is a Japanese manga artist. His simple drawing style reflects the gentle nature of his often romantic tales of modern young Japanese salary-men. Works Manga 1986-1989, Tokuma Shoten, 4 volumes, originally published in Petit Apple Pie anthology About a girl who "sweats" nitroglycerin, and therefore must constantly be eating and drinking things to cool her down. 1986-1987, Tokuma Shoten, 1 volume 1989, Tokuma Shotem, 1 volume 1991, Tokuma Shoten, 1 volume 1991, Shogakukan, 2 volumes A couple is drawn together despite mutual dislike. Living Game1991-1993, Shogakukan, 10 volumes A salaryman's apartment is turned into temporary office following a disaster at the new office. 1992-1993, Shogakukan, collected in volume 5 of Let's Get Married 1994-1995, Shogakukan, 6 volumes A reception center staffed by marryable people. 1996-1997, Shogakukan, 5 volumes 1998-2000, Shogakukan, 5 volumes 2000-2003, Shogakukan, 6 volumes 2002, Shogakukan, 2 volumes 2003-2004, Shogakukan, 4 volumes 2004-2005, Shogakukan, 2 volumes 2008-suspended, Shogakukan, 2 volumes (to date) 2009, Koike Shoin, included in Night Sneaker volume 2009-2010, Shueisha, 1 volume 2010, Asahi Shimbun Publications 2010-2012, Houbunsha, 1 volume (to date) 2010-ongoing, Tokuma Shoten, 2 volumes (to date) Manga essay (2000, Mainichi Communications, 1 volume) Illustration (1987-08-01, JICC Shuppankyoku, 1 volume) Sources: References 1961 births Living people Manga artists from Fukuoka Prefecture People from Kitakyushu