Easy to choose for summer vacation self-study as it can be solved like a quiz. "Elementary School: Become Smarter with Crosswords & Puzzles - Word Power" is newly released, allowing children to acquire elementary school vocabulary knowledge while playing with crosswords and puzzles!

● Acquire elementary school vocabulary knowledge naturally while enjoying crosswords and puzzle problems!

● Improve thinking and concentration skills while solving problems in a game-like manner!

● For elementary school students who dislike drills and workbooks. Enjoy solving with friends and family!

Zoshindo・Juken Kenkyusha Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Nishi-ku, Osaka, Representative Director: Taiji Okamoto) will release "Elementary School: Become Smarter with Crosswords & Puzzles - Word Power," which allows children to acquire the vocabulary and knowledge they should know in elementary school while playing with crosswords and puzzles, on July 8, 2026.

Message from author Keisuke Fukaya (excerpt)

Crosswords are a "brain" game enjoyed worldwide. The activity of filling in squares using "words" as clues has been loved by many people for a long time.

This book contains many crosswords of various words learned in elementary school.

By solving crosswords, you will naturally develop:

・ The ability to think deeply about the meaning of words

・ The ability to read hints and gain insight

・ The ability to recall what was learned in class

The sense of accomplishment felt when solving a difficult problem is also a very important part of learning. Tackling difficult problems slowly and gradually improving will lead to your growth.

This book can be enjoyed by thinking deeply alone, or by discussing and solving it with friends and family. You are sure to increase your vocabulary knowledge while having fun.

● Build vocabulary with a quiz-like approach

"Vocabulary" is the foundation of all subjects. To foster vocabulary in the early elementary grades, it is important to first increase the number of "words you know." This book is a workbook that allows elementary school students who are about to learn words to increase their vocabulary in a fun, quiz-like way.

● Problems focus on terms and content learned in class

The problems are selected based on words and kanji learned in grades 1-3 for "Easier" and grades 3-6 for "Normal," allowing children to acquire the vocabulary and knowledge they should know in elementary school.

● Progress without difficulty with 3 levels

The problems are divided into three levels.

"Easier": ★ (Grade 1), ★★ (Grades 1-2), ★★★ (Grades 2-3)

"Normal": ★ (Grade 3), ★★ (Grades 3-4), ★★★ (Grades 4-6)

While you can work through them in order from the beginning, we also recommend starting with the easier ★ levels and gradually stepping up.

* The image of the paper may differ from the actual product in terms of color scheme, etc.

Book Overview

"Elementary School: Become Smarter with Crosswords & Puzzles - Word Power" (Easier/Normal)

Format: A5 size, 128-160 pages

Scheduled Release Date: July 8, 2026

Price: Easier ¥990 (tax included), Normal ¥1,078 (tax included)

Details of the book can be found here

Easier: https://www.zoshindo.co.jp/elementary/259/9784424259237.html

Normal: https://www.zoshindo.co.jp/elementary/259/9784424259244.html

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Company Overview

Zoshindo・Juken Kenkyusha Co., Ltd.

An educational publishing company founded in 1890. Established Japan's first drill-type teaching materials and a new genre of thick reference books with the concept of "understand anything you want to know," and has developed cutting-edge teaching materials for 130 years since its founding, including the long-selling "Jiyujizai" series (27 million copies, 70th anniversary). With the mission of "delivering the best learning to all who learn," the company is currently promoting educational business from various angles, not only in publishing but also in digital business, overseas business, and diverse learning businesses for children with developmental characteristics and foreign children. It also operates NEXT LEARNING Labs, which conducts empirical research on the latest technologies such as AI and VR, and develops content in new fields.

Location: 3-3-6 Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka

Representative: Taiji Okamoto, Representative Director

http://www.zoshindo.co.jp/

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https://www.zoshindo.co.jp/special/jiyujizai-70th-junior.html

Inquiries regarding this matter

Zoshindo・Juken Kenkyusha Co., Ltd.

Contact: Management Planning Department, Public Relations & Marketing Division, Yamamoto

E-mail: [email protected]