Born in Yonezawa, Yamagata, Japan, I have lived in Tokyo, Santa Barbara, Taipei, Shanghai, Berkeley, and currently in Madrid. Experiencing different cultures has profoundly shaped the way I perceive Japan and has become the foundation of my artistic practice.

Through Nihonga, Japanese painting, I explore the beauty, ambiguity, and complexities of Japanese culture, as well as the tensions and connections that emerge through cultural encounters. My work is deeply rooted in traditional Japanese materials—washi paper, linen, mineral pigments, and gold and silver leaf—whose textures and luminous qualities have fascinated me for many years.

For me, these materials are more than a medium; they are a language through which I engage with my inner world. Painting is a process of gradually releasing the limitations I place upon myself and moving toward a greater sense of freedom.

Although I have lived in many different places and explored various perspectives, I continually return to Nihonga. It is where I find my roots, and where my artistic voice continues to evolve.