Satoshi Yagisawa (八木沢 里志, born 1977) is a Japanese author. He is best known for his debut novel, Days at the Morisaki Bookshop, which became an international bestseller and was adapted into a film.
Early life Satoshi Yagisawa was born in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, in 1977. He graduated from Nihon University's College of Art. Prior to his success as a novelist, Yagisawa worked various jobs.
Literary career In 2009, Yagisawa won the Chiyoda Literature Prize for his story Morisaki Shoten no Hibi (Days at the Morisaki Bookshop). Set in the Kanda-Jinbōchō district of Tokyo, known for its high concentration of second-hand bookstores, the novel follows a young woman named Takako who moves into her uncle's bookshop following a difficult breakup. Yagisawa has stated that he does not follow literary trends, preferring to write stories that focus on the "small happinesses" of daily life and human connection.
The novel's success led to a 2010 film adaptation directed by Asako Hyuga. Though originally published over a decade prior, the book gained significant global popularity in the 2020s through social media platforms like BookTok, leading to translations in over twenty languages.
Personal life Yagisawa's writing is often informed by his personal experiences. He lives a slow life with his wife and cat and gets inspiration from the tiny changes in the world and his own mood.
Works
+TitleOriginal Release DateEnglish Release DateDays at the Morisaki Bookshop 森崎書店の日々
Morisaki Shoten no HibiSeptember 07, 2010 978-4094085457July 4, 2023 978-0063278677More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop 続・森崎書店の日々
Zoku Morisaki Shoten no HibiDecember 06, 2011 978-4094086720July 2, 2024 978-0063278714Days at the Torunka Café 純喫茶トルンカ
Junkissa TorunkaNovember 01, 2013 978-4198937669November 4, 2025 978-0063445857More Days at the Torunka Café: The Scent of Happiness しあわせの香り 純喫茶トルンカ
Shiawase no Kaori Junkissa TorunkaFebruary 06, 2015 978-419893915130 July, 2026 978-0063445895きみと暮らせば Kimi to KurasebaDecember 03, 2015 978-4198940508純喫茶トルンカ 新装版 Junkissa Torunka ShinsoubanJune 08, 2022 978-4198947514しあわせの香り 純喫茶トルンカ 新装版 Shiawase no Kaori Junkissa Torunka ShinsoubanJanuary 12, 2023 978-4198948153きみと暮らせば 新装版 Kimi to Kuraseba ShinsoubanMay 12, 2023 978-4198948542眠れぬ夜のご褒美（アンソロジー） Nemurenu Yoru no Gohoubi (Ansorojii)July 04, 2024 978-4591182260純喫茶トルンカ 最高の一杯 Junkissa Torunka Saikou no IppaiOctober 11, 2024 978-4198949709新装版 森崎書店の日々 Shinsouban Morisaki Shoten no HibiOctober 29, 2025 978-4093867658新装版 続・森崎書店の日々 Shinsouban Zoku Morisaki Shoten no HibiNovember 26, 2025 978-4093867665
References
External links
Works by Satoshi Yagisawa at Open Library