In the situation that it is difficult to release books and magazines on the release date due to the earthquake disaster, there is also the possibility of delaying up to 7 days

It became clear that it is difficult to release books and magazines on the release date due to the earthquake disaster.

Release varies depending on the region, but it is said that there is a possibility of being delayed by 7 days at maximum.

Details are as below.
Japan Publication Interpretation Association


According to the official page of "Japan Association of Publications Association" that purchases publications from publishers and distributes wholesale to retail book stores between publishers and retail book stores, it is related to the Tohoku District Pacific Offshore Earthquake that occurred on March 11 It seems that it became difficult to deliver publications such as magazines and books to bookshops nationwide on the release date.

This is due to the fact that delivery of goods is arranged with priority to disaster areas, truck gasoline shortage to transport and deliver, railway containers due to planned blackouts, and difficulty in securing transportation means, We are considering delivery methods such as land and sea transport along with the shipping company.

Please note that the delivery status to bookstores as of March 16 is as follows, and it is announced that the release date will be delayed by 7 days at maximum depending on the area.

· From 3/16 to 3/19, delivery of magazines and books to bookstores should be made at 2 times per day
· Delivery after March 22 will be decided while observing the situation on March 18
· Release date varies from district to late 7th day
· Delivery to affected areas is not done with relief activities as top priority