Penguin Die-cut Desktop Calendar 2023 – Chiharu Sakazaki illustration

Chiharu Sakazaki

Picture book artist / illustrator Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Design. After working as a designer in the stationery maker production room, she started working as a freelance illustrator and picture book writer in 1998.

In 2001, she started character production for various companies and organizations, triggered by the character design of JR East’s IC card “Suica Penguin”.

In addition, she has published more than 40 works as a picture book writer. She is also involved in writing essays, designing books and magazines, and drawing illustrations.

Chiharu Sakazaki’s Books