[Talk Event & Signing with Hio Miyazawa] Special Event for Picture Book "Susume, Umigame" to be Held at Eslite Bookstore Nihonbashi on June 28th (Sun)

Two Virgins Inc. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) released the 7th volume of their translation picture book series, "Susume, Umigame" (Go, Sea Turtle), on May 27, 2026.

A talk event and book signing session featuring actor Hio Miyazawa, who translated the book, has been scheduled.

Event Details

Date & Time: Sunday, June 28, 2026 1st Session: 16:30 - 17:30 2nd Session: 18:00 - 19:00 *Doors open 15 minutes before each session.

Capacity: 60 people per session.

Venue: Eslite Bookstore Nihonbashi, Event Space "FORUM" (COREDO Muromachi Terrace 2F).

Participation Fee: 3,180 JPY (tax included) (Book price: 1,980 JPY + Participation fee: 1,200 JPY).

In the talk session, Miyazawa will discuss his thoughts and behind-the-scenes stories on creating "Susume, Umigame," his second translated picture book following "Hoshigariya no Kujira" (The Whale Who Wanted More).

After the talk, he will personally hand signed copies of the picture book to each attendee.

Ticket Information: Sales start: June 10, 2026 (Wed) 0:00 AM until June 28 (Sun) 4:00 PM. *Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Capacity is limited to 60 per session.

Comment from Hio Miyazawa: "Small acts of courage can cause big changes. It taught me to take the first step first."