Yoshi Ueno

Yoshi Ueno was born in Tokyo and graduated from Chuo University. After working as a children's book editor for more than forty years, he turned to writing children's books. His books include Akamaru-chan to Kuromaru-chan (Red Dot and Black Dot), and Futago no Donguri (Twin Acorns). He enjoys watching Akira Kurosawa movies while his black cat rests on his knees, and loves to hike and play tennis. He is currently a director of the Japan Children's Writers Association.

Yoshi Ueno was born in Tokyo and graduated from Chuo University. After working as a children's book editor for more than forty years, he turned to writing children's books. His books include Akamaru-chan to Kuromaru-chan (Red Dot and Black Dot), and Futago no Donguri (Twin Acorns). He enjoys watching Akira Kurosawa movies while his black cat rests on his knees, and loves to hike and play tennis. He is currently a director of the Japan Children's Writers Association. See less