Hello, I'm Iroha.

Thank you so much for visiting my website. 

I know that many of you have been enjoying my Japanese Mindful Handwriting videos on Instagram — thank you, as always, for your support.

Let me take a moment to introduce myself.

I live in Yokohama, Japan, with my husband, daughter, and son. I love this place — there’s always a gentle breeze from the sea.

I was born and raised in Tokyo, but at the age of 14, I moved to the UK and spent four formative teenage years there. I returned to Tokyo at 18 and went on to study literature and sociology at Keio University.

Because of that experience, I often feel like I’m half a foreigner living in Japan. I love traditional Japanese culture — it’s so different from Western cultures, and incredibly beautiful. I find Japan’s cultural uniqueness endlessly fascinating (though I must admit, sometimes a little frustrating — it can be so illogical!). Still, I see so much possibility in this country.

Do you feel the same?

Then join me on a journey into this strange, rich, and quietly mindful culture.

Iroha