[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, Avocado," the first essay collection by chef Akari Hasegawa, who has a total of 1.65 million followers on social media, on July 30th. Ten winners will be randomly selected from those who apply for the publication commemorative campaign and invited to "Akari's Gyoza Party." For details such as application guidelines, please refer to the obi (book band) of "Tako, Celery, Avocado."

The book cover image for "Tako, Celery, Avocado" has been unveiled. The design is by Mei Otsubo.

About "Tako, Celery, Avocado"

This is a collection of new essays by Akari Hasegawa. It vividly depicts Hasegawa's journey to becoming a culinary researcher, covering topics from her childhood eating habits and stories from her time as a child actor, to family mealtime stories, her first encounter with recipe books, and stories about onigiri she made for friends. Between chapters, recipes are included, such as her parents' comforting flavors for when she had a cold, "nameless" pasta made on holidays, and chicken and celery with anchovy cream sauce made for her best friend.

The book design is by Mei Otsubo, winner of the JAGDA New Designer Award 2026. She created a refreshing check pattern design inspired by the title's octopus, celery, and avocado.

Akari Hasegawa

【Book Information】

● Book Title: "Tako, Celery, Avocado" (Release Date: July 30th)

https://books.bunshun.jp/ud/book/num/9784163921105

● Price: 1760 yen (tax included)

● Format: B6 softcover

*E-book version also released simultaneously

● Publication Commemorative Campaign: Ten winners will be randomly selected from those who meet the application requirements and apply via the QR code on the book's obi, and will be invited to "Akari's Gyoza Party."

*For details, please check the QR code on the obi sleeve.

*The event is scheduled to be held in Autumn 2026 at Hen to amuto & Kankei Kitchen (Azabu Juban, Minato-ku).

● Application Period: July 30th (Thu) - October 30th (Fri)

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【Author Introduction】 Akari Hasegawa

Culinary artist, registered dietitian. Born in 1996. Worked as a child actor and talent from age 10 to 22. After retiring from entertainment, she studied nutrition at junior college and university, obtaining her registered dietitian qualification. Her recipe posts on social media have garnered significant attention, and she is now active in a wide range of fields including books, magazines, and the web. Her books include "Itadakimasu: Comfort Food for Tired Body and Soul" (KADOKAWA), "Simple is Best! One-Pattern Meal Plans" (Diamond-sha), and the personal mook series "Akari Hasegawa DAILY RECIPE Vol. 1-5" (Fusosha), among many others.

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