乗り物の迷路～車、電車から船、飛行機まで 香川 元太郎 作・絵 ｶｶﾞﾜｹﾞﾝﾀﾛｳ --- PHP研究所 :9784569783130

**"A master who pioneered new frontiers as a Japanese painter"**
Japanese painter, illustrator, picture book author. Born in 1959, passed away in 2024 at the age of 65 due to ventricular fibrillation. After working at Toho Stage, he later became freelance and engaged in a multifaceted career, including creating Japanese paintings, historical research paintings, book covers, and picture book production. His most famous work is the ``Maze Picture Book'' series, which has become a million-seller with over 3 million copies sold.
Genre: Japanese painter, illustrator, picture book author
Awards: Selected for the Soga Exhibition 6 times, selected for the Spring Soga Exhibition 7 times
Related keywords: “Maze Picture Book” series
**Q&A**
Q: What did you do?
I became interested in Japanese castles and Japanese culture, so I aspired to become a Japanese painter.
Q: What are your famous works?
“Maze Picture Book” series. This is a million-seller that was created after my son became obsessed with it and has been well received.
関連動画
・【いいやん！大分】　大分市美術館特別展「迷路とお城で遊ぼう！-香川元太郎絵本原画展」
English Summary
**"A master who pioneered new frontiers as a Japanese painter"**
Japanese painter, illustrator, picture book author. Born in 1959, passed away in 2024 at the age of 65 due to ventricular fibrillation. After working at Toho Stage, he later became freelance and engaged in a multifaceted career, including creating Japanese paintings, historical research paintings, book covers, and picture book production. His most famous work is the ``Maze Picture Book'' series, which has become a million-seller with over 3 million copies sold.
Genre: Japanese painter, illustrator, picture book author
Awards: Selected for the Soga Exhibition 6 times, selected for the Spring Soga Exhibition 7 times
Related keywords: “Maze Picture Book” series
**Q&A**
Q: What did you do?
I became interested in Japanese castles and Japanese culture, so I aspired to become a Japanese painter.
Q: What are your famous works?
“Maze Picture Book” series. This is a million-seller that was created after my son became obsessed with it and has been well received.
Wikipedia：香川元太郎