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“My Recommended Book” Event 2025
On July 27, 2025 (Sunday), we held the second year of our “My Recommended Book” online series and it was truly special!
Friends from Denmark, Australia, Uganda, Indonesia, Hokkaido, Beppu, and more joined us, making it a wonderful opportunity to reconnect and share stories with our global community. In total, 18 participants from 8 different countries gathered on Zoom for a warm and inspiring 90-minute session.
Date: July 27, 2025 (Sun)
Location: Online (Zoom)
Participants: 18 people from 8 different countries
Event Highlights
- Participants introduced their favorite books, from classic novels to modern guides and children’s picture books.
- Many shared not only the titles but also the personal stories and reasons behind their recommendations, which made the event meaningful and memorable.
- The session was both fun and inspiring, reminding us that books can connect people across cultures, generations, and experiences.
Comments from the participants
Here are some comments we received after the event:
- “The meeting today was really fun! So nice to hear from people from different places and generations of Kumon.”
- “I would love to hear more about the personal experience with the recommendation rather than only about the book itself.”
- “I think we need a strategy to increase the number of participants. Sharing comments with non-participants might encourage them to join next time.”
- “It was such a warm event, I didn’t have to worry about speaking too fast or slow, I just needed to be there and enjoy the conversation.”
- “I’ve dreamed of writing a book for some time. After hearing Professor Michal talk about On Writing, I felt truly inspired. Now I want to give it a try!”
- Many participants also shared which books they now want to explore, from the Percy Jackson series, The Third Door, The Culture Map, to picture books like Anpanman. Some even said this event gave them motivation to start new reading or writing journeys
Special thanks to our presenters
Ice and Kanon, for leading the sharing with enthusiasm and creativity!
Recording and Recommended Books:
For those who missed it:
- The event recording and list of recommended books can be found [here].
The “My Recommended Book” event once again proved that even across distances, we can come together to share, inspire, and grow. Thank you to all who joined and made this session so meaningful. We look forward to seeing you in September for more global connections!
Upcoming Event:
We’re excited to announce the next session in this series!
Theme: “My Recommended Place to Travel”
Date: October 26, 2025 (Sunday)
Location: Online (Zoom)
Join us to discover new travel destinations and share your favorite places with our global community. Don’t miss this chance to reconnect with friends from around the world!
Deadline to apply for the 2nd session: Oct. 24 (Fri)
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