Nationwide First! A Permanent Sales Floor 'Fukinkkan's World of Picture Books' Stocking All of Fukinkkan Shoten's Publications Opens at Miraibunka Shoten Rinku Izumizunami Store!
Miraibunka Shoten is opening a permanent section, 'Fukinkkan's World of Picture Books,' at its Rinku Izumizunami store on April 17, 2026. This first-of-its-kind permanent bookstore display will feature approximately 2,000 titles from Fukinkkan Shoten, including picture books, storybooks, and magazines, creating an immersive experience for families. An opening event will include a facsimile original art exhibition of 'Guri and Gura.'
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Aeon Group's Miraibunka Shoten Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiba City, Mihama Ward, President: Masataka Hirakawa, hereinafter referred to as Miraibunka Shoten) will collaborate with Fukinkkan Shoten Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, Nakano Ward) to establish a new permanent sales floor called 'Fukinkkan's World of Picture Books' at the Rinku Izumizunami store (Osaka Prefecture) on the 2nd floor of Aeon Mall Rinku Izumizunami, which will comprehensively stock Fukinkkan Shoten's publications and will have its renewal grand opening on Friday, April 17, 2026.
This initiative is being implemented as part of 'Mirai-ya no Mori,' Miraibunka Shoten's children's book section brand, which aims to create a space where parents and children can encounter and enjoy books.
■ 'Fukinkkan's World of Picture Books'
This sales floor is developed in cooperation with Fukinkkan Shoten and is the first permanent sales floor of its kind in a bookstore nationwide. Centering on books currently published by Fukinkkan Shoten, approximately 2,000 items, including picture books, storybooks, science books, and back issues of monthly magazines, will be displayed all together.
With a sales floor structure systematically organized by genre, an environment is being created where customers can encounter books and continue reading them according to their age and interests. Furthermore, visual panels expressing the world of the works are displayed on walls and pillars, creating an atmosphere that immerses customers in the world of picture books throughout the entire sales floor.
The main visual features the long-selling picture book 'Kont and Aki' (written by Akiko Hayashi), inviting customers to the sales floor under the message 'Welcome! To Fukinkkan's World of Picture Books.'
■ Background of Introduction
Fukinkkan Shoten's picture books have been supported by many families and educational institutions as high-quality works that have been read for a long time, accompanying children's growth.
Each book is carefully crafted and holds value as a 'classic' that continues to be read across generations.
As exemplified by 'Guri and Gura' (written by Rieko Nakagawa, illustrated by Yuriko Ohmura), these works, handed down from parent to child across generations, can be said to be the very essence of Japanese picture book culture.
The charm of Fukinkkan Shoten lies not only in its individual works but also in its 'entire lineup,' which expands the reading experience according to age and theme.
In this initiative, we aimed to create an environment where parents and children can safely choose books by comprehensively stocking works, allowing them to experience its value more deeply.
■ OPEN Commemorative 'Guri and Gura Facsimile Original Art Exhibition' Held!
To commemorate the opening, we will hold a facsimile original art exhibition of 'Guri and Gura,' a representative work of Fukinkkan Shoten.
This is a precious opportunity to view the original art of a masterpiece that has been read across generations up close, allowing you to experience the charm and world of the work more deeply.
By enjoying it along with the sales floor, we offer a picture book experience that is not just 'reading' but also 'feeling'.
【Exhibition Period】
Friday, April 17, 2026 – Wednesday, May 20, 2026
【Venue】
Special space within Mirai-ya no Mori at Miraibunka Shoten Rinku Izumizunami Store
In the future, we will continue to collaborate with Fukinkkan Shoten to hold fairs, events, and the like.
Miraibunka Shoten will continue to provide customers with the joy of 'encountering books' and strive to create valuable sales floors that can only be experienced here.
■ Comments from Both Companies
Miraibunka Shoten, Merchandise Planning Department, Children's Book Buyer
We are very pleased that this initiative will allow more customers than ever to encounter Fukinkkan Shoten's picture books.
We hope that customers will feel the charm of these works, which have accompanied children's growth and have been read for a long time, through our sales floor.
Fukinkkan Shoten, Sales Department
A special corner has been created, stocking approximately 2,000 books currently published by Fukinkkan Shoten.
You can choose your favorite book from a wide lineup, from long-selling titles passed down through generations to the latest releases.
Please take this opportunity to visit our store.
■ Store Overview
【Facility Name】 Miraibunka Shoten Rinku Izumizunami Store
【Address】 2F Aeon Mall Rinku Izumizunami, 3-12 Rinku Minami-hama, Sennan City, Osaka Prefecture, 590-0535
【Business Hours】 10:00 – 21:00
■ Miraibunka Shoten Co., Ltd.
【Company Name】 Miraibunka Shoten Co., Ltd.
【Headquarters】 9F Aeon Tower, 1-5-1 Nakase, Mihama Ward, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
【Phone Number】 043-298-1021 (Main)
【Established】 December 24, 1985
【Capital】 100 million yen (100% funded by Aeon Co., Ltd.)
【President】 Masataka Hirakawa
【Business Activities】 Sales of books and magazines / Sales of stationery and miscellaneous goods / Operation of co-working spaces
■ Contact Information for this Matter
Miraibunka Shoten Co., Ltd.
9F Aeon Tower, 1-5-1 Nakase, Mihama Ward, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
e-mail: Press@miraiyashoten.co.jp
Official Website: https://www.miraiyashoten.co.jp
This initiative is being implemented as part of 'Mirai-ya no Mori,' Miraibunka Shoten's children's book section brand, which aims to create a space where parents and children can encounter and enjoy books.
■ 'Fukinkkan's World of Picture Books'
This sales floor is developed in cooperation with Fukinkkan Shoten and is the first permanent sales floor of its kind in a bookstore nationwide. Centering on books currently published by Fukinkkan Shoten, approximately 2,000 items, including picture books, storybooks, science books, and back issues of monthly magazines, will be displayed all together.
With a sales floor structure systematically organized by genre, an environment is being created where customers can encounter books and continue reading them according to their age and interests. Furthermore, visual panels expressing the world of the works are displayed on walls and pillars, creating an atmosphere that immerses customers in the world of picture books throughout the entire sales floor.
The main visual features the long-selling picture book 'Kont and Aki' (written by Akiko Hayashi), inviting customers to the sales floor under the message 'Welcome! To Fukinkkan's World of Picture Books.'
■ Background of Introduction
Fukinkkan Shoten's picture books have been supported by many families and educational institutions as high-quality works that have been read for a long time, accompanying children's growth.
Each book is carefully crafted and holds value as a 'classic' that continues to be read across generations.
As exemplified by 'Guri and Gura' (written by Rieko Nakagawa, illustrated by Yuriko Ohmura), these works, handed down from parent to child across generations, can be said to be the very essence of Japanese picture book culture.
The charm of Fukinkkan Shoten lies not only in its individual works but also in its 'entire lineup,' which expands the reading experience according to age and theme.
In this initiative, we aimed to create an environment where parents and children can safely choose books by comprehensively stocking works, allowing them to experience its value more deeply.
■ OPEN Commemorative 'Guri and Gura Facsimile Original Art Exhibition' Held!
To commemorate the opening, we will hold a facsimile original art exhibition of 'Guri and Gura,' a representative work of Fukinkkan Shoten.
This is a precious opportunity to view the original art of a masterpiece that has been read across generations up close, allowing you to experience the charm and world of the work more deeply.
By enjoying it along with the sales floor, we offer a picture book experience that is not just 'reading' but also 'feeling'.
【Exhibition Period】
Friday, April 17, 2026 – Wednesday, May 20, 2026
【Venue】
Special space within Mirai-ya no Mori at Miraibunka Shoten Rinku Izumizunami Store
In the future, we will continue to collaborate with Fukinkkan Shoten to hold fairs, events, and the like.
Miraibunka Shoten will continue to provide customers with the joy of 'encountering books' and strive to create valuable sales floors that can only be experienced here.
■ Comments from Both Companies
Miraibunka Shoten, Merchandise Planning Department, Children's Book Buyer
We are very pleased that this initiative will allow more customers than ever to encounter Fukinkkan Shoten's picture books.
We hope that customers will feel the charm of these works, which have accompanied children's growth and have been read for a long time, through our sales floor.
Fukinkkan Shoten, Sales Department
A special corner has been created, stocking approximately 2,000 books currently published by Fukinkkan Shoten.
You can choose your favorite book from a wide lineup, from long-selling titles passed down through generations to the latest releases.
Please take this opportunity to visit our store.
■ Store Overview
【Facility Name】 Miraibunka Shoten Rinku Izumizunami Store
【Address】 2F Aeon Mall Rinku Izumizunami, 3-12 Rinku Minami-hama, Sennan City, Osaka Prefecture, 590-0535
【Business Hours】 10:00 – 21:00
■ Miraibunka Shoten Co., Ltd.
【Company Name】 Miraibunka Shoten Co., Ltd.
【Headquarters】 9F Aeon Tower, 1-5-1 Nakase, Mihama Ward, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
【Phone Number】 043-298-1021 (Main)
【Established】 December 24, 1985
【Capital】 100 million yen (100% funded by Aeon Co., Ltd.)
【President】 Masataka Hirakawa
【Business Activities】 Sales of books and magazines / Sales of stationery and miscellaneous goods / Operation of co-working spaces
■ Contact Information for this Matter
Miraibunka Shoten Co., Ltd.
9F Aeon Tower, 1-5-1 Nakase, Mihama Ward, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
e-mail: Press@miraiyashoten.co.jp
Official Website: https://www.miraiyashoten.co.jp