Ryhsheng Books, a subsidiary of NIPPAN IPS Co., Ltd., launched an electronic distribution service on April 13, 2026, enabling Japanese publishers to sell electronic magazines and books directly in Japanese on Taiwan's largest online bookstore, Books.com.tw. This service streamlines international expansion by handling distribution, contracts, payments, sales management, and fund collection. The initial offering includes the latest issue of 'Diamond WEEKLY' (April 13, 2026 release) and approximately one year of back issues. Ryhsheng Books aims to expand to 50 publishers and 1,000 titles across various genres.
Ryhsheng Books Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of NIPPAN IPS Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Daisuke Numata), commenced an electronic distribution service on Monday, April 13, 2026. This service facilitates the sale of Japanese electronic magazines and books on Books.com.tw, Taiwan's largest online bookstore, without requiring translation. The service aims to reduce the burden on Japanese publishers by managing complex tasks such as distribution, contracts, payments, sales management, and fund collection, thereby enabling swift entry into the Taiwanese market. The first titles to be distributed are the latest issue of 'Diamond WEEKLY' (April 18/25 combined issue, released April 13, 2026) and about one year's worth of back issues. Future plans include expanding to 50 publishers and 1,000 titles, encompassing business, novel, and light novel genres, contributing to the growth of Japanese publishing content distribution and market formation in Taiwan. Ryhsheng Books was established on June 13, 1986, with a capital of 19.75 million New Taiwan Dollars, and its representative is Daisuke Numata. NIPPAN IPS Co., Ltd. was established on December 21, 1994, with a capital of 100 million JPY, and its representative is Daisuke Numata, with 83 employees as of April 1, 2026.
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When did Ryhsheng Books Co., Ltd. launch its electronic distribution service for Japanese publishers on Taiwan's largest online bookstore Books.com.tw?
Ryhsheng Books Co., Ltd. launched the electronic distribution service for Japanese publishers on Books.com.tw on Monday, April 13, 2026.
What are the first titles that Ryhsheng Books will distribute through its new electronic service, and on what release date were they made available?
The first titles are the latest combined issue of Diamond WEEKLY dated April 18/25, which was released on April 13, 2026, together with approximately one year’s worth of back‑issue publications.
In what ways does Ryhsheng Books’ electronic distribution service lessen the workload for Japanese publishers seeking entry into the Taiwanese market?
The service eliminates the need for translation and manages complex tasks such as distribution, contract negotiation, payment processing, sales management, and fund collection, thereby reducing the operational burden on Japanese publishers.
What are Ryhsheng Books’ stated future expansion targets concerning the number of Japanese publishers and titles it plans to distribute in Taiwan?
Ryhsheng Books aims to expand the platform to include 50 Japanese publishers and distribute roughly 1,000 titles, covering business, novel, and light‑novel genres in the Taiwanese market.
When were Ryhsheng Books and its parent company NIPPAN IPS Co., Ltd. established, what are their capital amounts, and who serves as their representative director as of April 1, 2026?
Ryhsheng Books was established on June 13, 1986 with a capital of NT$19.75 million, while NIPPAN IPS Co., Ltd. was founded on December 21, 1994 with a capital of ¥100 million; Daisuke Numata serves as the representative director for both companies, and NIPPAN IPS employed 83 staff members as of April 1, 2026.