Shobunsha's City Map Becomes a Jigsaw Puzzle! 'City Map Jigsaw Puzzle: Kyoto' Launches July 10 Ahead of Gion Festival

◆ A 'City Map' Edition Joins the Popular Jigsaw Puzzle Series! ◆ The First Release in the New Series Features 'Kyoto,' the 'Millennium Capital'!

Shobunsha Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kanda-Kojo, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Shigeo Kuroda; TSE Code: 9475) and its subsidiary Shobunsha Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: same; President & CEO: Tetsuya Kawamura; hereinafter 'Shobunsha') announce the release of 'City Map Jigsaw Puzzle: Kyoto' on July 10, 2026. This new product follows the highly acclaimed 'Mountain and Highland Map Jigsaw Puzzle' series launched last year, marking the debut of a fresh puzzle initiative based on Shobunsha's long-running 'City Map' series.

)) Released in Time for the Gion Festival! A Coveted Item for Map and Kyoto Enthusiasts ((

Shobunsha's 'City Map' is a sheet-type detailed urban map designed to be unfolded and viewed. Covering approximately 1,000 municipalities nationwide, it serves as a versatile map that instantly reveals the layout of cities and towns. Packed with essential information—from railways and roads to convenience stores and gas stations—it has long been cherished for everyday life and business use alike.

Last year's jigsaw puzzle, released to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 'Mountain and Highland Map' series, gained immense popularity among hikers and puzzle fans for its precision and difficulty, quickly becoming a staple series. Following titles such as 'Yarigatake & Hotakadake,' 'Yatsugatake,' 'Mount Fuji,' 'Tsurugidake & Tateyama,' and the upcoming 'Kitadake & Kofujidake' (June release), this marks the launch of a new series based on the 'City Map.' The inaugural release features 'Kyoto,' one of Japan’s most renowned historical cities, famed for its meticulously planned grid-pattern street layout.

This release transforms the 'Central Kyoto Map,' an appendix map from the 'City Map: Kyoto' covering areas such as Kamigyō-ku, Nakagyō-ku, Shimogyō-ku, Kita-ku, Sakyo-ku, and Higashiyama-ku, into a jigsaw puzzle. With 1,000 pieces closely matching the original map’s size, it fully reproduces Kyoto’s intricate urban fabric.

The vivid greenery of Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijō Castle, the Kamo River water system, and the geometrically beautiful 'gridiron' street network offer top-tier complexity as a puzzle. Additionally, Kyoto’s unique characteristic—multiple locations sharing the same neighborhood name—further increases the challenge, delivering ultimate satisfaction for jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts.

Each piece offers a sense of wandering through Kyoto’s streets, creating a unique immersion as you mentally trace routes. The sense of accomplishment upon completion brings a distinctive joy akin to having walked every alleyway in Kyoto (according to the product manager). Enjoy a millennium of history right at your tabletop as you carefully assemble the map.

※ The difficulty level and sense of achievement are based on the personal opinion of the product manager.

)) Common Features of Shobunsha's Jigsaw Puzzle Series ((

|| Challenging 1,000 Pieces: Offers the feeling of urban exploration and overwhelming satisfaction, even at home.

|| Perfect for Interior Decoration: Finished size of 75 cm (long side) × 50 cm (short side). The beautiful cityscape makes it ideal for display as a collection piece.

|| Faithful Reproduction of Map Detail: The actual 'City Map' data is directly converted into a puzzle. Assembling it while checking place names, road infrastructure, and lifestyle icons offers a unique immersive experience.

)) Product Overview ((

Product Name: 'City Map Jigsaw Puzzle: Kyoto'

Number of Pieces: 1,000 pieces

Finished Size: 75 cm (H) × 50 cm (W)

Package Size: 29 cm (H) × 22 cm (W)

Suggested Retail Price: ¥3,960 (tax included)

Planned Sales Channel: Chizuya Honpo (Shobunsha Online Store)

Release Date: July 10, 2026

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