91-year-old Takashi Atoda's Final Short Story Collection 'Tenohira yori Ai wo Komete' Cover Design Revealed! [Releasing May 27th (Wed)]

Takashi Atoda, known as a master of short stories and having penned over 900 works throughout his life, will release his final short story collection, 'Tenohira yori Ai wo Komete: Takashi Atoda Saigo no Shosetsushu' (From My Palm, With Love: Takashi Atoda's Final Short Story Collection), from Shinchosha on May 27th (Wednesday). This collection features 36 short-short stories, each less than 10 manuscript pages, by the 91-year-old Naoki Prize-winning author. The cover design for Takashi Atoda's 'Tenohira yori Ai wo Komete: Takashi Atoda Saigo no Shosetsushu' has now been unveiled. Since his debut, Mr. Atoda has consistently maintained his writing style of crafting stories with manuscript paper and a pencil. Regarding the publication of this book, he comments: "I've always felt as if 'my own hands' hold the ideas for novels. However, as I've aged, good ideas don't come to me as easily. Nevertheless, my desire to 'deliver novels that have reached a good standard within myself to my readers' remains unchanged. So, I decided to put forth my last effort and bring things to a close." While he speaks with a gentle smile, it is also true that as readers, we feel a touch of sadness at the news of the 'end' from Mr. Atoda, who has been active on the front lines for many years. As if to empathize with these feelings, Mr. Atoda continues: "I like 'endings,' so I have no negative feelings about this being the 'last.' I don't think I'll write novels anymore, but I intend to continue working hard on essays and other writings. This will likely be my final short story collection, delivered with gratitude to my readers at the milestone of my 91st year of creative life. I would be delighted if you could pick it up with a bright heart." 'Tenohira yori Ai wo Komete: Takashi Atoda Saigo no Shosetsushu' includes all 36 stories written from 1993, when they were published in magazines, until last year, when he turned 90. Vivid stories and unexpected endings emerge from just a few pages of manuscript. Please look forward to this collection of short pieces, condensed with the skill and playfulness unique to a master. Click here for details on 'Tenohira yori Ai wo Komete' Last September, we published '90-year-old Man Living Alone,' a collection of essays written in a lighthearted style, offering wisdom for elderly men living alone and tips for spending each day cheerfully. Since its publication, it has been featured on NHK's 'Ohayo Nippon' and 'Gogo LIVE Newsーン,' national newspapers, and even two Korean media outlets, and has now surpassed 37,000 copies with its 8th printing. Since his wife moved into a nursing home a few years ago, he has been living alone at home. In this book, Mr. Atoda describes his daily life in old age, accepting aging and living positively with the motto, "If things are 'just okay,' that's fine," and "Humor is for the elderly." He writes with his characteristic light touch. Checking his face in the mirror every morning, ensuring nutrition with simple cooking, experiencing failed shopping through mail order, enjoying rakugo by 'reading' it, counting tales from The Tale of Genji or Hyakunin Isshu on sleepless nights, and sometimes thinking of his wife and those who have passed away—this rich collection of essays offers hints for lightly enjoying everything from food, clothing, and shelter to hobbies and education, and conveys the richness of life through 90 years of accumulated wisdom and experience. Click here for details on '90-year-old Man Living Alone' [Book Contents] Great surprises born from just a few pages of manuscript. A collection of short pieces filled with love and mischief from a master. A boat rowing from beneath Ginza, a love trap born from different cultures, another me seen from the window, a train running to a distant childhood—wielding ideas, wit, and ironic brushstrokes, he has continuously produced sharp short stories, sending over 900 works into the world. At 91, he presents this collection of 36 exquisite 'palm-sized novels' to readers with gratitude at the end of his creative life. [Author Profile: Takashi Atoda] Born in Tokyo in 1935 (Showa 10). Graduated from Waseda University, Faculty of Letters. While working at the National Diet Library, he continued his writing activities, debuting in 1978 with 'Reizoko yori Ai wo Komete' (From the Refrigerator, With Love). In 1979, he received the Mystery Writers of Japan Award for 'Raihōsha' (The Visitor) and the Naoki Prize for his short story collection 'Napoleon Kyo' (Napoleon Mania). In 1995 (Heisei 7), he received the Eiji Yoshikawa Literary Prize for 'Shin Troia Monogatari' (New Trojan Story). His many other works include 'Do You Know Greek Mythology?', 'Do You Know The Tale of Genji?', 'Do You Know Junichiro Tanizaki?', 'Embrasse,' 'Chikasuiro no Yoru' (Night of the Underground Waterway), 'Shosetsu Sakuhō no Ougi' (Secrets of Novel Writing), and '90-year-old Man Living Alone.' He received the Medal with Purple Ribbon in 2003, the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon in 2009, and was selected as a Person of Cultural Merit in 2018. [Book Data] [Title] Tenohira yori Ai wo Komete: Takashi Atoda Saigo no Shosetsushu [Author Name] Takashi Atoda [Release Date] May 27, 2026 (Wednesday) [Binding] 4-6 format, 240 pages [Price] 2,090 yen (tax included) [ISBN] 978-4-10-334333-2 [URL] https://www.shinchosha.co.jp/book/334333/