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Three Mephisto Prize Winners' Special Talk is now available on YouTube!

A special talk about novel writing has been released on YouTube, featuring three Mephisto Prize-winning authors (Mr. Mitsufumi Asagure, Mr. Kenji Kuroda, and Ryusui Seiryoin.)

Special Talk Between Mr. Tomoya Sakurada and Ryusui Seiryoin appeared on YouTube!

Two special talks between Mr. Tomoya Sakurada, an award-winning mystery writer, and Ryusui Seiryoin has been uploaded onto YouTube!

Ryusui Seiryoin interview appeared on the KUMON now website.

Ryusui Seiryoin talked about his childhood and his writing activities in his interviews on the KUMON now website. (Thanks to the valuable support of our readers, the interview took the first place in the traffic ranking of the KUMON now website.)

Ryusui Seiryoin interview appeared on the KUMON now website.

>> The first part      >> The second part

Ryusui Seiryoin appeared in "NHK Radio English Conversation" February 2024 issue!

Ryusui Seiryoin talked about effective learning methods in the interview. Also, his translation works of "Warlords in the Sengoku period" in "NHK Radio English Conversation" were serialized for three years from the April 2021 issue to the March 2024 issue.

NHK Radio English Conversation February 2024
>> "NHK Radio English Conversation" February 2024(Amazon.co.jp)

A special web page for the 2nd Bible Essay Contest is available!

A special web page for the 2nd Bible Essay Contest, held in Ginza Church, Tokyo, on January 27th 2024, has been opened! The full text of the winning essays, the essay review, photos from the day, and video footage of a special talk between Ms. Amari Hayashi and Ryusui Seiryoin are on the page!

the 2nd Bible Essay Contest Ms. Amari Hayashi and Ryusui Seiryoin
>> the 2nd Bible Essay Contest

(Digest version)

Special Talk Between Ms. Amari Hayashi and Ryusui Seiryoin appeared on YouTube!

The digest version of the special talk held on March 18, 2023, featuring Ms. Amari Hayashi and Ryusui Seiryoin, has been uploaded onto YouTube!

The footage of "Cast Party 2023" has been uploaded onto YouTube!

The recorded footage of "Cast Party 2023", held as an online event on December 17th 2023, has been uploaded onto YouTube!

"Three Middle-Aged Men of the East" has started!

The YouTube talk show "Three Middle-Aged Men of the East" hosted by three Christians has started!

(Digest version)

Special Talk Between Mr. Kyosuke Tsumiki and Mr. Ryosuke Akizuki was held successfully!

To commemorate the conclusion of Mr. Kyosuke Tsumiki's "Urban Legend Detective" series and Mr. Ryosuke Akizuki's "The Gifted" series, the first online talk event featuring both authors was held successfully on October 22nd, 2023.

Talk Event featuring DarkL was held successfully at Horindo Shoten!

A talk session featuring the comedy duo "DarkL" and Mr. Rintaro Hamaguchi, including DarkL's comedy performance, took place at Horindo Shoten Takadanobaba branch on October 21st, 2023.

A special web page for the Bible Essay Contest is available!

A special web page for the 1st Bible Essay Contest, held in Ginza, Tokyo, on March 18th 2023, has been opened! The full text of the winning essays, the essay review, photos from the day, and video footage of a special talk between Ms. Amari Hayashi and Ryusui Seiryoin are on the page!

 the 1st Bible Essay Contest Ms. Amari Hayashi Ryusui Seiryoin

The footage of "Cast Party 2022" has been uploaded onto YouTube!

The recorded footage of "Cast Party 2022", held as an online event on December 25th 2022, has been uploaded onto YouTube!

Ryusui Seiryoin's interview is now available on the web and YouTube!

The three-part interview with Catholic author Ryusui Seiryoin Ryusui Seiryoin has appeared in "Christian Press Nikkan Kirisuto Shimbun"! (written in Japanese)

Ryusui talked about various topics including The BBB, Mori Hiroshi's works, Christianity, the Bible, etc.

Also, recorded footage of this interview is available on YouTube.

Ryusui Seiryoin's video interview is now available on YouTube!

Four long interviews with Ryusui Seiryoin about "Love and Hate Plays In the Bible" are now available on YouTube.

Ryusui talked about various topics including The BBB, Mori Hiroshi's works, Christianity, the Bible, etc.

"Gathering for 'Chara Net'" was held in Tokyo!

At 2:22 p.m. on February 22, 2022, the "Gathering for 'Chara Net'", which Ryusui Seiryoin had announced 18 years ago (February 2004), was held in Tokyo!

Gathering for 'Chara Net' At 2:22 p.m. on February 22, 2022

The footage of "Cast Party 2021" has been uploaded onto YouTube!

The recorded footage of "Cast Party 2021", held as an online event on December 12th 2021, has been uploaded onto YouTube!

Ryusui Seiryoin's essay has been posted on the web magazine "Thinker".

Ryusui Seiryoin's essay "10 Books for Familiarizing Yourself with the Bible without Knowledge" has been posted on the web magazine "Thinker". (Thanks to the valuable support of our readers, the essay took the first place in the traffic ranking of the web magazine.)

web magazine Thinker 10 Books for Familiarizing Yourself with the Bible without Knowledge Ryusui Seiryoin

Web magazine "Thinker" :  10 Books for Familiarizing Yourself with the Bible without Knowledge

web magazine Thinker 10 Books for Familiarizing Yourself with the Bible without Knowledge Ryusui Seiryoin

The footage of "Cast Party 2020" has been uploaded onto YouTube!

The recorded footage of "Cast Party 2020", held as The BBB's first online event on December 20th 2020, has been uploaded onto YouTube!

Special Talk Between Mr. Roy Nishizawa and Ryusui Seiryoin appeared on YouTube!

Two special talks between Mr. Roy Nishizawa (a.k.a. English Doctor) and Ryusui Seiryoin have been uploaded onto YouTube!

Click to watch the latter half of the special talk.

The advertisement for Ryusui Seiryoin's 79th book appeared in Mainichi Shimbun!

The advertisement for Ryusui Seiryoin's 79th book appeared in Mainichi Shimbun (on October 29th)! Mr. Hiro Maeda and Mr. Roy Nishizawa contributed their special messages exclusively for this advertisement!

The advertisement for Ryusui Seiryoin's 79th book appeared in Mainichi Shimbun

Special Talk Between Mr. Roy Nishizawa and Ryusui Seiryoin appeared on YouTube!

The recorded footage of the radio program that aired on Rainbow Town FM on October 10th 2020 is now available on YouTube!

The program was hosted by Mr. Roy Nishizawa (a.k.a. English Doctor), and Ryusui Seiryoin appeared in it as a guest.

Special Talk Between Mr. Hiro Maeda and Ryusui Seiryoin appeared on YouTube.

A special talk between Mr. Hiro Maeda, one of the most popular TOEIC teachers in Japan, and Ryusui Seiryoin has been uploaded onto YouTube!

Seminar on English learning was held successfully at Horindo Shoten!

A seminar on English learning was held at Horindo Shoten Takadanobaba branch in Tokyo on February 14th, 2020.

The handout can be downloaded by clicking the button below.

A seminar on English learning was held at Horindo Shoten Takadanobaba branch in Tokyo on February 14th, 2020. Ryusui Seiryoin PDF Download

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The footage of a special talk event has been uploaded onto YouTube!

The recorded footage of Ryusui Seiryoin special talk event, held in Tokyo on December 22nd 2019, has been uploaded onto YouTube! The event featured his 78th book and various topics including The BBB.

The next event might be held in YOUR country, if the number of readers increases there. Thank you so much for your continuous support!

We have uploaded the recording of author reading five stories onto YouTube!

The recording of the author reading five stories from Ryusui Seiryoin's 77th book has been uploaded onto YouTube!

The footage of an event in Nagasaki has been uploaded onto YouTube!

The recorded footage of an event held on June 8th (2019) in Ohmura City, Nagasaki Prefecture, has been uploaded onto YouTube! This event featured Sumitada Ohmura, the first Christian warlord in the Japanese history.

The next event might be held in YOUR country, if the number of readers increases there. Thank you so much for your continuous support.

Seminar on English learning was held successfully at Gentosha University!

A seminar on English learning was held at Gentosha University in Tokyo on April 19th, 2019.

The handout can be downloaded by clicking the button below.

A seminar on English learning was held at Gentosha University in Tokyo on April 19th, 2019. Ryusui Seiryoin PDF Download

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Ryusui Seiryoin appeared on "Life Update UNLIMITED", an online interview magazine!

Ryusui Seiryoin appeared on "Life Update UNLIMITED", an online interview magazine, and talked about The BBB and his works.

Ryusui Seiryoin Life Update UNLIMITED  online interview magazine The BBB
>> Life Update UNLIMITED

Ryusui Seiryoin contributed an article to the Rekishi Kaido magazine (March 6, 2019 issue)!

Ryusui Seiryoin contributed an article featuring Luis Frois, a Portuguese missionary in the 16th century, to the Rekishi Kaido magazine (March 6, 2019 issue)!

the Rekishi Kaido magazine (March 6, 2019 issue) Ryusui Seiryoin Ken Watanabe
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The footage of an event held in Nagasaki has been uploaded onto YouTube!

The recorded footage of an event held on November 25th (2018) in Ohmura City, Nagasaki Prefecture, has been uploaded onto YouTube! This event featured the Tensho embassy and Sumitada Ohmura, the first Christian warlord in the Japanese history.

The next event might be held in YOUR country, if the number of readers increases there. Thank you so much for your continuous support!

The footage of a lecture at Waseda University has been uploaded onto YouTube!

The recorded footage of a lecture, held at Waseda University on November 3rd 2018, has been uploaded onto YouTube! The lecturers were Ryusui Seiryoin and Kenichi Sobu from The BBB. The emcee was Mr. Fumi Wakabayashi (book reviewer).

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The event in Ohmura City was reported in Nagasaki Shimbun!

The event held on November 25th in Ohmura City, Nagasaki Prefecture, was reported in Nagasaki Shimbun (on December 1st)!

The event in Ohmura City was reported in Nagasaki Shimbun! Ryusui Seiryoin

"JAPAN" and "SUMITADA" were reviewed in Kobe Shimbun!

"JAPAN" and "SUMITADA", two historical novels by the same author (Ryusui Seiryoin), were favorably reviewed in Kobe Shimbun (on November 11th)!

JAPAN and SUMITADA Ryusui Seiryoin Kobe Shimbun

The event featuring "SUMTIADA" and "JAPAN" was held successfully in Tokyo!

The event featuring "SUMITADA" and "JAPAN", Ryusui Seiryoin's two new novels, was held in Tokyo on February 3rd, 2018.

Four movies in total. The handout can be downloaded by clicking the button below.

SUMITADA JAPAN Ryusui Seiryoin PDF Download

SUMITADA JAPAN Ryusui Seiryoin

SUMITADA JAPAN Ryusui Seiryoin

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Ryusui Seiryoin interview appeared in Katsukura, a Japanese quarterly magazine for novel lovers!

Ryusui Seiryoin talked about his two new novels and The BBB project.

Katsukura vol.25 2018 Winter

The rest of the article can be read in "Katsukura vol.25 2018 Winter"!

Cast Party 2017 was held successfully in Tokyo!

In commemoration of the 5th anniversary of The BBB, "Cast Party 2017", at which Casts and readers mingled, was held in Tokyo on November 25th, 2017.

Cast Party 2017 The BBB

Cast Party 2017 The BBB

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Cast Party 2017 The BBB

The recorded footage of "Yuru-radi" has been uploaded onto YouTube.

"Yuru-radi" is an online radio program, hosted by Mr. Hiro Maeda and Mr. Junnosuke Hamasaki (a.k.a. HUMMER), legendary TOEIC teachers in Japan. Ryusui Seiryoin has appeared in it and talked about The BBB and his own activities.

We have uploaded the recording of Cast Party 2016 onto YouTube!

We have uploaded the recording (172 minutes in total) of Cast Party 2016, the talks about The BBB in English, onto YouTube. Also, the text (eBook) and mp3 data of this recording can be downloaded for free from the related pages.

Cast Party 2016

If you are interested, please enjoy the talks as an audience of this virtual event.

The 20th Study Session of English Club was held successfully in Tokyo!

The 20th Study Session of English Club (hosted by Ryusui Seiryoin) was held in Tokyo on February 25th, 2017. (The 19th session in 2016 was not opened to the public.)

The 20th Study Session of English Club

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The Preview of the Movie "Girl recruit her God" was held successfully in Tokyo!

The Preview of the Movie "Girl recruits her God" (directed by Ami Sakurai) was held on January 15h, 2017.

The Preview of the Movie Girl recruit her God (directed by Ami Sakurai)

The Preview of the Movie Girl recruit her God (directed by Ami Sakurai)

The Preview of the Movie Girl recruit her God (directed by Ami Sakurai)

Promotion Movies for "Girl recruits her God" have been uploaded!

The trailer of "Girl recruits her God", a new romance film coming 2016 summer, has been uploaded on YouTube. Also, the promotion movie in which Ms. Ami Sakurai (the author) and Ryusui Seiryoin are talking about the film is available.

The 18th Study Session of English Club was held successfully in Tokyo!

The 18th Study Session of English Club (hosted by Ryusui Seiryoin) was held in Tokyo on February 27th, 2016.

The 18th Study Session of English Club

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"TOEIC COMIC" has been created!

Kai Chamberlain (Canadian Cartoonist) and Ryusui Seiryoin have created "TOEIC COMIC", another story of "Teriyaki Girls", for the PRESIDENT magazine! Also, Ryusui Seiryoin interview regarding TOEIC can be read in the magazine (available only in Japan).

We have uploaded the recording of Cast Party 2015 onto YouTube!

We have uploaded the recording (96 minutes in total) of Cast Party 2015, the talks about The BBB in English, onto YouTube. Also, the text (eBook) and mp3 data of this recording can be downloaded for free from the related pages.

Cast Party 2015

If you are interested, please enjoy the talks as an audience of this virtual event.

Ryusui Seiryoin wrote a TOEIC-related mystery story for the PRESIDENT magazine (September 14, 2015 issue)!

Ryusui Seiryoin wrote a TOEIC-related mystery story (in both English and Japanese) for the PRESIDENT magazine (September 14, 2015 issue).

the PRESIDENT magazine (April 13, 2015 issue)

The exclusive recording of the story got the first place in the Audio Podcast category of iTunes Store Japan.

Audio Podcast category of iTunes Store Japan

The 17th Study Session of English Club was held successfully in Tokyo!

The 17th Study Session of English Club (hosted by Ryusui Seiryoin) was held in Tokyo on August 29th, 2015.

The 17th Study Session of English Club

TOEI-Quiz

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Ryusui Seiryoin appeared in COURRiER JAPON (August 2015 issue)!

Ryusui Seiryoin appeared in COURRiER JAPON (August 2015 issue), a Japanese edition of Courrier International, and talked about his English learning methods.

COURRiER JAPON (August 2015 issue)

Ryusui Seiryoin appeared in the PRESIDENT magazine (April 13, 2015 issue)!

Ryusui Seiryoin talked about effective learning methods at each level of the TOEIC test.

the PRESIDENT magazine (April 13, 2015 issue)

Ryusui Seiryoin's seminar was held successfully in Tokyo!

Ryusui Seiryoin's seminar regarding English learning was held at Yaesu Book Center in Tokyo on March 13th, 2015.

Ryusui Seiryoin's seminar in Tokyo

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The 16th Study Session of English Club was held successfully in Tokyo!

The 16th Study Session of English Club (hosted by Ryusui Seiryoin) was held in Tokyo on February 28th, 2015.

The 16th Study Session of English Club

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Ryusui Seiryoin appeared in YouTube and talked about TOEIC test and English activities including The BBB.

Mr. Hiro Maeda and Mr. Junnosuke Hamasaki (a.k.a. HUMMER), legendary TOEIC teachers in Japan, have launched special talk series on YouTube. Ryusui Seiryoin has appeared in it at the first guest.

Cast Party with YOU (2014) was held successfully in Japan!

In commemoration of the 2nd anniversary of The BBB, Cast Part with YOU (2014), at which Casts and readers mingled, was held in Japan on December 7th, 2014.

Cast Party with YOU (2014)

Cast Party with YOU (2014)

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Ryusui Seiryoin appeared in the EUREKA (November 2014 issue), Japanese poetry and criticism magazine!

Ryusui Seiryoin in EUREKA (featuring Dr. MORI, Hiroshi) and talked with Mr. Mckoy Sugie, a Japanese literally critic.

EUREKA (featuring Dr. MORI, Hiroshi)

Ryusui Seiryoin appeared in the NIKKEI Trendy magazine (November 2014 issue)!

Ryusui Seiryoin talked about effective learning methods at each level of the TOEIC test.

the NIKKEI Trendy magazine (November 2014 issue)

The 15th Study Session of English Club was held successfully in Tokyo!

The 15th Study Session of English Club (hosted by Ryusui Seiryoin) was held in Tokyo on August 30th, 2014.

The 15th Study Session of English Club

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* Ryusui Seiryoin appeared in the website of ALC and talked about his method of learning English.

Ryusui Seiryoin interview appeared in Japacon TV (BS FUJI), a TV program featuring Japanese contents business.

Ryusui Seiryoin talked about some contents of The BBB and translation works regarding them. Because of the copyright, the TV picture cannot be posted here. Thank you for your understanding.

Japacon TV

Japacon TV (featuring the frontline of Japanese contents business) official Website: "Japanese fictions are now venturing to the whole world."

Japacon TV Twitter

Ryusui Seiryoin interview appeared in Katsukura, a Japanese quarterly magazine for novel lovers!

Ryusui Seiryoin talked about the TOEIC test and the future prospect of both The BBB project and his own works.

Katsukura

The rest of the article can be read in "Katsukura vol.11 2014 Summer"!

The 14th Study Session of English Club was held successfully in Tokyo!

The 14th Study Session of English Club (hosted by Ryusui Seiryoin) was held in Tokyo on February 22nd, 2014.

The 14th Study Session of English Club

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Cast Party with YOU was held successfully in Japan!

In commemoration of the 1st anniversary of The BBB, Cast Party with YOU (2013) , at which Casts and readers mingled, was held in Japan on December 14th, 2013.

Cast Party with YOU (2013)

Cast Party with YOU

Cast Party

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The 13th Study Session of English Club was held successfully in Tokyo!

The 13th Study Session of English Club (hosted by Ryusui Seiryoin) was held in Tokyo on August 25th, 2013.

The 13th Study Session of English Club

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The Book Reading Sessions of "Gupta in Wonderland" were held successfully in Japan!

The Book Reading Sessions of "Gupta in Wonderland" performed by Mr. Hiro Maeda and Ryusui Seiryoin were held in April 2013 in Japan's three major cities (Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka).

Gupta in Wonderland

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ALC Press Inc. created special pages within its website featuring its new book "Gupta in Wonderland".

The pages include event information and a special talk between co-authors of the book, Ryusui Seiryoin and Mr. Hiro Maeda (one of the most famous TOEIC teachers in Japan).

SPACE ALC

* This article had been posted on the website until July 10th, 2013.

The BBB's first event was held successfully in Japan!

The special event hosted by Japanese Literary Critic Mr. Mckoy Sugie, in which Ryusui Seiryoin talked about everything regarding the BBB in front of readers, was held in Japan on February 8th, 2013.

The Article in Excite News, Japanese Web media, on February 20th, 2013 "Japanese Novels Remain Unknown To The World" Ryusui Seiryoin leads the Japanese to English translation project "The BBB"

The special event hosted by Japanese Literary Critic Mr. Mckoy SugieSeiryoin's new challenge! What is the project "The BBB" ?

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The BBB appeared in Katsukura, a Japanese magazine for novel lovers!

A feature article regarding The BBB appeared in Katsukura, a Japanese magazine for novel lovers. Also, Ryusui Seiryoin joined its "Questionnaires to 54 popular novelists" and announced his newest book.

Katsukura

"Katsukura" Official WebSite http://katsukura.net/

The BBB appeared in Sankei Simbun!

Ryusui Seiryoin talked about "The BBB" project.

Sankei Simbun

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