Actually, though, the children’s literature sphere in Japan is highly internationalized, with many of the books it regards as true classics originating overseas.
From The Chronicles of Narnia to Anne of Green Gables, Japanese children’s book publisher’s artwork shines.
Of course, this being Japan, publishers like Tokyo-based Gakken do make some changes to appeal to the local market.
Arsène Lupin, French author Maurice Leblanc’s legendary gentleman thief (and ostensible grandfather of anime rogue Lupin III)!