ABOUT

– Born in 1988
– From Hyogo, currently living in Tokyo, Japan
– Graduated from Kwansei Gakuin University, Department of Sociology (major in Thanatology)
– A member of Illustrators Tsushin

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

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Self-taught illustrator who transitioned from an unrelated field to freelance in 2019.
Specializes in illustrations of people and characters, with experience across books, magazines, educational materials, advertising, and others.
Known for quirky, eye-catching characters with subtle humor.
Made a picture book debut in July 2025 with “ひげとうもろこしくんは おじさんじゃない” (“Silky Corn Is Not Old”)(KODNASHA), and is an emerging artist to watch.

* Published in GENKOSHA “Illustration FILE 2026”

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Brief History

– 1988 Born in Hyogo, Japan
– 2011 Graduated from Kwansei Gakuin University, Department of Sociology (major in Thanatology)
– 2012 Joined a Taiwan-based shipping company (import/export customer service)
– 2014 Relocated to Penang, Malaysia
– 2016 Moved to Tokyo; worked in trade and patent administration (temporary positions)
– 2018 Focused on childcare
– 2019 Began career as a freelance illustrator
– 2025 Published debut picture book

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My Favorites

Surreal things, funny things, manga, anime, comedy, chill pop music, sauna, onsen, nature, trip,
vegetables, cat, Southeast Asian food, ethnic goods, things about living and dying