— A New Year’s Reflection —
The Age of Harmony
At last, 2026 has begun.
Until now, we have often measured the world through opposites—
good and evil, positive and negative, winning and losing,
black and white, wealth and poverty, male and female…
By using these divisions as our standards of value,
what have we ultimately gained?
Perhaps, in many ways, it has led to conflict.
But that era is now coming to a close,
and we are stepping into something new.
From here on, we will live in the Age of Harmony.
Harmony means that everything is held together in a balanced and natural way.
Each individual shines brightly in their own uniqueness,
and yet, together, we form a beautiful unity.
And the next measure of value for us will be love.
The essential question will be:
“Is there love here?”
Through the works I will continue to write,
I hope to explore this idea of love more deeply than ever before.
I would be honored if you would join me on this journey,
gently, at your own pace.
To all those companions who will help create this new era together,
with love,
Hisami Shirahama
Hi, I'm Hisami Shirahama.
I'm a storyteller who finds magic in everyday moments.
In September 2024, I had the joy of publishing my first picture book "Kagayaku Moyamoya" (Shining Haze) with Bungei-sha publishing house.
My writing springs from life's simple wonders – those little moments that spark inspiration and make my heart want to tell stories. Here, you'll find a collection of my creative journey through words and photographs, each piece carrying a fragment of the world as I see it.
Think of this space as your cozy reading nook, where you can pause, reflect, and perhaps discover a spark of brightness to carry with you.
New Stories
New Story
Love and God
When I was little,
I don’t think I really understood
what “thank you” meant.
I used the words…
New Story
Dancing through the Sky
When something unwelcome happens,
try seeing yourself objectively for a moment.
Then you’ll notice—
you’ve been pressed up close,
like watching a video with your forehead on the screen, …
New Story
Hello There
Strange, isn’t it?
Because really –
If God exists,
how could the world be like this?…
New Story
The Unraveled Thread
What we need now
is to know the essence of being human.
Our essence is love,
is infinite,
is complete and perfect...
New Story
Fragrant Drops
Our universe —
half visible,
half invisible
yet together, one…
New Story
Lingering Weight
As I listen closely
to the sound of rain,
I imagine my heart being cleansed.
I gaze at the beautiful window streaked with rain …
New Story
Grains of light
Every inventor,
every saint,
every person we call great –
they all began ignored by everyone,
misunderstood even by those closest to them…
New Story
Rhythm
Just as the tides rise and fall,
Just as the seasons shift throughout the year,
Just as our bodies breathe without effort-
So too does life move…
New Story
Strength
When I am prickly,
The world becomes prickly.
When I am happy,
The world becomes soft…
Now available in Japanese
"Kagayaku Moyamoya"
Where did we really come from…? Who are we, really?
I’ve woven into a story the answers I found to these questions that lived in my heart, the truths I discovered along the way. I’ve created many interactive elements so that both young children and adults can enjoy the experience through various senses – through pictures, words, sounds, and colors.
Author： Hisami Shirahama
Picture： ai sayama
Publisher： Bungei-sha
Price： 1,200 yen
What readers say about the book
Garden of whispers
Welcome to my literary garden, where stories bloom like seasonal flowers. Each book on these shelves holds a moment, a thought, or a dream I wished to share with you. Some tales might make you smile, others might spark wonder, and a few might even whisper directly to your heart. Please feel free to wander through these pages - every story here is my gift to you, a small treasure waiting to be discovered.
A PIECE WORTH REVISITING
The Unraveled Thread
What we need now is to know the essence of being human. Our essence is love, is infinite, is complete and perfect...
Writer's voice
For many of us, managing our emotions can feel like a big challenge.
One thing that can really help is understanding the essence of who we are.
Inside each of us, there are two overlapping parts: the ego (our sense of self) and the essence (our higher self).
When we learn to recognize the traits of both, and can say, “Ah, this is my ego at work!”,
handling our emotions becomes a little easier—at least, that’s what I’ve experienced.
In “The Untangled Thread” , I share a brief explanation of how our ego and essence show up in our daily lives.
I hope it can offer some gentle guidance or new insights for you ♪
