[Eien no Mishima Yukio] (by Shigyo Sosyu, published by Jitsugyo no Nihonsha, ¥2,530 (tax included),
Scheduled to be released on Jan. 14, 2025 or later. 450 pages ISBN:978-4-408-65121-7)

　In commemoration of the centenary of Mishima’s birth, Jitsugyo no Nihonsha is publishing a literary essay entitled [Eien no Mishima Yukio], newly written by Shigyo Sosyu, with whom Mishima had a close relationship during the last four years of his life. Although his interaction with Mishima Yukio has been introduced in fragmentary form in his previous works, this time, in commemoration of the centenary of his birth, it will be a definitive compilation of the entire literary discussion exchanged between Mishima and Sosyu over 55 years ago. In addition, the great mythological and civilizational meanings hidden in Mishima’s literature, his way of life, and his death will be unraveled by Shigyo Sosyu, who directly exchanged literary discussions with Mishima.

　More than half a century has passed since Mishima’s self-determined death, and as Mishima predicted, Japan, the world, and all of humanity are facing a critical situation. By examining Mishima’s literature, we are reminded that each of us must bear the cross to survive in the coming civilization.

　Shigyo Sosyu introducing “Eien no Mishima Yukio” YouTube here

　The book includes a special contribution by author and Professor Emeritus of Tsukuba University, Mr. Takemoto Tadao, entitled “Kajitsu Retsuretsu (The Fierce Summer Days),” as well as an essay by literary critic Mr. Tomioka Koichiro entitled “Kyusai no Shumatsu-ron e (Towards an Eschatology of Salvation).” The book will be delivered in a one and only binding that is penetrated with Mishima’s aesthetics and soul, designed by Mr. Mitobe Isao, a direct disciple of the late Mr. Kikuchi Nobuyoshi, a leading expert on bookbinding. The book is scheduled to go on sale from January 14, 2025 onwards. (¥2,530 (tax included) ISBN:978-4-408-65121-7, 450 pages)

“This book is a record of a dialogue between two pure souls, and the literary theory that develops from it.”
　　　――from Special contribution “Kajitsu Retsuretsu (The Fierce Summer Days).” By Takemoto Tadao
“I have read many essays on Mishima Yukio, but this is the first book that I have read with profound impact and shiver.”
　　　――from Commentary “Kyusai no Shumatsu-ron (Towards and Eschatology of Salvation)” by Tomioka Koichiro

Introduction: Wasureenu Hibi (Unforgettable Days)
Chapter 1:Fujyori e no Katsubou (Aspiration for Absurdity)──Kyusai no Keijijyogaku (Metaphysics of Salvation)
Chapter 2: The Susano no Genjyo (Emergence of Susanoo)──Shinwa no chijyo-teki tenkai (The Earthly Development of Myth)
Chapter 3: Girisha-teki Seiro (Greek Clear Serenity)──Jiyu eno Katsubou (Aspiration for Freedom)
Chapter 4: Apollon no Miko (The Pythoness of Apollo )──Tsuki no Sabaku (Moon Desert)
Chapter 5: Akogare ni Shisu (Die in Aspiration)──Sei to Shi no Hazamade (The Threshold between Life and Death)
Chapter 6: Rennketsu no Shijyo ( The Poetic Sentiment of Love Forfeit──Oyoumei Shoyo (Wang Yangming Ramble)
Chapter 7: Han-bungaku e no Michi (The Path to Anti-Literature)──Kyomu no Souzo (The Creation of Nothingness)
Chapter 8: Jinrui no Syumatsu (The End of Humanity)──Bungaku ni okeru Shumatsu-ron (Eschatology in Literature)
The Last Chapter: Sono Saigo no Kotoba (The Final Words)

Special contribution “Kajitsu Retsuretsu (The Fierce Summer Days)” by Takemoto Tadao
Commentary “Kyusai no Shumatsu-ron e (Towards an Eschatology of Salvation” by Tomioka Koichiro

Complete with endnotes, annotations, references, and an index, this is a definitive book that traces the testimony of Mishima Yukio in his final years.
　“This book is filled with the nakedness of the soul of a writer and a young man. It can be said to be a fierce time created by literature. It can also be said to be the limpid time created by “Hagakure”. The “dialogue” of “youth” filtered through the sanctuary of memory has now been revived in this world.”
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　――― Shigyo Sosyu [Eien no Mishima Yukio] from the introduction

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MishimaYukio Centenary Commemorative Gathering
Shigyo Sosyu will be speaking at the commemorative gathering as follows. The book [Eien no Mishima Yukio] will be on sale at the venue prior to the event.
※Event will be broadcast live on Channel Sakura, and a recording will be made available after the event.

Date and time: Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 2:00 p.m. (doors open at 1:30 p.m.)
Place: Seiryo Kaikan Main Hall (2-16-2 Nagata-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
Program: MC: Eri Muramatsu
[Shomotsu no Kawa (The River of Books)] Tomioka Koichiro: Literature and Itinerancy. A Writer Who Develops Even After Death.
[Kodo no Kawa (River of Action)] Shigyo Sosyu: The significance of self-determined death as the last ‘action’ and the thought of Bushido.
[Nikutai no Kawa (The River of the Body)] Sato Hideaki: What we can see from a collection of sports essays.
[Engeki no Kawa (The River of Theater)] Muramatsu Eiko・Miyamoto Amon: Through the performance of Mishima’s works
※The program is subject to change without notice.
Admission: ¥2,000
※If you wish to attend, please come directly to the venue on the above date and time and pay the participation fee on site.
※Please note that if the venue is full on the day of the event, admission may be restricted.
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