Start in Just 1 Minute Each Morning: A Voice-Training Reading Habit. Speak Up for Yourself! 'Each Day Shines When You Read Aloud in the Morning: 365 Beautiful Passages Aligned with the 24 Solar Terms' Releases June 18, 2026

KADOKAWA Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President, CEO, and Director: Tsuyoshi Natsuno) will release 'Each Day Shines When You Read Aloud in the Morning: 365 Beautiful Passages Aligned with the 24 Solar Terms' (Author: Eriko Shima) on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

The author, a former NHK announcer and freelance broadcaster, proposes a 'daily reading habit' that can be started in just one minute each morning. Your voice gradually loses its vitality and clarity the less you use it. This book is designed to help you make 'reading aloud'—not for performance, but for your own mental and physical well-being—a daily habit to preserve the youthfulness of your voice.

You can read in a soft voice, or even while lying down. Why not try reading beautiful literary passages related to the seasons aloud and reclaim a vibrant voice and daily energy?

◆ Three Key Features of the Book

1. 365 Days of Inspiring Passages Aligned with the 24 Solar Terms

Aligned with the '24 Solar Terms' that reflect the changing seasons, the book includes one carefully selected literary passage for each day of the year.

Featuring masterpieces from diverse genres—including novels, essays, classical Japanese literature, waka poetry, modern poetry, and haiku—you can enjoy a fresh reading experience every day.

2. Reading Aloud Just for Yourself—Accessible to Everyone

Unlike 'recitation' meant for an audience, this practice doesn't require performing for others. Because the reading is solely for your own benefit, you can begin without any pressure or self-consciousness.

3. Beautiful Full-Color Pages That Make Daily Reading a Joy

Every reading page is presented in full color, enriched with stunning seasonal photography. Turning one page each day becomes something to look forward to. Even those who usually avoid reading books can enjoy this like browsing through a photo album.

◆ Table of Contents

Spring

Column 1: Speak Up, Especially When You Feel Stuck

Summer

Column 2: In Today’s Information-Overloaded World, Savor the Value of 'White Space'

Autumn

Column 3: Why I Started Posting Recitation Videos on YouTube

Winter

◆ Publication Details

Title: Each Day Shines When You Read Aloud in the Morning: 365 Beautiful Passages Aligned with the 24 Solar Terms

Author: Eriko Shima

Price: ¥2,970 (¥2,700 + tax)

Release Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026

Format: A5

Pages: 400

ISBN: 978-4-04-115755-8

Publisher: KADOKAWA Corporation

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◆ Author Profile

Eriko Shima (Shima Eriko)

Announcer, public speaking instructor, and 'reading lifestyle' stylist.

After graduating from university, she worked at a general company before becoming a local NHK announcer in her hometown of Toyama at age 25. For nine years, she served as a main news and information program anchor, live reporter, and radio news presenter. In 2008, she received the 'NHK Regional Announcer Award' for her 'bright, steady hosting and exceptional insight and planning skills on local topics.' Now working as a freelance announcer, she conducts speaking workshops and hosts events and narration work. Since 2019, she has operated the YouTube channel 'Freelance Announcer Shima Eriko's Recitation and Storytime,' which has over 170,000 subscribers as of May 2026.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@roudokushima