Kin no Hoshisha Co., Ltd. “What, is this a crime too!?” A shock for parents and children! “That Could Be a Crime Encyclopedia” supervised by a practicing lawyer is now on sale!

【Kin no Hoshisha Co., Ltd.】 “What? Is this a crime too!?” A shock for parents and children! “The Guide to What Might Be a Crime,” supervised by a practicing lawyer, is now on sale! ​
Kin no Hoshisha Co., Ltd. Press release: September 18, 2025 To Members of the Press “What? Is this a crime too!?” A shock for parents and children! “An illustrated guide to things that might be a crime,” supervised by a practicing lawyer, is now on sale! “Spitting on the road” “Not cleaning up dog poop”… You’ll get caught for that! This book introduces 50 illegal acts that children are likely to commit, acts that you might not realize you’re committing unless you’re told. This is a fun book that brings the law closer to you.
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Kin no Hoshisha Co., Ltd. has released “That Might Be a Crime Picture Book,” a book supervised by lawyer Yosuke Kojima, edited and written by Alba Co., Ltd., and illustrated by Azuki Daruma. It will be on sale at bookstores and online stores nationwide from Wednesday, September 17, 2025. The library-grade version released in December 2024 was well received, and in response to requests for a home version, we have created a reduced, paperback, handy version. “My child might be doing this…” “I’m an adult, but I didn’t know this…!” Everyday “carelessness” can actually be against the law. A book that teaches this surprising knowledge in a fun and easy-to-understand way is currently creating a buzz, especially among parents. It’s called The Illustrated Guide to Things That Might Be Crimes (Supervised by Yosuke Kojima, illustrated by Azuki Daruma). Playing in the park, borrowing and lending things with friends, using smartphones… What if the actions children casually engage in could potentially violate societal rules and laws? This book specifically introduces such “illegal acts that you wouldn’t realize you were committing unless you were told” and “violations of societal rules” through situations familiar to children. For example… ・Take a photo of a book in a bookstore and read it all you want!? ・I have the urge to press the emergency stop button…! ・What’s wrong with uploading photos you took with friends to social media? – “The green light has started flashing! Let’s dash!!” is actually a violation of XX!? And so on, this book is full of surprising facts that will make kids exclaim, “Wow!”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/50400/55/50400-55-089eea16e1209a7a2e7d94cc646e56eb-970×600.jpg *This is a single-page document; you can find out the details of the violation by turning the page. The fun illustrations make it easy to understand! When you hear the word “law,” you might imagine something complicated and strict. But don’t worry! This book is in the form of an “encyclopedia” with adorable, smile-inducing illustrations of azuki daruma dolls. You can enjoy reading it just like a picture book. As readers have commented, “The cute illustrations made it fun to read,” children will never get bored and will discover something new with every turn of the page. Not only children, but adults too will find it eye-opening! The true value of this book lies in the fact that it will not only surprise children, but adults as well. “Giving your family or friends the medicine prescribed to you out of kindness”… Did you know that doing this repeatedly can be a violation of the
Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act? “A parent secretly opening a letter addressed to their child without their knowledge”… that’s a crime of opening a letter! And even getting into a fight with their child, saying, “Hey, come outside!” with their consent… that’s a crime of dueling!? Many adults are shocked, saying, “I feel like I’ve done this before,” or “I can’t get away with saying I didn’t know.” This is a good opportunity to become aware of unexpected pitfalls lurking in everyday life and to relearn the rules. Why do we need this book now? As one reader’s comment, “I wish I’d read books like this since I was in the early grades of elementary school,” illustrates, learning about social rules and laws from an early age is extremely important for preventing future problems and developing the ability to behave wisely and appropriately in society. Knowing the rules allows children to act with confidence and improves their social skills. For parents, this book will be a valuable tool for learning together with their children and deepening communication. The “That Might Be a Crime Picture Book” is more than just a source of knowledge; it brings about positive change in children’s awareness and behavior, deepening learning for both parents and children. It’s a must-read book for the sake of your children’s future, and for updating your own social norms as adults. Take this opportunity to pick up a copy and experience the surprise and learning that will leave you and your child thinking, “I didn’t know that!”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/50400/55/50400-55-ec36b8aec7d6febbbd806efbc49ea046-1163×1494.jpg “Handy Edition: An Illustrated Guide to Things That Might Be Crimes” https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4323072171 Supervised by Yosuke Kojima / Illustrations by Azuki Daruma 19×14.8cm / 128 pages / First edition September 2025 ISBN:978-4-323-07217-3 ✣✣ Town Edition✣✣ There’s a ball in someone’s house… Let’s get it! / Let’s turn this empty house into a secret base / We’ve found some money! Let’s take it! / If we copy it, we’ll become rich! / I’m a junior high school student, but I’ll ride the train at the child’s fare, and more ✣✣ Friends Edition✣✣ Make that borrowed manga your own / Upload photos to social media / Hide your secrets / I lent you a game, so I’ll ask for it back, and more ✣✣ School Edition✣✣ Graffiti on cultural properties to preserve memories / Play pranks at the graduation ceremony / Cheat! Other
✣✣Transportation Edition-✣✣ The green light is flashing, so let’s sprint across! /Make good use of your travel time by using your smartphone while doing other things /My bike lights don’t work, but I’ll ride it anyway, and more