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June 2026
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Jun21Sun
Japan Junior High School Newspaper — Daiji Kawanaka Talk & Signing Session: How Can Politics Become a Personal Matter?
14:00–16:00We will welcome Daiji Kawanaka, a reporter who has attracted attention as a journalist for the Japan Junior High School Newspaper, and hear his thoughts on citizens and politics.22 participants -
Jun20Sat
Didn't Know Nagoya! We'll Tell You — Publication Talk & Signing for 'Nagoya Shiranakatta Gaya Travelogue'
19:00–20:30Covered streams, kappa, water-distribution towers and water-supply towers, roof deities — introducing the slightly unusual scenes and endearing things hidden in everyday life in and around Nagoya.15 participants (Full) -
Jun16Tue
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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May30Sat
Talk & Signing with Tanka Poet Kozue Arakawa — Tanka and Work
19:00–20:30To commemorate the publication of Kozue Arakawa's first tanka collection 'Hi o Yoseru' (Bringing the Fire Closer), we will hold a talk and signing event.7 participants -
May30Sat
Inaugural Talk Event for the Culture & Health Magazine '(un)cured'
18:00–19:00We will hold an inaugural talk event to celebrate the launch of the culture and health magazine '(un)cured', which debuts on March 31, 2025! We will welcome Yoshihito Tokuda (徳田嘉仁), the publisher of (un)cured and a general practitioner, who will speak about the background of publishing (un)cured and discuss initiatives such as the work of kuwakuwa kikaku (くわくわ企画), which operates under the theme “a clinic you'll want to stop by”. ▼To register, please use the URL below https://forms.gle/wuorm8BZN6BY6YbG6 -
May30Sat
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 🙏 -
May28Thu
Two Book Nerds Talk Big! A Talk on the Love of Reading with Henri Ohara and Ruko & Book Signing
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 -
May24Sun
Talk Event Celebrating the Publication of 'Can Lives Be Saved by "What If"? — Introduction to Causal Inference'
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 -
May12Tue
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 🙏 -
May2Sat
Talk & Signing with Hiroyuki Ogihara — Publication Celebration for Hiroyuki Ogihara's Early Tanka Selection "Awoharism" (Sayusha)
14:00–16:00We will hold a talk and signing event to celebrate the publication of "Awoharism: A Selection of Early Tanka by Hiroyuki Ogihara", published by Sayusha.19 participants -
April 2026
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Apr18Sat
Shin: The Battle of Okehazama — The Unknown Early Life of Young Nobunaga
19:00–20:30A history talk event by Seishiro Mizuno, a history writer born and based in Nagoya. He will present a new theory on the Battle of Okehazama. -
Apr4Sat
Author Noran Nijino — Talk & Signing Event: Commemorating the Publication of the New Book 'The Flamingo on the Silver Rink'
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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Mar31Tue
Talk & Signing Event with Mr. Tadashi Ota — Commemorating the Poplar Publishing release of 'Kotsu, Kotsu, Omelette'
19:00–20:30This is a talk and signing event with mystery writer Tadashi Ota, who publishes the micro-novel zine 'Arifureta Houseki'. -
Mar19Thu
Ruko's Room: Everyone's Labor Consultation Meeting
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. -
February 2026
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Feb20Fri
Talk Event: Money Matters for Caregiving — Costs for Home Care, Hospitalization, and Care Facilities (and more)
19:00–20:30A talk event by Masahiro Okada, author of "Caregiving Murmurs" -
December 2025
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Dec20Sat
Bookmark at NAgoyaBOOKCENTER Tonight
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. -
Dec19Fri
Tomomi Hayashi Talk & Sign Event: Live Gently
19:00–20:30A talk event to celebrate the publication of Tomomi Hayashi's first solo book 'Living Gently: Shape of Happiness,' hosted by the personality of the radio welfare program 'With Tomomi.' General: 1000 yen + 1 drink, Librarians, Booksellers, Students: 500 yen + 1 drink -
Dec18Thu
Discussion on "Undoing a False Charge"
19:00–20:30The NHK New Project X broadcast stirred a significant response on the false charge incident, the Shiga Respirator Case, with reporters from Chunichi Shimbun persistently uncovering the truth behind the crime committed by a national institution. We will hear an in-depth account from those directly involved. -
Dec15Mon
The Society Seen through Frequent 'Daily Work (Timee)' Jobs
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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