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A reading session of songs and picture books for babies and toddlers (ages 0 and up) 2026
"A warm and cozy picture book and song plaza"*Canceled on 6/3 (Wed)
(Added on June 6, 2026 (Tuesday))
[Important] Notice of Cancellation of "Pokapoka☀ Picture Book and Song Plaza" on Wednesday, June 3rd
Regarding the "Warm and Cozy Picture Book and Song Gathering" scheduled for Wednesday, June 3rd, we have decided to cancel the event due to the expected severe weather associated with the approaching typhoon, prioritizing the safety of all participants.
We will contact all applicants separately, so please check your messages.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused to those who were looking forward to participating, and we appreciate your understanding.
Relaxing and smiling in the secluded area ♩
Have lots of fun with picture books and songs with "Yu Onee-san," who has appeared in numerous family concerts and NHK character shows across the country and also provides a voice for the popular baby and toddler program "Sina Pushu"!
Nursing rooms, diaper changing stations and stroller parking areas are available!
| Schedule | Wednesday, June 3, 2026 *Cancelled /Monday, June 15, 2026 February 3rd (Wednesday)/February 8th (Monday), 2027 *All events are held twice a day ①10:30-11:10 (Registration begins at 10:00) ②14:30-15:10 (Registration begins at 14:00) *The eligibility requirements differ between ① and ②. Please check the eligibility section. |
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| Venue | Cultural Center (Large Hall, 2nd floor lobby) |
| Genre | Lecture/Classroom |
Ticket informationRecruiting / Applying
| Fee/Cost | 500 yen/pair *If additional parents join, the fee is 1 yen (tax included) per person. |
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| How to apply | ★Foundation website application formPlease apply in advance. *We will notify you of your participation status via email after you register. *Reception will end as soon as the capacity is reached. |
| Application Period | 【6/3.6/15】5/1～ 【2/3.2/8】12/20～ 定員に達し次第締め切り |
Event Outline
| Program/content | The content of the picture book is something to look forward to on the day★ We have lots of exciting activities for children, such as reading picture books, fun rhythmic games, and eurhythmics classes. Have fun moving your body and singing with the singing teacher!
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| Appearance / Lecturer | Singing Sister Ikeba Yu |
| Capacity | 20 pairs per session (1 parent and 1 child per pair) *Closed once capacity is reached. |
| Target | ① 10:30-11:10 Crawling and rolling around stage (a program mainly focused on cuddling and napping) ② 14:30-15:10 Standing Stage (A program mainly focused on standing and jumping in place) *Please apply according to your child's developmental stage. |
| Organizer | Sponsored by: Itabashi Cultural and International Exchange Foundation |
Appearance / lecturer profile
Born in Ibaraki Prefecture.
Graduated from Nihon University College of Art, Department of Music, majoring in vocal music. He completed his studies at the same university.
As a singing lady, she has appeared in many family concerts, kids events, outreach performances, elementary and junior high school art appreciation events, NHK character shows, etc. all over the country. She is a member of the nursery rhyme singer unit "Lapore", and she distributes play songs and dowa songs.
Since 2014, she has appeared in various children's opera productions. She participates in singing and narration for the CD ``Children's Opera and Japanese Instruments,'' which is currently on sale. She works as a music instructor (vocal/rhythmics) at music schools, nursery schools, kindergartens, etc. in Tokyo.
In 2017, won the Bronze Prize at the 32nd Children's Song Contest.
2019: Appointed as “Chikusei Tourism Ambassador” for Chikusei City, Ibaraki Prefecture.
Currently a part-time lecturer at the Department of Early Childhood Education and Childcare at Tokiwa Junior College.
She also provides voice acting for the popular baby show "Sinapushu."
Inquiries on the event
(Public interest incorporated foundation) Itabashi Culture and International Exchange Foundation 03-3579-3130 (Weekdays 9:00-17:00)