My Grandfather

by Kazuyoshi Iino

My grandfather, born in the Meiji era, can snatch a viper in an instant and read the weather from the mountain air. He scolds fiercely when I misbehave, yet patiently teaches me everything he knows—from carving wooden swords to respecting the household spirits, and finding mushrooms deep in the hills. Based on Kazuyoshi Iino’s own childhood memories of a self-sufficient life in the Chichibu mountains, this richly illustrated picture book is a heartfelt portrait of intergenerational bonds and wisdom passed down through everyday living.

30 x 22 cm, 32 pages, Full-colour illustrations
First published October 2025