株式会社ポプラ社 News Releases

A Hot Topic Even Before Release! Read About 'The Sixth Graders When They Were First Graders' in Comic Form! 'Anime Comic Nintama Rantaro Volume 3: The Beginning of Training' Released on March 30

Poplar Publishing released the 3rd volume of the 'Nintama Rantaro' anime comic on March 30th. It fea… · 2026-03-30

『戦場に散ったアスリート』 (Athletes Who Perished on the Battlefield) Released, Depicting the Glory and Tragedy of 12 Athletes Lost in the Pacific War.

Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa, Tokyo / President and CEO: Hiroki Kato) released the non-fic… · 2026-07-08

Mysterious 'Ominous Pillar Ads' Appear at Shibuya Station!? Large-scale Transit Ads for Popular Horror Author Segaki's New Novel 'Me' and Live-Action Film Adaptation 'Kuchi ni Kansuru Anketo' Unveiled.

Images of 'Kuchi ni Kansuru Anketo' pillar wrap advertisement at Shibuya Station on the Den-en-toshi… · 2026-06-30

Mystery Novel "A Night Tea Party at Mint House" Set in Tomonoura; Author Saito Chinwa Pays Courtesy Call to Hiroshima Governor Mika Yokota

Published by Poplar Publishing in April 2026, Saito Chinwa's novel "A Night Tea Party at Mint House"… · 2026-06-30

Find Heartwarming Picture Books at the Post Office: Poplar Publishing and Japan Post Launch Trial Sales of Children's Books!

Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, President and Representative Director: Yuki Kato; … · 2026-06-30

50th Anniversary of "Obake no Tempura" by Keiko Sena: "Obake no Tempura" Exhibition to be Held

Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa, Tokyo / President and CEO: Yukihiro Kato) will hold the "Kei… · 2026-07-08

New Label "Kirarips☆" for Elementary School Mid-Grade Stories Launched

Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa, Tokyo / President & CEO: Yukihiro Kato) is launching the sto… · 2026-07-08

"Kaiketsu Zorori no Mamehon" Wins the Japan Book Publishers Association Chairman's Award in the 59th Book Production and Binding Competition

"Kaiketsu Zorori no Mamehon," released by Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. on December 22, 2025, has rece… · 2026-07-01

[Pre-release Buzz Leads to Emergency Reprint!] Ruka Inui's Latest Work, "God's Stand-in: HBD Investigation and Appraisal Office," Depicting a World Where "Despair" Causes Death, to Be Released July 1

Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. will release the novel "God's Stand-in: HBD Investigation and Appraisal … · 2026-07-01

Keiko Shibata's Picture Book "Butasuke's Horn" to Protect Lives Wins Yomiuri Advertising Grand Prix Runner-Up Prize

A newspaper advertisement published in the Yomiuri Shimbun morning edition on July 18, 2025, by Popl… · 2026-07-01

Healing Novel "Pension Wakeatte," Praised for "Soothing the Soul," Wins the 1st Usagiya Yaita Store Reading Club Award!

The novel "Pension Wakeatte" (Author: Satoshi Yagisawa), published in February 2026 by Poplar Publis… · 2026-07-02

20th Anniversary Special Project for "Rakudai Majo Series": Reading Play "Rakudai Majo and the First Love" Featuring a Star-Studded Voice Cast Announced!

The popular children's book series "Rakudai Majo" (written by Satoko Narita / illustrated by Enaga C… · 2026-07-07

"If Your Town Were Gaza" Wins Grand Prize at 73rd Sankei Juvenile Literature Publishing Culture Award

Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. announced that the non-fiction book "If Your Town Were Gaza" by Masaaki … · 2026-05-15

A Hot Topic Even Before Release! Read About 'The Sixth Graders When They Were First Graders' in Comic Form! 'Anime Comic Nintama Rantaro Volume 3: The Beginning of Training' Released on March 30

Poplar Publishing released the 3rd volume of the 'Nintama Rantaro' anime comic on March 30th. It fea… · 2026-03-30

Children's Book 'Boku no Iu Koto wo Kikanai Boku' Depicting the Struggles of a Protagonist with Tourette's Syndrome and Bonds with Friends to be Released

Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. will release 'Boku no Iu Koto wo Kikanai Boku' (written by Rinako Shiban… · 2026-05-12

30 Years Since the Publication of 'Kuso Kagaku Dokuhon'. New Label 'Kuso Kagaku Academia' Born on this Milestone Year.

Poplar Publishing has released the new children's book series 'Kuso Kagaku Academia' to commemorate … · 2026-04-08

Michiko Aoyama's Novel 'What Are You Looking For? Go to the Library' Surpasses 500,000 Copies in Japan; Commemorative SNS Campaign Announced

Michiko Aoyama's novel 'What Are You Looking For? Go to the Library,' published by Poplar Publishing… · 2026-06-17

Pop-up Shop 'Nezumikun and Shopping' to Open at Tokyo Solamachi from July 1 (Tue)!

Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. will open a pop-up shop for the long-running 'Nezumikun Picture Book' se… · 2026-06-17

A Story of Words and Connection for the Social Media Generation: Popular Children's Author Launches New Series 'Will the Songstress Destroy the World?' on June 17

Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. announces the release of 'Will the Songstress Destroy the World? #1: The… · 2026-06-17

Highly Anticipated First Essay Collection by Poet Kon Ito, 'The Huge Star Inside Me', Exploring 'Words and Creation', Released on April 15!

Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. released the first essay collection by popular Tanka poet Kon Ito, 'The … · 2026-04-15

[Recommended by Niiyama from comedy duo Sayaka!] Broadcaster and author Rintaro Hamaguchi's latest book '1-Minute Novel' released on April 3

Poplar Publishing will release '1-Minute Novel' by Rintaro Hamaguchi on April 3. It features 30 stor… · 2026-04-03

30 Years Since the Publication of 'Kuso Kagaku Dokuhon'. New Label 'Kuso Kagaku Academia' Born on this Milestone Year.

Poplar Publishing has released the new children's book series 'Kuso Kagaku Academia' to commemorate … · 2026-04-08

A Hot Topic with its Anime Adaptation! The Latest Volume of the Picture Book Series Loved for Over 50 Years, 'Nezumi-kun's Flower Language', Released on April 8

Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. released 'Nezumi-kun's Flower Language', the 44th volume of the long-sel… · 2026-04-10

[Immediate Reprint!] Anne's essay 'Anne's Tokotoko Paris Trip with Kids,' detailing the journeys that led to her life in Paris, is a massive hit!

Anne's essay 'Anne's Tokotoko Paris Trip with Kids' receives an immediate reprint upon release! · 2026-03-29

Children's Book Series 'Kemocafe!' Celebrates Over 80,000 Copies Sold with Bookstore Fair! 5th Volume Set for June 10 Release!

Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. announces the 'Secret Tea Party Fair' to commemorate the 80,000-copy sal… · 2026-05-26

"If Your Town Were Gaza" Wins Grand Prize at 73rd Sankei Juvenile Literature Publishing Culture Award

Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. announced that the non-fiction book "If Your Town Were Gaza" by Masaaki … · 2026-05-15

Latest Volume of Popular Children's Book Series "Animal Detective Mia" Released with First Animated PV

Poplar Publishing released the 15th volume of the hit series "Animal Detective Mia," titled "Piyo Pi… · 2026-06-02

Increase "I did it!" moments in just 5 minutes a day! Two new character workbooks featuring the popular "Minecraft" and "Maizen Sisters" to be released simultaneously!

Poplar Publishing will simultaneously release two new workbooks for preschoolers aged 3-5, featuring… · 2026-05-20

Why Did the 'Older Man in a Hoodie Controversy' Go Viral on Social Media? A Book to Free You from 'Clothing Anxiety': 'Who Decides What is Uncool?' Released April 22

Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. released 'Who Decides What is Uncool?' by Professor Hiroko Hirayoshi on … · 2026-04-22

Collection of 11 tragic tales: 'Kodomo-tachi no Tame no Saiaku Jiten' published for both children and adults

Poplar Publishing released 'Kodomo-tachi no Tame no Saiaku Jiten' (Dictionary of Worst-Case Scenario… · 2026-06-01

Latest Novel by Popular Author Haruna Terachi: 'Ame ga futtara' Released to Support Women in Their 40s

Poplar Publishing released the new novel 'Ame ga futtara' by Haruna Terachi on May 26, 2026. The boo… · 2026-06-01

Poplar Publishing's 'MottoSokka!' ICT Platform Adopted by All Elementary Schools in Minamifurano Town, Hokkaido

Poplar Publishing announced that its education ICT platform for elementary and junior high schools, … · 2026-05-25

Haruna Terachi, the novelist who most empathizes with readers' hearts now, sends cheers for 'the life ahead.' Her latest work 'If it Rains' to be released on May 25!

Poplar Publishing announced that Haruna Terachi's latest novel, 'If it Rains,' will be released on M… · 2026-05-08

Hit Picture Book 'Yubitako' Surpasses 300,000 Copies Sold

日本波普拉社出版的繪本《手指老繭》因能幫助孩子戒掉吸手指習慣而大受歡迎，累積銷量已正式突破30萬冊。 · 2026-05-12

30 Years Since the Publication of 'Kuso Kagaku Dokuhon'. New Label 'Kuso Kagaku Academia' Born on this Milestone Year.

Poplar Publishing has released the new children's book series 'Kuso Kagaku Academia' to commemorate … · 2026-04-08

Written by a Professional Haiku Poet, the Children's Story 'I'll Find Your Worries: The Word Doctor' is Full of Hints for Daily Communication, Also Useful for Adults

Poplar Publishing has released 'I'll Find Your Worries: The Word Doctor,' a children's book by haiku… · 2026-06-11

Debut Novel by Popular Children's Book Illustrator, 'Yume Kashiyana Momoya', Released.

Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. released 'Yume Kashiyana Momoya: 10 Days of Paradise' on June 10, 2026, … · 2026-06-11

New Author's Acclaimed Novel 'The Stars of Slumber' Nominated for the Kinokuniya Bookstore Novel Grand Prize 2026

The novel 'The Stars of Slumber' (author: Ena Komono), published by Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. in M… · 2026-06-03

[June 2nd is 'Rubi Day'] A First in Japan? 'Total Rubi' New Book 'Does Furigana Improve Academic Ability?' to be Released June 24th

Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. will release a new book by Oki Matsumoto of Monex Group on June 24, 2026… · 2026-06-02

Non-fiction Manga 'Manga Ishibumi' Wins 55th Japan Cartoonists Association Award Grand Prize in Manga Division

The non-fiction manga 'Manga Ishibumi: When the Atomic Bomb Fell, We Looked at the Sky' published by… · 2026-04-14

Tsujimura Mizuki's Bestseller 'Lonely Castle in the Mirror' Surpasses 2 Million Copies in Japan Ahead of its 10th Anniversary

Poplar Publishing's bestseller 'Lonely Castle in the Mirror' by Mizuki Tsujimura has surpassed 2 mil… · 2026-06-02

[Sold Out 5,000 Copies in 37 Minutes!] Poplar Shinsho 'Will Furigana Improve Academic Ability?' Live Sales on YouTube 'Yurindo's Unknown World'

Poplar Shinsho 'Will Furigana Improve Academic Ability?', scheduled for release in June by Poplar Pu… · 2026-06-10

Omnibus Historical Comic 'Comic Edition of Japanese History 94: Legends of Sengoku Swordsmen - Tsukahara Bokuden, Kamiizumi Nobutsuna, Ito Ittosai' Released

Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. will release the educational manga 'Comic Edition of Japanese History 94… · 2026-06-10

Many Students Confident in Online Information Gathering: Poplar Publishing Releases 2025 User Survey Results for School Online Encyclopedia Service

Poplar Publishing has released user survey results for its online encyclopedia service 'Sagasokka!' … · 2026-05-28

Horror Novel 'Me ga' to be Released June 25, Following Film Adaptation

Poplar Publishing will release 'Me ga,' the second horror novel by Sesuji, on June 25. The previous … · 2026-05-27

[Recommended by Niiyama from comedy duo Sayaka!] Broadcaster and author Rintaro Hamaguchi's latest book '1-Minute Novel' released on April 3

Poplar Publishing will release '1-Minute Novel' by Rintaro Hamaguchi on April 3. It features 30 stor… · 2026-04-03

Poplar Publishing to Participate in Japan's Largest Creative Contest, 'Creative Award 2026'!

Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. has announced its participation in the 'Creative Award 2026,' one of Jap… · 2026-04-08

Poplar Publishing and SCRAP Release 2nd Volume of Puzzle and Horror Children's Book Series

日本Poplar社與SCRAP合作推出結合解謎與恐怖元素的兒童讀物第二彈《解開就很可怕的解謎遊戲：看不見臉的朋友》。 · 2026-05-13

SCRAP's "Puzzle-Solving x Horror" Reading Series, Second Installment Released: "The Creepy Puzzle-Solving Game: The Faceless Friend"

Poplar Publishing, in collaboration with SCRAP, has released the second installment of their puzzle-… · 2026-05-13

“Staring Contest” Becomes a Picture Book! Enjoy a New Sensory Read-Aloud Picture Book 'Appuppu-chan' Released on May 13th for Parents and Children

Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. released 'Appuppu-chan' (written by Taro Ohno) on May 13th. This new int… · 2026-05-13

Picture Book 'Yubitako,' Popular for 'Stopping Thumb-Sucking,' Surpasses 300,000 Copies in Cumulative Sales!

The picture book 'Yubitako' (written by Sanae Kuse), released by Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. in 2013… · 2026-05-12

Children's Book 'Boku no Iu Koto wo Kikanai Boku' Depicting the Struggles of a Protagonist with Tourette's Syndrome and Bonds with Friends to be Released

Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. will release 'Boku no Iu Koto wo Kikanai Boku' (written by Rinako Shiban… · 2026-05-12

[New Adoption] All-you-can-read E-library "Yomokka!" Adopted by All Elementary and Junior High Schools in Tawaramoto Town, Shiki District, Nara Prefecture

Poplar Publishing's all-you-can-read e-library "Yomokka!", offered via the educational ICT platform … · 2026-05-11

Haruna Terachi, the novelist who most empathizes with readers' hearts now, sends cheers for 'the life ahead.' Her latest work 'If it Rains' to be released on May 25!

Poplar Publishing announced that Haruna Terachi's latest novel, 'If it Rains,' will be released on M… · 2026-05-08

[New Adoption] All-you-can-read e-library "Yomokka!" adopted en masse by Mihama Town, Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture

Poplar Publishing Co.'s all-you-can-read e-library "Yomokka!", provided through the educational ICT … · 2026-04-30

[New Adoption] All-you-can-read e-library "Yomokka!" adopted en masse by Mihama Town, Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture

Poplar Publishing Co.'s all-you-can-read e-library "Yomokka!", provided through the educational ICT … · 2026-04-30

Hit Horror Novel 'Surveys Concerning the Mouth' (320,000 Copies Sold) Live-Action Movie to be Released July 3! Long-Awaited Second Book Also Announced.

Poplar Publishing announced that the live-action movie adaptation of Sesuji's hit horror novel 'Surv… · 2026-04-27

[New Content] Simplified Chinese books are now available on the all-you-can-read digital library 'Yomokka!'

Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. has added 12 Simplified Chinese translated books to its digital library … · 2026-04-24

Why Did the 'Older Man in a Hoodie Controversy' Go Viral on Social Media? A Book to Free You from 'Clothing Anxiety': 'Who Decides What is Uncool?' Released April 22

Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. released 'Who Decides What is Uncool?' by Professor Hiroko Hirayoshi on … · 2026-04-22

Poplar Publishing to Participate in Japan's Largest Creative Contest, 'Creative Award 2026'!

Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. has announced its participation in the 'Creative Award 2026,' one of Jap… · 2026-04-08

[Recommended by Comedian 'Sayaka' Niiyama!] Broadcaster and Author Rintaro Hamaguchi's Latest Book '1-Minute Novel' Releases on April 3

Poplar Publishing will release Rintaro Hamaguchi's '1-Minute Novel' on April 3, 2026. The book featu… · 2026-04-03

"When the Sixth Graders Were First Years" is Generating Buzz Before Release! "Nintama Rantaro Anime Comic Vol. 3: The Beginning of Training" to be Released March 30th

Poplar Publishing will release "Nintama Rantaro Anime Comic Vol. 3: The Beginning of Training". · 2026-03-30

Highly Anticipated First Essay Collection by Poet Kon Ito, 'The Huge Star Inside Me', Exploring 'Words and Creation', Released on April 15!

Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. released the first essay collection by popular Tanka poet Kon Ito, 'The … · 2026-04-15

Non-fiction Manga 'Manga Ishibumi' Wins 55th Japan Cartoonists Association Award Grand Prize in Manga Division

The non-fiction manga 'Manga Ishibumi: When the Atomic Bomb Fell, We Looked at the Sky' published by… · 2026-04-14

“Staring Contest” Becomes a Picture Book! Enjoy a New Sensory Read-Aloud Picture Book 'Appuppu-chan' Released on May 13th for Parents and Children

Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. released 'Appuppu-chan' (written by Taro Ohno) on May 13th. This new int… · 2026-05-13

[New Adoption] All-you-can-read E-library "Yomokka!" Adopted by All Elementary and Junior High Schools in Tawaramoto Town, Shiki District, Nara Prefecture

Poplar Publishing's all-you-can-read e-library "Yomokka!", offered via the educational ICT platform … · 2026-05-11

[New Adoption] All-you-can-read e-library "Yomokka!" adopted en masse by Mihama Town, Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture

Poplar Publishing Co.'s all-you-can-read e-library "Yomokka!", provided through the educational ICT … · 2026-04-30

Hit Horror Novel 'Surveys Concerning the Mouth' (320,000 Copies Sold) Live-Action Movie to be Released July 3! Long-Awaited Second Book Also Announced.

Poplar Publishing announced that the live-action movie adaptation of Sesuji's hit horror novel 'Surv… · 2026-04-27

[New Content] Simplified Chinese books are now available on the all-you-can-read digital library 'Yomokka!'

Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. has added 12 Simplified Chinese translated books to its digital library … · 2026-04-24