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[Yoshio Kojima is Amazed & Recommends!] Learn the Mysteries of Animals with Hilarious Police Officer Platypus-kun: Science Manga 'Platypus Detective' Series Launches April 22, 2026!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will launch the new educational science manga 'Platypus Detective' on April 22,… · 2026-04-22

Long-awaited Collector's Edition of 'Antique Lace' Featuring Over 200 Precious Collections of 'Jewels of Thread' Inherited Since the 16th Century is Finally Published!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release the new edition of 'Antique Lace' by Keiko Ichikawa on March 26, 2… · 2026-03-30

<Unprecedented Bestseller 'Please Don't Eat Fried Chicken Bento Here' Makes Waves> Obara Ban's First Novel Collection 'How to Keep the Wind' Receives Huge Response, Achieving Consecutive Reprints!

Ban Obara's debut novel collection 'How to Keep the Wind', published by Kawade Shobo Shinsha, achiev… · 2026-03-30

Kawade Shobo Shinsha's 140th Anniversary Project: Kawade Bookstore Announces Second Opening on August 8, 2026, Featuring Talk Event with Iri no Matsuda and Harajuku

To commemorate its 140th anniversary, Kawade Shobo Shinsha will open its pop-up bookstore 'Kawade Bo… · 2026-07-09

Over 500,000 Copies Sold in the U.S., The Definitive Guide to Interpersonal Skills, 'How to Know a Person,' Released June 29! A Business Book Featured in Bill Gates' 'Summer's 5 Books' and Noted by The New York Times and Other Media. Published in 25 Countries Worldwide.

Kawade Shobo Shinsha Co., Ltd. (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo / Representative Director: Yu Onodera) will relea… · 2026-06-29

【A New Series from the Editors of "Spin/spin"】Cross-Genre Original Anthology Series "Books for Midnight" Launches with Three Titles in Autumn 2026!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha Co., Ltd. (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo / President: Yusuru Onodera) will launch a new cr… · 2026-06-29

【Today's Finale】Popular Election Entertainment Drama Starring Hana Kuroki, Kayo Nora, and Koji Matsushita! 'One Vote of the Galaxy' Script Book to Be Released!

©Kansai Telecasting Corporation / MYRIAGON STUDIO A woman who has lived in the world of politics an… · 2026-06-29

[Sakuma Nobuyuki & Harajuku (OMOKORRO) Hilarious Masterpiece Novel] A Youthful Camping Adventure with the Coolest Kids! Matsuda Irino's "Happy Mountain," Depicting a Bizarre and Extraordinary Tale, to be Released July 8th!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha Co., Ltd. (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo / Representative Director: Yu Onodera) will publi… · 2026-07-08

Feeling Unwell? It Might Be Your Eating Habits! "Kin-chan Farming" Expert Michimichi Yoshida's Comprehensive Guide "Say Goodbye to 'Feeling Sluggish'! An Introduction to Eating Habits with Dr. Kin-chan" to Be Released July 8!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha Co., Ltd. (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yu Onodera) will publis… · 2026-07-08

Japanese Edition of Official Harry Potter Series Storyboard Art Book to Be Released! Available Early October 2026!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo / Representative Director: Yu Onodera) will release "The Ha… · 2026-07-06

The Enduring Masterpiece "The Hour of the Star" by the "Virginia Woolf of Brazil" to be Published by Kawade Bunko on July 7th!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha Co., Ltd. (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo / Representative Director: Yu Onodera) will publi… · 2026-07-06

Wipe to Win! New Book 'Purify Your Home and Life! Feng Shui Routines' by a Qing Dynasty Descendant

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release a new book on April 21 titled 'Purify Your Home and Life! Luck-Cha… · 2026-04-21

Screenwriter Yuji Sakamoto's Play 'The Death Flute' to be Published as Original Script Book

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release the script for the play 'The Death Flute' by acclaimed writer Yuji… · 2026-05-15

Kawade Shobo Shinsha to Release 'Bungei Bessatsu Michiko Ishimure Expanded New Edition' on April 6! A Definitive Edition Exploring the Life of the Author Who Spun Words from Modernity's Darkest Depths to the Salvation of Souls, and the Rich Appeal of Her Works, Marking 70 Years Since Minamata Disease's Official Recognition.

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release 'Bungei Bessatsu Michiko Ishimure Expanded New Edition' on April 6… · 2026-04-02

<Unprecedented Bestseller 'Please Don't Eat Fried Chicken Bento Here' Makes Waves> Obara Ban's First Novel Collection 'How to Keep the Wind' Receives Huge Response, Achieving Consecutive Reprints!

Ban Obara's debut novel collection 'How to Keep the Wind', published by Kawade Shobo Shinsha, achiev… · 2026-03-30

Mado Arite's Long-Awaited Full-Length Debut 'My Neighbor's Drop-Off Delivery Is Too Crazy' to be Released on March 27! A Sisterhood Suspense Novel About Two Women Seeking Revenge on Perpetrators Who Went Unpunished by Society—a Former Manga Artist Stripped of Her Career and a Housewife Suffering from Domestic Violence.

This article announces the release of Mado Arite's first full-length novel, 'My Neighbor's Drop-Off … · 2026-03-27

"Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are" – The Culmination of 100 Years of Genetic Research. A Groundbreaking Popular Science Book by Robert Plomin for General Readers! To Commemorate the Release, 7,000 Characters of the Prologue Are Now Available for Reading.

Kawade Shobo Shinsha has released the Japanese edition of Robert Plomin's book, "Blueprint: How DNA … · 2026-03-27

Author Rio Shimamoto's Latest Full-Length Novel 'Nostalgia' to be Released on April 23rd! The author positions it as 'the most important work since the COVID-19 pandemic' in her career, a love story where lonely souls are drawn to each other.

Novelist Saya meets So, a young man whose mother is involved in a murder case, and takes him into he… · 2026-04-03

【Deepest Fantasy Literature Short Story Writer】Schwob's First Paperback Edition / Original Masterpiece Collection 'The King in the Golden Mask' (Kawade Bunko) Including 5 New Translations Already in its 3rd Reprint! Thanks for the Big Hit, Ken Nishizaki's New Translation of 'The Great Fire on Earth' Full Text Now Available!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha Co., Ltd. announces the 3rd reprint of Marcel Schwob's 'The King in the Golden … · 2026-04-01

Commemorative Event for the Final Issue of Magazine 'spin' — 'Talks on Paper' by Ban Obara and Takuto Okamoto to Be Held at Takeo Shohoncho Main Store on July 17

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will host a commemorative talk event for the final issue of its magazine 'spin'… · 2026-06-18

[Breaking News] Sayaka Murata's "Dwellers" (Shoumetsu Sekai) Selected as a Finalist for the Locus Award for Best Translated Novel in the US!

Sayaka Murata's novel "Dwellers" has been selected as a finalist for the Best Translated Novel categ… · 2026-04-20

[Breaking News] Sayaka Murata's "Dwellers" (Shoumetsu Sekai) Selected as a Finalist for the Locus Award for Best Translated Novel in the US!

Sayaka Murata's novel "Dwellers" has been selected as a finalist for the Best Translated Novel categ… · 2026-04-20

Yasumizu Tsubara: We Meet Again — 'Karasu to Kujaku,' a Gem of a Collection Chosen by the Author Before His Passing in 2022, to Be Released on April 24!

A collection of exquisite works titled 'Karasu to Kujaku,' personally chosen by the author Yasumizu … · 2026-04-19

Kawade Shobo Shinsha to Release Revised Editions of Makoto Hotta's 'Bread Textbook to Approach the Pros' and 'Fermentation Edition' on June 18

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will publish revised editions of two technical bread-making books by baker Mako… · 2026-06-18

〈Beloved Books by Foreign Employees Gather〉Joint Fair by 7 Companies "You What Are You Doing in the Japanese Publishing World?" Now Held at Bookstores Nationwide!

Seven Japanese publishing companies are jointly holding the "You What Are You Doing in the Japanese … · 2026-04-10

Yasumizu Tsubara: We Meet Again — 'Karasu to Kujaku,' a Gem of a Collection Chosen by the Author Before His Passing in 2022, to Be Released on April 24!

A collection of exquisite works titled 'Karasu to Kujaku,' personally chosen by the author Yasumizu … · 2026-04-19

Final Issue of 'Spin/Spin' to Be Released on June 29!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha announces the cover and table of contents for the 16th and final issue of the c… · 2026-06-17

〈Original Goods Supporting All Books, All Reading〉Editor-Coveted Large Tote Bag, Meticulously Crafted Paperback Covers, and More: Original Goods from Bunpei Kito × Akihiko Sasaki × Takeo Co., Ltd. × Kawade Shobo Shinsha Start Pre-orders Today!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha has launched pre-orders for original goods, including editor-coveted large tote… · 2026-04-15

Not Just Kyoto and Nara! 'Two Thousand Years of History Unearthed! Osaka Historical Sites Stroll', Visiting the 'Center of History' Sleeping in the Streets of Osaka from the Kofun Period to the Edo Period, on Sale April 15.

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release 'Two Thousand Years of History Unearthed! Osaka Historical Sites S… · 2026-04-15

Kawade Bunko's April New Releases: 9 Titles Including Haruka Tono's "Education," Machi Tawara's "Salad Anniversary New Edition," and Eiri Takahara's "Lyrical Terrors"

Kawade Shobo Shinsha released seven new Kawade Bunko paperbacks on April 7, 2026, including Haruka T… · 2026-04-07

【Why Does Sawako Ariyoshi Remain Relevant?】The highly anticipated republication of her controversial work "Umikura"! A masterful long-form novel depicting the reality of islanders divided by a US military firing range construction plan—a "national decision" imposed on an isolated island in Izu.

Sawako Ariyoshi's controversial novel "Umikura" is being reissued by Kawade Shobo Shinsha. The story… · 2026-04-06

Kanako Nishi's "Kumo wo Sagasu" eagerly awaited paperback release! Winner of the 75th Yomiuri Prize for Literature, 360,000 people cried and laughed at the author's first non-fiction work. First edition limited inclusion of author's handwritten "Daruma Amulet Card" decided!

Kanako Nishi's bestselling non-fiction work "Kumo wo Sagasu" will be released in paperback by Kawade… · 2026-04-08

[Miraculous Starry Skies from Around the World in One Volume] KAGAYA, who captivates 1 million people, announces a pre-release reprint for his highly anticipated new book "Searching for Gifts from the Sky"! The ultimate celestial guide to enjoy with constellation diagrams. An exhibition of his works will also be held for the first time in two years.

This article announces the pre-release reprint of KAGAYA's new book "Searching for Gifts from the Sk… · 2026-04-02

【Kawade Bunko April New Releases】Tono Haruka's 'Education', Tawara Machi's 'Salad Anniversary New Edition', Takahara Eri's 'Lyrical Horror Group', Sato Yumi's 'Tanka Hyaku Monogatari', Ariyoshi Sawako's 'Sea Darkness', Iba Kenji's 'Metropolitan Police Department Foreign Affairs Division 1 Liaison Team: Defector', and 9 other works released!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha is releasing nine new books under their Kawade Bunko imprint in April 2026. The… · 2026-04-07

Author Rio Shimamoto's Latest Full-Length Novel 'Nostalgia' to be Released on April 23rd! The author positions it as 'the most important work since the COVID-19 pandemic' in her career, a love story where lonely souls are drawn to each other.

Novelist Saya meets So, a young man whose mother is involved in a murder case, and takes him into he… · 2026-04-03

Kawade Shobo Shinsha Celebrates 140th Anniversary with Pop-up Bookstore 'Kawade Shoten' — Inaugural Event on July 19, 2026, Features Talk by Fujisawa Shu and Takeda Satetsu

To commemorate its 140th anniversary, Kawade Shobo Shinsha is launching 'Kawade Shoten,' a pop-up bo… · 2026-06-16

【Deepest Fantasy Literature Short Story Writer】Schwob's First Paperback Edition / Original Masterpiece Collection 'The King in the Golden Mask' (Kawade Bunko) Including 5 New Translations Already in its 3rd Reprint! Thanks for the Big Hit, Ken Nishizaki's New Translation of 'The Great Fire on Earth' Full Text Now Available!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha Co., Ltd. announces the 3rd reprint of Marcel Schwob's 'The King in the Golden … · 2026-04-01

【Deepest Fantasy Literature Short Story Writer】Schwob's First Paperback Edition / Original Masterpiece Collection 'The King in the Golden Mask' (Kawade Bunko) Including 5 New Translations Already in its 3rd Reprint! Thanks for the Big Hit, Ken Nishizaki's New Translation of 'The Great Fire on Earth' Full Text Now Available!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha Co., Ltd. announces the 3rd reprint of Marcel Schwob's 'The King in the Golden … · 2026-04-01

Asako Yuzuki's 'BUTTER' Sells Over 1.7 Million Copies Worldwide, Achieves 4 Major UK Awards, and is Now Released in Kawade Bunko Edition with Two New Essays and Limited Edition Sticker

Asako Yuzuki's novel 'BUTTER' has surpassed 1.7 million copies in global sales and achieved four pre… · 2026-06-15

【Deepest Fantasy Literature Short Story Writer】Schwob's First Paperback Edition / Original Masterpiece Collection 'The King in the Golden Mask' (Kawade Bunko) Including 5 New Translations Already in its 3rd Reprint! Thanks for the Big Hit, Ken Nishizaki's New Translation of 'The Great Fire on Earth' Full Text Now Available!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha Co., Ltd. announces the 3rd reprint of Marcel Schwob's 'The King in the Golden … · 2026-04-01

【Unpublished Manuscript Discovered!】 Ayako Sono's First Anniversary Memorial Project 'Living Humanly' to be Published on March 27th. The concluding volume, following the February publication 'Living True to Yourself'. The truths of humanity and words of life pursued throughout her lifetime.

<div class="pr-img"><figure class="pr-img__item--large"><img src="https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/r… · 2026-03-29

Unpublished Manuscript Discovered! Ayako Sono's 1st Anniversary Memorial Project 'To Live Like a Human' to be Published on March 27. The concluding volume following February's 'To Live Like Myself'.

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will publish the unpublished manuscript 'To Live Like a Human' on March 27, 202… · 2026-03-29

Recommended for Businesspeople and Students: A Must-Read for the AI Age, Harari's Acclaimed "NEXUS: A Brief History of Information" Now in a Special Box Set!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha is releasing a special-priced, beautifully boxed set of Yuval Noah Harari's acc… · 2026-03-29

"Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are" - The culmination of 100 years of genetics research. A groundbreaking popular science book by Robert Plomin, released for the first time for general readers! To commemorate its release, the 7,000-character prologue is being fully unveiled today.

Kawade Shobo Shinsha has released "Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are," a book by a leading auth… · 2026-03-29

『Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are』 - The culmination of 100 years of genetics research. A shocking popular science book by Robert Plomin, released for the first time for general readers! To commemorate its release, the 7,000-character prologue is being fully unveiled today.

Kawade Shobo Shinsha has released "Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are," a book by a leading auth… · 2026-03-29

<First Book by the President of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Japan> Yuko Nakajima's 'I Will Never Lose Hope! To the Front Lines of Life with MSF' to be Released on March 25!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha releases the debut book by Yuko Nakajima, President of Médecins Sans Frontières… · 2026-03-29

The Most Important Philosophical Work Since the 2000s: Ray Brassier's 'Nihil Unbound,' Which Cross-Sectionally Destroys All Existing Philosophy, Finally Releases on March 27!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will publish the essential philosophical work 'Nihil Unbound' by philosopher Ra… · 2026-03-29

"Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are" – The culmination of 100 years of genetic research. A groundbreaking popular science book by Robert Plomin, released for the general public for the first time. To celebrate the launch, a 7,000-character prologue is now available to the public.

Kawade Shobo Shinsha has released "Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are," a book by a leading auth… · 2026-03-29

<157 pieces, 724 pages, equivalent to 1,300 manuscript pages> A true 'blunt weapon' book! 'Kazushige Abe Memoranda: 1990s-2020s' is on sale today!

A collection of 32 years of criticism and essays by Kazushige Abe, published by Kawade Shobo Shinsha… · 2026-03-28

<157 pieces, 724 pages, equivalent to 1,300 manuscript pages> A true 'blunt weapon' book! 'Kazushige Abe Memoranda: 1990s-2020s' is released today!

A collection of 32 years of criticism and essays by Kazushige Abe, published by Kawade Shobo Shinsha… · 2026-03-28

Bungei Bessatsu 'Mari Yonehara New Edition' to be released on May 28! Famous writers explore the charm of the 'genius of words'

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release 'Bungei Bessatsu: Mari Yonehara New Edition' on May 28, 2026, expl… · 2026-05-25

【Exceptional Talent Selected from 4,176 Submissions】Kei Saitani's Chilling Debut Work 'Umi o Suu / Niwa ni Tsugu,' Winner of the 60th Bungei Prize (Short Story Division), Now Released!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha has released 'Umi o Suu / Niwa ni Tsugu,' the debut collection by Kei Saitani, … · 2026-05-01

Screenwriter Yuji Sakamoto's Play 'The Death Flute' to be Published as Original Script Book

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release the script for the play 'The Death Flute' by acclaimed writer Yuji… · 2026-05-15

【Almost Zero Cleanup】 'Boil-in-bag' I-Wrap Recipe Book Releases May 26th - Useful Even in Disasters!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release 'I-Wrap Help Recipes: Delicious for Both 'Always' and 'If',' by cu… · 2026-05-20

Bestselling Psychiatrist Hideki Wada Guides Readers on 'Relationship Decluttering After 60', Releasing May 22nd

Kawade Shobo Shinsha, Ltd. will release the latest book by specialist geriatric psychiatrist Hideki … · 2026-05-22

[Nominated for Akutagawa Prize!] Emi Yagi's 'Anti-Good Morning' Selected as Candidate for the 175th Akutagawa Prize

Emi Yagi's latest novel, 'Anti-Good Morning,' has been nominated for the 175th Akutagawa Prize. The … · 2026-06-11

'Shakespeare of Conspiracy and Crime' to be Released May 26: Challenges 'To be, or not to be' Mistranslation

Kawade Shobo Shinsha presents a new work by Mikiko Ishii, an expert in British history. The book rei… · 2026-05-26

What was happening in Gaza, completely sealed off? A historian infiltrated and documented the reality of war, a reportage that shocked the world, 'A Historian Infiltrates Gaza,' urgently published on April 28!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha Publishing Co., Ltd. will urgently publish 'A Historian Infiltrates Gaza' on Ap… · 2026-04-27

30th Anniversary of Passing, 50th Anniversary of 'Hamidashikko'. 'Total Feature: Jun Mihara (Expanded Edition)' to be published in June!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release 'Total Feature: Jun Mihara (Expanded Edition)' on June 26, 2026, f… · 2026-05-20

Asako Yuzuki's Bestseller 'BUTTER' to be Released in Kawade Bunko Paperback on June 15 with New Content; Over 1.7 Million Copies Sold Globally

Kawade Shobo Shinsha announced that Asako Yuzuki's 'BUTTER', a bestseller with over 1.7 million copi… · 2026-05-21

Author Rio Shimamoto's Latest Full-Length Novel 'Nostalgia' to be Released on April 23rd! The author positions it as 'the most important work since the COVID-19 pandemic' in her career, a love story where lonely souls are drawn to each other.

Novelist Saya meets So, a young man whose mother is involved in a murder case, and takes him into he… · 2026-04-03

【Why Does Sawako Ariyoshi Remain Relevant?】The highly anticipated republication of her controversial work "Umikura"! A masterful long-form novel depicting the reality of islanders divided by a US military firing range construction plan—a "national decision" imposed on an isolated island in Izu.

Sawako Ariyoshi's controversial novel "Umikura" is being reissued by Kawade Shobo Shinsha. The story… · 2026-04-06

[Miraculous Starry Skies from Around the World in One Volume] KAGAYA, who captivates 1 million people, announces a pre-release reprint for his highly anticipated new book "Searching for Gifts from the Sky"! The ultimate celestial guide to enjoy with constellation diagrams. An exhibition of his works will also be held for the first time in two years.

This article announces the pre-release reprint of KAGAYA's new book "Searching for Gifts from the Sk… · 2026-04-02

Popular SNS 'Dishes, Bread, and Pen' to be Published as a Book: A Miraculous Collaboration 'Anniversary Anniversary' by Poet Daisuke Okano × Illustrator Nozomi Yasufuku Finally Released!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha has released 'Anniversary Anniversary,' a collaborative work by poet Daisuke Ok… · 2026-05-07

【'Girl with a Pearl Earring' returns to Japan after 14 years!】Introductory guide 'Naruhodo Vermeer' to be released by Kawade Bunko on June 8!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release 'Naruhodo Vermeer,' an introductory guide supervised by Nobuyuki S… · 2026-06-08

Full-Series Pre-order Bonus Offered for 'Mariko Saito: Personally Selected & Translated Korean Literature Classics' Beginning in October

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will begin publishing the five-volume anthology 'Mariko Saito: Personally Selec… · 2026-06-10

[Renewed Attention Following Movie 'Yuki no Hana'] Master of Documentary Literature Akira Yoshimura's Essay Series Vol.1 'Jinsei no Kansatsu' Released!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release 'Jinsei no Kansatsu,' an essay collection by Akira Yoshimura, a le… · 2026-06-08

The secret of the birth of 'Four Seasons' between a lonely girl and a genius composer: The Strega Prize-winning 'Vivaldi and Me' gets a new edition with the film release!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha released 'Vivaldi and Me' by Tiziano Scarpa on May 19, 2026. This Strega Prize-… · 2026-05-19

Children learn "Oracy: The Power of Speech" - Cambridge University Professor Emeritus explains gently in "Oracy: A Classroom for Finding Your Voice," to be released on April 28!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release "Oracy: A Classroom for Finding Your Voice," authored by Professor… · 2026-04-27

Viral on Social Media: 'The Incredible History of People Who Believed in the End of the World' to be Released May 22

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release 'The Incredible History of People Who Believed in the End of the W… · 2026-05-21

'Why was yellow hated and stripes considered dangerous?' Design historian Yukumasa Matsuda releases new book 'Adventure of Chain' on May 27th.

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release 'Adventure of Chain: A History of Discovering Relationships and De… · 2026-05-25

〈Live, live, and keep living――〉Kanzaki Iori’s greatest hit, a masterpiece of Vocaloid culture, finally receives a long-awaited novel adaptation. "Inochi ni Kirawareteiru" to be released on June 24!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will publish the novel adaptation of Kanzaki Iori's representative song, "Inoch… · 2026-05-25

[Kawade Bunko May New Releases] Chisako Wakatake's 'Kakkadorudoru Du', Yamucha's 'Classroom of Justice', Ali Smith / Sachiko Kishimoto's 'May and Other Stories', Yami Inc.'s 'Door to Horror', Shotaro Ishinomori's 'Birth of Group Heroes', 5 Magnificent Titles!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha released five new Kawade Bunko titles on May 7, 2026. The lineup includes works… · 2026-05-07

Uncovering the Gaps in Human History? 'Latest Research Reveals the Japanese Paleolithic Period' to be Released on May 25!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha released 'Latest Research Reveals the Japanese Paleolithic Period' (by Ryoji Ya… · 2026-05-25

Kawade Shobo Shinsha to Release 'Bungei Bessatsu Michiko Ishimure Expanded New Edition' on April 6! A Definitive Edition Exploring the Life of the Author Who Spun Words from Modernity's Darkest Depths to the Salvation of Souls, and the Rich Appeal of Her Works, Marking 70 Years Since Minamata Disease's Official Recognition.

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release 'Bungei Bessatsu Michiko Ishimure Expanded New Edition' on April 6… · 2026-04-02

Kanako Nishi's 'Kumo wo Sagasu' Long-Awaited Paperback Edition Released Today! An Emotional Masterpiece That Won the Booksellers' Non-Fiction Grand Prize and Yomiuri Prize for Literature, Making 360,000 People Cry and Laugh. Free Excerpt Available, First Edition Includes Author's Handwritten Card!

Kanako Nishi's bestselling non-fiction work 'Kumo wo Sagasu' is released today in paperback by Kawad… · 2026-04-23

Yo Ashizawa's 'Omae Level' Nominated for 2026 Kinokuniya Bookselling Fiction Award

The novel 'Omae Level no Hanashi wa Shitenai' by Yo Ashizawa has been nominated for the 2026 Kinokun… · 2026-06-03

【Modern Chinese Monster Writer】Yan Lianke's 'Liaozhai Benji' Translated by Tsuyoshi Tanikawa Wins the Grand Prize at the 12th Japan Translation Award, Reprint Announced! Banned in China and Published in Japan in 2025, Praised by Major Newspapers and Magazines, an Ultimate World of Supernatural Beings.

Yan Lianke's 'Liaozhai Benji' translated by Tsuyoshi Tanikawa has won the Grand Prize at the 12th Ja… · 2026-06-12

Asako Yuzuki's 'BUTTER' Special Edition to be Released on July 23! Hardcover in Slipcase Designed by Naoko Nakui, Signing Event at Kinokuniya Shinjuku Main Store.

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release a special edition of Asako Yuzuki's novel 'BUTTER' on July 23, 202… · 2026-06-09

New Book 'Illustrated: The Easiest Guide to Panic Disorder' by Dr. Kaoru Sakamoto Released on April 15

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release a comprehensive guide on panic disorder by psychiatrist Kaoru Saka… · 2026-04-15

The History of Language: A Groundbreaking New Book by Archaeology Pioneer Stephen Mithen Tackles Humanity's Greatest Mystery – When, Why, and How Did Language Originate and Evolve?

Stephen Mithen's new book, 'The History of Language,' will be published by Kawade Shobo Shinsha. · 2026-03-30

Long-awaited Collector's Edition of 'Antique Lace' Featuring Over 200 Precious Collections of 'Jewels of Thread' Inherited Since the 16th Century is Finally Published!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release the new edition of 'Antique Lace' by Keiko Ichikawa on March 26, 2… · 2026-03-30

【Kawade Bunko June New Releases】8 Luxurious Titles Including Tawara Machi's 'Kaze no Tenohira', Adichie's 'Half of a Yellow Sun', Yoshimura Akira's 'Jinsei no Kansatsu', and More!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha Co., Ltd. released 8 new Kawade Bunko titles on Monday, June 8, 2026. Additiona… · 2026-06-08

Kanako Nishi's "Kumo wo Sagasu" eagerly awaited paperback release! Winner of the 75th Yomiuri Prize for Literature, 360,000 people cried and laughed at the author's first non-fiction work. First edition limited inclusion of author's handwritten "Daruma Amulet Card" decided!

Kanako Nishi's bestselling non-fiction work "Kumo wo Sagasu" will be released in paperback by Kawade… · 2026-04-08

[The Only Asian Female Nobel Laureate] Han Kang's Masterpiece Narrated by Toko Miura! 'The White Book' Audiobook Released on Audible on May 28

The audiobook version of 'The White Book' by Nobel laureate Han Kang was released on Amazon Audible … · 2026-05-28

Kawade Bunko's April New Releases: 9 Titles Including Haruka Tono's "Education," Machi Tawara's "Salad Anniversary New Edition," and Eiri Takahara's "Lyrical Terrors"

Kawade Shobo Shinsha released seven new Kawade Bunko paperbacks on April 7, 2026, including Haruka T… · 2026-04-07

【Surge in Female Horse Racing Fans!】 New Novel 'Run, Unmarked Horse' (by Naoko Tanigawa) Depicts the Battle Between a 100-Yen Horse and a 100-Million-Yen Thoroughbred

Kawade Shobo Shinsha released 'Run, Unmarked Horse,' the first horse racing novel by writer Naoko Ta… · 2026-05-27

“King of Manga” Shotaro Ishinomori’s Team-Fighting Heroes Assemble. Paperback Original Anthology “Collective Heroes Birth: Shotaro Ishinomori Manga First Chapter Collection” Released!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha has released "Collective Heroes Birth: Shotaro Ishinomori Manga First Chapter C… · 2026-05-08

Shaun Tan's Picture Book 'Eric' Gets Reprint, Garners Renewed Attention After 15 Years, Exceeding 40,000 Copies! 'Perhaps it's just their national character,' 'It's fine if the person themselves is okay with it' — a moving masterpiece depicted with gentle eyes. Translated by Sachiko Kishimoto!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha announced that Shaun Tan's picture book 'Eric' has been reprinted and surpassed… · 2026-05-08

Popular SNS 'Dishes, Bread, and Pen' to be Published as a Book: A Miraculous Collaboration 'Anniversary Anniversary' by Poet Daisuke Okano × Illustrator Nozomi Yasufuku Finally Released!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha has released 'Anniversary Anniversary,' a collaborative work by poet Daisuke Ok… · 2026-05-07

A must-read for horror fans: The highly acclaimed horror introductory book, 'Door to Horror' anthology (edited by Yami Inc.), praised by Se-kin, is finally released in paperback on May 7!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release the paperback edition of 'Door to Horror' anthology, edited by hor… · 2026-05-07

BREAKING NEWS: Yiyun Li's 'Things in Nature Merely Grow' Wins 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Memoir or Autobiography! A remarkably moving non-fiction work written after losing two teenage sons to suicide.

Yiyun Li's non-fiction work 'Things in Nature Merely Grow' has won the 2026 Pulitzer Prize in the Me… · 2026-05-07

[Kawade Bunko May New Releases] Chisako Wakatake's 'Kakkadorudoru Du', Yamucha's 'Classroom of Justice', Ali Smith / Sachiko Kishimoto's 'May and Other Stories', Yami Inc.'s 'Door to Horror', Shotaro Ishinomori's 'Birth of Group Heroes', 5 Magnificent Titles!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha released five new Kawade Bunko titles on May 7, 2026. The lineup includes works… · 2026-05-07

【Exceptional Talent Selected from 4,176 Submissions】Kei Saitani's Chilling Debut Work 'Umi o Suu / Niwa ni Tsugu,' Winner of the 60th Bungei Prize (Short Story Division), Now Released!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha has released 'Umi o Suu / Niwa ni Tsugu,' the debut collection by Kei Saitani, … · 2026-05-01

“The Goal is to Walk to the Toilet Until the Day Before You Die!” Bestselling Palliative Care Doctor Ryokuhei Manda Releases Latest Book “Living Until Death”!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha has released "Living Until Death: No Medical Intervention Needed for a Peaceful… · 2026-04-30

KAGAYA, the Starry Sky Photographer with 1 Million Followers, Releases First New Book in 2 Years! A Premium Celestial Guide with Constellation Maps, Now on Sale.

The latest book 'Finding the Gifts of the Sky' by KAGAYA, a popular photographer with over 1 million… · 2026-04-28

[Memorial Special Feature] Approaching the Genius of D'Angelo, the Musician Who Revolutionized 21st Century Pop Music: 'Bungei Bessatsu D'Angelo' Released April 27!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha released 'Bungei Bessatsu D'Angelo' on April 27, 2026, a comprehensive feature … · 2026-04-27

What was happening in Gaza, completely sealed off? A historian infiltrated and documented the reality of war, a reportage that shocked the world, 'A Historian Infiltrates Gaza,' urgently published on April 28!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha Publishing Co., Ltd. will urgently publish 'A Historian Infiltrates Gaza' on Ap… · 2026-04-27

Children learn "Oracy: The Power of Speech" - Cambridge University Professor Emeritus explains gently in "Oracy: A Classroom for Finding Your Voice," to be released on April 28!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release "Oracy: A Classroom for Finding Your Voice," authored by Professor… · 2026-04-27

<The world spreading beyond 'books' about 'food' from all times and places> A groundbreaking paperback to obtain true health of 'body' and 'mind', Genichiro Takahashi's 'Taberu Hon Yomu Diet' goes on sale April 28!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will publish writer Genichiro Takahashi's new book, 'Taberu Hon Yomu Diet', on … · 2026-04-24