Our Story

Hi there! Thank you so much for stopping by. We're so happy you're here.

Moonfox & Co. is our small family-run children’s press tucked in the woods west of Tokyo, in the same town that inspired many Studio Ghibli stories. On our walks to school or through the forest paths, the scenery often feels straight out of a Ghibli film.

Our journey began with a mother and son who loved books and made up stories everywhere we went — in the car, waiting for ice cream, or inside a lantern-lit tent at home. After nearly a decade in Massachusetts, we moved to Tokyo in 2021, where new stories began to bloom around us.

Surrounded by woods, rice fields, farms, and shrines, we’re reminded of the folktales I grew up with, stories full of kindness, connection, and living close to nature. Many are slowly fading, and we hope to help keep their spirit alive.

Inspired by the quiet magic of everyday life and the wildlife we meet, we began creating our own stories. Each book we make carries a little spark of wonder, like a small lantern lighting up the places where magic hides.

Our first book will launch next spring, just in time for cherry blossom season. We can’t wait to share it with you and hope it finds a cozy spot in your heart.