Raised in Tokyo and currently living in Chicago, Yukiko has been working on music her entire life. Her diverse background includes classical voice training in Japan, jazz studies in the United States and lots of experience with film scoring. During most of her time, she composes and sings in her home studio.This July, three of Yukiko's songs will be featured in an art show produced by KNIPPER called "Edge Garden" at the Niitsu Museum in Niigata, Japan. The KNIPPER company produces fine jewelry, clothing, and graphic design.This fall, her music will be featured on the internationally distributed compilation album, "Lemongrass Garden Vol. 2," produced by the world reknown Roland Voss (a.k.a. Lemongrass ) from Germany. More information to come soon!Currently, Yukiko is finishing up her orchestral score for the 3D-animated short film, "The Strings," by Diana Arrambide .Last year, Yukiko composed the score for the Japanese feature film, Rudy Soup , directed by Natsuko. Also, you can check out her ambient yoga music at My Yoga Online .