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Kenbuchi Picture Book Village（けんぶち絵本の里）

けんぶちえほんのさと Kenbuchi Picture Book Village

Kenbuchi Picture Book Village（けんぶち絵本の里）

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A village of 3,000 rebuilt its identity around picture books, and has run an original-illustration prize ever since.

TypeMemorial museum
GenreContemporary art
Area in the prefectureNorthern Hokkaido

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Where is Kenbuchi Picture Book Village?
It is in Kembuchi, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. It is a memorial museum.
What can I see at Kenbuchi Picture Book Village?
A village of 3,000 rebuilt its identity around picture books, and has run an original-illustration prize ever since. The focus is contemporary art.
When was Kenbuchi Picture Book Village established?
It dates from 1991.

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