It will be held at Ueno Park in Tokyo for two days, from May 4th (Monday, public holiday) to May 5th (Tuesday, public holiday), 2026.
The " Ueno no Mori Parent-Child Book Festa 2026 " (organized by the Children's Reading Promotion Council, the Japan Children's Book Publishers Association, and the Publishing Culture Industry Promotion Foundation) will be held for two days, from May 4th (Monday, public holiday) to May 5th (Tuesday, public holiday), 2026, at Ueno Park in Taito Ward.
The "Ueno no Mori Parent-Child Book Festa" started in 2000 as part of the "Children's Reading Year" initiative, and has grown in scale year after year with the theme of "children and reading." This year marks its 24th edition.
Over 80 publishers exhibited at the venue, with approximately 40,000 picture books and children's books on display! Last year, approximately 34,000 people attended and about 32,000 books were sold.
At the sales booths, one of the attractions is not just the sale of books, but also the opportunity to choose books while talking directly with editors and sales staff. With author autograph sessions, picture book readings, and stage events that combine music, it is one of Japan's largest book events that the whole family can enjoy.
Event Overview
Date: May 4th, 2026 (Monday/Holiday) to May 5th, 2026 (Tuesday/Holiday) 9:30-17:30
Venue: Ueno Park Fountain Square
Organized by: Children's Reading Promotion Council, Japan Children's Book Publishers Association, and the Publishing Culture Industry Promotion Foundation
[Free admission, no reservation required]
Book sales by publishers
85 exhibitors, primarily focusing on picture books and children's books, will set up booths and sell approximately 40,000 books.
[Available Payment Methods]
Credit cards, QR code payments, transportation IC cards, book vouchers, book cards
*Please note that we do not accept cash payments.
(Book vouchers will be sold for cash at the venue.)
Nationwide Visiting Storytelling Team in Ueno Park
Kodansha's caravan car, which travels around the country carrying fun stories, is coming to Ueno Park.
We will be offering tours of the "caravan car" loaded with approximately 550 picture books, as well as holding storytelling sessions and other events.
【event】
– "Mottainai Grandma's Storytelling Session" by Mariko Shinju
Even the "Wasteful Grandma" makes an appearance!
– A live reading of "Panda Banana!" by Satoshi Iriyama and Tomohiko Fujimoto
Event Stage & Exhibitor Tents
The event stage will host many events, including a storytelling session by picture book author Ren'on Hayashi and singer Yo Hitoto, and a "Picture Book, Music, and Magic Show" by Tsuyoshi Otomo.
The exhibitor tents also offer plenty of events that adults can enjoy, not just children, such as autograph sessions with artists!
Click here for the timetable and event details.
Front of the flyer
Back of the flyer
[From the press release of the Japan Publishing Culture Industry Promotion Foundation]
