About Akiko Hayashi
Lived 1945 – 2026 (aged 81). Akiko Hayashi was a Japanese illustrator and picture book writer.
Akiko Hayashi ( Hayashi Akiko; 20 March 1945 – 1 July 2026) was a Japanese illustrator.
Hayashi notably illustrated the children's picture books , and . She also illustrated Eiko Kadono's 1985 children's novel Kiki's Delivery Service.
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Who was Akiko Hayashi?
Japanese illustrator
When was Akiko Hayashi born?
Akiko Hayashi was born on 20 March 1945 in Toshima.
When did Akiko Hayashi die?
Akiko Hayashi died on 1 July 2026 in Suwa.
What was Akiko Hayashi's occupation?
Akiko Hayashi was an illustrator and picture book writer.
What nationality was Akiko Hayashi?
Akiko Hayashi was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Akiko Hayashi. https://biography.guide/akiko-hayashi/
MLA: "Akiko Hayashi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/akiko-hayashi/.
Chicago: "Akiko Hayashi." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/akiko-hayashi/.
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