50th Anniversary of Japanese Edition: "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" World Enjoyed with "Heart Motif" Puffy Ceramics in a Cute New Cultivation Kit

Seishin Tougei Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: 1-71 Kamimatsuyama-cho, Seto City, Aichi Prefecture; Representative Director: Tomoki Iseya) will launch a cultivation kit expressing the world of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" on April 1, 2026.
Each ceramic pot is meticulously crafted in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, the company's local area.
In line with The Very Hungry Caterpillar's rounded form and illustrations, the front of the pot features a 2-3mm raised relief finish. This cultivation kit is special, combining the long-inherited craftsmanship of Seto ware with a story beloved across generations.
This cultivation kit can be purchased at retailers and specialty stores nationwide, as well as on Seishin Tougei's official online shop, SEISHIN PLUS+ [https://seishin-plus.ocnk.net/product/561].

**Ceramic Pots with Puffy Heart Motifs that Evoke the Story**
The surface of the pot features a soft, puffy relief design, crafted to match The Very Hungry Caterpillar's aesthetic.
Instead of a flat print, giving the form itself expression allows users to feel closer to the world of the story.

**A Globally Beloved Character Celebrating 50 Years of Japanese Publication**
"The Very Hungry Caterpillar," a character cherished across generations, celebrates its 50th anniversary of Japanese publication this year.
To mark this milestone year, the "The Very Hungry Caterpillar Heartful Cultivation Kit" is being released.
The heart-motif design, which directly embodies the happy and colorful world of the story, is visually delightful and perfect as a gift.
As an item that offers the "time to grow," it is also recommended as a Mother's Day gift.
Eric Carle's picture book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" has been loved across generations and borders.
Its popularity is also reflected in numbers, being read worldwide as follows:

*Eric Carle's picture book 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' is loved around the world, translated into 80 languages and reaching over 55 million children worldwide.*
--- From Eric Carle's World Official Website [https://www.theworldofericcarle.jp/]

Collaboration products with "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," which continues to be supported by children and adults worldwide, are attracting high attention even before their release.
Many positive responses were received at a pre-held exhibition, indicating high expectations.

**Product Details**
Set Contents:
Product Name: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Heartful Cultivation Kit
Product Number: HP-07
Size: W9.2cm × D9cm × H7.4cm
Contents: Ceramic pot / Inner pot / Potting soil / Seeds / Pot bottom sheet / Instructions
Release Date: April 1, 2026
Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
URL: https://seishin-plus.ocnk.net/product/561

**Company Profile**
Seishin Tougei Co., Ltd. is one of the few cultivation kit manufacturers in Japan.
Founded in 1960, starting with the manufacture of Virgin Mary statues.
In 1999, an egg-shaped cultivation kit using ceramics was born.
Currently, many cultivation kits are sold domestically and internationally.
We continue to create products that not only "grow plants" but also "nurture hearts."

Company Name: Seishin Tougei Co., Ltd.
Address: 1-71 Kamimatsuyama-cho, Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, 489-0068 Japan
Business Activities: Planning, manufacturing, and sales of cultivation kits / Export of cultivation kits / OEM production of cultivation kits
Corporate Website URL: https://seishin-tougei.com/
Contact: info@seishin-tougei.com