Introduction of Works

Tomoko Hoshino writing a book at her home in Kamakura

Tomoko Hoshino writing at her home in Kamakura

2023 Keibunsha

Tomoko's Kamakura Four Seasons Diary

Tomoko Hoshino's diary of the four seasons living in the Japan's ancient city of Kamakura depicts the interactions between nature, flowers, birds, and people with a gentle eye and sensitivity.

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2012 Heibonsha

Dreams & Fantasy, The World of Vermeer

15 essays that expand your imagination by listening to the conversations you hear within the works of the great painter Vermeer. Welcome to the surprising world of Vermeer presented by Tomoko Hoshino.

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2015 Kodansha

A Samurai’s Daughter Living Today

Etsuko Sugimoto, the daughter of a samurai, left Japan in the Meiji era to New York. Tomoko Hoshino, fellow native of the town, deciphers the life of Etsuko who became a best-selling author 100 years ago.

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2006 Shogakukan

To My Hometown…

A nostalgic picture book depicting the four seasons of Niigata with poems by Tomoko Hoshino and illustrations by Ken Kuroi. It was planned to aid efforts following the Earthquake in the area.

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2002 Shueisha

Paris and The Seven Museums

Tomoko Hoshino's essay explores unique museums in Paris. Feeling the city's atmosphere, she strolls through the hideaways of masters of beauty such as Delacroix, Moreau, Picasso, and Dali.

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2000 Shogakukan

A Vermeer Journey through Holland

An art travelogue in which Tomoko Hoshino went to the Dutch, drawn to the treasure works of Vermeer. She feels the light and atmosphere of the studio and solves the mystery of the treasured paintings.

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2002 Kodansha

Eat Wins!

Paraguay, India, Iceland, China. Tomoko Hoshino's journey to discover the world's unique foods. A good trip, like delicious food, leaves a lasting aftertaste. Cover design and illustrations by Shinbo Minami.

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2000 Kodansha

Tomoko Hoshino's Photo & Essays Travel Photo Gallery

Tomoko Hoshino, the star of NHK's drama "Nacchan's Photo Studio", travels with her camera in hand. When she presses the shutter, her own heart is also captured. Over 70 color works are included.

Cover of "Tomoko Hoshino's Photo & Essay Travel Photo Gallery" by Tomoko Hoshino

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1999 Kodansha

A Hectic Trip to Labyrinth of Paris with Grandma & Kids

Tomoko Hoshino comes to Paris with her mother to visit her sister. Family trips are not just elegant days spent in the labyrinth city. What will become of this esprit-filled vacation? Illustration by Tomoko Hoshino

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1994 Kodansha

Journey to Land without Toilets - Go to The Frontier

Lands with poor toilet facilities are more humane & interesting! A moving and humorous story that Tomoko Hoshino experiences in the Andes, Siberia, and Yunnan in China, "lands without toilets".

Cover of "Journey to Land without Toilets - Go Frontier" by Tomoko Hoshino

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1997 Shueisha

If The Snail Looks Back

An actress who has traveled the world writes about her everyday life & encounters with people. Collection of essays written with a gentle mind & hand-drawn illustrations. Winner of the 17th Japan Literary Award, in 1997.

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1990 TV Asahi

Riding on The Muddy Stream - Amazon, The River of Desire

A journey 6,300 km up the Amazon River in search of astonishing nature and encounters with unknown people. A record of the 50 days Hoshino Tomoko spent there for a TV documentary.

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Introduction of Works

Tomoko Hoshino's diary of the four seasons living in the Japan's ancient city of Kamakura depicts the interactions between nature, flowers, birds, and people with a gentle eye and sensitivity.

15 essays that expand your imagination by listening to the conversations you hear within the works of the great painter Vermeer. Welcome to the surprising world of Vermeer presented by Tomoko Hoshino.

Etsuko Sugimoto, the daughter of a samurai, left Japan in the Meiji era to New York. Tomoko Hoshino, fellow native of the town, deciphers the life of Etsuko who became a best-selling author 100 years ago.

A nostalgic picture book depicting the four seasons of Niigata with poems by Tomoko Hoshino and illustrations by Ken Kuroi. It was planned to aid efforts following the Earthquake in the area.

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Introduction of Works

Tomoko Hoshino's diary of the four seasons living in the Japan's ancient city of Kamakura depicts the interactions between nature, flowers, birds, and people with a gentle eye and sensitivity.

15 essays that expand your imagination by listening to the conversations you hear within the works of the great painter Vermeer. Welcome to the surprising world of Vermeer presented by Tomoko Hoshino.

Etsuko Sugimoto, the daughter of a samurai, left Japan in the Meiji era to New York. Tomoko Hoshino, fellow native of the town, deciphers the life of Etsuko who became a best-selling author 100 years ago.

A nostalgic picture book depicting the four seasons of Niigata with poems by Tomoko Hoshino and illustrations by Ken Kuroi. It was planned to aid efforts following the Earthquake in the area.

​e-Books >

Read essay >

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