Born in Tochigi Prefecture. Graduated from the Department of Photography at Junior College Department of Tokyo Polytechnic University. Worked in the Photography Department for Bungei Shunju magazine, before going freelance. Contributes lots of photographs to women’s and travel magazines. Recognized by her clear original compositions. Her “Man in Istanbul” got her selected for the 2nd Tokyo International Photo Biennale, while her “Street Artists” won the 16th Japanese Magazine Photographers Association Award. Recent publications include “Torutabi/Tabi Shite, Totte, Koi wo Shite” and “Yanagi Kouri”, in which she covers the reputed craftsman of wicker luggage from every angle. Published numerous cookbooks and photobooks about lifestyles. Likes traveling, cats and chocolate. Executive Officer of the Japan Professional Photographers Society.
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I'm a strong believer that a photographer should always be taking pictures. So, works I showed in the past and subsequently forgot about lay buried at the bottom of my negative case in my dark room. But, I purposely dig them out and show them.
Swamped with work, I decided to take off and travel solo around Europe for one month in 2002. I wanted to go places where no one knew me. I chatted with people I met, took their photos and, when offered, accepted their invitations to dinner or to spend the night at their homes. I also wandered the streets at night taking pictures of places when there was nobody around. Now, if I think about it, it was rather foolhardy for a woman to do by herself. But, I was young and free to the point of feeling lonely.
These works are proof that “I was there.” No more, no less.
Leica M6