Misato Picture Book Circuit 2026

About this event

"Misato Picture Book Circuit 2026," held in Misato City, Saitama Prefecture, is an event packed with various exciting activities centered around picture books, such as storytelling readings and workshops. Encounters with favorite books and delightful experiences await visitors. Welcome gifts are also prepared on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. At the event, a lecture titled "Tokkiri no Ohanashi" (Special Stories) and an autograph session by children's book author Yasuko Ambiru will be held on Saturday, November 21. Additionally, a storytelling session and workshop titled "Let's Make a Piyo-chan Pop-up Card!" along with an autograph session by Satoshi Iriyama will take place on Sunday, November 22. These lectures and workshops require advance booking, but the autograph sessions do not. Furthermore, visitors can enjoy diverse workshops and activities such as free picture book browsing by Kodansha, storytelling by Taicho, storytelling by picture book specialist Yu-kun, hands-on experience with the "Bungee Chime" (known as the world's most carefree musical instrument), commemorative photo ops with Kaiketsu Zorori and Piyo-chan, the sale of 1,000 children's books, a quiz rally based on "Ichinen Ichikumi Sensei Ano Ne," a workshop making Bake-takan's mix-and-match picture book, a Noraneko Gundan coloring mask workshop, and can badge making. The venues are Misato Chuo Niodori Plaza and Niodori Park, running from 10:00 to 16:00 on both days. The event will be held rain or shine, though outdoor programs may be relocated inside Niodori Plaza. Concurrent events include "Niodori Futari" (Saturday & Sunday) and "Misato Children's Festival" (Sunday) at Niodori Park. As parking is limited, using public transportation is recommended.

Venue

Misato Chuo Niodori Plaza

1F Misato Chuo Niodori Plaza, 1-14-2 Chuo, Misato, Saitama 341-0038