Artist Village

Haruko Napochka

Japanese author and illustrator Haruko NAPOCHKA graduated from Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design in Budapest. Haruko illustrates children’s books and advertisements, as well as 2D/stop-motion animated films in Tokyo (since 2014). She adores her kitten “Zaramé” and loves to sketch and embellish its mischievous face and furry silhouette. Her hobbies include pottery and typography. “Zaramé mugs” are very popular in Japan.