Kenshi Hirokane, Creator of 'Kacho Shima Kosaku,' Offers Advice! New Book 'Do I Still Have to Work? Work Power to Thrive Even After 60' Featuring Original Cover Illustration to Be Released on May 29. Revealing Secrets to Working in the 100-Year Life Era!

Shufu to Seikatsusha Co., Ltd. will release 'Do I Still Have to Work? Work Power to Thrive Even After 60' (authored by Kenshi Hirokane) on Friday, May 29, 2026.

This book is a work-style essay by Kenshi Hirokane, author of the 'Kacho Shima Kosaku' and 'Tasogare Ryuseigun' series, aimed at male businessmen in their 50s and 60s. It introduces the necessary know-how for those who have no choice but to work actively even after retirement, as well as 'Hirokane-style health methods' for building physical and mental strength to continue working for a long time. It is a book that specifically explains the importance of maintaining a youthful appearance, based on his own experience.

[Contents of this book (Table of Contents)]

Introduction

Thinking of 'quitting work' after 60 is a waste!

● Shima Kosaku also declares 'lifelong active'

● Enjoying freedom under the name of 'self-responsibility'

● Creating your own timeline and fulfilling old dreams

● If you're hesitant, take a step forward

● Becoming aware of 'remaining time'

Chapter 1: Methods for staying active throughout life

● Enjoy everything

● Rekindle work engagement

● How to find a job: double cropping and intercropping

● First, participate in joint company briefings and seminars

● Jobs that prioritize purpose in life

● Don't prioritize your own interests first

● Try earning as a senior influencer

● Effectively utilize AI

Chapter 2: Tips for information gathering

● Benefits of acquiring information gathering skills

● Gathering information with TV while doing other things

● Communication is also important for information gathering

● Don't frequent the same places too much; seek stimulation from new discoveries

● Effectively utilize voice recorders

● How to make use of information

● Movie watching enhances mental fulfillment. Recommended movies for those over 60

Chapter 3: Effectively combining analog and digital

● Write schedules by hand on a calendar

● Master your smartphone

● Effectively utilize SNS like LINE and Instagram

● Determine the time required for tasks and prioritize what needs to be done

● Manage time with a wristwatch

● Night routine: 1/3 bottle of wine

Chapter 4: To become good at navigating the world

● To become an indispensable person at work

● Characteristics of people who are active in work even after 65

● Those who don't want to become 'old fogeys' should be flexible

● The way to not be disliked is 'don't argue'

● Don't be suspicious: 'It's not my business'

● The secret to being trusted is to lose a little to gain a lot

● Rejoice in others' happiness

● Develop listening skills

● The more fruitful the rice plant, the lower it bows

● Maintaining a youthful appearance is also necessary to continue working

● Develop the ability to consistently meet deadlines

● If you want to fulfill your dreams, your wife's understanding and cooperation are necessary

Chapter 5: Health methods for long-term work

● Build enough stamina to continue working late

● A quick morning bath for a refreshing feeling! Bath salts are a must

● Stretching and squats for youthful vitality!

● 'Active rest' to remove body rust and fatigue

● Golf can be played even in your 80s and is anti-aging

● Sometimes use supplements

● 'Slightly chubby' is the secret to health and longevity

● A 'pleasantly difficult' way of life is a blessed life

● When tired, rest without pushing yourself

● Create digital detox days

● Regulate the autonomic nervous system to eliminate 'vague' ailments

● Suppress irritation and anger

● For nervous excitement and tension, drink mineral water

● If you want to live long, have ulterior motives

● The secret to youth is 'challenge and busy movement'

Chapter 6: Men, enter the kitchen

● Pay attention to diet for anti-aging

● Cooking is brain training

● Health management starts with diet

● Daily cooking should be simple

● Easy and delicious! Hirokane-style simple recipes even for cooking beginners

Conclusion

After retirement, discard pride and make a new start

● The spirit of 'it's okay' even if not necessary

● Financial anxiety always follows, no matter how much you save

● Find something you can be absorbed in until you die

● How to forget well

● Accepting aging is cool!

[E-book version benefits]

As a purchase benefit for the e-book version, you can watch a valuable video of author Kenshi Hirokane's work site and interview.

[Author Profile]

Kenshi Hirokane

Born on September 9, 1947, in Yamaguchi Prefecture. After graduating from Waseda University Faculty of Law and working at Matsushita Electric Industrial (now Panasonic), he debuted as a manga artist in 1974 with 'Kaze Kaoru.' Since then, he has created hit works such as the 'Shima Kosaku' series, 'Ningen Kosaten,' 'Hello Harinezumi,' 'Kaji Ryusuke no Gi,' and 'Tasogare Ryuseigun.' He received the Shogakukan Manga Award for 'Ningen Kosaten,' the Kodansha Manga Award for 'Kacho Shima Kosaku,' and the Manga Division Excellence Award at the Agency for Cultural Affairs Media Arts Festival and the Japan Cartoonists Association Award Grand Prize for 'Tasogare Ryuseigun.' He received the Medal with Purple Ribbon in 2007. He is currently serializing 'Shagai Torishimariyaku Shima Kosaku' and 'Tasogare Ryuseigun.' He has also written many books other than manga.