[300,000 Copies Sold] Book Critic Kaho Miyake's 'The Art of Putting Your Likes into Words' Goes Viral After Confirmed Appearance on NHK's 'Asaichi'

Published on July 31, 2024 by Discover Twenty-One, Inc. (headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Naomi Taniguchi), the book "The Art of Putting Your Likes into Words" by literary critic Kaho Miyake has now surpassed 300,000 copies sold.

Additionally, author Kaho Miyake is confirmed for a live in-studio appearance on NHK's "Asaichi" morning program, airing April 1, 2026, generating even more buzz ahead of the broadcast.

◆ Live Studio Appearance on NHK's "Asaichi" Confirmed!

The April 1, 2026 (Tuesday) broadcast of NHK's "Asaichi" will feature a special segment titled "Can't Find the Right Words!" focusing on the art of verbalization. Author Kaho Miyake will appear live in studio to share her know-how on expressing your thoughts in words.

◆ The Secret to Its Longevity — An Endless Stream of Resonating Voices

Written by an active book reviewer and literary critic, this book dispels the misconception that "writing reviews requires literary talent or a rich vocabulary," and shows how anyone can learn to express their "likes" in their own words through a few simple techniques.

Miyake says:

"Talking about the works you love is talking about what makes your own life wonderful."

The message that expressing the appeal of your favorite things in your own words gives you confidence in what you love has moved many readers and earned widespread support.

The book generated a huge response on social media after its release, and has now gratefully surpassed 300,000 copies. Across social media and other outlets, we have received an abundance of praise such as "I couldn't relate more!" and "It's full of hints for putting my feelings into words."

◆ Media Coverage to Date

TBS Television "THE TIME," (aired 2025/1/13)

TBS Television "Osama no Brunch" (aired 2024/9/7, 2025/1/13, 2/27, 3/8)

TV Tokyo / BS TV Tokyo "Ano Hon, Yomimashita?" (aired 2025/2/13)

Yomiuri Shimbun Osaka, Culture Section (2025/1/9)

Tokyo FM "Reina Yamazaki's Things I Wanted to Tell Someone" (2025/1/20)

Weekly Bunshun "Bestseller Anatomy" (2025/3/6)

PIVOT (2024/11/10)

Toyo Keizai Online (2024/9/10)

Diamond Online (2024/10/14)

Shueisha Online (2024/12/14)

Podcast Wednesday Holiday (2024/12/4)

And many more.

◆ Book Details

[Standard Cover]

Title: "The Art of Putting Your Likes into Words"

Release Date: July 19, 2024

Author: Kaho Miyake

Publisher: Discover Twenty-One

Format: Paperback (new book size) / 256 pages

ISBN: 978-4799330838