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August 2026
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Aug15
Tokai Tanka Anthology 2026 'Uta no Tane' Editors' Afterword Talk Event
Saturday, August 15, 2026 18:00〜20:30"We wanted to provide a venue for people with a short history of composing tanka to present!" This project started from that passionate desire. Two tanka poets who were responsible for planning, editing, and publishing will talk about their motivations. Speakers are Satsuki Suzuki and Bunchō Nagai, with guest Hiroyuki Ogiwara. Please note the event's end time may be subject to change.20 participants -
Aug15
Noran Nijino Talk & Signing — Publication Celebration for Newest Work 'Akari no Tomoru Hello' (Sakurayama-sha)
Saturday, August 15, 2026 14:00〜15:30Noran Nijino, who made a striking major debut with 'Sono Humming wa 7' at KADOKAWA. Her new book, 'Akari no Tomoru Hello', which the author says is her favorite work, has been published by her local Nagoya publisher Sakurayama-sha. To commemorate the publication, we will hold an author talk and signing event. On the day there will be a reading by Tomoko Shio. Please look forward to it.12 participants -
Aug1
[Sign language interpretation available] Talking about libraries and bookstores — Shugo Noguchi ✖︎ Koji Fujisaka: This library is more than just a place to borrow books — Reading accessibility can save bookstores
Saturday, August 1, 2026 18:30〜20:30Shugo Noguchi, a leading researcher on reading accessibility at Aoyama Gakuin University (Library and Information Science), and Koji Fujisaka, a former library director turned bookseller who helped realize libraries that are more than just places to borrow books together with citizens and librarians, will have an in-depth conversation about the possibilities of libraries that can only be understood through practice and the potential reading accessibility brings to books.18 participants -
Aug1
Kotonoha Nagoya Literary Contest — Submission Peer Review Meeting
[Special Peer Review Meeting] We have organized a peer-review session for submissions to the literary contest "Kotonoha Nagoya" ✨ Open to residents of the Tokai region 🉑 The Inukai Creative Workshop produced last year's prize winners 🙌 Recommended for people like this: ✅ You feel uncertain or have questions when writing alone ✅ You want to boost your motivation toward the deadline ✅ You want to experience a peer review session ✅ You want to meet fellow creators ✅ You're a first-timer but want to apply! Let's all enjoy the midsummer special peer review session ✨✨ Peer review sessions will be held on August 1 and 15 (two days). Because we value careful revision, it's preferable to attend both days if possible, but one-day participation is also fine. 📩 [email protected] For contest submissions, please check the application guidelines on the official website. Kotonoha Nagoya official site ⬇️ https://kotonoha.nagoya-bungei.com -
July 2026
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Jul18
Literary Creative Writing — Private Lessons
A well-received literary creative writing class since 2025. While the group critique-style workshop continues, the 1-DAY, 45-minute private lessons that started in May have scheduled dates in July 🙌 We’ve received positive feedback from students who have used the lessons so far 🥰 The location is LBIO, the bookstore in Kita-ku, Nagoya that has been supporting us. Dates are set for July 7 and July 18. ✅ Have you written something but aren’t sure if it’s good? ✅ Prefer a private lesson to a group critique? ✅ Want quick advice in a short time? ✅ Want to use it as motivation to meet a deadline? ✅ Want consultation about contests, zine production, or publishing? These lessons are for you. No restrictions on literary genre 💡 Repeat participants who previously attended the workshop are very welcome 💡 💎 No prior manuscript submission is required, but if your manuscript is 10 pages or more we will need time to pre-read it, so please consult in advance. (Pre-reading is available for an additional fee.) 💎 Private lessons take place during the shared bookstore’s opening hours, so there will be people coming and going. Please understand. 💎 Payment on the day by cash or PayPay. 🖋️ For inquiries and applications, please DM Inukai on Instagram or email [email protected] with your preferred date(s) and the genre of your manuscript. -
Jul7
Literary Creative Writing — One-on-One Lessons
This literary creative writing workshop, popular since 2025, continues its critique-style classes, and starting in May we began 1‑DAY, 45-minute private lessons. The July dates have been decided 🙌 We've received lovely feedback from students who've used the lessons so far 🥰 The location is the bookstore LBIO in Kita Ward, Nagoya, where we are always grateful for their support. Sessions are scheduled for July 7 and July 18. ✅ I wrote something — is this okay? ✅ I prefer a private lesson rather than the group critique ✅ I want quick advice in a short time ✅ I want to use it as motivation for a deadline ✅ I want consultation about submissions, zine production, or publishing These are the kind of people this is for. Any literary genre is welcome 💡 Repeat participants who previously joined the workshop are also very welcome 💡 💎 You do not need to submit your manuscript in advance, but if your manuscript is more than 10 sheets of genkō yōshi (manuscript paper), we will need time for pre-reading, so please consult in advance. (Pre-reading is available for an additional fee.) 💎 Private lessons take place during the shared bookstore's opening hours, so there will be people coming and going. Please be aware. 💎 Payment by cash or PayPay on the day. 🖋️ For inquiries and applications, please DM Inukai on Instagram or email [email protected] with your preferred date and the genre of your manuscript. -
June 2026
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Jun27
Creative Writing Class — Private Lesson
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Jun16
Private Creative Writing Lessons
We regularly hold literary creative writing workshops in Nagoya. Currently, the group critique-style classes (two classes) are full, but we are offering private lessons. Some slots are already taken, but there are still openings. ○ You’ve written a manuscript for a ZINE or for submissions to open calls and would like someone to give you feedback. ○ You prefer one-on-one lessons rather than group critique sessions. ○ You want the motivation that a deadline provides. If any of the above applies to you, please consider joining 🙏 -
May 2026
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May30
Talk Event Celebrating the Launch of the Culture & Health Magazine '(un)cured'
Saturday, May 30, 2026 18:00〜19:00We will hold a launch talk event for the culture and health magazine '(un)cured', which debuts on March 31, 2025! We will welcome Yoshihito Tokuda, the publisher of (un)cured and a general practitioner, who will talk about the background to publishing (un)cured and about initiatives by Kuwakuwa Kikaku, which is active under the theme 'a clinic you want to drop by.' ▼To apply, please use the URL below https://forms.gle/wuorm8BZN6BY6YbG6 -
May30
Private Creative Writing Lesson
We hold regular creative writing workshops in Nagoya. The group critique classes are currently full (two classes), but private lessons will be held on May 12 and 30. These are 1-day lessons; each session is 45 minutes. There are three slots per day; some have already been booked, but there are still openings. ○ If you have a manuscript for a ZINE or for a public call and would like someone to give you feedback. ○ If you prefer a private lesson rather than a group critique. ○ If you need the motivation of a deadline. If any of the above applies to you, please consider joining 🙏 -
May28
Two Book Nerds Talk Big! A Talk on the Love of Reading with Henri Ohara and Ruko & Book Signing
Thursday, May 28, 2026 19:00〜20:30This is a talk event where book lovers Henri Ohara and Ruko talk at length about their love of reading. Enjoy the conversation between the two, who read widely across genres. After the event there will be a signing session with both of them.10 participants -
May24
Talk Event Celebrating the Publication of 'Can Lives Be Saved by "What If"? — Introduction to Causal Inference'
Sunday, May 24, 2026 16:00〜17:00To commemorate the publication on May 20, 2026 of the book 'Can Lives Be Saved by "What If"? — Introduction to Causal Inference' (Kobunsha Shinsho), we will hold a talk event with the author, Professor Kousuke Inoue (Professor, Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University). How can the wisdom to discern 'truth' from data support people's health and lives? For a general audience, he will explain clearly using everyday examples. Would you like to join us to think together about future 'what ifs' with intellectual excitement? ▼ Register at the URL below https://forms.gle/TCyZaL678DBqYnTv7 -
May12
Literary Creative Writing — Private Lessons
We hold regular literary creative writing classes in Nagoya. Currently, the group critique-style classes are fully booked (two classes), but we will hold private lessons on May 12 and 30. These are one-day lessons; each session is 45 minutes. There are three slots per day; some slots are already filled, but there are still openings. ○ If you want feedback on a manuscript for a ZINE or a submission. ○ If you prefer a private lesson rather than a group critique. ○ If you need motivation from a deadline. If any of the above apply, please consider joining 🙏 -
April 2026
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Apr4
Author Noran Nijino — Talk & Signing Event: Commemorating the Publication of the New Book 'The Flamingo on the Silver Rink'
Saturday, April 4, 2026 19:00〜20:30A talk and signing event to commemorate the publication of 'The Flamingo on the Silver Rink', the new book by Nagoya-based author Noran Nijino. -
March 2026
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Mar19
Ruko's Room: Everyone's Labor Consultation Meeting
Thursday, March 19, 2026 19:00〜20:30Ruko, who has become engrossed in day labor jobs, working in over 250 different places because of the joy of meeting new people every day, will listen to your labor-related concerns! If you have any issues to discuss, please send your work-related worries anonymously from the 'inquiry' section when signing up. Ruko will think them over together with you on the day. -
December 2025
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Dec20
Bookmark at NAgoyaBOOKCENTER Tonight
Saturday, December 20, 2025 19:00〜20:30It is a talk event by Yuzuha Hosaka. Participation fee is 500 yen, with a capacity of 20 people. Please bring one recommended paperback book. -
Dec15
The Society Seen through Frequent 'Daily Work (Timee)' Jobs
Monday, December 15, 2025 19:00〜20:30We will talk with Ruko-san, who left a company she joined as a new graduate and got deeply involved in daily part-time jobs through Timee, working at 180 different places in a year. Participation fee is 1000 yen. Sign up here: https://peatix.com/event/4671292
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