# Japanese creative industry releases

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-creative-industry-releases
> Updated: 2026-09-30T01:35:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In September 2026, several Japanese creative professionals released new works. Actor Shizumi Ishikawa launched her first photobook, ‘MONOLOGUE’, published by Tokyo News Service, which she described as a ‘self-introduction’ capturing her transition into her twenties.

Later in the month, author Kanako Nishi released her first major novel in five years, titled ‘Kizumono’, published by Shogakukan. The character-driven ensemble piece has received endorsements from various public figures and praise from bookstore employees across Japan.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Kanako Nishi releases new novel ‘Kizumono’

Author Kanako Nishi released her first long-form novel in five years, ‘Kizumono’, on September 30, 2026, published by Shogakukan.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kanako-nishi-releases-new-novel-kizumono

### 2026-09-06: Shizumi Ishikawa releases first photobook ‘MONOLOGUE’

Actor Shizumi Ishikawa celebrated the release of her first photobook, ‘MONOLOGUE’, at a press event, describing the work as a cinematic self-introduction capturing her transition into her twenties.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shizumi-ishikawa-releases-first-photobook-monologue

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