A quiet observer with a working studio.

Growing up between Tokyo and the United States, I watched my grandfather work until age 101, sharp and capable, while gradually relying on glasses, hearing aids, and modest mobility support. That personal understanding of aging populations and Japan’s centenarian community shaped my commitment to digital accessibility long before it had a job title attached to it.

I came to the field through a UX design immersive in 2024, where the accessibility coursework was the first material that genuinely resonated. It combined an interest in technology with Japanese cultural values around making life easier for others. The work has carried me through forty-plus website evaluations, an apprenticeship program built and led, and conference participation across borders.

What I bring is a cross-cultural lens, the patience of an observer, and the operational habit of writing things down. What I am building toward is a body of work that lets technology meet more people, more quietly, more often.