I found this older illustration of mine recently and still really love the atmosphere.
I wanted to capture a quiet summer moment with the sound of wind, flowers, and old air conditioners in the background.
It’s quite different from what I’m drawing these days, but I still feel like it has a little piece of my current style in it.
Something is beginning to take shape.
A strange artificial angel, surrounded by machinery, wires, and small lights, as if quietly being born into the world.
Original ink & watercolor illustration on toned paper.
An artificial angel, quietly taking shape among wires, machinery, and old lights.
I wanted to capture the strange feeling of something being created — not quite human, not quite a machine, but still searching for a sense of self.
Original ink & watercolor illustration on toned paper.
I've always loved drawing tiny hidden worlds.
This is an older watercolor illustration I painted back in 2018, inspired by quiet Japanese back streets, little shrines, lucky cats, and friendly spirits hiding in everyday places.
I still enjoy creating small magical scenes like this, and I hope it brings you a little smile.
Hi!
I'm currently working on a new zine inspired by everyday life in Japan.
It features little moments that make ordinary days feel special—my houseplants, the things I collect, hobbies I'm currently enjoying, and peaceful walks around my neighborhood.
It's still a work in progress, but I wanted to share a little preview of the layout. I hope you enjoy it! ✨
Part of my Artificial Angel series.
A quiet moment between creation and awakening.
This illustration captures a dreamlike, submerged state of 'Recursion' or returning home. A fusion of nostalgic elements like old lightbulbs with complex marine and plant life. I wanted to create a mixture of peace and a slightly haunting, melancholic atmosphere. Hand-painted using watercolor and intricate black ink work. Hope you like the intricate details! ✒️✨
The Flesh of the Immortal Mermaid
This is an original ink and watercolor illustration from my Japanese Yokai series.
It was inspired by the old Japanese legend that says eating the flesh of a mermaid grants immortality. Rather than depicting a beautiful mermaid, I imagined the mysterious remains of an immortal being, enshrined among camellia flowers, sacred ropes, candles, and crashing waves.
Japanese folklore is full of strange and fascinating stories, and I love bringing them to life through my illustrations.
I hope you enjoy this mysterious little world. ✨
Do you feel the cozy comfort of being eroded, the deep sense of nostalgia? Hand-painted using watercolor and fine black ink work. Hope you like it!
Wanted to share a corner of my room where I display my favorite green friends. I’m especially proud of the long aerial roots of my Vanda orchid and the staghorn fern! Handled the hanging displays using baskets and wire mesh. Hope this gives you some cozy indoor jungle vibes!
Gathering around the night's light, they drift between dawn and dusk, life and death, reality and illusion.
Traditional ink illustration.
This illustration captures a dreamlike, submerged summer memory. A retro Japanese shopping street sunk underwater, filled with floating nostalgic items like watermelons, electric fans, a lazy cat, and a giant octopus. Hand-painted using watercolor and intricate black ink work on craft paper. Hope you can feel the cool, mysterious breeze of this piece!
Welcome to the Cat Mansion!
This illustration was hand-painted with watercolor and ink, inspired by Japanese folklore, yokai, and quiet midnight wanderings.
Every corner hides something strange—from mysterious eyes and playful spirits to lots of unique cats. I love filling my illustrations with tiny details for people to discover.
I hope this little world brings a bit of magic to your day. ✨
An original illustration inspired by the quiet atmosphere of a Japanese summer.
Morning glories, wind chimes, and a touch of nostalgia have always fascinated me, so I wanted to capture that feeling in this piece.
I hope you enjoy it.
Welcome to the Cat Mansion. This piece is inspired by dark night wanderings and mysterious Japanese folklore/yokai. Look closely, and you’ll find the entire house is alive with strange secrets and lots of unique cats. Hope it brings a little magic to your day! ✨👁️
Just finished this page. I drew Menreiki (面霊気), a Japanese Yokai (folklore spirit) born from traditional masks that have come to life. I used Japanese sumi ink and a dip pen to bring this piece together. Hope you like it! ✒️🖤
Homemade gyoza, komatsuna with sesame dressing, tofu and wakame miso soup, tomatoes, kiwi, rice, and homemade plum juice.
This is an illustration from my "Rented Room" series. I wanted to create a cozy, slightly surreal world inside a beaker, packed with ferns and botanical details. I hope it brings you a sense of calm. 🕯️💚
Eating a giant watermelon until you're completely full is everyone's summer dream! 🍉😋
I love creating original illustrations and adding these cute chibi characters into the same whimsical world for this series. For this piece, I used a dip pen with India ink for the linework, and painted it with watercolor. I hope you enjoy all the tiny details!
I’ve always thought ATCs are such a wonderful culture—everyone's unique world is packed into such a tiny space, and they’re all so fascinating! ✨ I really wanted to join in, so I made these. Here are two of my hand-painted ATCs! One is themed around Tanabata (the Japanese Star Festival), and the other is an underwater world. I absolutely love packing so many details into this small size. I hope you like them! 💫🐳