Artist Nagano Hideko, famous Japanese author of children’s picture books, is loved by Vietnamese children for her interesting picture books and her talks full of laughter.
Nagano Hideko is a famous author of children’s picture books in Japan. Her works are simple, but also stimulate a child’s ability to observe and explore through detailed illustrations (Photo: VNA)
At the age of 78, Hideko still works hard and creates new books for children. She is the chairwoman of Kamishibai Cultural Development Society. In 2018, she received the Kurushima Takehiko Culture Prize (Photo: VNA)
Hideko has recently come to Vietnam to introduce her books with a desire to inspire a love for picture books in Vietnamese children (Photo: VNA)
Her book ‘Taiko fish goes to the department store’ interests the children with lively illustrations of the fish doing different activities (Photo: VNA)
The images of a fish wearing a hat, carrying a handbag and going to shops in a department store help the children learn about life in a simple way (Photo: VNA)
Taiko fish created by Vietnamese children (Photo: VNA)
Japanese picture books which teach life skills attract Vietnamese children (Photo: VNA)
The trade relations between Vietnam and Japan have been growing since the establishment of bilateral strategic partnership in 2009, then elevated to comprehensive strategic partnership in 2014.
Since the beginning of July, the Vietnamese Consulate General in Japan’s Fukuoka prefecture has carried out a host of activities marking its decade of working to enhance Vietnam – Japan ties.
Vietnam treasures the extensive strategic partnership and all-round cooperation with Japan, and spares no effort to develop the fruitful relations, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said.
Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of the central city of Da Nang Ho Ky Minh on July 25 hosted a reception for crew members of Japanese Coast Guard Training Vessel Kojima which is on a four-day visit to Vietnam.
The 6th Vietnam-Japan Culture Exchange Festival kicked off in the central city of Da Nang on July 25 evening, offering cultural performances, cuisine, traditional art demonstrations, games and seminars on tourism and human resources development between Japan and Da Nang.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has lauded Vietnam – Japan Special Ambassador Sugi Ryotaro for his active contributions to bilateral ties over the past three decades via socio-cultural and arts activities, and people-to-people exchange.
The first ASEAN-Japan Music Festival took place in Hanoi on July 28, featuring top music stars from Japan and member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan on July 29 expressed his wish for Japan’s further support in the fields of urban transportation, environment improvement and flooding prevention.
Japan is one of the four largest importers of Vietnam, only behind China, the Republic of Korea and the US, according to the latest report by the Industry Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Nagano Hideko is a famous author of children’s picture books in Japan. Her works are simple, but also stimulate a child’s ability to observe and explore through detailed illustrations (Photo: VNA) 
At the age of 78, Hideko still works hard and creates new books for children. She is the chairwoman of Kamishibai Cultural Development Society. In 2018, she received the Kurushima Takehiko Culture Prize (Photo: VNA) 
Hideko has recently come to Vietnam to introduce her books with a desire to inspire a love for picture books in Vietnamese children (Photo: VNA) 
Her book ‘Taiko fish goes to the department store’ interests the children with lively illustrations of the fish doing different activities (Photo: VNA) 
The images of a fish wearing a hat, carrying a handbag and going to shops in a department store help the children learn about life in a simple way (Photo: VNA) 
Taiko fish created by Vietnamese children (Photo: VNA) 
Japanese picture books which teach life skills attract Vietnamese children (Photo: VNA) 
