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    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/06/19 (Fri)

    This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

    "2026 Italy ・ Bologna International Picture Book Original Art Exhibition" to Be Held ～ Picture book illustrations from various countries and regions gather in Itabashi ！ ～

    The Itabashi City Art Museum will host an exhibition featuring all the winning works from the “2026 Bologna International Children’s Book Illustration Exhibition ・ Illustrators Exhibition （” （ * ）,” which has garnered worldwide attention.

    This exhibition allows visitors to enjoy works featuring a diverse range of themes, expressions, and ・ techniques from around the world. Additionally, as a special feature, the exhibition will showcase new picture books by Ukrainian artist ・ Maria （ Haiduk ）, who won the “Bologna SM Publishing Award （ * ） ” at the age of 19, will be featured as a special exhibition. Furthermore, we will host numerous events—including lectures, lecture series, and workshops on picture books—that allow a wide range of people to engage with picture book culture.

    Since hosting the “Italy ・ Bologna International Picture Book Original Art Exhibition” at the Itabashi City Art Museum in 1981, the ward has been deepening its ties with the city of Bologna, Italy ・. In recent years, through various activities and initiatives centered on picture books, we have been developing and promoting “Itabashi: The Town of Picture Books” as the ward’s brand. This year, from July 18 to August 16, we will also hold the inaugural “Itabashi Picture Book and Design Festival － A Summer Festival Opening Up the Possibilities of Picture Books and Design － ,” an event that will delight visitors with the world of picture books and the charm of design.

    *“Italy ・ Bologna International Picture Book Original Art Exhibition （ Illustrators Exhibition”* is an exhibition held annually in Bologna, Italy, in conjunction with the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, showcasing the winning entries from an illustration competition for children’s books. It offers a glimpse into current trends and future directions in children’s books and is known as a launching pad for emerging illustrators. This year, marking the 60th edition, 4,158 entries were submitted from 94 countries and regions, and 75 artists from 33 countries and regions—including seven from Japan—were selected.

    *The “Bologna SM Publishing Award” was established by the Bologna ・ Children’s ・ Book Fair and Spain’s SM Foundation with the aim of discovering, and support new talent in the field of illustration. Each year, the winner is selected from among the Bologna Fair finalists who are 35 years old or younger. The winner is awarded a cash prize and the opportunity to have a picture book published by SM Publishing in Spain.

    Dates
    July 8, Reiwa 8 (Wednesday) ～ August 16 (Sunday) 9:30 ～ 17:00 （ Last admission at 16:30 ）

    * Closed ： Mondays and July 21 (Tuesday)

    *However, the museum will be open on July 20 (Monday ・ public holiday) the museum will be open

    Venue
    Itabashi City Art Museum （ 5-34-27 Akatsuka, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo － － ）

    ・ Get off at “Nishi-Takashimadaira Station” on the Toei Mita Line; approximately 14 minutes on foot

    ・ From “Shimo-Akatsuka Station” on the Tobu Tojo Line Get off at “Shimo-Akatsuka Station” on the Tobu Tojo Line or “Akatsuka Station” on the Tokyo Metro, then walk about 24 minutes

    Admission
    Adults: 900 yen, University students: 600 yen, High school students and younger: Free

    * Ages 65 and older ・ Discounts available for people with disabilities （ Proof of eligibility required ）

    Special Exhibitions ・ Lectures ・ Workshops ● Special Exhibition

    We will showcase new picture books by Maria ・ Haiduk （ Maria Haiduk ） from Ukraine—who won the “Bologna SM Publishing Award” in 2025 at the young age of 19—as well as original artwork from two Japanese picture books that won the “Bologna ・ Ragazzi Award （ BRAW ）.”

    ● Lectures

    We will host lectures and talk events featuring a variety of professionals involved in the picture book industry.

    ● Workshops

    We are planning workshops for illustrators led by experts active on the front lines of picture book creation, picture book-making classes for middle and high school students, and arts and crafts workshops for children.

    Bologna SM Publishing Award

    Established by the Bologna ・ Children’s ・ Book Fair and Spain’s SM Foundation, with the aim of discovering, encouraging, and supporting new talent in the field of illustration. Each year, winners are selected from among the finalists of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair who are 35 years old or younger. Winners are awarded a cash prize and the opportunity to have their picture book published by SM Publishing in Spain.

    The Bologna ・ Ragazzi Award

    Organized by the Bologna ・ Children’s ・ Book Fair for published picture books, with judging conducted in separate categories such as fiction and nonfiction.

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/06/16 (Tue)

    This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

    Let's Enjoy Koshigaya's Summer Vegetables ！

    Summer vegetables are packed with nutrients to help you stay healthy during the hot summer months. Here, we introduce fresh summer vegetables grown in Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture, which are now coming into season.

    Grower’s Perspective

    Hiroaki Nakajima, who grows a variety of vegetables including corn, edamame, and broccoli, has been farming for over 45 years. “Corn is vulnerable to rain and wind, so it’s a crop that’s easily affected by the weather,” he explained. “Timing the harvest is also difficult, so I take it very seriously every morning.”

    "Since I put a lot of time and effort into this by hand, it’s very rewarding when people tell me it’s ‘delicious,’" he said with a smile. "It’s important to deliver safe, fresh vegetables. Please be sure to try these delicious vegetables, picked fresh this morning."


    Morning-harvested corn

    Mr. Nakajima grows “Gold Rush,” known for its yellow kernels and rich sweetness, and "Dolce Dream," which features a mix of yellow and white kernels.

    "I recommend cooking it in the microwave—it saves you the trouble of boiling water, and the nutrients and sweetness don’t leach into the water," he told us.

    Other items include ！ Koshigaya summer vegetables

    You can buy Mr. Nakajima’s corn here
    ● Green Marche (2-66 Masubayashi, Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture)

    Business Hours: Monday ～ Friday 9:30 AM ～ 5:00 PM\ (Wed ・ except year-end and New Year’s holidays), Sat ・ Sun 9:00 AM ～ 5:00 PM

    Contact TEL 048 -963-3003

    ● Green Marche Store No. 2 （ 7-209-4 Nanazacho, Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture

    Business Hours 9:30 AM ～ 5:00 PM\ (Wednesdays ・ excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

    Contact: TEL 048-972-4566

    * Depending on shipping conditions, items may not be available in-store

    [Inquiries]

    Mayor's Office, Public Relations and City Promotion Division

    Phone ： 048 － 963 － 9117

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/05/27 (Wed)

    This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

    Toda City, Saitama Prefecture ・ August 1 （ Saturday ） "The 73rd Todabashi Fireworks Display Sky Fantasia" commemorating the 60th anniversary of the city's establishment.

    Toda City, Saitama Prefecture, will hold the "73rd Todabashi Fireworks Festival" on Saturday, August 1, 2026 （ ）.

    A total of approximately 7,500 fireworks will be shot off, including a No. 10 ball （ and a large ball ）, which are rarely seen at fireworks displays in the Tokyo metropolitan area, and together with the "Itabashi Fireworks Festival" held simultaneously on the opposite shore, a total of approximately 15,000 fireworks will be shot off.

    The Todabashi Fireworks Festival and the Itabashi Fireworks Festival are laid out with the launch sites facing each other across the Arakawa River, and this very rare launch environment will be utilized for synchronized production to provide visitors with a fireworks show that can only be seen here.

    This year marks the 60th anniversary of Toda City's municipal organization, and the city will be working with visitors to make the event more exciting, including the launch of an original production programmed by citizens at the pre-event and a program that allows spectator participation. In addition, the largest number of paid seats （ and approximately 25,000 seats ） will be set up so that more people can enjoy the fireworks at the venue.

    In addition, to allow visitors to enjoy the time at the venue even before the fireworks start, a variety of unique kitchen cars and other vehicles will gather at the venue, offering a wide variety of drinks and exquisite menus.

    Outline of "The 73rd Todabashi Fireworks Display"
    Date and Time
    August 1, 2026 （ Saturday ） 7:00 pm ～ 8:30 pm

    *Simultaneous with "Itabashi Fireworks Display. Cancelled in case of stormy weather （ No postponement ）

    Venue
    Arakawa riverbed upstream of Toda Bridge on Route 17

    Number of spectators （ Previous event ）
    450,000 people

    *As announced by organizer
    Number of shots
    about 7,500 shots （ about 15,000 shots in total with Itabashi Fireworks Festival ）

    Paid seat sales
    advance sales in Toda City ： from June 11 （ Thurs ） in Toda City

    General sales ： June 15 （ Mon ） on E-Plus website （ Internet ） from

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