Immediate Reprint! Why Yuka Nakamae's Essay Collection 'Drop Poroporo' is Chosen as a Gift for Mothers

Released and immediately reprinted in 5 days! Essayist Yuka Nakamae's long-awaited new book, 'Drop Poroporo,' is receiving a tremendous response. Poet Machi Tawara also praises the essay collection:

“Everyone who appears in it, everyone, I come to love them. Why is the world seen through Yuka-san's tear-filled lens so warm? I cried with them, laughed with them, and my world became brighter.”

Why is this essay collection so beloved? Yuka Nakamae's eagerly anticipated new work 'Drop Poroporo' (Kodansha)

An essay beloved by two generations of fans, mothers and daughters

The fan base spans a wide range of ages. From young people who say, “I graduated this spring, moved to Tokyo for work, and encountered Ms. Nakamae's essays, which I read avidly,” to those in their 40s, 50s, and 60s who say, “I hadn't read a book in a long time, but I happened to encounter Ms. Nakamae's book and rediscovered the joy of reading.”

Perhaps what is unique is that many fans of Yuka Nakamae's essays are mothers and daughters, with comments like, “My daughter recommended it to me,” or “I love Ms. Nakamae's essays and gave one to my mother as a gift.”

Readers in their 20s and 30s can't help but want their own mothers to read her essays. This is probably because the way she describes herself—"Yuka-chan"—in her essays, how she was cherished by her mother and raised with warm care, comes through in her writing.

Remembering precious existences

Though not realized at the time, how cherished and loved one was—that time that can never be reclaimed is recounted with a delicate, never loud brushstroke. Sometimes humorously. Sometimes with episodes that tug at the heartstrings.

That's why we too remember those precious existences, so close yet often forgotten amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life. For example, our mothers. And suddenly, we realize that we too have been cherished. It makes perfect sense that many women give Yuka Nakamae's essay collection to their mothers.

Mother's Day is fast approaching again this year. If you want to subtly convey gratitude to your important family members—gratitude that's hard to express face-to-face—then please consider this one book.

'Drop Poroporo' Publication Commemoration Event to be Held!

To commemorate the release of 'Drop Poroporo,' a talk event will be held at Taiseido Bookstore in Shibuya, Tokyo. Yu Okada, a writer who shares the commonality of becoming a writer after working as a company employee, will be invited as a guest to talk extensively on the theme of "writing." A signing session will be held after the talk.

[Venue] Taiseido Bookstore (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) [Date and Time] Sunday, May 24, 2026, 4:00 PM ~ [Capacity] 45 people, first-come, first-served [Application for Participation] From here

Book Information Title: 'Drop Poroporo' Release Date: April 23, 2026 Publisher: Kodansha Price: 1,870 yen (tax included) Format/Page Count: B6, 256 pages Book Design: Naoko Nakui; Cover Art: Yoshie Hama ISBN: 978-4-06-543403-1 *Purchase at your local bookstore or online bookstore

Author Profile Born in Hyogo Prefecture. Active in Tokyo since moving there in 2010. In 2017, an essay published in "Hobonichi" became a topic, leading her to write essays for various media, attracting attention from prominent figures including Shigesato Itoi and Akira Kawashima of Kirin. After various working styles, including company employee and freelance writer, she became an author. Previous works include 'Suki yo, Tomorokoshi.' and 'Mishin wa Sawaranai no' (both from hayaoki books). Her goal is to write strong and gentle prose.