Event Flyer Exhibition Period Saturday, July 4, 2026 (Reiwa 8) to Sunday, September 6, 2026 • Closed days: Mondays, Tuesday, July 21, 2026 However, open on Monday, July 20, 2026 (a national holiday) and Monday, August 10, 2026 • Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 4:30 p.m.) Venue Himeji Literary Museum North Building Admission Fee General: 1,000 yen • Free admission for visitors under 18 years of age • Half-price admission for holders of a physical disability certificate, intellectual developmental disability certificate, or mental health and welfare certificate (please present the certificate or Mirairo ID card), and one caregiver per eligible person • 20% discount for groups of 30 or more • Admission includes access to the permanent exhibition Exhibition Overview The triangular dress worn by the rabbit is a magical garment whose patterns keep changing. Kayako Nishimaki's masterpiece "My Dress" is a timeless classic, beloved for its story reminiscent of paper doll play and its joyful, rhythmic phrases like "Rararan Lorororon" that make the heart leap. From her debut work "Button Kingdom" (text by Shigeo Nakamura, Koguma-sha) to "The Cat Who Loves to Paint" (Doshinsha), inspired by her father the Western-style painter, and the collaborative picture book "They're Brushed!" with Tetsuko Kamizawa (Kaisei-sha), Nishimaki's picture books are filled with deep affection that embraces children's innocent sensitivity, curiosity, and growth. This exhibition showcases a rich array of original artworks created with vibrant colors and diverse techniques such as lithographs, watercolors, and embroidery, along with rough sketches, inviting visitors into her warm and expansive picture book world. Experience the imagination of an artist who touches the very origin of the heart. Kayako Nishimaki (Nishimaki Kayako) Profile Born in Tokyo in 1939. Graduated from the Department of Crafts, Tokyo University of the Arts. Began creating lithographs and etchings during