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Kotonohabunko Autumn Reading Fair

Starting from October 10, 2025, Kotonohabunko, a literary label aimed at women by Micro Magazine (located in Chuo, Tokyo), is thrilled to announce the Autumn Reading Fair. This special event will take place at select bookstores across the country, and it offers a delightful incentive: at least one paper-like bookmark featuring autumn motifs will be gifted with every purchase of select books!

This year’s event is designed to enhance the reading experience during the cozy autumn nights. The Kotonohabunko team has handpicked a collection of works that truly encapsulate the essence of fall reading.

Featured Titles

Here are some of the captivating titles that readers can explore during the fair:

1. A Day Somewhere: 35 Quick Reads to Savor
- Author: Ten Murata
- Illustrator: Fumiko Futatsumori
- ISBN: 9784867167304
- Price: 792 JPY (720 JPY + 10% tax)
- This book features delightful vignettes about relationships around food, such as a university couple's first breakfast together and nostalgic memories tied to simple meals.

2. The Ghostly Letter from the Ooku
- Author: Asuka Kikukawa
- Illustrator: Kaoru Haruno
- ISBN: 9784867163931
- Price: 792 JPY (720 JPY + 10% tax)
- A haunting story following a girl with the gift of seeing spirits as she navigates her role in the Ooku, discovering her true purpose and the secrets of the past.

3. Kyoto's Matcha Maze
- Author: Yoshinori Ishida
- Illustrator: Hanamori
- ISBN: 9784867167458
- Price: 781 JPY (710 JPY + 10% tax)
- This travel essay reflects on the wonder of Kyoto's matcha, as a young editor finds herself exploring local anecdotes while working on a new project.

4. Farewell at Mugendou: A Place to Send Off Your Cherished Dolls
- Author: Kurage Mochizuki
- Illustrator: Cheriko
- ISBN: 9784867165195
- Price: 792 JPY (720 JPY + 10% tax)
- A heartwarming story about a young woman who discovers her purpose by helping to send off dolls that have touched people's lives in a unique shop run by a cat.

5. There’s a Black Bear Living Below
- Author: Marime
- Illustrator: Masaya Mizukawa
- ISBN: 9784867165744
- Price: 792 JPY (720 JPY + 10% tax)
- This story follows a busy professional as she unexpectedly moves into an apartment with a lovable bear, exploring themes of personal growth and connection.

Special Promotions

Each participating bookstore will display a POP (point of purchase) featuring comments from the editorial team, enhancing the shopping experience. When visiting these stores, make sure to check them out!
Note: Availability of POP displays may vary by store, so please understand there may be differences.

Explore More

For more details about the fair and a full list of participating books, please visit our special site: Kotonohabunko Autumn Fair.

About Kotonohabunko

Established in 2025, Kotonohabunko has been dedicated to publishing works that resonate with adult women, boasting titles that have captured readers' hearts, including the bestselling series 'Our Family's Rental Bookstore' and the popular 'The Police Officer and the Beckoning Cat.' For updates and more information, follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel featuring introductions to our latest publications.

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