Genkosha Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will release the book "The Easiest and Most Fun Way to Start a 'Paste-Up' Life Log: Junk Journaling" on July 30, 2026. *Image is a placeholder and may change. "Junk journaling," introduced in this book, is the creation of notebook art by freely combining everyday paper items such as receipts, tickets, shop cards, wrapping paper, labels, stamps, and magazine clippings. It is a "paste-up life log" where you create your own unique book by freely layering paper items and favorite materials encountered in daily life. "What should I paste?" "How can I make it look nice?" "Can't I start without old paper or antique materials?" This book answers such beginner questions while introducing everything from the basics of junk journaling to practical ideas with abundant examples. What this book conveys is not "how to make it well," but "how to freely preserve what you love." It also includes a junk journaling creation experience project by popular illustrator mizutama. It shows the appeal and fun of junk journaling through the enjoyment and discoveries felt from a beginner's perspective while actually creating one. Furthermore, it features examples of works by numerous popular junk journal artists active in Japan. It introduces diverse expressions, from life log-style works compiling travel memories to antique-style works utilizing vintage materials, and three-dimensional works incorporating pockets and mechanisms. It also includes the ingenuity and ideas for each work, making it a book that can be enjoyed just by looking at the collection of works. Sample pages *Image is a placeholder and may change. Features of this book: 1. Explains the appeal and how to start junk journaling from scratch It clearly explains everything from basic knowledge of "what is junk journaling?" to necessary tools, how to collect materials, and ideas for page creation. It is an introductory book that beginners can easily get started with. 2. Includes a