[Event] Yu Tamura (Kirin) "New Edition Homeless Junior High School Student" Release Commemoration Event
\A masterpiece that is in the top 30 of Japan's best-selling books of all time, once again/
The best-selling novel with over 2.25 million copies in circulation has been completely renewed for the first time in 17 years! A talk show will be held to commemorate the release of the new edition of "Homeless Junior High School Student"
A book signing event and talk show with author Tamura Yutaka (Kirin).
Our special guest will be Yuzuru Kawai (Einstein).
The two, who are only one year apart in age and share the commonality of having experienced the same poor childhoods in the same era, talk extensively about money, family, and values that define happiness.
Even elementary and junior high school students who have not yet heard of "The Homeless Junior High School Student" should come and listen to the talk as a reference for their summer book report.
Adults who were engrossed in reading "Homeless Junior High School Student" back then will find themselves moved in a different way if they read it again now.
Limited to 50 people. Please come along to the first release event in 17 years.
■Date and time: July 25th (Thursday) 18:00 (doors open 17:40) - 19:00
■ Venue: ROPPONGI TSUTAYA BOOKS 2nd floor SHARE LOUNGE
■ Tickets: Talk show and book signing event participation ticket: 2,200 yen (including book price)
⇒Applications are now closed.
Hiroshi Tamura
In 2001, just two years after their formation, the group was still unknown but came in 5th place at the 1st M-1 Grand Prix, followed by 8th place in 2003 and 3rd place for three consecutive years from 2004 to 2006.
In 2007, he released his autobiographical novel "Homeless Junior High School Student" (published by Wani Books), which became a million-seller, selling over 2.25 million copies.
He also appears on variety shows as Kirin, and also runs his own basketball school, Kodobasu.
He has opened about 10 "Otobas" schools, mainly in the Kansai region. He is active in a wide range of fields, including acting and giving lectures to students.
Yuzuru Kawai
Comedian. Born November 28, 1980. In 2010, he formed the comedy duo "Einstein" with Naoki Inada.
In 2016, they won the first grand prize at the "1st Kamigata Manzai Association Awards," and in 2018, they won the Grand Prize at the "NHK Kamigata Manzai Contest."
In April 2020, he moved his base of operations to Tokyo, and in the same year launched Einstein's official YouTube channel, "YouTube Stein."
His hobbies are drinking and watching movies. His special skill is English.
