Limited to Shizuoka! 'The Policeman and the Lucky Cat' Stamp Rally Featuring Collaboration with Hamamatsu's Popular Character 'Yamada Neko'
Micro Magazine will release the 6th volume of the popular novel series 'The Policeman and the Lucky Cat' on April 20, 2026. To celebrate, a stamp rally will be held in Shizuoka bookstores featuring exclusive collaboration goods with the character 'Yamada Neko.'
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Micro Magazine (Tokyo, Japan) will release 'The Policeman and the Lucky Cat: The White Rabbit Jumping in the Moonlight' (Written by Sui Uehara, Illustrated by Shoichi) from its Kotonoha Bunko label on April 20, 2026. An e-book version will also be available on the same day.
To celebrate the release, a special stamp rally will be held at selected bookstores in Shizuoka Prefecture. Participants can receive a special book cover featuring a newly drawn collaboration illustration of the series' character 'Omochi-san' and Hamamatsu's popular character 'Yamada Neko.'
### Shizuoka Bookstore Stamp Rally Details
- Period: April 20 (Mon) to June 30 (Tue), 2026
- How to participate:
1. Purchase any book from the series at a participating store to receive a stamp sheet.
2. Bring the sheet to participating stores to collect stamps.
3. Show the sheet with two stamps to the staff to receive the original book cover.
### Tokai Area Exclusive: Yamada Neko Collaboration Bookmarks
For every purchase of 'The Policeman and the Lucky Cat' series at cooperating bookstores in the Tokai area, customers will receive one special bookmark (two types in total) featuring the collaboration illustration.
### Book Information
- Title: The Policeman and the Lucky Cat: The White Rabbit Jumping in the Moonlight
- Author: Sui Uehara / Illustrator: Shoichi
- ISBN: 9784867169469
- Price: 781 yen (including tax)
- Release Date: April 20, 2026
**Synopsis:**
Officer Komaki takes the talking cat Omochi-san to the 'Inaba Animal Clinic' in Kaubushi-cho for a health checkup. While there, they meet Tama-san, a white rabbit belonging to the doctor. A peaceful scene turns into an unprecedented crisis for the town in this 6th volume of the healing 'Ayakashi' (supernatural) story.
### About the Series
The series is set in a seaside town modeled after Shizuoka and follows the heartwarming and mysterious daily life of a talking cat and a young policeman. The 4th volume won the 12th Shizuoka Bookstore Award in 2024. A manga adaptation is set to begin in June 2026.
To celebrate the release, a special stamp rally will be held at selected bookstores in Shizuoka Prefecture. Participants can receive a special book cover featuring a newly drawn collaboration illustration of the series' character 'Omochi-san' and Hamamatsu's popular character 'Yamada Neko.'
### Shizuoka Bookstore Stamp Rally Details
- Period: April 20 (Mon) to June 30 (Tue), 2026
- How to participate:
1. Purchase any book from the series at a participating store to receive a stamp sheet.
2. Bring the sheet to participating stores to collect stamps.
3. Show the sheet with two stamps to the staff to receive the original book cover.
### Tokai Area Exclusive: Yamada Neko Collaboration Bookmarks
For every purchase of 'The Policeman and the Lucky Cat' series at cooperating bookstores in the Tokai area, customers will receive one special bookmark (two types in total) featuring the collaboration illustration.
### Book Information
- Title: The Policeman and the Lucky Cat: The White Rabbit Jumping in the Moonlight
- Author: Sui Uehara / Illustrator: Shoichi
- ISBN: 9784867169469
- Price: 781 yen (including tax)
- Release Date: April 20, 2026
**Synopsis:**
Officer Komaki takes the talking cat Omochi-san to the 'Inaba Animal Clinic' in Kaubushi-cho for a health checkup. While there, they meet Tama-san, a white rabbit belonging to the doctor. A peaceful scene turns into an unprecedented crisis for the town in this 6th volume of the healing 'Ayakashi' (supernatural) story.
### About the Series
The series is set in a seaside town modeled after Shizuoka and follows the heartwarming and mysterious daily life of a talking cat and a young policeman. The 4th volume won the 12th Shizuoka Bookstore Award in 2024. A manga adaptation is set to begin in June 2026.
FAQ
When is the stamp rally held?
It runs from April 20 (Mon) to June 30 (Tue), 2026, at participating bookstores in Shizuoka Prefecture.
How can I get the collaboration book cover?
Purchase a book from the series at a participating store to get a stamp sheet, and collect two stamps to receive the original cover.
Where can I get the Yamada Neko bookmarks?
They are available at participating bookstores in the Tokai area (including Shizuoka) with any purchase from the series.