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Collaboration Between Sunshine City and Bungeisha

In response to the growing trend of children not engaging with books, Sunshine City (representing the Toshima Ward, Tokyo) and Bungeisha, a publishing company, have teamed up to create opportunities for families to enjoy books together. This partnership aims to rectify declining reading habits by organizing engaging events centered around picture books.

The Picture Book Award

The duo hosts the 29th Picture Book Award, granting recognition to new talents in the world of children’s literature. The award ceremony, held at Sunshine City’s Fountain Square, has become a festive family affair, emphasizing the importance of books from a young age. In this year’s competition, they have introduced the