Announcement of Book Discussion Event for "Mio no Yume: The Youth of an International Lawyer" by Koichi Kusano

Shosukabu.com Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nerima-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and Chairman: Yutaka Yamanaka) will host a book discussion event based on "Mio no Yume: The Youth of an International Lawyer" (written by Koichi Kusano), co-organized with the Nerima Political Research Group and the Civil Division 8 Monitoring Committee.

According to the introduction by Shoji Homu, this book is a youth memoir written by the author, who details his busy daily life as an international lawyer at a major law firm, covering his high school and university days, training at the Legal Training and Research Institute, associate days at a foreign law firm, study abroad in the United States, and his current career. It is positioned as a book with a passionate message for young legal professionals and those aspiring to join the legal field.

A key feature of this book is that it is not portrayed as a glamorous success story of an international lawyer, but rather as an honest depiction of the hesitation, effort, and challenges involved in learning law and practice. It covers not only the closed world of international law firms but also student-era struggles, the reality of legal apprenticeships, and the meaning of studying in the United States as a continuous experience, prompting readers to specifically reflect on what it means to live as a legal professional. HMV's review also recommends it as a must-read youth memoir for law students, law school students, and business professionals, highlighting the core theme of what the author entrusted his dreams to as someone who studied legal practice in both Japan and the United States.

At this discussion event, key discussion points will include the career path of international lawyers, the growth of young people aspiring to enter the legal field, the significance of study abroad and practical experience, the relationship between work and personal aspiration, and how youth dreams support one's subsequent professional life. The event aims to be an informative and interactive platform for those interested in the legal profession, corporate law, career development, studying abroad, and youth growth.

Book URL: https://x.gd/C0Uji

Author Profile:

Mr. Koichi Kusano

Lawyer. According to the bibliography on the Koichi Kusano Law Office website, he is the author of this book and has also written works such as "Justice of Corporate Law," "Introduction to Mathematical Legal Affairs," and "Legality and Sustainability of Management Against Shareholder Interests." He has previously been introduced as the representative partner of Nishimura & Asahi Law Office and a professor at Keio University.

Event Overview:

Theme: Book Discussion Event for "Mio no Yume: The Youth of an International Lawyer"

Organizer: Shosukabu.com Co., Ltd.

Co-organizers: Nerima Political Research Group, Civil Division 8 Monitoring Committee

Date: Early July 2026 (Scheduled)

Format: Zoom online event

Participation Fee: Free (Pre-registration required)

Registration: Please send an email to info@shosukabu.com with the subject line "Mio no Yume Reading Event Request to Participate".

■Presenter Profile:

Yutaka Yamanaka

Born in December 1976, he is an activist investor, art collector, philanthropist, political sponsor, election consultant, policy advisor, social activist, and Akita dog lover representing the '76 generation. Globally recognized as a tech-savvy activist investor, he built a fortune of over 150 billion yen through investments.

In the early 2010s, he focused on Nvidia, a developer of GPGPUs and AI-related semiconductors, investing approximately 2 billion yen and achieving a return of over 100 times, entering the billionaire class.

Graduated as valedictorian from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Tokyo. Earned a Master's degree in Financial Engineering from Columbia University and studied at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) graduate school. He is the co-representative partner of Investment Brothers LLC, co-founder and chairman of Shosukabu.com Co., Ltd., and currently holds shares in over 1,000 listed and 200 unlisted companies worldwide. His investments are global, ranging from Israeli AI startups and Nigerian healthcare ventures to Taiwanese battery manufacturers.

Drawing from his childhood struggles with dyslexia and ADHD, he launched a support program for children with learning disabilities, inspired by Charles Schwab. His attending physician is Professor Akira Iwanami (former director of Showa University Karasuyama Hospital).

Founder and representative of various political groups including the "Association to Establish a Constitutional Court in Japan," "Yamanaka Hoya Political and Economic Academy," "Association to Realize a Tax-Free State in Japan," "Association for Early Restart of Nuclear Power Plants in Japan," "Renewable Energy Concession Monitoring Committee," "Association Opposing Reduced Consumption Tax Rates on Food," and "Association to Realize Constitutional Amendment Aiming for a Unicameral System."

Born in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo in 1976, he is a grandson of Shigeru Yamanaka, founder of Hoya Glass (now HOYA Corporation). He grew up in Shakujiidai, Nerima-ku, and graduated from the Elementary School Associated with Ochanomizu University.