Kyoto, Japan, June 1, 2026 (AFP) - 'AI simply can't replicate it': Japan embraces zine trend

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2026-06-01

Through the noise of rushing papers and whirring belts at a print factory in Kyoto, two creators watch their photo essay come to life in broadsheet form -- part of an effort to win new audiences in the age of AI. Despite the decline of the publishing industry, self-publication and handmade "zine" magazines are growing in popularity in Japan, reflecting the country's enduring love of paper in the digital era. While speaking to AFP at the plant, hi......

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