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Amazon Launches New Kindle Scribe Series in Japan with First Color Display Model 'Colorsoft'

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Published May 13, 2026 7:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 22, 2026 5:16 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Amazon 在日發表新一代 Kindle Scribe 系列，首度推出彩色電子墨水螢幕機種 Kindle Scribe Colorsoft，支援彩色書寫並優化軟硬體效能。

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002128.000004612.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: May 13, 2026

Amazon has introduced the new Kindle Scribe series in Japan, featuring the 'Kindle Scribe Colorsoft,' the lineup's first color E-ink e-reader. The series offers a thinner (5.4mm) and lighter (400g) design with 40% faster performance compared to previous models. Key updates include an 11-inch display, cloud integration with Google Drive and OneDrive, and the ability to export notes to Microsoft OneNote. Prices range from 72,980 JPY for the base model to 115,980 JPY for the top-tier color version.

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Category: New Product
Organizations: Google / Microsoft
Products / services: Kindle Scribe Colorsoft / Kindle Scribe

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FAQ

Which company introduced the new Kindle Scribe series in Japan and what is the name of its first color e‑ink model?

Amazon introduced the Kindle Scribe series in Japan, featuring the first color e‑ink model called Kindle Scribe Colorsoft.

What are the thickness and weight specifications of the new Kindle Scribe Colorsoft compared to previous Kindle Scribe models?

The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is 5.4 millimeters thick and weighs 400 grams, making it thinner and lighter than earlier Kindle Scribe devices.

How much faster is the performance of the new Kindle Scribe series compared to its predecessor models?

The new Kindle Scribe series delivers approximately a forty percent performance boost over its predecessor models, resulting in noticeably quicker response times.

What is the screen size of the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft and which cloud services can it integrate with for note synchronization?

The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft features an eleven‑inch display and integrates with Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, and can directly export notes to Microsoft OneNote.

What are the launch prices in Japanese yen for the base model and the top‑tier color version of the Kindle Scribe series?

The base model launches at seventy‑two thousand nine hundred eighty Japanese yen, while the premium color version is priced at one hundred fifteen thousand nine hundred eighty yen.

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