Yukiko is a multi-talented singer/songwriter from Akita, Japan, and the influence of her Japanese roots is what sets her apart. Her compositions are beautifully arranged and are influenced by many styles, ranging from jazz to classical and world music, with emphasis on traditional Japanese folk music. Yukiko's voice can maneuver over any melody, with a rich lower range and bright, clear upper register.

After she worked as a wedding singer with some a cappella groups in Tokyo for 3 years, Yukiko moved to Toronto, Ontario, Canada in early 2005 where she performed ukulele with blues harpist Ken Yoshioka. Deciding to hone in on her musical knowledge, Yukiko moved to Nelson, British Columbia, to attend and complete the Contemporary Music and Technology program at Selkirk College. Training under the vocal guidance of the well-recognized Cheryl Hodge and Laura Landsberg, Yukiko fine tuned her knowledge of vocal technique, and majored in Composition under the guidance of Genie nominated film composer Don MacDonald as well. Yukiko also learned to play piano under the guidance of the well respected Gilles Parenteau. 

Performing in a variety of settings, Yukiko has performed her original compostions at film festivals, private parties, cafes and nightclubs. Yukiko emotes beautifully when she performs, and as she puts it, "The most important thing to me is to communicate with the audience. Music is a language, and I am always trying to find better ways to connect with people."

Yukiko's latest endeavor has been her well received radio show, Japanese Musiquest, on the Kootenay Coop Radio in Nelson, BC. Also syndicating on CiTR 101.9 FM Radio, voice of the University of British Columbia (UBC). Operating since the middle of 2007, Japanese Musiquest exposes its listeners to Japanese culture, as Yukiko plays music native to Japan and discusses topics and issues that are prevalent in Japan.

Yukiko's accomplishments since her move to Canada are only the beginning of what is going to be a long and heartfelt career in music and radio broadcasting, and her diverse and beautiful compositions will continue to move all that are fortunate enough to hear them.