Brutus and Popeye Magazine English Edition Details

Date: 2025 October 08 20:01

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Japanese Publisher Magazine House will be releasing their iconic magazines Brutus and Popeye in English as special editions. This forms part of Magazine House's 80th anniversary celebrations. The Japanese Fashion and culture magazines are two of the publisher's longest-running magazines. They prove popular with followers of fashion and culture, often they'll be imported by fans modern fashion to learn about the latest trends even if they can't read Japanese.

The English edition of Popeye will be of particular interest to manga fans as it contains some manga about the Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree from panpanya who is best known for their manga An Invitation from a Crab and Guyabano Holiday.

Both Brutus and Popeye are now available at Kinokuniya stores, McNally Jackson SOHO (Prince Street), online at Amazon.co.jp and the Magazine House 80th Anniversary Site, as well as other retailers. Digital editions are also available through iOS and Android apps, as well as on Kindle.

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Press release as follows:

For Immediate Release / October 8, 2025

Magazine House Releases Special English Editions of
BRUTUS and POPEYE

Magazine House Celebrates Its 80th Anniversary of Delivering Passion and Curiosity "From Ginza to the World"





October 10, 2025, TOKYO, JAPAN - Esteemed Japanese publisher Magazine House Co., Ltd. will celebrate its 80th anniversary October 10th, 2025, with the release of English editions for two of its longest-running and internationally popular magazines, BRUTUS and POPEYE. Guided by the concept of "expanding from Ginza, Tokyo, where the company was founded, to the world," Magazine House is known internationally for its influential contributions to lifestyle, fashion and culture publishing.

Highlighting the best of Tokyo, BRUTUS's English edition bookazine "NEW PERSPECTIVE TOKYO" features 78 pages that share 545 hidden spots, known mainly only to Tokyo locals and not featured in guidebooks or on social media. POPEYE presents "Hello,Tokyo!" and highlights Tokyo's gourmet spots, apparel shops and urban discoveries with page after page of captivating photos and illustrations.

"BRUTUS and POPEYE have long been loved in the United States, and many readers have asked for English editions. To mark our 80th anniversary, we are proud to make that vision a reality. With this launch, we will continue to share Japan's fashion, urban lifestyle, and pop culture with passion across the world," said Shuichi Tetsuo, President & CEO of Magazine House Co., Ltd.

In 2024, approximately 2.7 million U.S. travelers visited Japan, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO). Japan is not only rich in cultural heritage but also attracts worldwide attention for its style and pop culture. BRUTUS and POPEYE, as leading Japanese fashion and culture magazines, showcase Japan's contemporary culture from a unique perspective in their respective English editions.

"This project invites global readers to experience Tokyo the way locals do," said Magazine House's Manager of Sales Shuji Abe. "It is our passion to share the fashion, lifestyle, and culture we have cultivated over the decades. This is not merely an English translation project, but a 'message to the world' imbued with the history and passion of Magazine House and the signature style of BRUTUS and POPEYE."

BRUTUS and POPEYE English editions are now available at Kinokuniya stores, McNally Jackson SOHO (Prince Street), online at Amazon.co.jp and the Magazine House 80th Anniversary Site (https://magazinehouse80th.jp), as well as other fine retailers. Digital editions are also available through iOS and Android apps, as well as on Kindle.

About BRUTUS
Founded in 1980, BRUTUS is Japan's leading magazine for contemporary culture, exploring art, travel, design and food with a bold editorial voice and leading-edge visual style.

About POPEYE
First published in 1976, POPEYE -"The Magazine for City Boys"--is a pioneering voice in men's fashion and youth culture, chronicling fashion and culture from an urban perspective.

About Magazine House Co., Ltd.:
MAGAZINE HOUSE has been a creative force in publishing and digital innovation since its founding in Ginza (Tokyo, Japan) in 1945. We remain deeply committed to sparking curiosity and delivering content that inspires and informs.

Magazine House Homepage: https://magazineworld.jp/
Magazine House 80th Anniversary Site: https://magazinehouse80th.jp/
BRUTUS Website: https://brutus.jp/
BRUTUS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutusmag/
POPEYE Website: https://popeyemagazine.jp/
POPEYE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popeye_magazine_official/