[Cover comment by Aya Ueto] "Yoshio Kojima's Let's Think Together 2: Elementary School Student Consultation Room" to be released on Monday, April 20! / Launch event to be held at Horindo Bookstore Takadanobaba on Tuesday, April 14

Asahi Shimbun Publications (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo) will release "Yoshio Kojima's Let's Think Together 2: Elementary School Student Consultation Room" (priced at 1,650 yen, including tax), a book of advice for elementary school students by comedian Yoshio Kojima, on Monday, April 20, 2026. Addressing the concerns of 23 elementary school students regarding school, friends, and family! ★Cover comment by Aya Ueto★ This is the second book adaptation of the highly popular series "Let's Think Together" from the parenting and education web media AERA with Kids+. The online series has recorded over 19 million total page views, and the first book, released in September 2023, is currently in its 6th printing. Feedback from elementary school students includes, "Reading this book helped me go to school," and "The advice is funny," while parents have noted, "It resonates with adults too," and "My child naturally picked it up and started reading." This second volume contains questions and answers from 23 elementary school students. As a special feature, it includes a "Let's Create an Original Gag!" section, offering tips from Kojima on how to create your own comedy routines. All kanji characters include furigana, making it accessible for elementary school readers. Additionally, Aya Ueto, a reader of the web series, has provided a comment for the book's obi (cover band). Yoshio Kojima faces the real-life concerns of children head-on. ● I know it's bad, but I keep teasing my friends. ● When I fight with my mom, I end up calling her names. ● I don't get along with my homeroom teacher. Their words make me feel sad. ● My older brother is going through a rebellious phase. ● My friend is moving overseas and I feel lonely. ● I can't write characters neatly. I get tired of writing so much. ● I find it hard to go to school. Is that strange?

Launch event to be held! Featuring a "Live! Consultation Room," comedy segment, and photo session To commemorate the release, a launch event will be held on Tuesday, April 14, at Horindo Bookstore Takadanobaba (Tokyo)! The event will be packed with activities, including a "Live! Consultation Room" where Kojima answers questions from attendees, a comedy segment, a book handover, and a two-shot photo session. We look forward to your applications! ＜Event Overview＞ Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 ・"Live! Consultation Room" & Comedy Segment: 15:30～ ・Book Handover & Two-shot Photo Session: 16:15～ ・End: Scheduled for 17:00 Location: Horindo Bookstore Takadanobaba, 8F Event Space (Fi Building, 1-26-5 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) Registration: First 50 groups to pre-order the book ※Advance payment for the book is required...