Latest Novel by Popular Author Haruna Terachi: 'Ame ga futtara' Released to Support Women in Their 40s
Poplar Publishing released the new novel 'Ame ga futtara' by Haruna Terachi on May 26, 2026. The book is a series of short stories following women in their 40s who find hope in life through an umbrella shop. To celebrate the release, a talk show and autograph session will be held at Miraiya Shoten Shijonawate on June 7.
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Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. released the novel 'Ame ga futtara' by Haruna Terachi on May 26, 2026.
Haruna Terachi, who debuted in 2015 after winning the 4th Poplar Publishing Novel Newcomer Award for 'Violetta' in 2014, presents this latest work. 'Ame ga futtara' is a series of interconnected short stories depicting women in their 40s from various backgrounds who find subtle hope for their future through an unconventional shop called 'Wakaba Umbrella Store'.
For those in their 40s, often burdened by work, parenting, menopause, and aging parents, this book offers profound empathy, cheering readers on to move forward.
Synopsis:
Hatsuka, 48, is divorced and lives alone in an old apartment. While she worries about the future, she finds unexpected happiness surrounded by things she has chosen for herself. One rainy day, she enters 'Wakaba Umbrella Store' and is lent an umbrella by a punk-style shop owner over 60, who tells her, 'When it rains, open an umbrella.'
Bookstore staff have praised the work for its relatable and heartening message, with comments highlighting the impact of the simple yet powerful advice given in the story.
Release Commemoration Talk Show & Autograph Session:
Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Time: Talk show from 13:00, Autograph session from 14:00
Venue: Special space inside Miraiya Shoten Shijonawate
Capacity: 50 people
Inquiries: Miraiya Shoten Shijonawate 070-6945-1070
Haruna Terachi, who debuted in 2015 after winning the 4th Poplar Publishing Novel Newcomer Award for 'Violetta' in 2014, presents this latest work. 'Ame ga futtara' is a series of interconnected short stories depicting women in their 40s from various backgrounds who find subtle hope for their future through an unconventional shop called 'Wakaba Umbrella Store'.
For those in their 40s, often burdened by work, parenting, menopause, and aging parents, this book offers profound empathy, cheering readers on to move forward.
Synopsis:
Hatsuka, 48, is divorced and lives alone in an old apartment. While she worries about the future, she finds unexpected happiness surrounded by things she has chosen for herself. One rainy day, she enters 'Wakaba Umbrella Store' and is lent an umbrella by a punk-style shop owner over 60, who tells her, 'When it rains, open an umbrella.'
Bookstore staff have praised the work for its relatable and heartening message, with comments highlighting the impact of the simple yet powerful advice given in the story.
Release Commemoration Talk Show & Autograph Session:
Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Time: Talk show from 13:00, Autograph session from 14:00
Venue: Special space inside Miraiya Shoten Shijonawate
Capacity: 50 people
Inquiries: Miraiya Shoten Shijonawate 070-6945-1070
FAQ
寺地はるなの最新作『雨が降ったら』はどのような物語ですか？
さまざまな境遇に生きる40代の女性たちが、「わかば洋傘店」というお店を軸に、自身の人生の「これから」にささやかな希望を見出していく連作短編集です。
小説『雨が降ったら』の発売日はいつですか？
2026年5月26日（火）に発売されました。
『雨が降ったら』の価格はいくらですか？
定価は1,980円（10％税込）です。
発売記念イベントの詳細は？
2026年6月7日（日）に未来屋書店四條畷店にて、寺地はるなによるトークショー（13時〜）およびサイン会（14時〜）が開催されます。定員は50名です。
寺地はるなはどのような作家ですか？
1977年佐賀県生まれの作家。2014年にポプラ社小説新人賞を受賞してデビュー。『水を縫う』や『川のほとりに立つ者は』などで数々の賞を受賞・ノミネートされている人気作家です。