Naho Ogawa is a Tokyo-based Japanese illustrator and author-illustrator with 25+ years of experience. She creates playful, warm, and distinctive illustrations for children’s books, editorial, publishing, travel, maps, lifestyle, and commercial projects. Her work combines storytelling, expressive characters, and a sense of discovery, with a particular love of illustrated maps, books, and visual worlds for children. Available for international commissions and collaborations.…

Naho Ogawa

Naho Ogawa is a Tokyo-based Japanese illustrator and author-illustrator with 25+ years of experience. She creates playful, warm, and distinctive illustrations for children’s books, editorial, publishing, travel, maps, lifestyle, and commercial projects. Her work combines storytelling, expressive characters, and a sense of discovery, with a particular love of illustrated maps, books, and visual worlds for children. Available for international commissions and collaborations.…

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Naho Ogawa is a Tokyo-based Japanese illustrator and author-illustrator with 25+ years of experience. She creates playful, warm, and distinctive illustrations for children’s books, editorial, publishing, travel, maps, lifestyle, and commercial projects.
Her work combines storytelling, expressive characters, and a sense of discovery, with a particular love of illustrated maps, books, and visual worlds for children.
Available for international commissions and collaborations.

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Language

Japanese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Illustrator at Froebel-kan
January 1, 2024 - Present
Illustrate educational and children's books with engaging visuals.
Illustrator & Author at Kaiseisha
January 1, 2013 - Present
Develop and illustrate picture books emphasizing cultural connections and playful narratives.
Illustrator at Various Clients
January 1, 1999 - Present
Illustrating maps, picture books, and editorial content. Collaborating with various clients to bring their ideas to life through illustration. Known for a playful, story-driven approach that adds a sense of discovery and character to each project.

Education

BFA Illustration at Parsons School of Design
September 1, 1994 - April 30, 1998

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    EDITORIAL PORTFOLIO
    https://www.twine.net/signin I create editorial illustrations across a wide range of fields, including women’s magazines, lifestyle, maps, fitness, and mindfulness. I’m also open to new projects and collaborations, so please feel free to get in touch.…
    KIDS/PICTURE BOOK PORTFOLIO
    I have published four picture books in Japan and am now looking to expand my work internationally, particularly in picture books and illustration for children. If you’re interested in working together, I’d love to hear from you. Please feel free to get in touch! illustrator childrensbookillustrator…
    MAP portfolio
    https://www.behance.net/gallery/254485401/MAP-ILLUSTRATION-PORTFOLIO I’ve put together some examples of my past map illustration projects. I’d be happy if you could take a look! Illustrated maps are one of my specialties. illustrator map mapillustration…