Kuniaki"Kuni-san,Kuni-Sensei" Sakai – Representative of Atelier Sakai

Kuniaki Sakai, Creator of English Kamishibai / Storyteller / Educator, founder of Atelier Sakai

Kuni Sakai is the representative of Atelier Sakai, a small creative studio dedicated to sharing the charm of kamishibai with children around the world.

He creates original English kamishibai that blend a gentle tone, clear storytelling, and the warmth of traditional picture theatre.

Kuni has visited many schools, kindergartens, and community spaces to present his stories. Children naturally gather around his kamishibai stage, drawn in by his calm voice and the quiet joy he brings to each performance.

In recent years, he has begun sharing his work with audiences overseas. Through digital kamishibai and online sessions, he hopes to reach children who live far from Japan—including those who may have limited access to books or storytelling—so that they, too, can enjoy a moment of wonder.

His belief is simple and heartfelt:

A single story can brighten a child’s day, no matter the distance.

Atelier Sakai will continue creating kamishibai that connect people across languages and cultures.