For me, thread and textiles are surrogates for the human body because of their softness, translucency, and fragility. I utilize them to visualize emotions and human connections, emphasizing hidden or suppressed feelings, emotional wounds, and the depth of human hearts. I am amazed by the similarity between aspects of nature and the human body and the relationship between them. I make organic shapes with my thread, thinking about the transience and vitality of the human mind and body. I embrace the beauty of decay and imperfection, which are aesthetic values of Japan, where I grew up. As I stitch, I reflect upon rapid technological advancements and globalization, which affect us by diminishing traditional skills, the loss of religion and culture, damage to nature, and changes in how we communicate with each other. With my needle, I seek a path through hidden thoughts, repair invisible wounds, and establish connections.