MEETING MY READERS
To my surprise and joy, the tour introduced me to readers who had read my books as young adults and were now flourishing in their various professions – teachers, librarians, translators, writers, musicians, artists, performers. There were no less than three harpers at my first event. Most still had their Kodansha editions for me to sign – beautiful hardcovers with ribboned bookmarks – and some spoke of their visits to Ireland. I was given gifts, cards, letters, books and CDs (Celtic music with Japanese lyrics). Truly, the Japan tour was a highlight of my life and writing career.
Here are some of the amazing artists I met.
SACHIKO NISHINA
Award-winning artist, designer, children’s book author & illustrator.
YOSHIO TAKAHATA
Storyteller, musician, writer, boutique bookstore owner.
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20250208-237538/
Author Yoshio Takahata is set to open a book cafe called Kobikitei (Fox’s Bower) in Tachikawa, Tokyo, on Saturday. Takahata studied fairies depicted in folk tales while he was in Ireland and has created a shop that reflects a world that fascinates him. The cafe will feature antiques and about 3,000 books, both old and new. (Japan News)
U-FULL & DULARINN (collaboration)
As of 2024, U-Full have released seven original albums, a live CD, and a live DVD & Blu-ray, as well as numerous other works, including a mini-album produced as a special album, “The Lake-EP-” which includes Irish recordings, and collaborative albums with the Celtic group Dúlarinn, “a small ember” and “Hearken to the Wind.” (Website Biography)
Front & back of CD cover, a small ember.
Inside CD cover.
MEETING MY READERS
To my surprise and joy, the tour introduced me to readers who had read my books as young adults and were now flourishing in their various professions – teachers, librarians, translators, writers, musicians, artists, performers. There were no less than three harpers at my first event. Most still had their Kodansha editions for me to sign – beautiful hardcovers with ribboned bookmarks – and some spoke of their visits to Ireland. I was given gifts, cards, letters, books and CDs (Celtic music with Japanese lyrics). Truly, the Japan tour was a highlight of my life and writing career.
Here are some of the amazing artists I met.
SACHIKO NISHINA
Award-winning artist, designer, children’s book author & illustrator.
YOSHIO TAKAHATA
Storyteller, musician, writer, boutique bookstore owner.
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20250208-237538/
Author Yoshio Takahata is set to open a book cafe called Kobikitei (Fox’s Bower) in Tachikawa, Tokyo, on Saturday. Takahata studied fairies depicted in folk tales while he was in Ireland and has created a shop that reflects a world that fascinates him. The cafe will feature antiques and about 3,000 books, both old and new. (Japan News)
U-FULL & DULARINN (collaboration)
As of 2024, U-Full have released seven original albums, a live CD, and a live DVD & Blu-ray, as well as numerous other works, including a mini-album produced as a special album, “The Lake-EP-” which includes Irish recordings, and collaborative albums with the Celtic group Dúlarinn, “a small ember” and “Hearken to the Wind.” (Website Biography)
Front & back of CD cover, a small ember.
Inside CD cover.