Yukari is a multi-talented creative based in Victoria, BC, with a passion for bridging the gap between Japanese and Canadian cultures. She is a writer, interpreter, podcaster, watercolor artist, and Japanese Cultural Consultant, and has been helping to connect the two cultures since moving from Nagasaki, Japan to Victoria in 1998. As the owner of Lucid Communication, she provides interpretation and consulting services to Japanese and Canadian clients, including the local government, the government of Japan, and film and TV productions. Past clients include All Nippon Airways, Dove, Post, Philips, Ubisoft, and Disney.

In her role as a Cultural Consultant and interpreter, Yukari has worked with Disney on FX’s Shogun to ensure a safe and effective set for cast and crew, and is dedicated to promoting proper representation of Japanese culture in the media. She is also committed to creating safe, diverse spaces for communication and cultural exchange. In addition to her work at Lucid Communication, Yukari serves as the director of communication at the Victoria Nikkei Cultural Society and chairs the Arts, Culture, and Education committee at the National Association of Japanese Canadians, where she is also a member of the National Executive Board.

In her free time, Yukari produces and hosts the Japanese podcast “はみだし系ライフの歩きかた” (roughly translated as “Misfit’s guide to life”), which focuses on various social issues. She is also active on social media as a digital content creator. Through all of her diverse endeavors, Yukari is dedicated to bringing people together and fostering understanding and appreciation between cultures.