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Bestselling Author and Popular Voice Actor Unite in Unprecedented Collaboration! Aoyama Michiko × Kaji Yuki Launch New Novel 'I Heard the Voice of Love' on Bessatsu Bunshun!

Bestselling author Aoyama Michiko and renowned voice actor Kaji Yuki have launched a new novel, 'I H… · 2026-09-03

The May/June issue of "Oru Yomimono" on sale today features a "Living Alone" special! Nanako Tsujimura, author of "The Case Files of Jeweler Richard," starts her new series "Haute Couture D"!

Bungeishunju has released the May/June issue of 'Oru Yomimono' on April 22. It features a 'Living Al… · 2026-04-22

Natsuo Kirino's Latest Novel 'Sleepless You, Distant Night', Set in the Korean Entertainment Industry, to be Released on April 22!

Natsuo Kirino's latest long-form novel, 'Sleepless You, Distant Night,' will be released by Bunshun … · 2026-04-22

From April 1st, Kuniko Mukoda's works in 'Bunshun Bunko' will feature special obi bands commemorating the 45th anniversary of her death. A campaign also begins where participants can win original scarves, commercialized by Onward Kashiyama's 'uncrave' brand, inspired by Ms. Mukoda!

Bungeishunju is launching a present campaign from April 1st, commemorating the 45th anniversary of K… · 2026-04-01

Asako Yuzuki's 'Nile Perch Girls' Gathering' to Launch Nationwide in Mid-July 2026 with Reversible Cover Edition! Following 'BUTTER,' Global Sales Exceed 400,000 Copies

Shueisha Bunshun is launching Asako Yuzuki's acclaimed novel 'Nile Perch Girls' Gathering' (Bunshun … · 2026-07-14

"Runners from Africa: Kenyan Students in the Hakone Ekiden" by Hidekazu Izumi Wins the 57th Soichi Oya Nonfiction Award

Bungeishunju Ltd. announced that "Runners from Africa: Kenyan Students in the Hakone Ekiden" by Hide… · 2026-05-14

Shuichi Okita's First Full-Length Novel, 'Satoko is Always,' to Be Released!

Bungeishunju Ltd. will publish Shuichi Okita's first full-length novel, 'Satoko is Always,' on Frida… · 2026-07-01

[New Humanistic Knowledge for Hope] Mikako Brady's New Masterpiece "It Can Happen Anywhere: Resistance to a Crumbling World" to Be Released Soon After 5 Years! Event Also Scheduled!

Bungeishunju Ltd. (President: Naruyuki Iikubo, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will release Mikako Brady's newly … · 2026-07-01

Shun Ioka's New Series "The Remnants of a Meteor" Starts in Weekly Bunshun! From the July 2nd Issue

Weekly Bunshun, published by Bungeishunju Ltd., will launch Shun Ioka's "The Remnants of a Meteor (M… · 2026-07-02

Keigo Higashino's Latest Galileo Series Novel 'Eternal Memory' to be Released August 5 (Wed), Finally Revealing 'Galileo's Final Mystery' -- Second Release Commemoration Campaign! 'Measure Your Memory! Galileo Cult Quiz' Begins

Bungeishunju Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Naruyuki Iikubo) has decided to releas… · 2026-07-02

“Bungeishunju Online” Articles Record Approximately 7.8 Million PV & Featured in Over 20 Media Outlets & Continuous Reactions! Shocking Non-Fiction "What Could Have Been Done?" About a Family Member with Schizophrenia Surpasses 20,000 Copies Sold

The cumulative number of copies sold for "What Could Have Been Done?" by documentary director Tomoak… · 2026-07-03

[Cover Reveal! "Akari's Gyoza Party" Campaign to Be Held] Chef Akari Hasegawa's First Essay Collection "Tako, Celery, Avocado" to be Released July 30th!

Bungeishunju Ltd. (President: Naruyuki Iikubo, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will release "Tako, Celery, Avocad… · 2026-07-03

[Important] 131st Bungei Literary Award Announced: Yu Murashi's 'When Solitaire Grandpa Was Around' Wins, You Kutuno's 'Drop' Receives Honorable Mention!

The 131st Bungei Literary Award has been decided. The winning work is Yu Murashi's 'When Solitaire G… · 2026-03-31

'1.49 Million Total SNS Followers!' Popular Culinary Expert Akari Hasegawa's First Original Essay Collection 'Octopus, Celery, Avocado' to be Released!

Bungeishunju will publish 'Octopus, Celery, Avocado', the first essay collection by popular culinary… · 2026-03-30

CREA Announces "Gift Awards 2026" Results Voted by Over 1,800 Readers

Lifestyle magazine CREA has unveiled the winners of its 4th annual "Gift Awards 2026." Over 1,800 re… · 2026-05-13

CREA Announces "Gift Awards 2026" Results Voted by Over 1,800 Readers

文藝春秋雜誌《CREA》公佈第四屆「2026 禮品大賞」，由 1,800 名讀者從 600 件商品中票選出美食、美容等四大部門冠軍。 · 2026-05-13

Serialization by Japan National Soccer Team 'Best View 2026' Official Ambassador 'JI BLUE' Starts in Comprehensive Sports Magazine 'Sports Graphic Number' Releasing April 9!

Bungeishunju will start a new serialization featuring the unit 'JI BLUE', formed by members from JO1… · 2026-04-09

New Series by Soccer Japan National Team's "JI BLUE" Official Ambassador to Begin in 'Sports Graphic Number' Magazine, On Sale April 9th!

Bunshun Publishing will launch a new series, "JI BLUE Wants to See the Best View!", in the April 9th… · 2026-04-09

Reisuke Kaneko's 'Youth Band Novel' - 'We Were Definitely Shining' Released Today! Pre-publication Reprint Decided Due to Enthusiastic Support from Booksellers.

Bungeishunju published Reisuke Kaneko's latest full-length novel, 'We Were Definitely Shining,' on A… · 2026-04-09

Sports Magazine 'Sports Graphic Number' Reprints North and Central American World Cup Preview Issue — First Soccer Special in 15 Years!

Shueisha Publishing has decided to reprint the North and Central American World Cup preview issue of… · 2026-06-18

Bungeishunju's Sports Magazine 'Sports Graphic Number' Issue 1141, 'Hanshin Tigers: The Genealogy of Japan's No. 1,' on Sale April 9 (Thurs)!

Bungeishunju will release issue 1141 of its sports magazine 'Number' on April 9. Titled 'Hanshin Tig… · 2026-04-09

Results Announced for 'Make Matayoshi Roar! Review Contest for Ikitoruwa'

Bungeishunjū Ltd. has announced the results of the review contest commemorating the release of 'Ikit… · 2026-06-17

Book Cover Unveiled! Harada Mika's '#KitchenOfWhereabouts' to be Released by Bungeishunju on May 13th! Cover Art by Chiaki Ida!

Harada Mika's latest novel, '#KitchenOfWhereabouts', following her million-selling hit '#HowToUse300… · 2026-04-10

'Bungeishunju' May Issue Released featuring <Tokyo Secret Talk: Thiel x Todd - Is the world coming to an end?>, <Akira Ikegami x Masaru Sato: The life or death of the raging lion Trump and the female leopard Takaichi>, <Second Lives of Prime Minister's Office Bureaucrats>, <Boss Shinjo's Magic>, etc.

Bungeishunju Ltd. announces the release of the May 2026 issue of its monthly magazine 'Bungeishunju'… · 2026-04-10

Arashi Muraki's 'Suzume Chotcho' Wins the Nitta Jiro Literary Award! A Moving Historical Novel Depicting the Unknown Struggles of Kyoka Poet Ota Nanpo

Arashi Muraki's novel 'Suzume Chotcho,' published by Bungeishunju in December 2025, has won the 45th… · 2026-04-08

Latest paperback of the 'Yatagarasu Series' with 2.6 million copies sold! First look at the cover of 'Mochizuki no Karasu' releasing on May 8th

The latest paperback 'Mochizuki no Karasu' from Chisato Abe's Yatagarasu fantasy series will be rele… · 2026-04-03

Sayaka Murata's 'Convenience Store Woman' Surpasses 3 Million Copies Worldwide! New Book Band Released.

Sayaka Murata's novel 'Convenience Store Woman' has reached a cumulative total of 3 million copies s… · 2026-04-03

“1.49 Million Total Social Media Followers!” Popular Culinary Expert Akari Hasegawa’s First Essay Collection, 'Octopus, Celery, Avocado,' to be Released!

Bungeishunju Ltd. has announced the release of 'Octopus, Celery, Avocado,' the first essay collectio… · 2026-03-30

'Bungakukai' May 2026 Issue Released on April 7! The 131st Bungakukai Newcomer Award Announced

Bungeishunju released the May 2026 issue of 'Bungakukai' on April 7. This issue features the winning… · 2026-04-07

'1.49 Million Total SNS Followers!' Popular Culinary Expert Akari Hasegawa's First Original Essay Collection 'Octopus, Celery, Avocado' to be Released!

Bungeishunju will publish 'Octopus, Celery, Avocado', the first essay collection by popular culinary… · 2026-03-30

Reisuke Kaneko's 'Youth Band Novel' - 'We Were Definitely Shining' Released Today! Pre-publication Reprint Decided Due to Enthusiastic Support from Booksellers.

Bungeishunju published Reisuke Kaneko's latest full-length novel, 'We Were Definitely Shining,' on A… · 2026-04-09

Bungeishunju's Sports Magazine 'Sports Graphic Number' Issue 1141, 'Hanshin Tigers: The Genealogy of Japan's No. 1,' on Sale April 9 (Thurs)!

Bungeishunju will release issue 1141 of its sports magazine 'Number' on April 9. Titled 'Hanshin Tig… · 2026-04-09

'Bungeishunju' May Issue Released featuring <Tokyo Secret Talk: Thiel x Todd - Is the world coming to an end?>, <Akira Ikegami x Masaru Sato: The life or death of the raging lion Trump and the female leopard Takaichi>, <Second Lives of Prime Minister's Office Bureaucrats>, <Boss Shinjo's Magic>, etc.

Bungeishunju Ltd. announces the release of the May 2026 issue of its monthly magazine 'Bungeishunju'… · 2026-04-10

[Pre-release Reprint Decided] Futa Sakai & Gunpi's 'Unreasonable Work Theory' is Released Today, Friday, 4/10! Highly Recommended by Kaho Miyake: 'All my worries are written right here!' <Collaboration with 'Bakido Channel' also decided!>

Bungeishunju is publishing the highly anticipated new book 'Unreasonable Work Theory' by entrepreneu… · 2026-04-10

Sayaka Murata's 'Convenience Store Woman' Surpasses 3 Million Copies Worldwide! New Wraparound Band Revealed.

Sayaka Murata's novel 'Convenience Store Woman' has exceeded 3 million copies worldwide, receiving w… · 2026-04-03

‘Sherlock+ Academy,’ the #1 PV-Ranked Hit from Comic Site BUNCOMI, Released on June 16! Acclaimed by Ryukishi07 of ‘Higurashi no Naku Koro ni’ as an ‘Ideal Manga Adaptation’—Trending on Social Media

BUNCOMI FANTASY, Bungeishunjū’s comic label, has released the first volume of the manga ‘Sherlock+ A… · 2026-06-16

Award-Winning Manga 'Yamato wa Koi no Mahoroba' by Mio Hamatani Concludes with Final Volume 9 Release on June 16

Mio Hamatani's acclaimed romantic campus manga 'Yamato wa Koi no Mahoroba,' winner of the anan Manga… · 2026-06-16

Asai Ryo's Essay Series 'Yutori Trilogy' Surpasses 550,000 Copies! [With Author's Handwritten Comment]

Asai Ryo's essay series 'Yutori Trilogy' has surpassed 550,000 copies in combined print, paperback, … · 2026-06-16

Acclaimed by international connoisseurs! Embroidery artist Junko Oki's first collection in 11 years, "STILL PUNK," is released today [The second installment of an unusually long-selling series]

Bungeishunju is releasing "STILL PUNK," the first new collection of works in 11 years by the popular… · 2026-03-29

Highly acclaimed by international connoisseurs! Embroidery artist Junko Oki's first art book in 11 years, 'STILL PUNK,' is released today [The second volume of an extraordinary long-seller].

<p><strong>"STILL PUNK," a collection of works by embroidery artist Junko Oki, whose pages are fille… · 2026-03-29

"Sports Graphic Number" Issue 1140 <MLB Opening & WBC Special Edition: Shohei Ohtani Made the World Get Serious> Releases on Thursday, March 26th!

Bungeishunju Ltd. announces the March 26 release of its comprehensive sports magazine, "Sports Graph… · 2026-03-29

Bungeishunju's sports magazine 'Sports Graphic Number' issue 1140 <MLB Opening & WBC Omnibus: Shohei Ohtani Made the World Get Serious.> on sale Thursday, March 26!

Bungeishunju Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Shigeyuki Iikubo) will release i… · 2026-03-29

Bungeishunju's Sports Graphic Number Issue 1140, 'MLB Opening & WBC Special: Shohei Ohtani Made the World Take Baseball Seriously,' to be released on March 26 (Thursday)!

Bungeishunju announces the release of Sports Graphic Number Issue 1140, featuring a comprehensive lo… · 2026-03-29

Anna Umemiya, who made headlines with her battle against breast cancer and sudden remarriage, will release her book "Full Course: Cancer, Me, and My Family's Days" from Bungeishunju on June 10th!

Bungeishunju Co., Ltd. will release Anna Umemiya's book "Full Course: Cancer, Me, and My Family's Da… · 2026-05-11

The Momentum of 'Mobile Police Patlabor' Continues! Sequel Novel 'Sushi-ya no Goto' Announced! Special Magazine Feature Hits 3rd Printing in 3 Days!

Bungeishunju has announced the release of 'Sushi-ya no Goto' (Goto the Sushi Chef), an orthodox sequ… · 2026-05-29

[Naoki Prize Candidate Announced] Hika Harada's '#Daidokoro no Aru Tokoro' Nominated for the 175th Naoki Prize! 《Includes Author's Comment on Nomination》

Hika Harada's '#Daidokoro no Aru Tokoro', published by Bungeishunju on May 13, 2026, has been nomina… · 2026-06-11

"Bungakukai" June 2026 Issue Released May 7! Featuring Yasutaka Tsutsui's First Hard-boiled Mystery "The Hitman Comes from Detroit"!

Bungeishunju Ltd. released the June 2026 issue of its literary magazine "Bungakukai" today, May 7. I… · 2026-05-07

“Daily life cracks without a sound—” Yo Ashizawa's 15th Anniversary Collection 'Anata ga Tadashiku Irareta Toki' Released Today!

Bunshun Inc. released 'Anata ga Tadashiku Irareta Toki', a new short story collection by Yo Ashizawa… · 2026-05-22

Popular Column Now a Book: 'Masahiro Kasahara's Self-Care Meals' to be Released May 27

Masahiro Kasahara, the owner of the famous restaurant 'Sanpi Ryoron', is releasing a new book based … · 2026-05-27

Final Installment of Shuichi Yoshida's Popular Series 'Forever and Yokomichi Yonosuke' to be Published on June 10. Film Adaptation Greenlit!

Bungeishunju Ltd. will release the Bunshun Bunko paperback edition of Shuichi Yoshida's popular seri… · 2026-05-22

30 Years After Shiba Ryotaro's Passing: 'Saka no Ue no Kumo' Audiobook Available May 1

Bungeishunju and Audible are releasing the audiobook version of Shiba Ryotaro's masterpiece 'Saka no… · 2026-04-24

Bungeishunju to Release 'Sports Graphic Number' Issue 1144: '20th Anniversary Retirement Special: The Genes of Deep Impact' on May 21

Bungeishunju will release the 1144th issue of the sports magazine 'Sports Graphic Number' on May 21,… · 2026-05-21

[Film & Paperback Release Confirmed!] 'Makehend', a Story of a Wrongfully Convicted President Winning Complete Acquittal – Starring Seiyo Uchino, Directed by Katsuhide Motoki, Releasing This Fall

Shinobu Yamagishi’s book 'Makehend! President of a TSE Listed Company vs. District Prosecutors Offic… · 2026-06-02

Bungeishunju July Issue Released: Featuring 'Sanae Takaichi: The Unwritten Resume'

Bungeishunju Ltd. will release the July issue of its monthly magazine 'Bungeishunju' on June 10, 202… · 2026-06-10

Shuichi Yoshida's 'Yokomichi Yonosuke' Series Concludes; Commemorative Campaign Announced

Bungeishunju has released the final installment of Shuichi Yoshida's 'Yokomichi Yonosuke' series, 'E… · 2026-06-12

Exceptional Pre-launch Reprint for 'Reverse Director: Hajime Moriyasu'

Bungeishunju released 'Reverse Director: Hajime Moriyasu' by Shinya Kizaki on May 28, with a reprint… · 2026-06-02

'Bungakukai' May 2026 Issue Released on April 7! The 131st Bungakukai Newcomer Award Announced

Bungeishunju released the May 2026 issue of 'Bungakukai' on April 7. This issue features the winning… · 2026-04-07

Hika Harada Delivers a "Heartwarming Story of Daily Life": "#ThePlaceWithAKitchen" Launched Today, May 13th (Wednesday)! Over 130 Enthusiastic Reviews from Booksellers Nationwide.

Bungeishunju Ltd. has released Hika Harada's new book, "#ThePlaceWithAKitchen," today, May 13th. The… · 2026-05-13

Bungeishunju's Sports Magazine 'Sports Graphic Number' Issue 1141, 'Hanshin Tigers: The Genealogy of Japan's No. 1,' on Sale April 9 (Thurs)!

Bungeishunju will release issue 1141 of its sports magazine 'Number' on April 9. Titled 'Hanshin Tig… · 2026-04-09

JO1×INI Unit 'JI BLUE' to Feature on Back Cover of 'Sports Graphic Number' Magazine Released on 6/11

Bunshun will feature the Japan National Soccer Team ambassadors, 'JI BLUE,' in the pre-World Cup spe… · 2026-06-10

"Runners from Africa: Kenyan Students in the Hakone Ekiden" by Hidekazu Izumi Wins the 57th Soichi Oya Nonfiction Award

Bungeishunju Ltd. announced that "Runners from Africa: Kenyan Students in the Hakone Ekiden" by Hide… · 2026-05-14

Arashi Muraki's 'Suzume Chotcho' Wins the Nitta Jiro Literary Award! A Moving Historical Novel Depicting the Unknown Struggles of Kyoka Poet Ota Nanpo

Arashi Muraki's novel 'Suzume Chotcho,' published by Bungeishunju in December 2025, has won the 45th… · 2026-04-08

New Series by Soccer Japan National Team's "JI BLUE" Official Ambassador to Begin in 'Sports Graphic Number' Magazine, On Sale April 9th!

Bunshun Publishing will launch a new series, "JI BLUE Wants to See the Best View!", in the April 9th… · 2026-04-09

From April 1st, Kuniko Mukoda's works in 'Bunshun Bunko' will feature special obi bands commemorating the 45th anniversary of her death. A campaign also begins where participants can win original scarves, commercialized by Onward Kashiyama's 'uncrave' brand, inspired by Ms. Mukoda!

Bungeishunju is launching a present campaign from April 1st, commemorating the 45th anniversary of K… · 2026-04-01

Latest paperback of the 'Yatagarasu Series' with 2.6 million copies sold! First look at the cover of 'Mochizuki no Karasu' releasing on May 8th

The latest paperback 'Mochizuki no Karasu' from Chisato Abe's Yatagarasu fantasy series will be rele… · 2026-04-03

New Galileo Novel 'Eien no Kioku' by Keigo Higashino to Release on Aug 5, 2026

Bungeishunju will release Keigo Higashino's 'Eien no Kioku', the 11th novel in the Galileo series, o… · 2026-06-05

'Bungakukai' July 2026 Issue Released June 5th! Special Feature: 'Fashion and Literature Again'

Bungeishunju Ltd. released the July 2026 issue of the literary magazine 'Bungakukai' on June 5, 2026… · 2026-06-05

[Exceeds 10,000 Copies Sold & Strong E-book Sales] Futa Sakai & Gunpy's Viral Business Book 'Rifujin Shigotoron' Makes a Huge Splash on YouTube!

Bungeishunju announced that the book 'Rifujin Shigotoron: A Book to Read When You Think "Screw This!… · 2026-06-09

Michael Jackson graces the cover of Weekly Bunshun (June 18 issue, on sale June 11)

Bungeishunju will release the June 18 issue of Weekly Bunshun, featuring Michael Jackson on the cove… · 2026-06-11

[175th Akutagawa Prize Nominees Announced] Two Works from Bungeishunju's 'Bungakukai' Nominated!

Two works published in Bungeishunju's literary magazine 'Bungakukai' have been nominated for the 175… · 2026-06-11

Naoki Prize Nominee Announced: Masayasu Wakabayashi's 'Aoten' Nominated for the 175th Naoki Prize! (Includes Author's Comment on Nomination)

Masayasu Wakabayashi's debut novel 'Aoten', published by Bungeishunju Ltd. on February 20, 2026, has… · 2026-06-11

'AI as a Subordinate: The Evolution of a World-Class Engineer' to be Released June 11

A new book by Microsoft engineer Tsuyoshi Ushio, 'AI as a Subordinate,' will be released on June 11,… · 2026-06-01

'CREA' Summer 2026 Issue Features Hawaii for the First Time in 7 Years: An 80+ Page Special, On Sale June 5! Special Interview with 'JI BLUE' Members Nish Hiroto, Kono Junki, Sato Keigo, and Ikezaki Rihito

The lifestyle magazine 'CREA' Summer 2026 issue, 'After All, Hawaii!', will be released on June 5. T… · 2026-05-29

JO1 x INI Unit 'JI BLUE' Members Nish Hiroto, Kono Junki, Sato Keigo, and Ikezaki Rihito Appear on the Cover of CREA Summer 2026 Special Edition!

Members of the JO1 and INI soccer-loving unit 'JI BLUE'—Nish Hiroto, Kono Junki, Sato Keigo, and Ike… · 2026-05-29

'Shukan Bunshun CINEMA' 2026 Summer Issue Releases June 4! Features 'Michael' Special Tribute with 'RikuRyu Pair x Michael'!

Bungeishunju will release the 'Shukan Bunshun CINEMA' 2026 Summer Issue on June 4. It features a maj… · 2026-06-01

'The Last Murder at the End of the World' (by Stuart Turton, translated by Kazuyo Misumi) Wins the 79th Mystery Writers of Japan Award for Translation!

'The Last Murder at the End of the World,' written by Stuart Turton and translated by Kazuyo Misumi,… · 2026-05-14

Hika Harada Delivers a "Heartwarming Story of Daily Life": "#ThePlaceWithAKitchen" Launched Today, May 13th (Wednesday)! Over 130 Enthusiastic Reviews from Booksellers Nationwide.

Bungeishunju Ltd. has released Hika Harada's new book, "#ThePlaceWithAKitchen," today, May 13th. The… · 2026-05-13

Anna Umemiya, who made headlines with her battle against breast cancer and sudden remarriage, will release her book "Full Course: Cancer, Me, and My Family's Days" from Bungeishunju on June 10th!

Bungeishunju Co., Ltd. will release Anna Umemiya's book "Full Course: Cancer, Me, and My Family's Da… · 2026-05-11

"Bungeishunju" June Issue to be Released Tomorrow: Featuring "Prime Minister Takaichi's Husband Taku Yamamoto, First Confession 20 Hours," "Rikuryu's 'Miracle Gold' Trajectory," "Arashi: The Future at a Crossroads," "Face of Japan: Pianist Hayato Sumino," and More

Bungeishunju Co., Ltd. announced the release of the June issue of its monthly magazine "Bungeishunju… · 2026-05-08

Kinokuniya Bookstore Group 100th Anniversary: Fan-Must-Have Deluxe Boxed Edition of Chisato Abe's 'The Yatagarasu Series Collector's Edition' to be Released & Pre-orders Start!

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Kinokuniya Bookstore Group, a special collector's edition of… · 2026-05-08

"Bungakukai" June 2026 Issue Released May 7! Featuring Yasutaka Tsutsui's First Hard-boiled Mystery "The Hitman Comes from Detroit"!

Bungeishunju Ltd. released the June 2026 issue of its literary magazine "Bungakukai" today, May 7. I… · 2026-05-07

Popular Illustrator and Chef Nachio Nakanishi's New Illustrated Essay Collection 'Toraneko Bonbon's Kitchen Calendar' Publication Commemorative Exhibition and Original Merchandise Sales Announced!

Nachio Nakanishi, a popular illustrator and chef, will release her illustrated essay collection 'Tor… · 2026-04-30

M-1 Winner and Radio Stars Acclaim! Resonating with Youth! New Band Novel 'We Certainly Shone' Off to a Strong Start!

Ryosuke Kaneko's latest novel 'We Certainly Shone,' published by Bungeishunju, depicts the youth of … · 2026-04-28

30 Years After Shiba Ryotaro's Passing: 'Saka no Ue no Kumo' Audiobook Available May 1

Bungeishunju and Audible are releasing the audiobook version of Shiba Ryotaro's masterpiece 'Saka no… · 2026-04-24

A Great Chance to Read Popular Historical Novels at a Discount! E-book Fair 'Savor in Series! Bunshun Historical Novel Fair 2026' Now Open

Bungeishunju is holding a one-week e-book sale from April 24 to April 30, 2026, offering a 30% disco… · 2026-04-24

Release on Thursday, April 23: Sports Graphic Number Issue 1142/1143 <The Era of Hiromitsu Ochiai and Great Managers. 2006-2008 vs. Okada's Hanshin & Hara's Giants> by Bungeishunju!

Bungeishunju will release the combined 1142/1143 issue of the comprehensive sports magazine 'Sports … · 2026-04-23

The May/June issue of "Oru Yomimono" on sale today features a "Living Alone" special! Nanako Tsujimura, author of "The Case Files of Jeweler Richard," starts her new series "Haute Couture D"!

Bungeishunju has released the May/June issue of 'Oru Yomimono' on April 22. It features a 'Living Al… · 2026-04-22

Natsuo Kirino's Latest Novel 'Sleepless You, Distant Night', Set in the Korean Entertainment Industry, to be Released on April 22!

Natsuo Kirino's latest long-form novel, 'Sleepless You, Distant Night,' will be released by Bunshun … · 2026-04-22

Arashi Muraki's 'Suzume Chotcho' Wins the Nitta Jiro Literary Award! A Moving Historical Novel Depicting the Unknown Struggles of Kyoka Poet Ota Nanpo

Arashi Muraki's novel 'Suzume Chotcho,' published by Bungeishunju in December 2025, has won the 45th… · 2026-04-08

'Bungakukai' May 2026 Issue Released on April 7! The 131st Bungakukai Newcomer Award Announced

Bungeishunju released the May 2026 issue of 'Bungakukai' on April 7. This issue features the winning… · 2026-04-07

From April 1st, Kuniko Mukoda's Works in "Bunshun Bunko" will Feature Special Obi for the 45th Anniversary of Her Passing. A Campaign to Win Original Scarves, Commercialized by Onward Kashiyama's <uncrave> in Homage to Mukoda, Also Begins!

Bungeishunju is launching a special campaign for the 45th anniversary of Kuniko Mukoda's passing, fe… · 2026-04-01

Latest Paperback Edition of "Yatagarasu Series" with Cumulative 2.6 Million Copies Released! Cover for "Mochizuki no Karasu" on May 8th Unveiled for the First Time

The latest paperback edition of the popular "Yatagarasu Series," with over 2.6 million copies sold c… · 2026-04-03

Popular Culinary Expert Akari Hasegawa's First Essay Collection 'Tako, Celery, Avocado' to Be Released!

Popular culinary expert Akari Hasegawa's first essay collection, 'Tako, Celery, Avocado,' is set to … · 2026-03-30

[Important] 131st Bungei Literary Award Announced: Yu Murashi's 'When Solitaire Grandpa Was Around' Wins, You Kutuno's 'Drop' Receives Honorable Mention!

The 131st Bungei Literary Award has been decided. The winning work is Yu Murashi's 'When Solitaire G… · 2026-03-31

Sayaka Murata's 'Convenience Store Woman' Surpasses 3 Million Copies Worldwide! New Obi Strip Introduced.

Sayaka Murata's novel 'Convenience Store Woman' has exceeded 3 million copies globally and 2 million… · 2026-04-03

[Important] 131st Bungei Literary Award Announced: Yu Murashi's 'When Solitaire Grandpa Was Around' Wins, You Kutuno's 'Drop' Receives Honorable Mention!

The 131st Bungei Literary Award has been decided. The winning work is Yu Murashi's 'When Solitaire G… · 2026-03-31

'The Last Murder at the End of the World' (by Stuart Turton, translated by Kazuyo Misumi) Wins the 79th Mystery Writers of Japan Award for Translation!

'The Last Murder at the End of the World,' written by Stuart Turton and translated by Kazuyo Misumi,… · 2026-05-14

Kinokuniya Bookstore Group 100th Anniversary: Fan-Must-Have Deluxe Boxed Edition of Chisato Abe's 'The Yatagarasu Series Collector's Edition' to be Released & Pre-orders Start!

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Kinokuniya Bookstore Group, a special collector's edition of… · 2026-05-08

Popular Illustrator and Chef Nachio Nakanishi's New Illustrated Essay Collection 'Toraneko Bonbon's Kitchen Calendar' Publication Commemorative Exhibition and Original Merchandise Sales Announced!

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