It's possible that:
* The name is misspelled: Perhaps there's a slight difference in spelling or a different romanization of a Japanese name.
* The author is relatively unknown: There could be a lesser-known author with that name who has written books, but they haven't gained widespread recognition.
* You're thinking of a different field: It's possible the author is in a different area, like academia or technical writing, and their work is not as publicly available.
To help me find the right author, could you provide more context? For example:
* What genre or subject matter are you interested in?
* Do you have any other information about the author, like their nationality or approximate time period of their work?
* Do you have any specific book titles in mind?
With more details, I might be able to help you find the author and their works.