[New Publication] Aya Matsushima, who watched over the filming of "Bake Bake" as the Izumo dialect coach, releases a pastel art book, "Shall We Go for a Walk? For a Walk to the Lovers of 'Bake Bake'"!

Pastel drawings born on the set of a TV drama. Cover. The serial TV novel "Bake Bake" depicted the story of Koizumi Setsu, born into a former samurai family in Matsue, and Lafcadio Hearn (Koizumi Yakumo), portraying people tossed by the currents of time against the backdrop of Meiji-era Japan undergoing Westernization, and it received a great response. This book is a collection of 143 drawings by Aya Matsushima, who served as the Izumo dialect coach and an actress in "Bake Bake," capturing impressive scenes that remained in her heart over approximately one year. She expresses the atmosphere and presence felt on set with the warm touch unique to pastels. These pastel drawings were displayed on the wall in front of the filming studio at NHK Osaka Broadcasting Station. As filming progressed, the number of works gradually increased, and the cast and staff reportedly looked forward to seeing new additions each day while filming. The book is structured in three parts: "Matsue," "Kumamoto," and "Tokyo," tracing the stories woven in each land. Impressive lines from the drama are also featured throughout, alongside the pastel drawings. Each turn of the page gently revives the memories of "Bake Bake" for everyone who watched the drama. ① From the book ② From the book ③ From the book ④ From the book A recommendation for the book's obi (belly band) was contributed by Mitsuhiko Fujiki, the scriptwriter of "Bake Bake." Another, trivial, truly trivial, wonderful everyday life. PLEASE, LET ME BE, BY YOUR SIDE, FOREVER. Mr. Mitsuhiko Fujiki, who has ties to Matsue through his maternal roots and was the scriptwriter for "Bake Bake," contributed his thoughts on the book for all lovers of "Bake Bake." Contributions from two individuals with deep ties to Matsue and the drama are included. The book includes special contributions from actor Shiro Sano, a Matsue native who played Governor Eto in "Bake Bake," and Bon Koizumi, the great-grandson of Koizumi Yakumo and Setsu and the director of the Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum. You can enjoy the charm of "Bake Bake" from multiple perspectives, along with texts filled with their thoughts on the work and the region. Book Specifications: ・Author: Aya Matsushima ・Special Contributions: Shiro Sano (Actor), Bon Koizumi (Great-grandson of Koizumi Yakumo and Setsu) ・Publisher: Harvest Publishing (Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture) ・Cooperation: Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum, NHK Osaka Broadcasting Station, NHK Enterprises ・Release Date: May 26, 2026 ・Price: 2,200 yen (tax included) ・Format: A5 landscape (148×210), 152 pages, full color ・ISBN: 978-4-86456-592-9 Our company's sales site: https://tpharvest.base.shop/items/142725936 Amazon: https://amzn.asia/d/0fGByVjy ※Available at bookstores nationwide and online. Author Profile: Aya Matsushima Born in Matsue City. Debuted in the movie "One Missed Call: Final." Served as the Izumo dialect coach and appeared in the NHK serial TV novel "Bake Bake." Calling herself a "San'in-rooted actress," she is based in the San'in region and engages in diverse expressive activities centered on the works of Koizumi Yakumo, including readings and film production. As a painter, she creates paintings and spatial art using various materials and scrap materials. Harvest Publishing (Taniguchi Printing Co., Ltd.) Based in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, we continue our publishing activities with a perspective rooted in the local community. In September 2024, we published a new edition of Setsuko Koizumi's "Reminiscences." Official HP: https://tprint.co.jp/harvest/