#ILoveTokyo# And I know so many of you do, too. Thirty years ago, as our family prepared to leave New York City for Tokyo, my daughter was given a beautiful picture book about the city she was reluctantly leaving behind. It was a comforting token, and immediately, I wished I had a similar book about Tokyo to show her the magic, wonder, and vibrant adventure that awaited her on the other side of the world. There was none. And to this day, there is none. For years, I pitched the concept to major publishing companies. Time and time again, the answer was the same: "The illustrations are too detailed." "It's too expensive to produce for a children's book." They wanted simpler drawings. They wanted shortcuts. But I refused to compromise on creating a book that children would refuse to put down—a keepsake they would cherish and revisit for years. I tried crowdfunding for the project, but I fell short of the target. Yet, as the saying goes, when one door closes, another one opens. Thanks to a wonderful introduction, I connected with Ryoko Yomiuri Publishing Company—a team that truly understood my vision and appreciated the rich, detailed artistry I refused to give up on. Together, we are finally bringing this 30-year dream into children's hands! #ILoveTokyo# will officially go on sale on November 18th!