Born in Tokyo in 1982. After studying interior design at Kuwasawa Design School, she discovered ceramics while studying in Italy. Upon returning to Japan, she trained under Takashi Nakazato at the Kyoto College of Traditional Crafts. In 2011, she opened her atelier "Etsuki Kiln" in Mitaka, Tokyo. Her work is characterized by natural forms thrown on a kick wheel and a dedication to the beauty of functional objects. She holds a tea ceremony qualification and has presented solo exhibitions in Japan, the United States, Italy, and elsewhere.