In accordance with Article 3 of the Articles of Incorporation of the Mogura News Agency General Incorporated Association, which will be described later, we will hold a reading party as follows.
1. Date: January 9, 2022 (Sunday) 13: 00-17: 00 (I don't care about the length of time. It's okay to finish earlier)
2. Location: On the internet (URL and others will be notified at a later date)
3. Work: "Secret meeting"
4. Language: Japanese in principle. However, since it will be an international Kobo-readers (there are readers of Mogura Communication Magazine (“MCM”) on continents other than African Continent and Australia), it doesn't matter what language you speak. I want you to convey your thoughts and passion on Abe Kobo's literature. Passion is conveyed beyond language difference.
5. Remarks:
(1) If you are somehow weak to speak in front of people and you can speak more positively if you drink alcohol, you may prepare alcohol and participate. If possible, I think Jack Daniel, which was a favorite whisky of Kobo Abe, would be good, but I'm not particular about it. The editorial department will prepare Jack Daniel to participate in this gathering.
(2) The reading party will be recorded as video and audio. I want to edit it and post it on the Mogura Communication Channel (existing on YouTube) as a video of about 1 hour. I will contact you later.
(3) If you don't want to be seen with your face, please wear a box and participate. As for how to make a box, there is a box making manual at the beginning of “The Box Man", so please use this. A box that only covers the head is OK. If the editorial department makes a special box for the head, we will share the production information with you by e-mail or on the MCM.
(4) We will contact you by e-mail or in the MCM regarding the details of the reading party.
(5) If you have any wishes regarding the Mogura Reading Club, please contact the editorial department. I would like to respond to fulfill your wishes as much as possible. Contact: eiya.iwata@gmail.com.
(6) MCM can be subscribed on the blog page at: https://abekobosplace.blogspot.com
[Mole News Agency’s Article 3 of the Articles of Incorporation]
(Purpose) Article 3
The purpose of this corporation is to honor the literature of Kobo Abe, and to contribute to that purpose, we will carry out the followings.
1. Issuance of mole communication magazine (monthly)
2. Founding of the Mogura Literary Award
3. Holding a reading party
4. Holding lecture or session
5. Establishment of Abe Kobo Literature Museum
6. Creating exchange opportunities for Abe Kobo readers around the world
7. Any other plans incidental to or related to the businesses listed in the preceding items