【Miraiya Bookstore Co., Ltd.】 This popular picture book, beloved by kindergarten teachers, is now available as a book for the first time, exclusively at Miraiya Bookstore! [Fukuinkan Shoten x Miraiya Shoten’s First Joint Publication Project] “Set of 3 Picture Books for Babies” Released October 18th
Miraiya Bookstores Co., Ltd. Press Release: October 18, 2025 This popular picture book beloved by kindergarten teachers is now available in book form for the first time exclusively at Miraiya Bookstore! [Fukuinkan Shoten x Miraiya Bookstore’s first joint publication project] “3-Book Set for Babies” on sale October 18th ~To celebrate the release! Points giveaway campaign for all books published by Fukuinkan Shoten!
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(https://store.miraiyashoten.co.jp/) from Saturday, October 18, 2025. This product is a collection of three carefully selected stories from back issues of “Kodomo no Tomo 0.1.2.”, a monthly picture book published by Fukuinkan Shoten, that were particularly popular in “reading aloud settings” such as kindergartens and daycare centers. Packaged in a luxurious special case, it makes a perfect gift for baby showers and the Christmas season. This is the first time the books have been released for general bookstores. In addition, to commemorate the release, we will be holding a limited-time points giveaway campaign for all books published by Fukuinkan Shoten from Saturday, October 18, 2025 to Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Take this
opportunity to choose picture books that are perfect for Christmas gifts or heartwarming storytimes. ■【Launch Campaign Overview】 Period: Saturday, October 18, 2025 – Wednesday, December 31, 2025 1. “Recommended by the kindergarten teachers! Receive 300 mibon points when you purchase the “Set of 3 Picture Books for Babies” Image
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/152182/70/152182-70-db7356fc7fb035d31c2ebb7956bd0305-585×825.png Mibon Points is a points service provided by Miraiya Bookstore. You receive 1 point for every 300 yen you spend on a product, and 1 point can be used as 1 yen. Points can be converted into coupons through the official Miraiya Bookstore app, and can be exchanged in increments of 50 points. *Magazines and calendars are not eligible for points *To receive points, you must present the official Miraiya Bookstore app *Bonus points will be awarded the month following your purchase, separate from regular points ■【Planning background】 Fukuinkan Shoten, a children’s book publisher founded in 1952, has published numerous picture books beloved by generations, including “Gurigura” and “Daruma-chan and Tengu-chan.” Their monthly picture book series has long been highly praised by kindergarten teachers. Miraiya Shoten’s desire to “enable children to enjoy these high-quality picture books at home” led to their first joint publishing project with Fukuinkan Shoten. Three popular works from the back issues of the monthly picture book series will be published as books and available exclusively at all Miraiya Shoten stores and the official online store.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/152182/70/152182-70-fdefcc04f27e7e8afe282b1a47a5f05c-1960×1289.png ■Product overview Product name: “Recommended by kindergarten teachers! “Set of 3 Picture Books for Babies” ISBN: 978-4-8340-4597-0 Price: ¥2,970 (tax included) Release Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 [Product Details] – Three carefully selected popular works from the monthly picture book “Kodomo no Tomo 0.1.2.” have been published as books. – First publication for general bookstores. ・Comes in a special case *This is a limited-quantity item and will end when stock runs out. ■ Kaoru Kita, Children’s Book Buyer, Product Planning Department, Miraiya Bookstore “For many years, Miraiya Bookstores has provided local residents with wonderful opportunities to encounter books. This time, as part of our first joint publishing project with Fukuinkan Shoten, we have carefully selected three particularly popular titles from among those beloved by kindergarteners to create a picture book set perfect for reading aloud. We hope this set will inspire parents and children to engage with picture books at home and spend quality time together. Miraiya Bookstores will continue to foster local culture and learning through books, and support the bright futures of children.” Fukuinkan Shoten Sales Department Manager Kenji Shibata This year marks the 30th anniversary of the monthly picture book “Kodomo no Tomo 0.1.2.” Since its launch, we have cherished our unchanging desire to deliver picture books that speak to babies through words and pictures, and have delivered numerous works, earning support from many people, including kindergarten and nursery school teachers. Spending time reading a picture book and relaxing with your child is an irreplaceable way to connect the hearts of parents and children. We are thrilled to be able to publish three of our most popular works from the monthly picture book’s publication in book form through our first co-publishing project with Miraiya Bookstore. We hope you enjoy spending quality time enjoying the world of picture books with your child. ” ■【About Fukuinkan Shoten】 Founded in 1952, this company is one of Japan’s leading children’s book publishers, having published many best-selling picture books, including the “Gurigura” series and the “Daruma-chan” series. Highly trusted by kindergartens and daycare centers, they continue to create high-quality picture books that nurture children’s sensibilities and imaginations.
■Company Profile [Company Name] Miraiya Bookstore Co., Ltd. [Head Office] AEON Tower 9F, 1-5-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture [Telephone number] 043-298-1021 (main) [Established] December 24, 1985 [Capital] 100 million yen (100% invested by Aeon Co., Ltd.) [President and CEO] Masataka Hirakawa [Business
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