Hiroshima Bookstore Rankings Reveal Popular Titles for 2026

A recent survey of popular books at the Junkudo Bookstore Hiroshima Ekimae branch highlights trending titles for the first half of 2026.

Top rankings include: 1. The top spot was not explicitly named in the summary, but the top five were identified. 2. “Akaki Senshi kara no Kanshajō” by Kosuke Tanaka, a book written by the former baseball player following his retirement in January 2026. 3. “Momo” by Michael Ende, a fantasy story focused on the value of time. 4. “Yūmei no Kishi,” the 16th installment of the Twelve Kingdoms series by Fuyumi Ono. 5. “Eien no Kioku” by Keigo Higashino, the latest entry in the Galileo series.

Additionally, staff members recommended a book regarding the behind-the-scenes operations of aquariums, presented through illustrations and manga.