Profile
Around 2010, prompted by a family member’s illness, Tomoko Murai began a deep and sincere exploration of what it truly means to live a healthy life. Through reading the works of Dr. Toru Abo and Dr. Takaho Watayo, she became profoundly aware of the vital connection between daily diet and the well-being of both body and mind. This journey eventually led her to the study and practice of macrobiotics.
In her early career, she served as a member of the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers in the Dominican Republic. This experience in the Caribbean region greatly broadened her global perspective and deepened her appreciation for cultural diversity.
Following her return to Japan, she worked for many years as a librarian at a research institute specializing in development studies. She later pursued graduate studies in Mexico, further cultivating her expertise in research, archiving, and the organization and preservation of knowledge.
Drawing upon these professional and international experiences, she is now dedicated to collecting, organizing, preserving, and promoting open access to the works of George Ohsawa (Yukikazu Sakurazawa), the founder of macrobiotics. Through this initiative, she seeks to share the philosophical depth and practical wisdom of macrobiotics with people around the world.
In recent years, she has worked alongside macrobiotic instructors from Wa no Kai to promote international exchange, visiting Peru, Argentina, Spain, and Portugal. By fostering connections between Japan, South America, and Europe, she continues to contribute to the global development of macrobiotics through cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration.
Link
Sakurazawa Yukikazu Archive
http://go-library.org/
Qualifications
• Advanced Course Graduate, Lima Cooking School, Japan CI Association
• Global Macrobiotic Course Levels 1–3, Macrobiotic School Japan
Message
The more I engage in international macrobiotic exchange, the more I witness how the seeds planted by great pioneers have blossomed beautifully across the world.
By deepening our connections with practitioners and teachers across countries and sharing our knowledge and experiences, we can continue to nurture and expand macrobiotics globally.
Through food, we cultivate harmony in body and mind—and build bridges between people and nations. I look forward to continuing this meaningful journey together.
