Preserve Memories with 'My Pet Photo Essay' — Submissions Open from July 2026

Reiwa Publishing (headquartered in Minato City, Tokyo), a self-publishing service provider, will begin offering a new service called 'Uchino Ko Photo Essay' in July 2026. This service enables users to create custom books that compile memories of beloved pets—such as dogs and cats—using both photos and written narratives.

Through its existing 'Uchino Ko Photo Album' service, Reiwa Publishing has received numerous requests from pet owners wishing to preserve photos of their cherished pets in book form. Among these requests, many expressed a desire to include personal stories, episodes, and written reflections on their pets' lives and their own experiences. In response, the company initiated the development of this new service.

The 'Uchino Ko Photo Album' series has already exceeded 16 published volumes.

What is 'Uchino Ko Photo Essay'?

'Uchino Ko Photo Essay' is an original book created by combining photos of pets—such as dogs, cats, and other animals—with the pet owner's own words.

Uchino Ko Photo Essay Sample Layout

The book features a two-page spread format: photos on the left page and personal essays on the right. This layout allows users to preserve memories such as how they met their pet, growth milestones, unforgettable moments, and everyday anecdotes—alongside photos.

Completed books will be sold on Amazon and also made available as e-books.

Service Features

1. Preserve emotions that photos alone cannot convey

Unlike standard photo books, this service allows pet owners to include their own words alongside photos, enabling them to tell a narrative about their life with their pet and preserve cherished memories as a story.

2. Compile SNS memories into a lasting keepsake

While social media posts can easily get buried over time, publishing a book ensures these memories can be preserved and cherished for years to come.

3. Honor pets who have crossed the rainbow bridge

The service can be used not only for pets currently living with their owners but also as a way to reflect on and preserve memories of beloved family members who have passed away.

4. Easy submission via dedicated online form

Photos and text can be submitted through a dedicated online form, making it accessible even for those unfamiliar with manuscript creation.

Book Specifications (planned)

Full-color printing

Total of 63 pages

60 content pages

Two-page spread: 'Left page: photo' / 'Right page: essay'

Available for sale on Amazon

Available in both print and e-book formats

Submission to the National Diet Library (optional)

Development Background

In recent years, pets are increasingly recognized not just as companion animals but as 'members of the family.'

Through the 'Uchino Ko Photo Album' service, Reiwa Publishing has received many requests from pet owners who wish to preserve not only photos but also personal episodes and written reflections about their pets.

In response, Reiwa Publishing has developed 'Uchino Ko Photo Essay' as a new publishing service that captures the deep bond and irreplaceable memories shared with pets—beyond what photos alone can express.

The goal is to preserve the precious time spent with beloved 'family pets' and pass these memories on to the future through photos and words.

Future Plans

In preparation for the July 2026 launch, the company is currently producing sample books. Moving forward, Reiwa Publishing will release actual production examples and promote the service as a new option for preserving pet memories in book form.

Cover and Two-Page Spread Sample

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About Reiwa Publishing

Reiwa Publishing is a publishing house dedicated to connecting people's emotions and histories to the future through book creation. Inspired by 'Hacchan,' a former stray cat who brought joy as the mascot of a computer classroom in Nagoya, the company's mission is rooted in the lessons of 'the strength to live' and 'warmth.' Reiwa Publishing continues to develop services that give tangible form to the irreplaceable bonds between families and their pets.

[Reiwa Publishing] https://reiwasyuppan.jp/

In addition to publishing books, Reiwa Publishing provides comprehensive web marketing support to help authors strengthen their personal branding.

▼ Book Publishing

By utilizing POD (Print-on-Demand) publishing, the company offers low-cost self-publishing with significantly reduced upfront costs compared to traditional methods. (What is POD publishing? https://reiwasyuppan.jp/pod-publishing/)

Publish both print books and e-books (including cover design, typesetting, illustration creation, and submission-ready file preparation)

Available in 7 countries: Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain

Multilingual publishing available

▼ Marketing Support

Brand-building support through the creation of dedicated landing pages (websites) for each book

Press release writing and distribution

PR card creation

▼ Contact Information

• Request materials: https://reiwasyuppan.jp/request/

• General inquiries: https://reiwasyuppan.jp/contact/

<Reiwa Publishing Direct Line>

050-3187-8210 (Weekdays 10:00–18:00)

※ An automated voice system will answer.

▼ Operating Company

[Acca Communications LLC] https://www.accacom.jp/

Company Name: Acca Communications LLC

Representative: Miyuki Ito, Managing Member

Head Office: 2-22-14 Minami-Aoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062

Established: July 7, 2011

TEL: 050-3159-6003 (Main)

▼ Business Activities

• Website development, e-commerce support, and consulting

• Seminars and corporate training programs

• Internet media and advertising agency services

• Planning, production, and publishing of books

【For inquiries regarding this announcement】

Reiwa Publishing Public Relations

https://reiwasyuppan.jp/contact/