Hachi was born in the UK and, like so many others, developed a love for Japan through anime and manga. Upon visiting Japan for the first time aged fourteen, she was enrolled in a traditional arts school for a few days and wore a kimono, participated in a tea ceremony and learned how to play the koto. Her eyes were opened to the rich and varied culture of Japan and it became her ambition to study the language, live in Japan and learn more about the country.
After a stint in Nagoya and then Tokyo, these days you'll find her wandering the vast lands of Hokkaido with her camera, photographing the beautiful scenery and tucking into delicious seafood from the region's frigid seas!
