A small press based in rural Kyoto,
sharing stories and wisdom
in harmony with heaven, earth, and humanity.
About Amayura Studio
Amayura Studio is a small independent publisher based in the rural satoyama landscape of Kyoto, Japan.
We publish warm stories and timeless wisdom that help people live lightly and in harmony with nature, one another, and themselves.
Through books, we hope to share words that gently resonate across cultures and generations.
First Publication
Pokiru's Clock
Publication Date: July 19, 2026
Pokiru's Clock is a gentle story about a lonely clock left behind in the forest.
Through encounters with the animals of the forest, the clock experiences loneliness, sadness, and hope, eventually discovering the joy of being accepted and surrounded by love.
Suitable for both children and adults, this story offers quiet comfort to anyone who has ever felt alone.
Story by Yoshinori Ogawa
Illustrations by Nanayo Maeda