[Shonan Tsutaya Books] First-ever 'Picture Book Expo 2026' to be held on May 2 (Sat) and 3 (Sun/Hol)
Shonan Tsutaya Books will hold the 'Picture Book Expo 2026' for the first time on May 2-3, 2026, featuring talk events by authors, a market, and a celebration of picture book culture.
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Shonan Tsutaya Books (Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture) will hold the 'Picture Book Expo 2026' for the first time on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday (Holiday), May 3, 2026. Under the theme of 'Search, Find, and Your Treasures,' we will hold talk events, caricature sessions, and signing sessions by picture book authors, as well as a market gathering picture books, miscellaneous goods, and workshop booths. Please enjoy these two days where both children and adults can fully experience the charm of picture books. The key visual was created by Shinsuke Yoshitake, a picture book author living in Shonan.
'Picture Book Expo' is an event that started at Daikanyama Tsutaya Books in 2022 to connect people who create, deliver, and read picture books, and to nurture picture book culture. We value enjoying the charm of picture books across generations and borders with all five senses. Tsutaya Books aims to spread this initiative born in Daikanyama to various regions, and through new creations, reading experiences, and encounters with people, make the future of picture books and children's books richer.
Against this background, we have decided to hold it at Shonan Tsutaya Books, where there has long been a high demand for children's books and where many picture book authors based in Shonan are active.
Theme: 'Search, Find, and Your Treasures'
Things you search for, choose, and find with your own feet, eyes, ears, and mind
will all become your own special 'treasures.'
Only those who keep searching can find treasures.
On the way to the venue, or inside your home when you return,
your very own treasure might be hiding.
(1) Talk Event (Building 1, 2nd Floor YOGA studio)
You can enjoy talk events related to picture books.
■ Shunichi Kawasaki Talk & Signing Session
May 2 (Sat) 11:00-12:30
Picture book author/illustrator Shunichi Kawasaki, who has won numerous picture book awards for 'When a Whale Dies' (Doshinsha) published in 2025...
'Picture Book Expo' is an event that started at Daikanyama Tsutaya Books in 2022 to connect people who create, deliver, and read picture books, and to nurture picture book culture. We value enjoying the charm of picture books across generations and borders with all five senses. Tsutaya Books aims to spread this initiative born in Daikanyama to various regions, and through new creations, reading experiences, and encounters with people, make the future of picture books and children's books richer.
Against this background, we have decided to hold it at Shonan Tsutaya Books, where there has long been a high demand for children's books and where many picture book authors based in Shonan are active.
Theme: 'Search, Find, and Your Treasures'
Things you search for, choose, and find with your own feet, eyes, ears, and mind
will all become your own special 'treasures.'
Only those who keep searching can find treasures.
On the way to the venue, or inside your home when you return,
your very own treasure might be hiding.
(1) Talk Event (Building 1, 2nd Floor YOGA studio)
You can enjoy talk events related to picture books.
■ Shunichi Kawasaki Talk & Signing Session
May 2 (Sat) 11:00-12:30
Picture book author/illustrator Shunichi Kawasaki, who has won numerous picture book awards for 'When a Whale Dies' (Doshinsha) published in 2025...