[Komono Town, Mie Prefecture] Folk tales transformed into picture books! Komono Town KOMONO Picture Book Marche  
 Komono Town, Mie Prefecture Press Release: August 29, 2025 To Members of the Press Folk tales transformed into picture books! Komono Town KOMONO Picture Book Marche The KOMONO Picture Book Marche will be held at Komono Town Welfare Park on Monday, September 15, 2025 (National Holiday). You can enjoy an exhibition of submitted works from the picture book contest and a variety of other products at the market. The Komono Town Picture Book Town Development and Culture Project Executive Committee will be holding the “KOMONO Picture Book Marche” at Komono Town Welfare Park from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Monday, September 15, 2025 (National Holiday). 
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(Mon/Holiday)), and visitors can participate in a popularity vote. Participants can also try their hand at gachapon machines, which will include badges and discount coupons for Marche vendors. In addition, a lively market will be held at the same time, featuring stores selling goods and holding workshops, as well as food trucks.
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