Panel Exhibition and Talk Event Celebrating the 110th Anniversary of Picture Book Artist Kozo Kakimoto

Gakken Inc., a group company of Gakken Holdings, is hosting a panel exhibition for the commemorative art book 'Kozo Kakimoto Picture Book Art Book: The Man Who Created Sunny Spots, New Edition' at the 'Book House Cafe' in Jimbocho, Tokyo. The exhibition runs from May 7 to June 2, 2026. To celebrate the 110th anniversary of his birth, a special talk event featuring a curator from the Kichijoji Art Museum and a Gakken editor will be held on May 27. Kakimoto, known for works like 'The Whale Cloud' and 'Please Chair', left a lasting legacy in Gakken's children's book history. The event offers a deep dive into his heartwarming illustrations and life.