Yamada Zenjido's "ARUARU" Diary - Common stories that you can relate to! -

2022.09.15

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The "Yamada's world" full of Ukiyo-e elements and "common stories"!

More than 1 million followers on Instagram! Yamada Zenjido is an illustrator based in Fukuoka, whose Ukiyo-e-inspired illustrations consist of many "common stories" that almost everyone can relate to. Now, we are introducing them to you in multiple languages! Let's fall into Yamada's world!

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"The things that crop up while you are showering"

"Those times when something just really hurts!"

"The things that always seem to crop up when you travel!"

"Those days you put on your comfy clothes!"

"When mysterious things start happening!!"

"Just another Sunday morning!"

"Moments of panic you experience while using your smartphone!"

"People with a poor sense of direction"

"About Masks"

"About Museum / Gallery"

"Life as a sleepyhead"

"About bicycle"

"About jeans"

"About dreams"

WRITER PROFILE

山田全自動 (Yamada Zenjido )

Born in Saga Prefecture in 1983, currently based in Fukuoka City and active as an illustrator and a web designer. Yamada learned Ukiyo-e on his own and started posting on Instagram in December 2016. Also active as a historical researcher and runs a blog called "Y-shi ha Himajin (lit.: Mr. Y has a lot of free time) ―Fukuoka's Street Heritages―" that introduces various sightseeing spots from a unique perspective.

- Instagram: @y_haiku
- Twitter: @y_haiku
- Facebook: @yhaiku
- Blog "Yamada Zenjido Aruaru Nikki": https://zenjido.blog.jp/
- Blog "Y-shi ha Himajin ―Fukuoka Rojo Isan―": https://y-ta.net/

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