Originally from Gunma prefecture, Kowshiro Hata graduated from Kyoto Seika University. A professional picture book artist, Hata has worked on more than a dozen books for publishers such as Kodansha, Iwasaki Books and Fairy Bell. Hata works as a designer and illustrator.
Tokyo native Yuichi Kimura has worn many hats since graduating from the Tama University for the Arts. As established comic writer, playwright, children's television writer and children's book author Kimura is a multi-faceted talent whose work has been recognized for decades overseas. His book "One Stormy Night" was winner of the 1995 Kodansha Award for Culture in the children's publishing category.
