Shuichi Yoshida's 'Yokomichi Yonosuke' Series Concludes; Commemorative Campaign Announced
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- Shuichi Yoshida's 'Yokomichi Yonosuke' Series Concludes; Commemorative Campaign Announced
- Bungeishunju has released the final installment of Shuichi Yoshida's 'Yokomichi Yonosuke' series, 'Eien to Yokomichi Yonosuke', and is holding a commemorative reader campaign.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 12, 2026
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Bungeishunju has released the final installment of Shuichi Yoshida's 'Yokomichi Yonosuke' series, 'Eien to Yokomichi Yonosuke', and is holding a commemorative reader campaign.
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- Shuichi Yoshida's 'Yokomichi Yonosuke' Series Concludes; Commemorative Campaign Announced (June 12, 2026), PR Times
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- June 12, 2026
Bungeishunju has released the final installment of Shuichi Yoshida's 'Yokomichi Yonosuke' series, 'Eien to Yokomichi Yonosuke', and is holding a commemorative reader campaign.
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On June 10, 2026, the paperback 'Eien to Yokomichi Yonosuke' was released. This work marks the conclusion of the 'Yokomichi Yonosuke' series, a major work by Shuichi Yoshida, author of 'Kokuhou' and 'Akunin'. To celebrate the conclusion, a special campaign titled 'Letters to Yokomichi Yonosuke' is being held, inviting readers to send letters to the character. Twenty winners selected by lottery will receive a signed colored paper from the author. Contributions such as thoughts on the series, favorite lines, or messages to Yonosuke are welcome. For details, please visit the special website: https://books.bunshun.jp/articles/-/11005.
Plot of 'Eien to Yokomichi Yonosuke'
Set in the suburban 'Dormy Kichijoji South' in Tokyo, the story follows the warm daily life of 39-year-old photographer Yonosuke. This is the conclusion of the highly popular series.
Author Profile
Shuichi Yoshida (born 1968, Nagasaki). Recipient of numerous awards including the Akutagawa Prize, Yamamoto Shugoro Prize, and Shibata Renzaburo Prize.
Bibliographic Information
Title: 'Eien to Yokomichi Yonosuke' (Vol. 1 & 2)
Release Date: June 10, 2026
Publisher: Bungeishunju Co., Ltd.
Price: Vol. 1: 924 JPY (paper) / 880 JPY (e-book); Vol. 2: 935 JPY (paper) / 880 JPY (e-book)
Plot of 'Eien to Yokomichi Yonosuke'
Set in the suburban 'Dormy Kichijoji South' in Tokyo, the story follows the warm daily life of 39-year-old photographer Yonosuke. This is the conclusion of the highly popular series.
Author Profile
Shuichi Yoshida (born 1968, Nagasaki). Recipient of numerous awards including the Akutagawa Prize, Yamamoto Shugoro Prize, and Shibata Renzaburo Prize.
Bibliographic Information
Title: 'Eien to Yokomichi Yonosuke' (Vol. 1 & 2)
Release Date: June 10, 2026
Publisher: Bungeishunju Co., Ltd.
Price: Vol. 1: 924 JPY (paper) / 880 JPY (e-book); Vol. 2: 935 JPY (paper) / 880 JPY (e-book)
FAQ
『横道世之介』シリーズは完結しますか？
はい、6月10日刊行の『永遠と横道世之介』をもってシリーズは完結します。
キャンペーンの賞品は何ですか？
抽選で20名に著者のサイン入り色紙がプレゼントされます。
キャンペーンへの応募方法は何ですか？
詳細は特設サイト（https://books.bunshun.jp/articles/-/11005）をご確認ください。
『永遠と横道世之介』の発売日はいつですか？
2026年6月10日です。
著者プロフィールについて教えてください。
吉田修一氏は1968年生まれ、長崎市出身。芥川賞や柴田錬三郎賞など数多くの賞を受賞しています。