[Bunendo Bookstore Co., Ltd.] Revitalizing the Community with Books: Talk Show and Book Event Held by Two Young Teens
Bunendo Shoten Co., Ltd. Press release: September 5, 2025 Revitalizing the community through books: Talk show and book event held by two young teenagers We’ll be hosting a book event with two young guests who wrote and published books in their teens. They’ll discuss a variety of topics, including words, publishing, libraries, and regional revitalization. September 13 (Sat) 14:00-15:30 (Talk scheduled for approximately 1 hour) Talk Show “Our Thoughts on the Power of Words and the Magnetism of Books” Guest: Sara Kumagai Zama Akino ●Guest profile
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/155709/6/155709-6-d703c258f264567b007ac7669737a47d-1800×2700.jpg Zama Akino First-year student at Keio University’s Faculty of Environment and Information Studies. During his second year of high school, he founded the “Power of Words” community, the nonprofit general incorporated association AZ=Bande. He runs a “Praise Without Redacting Writing Class” and promotes yachting. His work, “Father’s Voyage,” won the Grand Prize at the 3rd ReLife Literature Award and was published by Bungeishunju in November 2024. The following event will also be held on the same day. ●BOOKSWAP 10:00～16:30 Books donated by local residents will be displayed around the store entrance. Feel free to take any books that interest you. We are also accepting donations of books you have finished reading on the day. Please enjoy this opportunity to pass on books to the next reader.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/155709/6/155709-6-bc129981a61f89f01796a956c98ff3ea-2880×2154.jpg *The photo shows the previous event. ●Composition class to help you love writing (for elementary school students/free) 10:30-12:00 We will be hosting a writing class with Zama Akira. This event is perfect for anyone who loves books and wants to improve their writing, as well as those who feel uncomfortable expressing themselves through writing or words. The focus is on “fun” rather than learning or studying. Please feel free to register. Capacity: 10 people Application: TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Fujinoki Branch TEL: 076-422-0155 ●About “TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Fujinoki Store” “TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Fujinoki Store” is a park market founded on the concept of “Park Marche – the excitement generated by people gathering together.” With the aim of becoming an “experiential bookstore” that emphasizes interaction with the local community, CEPTO opened its doors in 2021 as Toyama Prefecture’s first “TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE.” Our book & cafe-style store features local artists and craftspeople. We also hold numerous book signing events and other events, aiming to create a space where local residents can discover new passions and have a great time. We also hold numerous book signing events and other events, aiming to create a space where local residents can discover new passions and have fun. In July 2025, we introduced “Hanbini,” a new store package that allows customers to easily access Korean food. We will further enhance the value of our store experiences and offer discoveries that will enrich the daily lives of local residents.
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