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Ayumi Uesaka is a poet and writer who has attracted much attention from readers of all ages, having made a stunning debut with her collection of poems, "I Want to Be Popular So Much I'll Die in a Nursing Home" (Shoshi Kankanbo), and whose first collection of essays, "Don't Write Earth as Star (hereafter referred to as "#ChikyuHoshi")" (Bungeishunju), has been reprinted a year after its release.

On Wednesday, November 26th, the first anniversary of the publication of "#ChikyuHoshi," Uesaka's close friends, poet Maho Okamoto and multi-talented talent Pointy Saeki, will gather in Shibuya.

Daily work, health, relationships, and the joys and pains of creativity.

How will these three people, who have lived their lives relying on words despite the harsh reality, survive in this era?

With the keywords "frankness x survival strategy," we will engage in honest talk that you can only hear here.

Furthermore, the three artists, who have developed their own unique styles of expression, will introduce the book that changed the way they see the world, which was the starting point of their creative endeavors. Through the act of reading that lies behind their creations, we will trace the roots of their thinking.

I can't rest properly, I'm not getting rewarded, but I can't quit.

For those who still choose to create despite this reality.

We bring you real words to help you survive these chaotic times, right here in Shibuya.

On the day, each speaker's book and related goods will be on sale, and there will also be a signing session.

After the talk, there will be time to communicate directly with the speakers.

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■ Date and time: Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 19:00-21:00 (Doors open 18:00-)
■ Venue: SHIBUYA CAST Space (1-23-21 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo [MAP])
■ Ticket prices:
① General Participation: 2,200 yen (tax included/one drink included)
② SHIBUYA CAST Members' Special Offer: 1,650 yen (tax included/one drink included)
*Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, so please apply early.
*If you are a SHIBUYA CAST member, please be sure to fill in your affiliation when applying.

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Ayumi Uesaka
Poet and writer. Debuted in 2022 with "I Want to Die in a Nursing Home." Other works include "Don't Write Earth as 'Star'" and "We May Not Be Friends" (co-authored). Host of the podcast "Don't Live Carefully Before Me."

X｜@aymuesk　Podcast｜https://open.spotify.com/show/3sPGEXpPpLhl79fYfr0mbk

Maho Okamoto
Poet and writer. Born in 1989 in Kochi Prefecture. Her poetry collections include "Water Bus to Asakusa" and "Bright Bouquet" (both published by Nanarokusha). She also wrote a zine called "Days of Jumping Sideways" about her life split between Tokyo and Kochi, and her dual career as a company employee and writer. Her latest publication is "Lightning and Blessings: Tanka and Essays Lived by What You Love" (published by Asahi Shimbun Publications).

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Saeki Pointy
Multi-talented. Born in Tokyo in 1993. After graduating from the School of Culture, Media and Society at Waseda University, he worked as a manga editor before going independent in 2017 and starting his career as a dirty talk YouTuber. In 2018, he opened Japan's first members-only "Dirty Talk Bar" (now closed). Since July 2012, he has been broadcasting "Saeki Pointy's Live Free Radio!" as a podcast. He began his acting career in 2025. His charm point is his big smile!

X｜＠saekipointy　YouTube｜youtube.com/@saekipointytv
Podcast｜https://open.spotify.com/show/3VFN0WlSL775nmcl2QR4ot

About the book

"Don't write 'Earth' and read it as 'Star'"

Author: Ayumi Uesaka
Cover design: Tonda Hayashi Ran
Publisher: Bungeishunju Ltd.
Release date: November 26, 2024
Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
Format: 46-size paperback with cover / 192 pages ISBN: 978-4-16-391922-5

■Author's comment (excerpt from the "Afterword")

I always wondered why school didn't teach me the truth. Why did I have to solve for the value of x now? Why did the room freeze for a moment when I spoke up? Why was I born into this family in this part of the world? No one could give me real answers to those questions.

It took me nearly 30 years to get a general understanding of how the world and society work, and how to survive based on my own nature. It was a long time. If only I had learned these things in school, I wouldn't have had to worry so much. So in this book I've written about a lot of things that I wish I had known back then, things that aren't taught in school.

What I always wanted to know back then wasn't "how to improve my school grades," "how to earn 10 million yen a year," or "how to become a beautiful and lovable person," but "how to somehow survive in this terrible world."

▷Notes

・As a general rule, we do not accept cancellations due to customer convenience.
・Recording or recording the event is prohibited. Thank you for your cooperation.
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SHIBUYA CAST x Shibuya Publishing & Booksellers
「WORK & BOOKS SHIBUYA」 
- Having a good book nearby helps you do good work.-

A project by SHIBUYA CAST./ SHIBUYA CAST, a creative hub that inspires new ideas and businesses in the Miyashita-cho area, and SHIBUYA PUBLISHING & BOOKSELLERS (SPBS), a bookstore in Oku-Shibuya.

With the theme of "Books x City x Work Style",
This is a talk series that invites a variety of guests to create an exchange of knowledge.

The city of Shibuya offers hints for work and creativity.
This event will be the first of its kind.

Visual Design
Illustration：Nogami
Art Direction：Sonoka Sagara

Planning and management: SHIBUYA PUBLISHING & BOOKSELLERS

Organizer: SHIBUYA CAST (Tokyu Corporation)

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