Born in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture. In 1997 she enrolled as a first-cohort trainee at Kyoei Kiln Ceramic Art School, and in 2000 established her own kiln in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture. She works with a blend of Shigaraki and Seto clays, applying soft-toned glazes and motifs such as apples and birds. With everyday use in mind, she fires her pieces for longer than usual, resulting in ware that is both sturdy and resistant to staining.