Listening," which are score-building areas for the high school entrance exam, by theme! If you grasp these from the summer of your third year of junior high school, it will be a great help in improving your exam scores. Since problems that have actually appeared in recent high school entrance exams are carefully selected, practical exercises and preparation are possible. This is a problem set that will surely improve your abilities.

1 Japanese Kanji/Vocabulary Practice

The "Kanji/Vocabulary" problems are an area where the more you prepare, the more it leads to scores on entrance exams and regular tests. It cultivates the ability to answer reliably with practical question formats that are conscious of entrance exam problems.

In one study session, you can tackle three types of problems: "Kanji Reading," "Kanji Writing," and "Kanji/Vocabulary Knowledge Problems."

● Check your skills with "Confirmation Test" and "Comprehensive Test."

While fostering practical skills with the "Confirmation Test," which randomly selects problems from the "Practice Problems," accuracy is improved. Furthermore, the "Comprehensive Test" at the end of the book allows you to check your understanding and retention of the content.

Training is conducted with time limits to enable quick and accurate answers.

2 Math Short Answer Questions Practice

"Short Answer Questions" are questions that appear in problems 1 or 2 of the entrance exam, collecting problems from different fields such as calculations, word problems, and diagrams. The correct answer rate is high, so making mistakes can affect the pass/fail outcome. It is necessary to prepare to answer correctly without errors.

"Write-in" format with ample space.

● Random questions to build strength.

Instead of by subject, problems are presented from various fields, similar to the entrance exam, allowing you to develop comprehensive skills.

● All problems explained for deeper understanding.

The explanations summarize common mistake points and problem-solving tips under "Points to Note." The detailed explanations make it easy to understand and work on even with self-study.

3 English Listening Practice

In the English section of the entrance exams for prefectural high schools in each prefecture, "Listening" is a mandatory section, accounting for 25% of the total number of questions, and is a very important area for aiming to improve scores.

● Master the "Listening Points" for conquering listening problems with 3 STEPS.

Listening skills are developed by mastering the "Listening Points" that match the text style and question format of the problems.

STEP 1: Explain how to conquer listening problems by question format.

STEP 2: Check the strategy with "Example Problems." Tackle basic problems. The audio can be easily played on your smartphone via QR code.

STEP 3: Master the strategy with two listening problems categorized by difficulty.

Furthermore, by utilizing the study record sheet, it becomes easier to identify lessons that need review.

*The image of the paper may differ from the actual product in terms of color scheme, etc.

Book Overview

"Junior High School Jiyujizai Problem Set" Japanese Kanji/Vocabulary Practice / Math Short Answer Questions Practice / English Listening Practice

Format: B5 size

Main text 56-80 pages, separate answer booklet 32 pages

Scheduled release date: July 2, 2026

Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)

Details of the books can be found here.

"Junior High School Jiyujizai Problem Set Japanese Kanji/Vocabulary Practice"

https://www.zoshindo.co.jp/junior/373/9784424373087.html

"Junior High School Jiyujizai Problem Set Math Short Answer Questions Practice"

https://www.zoshindo.co.jp/junior/373/9784424373094.html

"Junior High School Jiyujizai Problem Set English Listening Practice"

https://www.zoshindo.co.jp/junior/373/9784424373100.html

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Company Overview

Zoshindo・Juken Kenkyusha Co., Ltd.

An educational publishing company founded in 1890. Established Japan's first drill-type teaching materials and a new genre called "thick reference books" with the concept of "understanding anything you want to know." With a history of over 130 years since its founding, it has consistently developed cutting-edge teaching materials, including the long-selling "Jiyujizai" series, which has sold 27 million copies and celebrated its 70th anniversary. Its mission is to "deliver the best learning to all who learn." Currently, it is not limited to publishing but also promotes educational business from various angles, including digital business, overseas business, and diverse learning businesses for children with developmental characteristics and foreign children. It also operates NEXT LEARNING Labs, which conducts empirical research on the latest technologies such as AI and VR, and develops content in new fields.

Location: 3-3-6 Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka

Representative: Taiji Okamoto, President

http://www.zoshindo.co.jp/

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Inquiries and Contact for this Matter

Zoshindo・Juken Kenkyusha Co., Ltd.

Contact: Management Administration Department, Public Relations & Marketing Division, Yamamoto

E-mail: info@zoshindo.co.jp