Actor Yutaka Matsushige's Food Essay 'Taberu Nōto.' Confirmed for Fourth Reprint! A Book Documenting Over 50 'Flavors of Life,' from Memorable Tastes to Secret Eating Habits
Yutaka Matsushige's food essay "Taberu Nōto." is receiving its fourth reprint following a surge in sales. This boost comes after the announcement of "Kodoku no Gourmet Season 11," a drama starring Matsushige. The book features over 50 personal food-related essays, exploring memorable dishes and unique eating perspectives.
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Magazine House Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Shuichi Tetsuo) has announced the fourth reprint of actor Yutaka Matsushige's food essay 'Taberu Nōto.' Since its publication in October 2024, the book has been steadily gaining support from readers, but its sales surged following the decision to broadcast 'Kodoku no Gourmet Season 11' (TV Tokyo, Fridays from 24:12 JST), a gourmet documentary drama starring Yutaka Matsushige. This renewed attention has led to the latest reprint.
■ More than 50 Food Essays Documenting Yutaka Matsushige's 'Flavors of Life'
Memorable dishes are filled with the drama of their era, that specific moment, and one's very life itself.
From memorable tastes that supported him during his days of extreme poverty, to exquisite dishes encountered at filming locations, favorite foods of each season, simple questions about food, secret eating methods, and recent trends – he has exhaustively documented his food-related memories from his unique perspective, with over 50 dishes included in this book.
In Yutaka Matsushige's hands, a humble homemade croquette transforms into a star supporting actor, and you'll find yourself unable to resist heading to a local Chinese restaurant in search of quail eggs. It's a gem of an essay, filled with laughter and tears, that makes eating enjoyable. The illustrations are by Michiko Abe, an author based in Asahikawa and a close friend of Yutaka Matsushige.
■ The Table of Contents is a 'Menu.' A Book to Enjoy According to Your Mood
The table of contents of this book is designed like a restaurant's 'menu,' featuring a wide array of memorable dishes, from 'snacks' to 'sweets.' You can read it by 'enjoying' any dish that catches your eye, depending on your mood that day.
【Author Profile】
Yutaka Matsushige
Actor. Born in 1963 in Fukuoka Prefecture. After training at Ninagawa Studio, he has been widely active in films, stage plays, and dramas. He is the personality of FM Yokohama's 'Midnight Music Diner.' The theatrical film 'Kodoku no Gourmet,' where he serves as lead actor, director, and screenwriter, is set for national release in January 2025. The 11th season of the drama series 'Kodoku no Gourmet' (TV Tokyo), starring him, is scheduled to begin airing in April 2026.
【Bibliographic Information】
Title: Taberu Nōto.
Author: Yutaka Matsushige
Release Date: October 10, 2024 (Thursday)
Price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
Format: B6 size, 224 pages
ISBN: 978-4-8387-3292-0
Publisher: Magazine House Co., Ltd.