Born in Tokyo in 1971, she currently lives and works in Milan. She graduated in graphic design in Tokyo from Tama Art University and in industrial design in Milan from the European Institute of Design. She collaborates for years fruitfully with Stefano Giovannoni's studio. From 2007 to 2010, thanks to this collaboration, she developed a series of products for Alessi, "China Family," "OrienTales" and "Banana Family." Since 2011 she has been active as an independent designer.
