She was born in Matsuyama, Shikoku Island, Japan  at an early stage of the World War II. She grew up there and is living in the suburbs of the city with her husband. She is now one of few people who experienced the large scale of air attacks during the war in her childhood. She is against wars of any kind.

She has been a teacher of abacus for 15 years. Since after 60 years of age, she studied English for 6 years. Her motto is “to live is to study.” Her hobby is aerobics, swimming, PC and strolling　with camera.