Maha Harada's "The Prime Minister's Husband: First Gentleman, New Edition" (Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha Bunko) Features Van Gogh Masterpiece Cover Ver.!

Maha Harada, who celebrates her 20th anniversary as an author this year.

To commemorate this milestone, the "Starry Night" cover version of "A Wish for a Single Star" (Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha Bunko), released in March 2026, has been well-received by readers, surpassing 30,000 copies in reprints within three months.

Furthermore, this summer, "The Prime Minister's Husband: First Gentleman, New Edition" (Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha Bunko) will feature a Van Gogh cover version!

A refreshing masterpiece depicting a couple walking on a green path bathed in sunlight adorns the cover.

Please enjoy Maha Harada's world with the new cover!

"The Prime Minister's Husband: First Gentleman, New Edition" Van Gogh cover version is scheduled for advance sale at TSUTAYA chain bookstores nationwide starting July 2026.

*There are no changes to the content from the edition published in October 2020.

[Work Introduction]

This work is a story of marital love, trust, and support set in the political world.

In 20XX, Rinko Soma, at the young age of 42, is elected the 111th Prime Minister. Her husband, Hiyori, an ornithologist, decides to support his wife as the "First Gentleman." He chronicles his wife's challenging days in a diary to leave for posterity.

Tax system, nuclear power, social welfare. Amidst the confusion, the Soma administration enjoys high support, but schemers emerge... Will Rinko's ideals be realized!? A thrilling and moving political entertainment!

[Book Information]

"The Prime Minister's Husband: First Gentleman, New Edition" (ISBN: 978-4-408-55628-4)

- Publication Date: October 29, 2020

- Price: 1,012 yen (tax included)

- Format: Bunko

- Pages: 464

- Book Details Site: https://www.j-n.co.jp/books/978-4-408-55628-4/

[Author Profile]

Author photo by ZIGEN

Born in Tokyo in 1962. Graduated from Kansai Gaidai University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Japanese Literature, and Waseda University, Second Faculty of Letters, Department of Art History. After working at ITOCHU Corporation, the Mori Art Museum Establishment Preparation Office, and the Museum of Modern Art, New York, she became a freelance curator and culture writer. In 2005, she won the 1st Japan Love Story Award for "Waiting for Kafka," and debuted as an author the following year, 2006. In 2012, she won the 25th Yamamoto Shugoro Prize for "The Canvas of Paradise," the 36th Nitta Jiro Literature Prize for "Mr. Leach" in 2017, and the 52nd Izumi Kyoka Literature Prize for "Blooming on the Board" in 2024. Her other works include "A Wish for a Single Star," "Today is a Good Day," "The God of Cinema," "Though the Waves May Toss Me," "Revolver," and many others.

Maha Harada Official Website "Maha's Exhibition Room": https://haradamaha.com/