Kyoto Mystery 'Jingumichi Nishi-Iru Nazotoki Kyoto no Ephemeral' Series, Door-Top Advertisement Posters Start Display on Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma and Tozai Lines!

Micro Magazine, Inc. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo) has placed advertisements for its 'Jingumichi Nishi-Iru Nazotoki Kyoto no Ephemeral' series from Kotonoha Bunko on Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line and Tozai Line trains (some vehicles).

'Jingumichi Nishi-Iru Nazotoki Kyoto no Ephemeral,' which just released its 5th volume on April 20th.

We invite you to take this opportunity to enjoy this nostalgic mystery that depicts heartwarming human stories set in Kyoto.

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Display period: Friday, May 1, 2026 – Sunday, May 31, 2026

Location: Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line and Tozai Line trains (some vehicles)

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Special Site

▼https://kotonohabunko.jp/special/ephemeral/

Bibliographic Information

Jingumichi Nishi-Iru Nazotoki Kyoto no Ephemeral: Spring's Haze and Love's Heart

Novel by: Mitsuki Izumisaka / Illustrations by: Kuro no Kuro

ISBN: 9784867169452

List price: 803 yen (730 yen + 10% tax)

Release date: April 20, 2026

https://kotonohabunko.jp/detail/ephemeral5/

○Synopsis

Kyoto, Higashiyama, where plum blossoms scatter.

At a detective agency near Jingumichi, Nara was, as usual, taking care of the lazy detective Ichiya.

On the day of Shimogamo Shrine's 'Nagashi Bina' (floating dolls), a request came from a former popular actor: to investigate 'mysterious letters' arriving from his deceased mother.

Nara unravels the client's faint memories, chases the illusion of night cherry blossoms, and confronts feelings of love and family bonds.

Her earnest thoughts also stir Ichiya's heart.

What truth did the two, who find what was lost, discover in the spring light?

Sample Reading

Special Offer Information

Customers who purchase the 'Jingumichi Nishi-Iru Nazotoki Kyoto no Ephemeral' series at cooperating stores will receive a 'Scented Bookmark' (1 type) as a gift!

The red and black goldfish inspired by the story are depicted on both sides. It also has absorbent properties, so it can be enjoyed as a scented paper.

Please check the URL below for details.

▼https://kotonohabunko.jp/spcont/2604_tokuten/

*Distribution status and period may vary by store.

*Please inquire at each store regarding the availability of special offers.

◎Exclusive Store Bonuses

Oogaki Shoten exclusive newly written short story paper / Oogaki Shoten stores

*Some stores may not offer this. Please check with each store for details.

*Special offers are available while supplies last.

▼ https://kotonohabunko.jp/spcont/2604_tokuten/

Commemorating the release! Electronic book campaign to read at a great value!

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Period: Monday, April 20, 2026 – Sunday, May 10, 2026

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Period: Monday, April 20, 2026 – Sunday, May 3, 2026

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Reviews from those who read the galley proofs of the work ahead of time are now public!

◎Reviewer

The seasons have come full circle, arriving at spring. This time too, it was a comforting story where, while solving requests, the hearts of the clients were saved.

Nara's feelings, slowly and steadily growing, the circumstances that led her to get involved with Ichiya, and above all, episodes from a different perspective than usual.

It was a must-read for fans, depicting such subtle emotional shifts.

◎Reviewer

This series always makes me feel like I'm taking a stroll in Kyoto.

This work too, features all my favorite places!

Genko-an, Matsuo Taisha, etc. — since I used to visit these places often when I lived in Kyoto,

the scenery comes to mind, and I feel like I'm enjoying a stroll with them.

I also love all the sweets in this series.

When you get hungry after a walk, sweets are indispensable, aren't they?

All the shops are worth queuing for, so I'd love to go out with this book.

The preciousness of caring for people, the weight of life, and emotional wounds that are not easily healed.

Because of the deep feelings at the root of Nara and Ichiya, I couldn't stop crying at the end.

I want to keep watching them forever, and I want to stroll through Kyoto with them while solving mysteries.

(From a review submitted to 'NetGalley')

Author Information

Novel by: Mitsuki Izumisaka

Resides in Kyoto Prefecture. Started publishing the novel 'Jingumichi to Ephemeral' on 'Everystar' in 2019.

It was picked up in a rookie feature.
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