Background & Upbringing
Rina grew up in a suburban area outside Tokyo, Japan. Her father was a professor of History, and her mother ran a small floral design business. Family meals often included discussions about art, culture, and current events.
Education
Studied Art History at the University of Tokyo and later completed a doctorate in East Asian Studies at a Canadian university.
Professional Background
Rina worked in museum curation before transitioning into writing essays and travel memoirs focusing on the intersection of tradition, modernity, and personal relationships.
Places Lived
Tokyo, Vancouver, and short stays in Paris during academic research projects.
Influences
Deeply inspired by Japanese novelists like Banana Yoshimoto and Haruki Murakami as well as Western Romantic poets. She loves classical music—particularly Ryuichi Sakamoto’s works—and also admires contemporary pop artists. Rina’s writing style is refined yet playful, reflecting a fluid definition of love and culture across borders.
