株式会社岩崎書店 News Releases

New Release: Caldecott Award-Winning Masterpiece 'Hanabi' – The Definitive Fireworks Picture Book Capturing the Magic of Summer – Available July 14!

Iwasaki Shoten announces the July 14, 2026 release of 'Hanabi,' a critically acclaimed picture book … · 2026-07-14

[New Book Information] "We Must Pass It On to Future Generations: The Atomic Bomb and War" - A Picture Book Born from a Strong Desire. Testimony of a Girl Who Survived Alone. "Thank You for Being Alive" (Story by Shuji Ago, Illustrations by Ito Hiromichi) Published July 14

Iwasaki Shoten Product Page: https://www.iwasakishoten.co.jp/book/b10170167.html This picture book … · 2026-06-29

New Release Info: The Island of Dragons Is in Big Trouble! Everyone Can't Sleep🌙✨ The Highly Anticipated Second Installment Is Here! A Heartwarming Adventure Under the Starry Sky Born from Failure. 'Rairaku's Star Dust Shop' Releases June 30!

Iwasaki Shoten product page: https://www.iwasakishoten.co.jp/book/b10168772.html ★ The second book … · 2026-06-29

[New Publication Info] We want kids to love vegetables! Over 140,000 copies sold! 'Yasai to Tomodachi Festival' (Story/Art by Ai Iwagami), a spin-off of the popular series, collaborates with Takii & Co.'s home gardening brand 'UETE'!

Iwasaki Shoten will release the picture book 'Yasai to Tomodachi Festival' on April 15, 2026. In col… · 2026-04-13

[New Book Information] "It's okay to be here, just as you are——🪨✨" A picture book for everyone who lives sincerely every day. "I Am Here" A quiet, powerful message from Korea.

Iwasaki Shoten is releasing "I Am Here," a picture book from Korea that gently yet powerfully convey… · 2026-04-13

New Book Release: 'I am here' Picture Book from South Korea

Iwasaki Shoten, Inc. announced the release of a new picture book titled 'I am here' (わたし ここに います), w… · 2026-04-13

[New Book Release] Bread x Vehicles x Animals! The Fun Dutch Picture Book "Shokupan Bus" is Now Available. Featuring Many Fluffy and Delicious-Looking Breads!

Iwasaki Shoten will release the Japanese translation of the Dutch picture book 'Shokupan Bus' (Bread… · 2026-04-15

New Release: Mendako Ninja Returns in 'Mendako Ninja: To Ryuugu Park' – The Beloved Deep-Sea Octopus Hero Saves Peace in an Underwater Amusement Park!

The highly anticipated sequel 'Mendako Ninja: To Ryuugu Park' launches on June 15, 2026. This childr… · 2026-06-17

New Release: 'The Hand of Magnets!' – A Fun Science Picture Book for Ages 3+ Featuring At-Home Magnet Experiments Launches June 17, 2026

Iwasaki Shoten announces the June 17, 2026 release of 'The Hand of Magnets!', a science picture book… · 2026-06-16

[New Book Information] "It's okay to be here, just as you are——🪨✨" A picture book for everyone who lives sincerely every day. "I Am Here" A quiet, powerful message from Korea.

Iwasaki Shoten is releasing "I Am Here," a picture book from Korea that gently yet powerfully convey… · 2026-04-13

New Book Release: Library Staff's NDC (Japanese Decimal Classification) Anthropomorphized Characters Appear in a Novel! Library-Themed Book 'NDC Boys!' to be Published on June 15 (Monday)

A novel featuring NDC (Japanese Decimal Classification) anthropomorphized characters 'NDC Boys,' cre… · 2026-06-15

New Book Release: 'I am here' Picture Book from South Korea

Iwasaki Shoten, Inc. announced the release of a new picture book titled 'I am here' (わたし ここに います), w… · 2026-04-13

New Book: "Vegetables and Friends Festival" (Written and Illustrated by Ai Iwagami), a Spin-off of the Popular Series with Over 140,000 Copies Sold, Collaborates with Takii Seed Co., Ltd.'s Home Gardening Brand "UETE"

Iwasaki Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd. will release "Vegetables and Friends Festival," a new picture bo… · 2026-04-13

New Book: "Vegetables and Friends Festival" (Written and Illustrated by Ai Iwagami), a Spin-off of the Popular Series with Over 140,000 Copies Sold, Collaborates with Takii Seed Co., Ltd.'s Home Gardening Brand "UETE"

Iwasaki Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd. will release "Vegetables and Friends Festival," a new picture bo… · 2026-04-13

New Release: 12th Volume of the Popular 'Nijiiro Fairy Shizuku-chan' Series, 'Twinkle Love Story', Released June 12!

Iwasaki Shoten released the 12th volume of the fairy tale series 'Nijiiro Fairy Shizuku-chan' on Jun… · 2026-06-12

[New Release] The 3rd Installment of Animation Artist misato.'s Popular Picture Book Series 'Oyasumi Restaurant: Sweets Shop' to be Released

The third installment of animation artist misato.'s popular picture book series, 'Oyasumi Restaurant… · 2026-05-25

[New Book Information] "It's okay to be here, just as you are——🪨✨" A picture book for everyone who lives sincerely every day. "I Am Here" A quiet, powerful message from Korea.

Iwasaki Shoten is releasing "I Am Here," a picture book from Korea that gently yet powerfully convey… · 2026-04-13

New Picture Book 'Tonda' Released: A Celebration of the Joy of Living by Saiko Shiiki

Iwasaki Shoten released the new picture book 'Tonda' by Saiko Shiiki on June 10, 2026. The book capt… · 2026-06-11

Release of 'Shizuku-chan Ippai! Sticker Book'

Iwasaki Shoten has released a new sticker book containing 319 stickers to celebrate the 25th anniver… · 2026-05-22

New Original Towel Collection Featuring Classic Pooh from British Masterpiece 'Winnie-the-Pooh' Released

Iwasaki Shoten's Ehon House Division is releasing 5 new 'Classic Pooh Original Towels' featuring ill… · 2026-05-19

[New Book Information] Picture Book to Learn About the Dangers of Water! The 5th Installment in the 'Protecting Children Series' to Prepare for Water Accidents and Disasters: 'Don't Panic! Water is Scary, Water is Dangerous!' (Text and Supervision by Naho Kiyonaga / Illustrations by Wakame Ishizuka) Released June 12!

Iwasaki Shoten will release the picture book 'Don't Panic! Water is Scary, Water is Dangerous!' on J… · 2026-06-12

[New Book Information] Thrilling! The 3rd installment of Rintaro Uchida x Takashi Yamamoto's ghost picture book series 'Obake no Sokojikara' released. True strength is tested in times of crisis!

The third book in the popular 'Obake no' picture book series by Rintaro Uchida and Takashi Yamamoto,… · 2026-04-14

Picture Book Born from Reporting on Cat Rescue Activities, Hogoneko Sotsugyoshiki, to Be Released in May 2026

This picture book was created by Urara Takahashi, author of the children’s nonfiction book Cat Rescu… · 2026-05-14

[New Release Info] What Exactly Are Demigods? Slapstick Gods Entertainment! New Series "Demigod in Training! In Love, Sports, and Mysteries…!?" (Written by Katsuo Sasaki / Illustrated by Idonaka) Now Available!

Iwasaki Shoten announces a new children's book series, "Demigod in Training! In Love, Sports, and My… · 2026-05-13

[New Release Info] What Exactly Are Demigods? Slapstick Gods Entertainment! New Series "Demigod in Training! In Love, Sports, and Mysteries…!?" (Written by Katsuo Sasaki / Illustrated by Idonaka) Now Available!

Iwasaki Shoten announces a new children's book series, "Demigod in Training! In Love, Sports, and My… · 2026-05-13

[New Publication Info] "Ouch!" is a Word of Love That Protects You! A New Concept Message Picture Book "Ouch!" Released, Teaching Children Safety Awareness Just by Reading.

Iwasaki Shoten will release "Ouch!", a new concept message picture book that fosters children's safe… · 2026-05-12

[New Book Information] Thrilling! The 3rd installment of Rintaro Uchida x Takashi Yamamoto's ghost picture book series 'Obake no Sokojikara' released. True strength is tested in times of crisis!

The third book in the popular 'Obake no' picture book series by Rintaro Uchida and Takashi Yamamoto,… · 2026-04-14

[New Book Release] Bread x Vehicles x Animals! The Fun Dutch Picture Book "Shokupan Bus" is Now Available. Featuring Many Fluffy and Delicious-Looking Breads!

Iwasaki Shoten will release the Japanese translation of the Dutch picture book 'Shokupan Bus' (Bread… · 2026-04-15

[New Book Information] Thrilling! The 3rd installment of Rintaro Uchida x Takashi Yamamoto's ghost picture book series 'Obake no Sokojikara' released. True strength is tested in times of crisis!

The third book in the popular 'Obake no' picture book series by Rintaro Uchida and Takashi Yamamoto,… · 2026-04-14

Picture Book Born from Reporting on Cat Rescue Activities, Hogoneko Sotsugyoshiki, to Be Released in May 2026

This picture book was created by Urara Takahashi, author of the children’s nonfiction book Cat Rescu… · 2026-05-14

[New Release Info] What Exactly Are Demigods? Slapstick Gods Entertainment! New Series "Demigod in Training! In Love, Sports, and Mysteries…!?" (Written by Katsuo Sasaki / Illustrated by Idonaka) Now Available!

Iwasaki Shoten announces a new children's book series, "Demigod in Training! In Love, Sports, and My… · 2026-05-13

[New Publication Info] "Ouch!" is a Word of Love That Protects You! A New Concept Message Picture Book "Ouch!" Released, Teaching Children Safety Awareness Just by Reading.

Iwasaki Shoten will release "Ouch!", a new concept message picture book that fosters children's safe… · 2026-05-12