Label Newspaper | January 1, 2026 Issue [Single Issue] New Year's Special Edition

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Editor's Commentary | Highlights of the January 1, 2026 Issue

The January 1st issue will be a special "New Year's Special" with 28 pages.

As the first issue of 2026, this publication is a special feature that looks ahead to industry trends for the coming year.
The opinion section presents the industry's direction under the theme of "Elements Promoting Growth." It offers a multi-faceted outlook on the label industry, centered on five themes: environmental対応 (environmental response), technology transfer, value creation, sales methods, and the utilization of label products.

This is the first issue of the year, serving as a guide to overview domestic and international systems, markets, and technologies.

*It compiles information useful for management, sales managers, and planning staff in devising annual strategies.
By using it in conjunction with a subscription and yearbook, you can gather more systematic information.

Key Themes Covered in This Issue

■ Domestic Market & Corporate Trends

This issue organizes the industry environment for 2026, focusing on price trends and market data.

・Opinion: Strategies for expanding demand amidst population decline and inflationary trends
・Our Survey | Domestic Adhesive Paper Shipment Survey: First half of FY2025 (105.95 million square meters/month)
・Label Forum Japan 2026: Held this October, presenting the direction of next-generation labels

■ Overseas Market & International Trends

・Feature: European Environmental Regulations
　EUDR / PPWR: Responsibilities and response directions in the packaging and label sectors

Systematically explains international trends centered on environmental regulations.

■ Equipment, Materials, & Supplies

・Seiko Epson: SurePress L-5034 Development Story
　Explaining the technological background that evolved aqueous IJ into a production machine

・Screen Printing Special Feature
　Current status and challenges of skilled craftsmanship and technology transfer

■ Articles, Human Resources, & Organizations

・Forefront of Label Value Creation: Co-creation case study of sake labels
・Forefront of Label Business: Growth of online printing and production systems
・Street Corner Sticker Observation Diary (New Year's Special Edition): Case studies from a sustainable perspective

■ Association Activities & Industry Coverage

・Numerous New Year's messages from various industry and related organizations are published
　You can overview the industry's direction and key initiatives.

■ Editor's Commentary (From Page 1)

On page 1, we presented the vision for the next generation of the label industry under the theme "From Next Label to Next Level."
It indicates the future direction of industry evolution, based on environmental response, technological innovation, and value creation.

■ Editor's Column | How to Read This Issue

This issue, which comprehensively covers systems, markets, technology, and human resources, is ideal as a fundamental resource for planning annual strategies.
By reading each special feature in combination with the New Year's messages, you can gain a three-dimensional understanding of overall industry trends.

■ Usage Scenarios

・Reference material for annual business plans and management strategies
・Basic information for sales and planning activities
・Reference material for customer proposals and market explanations
・Material for in-house training and study sessions

■ Product Information

Medium: Newspaper (print)
Publication Date: January 1, 2026
Format: Single copy sale
Publisher: Label Shimbun Co., Ltd.

■ Detailed Information

A complete list of all headlines and articles published in this issue can be found on our official website.

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