[Reprint] Book adaptation of NHK-BS popular program 'Seiji Rokkaku's Nomitetsu Honsen Nihon Tabi' hits 5th printing due to strong sales
KADOKAWA Corporation has announced the 5th printing of the book based on the popular NHK-BS railway travel program 'Seiji Rokkaku's Nomitetsu Honsen Nihon Tabi' due to continued strong sales.
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KADOKAWA Corporation announced that the book 'Seiji Rokkaku's Nomitetsu Honsen Nihon Tabi,' released in February 2025, has reached its 5th printing due to sustained strong sales.
This book compiles the popular NHK-BS program, where railway enthusiast Seiji Rokkaku travels across local railway lines in Japan to enjoy local breweries and regional delicacies, marking the 10th anniversary of the program's start in April 2025.
Reason for popularity 1: 10 years of program history in one volume
Features all 37 courses (38 episodes) broadcast from the start of the program through December 2024. It covers travel highlights as well as locations that are now discontinued, allowing readers to experience the journey in retrospect.
Reason for popularity 2: Detailed maps and interview information
Replays the travel itineraries chronologically. Includes information on shops and breweries, making it useful as a travel guide. Detailed course maps even list the background music used in the show for full immersion. Insights from director Kazuhiro Nakada are also a must-see.
Reason for popularity 3: Interviews with Seiji Rokkaku and Dan Mitsu
Interviews with Mr. Rokkaku covering three genres: local railway lines, sake, and music. He shares his passionate thoughts on the program and railway travel. Don't miss comments from narrator Dan Mitsu.
[Main Contents]
- Interviews with Seiji Rokkaku: 'Local Railway Edition,' 'Sake and Rail Travel Edition,' 'Music and Rail Travel Edition'
- Spring Rail Journeys: Kominato Railway, Isumi Railway, Shimabara Railway, Yodo Line/Tosa Kuroshio Railway, etc.
- Summer Rail Journeys: Yamagata Railway, Nemuro Main Line (Hanasaki Line), Sekisho Line (Yubari Branch Line), etc.
- Memorial Rail Journeys: Noto Railway, Tohoku/Sanriku Railway, etc.
- Autumn Rail Journeys: Rumoi Main Line, Ibusuki Makurazaki Line, Sanko Line, etc.
- Winter Rail Journeys: Tsugaru Railway/Konan Railway, Yagan Railway/Aizu Railway, Hisatsu Line/Kumagawa Railway, etc.
- Special interview with narrator Dan Mitsu
[Bibliographic Information]
Title: Seiji Rokkaku's Nomitetsu Honsen Nihon Tabi
Supervision: NHK 'Seiji Rokkaku's Nomitetsu Honsen Nihon Tabi' Production Team
Price: 1,760 yen (1,600 yen + tax)
Release Date: February 20, 2025 (Thursday)
Format: A5 Color, 176 pages
ISBN: 978-4-04-897838-5
This book compiles the popular NHK-BS program, where railway enthusiast Seiji Rokkaku travels across local railway lines in Japan to enjoy local breweries and regional delicacies, marking the 10th anniversary of the program's start in April 2025.
Reason for popularity 1: 10 years of program history in one volume
Features all 37 courses (38 episodes) broadcast from the start of the program through December 2024. It covers travel highlights as well as locations that are now discontinued, allowing readers to experience the journey in retrospect.
Reason for popularity 2: Detailed maps and interview information
Replays the travel itineraries chronologically. Includes information on shops and breweries, making it useful as a travel guide. Detailed course maps even list the background music used in the show for full immersion. Insights from director Kazuhiro Nakada are also a must-see.
Reason for popularity 3: Interviews with Seiji Rokkaku and Dan Mitsu
Interviews with Mr. Rokkaku covering three genres: local railway lines, sake, and music. He shares his passionate thoughts on the program and railway travel. Don't miss comments from narrator Dan Mitsu.
[Main Contents]
- Interviews with Seiji Rokkaku: 'Local Railway Edition,' 'Sake and Rail Travel Edition,' 'Music and Rail Travel Edition'
- Spring Rail Journeys: Kominato Railway, Isumi Railway, Shimabara Railway, Yodo Line/Tosa Kuroshio Railway, etc.
- Summer Rail Journeys: Yamagata Railway, Nemuro Main Line (Hanasaki Line), Sekisho Line (Yubari Branch Line), etc.
- Memorial Rail Journeys: Noto Railway, Tohoku/Sanriku Railway, etc.
- Autumn Rail Journeys: Rumoi Main Line, Ibusuki Makurazaki Line, Sanko Line, etc.
- Winter Rail Journeys: Tsugaru Railway/Konan Railway, Yagan Railway/Aizu Railway, Hisatsu Line/Kumagawa Railway, etc.
- Special interview with narrator Dan Mitsu
[Bibliographic Information]
Title: Seiji Rokkaku's Nomitetsu Honsen Nihon Tabi
Supervision: NHK 'Seiji Rokkaku's Nomitetsu Honsen Nihon Tabi' Production Team
Price: 1,760 yen (1,600 yen + tax)
Release Date: February 20, 2025 (Thursday)
Format: A5 Color, 176 pages
ISBN: 978-4-04-897838-5
FAQ
「六角精児の呑み鉄本線・日本旅」が売れている理由は？
番組10年の歴史を網羅している点、詳細なマップ付きで旅行ガイドとしても使える点、六角精児さんとナレーター壇蜜さんのインタビューが収録されている点が人気の理由です。
この書籍には何回分の放送が掲載されていますか？
2024年12月までに放送された全37コース（38回）をすべて掲載しています。
書籍の価格や判型を教えてください。
定価1,760円（本体1,600円＋税）、A5カラー判型で176ページです。
この本は旅行ガイドとして使えますか？
はい、旅の行程が時系列で掲載されており、店や酒蔵の情報も網羅しているため、旅行ガイドとして活用可能です。
ISBNコードを教えてください。
ISBNは978-4-04-897838-5です。