Kurahashi Rei’s first original planner, “Kurahashi Rei Diary 2026,” goes on sale September 11th!
Sekai Bunka Holdings Co., Ltd. Press release: September 9, 2025 To Members of the Press Kurahashi Rei’s first original planner, “Kurahashi Rei Diary 2026,” will be released on September 11th!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/9728/2119/9728-2119-aabe1f455398d9051f1e132196728627-970×600.png Writing is also perfect! Hollowback binding allows pages to open 180 degrees flat. Crayons in January, heart arrows in February, dollhouses in March… Each month is colored by illustrations reminiscent of a story woven by a cat and a child. Kurahashi Rei, a cat lover who lives with five cats, has drawn illustrations of cats representing each of the 12 months. Each cat’s behavior and expression is so adorable that turning the page makes you feel like you’re traveling through the world of a picture book.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/9728/2119/9728-2119-16b13bff5dff4c797590ba952e42055a-970×600.png The cover features an illustration of a girl and a cat cuddling, designed with soft, matte foil stamping. The glossy, satin-like ribbon bookmark adds an accent, making your heart flutter every time you pick it up. This planner is not just for writing down your schedule, but also acts as a talisman, gently accompanying you every day and watching over you throughout the year. ★The main text is conveniently structured with monthly, weekly, free list, and free notes. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/9728/2119/9728-2119-efd43257d6171f99ad5bff66069f6248-970×600.png “12 Months of Playing with Cats” January: Crayons / February: Heart Arrow / March: Dollhouse / April: Puppets / May: King / June: Soap Bubbles / July: Boat / August: Float / September: Train / October: Marionette / November: Stuffed Animal / December: Rocking Horse It also includes cat-related anniversaries like “Cat Day” and
“International Cat Day,” and is packed with ideas to make every day a little more special. Flip through the free memo pages to see an animated cat appear to come to life. The pages are hollow-back bound and open 180 degrees flat, making them extremely easy to write on.
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illustrations will brighten up your days.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/9728/2119/9728-2119-787a79c3d2a14b2bcb98881b737f2e35-970×600.png Make the new year even more special with Rei Kurahashi’s first original diary and the simultaneously released 2026 calendar. The calendar’s theme is “Message.” Each month features 12 illustrations featuring adorable children, along with motifs such as Love, Star, Fire, Key, and Rainbow, adding a touch of color and a touch of inspiration to your everyday life. “Kurashi Rei Calendar 2026” Author: Shirei Kurah
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/9728/2119/9728-2119-b2c993e01411ab4b6855b529818d6848-650×650.jpg Illustrator and picture book author. Active in a wide range of fields, including illustrations for picture books and other publications, as well as miscellaneous goods. Her picture books include “Remy’s Drawer” (Shogakukan), “The King’s Sweets” (Sekai Bunka Publishing), “Kitten Toto” and “Kitten Toto Stays Home Alone” (Hakusensha), as well as “Letter Book” (Sekai Bunka Publishing) and “Kurahashi Rei’s Dreamy Doll Clothes” (Boutique Publishing). She lives in Gifu Prefecture. Publication summary
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/9728/2119/9728-2119-9be933f74c026efef47e841c6e55c14e-970×600.png “Kuraha Shirei diary” 2026 ■Release Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025 ■Price: ¥2,200 (tax included) ■Format: B6 variable, 168 pages ■Publisher: Sekai Bunka Publishing Co., Ltd.
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https://amzn.asia/d/enwQ0YC ★Simultaneous release! ‘Kurahashi Rei Calendar 2026 Message – Feel the World’
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