Originally a pupil of neuroscience, I am a software developer and designer, passionate about creating thought-evocative, intuitive, and informative digital tools for any purpose,
Rather than letting technology engulf us, I strive to develop a stable relationship with technology, by focusing on the positive impact it can have or has had, during the pandemic era.
I love how it is a medium through which creatives can communicate across physical and linguistical borders, with visual, auditory, and even tactile experiences.
I am also an audiophile, with a violin at my side wherever I go.
Insects and botany are fascinating to observe or capture in art.
On a weekend, I am an avid walker or climber, bumping into scenic natural or urban landscapes
—— free art inspiration.
Hailing from Japan, I was born in the "concrete jungle", Tokyo, on a street adorned with a polytunnel of sakura trees.
Now, I find myself on the other side of the planet, in North London.
Deployed with GitHub Pages and Pelican, this is a static website where blog post content is saved as reStructuredText files.
This website is a reflection of my learning and a place to connect with others (say hi! email here).
*fun fact*, the website logo is a mixture of my initials embodying a waveform which represents my ties with my island roots, Hawaii and Japan.