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I am a Nisei writer/narrator inspired by my Japanese immigrant parents and my American kids. My bilingual voice (Japanese and standard American English) has been described as intelligent and warm, with a sense of humor. I love to write and tell stories that span cultural and temporal boundaries. 

Having lived and worked overseas for years 

I am a Nisei writer/narrator inspired by my Japanese immigrant parents and my American kids. My bilingual voice (Japanese and standard American English) has been described as intelligent and warm, with a sense of humor. I love to write and tell stories that span cultural and temporal boundaries. 

Having lived and worked overseas for years (Romania, the Netherlands, Japan, Indonesia) and traveled through Ghana and Southeast Asia, I'm also familiar with the languages and cultures of other countries. I'm as comfortable narrating non-fiction as well as fiction works. 

Published works include how-to books (jewelry making), a Japanese survival memoir, and short stories. See NanakoWater.com for more information on my writing.

My magical realism short story "My Maneki Tale" was read at the Seattle Rep in February 2023. I translated, published and recently narrated a Japanese memoir, "Tei, a memoir of the end of war and beginning of peace. 

Current narration projects include Japanese ghost stories from Lafcadio Hearn, and a Japanese American historical fiction work.

I am always adding new narration projects. See my SoundCloud webpage for more demos. 

New audiobooks include Japanese yokai (spirits), ghost stories and historical fiction based on the Japanese American experience.

I narrated a best selling Japanese memoir. I also translated it (流れる星は生きている）and published.the book as "Tei, a memoir of the end

I am always adding new narration projects. See my SoundCloud webpage for more demos. 

New audiobooks include Japanese yokai (spirits), ghost stories and historical fiction based on the Japanese American experience.

I narrated a best selling Japanese memoir. I also translated it (流れる星は生きている）and published.the book as "Tei, a memoir of the end of war and beginning of peace" which is available on Audible and Amazon.