The popular "Unlimited E-book Reading" section of the new subscription service "Shincho QUE" will feature Yoro Takeshi's "The Wall of Death" starting Wednesday, July 1. Additionally, the NHK Special "My Final Moments: 'Life and Death' as Seen by Yoro Takeshi," scheduled to air on Sunday, July 5, will broadcast Prof. Yoro's discussions on "living and dying" from works such as "The Wall of Death" and "The Wall of Life."

In addition to the unlimited reading of "The Wall of Death" (Shincho Shinsho) on "Shincho QUE" starting Wednesday, July 1, and the NHK Special "My Final Moments: 'Life and Death' as Seen by Yoro Takeshi" airing on Sunday, July 5, a touring exhibition "Yoro Takeshi and Kohiyama Kenji's Insect Exhibition" will also begin at the Toyota City Museum starting Saturday, July 11. "Shincho QUE" is also producing a documentary program closely following Prof. Yoro, and we will be展開ing a "Prof. Yoro Festival" three-dimensionally this summer.

["Shincho QUE" Also Offers Video Program "Yoro Lab," E-books, and Text Articles]

Yoro Lab

"Yoro Lab" is a video program that closely follows Prof. Yoro. Popular videos related to "Yoro Takeshi and Kohiyama Kenji's Insect Exhibition" are also exclusively streamed. Popular Video: [Let's Talk About Insect Love! A Conversation Between a 67-Year Age Gap] Yoro Takeshi x Katahira Yoi ("Insect Exhibition" Ambassador) https://que.dailyshincho.jp/node/18019/?ctx=series:499

E-books

Within Shincho QUE, all seven titles in the "Wall" series, including Yoro Takeshi's mega-bestseller "The Wall of Fools," will be offered for a limited time for unlimited reading. "The Wall of Death" will be available for unlimited reading starting July 1.

Click here for unlimited e-book reading!

Text Articles New Arrivals: Yoro Takeshi and Shiono Nanami Discuss AI: "Where Will Humans Go from Here?" https://que.dailyshincho.jp/node/19518/

Author Yoro Takeshi and Shiono Nanami, both born in 1937 and the same age, held a dialogue in "Shukan Shincho" magazine to commemorate the release of their respective new books in 2018. They discussed their works, their "past journeys," and even AI, which was already a hot topic at the time. This is a reprint of their valuable exchange, bringing together the wisdom of two great minds.

[Broadcast Information]

Prof. Yoro's discussions on "living and dying" from works such as "The Wall of Death" and "The Wall of Life" will be broadcast on NHK Special next month.

NHK Special "My Final Moments: 'Life and Death' as Seen by Yoro Takeshi"

- Sunday, July 5, 9:00 PM - NHK General (also broadcast simultaneously on NHK World Premium)

- Saturday, July 11, 4:00 PM - NHK General

*Simultaneous streaming on NHK ONE, free catch-up streaming for one week, and streaming for one year on NHK On Demand are available.

[Exhibition Information]

"Yoro Takeshi and Kohiyama Kenji's Insect Exhibition - Look, Feel, and Think -"

- Venue: Toyota City Museum - Dates: Saturday, July 11, 2026 - Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - Opening Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Last admission 5:00 PM) - Admission: Adults ¥1,500 (¥1,300), High School/University Students ¥1,300 (¥1,100)

*Free Admission for: Junior high school students and younger, high school students residing or attending school in Toyota City, residents of Toyota City aged 70 and over, and holders of disability certificates, etc.

*Proof of identity is required for free admission.

*Prices in parentheses are for groups of 20 or more.

*Permanent exhibition can also be viewed (valid for the day of visit). At the Toyota venue, an original project by the Toyota City Museum will feature an insect specimen display corner created in collaboration with museum staff and visitors.

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