TOKYO, Oct 10 (News On Japan) –
Despite a basic stoop in Japan’s publishing trade, image books that includes meals as central characters are discovering important success. At the eighth Miraiya Picture Book Awards, three of the highest 5 books targeted on meals.
One notable instance is The Gyoza Has Gone Missing, a narrative a few boy imagining the whereabouts of a lacking gyoza, which captured readers’ imaginations.
Other well-liked titles embrace The Magical Exciting Rice Balls, the place components eagerly wait to grow to be rice balls, and Will You Cut Me into Stir-Fried Vegetables?, a humorous story a few inexperienced pepper making an attempt to keep away from being chopped. These food-themed image books have been embraced by youngsters and oldsters alike, with some serving to choosy eaters develop a newfound curiosity in meals. The creators behind these books, usually self-taught or working in distinctive partnerships, proceed to discover meals themes, additional boosting the style’s reputation.