Usakichi Under the Desk

by Jun Okada

On a rainy day, young Ippei is left home alone. While hiding under his grandfather’s old desk, he unexpectedly finds himself in a magical meadow. There, he meets a large rabbit named Usakichi, who calls him Kyochi and reveals that he has been waiting for Kyochi to arrive. Usakichi explains that this is the land of Kyochi. Together, they embark on a journey to the End of the World Mountain to help Usakichi regain his lost hopping power.

22cm×16cm cm, 223 pages, Black-and-white illustrations
First published April 2024