Akiko Miyakoshi: An Airport at Night《A5 Hobonichi Cousin Cover》

We collaborated with picture book author Akiko Miyakoshi to create this techo cover.

Warm yellow lights glow against a quiet, black background. Titled “An Airport at Night,” this piece captures the scenery Miyakoshi saw at an airport during her own travels, along with the feelings she experienced in that very moment.

“On my way home from a wonderful trip, as I was stepping off the plane, I caught a glimpse of this kind of view through the window. Seeing someone taking their time at the gate, I thought to myself, ‘Ah, that person’s journey is just beginning.’ I felt a twinge of envy and let my imagination wander, wondering where they might be headed,” says Miyakoshi.

The artwork on the front cover continues across the back and all the way into the inner right pocket. We designed it as one large, continuous picture, allowing you to feel the passage of time and the lingering mood of the scene.

Peek inside the pocket on the back of the cover and you’ll find that a little time seems to have passed — the bear that was walking through the scene is no longer there.

To faithfully reproduce the delicate touch and beautiful color of the original artwork, we chose a finely textured polyester material. The bookmarks are made from a bright yellow ribbon. The inner left pocket features the words “Unforgettable Moments.” — the concept at the heart of this design.