DAIGO

At DAIGO's factory in Nara, Japan, bookbinders assemble planners using the traditional Ito Toji thread-sewing technique, allowing pages to lie flat without splitting. Workers intentionally pause between production stages, stacking and resting the paper for 24 hours to produce durable bindings. The craftsmanship is drawing attention from readers interested in traditional Japanese bookbinding methods.

The Japanese variety program 'Kano Sand' is airing a cross-Hokkaido travel special featuring Naniwa Boys members Daigo Nishihata and Ryusei Fujihara, alongside speed skating sisters Nana and Miho Takagi. Reports say a fierce gourmet battle broke out during the trip as the cast competed over local food across the island.