Tamio Okuda's Book "Yurusakagen -- Tamio Okuda Asked by Hironobu Tanaka" to be Released by Home-sha on September 28 (Mon)!

Home-sha Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Yukio Mogami, Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will publish "Yurusakagen -- Tamio Okuda Asked by Hironobu Tanaka" (Author: Tamio Okuda, Interviewer: Hironobu Tanaka) on September 28, 2026 (Mon).

Hironobu Tanaka, author of the bestseller "Just Write What You Want to Read," spoke with Tamio Okuda for over ten hours. The book is filled with stories that are both humorous and profound, making you feel as if you can hear their voices. It also includes photographs of Tamio Okuda taken by Hironobu Tanaka.

▼From the Book

Okuda: You know, you shouldn't call musicians workaholics. They only do music. You have to think of it as playing.

▼Excerpts from Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Various Ways of Working June 15, 2020

The Curling Stones, where no one wants to stand out

Singing and playing guitar started at a wedding

The more you do it, the deeper rhythm becomes

Aspired to The Beatles' recording experiments

Chapter 2: In a World That's Closing In December 15, 2020

Giving off a "It's okay~" vibe on YouTube

"I see, I can do it anywhere, as long as I have the equipment."

Historic quote: "All bands should break up once."

Chapter 3: The True Charm of Live Streaming February 17, 2021

LINE LIVE's excitement and tips

Can't meet in person, but not lonely

Once a song is finished, it's unshakeable

"I'm also Type B, sorry."

Chapter 4: Enjoying Unknown Situations June 24, 2021

Jobs where you can't tell someone "Make it for me instead."

The real deadline is when the loaded mackerel rots

"Marshmallow" is a song that doesn't use the brain

My guitars are piling up

Chapter 5: Beyond 60 Years Old June 3, 2026

Even without motivation anymore

In my mind, the lyrics are puns

When it becomes zero

Chapter 6: Yurusakagen June 3, 2026

Wanted to be a florist

The act of retirement

The meaning of being born

The power of music

Afterword by Hironobu Tanaka

Afterword by Tamio Okuda

▼Author Profiles

Tamio Okuda (Okuda Tamio) Born in Hiroshima Prefecture in 1965. Debuted with Unicorn in 1987. Unicorn disbanded in 1993. Began his solo career in earnest in 1994, hitting numerous famous songs. He collaborates with various artists and fully demonstrates his talent as a producer. His activities are diverse, and he is loved not only by listeners but also by musicians.

Hironobu Tanaka (Tanaka Hironobu)

Born in Osaka Prefecture in 1969. Worked as a copywriter at Dentsu Inc. for 24 years. Went independent and published his first book, "Just Write What You Want to Read," in 2019. Currently, he is the representative of the publishing company "Hironobu & Co."

▼Bibliographic Information

Title: "Yurusakagen -- Tamio Okuda Asked by Hironobu Tanaka"

Author: Tamio Okuda

Interviewer: Hironobu Tanaka

Price: 1,980 yen (10% tax included)

Format: 46 size, 320 pages

ISBN: 978-4-8342-5416-7

Publisher: Home-sha

Distributor: Shueisha

Release Date: September 28, 2026 (Mon)

Product Page: https://www.homesha.co.jp/products/items/isbn-978-4-8342-5416-7/

▼Company Overview

Company Name: Home-sha Co., Ltd. Location: Kyodo Building, 3-29 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Representative: Yukio Mogami, President and CEO URL: https://www.homesha.co.jp Business Activities: Publishing of magazines, books, and comics