First Picture Book for Toddlers in Popular Series Born! 'Shibawanko no Tanabata Matsuri' (Yoshie Kawaura) to be Released on May 1!
Hakusensha, Inc. will release 'Shibawanko no Tanabata Matsuri' (Yoshie Kawaura), the first seasonal event picture book for toddlers in the popular 'Shibawanko no Wa no Kokoro' series, on May 1, 2026. This series, which has sold over 700,000 copies, offers a fun way for parents and children to learn about Tanabata, including instructions for making Tanabata decorations.
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Hakusensha, Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yasufumi Takagi) will release 'Shibawanko no Tanabata Matsuri' (Yoshie Kawaura) from 'MOE no Ehon' on May 1, 2026 (Friday).
The first seasonal event picture book for toddlers is born in the picture book series featuring Shibawanko, who teaches the charm of Japanese culture!
From the 'Shibawanko no Wa no Kokoro' (written by Yoshie Kawaura) picture book series, which has sold over 700,000 copies and features the charming Shiba Inu Shibawanko and the mischievous calico cat Mikenyan-ko happily introducing the heartwarming 'Wa' (Japanese culture/lifestyle), the first seasonal event picture book for toddlers is born!
Shibawanko and friends, riding on a flying boat, head towards the Milky Way.
Will they be able to meet Orihime and Hikoboshi...?
What did Shibawanko and friends wish for?
This picture book allows parents and children to happily learn about Tanabata together with a fantastic and cute story!
It also includes an article titled 'How to enjoy Tanabata' for parents and instructions for making Tanabata decorations with origami.
'Shibawanko no Tanabata Matsuri' © Yoshie Kawaura / Hakusensha
'Shibawanko no Tanabata Matsuri' © Yoshie Kawaura / Hakusensha
'Shibawanko no Tanabata Matsuri' © Yoshie Kawaura / Hakusensha
Shibawanko no Tanabata Matsuri Seasonal Event Picture Book
■ Author: Yoshie Kawaura
■ ISBN Code: 9784592763901
■ Series Name: MOE no Ehon
■ Price: 1540 yen (1400 yen + 10% tax)
■ Release Date: 2026.5.1
'Shibawanko no Wa no Kokoro' (written by Yoshie Kawaura) Popular Existing Series
Shibawanko no Wa no Omotenashi
■ Author: Yoshie Kawaura
■ ISBN Code: 9784592762881
■ Series Name: MOE no Ehon
■ Price: 1540 yen (1400 yen + 10% tax)
■ Release Date: 2021.4.23
The latest volume in the 'Shibawanko no Wa no Kokoro' series, where the Shiba Inu Shibawanko proposes a fun Japanese lifestyle.
This time's theme is 'Wa no Omotenashi' (Japanese hospitality).
Ideas for enriching home life are packed: seasonal food presentation, Hina Matsuri, ume work, Tanabata, summer flower play, various furoshiki wrapping methods...
It's a picture book where you can enjoy beautiful illustrations of garden plants, wagashi, and dishes throughout the four seasons.
Shibawanko no Wa no Kokoro
■ Author: Yoshie Kawaura
■ ISBN Code: 9784592760962
■ Series Name: Picture Book
■ Price: 1540 yen (1400 yen + 10% tax)
■ Release Date: 2002.1.23
The first volume in the popular series where the charming Shiba Inu Shibawanko and the mischievous calico cat Mikenyan-ko happily introduce the heartwarming 'Wa' (Japanese culture/lifestyle). A 'New Saijiki' filled with fun trivia, such as hospitality manners to incorporate into daily life.
You can also enjoy the cute and informative world of 'Shibawanko' digitally ↓
Hakusensha e-net! https://www.hakusensha-e.net/store/special/240401sbw
'MOE no Ehon' is a picture book series born from 'Monthly MOE'.
'Monthly MOE' delivers art and entertainment, such as picture books and characters, with rich visuals to its readers.
'Monthly MOE' (released on the 3rd of every month / published by Hakusensha)
【Official Website】 MOE web https://www.moe-web.jp
【Official X (formerly Twitter)】 @MOE_web (https://x.com/MOE_web)
【Official Facebook】 https://www.facebook.com/MonthlyMOE
【Official Instagram】 @moe_web (https://www.instagram.com/MOE_web)
【Official Threads】 @moe_web (https://www.threads.net/MOE_web)
【Company Overview】
Company Name: Hakusensha, Inc.
Location: 2-2-2 Kanda-Awajicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Yasufumi Takagi, President and Representative Director
Established: December 1, 1973
URL: https://www.hakusensha.co.jp/
The first seasonal event picture book for toddlers is born in the picture book series featuring Shibawanko, who teaches the charm of Japanese culture!
From the 'Shibawanko no Wa no Kokoro' (written by Yoshie Kawaura) picture book series, which has sold over 700,000 copies and features the charming Shiba Inu Shibawanko and the mischievous calico cat Mikenyan-ko happily introducing the heartwarming 'Wa' (Japanese culture/lifestyle), the first seasonal event picture book for toddlers is born!
Shibawanko and friends, riding on a flying boat, head towards the Milky Way.
Will they be able to meet Orihime and Hikoboshi...?
What did Shibawanko and friends wish for?
This picture book allows parents and children to happily learn about Tanabata together with a fantastic and cute story!
It also includes an article titled 'How to enjoy Tanabata' for parents and instructions for making Tanabata decorations with origami.
'Shibawanko no Tanabata Matsuri' © Yoshie Kawaura / Hakusensha
'Shibawanko no Tanabata Matsuri' © Yoshie Kawaura / Hakusensha
'Shibawanko no Tanabata Matsuri' © Yoshie Kawaura / Hakusensha
Shibawanko no Tanabata Matsuri Seasonal Event Picture Book
■ Author: Yoshie Kawaura
■ ISBN Code: 9784592763901
■ Series Name: MOE no Ehon
■ Price: 1540 yen (1400 yen + 10% tax)
■ Release Date: 2026.5.1
'Shibawanko no Wa no Kokoro' (written by Yoshie Kawaura) Popular Existing Series
Shibawanko no Wa no Omotenashi
■ Author: Yoshie Kawaura
■ ISBN Code: 9784592762881
■ Series Name: MOE no Ehon
■ Price: 1540 yen (1400 yen + 10% tax)
■ Release Date: 2021.4.23
The latest volume in the 'Shibawanko no Wa no Kokoro' series, where the Shiba Inu Shibawanko proposes a fun Japanese lifestyle.
This time's theme is 'Wa no Omotenashi' (Japanese hospitality).
Ideas for enriching home life are packed: seasonal food presentation, Hina Matsuri, ume work, Tanabata, summer flower play, various furoshiki wrapping methods...
It's a picture book where you can enjoy beautiful illustrations of garden plants, wagashi, and dishes throughout the four seasons.
Shibawanko no Wa no Kokoro
■ Author: Yoshie Kawaura
■ ISBN Code: 9784592760962
■ Series Name: Picture Book
■ Price: 1540 yen (1400 yen + 10% tax)
■ Release Date: 2002.1.23
The first volume in the popular series where the charming Shiba Inu Shibawanko and the mischievous calico cat Mikenyan-ko happily introduce the heartwarming 'Wa' (Japanese culture/lifestyle). A 'New Saijiki' filled with fun trivia, such as hospitality manners to incorporate into daily life.
You can also enjoy the cute and informative world of 'Shibawanko' digitally ↓
Hakusensha e-net! https://www.hakusensha-e.net/store/special/240401sbw
'MOE no Ehon' is a picture book series born from 'Monthly MOE'.
'Monthly MOE' delivers art and entertainment, such as picture books and characters, with rich visuals to its readers.
'Monthly MOE' (released on the 3rd of every month / published by Hakusensha)
【Official Website】 MOE web https://www.moe-web.jp
【Official X (formerly Twitter)】 @MOE_web (https://x.com/MOE_web)
【Official Facebook】 https://www.facebook.com/MonthlyMOE
【Official Instagram】 @moe_web (https://www.instagram.com/MOE_web)
【Official Threads】 @moe_web (https://www.threads.net/MOE_web)
【Company Overview】
Company Name: Hakusensha, Inc.
Location: 2-2-2 Kanda-Awajicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Yasufumi Takagi, President and Representative Director
Established: December 1, 1973
URL: https://www.hakusensha.co.jp/