I am an experienced writer and translator with an MA in interpreting and translating Japanese. I currently reside in Hawaii doing translations, working as a yoga and dance instructor, and publishing a book about Zen and aikido. I am also improving my comedy writing skills and working on a novel and varying short stories. I am a native speaker of German and English and am trained to use Japanese professionally as a translator and interpreter. I have lived in several different countries. It is my goal to contribute to promoting good communication and understanding between people as well as making art available as inspiration, motivation, and self improvement to everybody.