For Everyone Who Wants to Take a Break and Take a Deep Breath for Their Soul / Picture Book "Perori Amatsubu Gogo 3ji" Released March 28th!

Mitsumura Tosho Publishing Co., Ltd. releases the picture book "Perori Amatsubu Gogo 3ji".
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  • 📰 Published: March 28, 2026 at 21:34

Mitsumura Tosho Publishing Co., Ltd. (Location: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Naoki Yoshida), which publishes textbooks for elementary, junior high, and high schools, released the picture book "Perori Amatsubu Gogo 3ji" (written and illustrated by Mizuki Goto) on March 28th.

"Perori Amatsubu Gogo 3ji" (Written and illustrated by Mizuki Goto / Mitsumura Tosho Publishing)

"Bitterness and worries are the seeds of deliciousness."

Bitter, sour, salty, sweet—

Seven stories where emotions and tastes resonate.

The unspoken feelings in everyday life are depicted with beautiful pictures and words.

If you ever have a day when things just don't go right, or when you can't quite express yourself, try opening this picture book.

You're sure to find your feelings within its pages. You'll also find your hopes.

Mizuki Goto's illustrations are created by first applying a base coat to a board, then layering colors, masking tape, and motifs, and repeatedly applying, peeling, and painting while observing the evolving image.

This picture book, with its energetic illustrations that seem to burst from the pages and its poetic, beautiful words, is a must-read for anyone who wants to take a break and take a deep breath for their soul.

Both images show the process of creating the book's cover art.

● Author's Words

I am angry.

My head is boiling.

This is a chance, time for tea with a kettle on my head.

This tea was bitter, and tears came out.

I put my hand into the muddle in my chest and stirred it around,

and a giant cotton candy was made. Amazing.

Drinking bitter tea while licking the muddled candy

Turns out to be surprisingly good! As I was thinking this,

My stomach settled completely.

It would be easier if I could forget,

but if I make it into a story so I don't forget and savor it later,

it can be a little amusing.

Table of Contents

Today's Coffee

Washing Machine Switch

The Lemon in the Container

Friend, Everyday, The Way Home

Cold Day Au Lait

Want to Eat, Box

But, Only I Know

Author Profile

Mizuki Goto
Illustrator, picture book author. A children's book specialty store in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture...

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