I am a translator and portrait painter.

I have three unwavering philosophies when it comes to expression.

When I’m standing before the canvas, 'The face tells more than words.'

When I’m translating a character's dialogue, 'The words of the character reveal who they are.'

When I’m translating a classic novel, 'To ignore the meaning and rhythm of the original writing is a betrayal of the author’s intent.'

I became a translator because I was disappointed with the Japanese translations of my favourite classic English novels.

I became a portrait painter because the human being is a complicated subject.

Through painting, what I try to capture are the hidden emotions deep inside of the human spirit.

Through the translation of screenplays and literature, what I try to capture is the subtle nuances of the author’s voice, even though Japanese and English are so incredibly different.

Salon de Bibliotheek is the place where my two different forms of art cross over. Both reveal 'who we are'.

Art for art’s sake.