[Event Report] Overwhelming Enthusiasm with Standing Room Only! Don't Tell Me Arai, a Rapidly Growing YouTuber, Held a Talk Event to Commemorate the Publication of His First Book "Adult's Education BOOK" at Kinokuniya Bookstore Shinjuku Main Store.
Cross Media Publishing Co., Ltd. held a talk and autograph session at Kinokuniya Bookstore Shinjuku Main Store to commemorate the publication of "Adult's Education BOOK," the first book by Don't Tell Me Arai, a popular educational YouTuber. The event was a great success, with a full house and standing room only, fostering deep interaction with fans.
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Cross Media Publishing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) held a talk and autograph session on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Kinokuniya Bookstore Shinjuku Main Store, to commemorate the publication of Don't Tell Me Arai's first book, "Adult's Education BOOK." The event was a tremendous success, with a full house and even standing room being filled, leading to deep interaction with fans.
■ **Event Overview: Fans Filling the Venue and "Frank Talk Only Here"**
Even before the event began, the "Academic Lounge" was filled with excitement, and all reserved seats were taken. The event was so popular that fans overflowed into the hastily prepared standing room area.
During the talk session, Mr. Arai revealed behind-the-scenes stories of video production, centered on the book's core theme, "Japan unknown to those who think they know." He captivated the audience with a wide range of topics, including "frank stories" that could only be heard there, such as "the real story behind that video was...", anecdotes from particularly memorable filming locations he has visited, and "tips for speaking" he keeps in mind to convey messages to viewers.
■ **Interaction with Fans: Voices Saying "I Traveled After Watching the Videos"**
During the Q&A session, enthusiastic fans asked a flurry of questions. Among them, some participants directly conveyed, "I became interested in that place after watching Mr. Arai's videos and traveled all the way there," which showed how much Mr. Arai's activities are influencing viewers' actions and interest in education.
At the autograph session after the talk, Mr. Arai carefully exchanged words with each person and signed with a smile, leaving a strong impression. The venue was enveloped in a warm atmosphere throughout, thanks to Mr. Arai's attitude of valuing dialogue with each reader.
■ **Event Details**
* Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026, 18:30-20:30
* Venue: Kinokuniya Bookstore Shinjuku Main Store, 3rd Floor, Academic Lounge
* Speaker: Don't Tell Me Arai (Author)
* Content: Talk show, Q&A, autograph session
■ **Book Information: About "Adult's Education BOOK"**
This book is an "educational entertainment book" spanning 40 themes and 440 pages, written by educational YouTuber Don't Tell Me Arai, who has over 1 million YouTube channel subscribers, based on his experience of visiting over 150 cities worldwide and extensive research.
From the secret story of the Kurobe Dam construction during Japan's high economic growth period, lessons from Yubari City, Japan's only financially bankrupt city, the darkness of Jonoshima, known as "Slave Island," the essence of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, the full scope of the Sarin attack on the Tokyo subway, and the bond with Palau, the most pro-Japanese country in the world──it unravels the "why?" of Japan and the world that was not taught in schools, in an easy-to-understand style as if someone is speaking right next to you. "Knowing is, in fact, the greatest entertainment." This is a book that serves as a new gateway to education, starting with "fun."
* Related URLs (company site, etc.)
* https://cm-publishing.co.jp/books/9784295412007/
* Amazon https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4295412007/
* Rakuten Books https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18527167/
* Author: Don't Tell Me Arai
* Price: 1,980 yen (1,800 yen + 10% tax)
* Format: A6 size / 440 pages
* ISBN: 978-4-295-41200-7
* Publisher: Cross Media Publishing Co., Ltd. (Cross Media Group Co., Ltd.)
* Release Date: April 17, 2026
■ **Author Profile**
Don't Tell Me Arai (Don't Tell Me Arai)
Lecturer of the YouTube channel "Adult's Education TV" with over 1 million subscribers. President and CEO of Adult's Education TV Inc. Graduated from Kyushu University. After dropping out of the University of Tokyo Graduate School, he started activities as an explanatory YouTuber who clearly conveys various world issues. He has visited over 150 cities both domestically and internationally and has published nearly 1,000 videos. He widely explains Japanese and world history, world affairs, religion, wars, current events, and deep spots. His first book, "The Pacific War You Should Learn as an Adult's Education," is selling well. Currently based in Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture, he is raising two children while also managing "Adult's Education Bar" in Maebaru, Itoshima City, and the online salon "Do Nothing Online Salon."
■ **Contact for this matter**
Cross Media Publishing Co., Ltd. Public Relations
pr@cm-publishing.co.jp
▼ **Link List (Cross Media Group)**
Cross Media Publishing Co., Ltd. https://cm-publishing.co.jp/
Cross Media Marketing Co., Ltd. https://cm-marketing.jp/
■ **Event Overview: Fans Filling the Venue and "Frank Talk Only Here"**
Even before the event began, the "Academic Lounge" was filled with excitement, and all reserved seats were taken. The event was so popular that fans overflowed into the hastily prepared standing room area.
During the talk session, Mr. Arai revealed behind-the-scenes stories of video production, centered on the book's core theme, "Japan unknown to those who think they know." He captivated the audience with a wide range of topics, including "frank stories" that could only be heard there, such as "the real story behind that video was...", anecdotes from particularly memorable filming locations he has visited, and "tips for speaking" he keeps in mind to convey messages to viewers.
■ **Interaction with Fans: Voices Saying "I Traveled After Watching the Videos"**
During the Q&A session, enthusiastic fans asked a flurry of questions. Among them, some participants directly conveyed, "I became interested in that place after watching Mr. Arai's videos and traveled all the way there," which showed how much Mr. Arai's activities are influencing viewers' actions and interest in education.
At the autograph session after the talk, Mr. Arai carefully exchanged words with each person and signed with a smile, leaving a strong impression. The venue was enveloped in a warm atmosphere throughout, thanks to Mr. Arai's attitude of valuing dialogue with each reader.
■ **Event Details**
* Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026, 18:30-20:30
* Venue: Kinokuniya Bookstore Shinjuku Main Store, 3rd Floor, Academic Lounge
* Speaker: Don't Tell Me Arai (Author)
* Content: Talk show, Q&A, autograph session
■ **Book Information: About "Adult's Education BOOK"**
This book is an "educational entertainment book" spanning 40 themes and 440 pages, written by educational YouTuber Don't Tell Me Arai, who has over 1 million YouTube channel subscribers, based on his experience of visiting over 150 cities worldwide and extensive research.
From the secret story of the Kurobe Dam construction during Japan's high economic growth period, lessons from Yubari City, Japan's only financially bankrupt city, the darkness of Jonoshima, known as "Slave Island," the essence of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, the full scope of the Sarin attack on the Tokyo subway, and the bond with Palau, the most pro-Japanese country in the world──it unravels the "why?" of Japan and the world that was not taught in schools, in an easy-to-understand style as if someone is speaking right next to you. "Knowing is, in fact, the greatest entertainment." This is a book that serves as a new gateway to education, starting with "fun."
* Related URLs (company site, etc.)
* https://cm-publishing.co.jp/books/9784295412007/
* Amazon https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4295412007/
* Rakuten Books https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18527167/
* Author: Don't Tell Me Arai
* Price: 1,980 yen (1,800 yen + 10% tax)
* Format: A6 size / 440 pages
* ISBN: 978-4-295-41200-7
* Publisher: Cross Media Publishing Co., Ltd. (Cross Media Group Co., Ltd.)
* Release Date: April 17, 2026
■ **Author Profile**
Don't Tell Me Arai (Don't Tell Me Arai)
Lecturer of the YouTube channel "Adult's Education TV" with over 1 million subscribers. President and CEO of Adult's Education TV Inc. Graduated from Kyushu University. After dropping out of the University of Tokyo Graduate School, he started activities as an explanatory YouTuber who clearly conveys various world issues. He has visited over 150 cities both domestically and internationally and has published nearly 1,000 videos. He widely explains Japanese and world history, world affairs, religion, wars, current events, and deep spots. His first book, "The Pacific War You Should Learn as an Adult's Education," is selling well. Currently based in Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture, he is raising two children while also managing "Adult's Education Bar" in Maebaru, Itoshima City, and the online salon "Do Nothing Online Salon."
■ **Contact for this matter**
Cross Media Publishing Co., Ltd. Public Relations
pr@cm-publishing.co.jp
▼ **Link List (Cross Media Group)**
Cross Media Publishing Co., Ltd. https://cm-publishing.co.jp/
Cross Media Marketing Co., Ltd. https://cm-marketing.jp/