Book published on landmark Mitsukoshi lion statues

Book published on landmark Mitsukoshi lion statues

TOKYO, Japan - Eiko Kadono, a noted author of children's books, holds her book "Yoko-chan and Lion" beside one of two bronze lion statues at the Isetan Mitsukoshi retail group's Nihonbashi flagship department store in Tokyo on Oct. 22, 2014. The company published the book to celebrate the centennial of the statues' installation.

Book published on landmark Mitsukoshi lion statues

Book published on landmark Mitsukoshi lion statues

TOKYO, Japan - Eiko Kadono, a noted author of children's books, holds her book "Yoko-chan and Lion" beside one of two bronze lion statues at the Isetan Mitsukoshi retail group's Nihonbashi flagship department store in Tokyo on Oct. 22, 2014. The company published the book to celebrate the centennial of the statues' installation. (Kyodo)

Hans Christian Andersen Award

Hans Christian Andersen Award

Japanese author Eiko Kadono, known for her novel "Kiki's Delivery Service," attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 27, 2018, after winning the 2018 Hans Christian Andersen Award, considered the Nobel prize in children's literature. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Hans Christian Andersen Award

Hans Christian Andersen Award

Japanese author Eiko Kadono, known for her novel "Kiki's Delivery Service," attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 27, 2018, after winning the 2018 Hans Christian Andersen Award, considered the Nobel prize in children's literature. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japanese author wins literary award

Japanese author wins literary award

Undated file photo shows the Japanese children's book "Kiki's Delivery Service." Its author Eiko Kadono was named winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award for writing March 27, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japanese author wins literary award

Japanese author wins literary award

Japanese children's literature author Eiko Kadono, seen in this undated file photo, was named winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award for writing on March 27, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo