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 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're having a day where things aren't going well, or when you can't quite express yourself in words, please open this picture book.

You'll surely find your feelings within the pages of this picture book. 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 other motifs, and repeatedly applying, peeling, and painting while observing the changing 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 sides show the process of creating the book's cover art.

● Author's Words

I am angry.

My head is boiling.

This is a chance, it's tea time with a kettle on my head.

This tea was bitter, and tears came out.

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

and a big cotton candy was made. Amazing.

Drinking bitter tea while licking the foggy candy

Turns out to be surprisingly good! While thinking this,

My stomach settled down completely.

It would be easier if I could forget,

but if I don't forget and turn it into a story to savor later,

it can be a little funny.

Table of Contents

Today's Coffee

Washing Machine Switch

The Lemon in the Container

Friend, Everyday, Way Home

Cold Day Au Lait

Want to Eat, Box

But, Only I Know

Author Profile

Mizuki Goto
Illustrator, picture book author. Children's book specialty store in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture—Me...

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