I am a Lingerie, Swimwear, Activewear, Clothing designer. I have been a fashion designer in Japan for about 20 years. In my final years, before retiring in 2017, I managed a department of about 20 designers. I was in charge of approving designs, overseeing production, and going abroad to various trade shows for marketing purposes. Currently, I am a freelance designer for apparel companies in Japan ranging from outerwear, lingerie, swimwear, and activewear. I travel to Los Angeles often (at least once each season), to study the current and upcoming trends.