Kawade Bunko's April New Releases: 9 Titles Including Haruka Tono's "Education," Machi Tawara's "Salad Anniversary New Edition," and Eiri Takahara's "Lyrical Terrors"
Kawade Shobo Shinsha released seven new Kawade Bunko paperbacks on April 7, 2026, including Haruka Tono's "Education" and a new edition of Machi Tawara's "Salad Anniversary." Two additional titles will be released on the 16th and 23rd, offering readers a diverse lineup of nine new books.
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Kawade Shobo Shinsha (Shinjuku, Tokyo / CEO: Masaru Onodera) released seven Kawade Bunko titles on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Additionally, two more titles will be released as special features: Ushio Hatakeyama's debut work "Memory of the Earth's Bottom" (tax-included price 990 yen) on Thursday, April 16, and Kanako Nishi's non-fiction work "Searching for Clouds" (tax-included price 792 yen) on Thursday, April 23.
## Kawade Bunko April New Releases
### "Salad Anniversary" Author: Machi Tawara
"'This tastes great,' you said, so July 6th is Salad Anniversary." This first collection of poems, hailed as the "most revolutionary and passionate poet since Akiko Yosano" for its fresh, colloquial expression, is now available in a newly typeset and redesigned edition of the massive bestseller.
Paperback / 208 pages
Release Date: April 7, 2026
Price (incl. tax): 693 yen (Base price 630 yen)
ISBN: 9784309422527
New Commentary: Shizuka Omori
*The e-book version is scheduled for release after May. Please check individual e-book stores for details.*
### "Lyrical Terrors" Author: Eiri Takahara
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Additionally, two more titles will be released as special features: Ushio Hatakeyama's debut work "Memory of the Earth's Bottom" (tax-included price 990 yen) on Thursday, April 16, and Kanako Nishi's non-fiction work "Searching for Clouds" (tax-included price 792 yen) on Thursday, April 23.
## Kawade Bunko April New Releases
### "Salad Anniversary" Author: Machi Tawara
"'This tastes great,' you said, so July 6th is Salad Anniversary." This first collection of poems, hailed as the "most revolutionary and passionate poet since Akiko Yosano" for its fresh, colloquial expression, is now available in a newly typeset and redesigned edition of the massive bestseller.
Paperback / 208 pages
Release Date: April 7, 2026
Price (incl. tax): 693 yen (Base price 630 yen)
ISBN: 9784309422527
New Commentary: Shizuka Omori
*The e-book version is scheduled for release after May. Please check individual e-book stores for details.*
### "Lyrical Terrors" Author: Eiri Takahara
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FAQ
What are the most notable new releases for April in the Kawade Bunko series?
Takahashi Mie's national bestseller 'Salad Anniversary New Edition' and Enno Haruka's 'Education,' which won the Akutagawa Prize, are particularly noteworthy.
What is different about the 'Salad Anniversary New Edition' compared to the old edition?
It has been reorganized and comes with a new design. Additionally, a new commentary by poet Oomori Shizuka has been added.
When are the release dates?
The main seven works will be released on April 7, 2026, and the additional two works will be released on April 16 and 23, respectively.