Award ceremony for the 29th Bungeisha Picture Book Awards held at Sunshine City's Fountain Plaza Sunshine City Co., Ltd. (Toshima City, Tokyo; President and CEO: Eimi Waki), which operates "Picture Book Forest"—a year-round family-oriented event series centered on picture books—and Bungeisha Co., Ltd. (Shinjuku City, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tsugufumi Uriya), organizer of the nationwide picture book competition "Bungeisha Publishing Culture Promotion Fund 31st Picture Book Awards," have collaborated to introduce a new category called the "Sunshine City Picture Book Forest" Award, aimed at children aged elementary school and younger. This collaboration began in 2023, driven by both companies’ shared desire to support children’s creativity and provide them with platforms to shine, marking its fourth iteration this year. The number of entries has increased annually, receiving strong support from families. This year, winners will be invited to attend the award ceremony held at Sunshine City's Fountain Plaza. Winning entries will be featured on large digital screens at the plaza—the largest indoor commercial plaza in Japan—and on the big-screen television at the "Picture Book Plaza" within the facility. Through this collaboration, we aim to create opportunities for children to engage with books, offering them meaningful experiences and lasting memories. Sunshine City's "Picture Book Forest" will continue to host numerous family-friendly events, including workshops and storytelling sessions. ● Bungeisha Publishing Culture Promotion Fund: Picture Book Awards A nationwide picture book competition hosted by Bungeisha. Since launching its first call for entries in January 2011, it has been held twice annually for 14 years, contributing to the creation of a richer society through picture book culture. Grand Prize-winning works are published as books by Bungeisha. ▼ Download the press release PDF here https://prtimes.jp/a/?f=d20364-1122-8ed756751540887663c2363e04469f35.pdf Ove