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"That question has finally arrived...!" Shuntaro Tanikawa's Masterfully Translated Sex Education Picture Book "Where Did I Come From?" to be Re-released on April 22nd. A global bestseller with over 2.5 million copies sold, answering parents' toughest questions.

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Published Apr 21, 2026 10:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 1:02 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release a new edition of the sex education picture book "Where Did I Come From?", translated by Shuntaro Tanikawa, on April 22nd.
This global bestseller, which helps parents answer difficult questions from children, has sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide.

Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release a new edition of the sex education picture book "Where Did I Come From?", translated by Shuntaro Tanikawa, on April 22nd. This global bestseller, which helps parents answer difficult questions from children, has sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide.

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Kawade Shobo Shinsha originated in 1886 (Meiji 19) with the opening of Seibido in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. Currently, the company is engaged in publishing activities across various fields, including Japanese literature, foreign literature, humanities and social sciences, art books, practical books, children's books, and the magazine "Bungei." While striving for planning and development that adapts to the times, the company aims to walk alongside its readers, guided by its publishing philosophy: "Inheritance of cultural heritage / Creation of new culture / Active introduction of foreign culture."

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