Miyo’s Tsubuyaki
I may be quiet, but my mind is a chatter box.
I Thought I Worked Best Alone—Until Collaboration Proved Me Wrong
You’ve probably heard the classic proverb: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” But have you ever really thought about what that means?
For a long time, I preferred…
10 Minutes to Decide: What Do You Take When Disaster Strikes?
The phone rang. Seeing her name on the screen made my heart skip a beat. We’ve known each other for nearly 20 years. We’ve shared countless dinners, exchanged…
Six Degrees of Gratitude
“Hey! How do you know her?” That question was tossed around like confetti at my recent storytelling show. It turns out, my fellow storyteller met my friend through an online…
Punchlines, Not Punches: A Call for Safer Creative Spaces
A few months ago, an Asian female comic was assaulted by a male comic with a metal object, leaving her with a concussion. It happened in broad daylight…
Eco-Friendly or Eco-Challenged? Japan’s Recycling Journey
When it comes to recycling, Japan may not be the global green hero just yet, but that doesn’t mean people are blissfully tossing their trash into the wind…
When Confidence Is a Surprise Guest: My Unscripted Path to Storytelling
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of chatting with the incredible Aurora Meneghello for her podcast, “Repurpose Your Purpose.”…
From Runway to AI: The Model Who Lost Her Face Online
Replaced Her Face? Who Does That?! When I first saw the article, I had to do a double take because I couldn’t believe what I was seeing…
Miyo 2.0 ~ From Newcomer to Neighbor
Have you ever asked yourself where you fit in? I certainly have… for a long time. As a kid, my family moved frequently within Japan. Sometimes, we moved before…
How to Break into Storytelling Shows
When people ask me how to get booked for storytelling shows, I always suggest they attend one of my shows so I can introduce them to the producers. Building rapport…








