Welcome to Hisami's world

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

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

"Our family reads this wonderful book every day - it's uplifting for both children and adults. Even though our busy daily lives often bring out negative emotions, this book helps me realize that my irritations and troubles aren't such a big deal after all. It taught me about the preciousness of life."

"It warmed my heart and helped me become more gentle. This is definitely a book I want to recommend to my friends."（from the letter）

This has become my son’s favorite book! Every night, he carries Kagayaku Moyamoya to bed and reads it before falling asleep. ❤️ It’s a book that brings comfort to both of us, filling our hearts with warmth and peace. The more we read it, the more we feel its gentle embrace. 🧡 Thank you for such a beautiful picture book! 🥰

I purchased Kagayaku Moyamoya last year, and ever since, it has become a part of my morning routine. Every day, I read it out loud, and it fills me with confidence, love for those around me, and a deep appreciation for life itself. It has truly helped boost my self-esteem and transformed my mornings into an exciting and uplifting start to the day. ✨ I am filled with gratitude and joy.