I am a PhD candidate in Japanese Studies at the National University of Singapore. I have background in feminist cultural studies, communication and new media studies, and history. My research focuses on how the existence of female technologies (‘femtech’) shapes the menstruation culture of Japan, while my research interests lie in biopolitics, the co-constitutive relationship of the body and technology, and the gendered and cultural practices surrounding menstruation in Japan. I am also interested in the portrayal of menstruation in Japanese popular culture. I recently finished my one-year fieldwork in Japan as a Guest Scholar at Meiji University and as a Japanese Studies PhD Research Fellow at the Japan Foundation. I have published in journals and participated in various talks and conferences.

In my spare time, I play board games, listen to Japanese music, collect figures, and visit museums. I also like visiting local cafés, drinking matcha/hojicha latte, taking long walks, and traveling. I am also a furmom to a senior pomeranian.

If you use Japanese period-tracking apps, or if you're interested in talking about your menstrual experiences, feel free to email me.