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His unique drawing style using colored pencils has gained popularity.\u003cbr\u003eIn 1983, he won the Akai Tori Sashie Award for a series of works published in the magazine ``Poems and Fairy Tales'' (Sanrio).\u003cbr\u003eHis main picture books include the ``Korowan'' series (by Hisakata Child, written by Hisako Mamokoro), ``Gongitsune'', ``To Buy Handbags'' (both written by Nankichi Niimi, published by Kaiseisha), and ``Mother's Eyes'' (written by Kimiko Aman, published by Akane Shobo).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e●Art materials used: Colored pencils, pencils, pastels, [some: CG] \/ Paper: Watercolor paper (Arche)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Publication date] November 30, 1999\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ミキハウス","offers":[{"title":"no color \/ ---","offer_id":41141558476978,"sku":"17-1112-19500899999","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/3613\/0738\/products\/17-1112-195-89-1.jpg?v=1642064202"},{"product_id":"17-1115-705","title":"Nametokoyama bear","description":"\u003cp\u003e``Bear, I killed you because I hated you. You too were born as a bear, but if this is a cause and effect, then this kind of business is also my cause and effect. Next time, don't be born as a bear.'' A story of the exchange of lives between a master bear hunter and a bear in the harsh yet beautiful nature...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHiroshi Abe is a knowledgeable and loving person who works at a zoo. A masterpiece that overflows with love for nature and animals, and beautifully depicts the harsh aspects of life and death!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Profile]\u003cbr\u003eIllustration: Hiroshi Abe\u003cbr\u003eBorn in Hokkaido in 1948. While working as a zookeeper at Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa City, where he was in charge of various animals for 25 years, he started writing picture books after writing for Town magazine. 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He moved to Paris in 1970 and to New York the following year. In 1972, he returned to Paris and attended the Cherbourg School of Fine Arts, where he continued to paint for a year. Returned to Japan in 1973. In 1985, he won the Silver Prize at the Domelhof International Print Competition in Belgium. In 1988, he submitted an invited work to the Grenchen International Print Exhibition in Switzerland.\u003cbr\u003eWon the Shogakukan Art Award for ``Gadolf's Lily'' (written by Kenji Miyazawa, published by Kaiseisha), which was published in the magazine ``Monthly MOE.'' He received the Kodansha Publishing Culture Award Sashie Prize for other works such as ``Masuki Kuaraba'' (by Kuhachiro Kogarashi, written by Kodansha). Received the Japan Picture Book Award for the picture book ``The Cat Will Come Tomorrow'' (written by Chihiro Ishizu, published by Kodansha).\u003cbr\u003eHis works include ``Italian Road'' (Kodansha), a collection of sketches made during his stay in Italy, and collections of essays such as ``Truely Usorashibashi'' (Chikuma Shobo) and ``One-Fourteenth Moon'' (Gengi Shobo). 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This book is also noteworthy for its beautiful layering of colors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Profile]\u003cbr\u003eIllustration: Kenji Oikawa\u003cbr\u003eBorn in Chiba Prefecture in 1975.\u003cbr\u003eStarted activities as 100% ORANGE with Mayuko Takeuchi, a classmate from high school.\u003cbr\u003eHe is active in a wide range of activities including picture books, illustrations, designs, manga, advertisements, CD album illustrations, and animation production.\u003cbr\u003eIn 2008, he won the Japan Picture Book Award for ``The Story of Yoshio-kun Spilling Gyunyu'' (Iwasaki Shoten).\u003cbr\u003eHis other picture books include ``Bu-san no Boo,'' ``Bread's Mimi Taro'' (all published by Fukuinkan Shoten), ``Ikko Sanko'' and ``Marusan Kakuzo'' (all published by Bunkeido).\u003cbr\u003eOther works include ``Imaginary Encyclopedia'' (Gakken), ``Hitorigoto Ehon'' (Little More), and manga ``SUNAO SUNAO'' (Heibonsha).\u003cbr\u003eWorks he has illustrated include ``Grandma's Forgettable Things'' (written by Kyo Moriyama, Nora Shoten) and ``Welcome to the Wrong Town'' (written by Rin Saito and Ukimaru, published by Komine Shoten).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e●Art materials used: ink, dermatograph (colored pencil), color specified at time of printing\/Paper: drawing paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Publication date] October 17, 2008\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ミキハウス","offers":[{"title":"no color \/ ---","offer_id":41141558739122,"sku":"17-1119-35600899999","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/3613\/0738\/products\/17-1119-356-89-1.jpg?v=1642494574"},{"product_id":"17-1120-363","title":"Tse Mouse","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBooks selected by the Japan Library Association\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e``Don't be confused, don't be confused,'' is all he always says.\u003cbr\u003eIt's someone else's fault for something bad, and they don't appreciate kindness. 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Graduated from the printmaking department of Sokei Art School.\u003cbr\u003eIn 1986, he won the Grand Prize of The Choice Annual Award.\u003cbr\u003eHis main picture books include ``Apartment in the Forest'' (Billiken Publishing), ``Dondon Shippo'' (Akane Shobo), ``Takotako Fusen'', ``Dama-chan'' (both published by Fischer), ``Otane-san'' (Nobunkyo), ``Ichiro-kun'' (Poplar Publishing), and ``Your Friend'' (Iwasaki Shoten).\u003cbr\u003eOther picture books include “Run, Melos” (written by Osamu Dazai, edited by Takashi Saito, published by Holp Publishing), “Bukya Bukya Buu” (written by Rintaro Uchida, published by Ehonkan), and “Osamu Doru Katsuobushi,” “Onitaiji” (both written by Eto Mori, Kin no Hoshisha), “Kusabira” (written by Izumi Motoshi, Kodansha), “Erai, Erai! ” (Yuko Masuda\/written by Soensha), ``Guru Guru Gurupon'' (written by Shii Kato, published by Bunkeido), ``Aitaku Nachi Matayo'' (written by Yuichi Kimura, published by Poplar Publishing), and many others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e●Art materials used: Acrylic paint\/Paper: Drawing paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Publication date] October 16, 2009\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ミキハウス","offers":[{"title":"no color \/ ---","offer_id":41141558804658,"sku":"17-1121-36600899999","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/3613\/0738\/products\/17-1121-366-89-1.jpg?v=1642494673"},{"product_id":"17-1122-734","title":"Mountain man's April","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mountain man lying on his back looking at the sky. 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Selected for the same exhibition in 1996.\u003cbr\u003eIn 1997, he made his picture book debut with ``Mizutama no Chihuahua'' (written by Arano Inoue\/Fukuinkan Shoten).\u003cbr\u003e``Kuroino'' (Kaiseisha) won the Japan Picture Book Award and the Shogakukan Children's Publishing Culture Award.\u003cbr\u003eOther major picture books include ``Tomato-san'' (Fukuinkan Shoten), ``Okiniri'' (Hisakata Child), ``Kotoko-chan who is afraid of ghosts'' (Billiken Publishing), and ``Hey, cuddle me'' (Takeshita). 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While working as a live-in part-time worker at a tempura restaurant in Akasaka, Tokyo, and drawing pictures, he was discovered by art director Seiichi Horiuchi, and began appearing in magazines such as Heibon Punch. In 1971, she made her debut as a picture book artist with ``Yukimusume'' (written by Keiko Kishida, Sekai Bunkasha, later republished by Billiken Publishing).\u003cbr\u003eHis main picture books include ``Enso-kun Kishaninoru'' (Fukuinkan Shoten), which won the Shogakukan Picture Award, as well as ``Salvirsa,'' ``Yama no Disco,'' and ``Creatures of a Thousand Worlds'' (all published by Fischer Publishing). Won the Japan Picture Book Award for ``Dome Story'' (written by Arthur Binard, Tamagawa University Press). 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Kodansha Publishing Culture Prize Picture Book Award for ``Tetsuzouhane'' (Bronze Shinsha). Shogakukan Children's Publishing Culture Award for ``My Futon is Made of Sea'' (Akane Shobo). He has received many awards, including the Golden Apple Award at the Pratislava World Picture Book Exhibition (BIB) for ``Ore to Iroro'' (WAVE Publishing) and the gold tile of the same award for ``I Smell a Beast'' (Iwasaki Shoten).\u003cbr\u003eOther picture books include ``Tsuchitachi'' (Gakken Plus) and ``Makkura Yami no Makkuro'' (Shogakukan). In addition to picture books, his works include the art collection ``Guinea Fowl's Night'' (Minato no Hito), the art collection ``Kedarake'' (Chikuma Shobo), and ``Nekomamirecho'' (Bronze Shinsha). 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He cultivated fields, raised goats, and created tableaus, lithographs, picture books, essays, and other works while living in close contact with nature. Since then, he has received numerous awards, including the Kodansha Publishing Culture Prize Picture Book Award for ``Fukimanbuku'' (Kaiseisha), the Picture Book Nippon Award and Shogakukan Art Award for ``Tobebatta'' (Kaiseisha), and the Sankei Children's Publishing Culture Award Art Award for ``Tsukaeta'' (Kaiseisha).\u003cbr\u003eIn 1998, moved to the Izu Peninsula. He broke new ground by publishing the picture books ``Gao'' and ``Uncle Magnolia'' (published by Fukuinkan Shoten) and the collection of his works ``Memory of Life'' (Gendai Planning Office).\u003cbr\u003eHis essay collections include ``My Village in Pictures'' (Kumon Publishing) and ``Ojiru of Life'' (Kaiseisha). The ``Hachi \u0026 Seizo Tajima Museum of Picture Books and Nuts'' has been opened, turning a closed elementary school in the Hachi village of Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture into a picture book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e●Art materials used: Mud paints\/Paper: Drawing paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Publication date] October 13, 2006\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ミキハウス","offers":[{"title":"no color \/ ---","offer_id":46717547446450,"sku":"17-1159-14900899999","price":1980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/3613\/0738\/files\/17-1159-149-89-1_l.jpg?v=1762932671"},{"product_id":"17-1160-149","title":"Yamanashi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBooks selected by the Japan Library Association\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis work is famous for its mysterious phrases such as ``Krambon wa Kapukapu Warattayo''.\u003cbr\u003eIt depicts the world of the riverbed where the crab brothers live.\u003cbr\u003eA kingfisher catches a fish, and a yamanashi falls...\u003cbr\u003eThe cycle of life that unfolds at the bottom of the valley.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA gem of a short story that represents Kenji Miyazawa's work and has been published in textbooks.\u003cbr\u003eThe world of the riverbed where crabs live is beautifully depicted in pale colors, transporting readers to a fantastical world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Profile]\u003cbr\u003eIllustration: Kazuo Kawakami\u003cbr\u003eBorn in Hokkaido in 1959. Graduated from Hokkaido Designer Academy.\u003cbr\u003eAfter working at a design company, became independent. Active in magazines, book bindings, advertisements, etc.\u003cbr\u003eThe picture book ``Long Bones' Journey'' (written by Motoko Matsuda, published by Kodansha) won the 2018 Japan Children's Book Research Association Works Award and the 2019 Child Welfare Culture Award.\u003cbr\u003eOther picture books include ``Let's grow and play with apple picture book'' (Hiroo Koike\/ed., Nobunkyo), ``Let's make and play with plant dyeing picture book'' (Kazuki Yamazaki\/ed. with Nobunkyo), and ``Mountain Feast: Acorn Tree'' (Yoko Yunoki\/Bun Rironsha).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e●Art materials used: Acrylic gouache\/Paper: Watercolor paper (Watson)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Publication date] October 13, 2006\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ミキハウス","offers":[{"title":"no color \/ ---","offer_id":46717547511986,"sku":"17-1160-14900899999","price":1980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/3613\/0738\/files\/17-1160-149-89-1_l.jpg?v=1762932670"},{"product_id":"17-1161-791","title":"Restaurants with many orders","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe two gentlemen arrive at a Western restaurant called \"Yamanekoken\" in the mountains.\u003cbr\u003eThe hungry men take the orders written on the door, looking forward to seeing what kind of food will be served.\u003cbr\u003eWhat on earth is on the other side of the door? ? You can't help but be intrigued by the number of orders that appear every time you turn the page!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKoji Suzuki's mysterious illustrations breathe new life into this well-known masterpiece, which has been published in textbooks and other publications.\u003cbr\u003eWhen I read it again, I was surprised to find myself drawn into the picture book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Profile]\u003cbr\u003ePicture ● Koji Suzuki\u003cbr\u003eBorn in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture in 1948.\u003cbr\u003eAfter graduating from high school, he studied at many art universities and Toyo University as a student, keeping up with the times. While working as a live-in part-time worker at a tempura restaurant in Akasaka, Tokyo, and drawing pictures, he was discovered by art director Seiichi Horiuchi, and began appearing in magazines such as Heibon Punch. In 1971, she made her debut as a picture book artist with ``Yukimusume'' (written by Keiko Kishida, Sekai Bunkasha, later republished by Billiken Publishing).\u003cbr\u003eHis main picture books include ``Enso-kun Kishaninoru'' (Fukuinkan Shoten), which won the Shogakukan Picture Award, as well as ``Salvirsa,'' ``Yama no Disco,'' and ``Creatures of a Thousand Worlds'' (all published by Fischer Publishing). Won the Japan Picture Book Award for ``Dome Story'' (written by Arthur Binard, Tamagawa University Press). His art books include ``Suzuki Koji's Great Magic Art Book'' (Heibonsha) and ``Ten no Suridai'' (BL Publishing).\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to publications, his activities, including live painting, have an overwhelming appeal, and in 2019, NHK E-Tele's art program \"Sunday Art Museum\" aired \"Everything about me through pictures: The world of picture book author and painter Koji Suzuki\" and became a hot topic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e●Art materials used: Scratchboard, color specified at time of printing\/Paper: Scratchboard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Publication date] November 20, 1987\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ミキハウス","offers":[{"title":"no color \/ ---","offer_id":47229900128434,"sku":"17-1161-79100899999","price":1980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/3613\/0738\/files\/17-1161-791-89-1_l.jpg?v=1774503310"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.mikihouse.co.jp\/en\/collections\/%e5%ae%ae%e6%b2%a2%e8%b3%a2%e6%b2%bb%e3%82%b7%e3%83%aa%e3%83%bc%e3%82%ba.oembed?page=2","provider":"ミキハウスオフィシャルサイト","version":"1.0","type":"link"}