The Spring 2026 issue of KOTOBA focuses on the special theme “Reading Habits of Remarkable People.”

In an era where words constantly flow through social media, this issue revisits the act of reading books slowly and thoughtfully. Through essays, interviews, and discussions, writers, scholars, and public figures explore how reading shapes knowledge, perspective, and personal growth.

Feature Theme

Reading Habits of Influential Thinkers

How do people read books today?
This issue explores different reading styles, philosophies, and the evolving relationship between readers and books.

📚 Main Sections

Part 1 – How Do We Read Books?

• Akira Ikegami – Reading that remains useful 30 years later

• Tatsuru Uchida × Kentaro Iwata – The pleasure of reading

• Shigeru Ishiba – Reading and the fear of ignorance

• Anne Watanabe – Travel, literature, and inspiration

• Yusuke Kakuhata – The joy of unexpected perspectives through reading

Part 2 – Places of Books & Reading

• A discussion on the famous book district Jimbocho

• Essays about how people connect through books and reading spaces

Part 3 – How Reading Changes Us

Topics include:

• The future of personal libraries

• Reading as an intellectual investment

• Paper books vs. e-books from the perspective of cognitive science

• The diversity of reading experiences

• The rise of audiobook culture

📚 Additional Content

Special interviews, serialized essays, and columns on literature, science, history, film, and culture from various writers and researchers.

📖 Product Details

• Publisher: Shueisha

• Release Date: March 6, 2026

• Language: Japanese

• Pages: 166 pages

• Format: Magazine

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