TERUMI YOSHIKAWA PROFILE

I began working as a teddy bear artist in 1988.

I thereafter, entering various contests were my work has been evaluated inside and out, and gained a reputable reputation for making for making quality teddy in Japan.

I have also been priviliged to have my work exhibited by The Louvre Museum in Paris.

Since then I have experimented creating bears of many subject nature,

such as "ROYAL BABY" a bear made to commemorate the birthday of inner lmperial Princess(Toshinomiya,Aiko Sama)given by hand to the princess.

I have also made bears for the Crown Princess Masako Sama's marriage.

Moreover, I have paticipated in many charity auctions such as "Baseball Bear" in which I made a tribute bear for Japanese major league player.

Along with other characters as Sumo Bear for a former Yokozuna and many Japanese TV stars & celebrities.

Now, I strive to spread the development of teddy bear art as a director of specific Nonprofit Organization Japanese Teddy Bear Association through written activities from my Tokyo couture.