Biography
Masako
Born in 1981, Masako is a Japanese illustrator living in Singapore, who loves nature, tea, and pandan chiffon cake. Her drawing inspiration comes from her love of nature and fairytales. Working as an artist assistant for Takafumi Hara and Yayoi Kusama has inspired her to continue working as an illustrator. Masako’s work includes textile and T-shirt design for Anna Sui. In recent years, Masako has explored the colourful cultures of Singapore and incorporated them with her childhood memories into her illustrations. Something that she is looking forward to is growing pandan leaf and butterfly pea flowers in her little balcony, waiting for the day she can cook Peranakan dishes.
Books by Masako
From fragrant plum syrup to festive chirashi-zushi, this book is Masako’s journey through memory, heritage, and love. In these pages, she weaves together her grandmother’s wisdom, her mother’s traditions, and her own experiences of family, migration, and motherhood. Each recipe carries more than flavour — it carries resilience, belonging, and the simple joy of eating together. With tender stories and cherished dishes, this book opens a door to the past while guiding the future, celebrating the ties that connect us across generations, cultures, and the table we share.
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