Adorable Study Cards Featuring Chii-kawa Anime Illustrations Now Available: 'Chiikawa Memorization Cards for Elementary Grades 1–2'

Gakken Inc. (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo / President and CEO: Tatsuya Minami), a group company of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo / President and CEO: Hiroaki Miyahara), has released the 'Chiikawa Memorization Cards for Elementary Grades 1–2' on July 16, 2026.

Learn Anytime, Anywhere with Your Favorite 'Chiikawa' Characters – Flashcard-Style Fun!

Each card is filled with adorable illustrations from the 'Chiikawa' anime. With a charming design that captures the world of Chiikawa, daily study becomes enjoyable. Cut out the pages and attach them to a ring to create your own personalized flashcards.

※ Note: Rings are not included with this product.

Master All the Essentials for Grades 1 and 2!

This set includes 680 cards that compactly summarize key learning points in Japanese, math, life studies, and English for first and second graders.

【Japanese Language】

Includes 'Grade 1 Kanji,' 'Grade 2 Kanji,' and 'Words Learned in Grades 1–2.'

【Math】

Covers 'Addition,' 'Subtraction,' 'Addition with Carrying,' 'Subtraction with Borrowing,' 'Multiplication Tables,' and 'Various Units.'

【Life Studies】

Includes 'Familiar Wildflowers,' 'Familiar Insects,' 'School Exploration,' 'Familiar Vegetables,' and 'Town Exploration.'

【English】

Features 'Vocabulary (Fruits & Vegetables / Food & Drinks / Animals / Nature / Weather / Town & Vehicles / Colors)' and 'Conversational Expressions (Greetings / Others).'

Perfect for School Preparation, Preview, and Review – Includes Cute Mini Posters!

The front section includes 8 mini posters: 'Hiragana Chart,' 'Katakana Chart,' 'Numbers up to 20,' 'Clock and Daily Life,' 'School Exploration,' 'Town Exploration,' 'Alphabet and Numbers,' and 'Days of the Week and Months.'

Display them in visible areas like the living room or bathroom for easy reference.

The 'Chiikawa Memorization Cards for Elementary Grades 1–2' are now available at bookstores nationwide and online retailers.

Be sure to check them out!

©nagano / chiikawa committee

[Product Overview]

'Chiikawa Memorization Cards for Elementary Grades 1–2: Japanese, Math, Life Studies, English'

Price: ¥1,870 (tax included)

Release Date: July 16, 2026

Format: A5 variant / 188 pages

ISBN: 978-4-05-306448-6

Publisher: Gakken Inc.

Gakken Publishing Website: https://hon.gakken.jp/book/1130644800

[Where to Buy]

・Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4053064481

・Rakuten Books: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18626113/

・Sevennet: https://7net.omni7.jp/detail_isbn/978-4-05-306448-6

Gakken Inc.

https://www.corp-gakken.co.jp/

・President and CEO: Tatsuya Minami

・Incorporation Date: January 13, 2009 (Company name changed on October 1, 2022)

・Capital: ¥50 million

・Address: 2-11-8 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8416

・Business Activities: Publishing and content, global operations, medical and nursing publishing, products for schools and kindergartens, classroom-related services, e-commerce and online services, and advertising

GAKKEN HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

https://www.gakken.co.jp/

・President and CEO: Hiroaki Miyahara

・Incorporation Date: March 31, 1947

・Capital: ¥19,817 million

・Sales Revenue: ¥199.1 billion, 82 consolidated subsidiaries (as of fiscal year ending September 2025)

・Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (Stock Code: 9470)

・Address: 2-11-8 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8510

・Phone: 03-6431-1001 (main)

・Business Activities: Holding company established in 1946, operating in education and medical welfare

Education: Classroom and tutoring services (e.g., Gakken Juku), publishing of learning materials, kindergarten and school supplies

Medical Welfare: Service-oriented housing for seniors, dementia group homes, childcare and after-school support

Global: Operations in over 150 countries