New Representative Work 'Koukun' by Nahoko Uehashi to be Released in Paperback

• Bungeishunju Ltd. to release the first and second volumes of Nahoko Uehashi's 'Koukun' on September 4th, a grand fantasy novel exploring scent and communication in a unique world.
• Nahoko Uehashi, known for 'Moribito' and 'The Deer King,' presents 'Koukun,' a tale of Aisha with extraordinary olfactory senses in the Umarl Empire, unveiling the mystery of 'Oare rice.'
• 'Koukun' by Nahoko Uehashi, winner of the International Andersen Award, captivates readers with a narrative of scent's power and Aisha's choices in a world intertwined by fragrance.

The publishing company Bungeishunju Ltd. will release the first and second volumes (out of four) of the new representative work 'Koukun' by author Nahoko Uehashi on September 4th. Nahoko Uehashi is known for works such as the 'Moribito' series, which was adapted into a drama by NHK, the award-winning 'The Deer King,' and 'The Beast Player.

' 'Koukun' is a grand fantasy novel by Nahoko Uehashi, who won the International Andersen Award in 2014, loved by readers worldwide. The story revolves around Aisha, a 15-year-old girl with exceptional olfactory senses, living in the Umarl Empire. The narrative explores the power of scent and the communication between plants and insects.

The novel delves into the mystery of the miraculous rice 'Oare rice' brought by the first 'Koukun' from the 'God's Land.' The paperback version will be released in four volumes, with volumes 1 and 2 on September 4th, volume 3 on November 6th, and volume 4 on December 4th. The story unfolds a world connected by scent and the choices Aisha makes in this intricate network.