Yoko Haraoka 

Yoko Haraoka was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. She moved to 
the U.S in 2005 and attended New England School of Photography 
in Boston to pursue a career in photography. After experiencing
 a variety of photography fields, she has been mostly 
concentrating on self-portrait projects with an emphasis on humor.　
Exploring this direction has led to numerous exciting and dynamic 
series that showcase her playful and artistic outlook on life.
Her works have been shown in such places as New York, 
Philadelphia,Vermont, Tokyo, and Budapest. She currently lives 
in New York City.

Kiriko Shirobayashi 

My works contain complex meanings not only by their direct 
transmissions but also their reminiscences. The corners of our
 minds, which conceal what we carry underneath our 
consciousness and unconsciousness, are of supreme interest to 
me. My work is not necessarily intended to direct anyone in any
 direction, but more to illuminate aspects of our existence and
 encourage the viewer to develop their own concept. It is by 
this method, I believe, that art cultivates understanding and 
exhibits its own inherent value.

Yuki Neo 

Yuki Neo is a photographer who was born in Takamatsu, Japan, 
and is currently based in New York.  She studied photography
 at the International Center of Photography in New York City.
  Many of her photographs focus on streets and the nature in
 her everyday, and her life theme to live every moment 
wholeheartedly is underlying throughout her work.  She holds 
a M.S. in Advertising from Northwestern University, and 
formerly worked in advertising.

Akiha Yamakami 

Akiha Yamakami was born in Nagano Prefecture, Japan in 1984. 
She studied at 2009 MA in Printmaking, Lithography major at 
the graduate school of Tama Art University,Tokyo. She lives 
and works in New York City from 2012. She creates soft 
sculpture works with print and cloths upon the theme of human
 body. She actively presents her work both in Japan and in 
overseas. Started to collaborate with dance projects a few 
years ago. She makes costumes for dancers as well.

Sonomi Kobayashi 

Sonomi Kobayashi is a New York based artist, was born and grew 
up in Japan.  She received studio certificate in painting from 
The Art Students League of New York, and also studied sculpture 
and printmaking there.  She now works out of her studio in 
Bushwick Brooklyn, NY and exhibits frequently in the United 
States, Japan, and Europe.  She received Will Barnet Grant in 
Printmaking in 2013, and got accepted to do a residency at MASS
 MoCA, also earned scholarships and has done residencies at 
Vermont Studio Center, VT, Vytlacil Campus, Sparkill, NY, and 
Cat'Art Contemporary Art Centre, Sainte Colombe, France.
In my work, I strive to express the relationships between 
humanity, nature, earth and the universe. More personally, 
creating artwork for me is meditation and a reflection of myself
 in a moment in time. Viewers often find universality in my 
paintings, which depict shapes and symbols found in nature. 
The use of round and circular forms represent the cycle of life
 and their common occurrence in the universe. 
My work is symbolic and abstract. I use different mediums such 
as oil paint, ink, watercolor, and printmaking such as 
lithography and etching.
These feelings are often uncertain and intimidated by the 
challenges the future may bring, but ultimately inspired and 
hopeful.

mofmeg

Mofmeg is a NYC based painter, illustrator and graphic designer 
currently using motion graphics to enhance her art work. She 
expresses "Music" through "Art" having been involved in the music
 industry (recording and live venues) for over 15 years in Tokyo, 
Yokohama and New York City. Mofmeg draws inspiration for her 
artwork from jazz, techno and house, etc. as well as from popular 
Japanese animation. She is also an expert on Japanese 
calligraphy having practiced the craft for over 25 years. 

Eri Honda 

Eri Honda is an Artist and illustrator born and raised in Nagasaki, 
Japan. She graduated from the Fukuoka Design School(Japan) and the
 National Academy School of Fine Art(New York). She studied 
animation at School of Visual Art(New York).  Currently living in 
New York, Eri is inspired by everyday life and the pursuit of fun. 
She believes that something is worth doing if it can make her 
laugh. she says that imagination is the most important element of
 her work.
Website  http://ericco.mods.jp

Shizuka ide 

I am interested in plants, cells, scenery, and often draw them as 
themes.

Aya Fukumoto 

Lifetime pieces are a great variety of particles.
twinkle, sweet, hurt, innocent, salty, tickle . . . It's so delicious.
I'm eating, and then I'm making something with my feeling of after 
eating.

Kyoto City of Arts (Sculpture) , M. A.
My work has been exhibited at the shop and the gallery.
I have also been releasing my works under the name of 
toterapotch.

Haruna Yasui 

Was born in Kesennuma-city, Miyagi, Japan in 1987.
Now, independently producing new art-works in copper engraving 
and printing, and black-and-white pen drawing.
In Yasui's work, there is mixture of the landscape of the reality and
imagination, which is like a glimpse of never-ending tale. In this 
tale drawn in blackand white induces people to her unique nostalgic 
world.
Especially, the view-point of each persona in stories is 
dramatically impressive.

Maika Shimotori 

http://1000rin.wixsite.com/flower-money
If money was flower that would later wither,
what would have happened to this world?

1994. born in Chiba, Japan.
2016. graduated from Department of
Science of Design, Musashino Art University.

I’m thinking about "value" and "money".

Aihara

I want to draw  affectionate pictures.
I study at Tama Art University. 
I began to make picture books since last year.   
twitter→@aiharafu

Eri Goto 

What I learnt at the art college is to notice;
an action to turn my eyes and my heart to something small at my 
feet.
Something new is born by this action.
I collected in this book what I found by seeing, hearing, touching 
and feeling.

Brought up surrounded by nature in Nagano JP.
Moved to Tokyo in 2012, and graduated from Musashino Art 
University Depertment of Science of Design. 

ameneko 
 
I am making books by myself to become a picture book writer and 
selling it.

miniature book・Picture book writer
I am making small handmade picture books.

Kanjiro Onoda 

I made a book that can be enjoyed only by shape.
Because I want to give a different experience from reading 
e-books.

March,2016 Tokyo Zokei University,Tokyo Japan 
Currently creating works by individuals.

Yoshiyuki Maeda 

I made picture books of daily living characters such as a box-like 
cat living thing "Hakoška" and child of Tatami "Tatamiko".

Yoshiyuki Maeda was born in Japan, 1991.
He graduated from Tama Art University department of Graphic 
Design in 2013.
After graduating, he produced  "Hakoshka" is a charming creature
 such as a cat, such as a box.
Currently, he is active mainly in picture books and illustrations.
Exhibitions
2016　Solo Exhibition  / Tokyo,Japan
2015   Cats Cats Cats Exhibition vol.3 /Kaohsiung&Taipei,Taiwan
2015   TOKYO art crossing BERLIN ARTISTS’ BOOK PROJECT /Berlin,
Germany
2015   JAPANESE YOUNG ARTISTS' BOOKS FAIR_9th
/New York,U.S.A
2015   YOUNG ARTISTS' BOOKS FAIR_9th/Tokyo,Japan
2014   DESIGN FESTA vol.40 /Tokyo,Japan
2014   The NY Art Book Fair /New York,U.S.A
2014   JAPANESE YOUNG ARTISTS' BOOKS FAIR_8th /New York,
U.S.A

Ryo Aihara

Palindrome is very interesting game.
But,it is useless.
palindrome won’t earn a money.
palindrome won’t help to make a girlfriend.
But I think that palindrome is worth much when you laugh or you 
feel admiration for it.
This work represents nonsense and humor in palindrome.
And picture makes more humors.
I hope that this work will make somebody happy.

born in 1993.
From setagaya.
Graduated from Tama Art University Graphic Design Department.
I’m interested in nonsense and humor when I’m staying in the USA
 and I’m studying.
Also,I’m paying attention to the depth of japanese.
Recently gathered japanese local toys.

Miku Soda 

Cartoon is not well known in Japan. So I want Japanese people to 
know more. 
Cartoon can convey  thought with humor and simplicity.

I studied cartoon at Kyoto Seika University Manga Faculty, and 
after graduating,
I am drawing simple and humor cartoons.
Web http://www.mikusoda.com

Makoto Ohishi 

Love winter.
Everything is holding breath as all died.
Everything know that all is lost as normally.
I have to shut in glass and give one’s name.
If not so, I feel like Everything is really going to die.

I'm born in Osaka.
Graduated from Kyoto Seika University design department.
Actively learn Asian religious culture, arts and crafts, traditional 
architecture.
Currently I’m a Nishijin textile artisan in Kyoto.

Zhang Di 

Using my pen, I illustrate people’s variety of feeling and emotion 
by black and white picture.  

Born in China. After studying advertising in college, I become a 
graphic designer in Beijing and then decided to pursue Writing 
Picture Books exclusively.
2014-2016 studied e-hon(Picture Books)at Kyoto Seika University’s 
Graduate School.
I currently live in Kyoto.
Drafting illustrations and picture books .

Kanako Honda 

The one born of nature like an apple that ripens sweetly from 
green to red is unique and constantly changing. Therefore, 
never meet the same color and shape again. Study the colors and
 shapes of fruits and vegetables, which are familiar natural 
objects, and think about how attractive the instantaneous colors
 and shapes that nature produces by creating books.
Born in Nagano, Japan. Graduated from Tokyo Zokei University 
Department of Design, Graphics Design major in March 2016.

Lyn Matsuyama 

I am in love in childhood. I can not meet past anymore.
It is my yearning and craving. I am drawing children by love with 
they.

Born in 1993 in Kanagawa
Tokyo Polytechnic University. Department of Design. Graduated 
from illustration laboratory.
Besides illustration, handmade accessories and goods are 
produced.
I am active while exhibiting and selling at galleries and events.
I value the joy and warmth made by hand.
http://mtymaaa.xxxxxxxx.jp/

Akari Kuze

 produce in the motif of  girls, jewels, flowers and ribbon.
Feel throb.   a fashionable girl.
And some retrospective atmospheres are felt.
I'm aiming at such work.

Work making is performed by self-education.
I produce an illustration using an acrylic fiber paint and participate
 in an exhibition.

Satomi Kunikane

I want all children to be the world where you can live peacefully.
I made the picture book among which such wish was included.

I’m Japanese born in Spain in 1996. I’m department of ceramics 
at Tama Art University at Present.

haruaya

Student Art Unit by Aya koizumi,Haru Terada.
We try to creat colorful and clear air and hope you can feel it.
1995 Haru  Terada
         born in Saitama Japan
1996 Aya Koizumi
         born in Saitama Japan
2016 Art Unit haruaya
        Currently Third year  
        undergraduate at Department of
        industrial,Interior and Craft 
        design Musashino Art University
        Aya Koizumi  Textiles 
        Haru Terada  Woodwork

Chika Amachi 

“In those days,we were bluish.”
The title means a parody of a sayings of Gagarin: “The earth is 
bluish."
"青かった" is "greeness" in Japanese.My book contents 19 stories
 which are unexpected happened and happening of comedy and to 
give a little chuckle.

Born in Tokyo in 1996.I graduated from St.Margaret’s Primary 
School,
Junior high School, High School. I’m studying graphic design  in
 Tama Art University.

Sene.Nekoe 

I wanna be picture book writer. I writing strange and cute picture 
book.

My nami is sene.nekoe. 
Started creative activities from January 2016.I wanna be picture 
book writer.

haruaya 

Student Art Unit by Aya koizumi,Haru Terada.
We try to creat colorful and clear air and hope you can feel it.

1995 Haru  Terada
         born in Saitama Japan
1996 Aya Koizumi
         born in Saitama Japan
2016 Art Unit haruaya
        Currently Third year  
        undergraduate at Department of
        industrial,Interior and Craft 
        design Musashino Art University
        Aya Koizumi  Textiles 
        Haru Terada  Woodwork

Yoko Haraoka 

Yoko Haraoka was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. She moved to 
the U.S in 2005 and attended New England School of Photography 
in Boston to pursue a career in photography. After experiencing
 a variety of photography fields, she has been mostly 
concentrating on self-portrait projects with an emphasis on humor.　
Exploring this direction has led to numerous exciting and dynamic 
series that showcase her playful and artistic outlook on life.
Her works have been shown in such places as New York, 
Philadelphia,Vermont, Tokyo, and Budapest. She currently lives 
in New York City.

Kiriko Shirobayashi 

My works contain complex meanings not only by their direct 
transmissions but also their reminiscences. The corners of our
 minds, which conceal what we carry underneath our 
consciousness and unconsciousness, are of supreme interest to 
me. My work is not necessarily intended to direct anyone in any
 direction, but more to illuminate aspects of our existence and
 encourage the viewer to develop their own concept. It is by 
this method, I believe, that art cultivates understanding and 
exhibits its own inherent value.

Yuki Neo 

Yuki Neo is a photographer who was born in Takamatsu, Japan, 
and is currently based in New York.  She studied photography
 at the International Center of Photography in New York City.
  Many of her photographs focus on streets and the nature in
 her everyday, and her life theme to live every moment 
wholeheartedly is underlying throughout her work.  She holds 
a M.S. in Advertising from Northwestern University, and 
formerly worked in advertising.

Akiha Yamakami 

Akiha Yamakami was born in Nagano Prefecture, Japan in 1984. 
She studied at 2009 MA in Printmaking, Lithography major at 
the graduate school of Tama Art University,Tokyo. She lives 
and works in New York City from 2012. She creates soft 
sculpture works with print and cloths upon the theme of human
 body. She actively presents her work both in Japan and in 
overseas. Started to collaborate with dance projects a few 
years ago. She makes costumes for dancers as well.

Sonomi Kobayashi 

Sonomi Kobayashi is a New York based artist, was born and grew 
up in Japan.  She received studio certificate in painting from 
The Art Students League of New York, and also studied sculpture 
and printmaking there.  She now works out of her studio in 
Bushwick Brooklyn, NY and exhibits frequently in the United 
States, Japan, and Europe.  She received Will Barnet Grant in 
Printmaking in 2013, and got accepted to do a residency at MASS
 MoCA, also earned scholarships and has done residencies at 
Vermont Studio Center, VT, Vytlacil Campus, Sparkill, NY, and 
Cat'Art Contemporary Art Centre, Sainte Colombe, France.
In my work, I strive to express the relationships between 
humanity, nature, earth and the universe. More personally, 
creating artwork for me is meditation and a reflection of myself
 in a moment in time. Viewers often find universality in my 
paintings, which depict shapes and symbols found in nature. 
The use of round and circular forms represent the cycle of life
 and their common occurrence in the universe. 
My work is symbolic and abstract. I use different mediums such 
as oil paint, ink, watercolor, and printmaking such as 
lithography and etching.
These feelings are often uncertain and intimidated by the 
challenges the future may bring, but ultimately inspired and 
hopeful.

mofmeg

Mofmeg is a NYC based painter, illustrator and graphic designer 
currently using motion graphics to enhance her art work. She 
expresses "Music" through "Art" having been involved in the music
 industry (recording and live venues) for over 15 years in Tokyo, 
Yokohama and New York City. Mofmeg draws inspiration for her 
artwork from jazz, techno and house, etc. as well as from popular 
Japanese animation. She is also an expert on Japanese 
calligraphy having practiced the craft for over 25 years. 

Eri Honda 

Eri Honda is an Artist and illustrator born and raised in Nagasaki, 
Japan. She graduated from the Fukuoka Design School(Japan) and the
 National Academy School of Fine Art(New York). She studied 
animation at School of Visual Art(New York).  Currently living in 
New York, Eri is inspired by everyday life and the pursuit of fun. 
She believes that something is worth doing if it can make her 
laugh. she says that imagination is the most important element of
 her work.
Website  http://ericco.mods.jp

Shizuka ide 

I am interested in plants, cells, scenery, and often draw them as 
themes.

Haruna Yasui 

Was born in Kesennuma-city, Miyagi, Japan in 1987.
Now, independently producing new art-works in copper engraving 
and printing, and black-and-white pen drawing.
In Yasui's work, there is mixture of the landscape of the reality and
imagination, which is like a glimpse of never-ending tale. In this 
tale drawn in blackand white induces people to her unique nostalgic 
world.
Especially, the view-point of each persona in stories is 
dramatically impressive.

Maika Shimotori 

http://1000rin.wixsite.com/flower-money
If money was flower that would later wither,
what would have happened to this world?

1994. born in Chiba, Japan.
2016. graduated from Department of
Science of Design, Musashino Art University.

I’m thinking about "value" and "money".

Aya Fukumoto 

Lifetime pieces are a great variety of particles.
twinkle, sweet, hurt, innocent, salty, tickle . . . It's so delicious.
I'm eating, and then I'm making something with my feeling of after 
eating.

Kyoto City of Arts (Sculpture) , M. A.
My work has been exhibited at the shop and the gallery.
I have also been releasing my works under the name of 
toterapotch.

Miku Soda 

Cartoon is not well known in Japan. So I want Japanese people to 
know more. 
Cartoon can convey  thought with humor and simplicity.

I studied cartoon at Kyoto Seika University Manga Faculty, and 
after graduating,
I am drawing simple and humor cartoons.
Web http://www.mikusoda.com

Eri Goto 

What I learnt at the art college is to notice;
an action to turn my eyes and my heart to something small at my 
feet.
Something new is born by this action.
I collected in this book what I found by seeing, hearing, touching 
and feeling.

Brought up surrounded by nature in Nagano JP.
Moved to Tokyo in 2012, and graduated from Musashino Art 
University Depertment of Science of Design. 

Kanjiro Onoda 

I made a book that can be enjoyed only by shape.
Because I want to give a different experience from reading 
e-books.

March,2016 Tokyo Zokei University,Tokyo Japan 
Currently creating works by individuals.

Yoshiyuki Maeda 

I made picture books of daily living characters such as a box-like 
cat living thing "Hakoška" and child of Tatami "Tatamiko".

Yoshiyuki Maeda was born in Japan, 1991.
He graduated from Tama Art University department of Graphic 
Design in 2013.
After graduating, he produced  "Hakoshka" is a charming creature
 such as a cat, such as a box.
Currently, he is active mainly in picture books and illustrations.
Exhibitions
2016　Solo Exhibition  / Tokyo,Japan
2015   Cats Cats Cats Exhibition vol.3 /Kaohsiung&Taipei,Taiwan
2015   TOKYO art crossing BERLIN ARTISTS’ BOOK PROJECT /Berlin,
Germany
2015   JAPANESE YOUNG ARTISTS' BOOKS FAIR_9th
/New York,U.S.A
2015   YOUNG ARTISTS' BOOKS FAIR_9th/Tokyo,Japan
2014   DESIGN FESTA vol.40 /Tokyo,Japan
2014   The NY Art Book Fair /New York,U.S.A
2014   JAPANESE YOUNG ARTISTS' BOOKS FAIR_8th /New York,
U.S.A

Ryo Aihara

Palindrome is very interesting game.
But,it is useless.
palindrome won’t earn a money.
palindrome won’t help to make a girlfriend.
But I think that palindrome is worth much when you laugh or you 
feel admiration for it.
This work represents nonsense and humor in palindrome.
And picture makes more humors.
I hope that this work will make somebody happy.

born in 1993.
From setagaya.
Graduated from Tama Art University Graphic Design Department.
I’m interested in nonsense and humor when I’m staying in the USA
 and I’m studying.
Also,I’m paying attention to the depth of japanese.
Recently gathered japanese local toys.

Makoto Ohishi 

Love winter.
Everything is holding breath as all died.
Everything know that all is lost as normally.
I have to shut in glass and give one’s name.
If not so, I feel like Everything is really going to die.

I'm born in Osaka.
Graduated from Kyoto Seika University design department.
Actively learn Asian religious culture, arts and crafts, traditional 
architecture.
Currently I’m a Nishijin textile artisan in Kyoto.

Zhang Di 

Using my pen, I illustrate people’s variety of feeling and emotion 
by black and white picture.  

Born in China. After studying advertising in college, I become a 
graphic designer in Beijing and then decided to pursue Writing 
Picture Books exclusively.
2014-2016 studied e-hon(Picture Books)at Kyoto Seika University’s 
Graduate School.
I currently live in Kyoto.
Drafting illustrations and picture books .

Akari Kuze

 produce in the motif of  girls, jewels, flowers and ribbon.
Feel throb.   a fashionable girl.
And some retrospective atmospheres are felt.
I'm aiming at such work.

Work making is performed by self-education.
I produce an illustration using an acrylic fiber paint and participate
 in an exhibition.

Aihara 

I want to draw  affectionate pictures.
I study at Tama Art University. 
I began to make picture books since last year.   
twitter→@aiharafu

ameneko 
 
I am making books by myself to become a picture book writer and 
selling it.

miniature book・Picture book writer
I am making small handmade picture books.

Kanako Honda 

The one born of nature like an apple that ripens sweetly from 
green to red is unique and constantly changing. Therefore, 
never meet the same color and shape again. Study the colors and
 shapes of fruits and vegetables, which are familiar natural 
objects, and think about how attractive the instantaneous colors
 and shapes that nature produces by creating books.
Born in Nagano, Japan. Graduated from Tokyo Zokei University 
Department of Design, Graphics Design major in March 2016.

Lyn Matsuyama 

I am in love in childhood. I can not meet past anymore.
It is my yearning and craving. I am drawing children by love with 
they.

Born in 1993 in Kanagawa
Tokyo Polytechnic University. Department of Design. Graduated 
from illustration laboratory.
Besides illustration, handmade accessories and goods are 
produced.
I am active while exhibiting and selling at galleries and events.
I value the joy and warmth made by hand.
http://mtymaaa.xxxxxxxx.jp/

Satomi Kunikane

I want all children to be the world where you can live peacefully.
I made the picture book among which such wish was included.

I’m Japanese born in Spain in 1996. I’m department of ceramics 
at Tama Art University at Present.

Chika Amachi 

“In those days,we were bluish.”
The title means a parody of a sayings of Gagarin: “The earth is 
bluish."
"青かった" is "greeness" in Japanese.My book contents 19 stories
 which are unexpected happened and happening of comedy and to 
give a little chuckle.

Born in Tokyo in 1996.I graduated from St.Margaret’s Primary 
School,
Junior high School, High School. I’m studying graphic design  in
 Tama Art University.

Sene.Nekoe 

I wanna be picture book writer. I writing strange and cute picture 
book.

My nami is sene.nekoe. 
Started creative activities from January 2016.I wanna be picture 
book writer.