Exploring the Creative Secrets of Popular Author Mito Orihara, Who Has Sold 1.1 Million Copies: 'Visiting That Person's Bookshelf' Launches, Uncovering Life Philosophies and Sources of Inspiration
Japan Business Press has launched a new YouTube program. The first episode features an intimate look at the bookshelf of author Mito Orihara.
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On Thursday, March 26, the official YouTube channel for "SYNCHRONOUS," a web media outlet operated by Japan Business Press Co., Ltd. that delivers exclusive content from notable authors, premiered 'Visiting That Person's Bookshelf,' a program that explores life philosophies through the bookshelves of various individuals. The first guest is shojo manga artist and novelist Mito Orihara.
'Visiting That Person's Bookshelf' is an interview program that peeks into the bookshelves of creators and authors active in various fields to unravel their philosophies on life, creativity, and the world. It delves into their encounters with books, the titles that influenced their work, and their lesser-known personal sides.
■ Behind the Scenes of a Bestselling Author's Creativity, Revealed Through Her Bookshelf
The first episode features shojo manga artist and novelist Mito Orihara. We visited her home in Shonan to explore the sources of her creativity through her diverse collection of books, including color dictionaries, historical documents, medical texts, and photo books.
From her life in a Tokyo apartment in her 20s to her move to Shonan at age 33, we trace her journey and how these changes in lifestyle have influenced her work and outlook on life, using her bookshelf as a gateway.
In the first part, we examine the bookshelf of Orihara, who created the million-plus selling bestsellers 'Toki no Kagayaki' (The Radiance of Time) and 'Anatool Seiden.' We uncover the sources of her inspiration and the materials and ideas that gave birth to the stories that have captivated so many readers.