Gift the 'Experience' of Making Beloved Dogs and Cats into a Book: Launch of the Gift Code Version of 'Uchinoko Photo Book' for Family and Friends Living Apart

Reiwa Publishing has launched the sales of 'Uchinoko Photo Book (Gift Code Version)', a service that allows customers to gift the experience of publishing a professional photo book featuring beloved pets. This service is a new type of experiential gift that enables the sender to gift the experience of publishing a photo book simply by sending a dedicated code via LINE or email, without the need to collect photos or confirm addresses in advance.

As pets increasingly become recognized as family members, and the demand for memorials and experiential gifts grows, we assist in preserving precious family memories stored on smartphones in the form of a physical book that can also be archived in the National Diet Library.

Preserving Family Memories on Smartphones as Treasures for the Future

In modern times, pets are irreplaceable family members. Many adorable daily scenes and anniversary photos of beloved dogs and cats are stored on smartphone camera rolls. However, most of these photos remain dormant as digital data.

The 'Uchinoko Photo Book (Gift Code Version)' offered by Reiwa Publishing is a service that allows such precious photos to be preserved as a professional book. Recipients can select photos at their own pace and publish their own pet photo book. In addition to the completed book being sold nationwide and internationally on Amazon, one copy of the finished book will be delivered to the recipient's home.

Development History: A Desire to Support Those Overcoming Pet Loss

In recent years, the value of caring for pets as family members rather than just animals has become widely established. Consequently, there is an increasing demand for people to look back at photos and cherish memories even after parting with their beloved pets, as well as a growing desire to properly preserve casual everyday moments. There is also rising interest in gifts that convey feelings and experiences rather than just physical items.

'Uchinoko Photo Book' was born from these social trends, combined with the desire of employees to create something that offers comfort to those experiencing pet loss. We want people to keep memories of their precious family members as a book they can pick up anytime, rather than letting them remain only inside smartphones. With this wish, we launched the service to enable senders to deliver their feelings by sending a code, without needing to ask for photos or addresses in advance.

- The first publication of the Uchinoko Photo Book series featured the rescued office cat, Hatchan. It introduced Hatchan adapting to life after rescue, showing a mischievous side, and behaving charmingly.

Three Features of 'Uchinoko Photo Book (Gift Code Version)'

- Easy Gifting via LINE or Messages Simply send the gift code issued after purchase via LINE or email. You can give the gift immediately on the day you think of it, even if you do not know the recipient's address or have pet photos on hand. - Authentic Publishing Experience Rather than a simple photo album, the book is sold nationwide on Amazon as an official publication with an ISBN. It is also compatible with e-book conversion and can be deposited at the National Diet Library. - Contribution to Supporting Rescued Dogs and Cats A portion of the sales from this service is donated to organizations supporting rescued dogs and cats. Preserving the memories of your beloved pet helps support animals waiting for new families.

Various Usage Scenarios

This gift brings surprise and emotion to dog and cat lovers and can be used in a wide range of situations: - Gifts for family: On Mother's Day, Father's Day, or Respect for the Aged Day, to gift parents living apart a compilation of memories of the family pet. - Celebrations: As a birthday, wedding, or baby shower gift for friends and family, or as a birthday present for the pet itself. - Memorial gifts: To keep memories of a pet that has crossed the Rainbow Bridge as a book that can be held anytime, gently supporting those experiencing pet loss.

Process of Use

1. [Sender] Purchase the 'Uchinoko Photo Book (Gift Code Version)' from the official website. 2. [Sender] Send the issued dedicated gift code to the recipient via LINE or email. 3. [Recipient] Access the dedicated page, enter the gift code, and register smartphone photos. 4. [Reiwa Publishing] Create the photo book based on the received photos and begin publication and sales on Amazon. 5. [Recipient] Receive one completed photo book at home.

Comment from the Uchinoko Photo Book Editorial Department

Pets are irreplaceable family members who give us unconditional love. Memories with them will never fade, no matter how many years pass. However, data can be lost when changing smartphone models.