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

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.