“Travelling Around the World: Niigata” will be published in early spring 2026! To celebrate the publication, we are looking for readers’ honest opinions in a survey and giveaway campaign!

“Travelling the World: Niigata” will be published in early spring 2026! To celebrate the publication, we are looking for readers’ honest opinions in our survey and giveaway campaign! ​
Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. Press release: September 26, 2025 To Members of the Press “Travelling Around the World: Niigata” will be published in early spring 2026! To celebrate the publication, we’re looking for readers’ honest opinions in our survey and giveaway campaign! Covering all 30 cities and towns in Niigata Prefecture! “Chikyu no Arukikata” delves deep into the hidden charms of Niigata. We’re working hard to create a Niigata Prefecture travel guide filled with love for the local area. Chikyu no Arukikata Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Shinagawa; President and CEO: Kunihiro Arai), a group company of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Shinagawa; President and CEO: Hiroaki Miyahara), has announced the publication of “Chikyu no Arukikata” On Friday, September 26, 2025, we announced the release information for “Niigata” (scheduled for release in bookstores nationwide and online in March 2026).
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■Covers all 30 cities and towns! “Travel Guide to Niigata Prefecture” delves deep into its charms with “Travel Guide to Niigata Prefecture” Since its launch in 1979, “Travel Guide to Niigata Prefecture,” known as the bible of international travel, has made great strides with its domestic series, starting with the success of “Tokyo,” released during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The series has now sold over 1.2 million copies! And now, we’ve decided to release “Travel Guide to Niigata Prefecture: Niigata” in early spring 2026. We’ll be producing a guidebook that will be a “Travel Guide to Niigata Prefecture” that will cover all 30 cities, towns, and villages in Niigata Prefecture and delve deeply into the charms of the prefecture! ■Your voice may be featured! Publication commemorative survey and gift campaign begins “Chikyu no Arukikata” To celebrate the decision to produce “Niigata,” a survey and giveaway campaign commemorating the publication decision will begin on September 26, 2025. We are looking for honest opinions from Niigata residents and readers who have recently taken an interest in Niigata about the illustrations that will grace the cover of “Travelling Around the World: Niigata,” recommended spots and gourmet food, and local stories. Thirty people who answer the survey will be randomly selected to win prizes such as an original Travelling Around the World QUO card. ========================== 【Gift Campaign Overview】 ●Contest Period: Friday, September 26, 2025 – Friday, October 31, 2025 ●How to Apply: Please answer the survey commemorating the publication of “Travel Guide to the World: Niigata.” (Please respond via the URL below or the QR code) ●Prizes: ◎Original 500 yen QUO card from “Chikyu no Arukikata” (Travelling the Earth) for 20 winners ◎Original Chikyu no Arukikata goshuincho (stamp book) for 10 people ●Deadline: October 31, 2025 *Applications are limited to one per person. ================
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8200/2535-8200-62b2d8ba73486a47d81a77d015838d9d-1600×900.png ■Survey commemorating the publication of “Arukikata Niigata” ▶https://arukikata.jp/nigztj
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8200/2535-8200-71b385a87e26a42ee34cf5c82cc3b211-186×186.png [How to walk around the earth? 】 Since its launch in 1979, “Tsuchi no Arukikata” has been producing international travel guides for over 40 years. It currently covers information on approximately 160 countries and regions. While sales fell 95% due to the COVID-19 pandemic, its first domestic edition, “Tokyo,” released in 2020, became a huge hit. Following the Tokyo edition, domestic editions and collaborative books have become hits one after another, resulting in a V-shaped recovery and attracting attention in various media, including TV and
newspapers. The magazine continues to evolve, with gummy candies and chocolates in “Tsuchi no Arukikata” packaging, authentic-tasting instant curry, and collaborative releases of 100-yen shop goods! [Product Overview] ■ “Traveling the Earth: Niigata 2026-2027” Author: Traveling the Earth Editorial Office Format: A5 modified,
approximately 500 pages (planned) Estimated price: ¥2,420 (tax included) Expected release date: March 2026 Publisher: Chikyu no Arukikata Co., Ltd. Publisher: Gakken Co., Ltd. Arukikata
Guide:https://www.arukikata.co.jp/guidebook/
■Arukikata. Co., Ltd. https://www.arukikata.co.jp/company/ ・President and CEO: Kunihiro Arai ・Date of incorporation: December 1, 2020 (operations commenced January 1, 2021) ・Capital: 5 million yen ・Address: 2-11-8 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8416 ・Business activities: “Chikyu no Arukikata” publishing and related businesses, travel marketing, and non-life insurance agency business ■GAKKEN HOLDINGS CO., LTD. https://www.gakken.co.jp/ ・President and CEO: Hiroaki Miyahara ・Date of incorporation: March 31, 1947 ・Capital: 19,817 million yen ・Sales: 185.5 billion yen, 79 consolidated subsidiaries (fiscal year ending September 2024) Tokyo Stock Exchange Listed on the Prime Market (Stock Code: 9470) ・Address: 2-11-8 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8510 ・Telephone: 03-6431-1001 (Main) ・Business Description: Holding company established in 1946, engaged in education, medical care, and welfare-related businesses. Education Sector: Classroom and cram school operations, including “Gakken Classroom,” Publishing and content business, including educational materials, Preschool and school operations, including textbooks and childcare supplies, Medical and Welfare Sector: Serviced housing for the elderly, Dementia group homes, Childcare support services, including nurseries and after-school programs, Global: Activities and operations in over 150 countries.