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Tokuma Shoten The long-awaited serialization of the popular novel “Junkissa Tornka,” which was Tokuma Shoten’s No. 1 selling book in 2021 (※), has begun in the digital edition of “GoodsPress.”

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[Tokuma Shoten] The long-awaited serialization of the popular novel “Junkissa Trnka,” Tokuma Shoten’s No. 1 selling book in 2021 (※), has begun in the digital version of “GoodsPress.” ​
Tokuma Shoten Press release: September 4, 2025 To Members of the Press The long-awaited comic serialization of the popular novel “Junkissa Trnka,” Tokuma Shoten’s No. 1 best-selling book in 2021 (※), has begun on the digital edition of “GoodsPress.” Featured as a bonus in the digital edition of the October issue of “GoodsPress,” on sale September 5th.
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(Left) Digital version of “Goods Bonus for the digital edition of the October issue of “Kissa Torunka” (Tokuma Bunko): Cover of the first installment of the comic serialization of “Kissa Torunka” (Tokuma Bunko) (※) According to Tokuma Shoten research, Kindle in 2021 #1 in overall sales of books published by Tokuma Shoten on Unlimited GoodsPress, a monthly magazine published by Tokuma Shoten, will begin serializing a comic book adaptation of the popular novel “Junkissa Trnka” (by Yagisawa Satoshi, Tokuma Bunko) in the digital edition of its October issue, which will be released on September 5, 2025. Based on the novel “Coffee Shop Trnka” by Satoshi Yagisawa, this literary work depicts encounters and emotional exchanges between people set in a quiet coffee shop. It has been a perennial bestseller since its publication in 2013, with a new edition released in 2022. It continues to be loved by generations in Japan and has also earned high praise overseas through translated versions.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16935/912/16935-912-cd11bed0e95ecfb9abf7169a52974b61-1997×2700.jpg The artist in charge of the illustrations for this comic adaptation is Mari Tsukishiro, a manga artist renowned for her delicate
psychological portrayals and warm touch. She portrays the atmosphere of the cafe and the characters’ feelings in a modern style, bringing out new charms in the original work. We hope you enjoy it. The comic adaptation of “Junkissa Torunka,” included as a bonus in the digital edition of the October issue of “GoodsPress,” can be read through all “GoodsPress” distribution outlets, including d Magazine, Rakuten Magazine, Kindle, Book Unlimited, and U-NEXT.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16935/912/16935-912-6a8ccf79e0734294006ad1b586418473-1997×2700.jpg GoodsPress Editor-in-Chief Gosuke Nakayama Comment “I’m delighted to be able to present ‘Junkissa Torunka,’ a beloved work both in Japan and abroad, in the new medium of comics while respecting the world of Yagisawa’s work. By developing it both in print and digitally, I believe it will provide a fresh, cultural reading experience for readers of Goods Press.” “Goods Press,” now in its 38th year of publication, has introduced a wide variety of items and cultures that enrich people’s lives. This comic serialization of “Junkissa Torunka” represents a new challenge: going beyond the boundaries of a magazine to widely disseminate cultural value. Based on the novel “Junkissa Trnka” (Tokuma Bunko)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16935/912/16935-912-2c6efdc190e7d47bc95a5dc3184892de-851×1200.jpg Three heartwarming stories set in “Junkissa Trnka,” a small coffee shop located in the back alleys of Yanaka, Tokyo. The love story between a mysterious woman who appears every Sunday and a young part-time worker; the brief and heartbreaking exchange between a middle-aged man in despair and his former lover’s daughter; and the awkward first love of the owner’s daughter, Shizuku. This is a bittersweet and tender tale of a “miracle,” like the fragrant aroma of coffee gently rising in the air. A masterpiece novel that has evoked a sensation from all corners. Title: Pure Cafe Torunka Author: Yagisawa Satoshi Price: ¥781 (tax included) Release date: June 8, 2022 ISBN: 978-4-19-894751-4 Format/Page Count: Paperback/320 pages Publisher: Tokuma Shoten [Amazon] https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4198947511/ Media Inquiries [Tokuma Shoten Public Relations Office] C-Publishing Services Co., Ltd. Public Relations Department pr@c-pub.co.jp For more information about this release

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