Born 1961 in Tokyo. Graduated from Waseda University’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Went freelance after working at a publishing company. Member of the founding staff of the magazine Waraku (published by Shogakukan). Also helped launch kimono magazine Nanaoh (President Publishing Co.) and later became the publication’s editorial supervisor. Currently writes, edits and plans articles relating mainly to crafts, kimono, and Japanese culture. Member of the screening committee for the open-call National Traditional Craft Exhibition (Zenkoku Dentoteki Kogeihin Koboten) and the Japan Traditional Craft Artisan Association Exhibition (Nihon Dento Kogeishi Kai Sakuhinten). Publications include Kimono jibunryu: Riaru kurozu nyumon (Introduction to Personalizing Your Kimono-wearing Style; Shogakukan), Mono no migoto: Edo no iki o tsugu shokunintachi no tashika na tewaza to mei-dezain (Splendid Designs: The Craftspeople and the Outstanding Designs that Keep Alive the Edo Iki Aesthetic; Kodansha), Sarasa: Utsukushii tekisutairu dezain to sono senshoku giho (Chintz: Beautiful Textile Designs and Dyeing Techniques; Seibundo Shinkosha), Chichi no ojisan: Sakka Ozaki Kazuo to chichi no fushigi na kankei (My Father’s Uncle: Writer Ozaki Kazuo and Their Unusual Relationship; Ribun Shuppan), J-style kimono: Watashi no kimono renshucho (Japanese-style Kimono: A Guide to Wearing Kimono; Shun’yodo Shoten), and J-style utsuwa: Watashi no utsuwa renshucho (Japanese-Style Dishware: A Guide to Choosing and Using Japanese Dishware; Shun’yodo Shoten).
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