1965

Born in Kyoto.  Daughter of Fukami Ryôsen, Kiyomizu-ware kiln.

1972

From this time onwards, becomes student of the calligraphy master Fukada Hôsen, student of Hibino Gohô (1901 – 1975).  Continues calligraphy instruction under Hôsen for over thirty years.

During time in Kyoto, takes part in the following exhibitions:

Kyoto City Art Museum (multiple times)

Mizuhokai Calligraphy Exhibition (multiple times)

Shôsenkai Calligraphy Exhibition

Flowers of Man’yô Exhibition

Hanamizuki Gallery Exhibition

1977

Becomes student of the noted Nihonga painter Akamatsu Ryô (1933-1996).  Intensive study of Nihonga painting.

1985

Enters the Kyoto Arts College, majoring in Nihonga painting.

1985-1991

While working at Shiga Prefecture Archaeological and Culture Center, produces and exhibits artwork at various exhibitions.

1991-1998

After marriage, residence in Germany, Japan, and USA.  Concentrates on the family, including the raising of five children.

1998-2003

Resumes production of artwork.  At Princeton University Graduate College, teaches numerous calligraphy workshops, 1998-2000.

Solo exhibition of paintings and calligraphy at the Princeton University in May-July, 2000.

Teaches numerous calligraphy workshops in Princeton schools, 1998-2003.

2003

Moves to Chicago, IL, USA.  Exhibition of own work and calligraphy workshop at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, November 2003.

2006

Exhibition of calligraphy and paintings at the Hyde Park Art Center in Chicago, IL during June, 2006.

In October, sole exhibition of calligraphy and paintings at the Schimitt-Ott Studio, Chicago.

Becomes calligraphy instructor at the University of Chicago Calligraphy Club, 2006-2007.

2007

In August, moves to Zurich, Switzerland. Becomes a member of the Vereins Japanischer Künstler in der Schweiz.

2008-2013

Instructor at the University of Zurich.  Teaches classes in East Asian calligraphy and brush painting to beginning and advanced university students.

2009

Solo exhibition of calligraphy and paintings at the Hinterbergstrasse Gallery, Zurich, March 29 – April 19, 2009.

Takes part in a group exhibition of Japanese art at the Japan Information and Cultural Center of the Japanese Embassy, Engestrasse 43, Bern.  November 20 – December 12, 2009.

2010

Takes part in a group exhibition of the Japanese Artists in Switzerland Association at the United Nations in Geneva. November 1-19.

During this year, numerous collaborations between music and art at the Musik am Ritterweg musical program in Sarnen.

2011

Continue collaborations with music at the Musik am Ritterweg program in Sarnen at several occasions.  Starting a series of works on Schubert’s Schwanengesang song cycle.

Calligraphy demonstration and instruction at the Studieninfomationstage reception at the University of Zurich.  “Wort und Bild in der Ostasiatischen Malerei.“  September 8-9.

Participation in the CH Box project at several locations in support of the survivors of the tsunami and other disasters in Japan (2011-2012)

2012

Group Exhibition at the Galerie an der Trollstrasse project in Winterthur. February 7-12.

Exhibition at the musical program at the Musik am Ritterweg in Sarnen.  February 17.

Twentieth Anniversary Solo Exhibition at the Tôkôji Temple, a sub-temple of the Tôfukuji in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto. March 2-4.

Participation in a group exhibition at the Greifensee Castle. April 27-29.

Calligraphy demonstration and instruction at the Studieninfomationstage reception at the University of Zurich. “Wort und Bild in der Ostasiatischen Malerei.“ September 5-6.

Started teaching calligraphy and ink painting in private lessons. Location: Uster and Zürich.  From September 14.

Calligraphy published in Swiss magazine “Transhelvetica”. January.

Background art for the website of the Japan St. Gallen events. May.

Exhibition at a Ryokan poetry concert at Sarnen. May 17.

Calligraphy workshop at the Lagerhaus in St. Gallen. May 18.

Calligraphy workshop at castle Burgdorf in Switzerland. October 18.