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Life & Computer

A Japanese monthly computer magazine for senior beginners, published by SoftBank Creative from 2001 to 2006.

Last updated September 29, 2026

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Overview

Life & Computer (暮らしとパソコン, Kurashi to Pasokon) was a Japanese monthly computer magazine published by SoftBank Creative. It ran from the June 2001 issue through the January 2006 issue, a span of five and a half years. The magazine was primarily aimed at senior citizens who were new to personal computers, offering beginner-friendly guidance on using PCs in daily life. From the May 2005 issue, it was revamped in an effort to appeal to readers of all ages. The publication is now defunct, having ceased after its January 2006 issue.

History

Life & Computer (暮らしとパソコン) was a monthly personal computer magazine published in Japan by SoftBank Creative. It was first issued with the June 2001 issue and continued for five and a half years, ending with the January 2006 issue. The magazine's editorial focus was on senior citizens who were beginners with personal computers, providing accessible content on how to use PCs in everyday life. In an effort to broaden its readership, the magazine was renewed starting with the May 2005 issue so that it could be read by people of all ages. Despite this revamp, the publication ceased with the January 2006 issue and is now defunct.

  • First issue published (June 2001 issue).

  • Magazine renewed to appeal to all ages starting with the May 2005 issue.

  • Final issue published (January 2006 issue), ending a five-and-a-half-year run.

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Beginner-friendly computer magazine for senior readers, later broadened to all ages.

  • 暮らしとパソコン (Life & Computer) monthly magazine

    A monthly computer magazine for senior beginners, published by SoftBank Creative from June 2001 to January 2006.

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