Araebisu Writing Course * A course to learn about Iwate's literature. Instructor: Riki Michimata [Now accepting applications]

Iwate Prefecture has produced an exceptionally large number of writers, a rarity in Japan.
Where does that secret lie…?
This course will unravel the mysteries of "Iwate, the Land of Literature."
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This course consists of two lectures plus one optional special session.
Anyone interested in the literary scene in Iwate, or anyone who would like to hear directly from authors, is welcome to attend.

This is also recommended for university students majoring in literature. Please feel free to join us.
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[Lecturer] Riki Michimata

Screenwriter. Born in Tono City, Iwate Prefecture in 1961. Graduated from the Department of Film and Video at Osaka University of Arts. In addition to writing screenplays for television, radio, theater, and manga, he has authored and edited numerous books, including "Splendid! Morioka Literary Drama" (Araebisu), "Writers Who Loved Theater" (Bungei Shunju), "Nomura Kodō and Araebisu" (Bungei Shunju), "Pure Literature of Iwate" (Toyo Shoin), "Iwate, the Land of Literature" (Iwate Nippo), "The Way of Life of a Writer" (Gendaishokan), and "The Era When Writers Were Stars: Forty-Five Years of Bunshun Literary Drama" (Gendaishokan).
In 2018, she received the Special Award at the 31st Regional Publishing Culture Achievement Awards, and in 2017, she received the Iwate Prefecture Arts Award. In 2020, she received the 2019 Iwate Prefecture Governor's Special Commendation for Lifestyle and Culture. She is a member of the Japan Writers' Association, the Mystery Writers of Japan, the Japan Scriptwriters Guild, and the Japan Broadcasting Writers Association. She lives in Morioka City.
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【schedule】
① November 7th (Sat) Guest artist: Jun Saito ② November 21st (Sat) Guest artist: Sachiko Kashiwaba *A special lecture will be held for those who wish to attend after both sessions are completed. (Early December)

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[Time] 13:30 – 15:30

[Course Fee] 3,000 yen (payable at the first session)

[Capacity] 20 people

[Application Deadline] October 30th (Friday)

[Applications and Inquiries] Kodo Nomura & Araebisu Memorial Museum Tel: 019-676-6896 / Fax: 019-676-6897 / info@kodo-araebisu.jp