Theoretical Publishing Company will release "The Secret Place in the Kosoado Forest" on October 18, 2024. The new book commemorates the 30th anniversary with a heartwarming story. image 1

Information on the release of "The Secret Place in the Kosado

Forest" Theoretical Publishing Co. will release Jun Okada's latest work, "The Secret Place in the Kosado Forest" on October 18, 2024.

The 30th

anniversary of the "Tales from the Sacred Forest" series

The "Tales from the Sacred Forest" series is a popular series by Jun Okada, and is celebrating its 30th anniversary in Japan. The series is a collection of short stories depicting mysterious events and discoveries hidden in quiet days as special events in the heart. To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the series, a new work, "The Secret Place in the Kosoado Forest," will be released as a sister volume.

Event Information

Events are scheduled to commemorate the 30th anniversary and the release of the new work: on October 25, a talk event and reading session will be held at the Kochanfor Tsukuba store in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture. This will be followed by a Jun Okada signing event at the Maruzen Marunouchi main store in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on October 26. These events are a great opportunity to reacquaint yourself with the series.

About Jun Okada

Jun Okada was born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1947. After graduating from Kobe University's Faculty of Education with a degree in fine arts, he worked as an elementary school arts teacher for 38 years before making his debut as an author. He has won numerous literary awards and continues to be highly regarded in the world of children's literature. The "Tales from the Forest of the Sacred Heart" series is loved by many readers for its fascinating stories.

Product Details

"The Secret Place in the Kosado Forest" is B5 size, hardcover, 127 pages, priced at 1,650 yen (tax included).



Theoretical Publishing Co. will release "The Secret Place in the Kosoado Forest" on October 18, 2024. The new book commemorates the 30th anniversary with a heartwarming story. image 2

Theoretical Publishing Co. will release "The Secret Place in the Kosoado Forest" on October 18, 2024. The new book commemorates the 30th anniversary with a heartwarming story. image 3