Announcement of Noriko Shirai's 'Oinarisan to Norimaki-san' Publication Commemoration Talk Event

Fujin-no-Tomosha Co., Ltd. (Head office: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Nobuo Iritani) will release "Oinarisan to Norimaki-san" by Noriko Shirai in April 2026. On April 9 (Thursday), the day before the release, a talk event will be held where author Noriko Shirai will discuss her thoughts behind creating the book and the possibilities of enjoying Inari sushi and norimaki with free ideas. A special feeling that everyone, from children to adults, will enjoy—making "Sukeroku" more fun, more free, and more delicious.

Inari Sushi Tasting and Author Interaction Party Also Available

Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026 Doors open: 18:15 - Part 1: 18:45-19:30 Shirai-style Sushi Stories and Norimaki Demonstration - Part 2: 19:40-20:30 Author Interaction Party and Inari Sushi Tasting

Venue participation: Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan Hall & Dining Hall (2-31-3 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)

Participation Fee 1. Venue participation with signed book: 3,900 yen (tax included) Includes the book "Oinarisan to Norimaki-san" (signed copy), tasting, and interaction party. *The book will be handed over on the day of the event.

2. Online (Part 1 only) with book: 2,900 yen (tax included) *Shipping costs will be borne by our company. *If you wish for a signed copy, please check the application details.

3. Online (Part 1 only) without book: 1,800 yen (tax included)

Application Please apply via Peatix: https://oinarinori.peatix.com/

Application deadline: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 12:00 PM

Inquiries: TEL 03-3971-0101 (main)

Noriko Shirai is from Niigata Prefecture, one of Japan's leading rice-producing regions.

[Author Profile] Noriko Shirai: Culinary researcher. Active with "Gohan Domei," a food unit founded with her husband, dedicated to loving rice. She shares ways to enjoy rice deliciously in cooking magazines and TV programs. Her books include "Staub de Kome wo Taku" (Seibundo Shinkosha), "Soup Jar to Onigiri Bento" (Seibido Shuppan), and "Sai Ai! Nori Recipe 86" (Shufu to Seikatsusha).

Many fresh ideas that can be used for entertaining are included.

"Oinarisan to Norimaki-san": 80 Recipes from Classics to Arrangements

Inari sushi and norimaki instantly brighten up gatherings like home parties.

This book carefully explains basic recipes and arrangements for each. It also features abundant photos showing how to roll and wrap. It's a book that masters the classics and makes you want to cook them again and again.

Beni Shoga Inari (Pickled Ginger Inari) Fukusa Inari (Silk Wrapper Inari) Uzumaki Sushi (Spiral Sushi) Kazari Maki Sushi (Shikai Maki - Decorative Rolled Sushi)

It introduces Kanto-style and Kansai-style Inari sushi, richly varied arranged Inari, steamed Inari, and local Inari.

For norimaki, it covers basic futomaki (thick rolls), chumaki (medium rolls), hosomaki (thin rolls), kimbap, kazari maki (decorative rolls), and local norimaki, among others.

A total of 80 recipes are introduced.

The basic futomaki is introduced over four pages, from rolling techniques to cutting methods.

Book Information Title: Oinarisan to Norimaki-san Price: 1,870 yen (tax included) Format: A5 horizontal Pages: 96 pages / Full color ISBN: 978-4-8292-1106-9 Release Date: April 10, 2026 Book Details: https://www.fujinnotomo.co.jp/book/b3810/

[Inquiries regarding books and interviews] Fujin-no-Tomosha Co., Ltd. 2-20-16 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-8510 TEL: 03-3971-0104 FAX: 03-3982-8958 Editorial: Suga Public Relations: Sanmiya Homepage: https://www.fujinnotomo.co.jp/