Hi there! My name is Hikari. I’m a journalist, writer, and translator (English/Japanese) from Tokyo, Japan. My journalism and essays have appeared in the New York Times, National Geographic, Mastermind Magazine, and elsewhere.

I am now living in Kailua, Hawai’i, and reporting for Honolulu Civil Beat.

I started my professional career traveling across Japan reporting on a range of topics including gender, politics, mental health, and nuclear power. 

You can reach me at hikarimaehida [@] gmail.com.