The Forest and Flower Picture Book Museum Garden Lei in Sera Town, Hiroshima, is currently hosting a picture book exhibition by Eri Shimatsuka, a textile designer and illustrator based in Finland. On June 27 and 28, Shimatsuka will be present at the gallery for in-person talks about picture books and the joys of Finnish summer.
In-Gallery Talk
Shimatsuka will share stories about her picture book「しずかなところはどこにある？」(published by Iwanami Shoten) and talk about what makes Finnish summers special.
Saturday, June 27
- Gallery attendance: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Talk starts: 3:00 PM
Sunday, June 28
- Gallery attendance: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Talk starts: 11:00 AM
Attendance times may vary slightly.
Venue: Attic Gallery
Admission: Free (museum entry fee required separately)
Limited Finnish-Style Cinnamon Rolls
Finnish-style cinnamon rolls will be sold exclusively during Shimatsuka's gallery attendance on both days. Quantities are limited.
Available: June 27 (Sat) and June 28 (Sun), 2026
Hours: During gallery attendance times
Exhibition Overview
Exhibition Period: June 20 (Sat) – July 20 (Mon, public holiday), 2026
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last entry 4:00 PM)
Admission: Adults (middle school and above) ¥1,000 / Children (ages 4–elementary school) ¥300
Closed: Tuesdays
Address: 1780-1 Hongo, Sera-cho, Sera-gun, Hiroshima
About Eri Shimatsuka
Eri Shimatsuka is a textile designer and illustrator. After graduating from university, she taught English in Tokyo and Okinawa before moving to Finland, where she studied textile design at Aalto University. She later joined Marimekko as a technical designer and has been working independently since 2014, providing designs to companies both in Japan and abroad. Her publications include Finland de Kizuita Chiisana Shiawase 365-nichi (Pie International) and the picture book「しずかなところはどこにある？」(Iwanami Shoten).
