Born in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture Graduated Mie Nishi Public High School and graduated Tsuda College majoring in International Relations. At the College(the founder, Umeko Tsuda, the first Japanese lady who went to the States to study English),as an approach to study Japanese People and their mentality, studied about the comparative cultures and psychology, especially having great interest to study Japanese folktales with Jungian psychology. Also obtained the license for English Instructor.

After graduating Tsuda College, returned to Tsu City and established an English Seminar House for teaching English to high school students studying for college entrance examinations and businessmen as well. Was also involved in volunteer lessons in English for elementary students.
Through a recommendation of a friend, entered Miss Japan Contest and won the Grand Prix as the 19th Miss Japan in 1986. This has extended the career. As Miss Japan, had a meeting with Mrs. Aquino, the president of the Philippines, invited by Miss Korea Contest as the guest, as well as participating in many international events. Later, worked as a news caster for NHK and during this time, her strong interest in folktales, and Japanese Studies has lead to translations, writings and studies to further spread the network.

1987 News caster on NHK BS on the program "Round Up Japan." Attended the reception party at Tohgoseiji Memorial Art Museum, as well as attended the awarding ceremonies as MC, held at major cities in Japan for the Best Citizen Award. Flew to Canada for cover reports.
1988 Published the book "Chiru Chiru no Seishun", a translation from Maurice Maeterlinck's series of books "Blue Bird" ( Ref: Yamaguchi Children's Cultural Laboratory, Miss Japan Secretariat.)
1989 Made cover reports in various areas of Europe for Chubu Electric Power Company as one of the area opinion leaders. Among the past Grand Prix winners of Miss Japan, awarded the Wada Beauty Award, which acknowledges the excellent activities and performances.
1990 Made a cover report at five East European Countries (Sponsored by Hakuhodo and Foreign Affairs East European Division). Publication of "Chiru Chiru no Seishun" by Asunaroshobo. Started color illustrations and held an art exhibition, which lead to pursuit of the art works.
1990 MC for the 1991 Super Models of Japan. Traveled to Australia on several occasions until 1993 as the event coordinator related to Miss Japan.
1993 MC for NHK's National Geography Special and also the English narration for Bilingual. First Private Gallery exhibition at Gallery Mamon for paintings about flowers and human.
1994 To make a cover report on Art Show, flew to New York and stayed for a year. Made cover reports on art museums and galleries.
1996 Second Private Gallery exhibition at Gallery Mamon.
1997 Moved to Australia to make paintings of wild flowers.
1998 Transcription of "Pioneer Story" from Asunaroshobo. Started to paint the "Flower 12 months" for the only authentic authors' inn, Wakana , which is well-known for the inn of writers such as Mr. Yoji Yamada, Mr. Yo Takeyama, Mr. Shizuka Ijuin and others and for Yagyuno Shou an elaborate Japanese Inn in Shuzenji.
1999 Translation into English for the book "Dictionary of Words with Figures" by Kodansha. Partnership transcription of "The Historical Stories of Men and Women) by Kodansha. As an artist, started the series illustrations for "Dentsuho". Started to hold seminars and lectures at various vocational schools about "The Basis of Making a Story from Folktales( With Jungian psychology)" ,"Classics of Picture Books ",and "the Making of Picture Books", which was one of the themes long studied since college studies.
2000 Art works on monthly magazines: "Tomin Business Management" and "Budo". Illustrations of "Swan Songs" by Kodansha. Transcriptions on "The Mysterious Power of Ki" by Global Oriental.
　 Currently writes essays, makes translations and lectures for various groups and also continues the paintings. Main place of activity, in Tokyo.

　

　

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