Kanako Nishi's "Kumo wo Sagasu" eagerly awaited paperback release! Winner of the 75th Yomiuri Prize for Literature, 360,000 people cried and laughed at the author's first non-fiction work. First edition limited inclusion of author's handwritten "Daruma Amulet Card" decided!
Kanako Nishi's bestselling non-fiction work "Kumo wo Sagasu" will be released in paperback by Kawade Bunko on April 23, 2026. This book, which meticulously depicts her 8-month battle with breast cancer, has become a bestseller with over 360,000 copies sold, garnering numerous emotional responses from readers. The first edition will include a limited "Daruma Amulet Card" handwritten by the author.
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## Press Release Information
Title: Kanako Nishi's "Kumo wo Sagasu" eagerly awaited paperback release! Winner of the 75th Yomiuri Prize for Literature, 360,000 people cried and laughed at the author's first non-fiction work. First edition limited inclusion of author's handwritten "Daruma Amulet Card" decided!
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Kawade Shobo Shinsha Publishing Co., Ltd. (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo / Representative Director: Yu Onodera) will release Kanako Nishi's bestseller "Kumo wo Sagasu" from Kawade Bunko on April 23, 2026.
"Kumo wo Sagasu" is a non-fiction work that meticulously describes the approximately eight months from the discovery of breast cancer to the completion of treatment, after Kanako Nishi was diagnosed with breast cancer in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, where she was staying at the time.
The hardcover edition was released in April 2023, and it became a big topic, introduced on TV programs such as "Ame Talk! Bookstore Reading Entertainer" (TV Asahi), and with the author appearing on "Asaichi Premium Talk" (NHK General), "King's Brunch" (TBS), and numerous interviews and articles in various newspapers and magazines, sweeping national bookstore rankings. The cumulative circulation has exceeded 360,000 copies, making it a bestseller.
**And what kept coming were many, many voices from readers nationwide.**
Living is a continuous series of things that cannot be expressed in a single word. **I will continue to read it carefully many times, like a charm.** (Hyogo Prefecture, 50s, female)
**I always wanted to know how my husband, who died of cancer, felt. After finishing reading, I am grateful to Ms. Nishi for writing this book.** (Fukuoka Prefecture, 60s, female)
**I realized that I hold the decision-making power for both my body and my mind.** Kanako, thank you so much for being alive. (Tokyo, 20s, female)
As someone who has suffered from the same illness, it was realistically too real. **Although it is Ms. Nishi's story, I was there.** (Osaka Prefecture, 40s, female)
I felt that all women, all citizens, should read it. **Regardless of cancer or illness, I gained courage to live on.** (Fukui Prefecture, 60s, male)
**"No need to buy a bra, it's economical" - I fell in love with those words.** (Kyoto Prefecture, 70s, female)
**Thank you, Kanako, it truly reached me. I'm having surgery too, so cheer me on, I'll try my best.** (40s, female)
Over 1000 letters of support, heartfelt responses, words of gratitude, and powerful messages from readers are all stored at Kawade Shobo Shinsha. Thank you very much.
## Commemorating the Paperback Release! First Edition Limited Inclusion of Kanako Nishi's Handwritten "Daruma Amulet Card" Decided!
Title: Kanako Nishi's "Kumo wo Sagasu" eagerly awaited paperback release! Winner of the 75th Yomiuri Prize for Literature, 360,000 people cried and laughed at the author's first non-fiction work. First edition limited inclusion of author's handwritten "Daruma Amulet Card" decided!
Subtitle:
Company Name:
Industry: Publishing, Art & Culture, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Welfare
Kawade Shobo Shinsha Publishing Co., Ltd. (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo / Representative Director: Yu Onodera) will release Kanako Nishi's bestseller "Kumo wo Sagasu" from Kawade Bunko on April 23, 2026.
"Kumo wo Sagasu" is a non-fiction work that meticulously describes the approximately eight months from the discovery of breast cancer to the completion of treatment, after Kanako Nishi was diagnosed with breast cancer in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, where she was staying at the time.
The hardcover edition was released in April 2023, and it became a big topic, introduced on TV programs such as "Ame Talk! Bookstore Reading Entertainer" (TV Asahi), and with the author appearing on "Asaichi Premium Talk" (NHK General), "King's Brunch" (TBS), and numerous interviews and articles in various newspapers and magazines, sweeping national bookstore rankings. The cumulative circulation has exceeded 360,000 copies, making it a bestseller.
**And what kept coming were many, many voices from readers nationwide.**
Living is a continuous series of things that cannot be expressed in a single word. **I will continue to read it carefully many times, like a charm.** (Hyogo Prefecture, 50s, female)
**I always wanted to know how my husband, who died of cancer, felt. After finishing reading, I am grateful to Ms. Nishi for writing this book.** (Fukuoka Prefecture, 60s, female)
**I realized that I hold the decision-making power for both my body and my mind.** Kanako, thank you so much for being alive. (Tokyo, 20s, female)
As someone who has suffered from the same illness, it was realistically too real. **Although it is Ms. Nishi's story, I was there.** (Osaka Prefecture, 40s, female)
I felt that all women, all citizens, should read it. **Regardless of cancer or illness, I gained courage to live on.** (Fukui Prefecture, 60s, male)
**"No need to buy a bra, it's economical" - I fell in love with those words.** (Kyoto Prefecture, 70s, female)
**Thank you, Kanako, it truly reached me. I'm having surgery too, so cheer me on, I'll try my best.** (40s, female)
Over 1000 letters of support, heartfelt responses, words of gratitude, and powerful messages from readers are all stored at Kawade Shobo Shinsha. Thank you very much.
## Commemorating the Paperback Release! First Edition Limited Inclusion of Kanako Nishi's Handwritten "Daruma Amulet Card" Decided!
FAQ
When is the paperback version of 'ku wo sagasu' being released?
It will be released on April 23, 2026 by Kawade Shobo.
What is the content of 'ku wo sagasu'?
It is a non-fiction work that depicts the author Kanako Nishi's approximately 8-month journey from being diagnosed with breast cancer to completing treatment.
Are there any special features in the paperback edition?
A first-edition limited bonus, a 'daruma charm card' handwritten by the author, will be included.