Author of "Kobikicho no Adauchi" Pens a Meiji-Era Human Drama and Ghost Story: New Novel "Meguru Ito: A Meiji Romance Ghost Story" by Naoki Prize Winner Sayako Nagai to be Released!
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Naoki Prize-winning author Sayako Nagai's latest novel, "Meguru Ito: A Meiji Romance Ghost Story," will be released on May 20, 2026. The story is a human-interest mystery set in Meiji-era Tokyo, following an unlikely pair—a university student who can see ghosts and a nobleman's son passionate about spiritual research—as they solve mysterious incidents.
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- Q: What is the title of Sayako Nagai's new book?
- A: The new book is titled 'Meguru Ito: Meiji Roman Reiitan' (めぐる糸 明治浪漫霊異譚).
- Q: Who is the author, Sayako Nagai?
- A: Sayako Nagai is a Japanese author who won the 169th Naoki Prize and the 36th Yamamoto Shugoro Prize for her novel 'Kobikicho no Adauchi'.
- Q: What is the plot of the new novel?
- A: Set in 1906 Tokyo, the story follows Keigo Saiki, a university student who can see ghosts, and Masachika Rengyoji, a nobleman's son passionate about spiritual research, as they team up to investigate mysterious incidents.
- Q: When will the book be released?
- A: The book is scheduled for release on May 20, 2026.
- Q: What are the key attractions of this novel?
- A: The novel combines the popular 'Meiji era x ghost story' theme, the author's renowned skill in depicting human drama, and the appeal of a 'buddy mystery' with two contrasting protagonists.