Asukanet Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Daikichiro Murakami; headquarters: Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture; TSE Growth: 2438) proudly announced its sponsorship of the exhibition of photo books created by 20 elementary school parent-child pairs at the "JPS Kansai Exhibition" (venue: Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art Annex, 2F) and its pre-event titled "First Experience with an Interchangeable Lens Camera! — Take Photos, Select, and Complete Your Album!" hosted by the Japan Professional Photographers Society (JPS), a public interest incorporated association.
Under the guidance of professional photographers who are JPS members, participants experienced the entire process from photography to album creation, with selected finished works displayed at the museum for public viewing.
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Passing on the Experience of Not Just Taking Photos, But Preserving Them for the Next Generation
While opportunities to take photos in daily life have increased with smartphones, fewer people are preserving their photos as tangible works.
Asukanet, in collaboration with the Japan Professional Photographers Society (JPS), aims to pass on the culture of preserving photographs to future generations by providing children and their families with hands-on experiences in photography and creative expression.
Hosting a Parent-Child Photography Workshop Led by Professional Photographers
On April 19, 2026, the event "First Experience with an Interchangeable Lens Camera! — Take Photos, Select, and Complete Your Album!" was held in Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture, inviting 20 parent-child pairs of elementary school students.
With mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras provided by sponsoring companies, professional photographers who are JPS members guided participants in camera operation and shooting techniques. Participants selected their own photos and used a free coupon for Asukanet's photo book service "MyBook" to create original photo albums.
Photo: Nobuyoshi Ochi
Photo: Nobuyoshi Ochi Photo: Nobuyoshi Ochi
Children's Photo Books Exhibited at Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art Annex, 2F
Selected photo books created by the children, with participants' consent, were exhibited from June 9 to 14, 2026, at the Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art Annex, 2F—the venue of the "JPS Kansai Exhibition."
Visitors to the museum viewed photographs taken from children's unique perspectives and appreciated the photo books as complete artistic works, experiencing not only the joy of taking photos but also the value of preserving them as lasting creations.
During the exhibition, visitors were offered 30% off coupons for the photo book service "MyBook," which many took home freely.
Photo: Tetsu Takanashi Photo: Tetsu Takanashi
Display of Photo Books Created During the Pre-Exhibition Event
Event Overview
"First Experience with an Interchangeable Lens Camera! — Take Photos, Select, and Complete Your Album!"
Date: April 19, 2026
Location: Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Target Participants: 20 parent-child pairs with elementary school children
Program Details: • Loan of mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras • Photography guidance by JPS member photographers • Photo selection • Creation of photo books using "MyBook"
JPS Kansai Exhibition
Dates: June 9–14, 2026
Venue: Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art Annex, 2F
Organizer: Japan Professional Photographers Society (JPS)
Future Initiatives
Asukanet will continue to promote activities that convey not only the joy of photography but also the value of preserving photos, through collaborations with photographers and related organizations. The company is committed to expanding photo culture and creating meaningful experiences that span generations.
About MyBook
MyBook Official Website
"MyBook" is a photo book service offered by Asukanet Co., Ltd. It enables users to select, edit, and order photo books entirely online, using high-quality printing and binding technologies to preserve precious memories in the form of a personalized book.
The service is widely used for weddings, children's growth records, travel memories, school events, and hobby projects.
Currently, a special campaign is being held to celebrate the launch of the redesigned "MyBookEditor5" and the refreshed brand logo, offering eligible products at 39% off.
Company Overview
Company Name: Asukanet Co., Ltd. (https://www.asukanet.co.jp)
Address: 3-28-14 Gion, Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima 731-0138
Founded: July 6, 1995
Capital: 490 million yen
Representative: President and CEO Daikichiro Murakami
Business Activities: Photo book services, funeral services, aerial display technology
* The company names and product names mentioned in this press release are trademarks or registered trademarks of Asukanet Co., Ltd.
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