Nippon Electric Glass to Sponsor Stage Adaptation of Best-Selling Novel 'Naruse wa Tenka o Tori ni Iku'
Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. (NEG), based in Otsu, Shiga, announced its sponsorship of the stage play 'Naruse wa Tenka o Tori ni Iku' scheduled for July 2026. This initiative aims to revitalize the local community and promote the charm of Otsu City, the setting of the story.
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Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture; President: Akira Kishimoto; hereinafter 'NEG') is proud to announce its sponsorship of the stage play 'Naruse wa Tenka o Tori ni Iku,' which will be performed in July 2026.
■ Background of Sponsorship
The original novel by Mina Miyajima, 'Naruse wa Tenka o Tori ni Iku,' won the 2024 Booksellers' Award and is a best-seller with over 2.1 million copies in circulation (as of March 2026). The story centers on the protagonist, Akari Naruse, and her straightforward, free-spirited way of life, which has resonated with audiences across generations. This popularity has led to a stage adaptation starring Mizuki Yamashita.
As a company growing together with its local community, NEG decided to sponsor this production out of a desire to contribute to the promotion of Otsu City's charms and the revitalization of the region, where the story takes place.
■ Performance Overview
・Title: 'Naruse wa Tenka o Tori ni Iku'
・Schedule & Venues:
- [Tokyo] July 4 (Sat) – July 12 (Sun), 2026 – Sunshine Theatre
- [Kyoto] July 16 (Thu) – July 26 (Sun), 2026 – Minamiza
- [Shiga] July 28 (Tue) – July 29 (Wed), 2026 – Otsu Civic Hall
・Cast: Mizuki Yamashita, Ryoko Fujino, Shizuyo Yamazaki, ISSEI, Ryo Amamiya, Tomoko Tabata, and others
・Original Work: Mina Miyajima
- 'Naruse wa Tenka o Tori ni Iku' (Shinchosha)
- 'Naruse wa Shinjita Michi o Iku' (Shinchosha)
・Script & Direction: G2
・Official Info: https://www.shochiku.co.jp/play/schedules/detail/naruse_2607/
[Company Profile]
Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd., headquartered in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of specialty glass. Our innovative specialty glass products take various forms—such as sheets, tubes, fibers, and powders—and play active roles in diverse fields including semiconductors, displays, automobiles, electronics, medicine, and energy. Developed through over 70 years of technical expertise and achievements, our specialty glass is highly regarded across a wide spectrum, from everyday essentials to the cutting edge of industry.
Company Name: Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd.
Representative: Akira Kishimoto, President
Headquarters: 2-7-1 Seiran, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
Founded: December 1, 1949
Business: Manufacturing and sales of specialty glass products and glass manufacturing machinery
URL: https://www.neg.co.jp/
■ Background of Sponsorship
The original novel by Mina Miyajima, 'Naruse wa Tenka o Tori ni Iku,' won the 2024 Booksellers' Award and is a best-seller with over 2.1 million copies in circulation (as of March 2026). The story centers on the protagonist, Akari Naruse, and her straightforward, free-spirited way of life, which has resonated with audiences across generations. This popularity has led to a stage adaptation starring Mizuki Yamashita.
As a company growing together with its local community, NEG decided to sponsor this production out of a desire to contribute to the promotion of Otsu City's charms and the revitalization of the region, where the story takes place.
■ Performance Overview
・Title: 'Naruse wa Tenka o Tori ni Iku'
・Schedule & Venues:
- [Tokyo] July 4 (Sat) – July 12 (Sun), 2026 – Sunshine Theatre
- [Kyoto] July 16 (Thu) – July 26 (Sun), 2026 – Minamiza
- [Shiga] July 28 (Tue) – July 29 (Wed), 2026 – Otsu Civic Hall
・Cast: Mizuki Yamashita, Ryoko Fujino, Shizuyo Yamazaki, ISSEI, Ryo Amamiya, Tomoko Tabata, and others
・Original Work: Mina Miyajima
- 'Naruse wa Tenka o Tori ni Iku' (Shinchosha)
- 'Naruse wa Shinjita Michi o Iku' (Shinchosha)
・Script & Direction: G2
・Official Info: https://www.shochiku.co.jp/play/schedules/detail/naruse_2607/
[Company Profile]
Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd., headquartered in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of specialty glass. Our innovative specialty glass products take various forms—such as sheets, tubes, fibers, and powders—and play active roles in diverse fields including semiconductors, displays, automobiles, electronics, medicine, and energy. Developed through over 70 years of technical expertise and achievements, our specialty glass is highly regarded across a wide spectrum, from everyday essentials to the cutting edge of industry.
Company Name: Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd.
Representative: Akira Kishimoto, President
Headquarters: 2-7-1 Seiran, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
Founded: December 1, 1949
Business: Manufacturing and sales of specialty glass products and glass manufacturing machinery
URL: https://www.neg.co.jp/