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Exciting Giveaway for Kids' Cooking Book

In a bid to inspire the younger generation's interest in food and cooking, Micromagazine, located in Chuo, Tokyo, has announced an exciting giveaway campaign via their first editorial department's Instagram account. "The Fascinating Dictionary of Cooking and Meals", a captivating children's book, has reached an impressive total of 160,000 copies sold!

Giveaway Details

The campaign invites participants to follow the official Instagram account and engage with the giveaway post by liking it. Two lucky winners will be selected randomly to receive a copy of the book. For complete details, refer to the official social media account of the children’s book editorial department.

How to Enter

To join this exciting campaign, follow these simple steps:
1. Follow the Micromagazine first editorial department's official Instagram account: Instagram Link
2. Like the campaign post.
3. You're done!

Deadline for Entries

This grand giveaway will continue until May 31, 2026. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!

Important Notes

• - Only the winners will be contacted via direct message around early June. Please ensure your account settings allow for message reception.
• - There will be no inquiries regarding the selection process or any concerns about shipment issues.
• - Applications are restricted to residents of Japan, and prizes will also be shipped only within Japan.
• - The rights to win are not transferrable, and private accounts are not eligible. Please keep this in mind!
• - Please respond to the direct message with the provided deadline. If confirmation is not received, the winning rights may be forfeited.
• - Personal information collected will only be utilized for the purpose of the lottery and prize delivery. Check the privacy policy here.
• - Be wary of impersonation accounts; our official account will never ask for private information such as credit card numbers.

Book Overview

'The Fascinating Dictionary of Cooking and Meals'

• - Author: Rena Hoshi
• - Illustrators: Minoru Saito, Yurie Kida, Yuka Tsurumi
• - Release Date: May 12, 2026
• - Price: ¥1,210 (including tax)
• - ISBN: 9784867169612
• - Book Link

This book is packed with wonders about the world of food that every child should know! It aims to make cooking and meal times more enjoyable by presenting intriguing questions and answers about food, such as:

• - Why did a hollow bell pepper win a Nobel Prize?
• - What makes that delicious smell wafting when bread bakes?
• - Why is it unsafe to eat pork raw?
• - How comes some candies pop when put in your mouth?

And many more! With 55 fascinating topics about cooking and meals, it's a delightful read for kids and adults alike!

Author's Background

Rena Hoshi, born in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture in 1985, is a registered dietitian and holds a Doctorate in Medicine from Tokyo Medical University in public health. Her research focuses on nutrition education for school-aged children and adolescents. After working as a school nutrition staff and lecturer, she currently conducts research at Toho University in the field of preventive medicine.

Popular Series

The 'Fascinating' series has gained widespread attention in the media, surpassing a cumulative total of 160,000 copies. This series of books demystifies subjects adults may know yet not fully understand for children in an engaging way. From the first volume published in July 2021, the series has grown to nine titles, proving to be a hit with readers.

For more engaging books and details, visit the Micromagazine website or their social media channels. Join the fun, enter the giveaway, and educate the young minds around you with this wonderful resource!