BRUTUS, January 15, 2026, Vol. 1045: The Ideal Bookshelf and Celebrity Private Studies Revealed

BRUTUS, January 15, 2026, No. 1045: The Ideal Bookshelf (理想の本棚).

The January 15, 2026 issue of the renowned Japanese lifestyle magazine BRUTUS is now available. Continuing the popular project from 2023 and 2024, this issue once again focuses on the theme of "The Ideal Bookshelf," taking readers on a peek into the private reading spaces of book lovers from all walks of life. Through the arrangement of their bookshelves and their taste in books, readers can gain insight into their life philosophies and values.

Key content of this issue

1. The Ideal Bookshelves of Celebrities from All Walks of Life Revealed
Visit the studies of celebrities from various fields, including writers, cartoonists, actors, and creators, to explore their dedication to bookshelf arrangement and reading habits. Featured figures include: Mari Hashimoto, Takamitsu Yamamoto, Kentaro Fujii, Ayaka Wada, Keiichi Sogabe, and Masahiro Higashide.

2. Delve into the private library of the late renowned screenwriter Taichi Yamada.
This special interview takes you to the residence of the legendary playwright Taichi Yamada, who passed away in 2023. He once said that his underground library with its hand-cranked, densely packed bookshelves was his "only luxury." This episode will take you on a glimpse into the world of books that this master was most reluctant to part with during his lifetime.

3. Visit ideal libraries throughout Japan
In addition to private study rooms, this issue also features a selection of unique libraries in Japan worth visiting, including the Machinaka Library in Toyohashi City, the Koyasan University Library, the Gifu City Central Library, and Musashino Place, providing book lovers with the latest pilgrimage guide.

4. Special Feature: Book in Book (Essays)
The book comes with a special booklet, "My Bookshelf Master" (私の本棚の、主), which includes wonderful essays and notes from many book lovers.

Magazine name: BRUTUS (ブルータス) January 15, 2026 Issue No.1045
Special Feature Theme: The Ideal Bookshelf (理想の本棚。)
Publisher: Magazine House
Release Date: December 15, 2025