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First Steps in Reading Picture Books to Babies, for Parents-to-Be (Yui no Mori Arakawa)

Japanese title: プレママ・プレパパのための絵本よみきかせはじめの一歩（ゆいの森あらかわ）

Yui no Mori Arakawa, 2F Meeting Room (Machiya Sta.) · Free

A free talk by Akiko Mogi on reading aloud and choosing picture books for babies, for expecting families and families with babies under one. Also streamed on Zoom.

Date: Nov 7 (Sat)
Time: 10:30–12:00
Price: Free
Kids: Ages 0–0
Venue: Yui no Mori Arakawa, 2F Meeting Room
Nearest station: Machiya Sta.

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Distance from major stations

From Machiya: 0.5 km, about 9 min on foot
From Mikawashima: 0.6 km, about 9 min on foot
From Minowa: 1.2 km, about 20 min on foot
From Nippori: 1.4 km, about 23 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

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FAQ

When is First Steps in Reading Picture Books to Babies, for Parents-to-Be (Yui no Mori Arakawa)?: Nov 7 (Sat)
What are the opening hours of First Steps in Reading Picture Books to Babies, for Parents-to-Be (Yui no Mori Arakawa)?: 10:30–12:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
How much does First Steps in Reading Picture Books to Babies, for Parents-to-Be (Yui no Mori Arakawa) cost?: Free
Where is First Steps in Reading Picture Books to Babies, for Parents-to-Be (Yui no Mori Arakawa) and what is the nearest station?: It is held at Yui no Mori Arakawa, 2F Meeting Room. The nearest station is Machiya Sta..

Checked against the official page on October 28, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.

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