[Tooku Nipposha Co., Ltd.] Mineko Nomachi’s new book, Farewell Tokyo – Summer move to Aomori for summer vacation! “Shoppin’ in Aomori” released on October 11th (Friday)
*Too Nipposha Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 5, 2024
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Mineko Nomachi’s new book, Farewell Tokyo – Moves to Aomori for summer vacation! “Shoppin’ in Aomori” released on October 11th (Friday) * This is a record of a trip to deep Aomori from the perspective of “shopping” by Mr. Nomachi, who became a summer vacationer. A long-awaited book version of a popular serial in a local newspaper! * Cover of “Shoppin’ in Aomori”
Escape the intense heat of Tokyo and head north. Mineko Nomachi, a writer and illustrator, loves Aomori so much that she moved here for summer vacation starting in 2021. An in-depth travelogue filled with “shopping” by the author, who is amused by the “different culture” of Aomori, as well as famous and rare items that cannot be found in Tokyo! This is the long-awaited book version of the popular series that began in October 2021 in the local newspaper “To-O Nippo.” “I definitely come to Aomori regularly to shop.”
I was in despair because I couldn’t find the clothes I wanted in Shinjuku, but in Aomori I kept finding the clothes I wanted one after another.
I got hooked on scallops and bought a tool called a scallop. I was immersed in the joy of daring to buy contact lenses in Aomori that can be bought anywhere.
I came across “Actatabi” at a roadside station.
I was fascinated by the wild supermarket with piles of super cheap fresh fish. The author, who has deeply experienced Aomori by living there, writes an essay from his own perspective, including 43 items he bought locally, along with hand-drawn illustrations.
The book is in full color and includes many new photos taken by the author. In addition to serializations in local newspapers, we have also included a bonus “Aomori Chocolate Column.”
Reservations and purchases can be made at major bookstores nationwide, online bookstores, and the To-O-Nippo website.
This book is distributed by local and small publishing distribution centers.
◇Release date: October 11, 2024
◇46 size, 224 pages
◇List price 1980 yen (tax included)
◇Click here for the To-O Nippo reservation site
*You can search for “To-O Nippo Publishing.”
◇Inquiries regarding this matter
Tooku Nipposha Planning and Publishing Department
Telephone: 017.718.1145
Email: shuppan@toonippo.co.jp
-Author biography-
Born in Hokkaido in 1979, raised in Ibaraki Prefecture. Essayist and illustrator. In July 2021, I moved to Aomori City and started living in Tokyo and Aomori.
His books include essays that include episodes from his graduation trip to Aomori, “Run to the North – When I’m Tired, I Run to the North” (Bunshun Bunko), “Everyone is Filthy Except Me” (Gentosha Bunko), and “For People Like Me.” Will cats be happy if they are kept as pets? ” (Tokyo News Service), etc. The anthology novel collection “Railway Novels” (published by Kotsu Shimbunsha) includes “Aomori Tram,” which is set in Aomori City, which is surrounded by imaginary railroads.