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太郎 五味

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Taro Gomi is a popular Japanese children's book illustrators and writer. He has published his works not only in Japanese but also in other languages.

Background

Taro Gomi was born on August 20, 1945, in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. He is the son of Tatsuo Gomi, a comparative linguist, and Fusako (Ohtaguro) Gomi.

Education

Gomi attended the Kuwazawa Design School for two years from 1964.

Career

Gomi works as a writer and illustrator of children’s books. He supervised design and coordinated production of Kidd’s Station clothing and other articles. He has published more than 400 books in Japan, for readers of all ages. He also made songs for many children's shows.

Achievements

• Gomi is internationally known, and his picture books have won prestigious awards from such countries as Italy and the former Republic of East Germany, as well as Japan. He received the