Mai Mochizuki
Mai Mochizuki is a Japanese author born and raised in Hokkaido who now resides in Kyoto, a city that deeply influences her writing.
She originally published Alice in Kyouraku Forest as a novel series and has written numerous other titles throughout her career.
Among her most notable works is Kyoto Teramachi Sanjou no Holmes, which won the 4th Kyoto Book Award and was later adapted into both a manga and anime series.
Her writing frequently draws on Kyoto's rich culture, landmarks, and history, establishing her as a prominent voice in Japanese contemporary fiction.
