"Mimi's Book Series" 絵本シリーズ出版予定

"Reach For The Stars" "Mimi's Magical Adventure" Book Release

Kaori illustrated a children's book series for Bright Future EDG, written by Michele Cho-Dorado. The first book was released in 2023, and the second and third books will be released in 2024.


A'Design Award デザイン賞受賞

A'Design Award Winner

Kaori's book app, "Kappa Jizo" and also her illustrations for Young Yogi Book have won the Award at the international A' Design Awards & Competition, 2021.


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UN 75th Anniversary Augmented Reality Peace Poster 国際連合75周年記念平和ポスター入選

The United Nations 75th Anniversary Poster

Kaori 's Augmented Reality Peace Poster for the United Nation's 75th Anniversary was chosen among hundreds of applicants. The posters were prominently displayed for one year in the main UN Secretariat Building in New York City. Check out to see the poster animated when you download the Artivive app and see them through your smartphones!


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Amabie illustrations were featured in multiple media sources. アマビエのイラストが 米、英メディアに掲載されました。

Amabie, The Healing Spirit to Fight Against Pandemic 

The illustration of Amabie Kaori drew at the beginning of the pandemic was featured in many media. According to Japanese folklore, in the 1800s, a mythical mermaid-like creature called Amabie appeared off the coast, told people, “If an epidemic occurs, draw a picture of me and show it to everyone." Feel free to download and color in my Amabie drawing!


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Book Out Now!

Young Yogi and the Mind Monster

Mind is a monster! Patanjali's classic Yoga Sutras seen through a child's eye. Through a whimsical story, Young Yogi and the Mind Monsters is a gift for readers looking to understand the rich, ancient, and mind-bending philosophy of Patanjali. Published by Atmosphere Press and written by Sonja Radvila.


Book Launch Page
New app is out now!

Kappa Jizo

This hand drawn interactive picture book app will get your kids thinking about the importance of being open-minded towards people who are different from you. You can listen along with audio recorded in English or Japanese. Kids can also have fun with interactive characters and the coloring page! (Updates will be released soon.)


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