Mariko Hayashi’s 80-dai ni Naru to Taitei Bokeru ka Shinu. 70-dai wa Kamisama kara Ataerareta Tokubetsuna Jikan hits No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 released Aug. 20.
The essay collection — whose title roughly means “most people in their 80s end up with dementia or dead. your 70s are a special gift from god” — was released in May. The veteran writer, now 72 years old, speaks candidly on health, fashion, work, money, personal connections and hobbies. A string of television appearances this week drove the title to lead brick-and-mortar while collecting points across all five metrics including…
