A must-see for Shiba Inu lovers! “It’s just like my dog!” “Yes, that’s the face he makes!” – many people are expressing their sympathy. “Walking with You,” a picture book depicting irreplaceable days spent with your beloved dog, will be released on October 3rd.
Micro Magazine, Inc. Press release: October 3, 2025 To Members of the Press A must-see for Shiba Inu lovers! Many people are expressing their sympathy, saying things like, “It’s just like my dog!” and “Yes, that’s the face he makes!” “Walking with You,” a picture book depicting irreplaceable days spent with a beloved dog, will be released on October 3rd. This picture book overflows with love for dogs, illustrated by the duo behind the popular picture book “Because You’re Here,” which struck a chord with cat lovers and was immediately reprinted upon release. As with the previous book, a portion of sales and royalties will be donated to animal welfare organizations and medical institutions.
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https://kodomono-hon.com/detail/?titleid=68493 Written by: Kusaka Minako Illustrated by: Hashimoto Mio ISBN: 9784867168493 Format: A4 variable Price: ¥1,650 (¥1,500 10% tax) Release date: October 3, 2025 ≪Author information≫ Kusaka Minako A picture book author who writes and illustrates. She lives in the suburbs of Tokyo with her rescued cats, Pino and Mona. A native of Miyagi Prefecture, she graduated from the Department of English Literature at Sophia University and is a member of the Dobiren Association. His major works include “A Panda a Day” (written by Otsuka Kenta, Shogakukan), “Forest Cat” (illustrated by Shinada Sayori, Bunken Publishing), “When You Were Born” and “Black Cat Lily’s Start” (illustrated by Yokosuka Kaori, Shogakukan), “The Cat’s Bathhouse” (illustrated by Kitamura Yuka, Alicekan), “Midnight Present” (illustrated by Yoshimura Megu, Iwasaki Shoten), “Kitten Kitten Cat Pizza” (illustrated by Kawada Kuniko, KADOKAWA), and “Because You’re Here” (illustrated by Hashimoto Mio, Micro Magazine). https://www.kusakaminako.com Mio Hashimoto A sculptor with a studio in an old warehouse in Mie Prefecture, Mio Hashimoto carves animals in their natural form. Her material is camphor wood. Using animals that live or have lived in this world as models, she aims to create sculptures that allow viewers to encounter their creatures once again. She is currently holding solo exhibitions at art museums across the country. Major works include “My First Woodcarving Animal Lessons” (Raichousha), “Hashimoto Mio Carves a Cat” (Tatsumi Publishing), and picture books such as “When I’m Filled with Memories” and “Spiky” (KISSA BOOKS), “My Friend’s Name” (written by Uchida Rintaro, published by Kyoikugageki), and “Because You’re Here” (text by Kusaka Minako, published by Micro Magazine).
https://miohashimoto.com/ Here are some impressions from bookstore staff who read the book early! A little back leaps into the seasonal scenery. Even without words, the angle of its ears and tail, and the way its body bounces, are overflowing with happiness, and its cuteness made my heart skip a beat. The charm of dogs is that they make even the familiar scenery on a walking path seem somehow sparkling and special. Remembering the days I spent with my Maltese at my parents’ house, I suddenly felt a longing to meet him. Shio-sama, Kumazawa Bookstore Nishiarai Branch I used to own a dog, so I was happy to be able to relate to every page. The moments I had with my dog, the time we spent together, were truly irreplaceable. A picture book that will make everyone happy, whether they love dogs or live with them! Every page is so cute! My dog also joined in at the part where it said, “Sit down in the middle!” And then, when they sang “Everything I remember,” I couldn’t stop crying. Mr. Fukuhara, Miraiya Bookstore Himonya Branch It was just so cute!! I absolutely adore dogs. Even though it wasn’t a sad story, I suddenly felt a pang of sadness and started crying. I’m so glad that every walk was filled with such wonderful memories. I want to go on walks with that dog again, thinking of him I loved so much. They were together anyway, so it was sparkling. That’s right. This picture book made me want to know quietly about their future. Mr. Nakazawa, Kumazawa Bookstore Nishiarai Branch I used to have a dog myself, so the words and pictures on every page resonated with me and brought back memories of the days I spent with my beloved dog. I had to take him for a walk every day, so it was sometimes tough, but I think those little secret, fun times with my dog have become a treasure in my heart. Dogs are creatures that express their feelings with their whole body. This is a book that should be read by anyone who owns a dog, anyone who has owned a dog in the past, and anyone who will encounter a dog in the future. Mr. Takakura, Miraiya Bookstore Iruma Branch When I remember how you woke me up in the morning and the walks we took together, my heart is filled with the irreplaceable days I spent with my beloved dog. This is a picture book that you’ll want to give to dog lovers. The illustrations of the straight-forward eyes are adorable. Yamada-san, Usagiya Yaita Branch The expression on the face of “you” on the cover as you gaze at me conveys your love for “me.” Even though he can’t speak, I find it adorable to see him wagging his tail and gently snuggling up to me. I hope I can cherish every day with you. Mr. Hirose, Tsutaya Bookstore, Tenjin, Fukuoka Irreplaceable, precious time with your irreplaceable family. The dog’s innocent, straight eyes are so adorable…!! This is a book that will make you want to hug it with all your heart! Yamamoto-san, Bunshindo Bookstore, Viva Mall Honjo Branch The prologue begins with “thank you,” and the sentence is written in the past tense. “All I remember is you, my dearest love.” really warmed my heart. The sentence that continued, “Memories of you,” and the dog’s sleeping face brought tears to my eyes…but what happened next was different from what I expected, so I was relieved lol I also like “Because You’re Here,” but as a dog owner, this picture book really warmed my heart. It reminded me once again of how precious the time I spend walking my dog is. There are a lot of cats in this picture book, so I hope the dogs do well too. BOOKS Emitas Piago Ueda Store, Mr. S I really like this author, so I’m very happy to have had the opportunity to see the galley proofs. Even though it’s just an illustration, Moon is cheerful and looks as if he’s ready to move at any moment. He shows a variety of expressions, but his watery eyes are particularly striking, as if he’s staring intently. I found every picture adorable. The text also makes you realize just how adorable dogs are, reminding you once again that, yes, these are the things that make them so cute! This is a picture book for children who live with animals or are planning to bring animals into their homes. Of course, this is a picture book that will make adults smile as well, and make them want to cherish their beloved dogs even more. Mr. Yamashita, Kumazawa Bookstore Chofu Branch
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