Writer for food, crafts and travel. Advisor to corporations, and local governments on promoting local tourism. Published work includes, "Aomori & Hakodate Travel Book" (Daimond), "San'in Travel: Craft and Food Tour" (Mynavi), "A Drunkard's Travel Guide: Sake, Snacks, and Tableware Tour" (Mynavi). Her life work is to explore towns in her travels, drink at different shops and visit the workshops of different crafts. Interests include tea, the Jomon period, architecture, and fermented foods.