【Drink Thai Beverages and Trade Cards!】Bookbird, the 'World-Connecting Bookstore' Specializing in International Magazines, Holds the '4th Thai Num Family Sale' on June 21, 2026, in Ochanomizu

NIPPAN IPS Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Daisuke Numata), which plans and operates the EC site 'World-Connecting Bookstore Bookbird' (https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/nippanips/), an individual-oriented online store that handles approximately 3,000 paper publications at all times, mainly international magazines and books, will hold the '4th Thai Num Family Sale' on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Ochanomizu. Thai actor cover magazines and Thai BL/GL drama novels will be offered at up to half price.

Concurrently, ticket applications will begin on LivePocket from 12:30 PM on Monday, June 8. To ensure visitor safety and smooth operation, a free admission ticket system has been introduced. From 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, only those with numbered admission tickets (first-come, first-served) may enter. Advance registration is also required for entry after 2:00 PM, but without a numbered ticket; entry will be on a first-come, first-served basis upon arrival.

【Key Highlights of This Event】

• Over 100 titles of Thai actor magazines and Thai drama novels will be available!

• A trading card and goods exchange area for fans to interact will be set up for the first time! *Paid transactions are not permitted

• Thai beverages will be sold to let visitors enjoy a local atmosphere. *Limited quantities available

• All visitors will receive an exclusive original sticker as a gift!

• Those who apply for the 'Thai Num Phrase Proficiency Test' will receive a 500 yen discount on their purchases on the day!

Details of the 'Thai Num Phrase Proficiency Test' can be found here: https://www.nippan-ips.co.jp/thainuma/

Event Details

Date and Time: Sunday, June 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:45 PM) Venue: Ochanoba 7F, Shin-Ochanomizu Building, 4-3 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

1-minute walk from Tokyo Metro 'Shin-Ochanomizu' Station, 1-minute walk from JR 'Ochanomizu' Station,

6-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line 'Ochanomizu' Station

Admission: Free (Advance registration required via LivePocket)

Planned Items:

<Magazines> ELLE Thailand, Harper’s Bazaar Men Thailand, HOPEFUL, #legend, L'OFFICIEL HOMMES THAILAND, MEN'S FOLIO Malaysia, NEW ROMANTICS, Mint, KAZZ MAGAZINE, L’OFFICIEL THAILAND, GQ Thailand, etc. <Books> MY MAGIC PROPHECY, CRANIUM, PIT BABE SEASON2, THE WHALE STORE, 2gether, etc.

Payment Methods: Completely cashless (Credit cards and QR code payments only)

Visitor Gift: Original sticker

Ticket Application Overview

Ticket Details & Application:

https://livepocket.jp/e/thainuma-4

Application Start:

Monday, June 8, 2026, at 12:30 PM

Application Method:

First-come, first-served

Ticket Types:

① Numbered Admission Ticket (for entry from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM) ② General Admission Ticket (for entry from 2:00 PM to 4:45 PM)

Admission Fee:

Free

*Prior registration as a LivePocket member (https://livepocket.jp/login) is required to apply.

4th Thai Num Family Sale

🔳 Entry and Venue Rules

・From 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, only those with numbered admission tickets issued by LivePocket may enter.

Ticket reception will close once the designated number is reached. ・Advance registration is also required for entry after 2:00 PM. However, there are no numbered tickets; entry will be on a first-come, first-served basis upon arrival. ・If you enter between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM and leave, re-entry is only possible after 2:00 PM.

・An admission ticket is required to enter the venue. Tickets can be obtained until 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 21.

・This is not a timed-entry system. You may stay until the closing time.

・Admission tickets do not guarantee the purchase of products. Items may sell out.

・In the goods exchange area, including trading cards, paid transactions are not permitted.

・Applications are limited to a maximum of 4 tickets per group.

・An admission ticket is required for every person entering, regardless of age. ・Please refrain from waiting early in the morning, overnight stays, or sitting down around the venue. ・For other details and rules for the day, please check the official X account: https://x.com/bookbird_mag

First-Ever 'Thai Num Phrase Proficiency Test' for Thai Drama and Culture Fans on Sunday, August 23, 2026

Thai Num Phrase Proficiency Test

Special Website: https://www.nippan-ips.co.jp/thainuma/

The 'Thai Num Phrase Proficiency Test' is a test for 'Thai Num' fans (enthusiasts of Thai culture) with the motto 'No compromise in preparing to meet your idol.' It allows participants to enjoy learning frequently used phrases in Thai dramas, as well as expressions used in fan meetings, local events, and SNS, helping them 'understand their idol's words and convey their own feelings.'

Successful candidates will receive an original certificate of passing, as well as a recorded message from Mr. Pers Nakun, who is in charge of the teaching material audio. This test is conducted with the full cooperation of the book 'Learn Basic Thai Phrases While Getting Excited About Thai Dramas' published by KADOKAWA in 2024.

≪Early Bird Campaign Now On!!≫

All applicants who apply by Tuesday, June 30, 2026, will be invited for free to an 'Online Thai Phrase Lecture' by Professor Fukutomi and WELCOME Thai Num.

This special lecture will collect 'phrases you want to learn' from participants in advance and provide a fun way to learn Thai expressions to better enjoy Thai dramas and fan activities.

Lecture Name: Online Thai Phrase Lecture

Speakers: Professor Fukutomi, WELCOME Thai Num

Date and Time: Saturday, July 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – (approx. 1 hour)

*Details will be provided after application.

About 'World-Connecting Bookstore Bookbird'

This EC site handles approximately 3,000 paper publications at all times, mainly international magazines and picture books. It is well-regarded for stocking international and Asian magazines featuring popular idols and actors on their covers, which can only be purchased overseas.

Site: https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/nippanips/

Company Profile

Company Name: NIPPAN IPS Co., Ltd.

URL: https://www.nippan-ips.co.jp/

Location: Tokyo Head Office: 1-3-4 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0034

Established: December 21, 1994

Capital: 100 million yen

Representative: President & CEO Daisuke Numata

Number of Employees: 83 (as of April 1, 2026)

Business: Export