Miho was born in Osaka, Japan where she obtained a four year degree in North American Studies and obtained certification in Japanese and English Language Education. She came to the United States in 1997 to teach Japanese language at the University of Oklahoma. After teaching, she decided to continue her education at OU and earned a Masters of Human Relations with a focus on intercultural human relations.

Following her studies, Miho’s goal has been to further understanding between Japanese and American cultures. As part of a summer program with Oklahoma City Public Schools, she taught Japanese Language and Culture to students K-8 as well as public school teachers. She assists annually with the University of Oklahoma’s exchange program with Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto and continues to teach Japanese language and culture privately to students of all levels and ages. She also enjoys teaching English to Japanese children who are living in the United States because of their parents’ careers.

Additionally, she offers training in:

Miho also holds seminars for cultural differences between Japan and the United States at request (for teachers, host families, exchange programs, etc.).