Junko Umihara to Host Book Launch Talk & Jazz Live at Important Cultural Property on June 5 (Fri)

Fujinnotomo Co., Ltd. is releasing 'Kireina Toshi no Kasanekata: Kokoro no Shinkokyu 2' by Junko Umihara.

This book is the highly anticipated second volume of essays, featuring the popular serial 'Kokoro no Shinkokyu' from the magazine 'Fujin no Tomo', along with new writings. The book also addresses concerns raised by readers.

To celebrate the publication, a talk and live performance will be held on Friday, June 5. The event will feature a talk and live performance by Junko Umihara, accompanied by jazz pianist Yuya Wakai.

The venue is the auditorium of Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan in Ikebukuro, an important cultural property. The event will take place in this historic space, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

[Event Overview] Date and Time: Friday, June 5. Doors open at 13:30, event starts at 14:00, ends at 16:00. Venue: Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan Auditorium (2-31-3 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) Admission: 5,600 yen (with signed book), 4,000 yen (event participation only) Capacity: 150 people (all seats unreserved) Registration: Available via Petix.