NORIKO

2004
Began working independently as a Kamon designer, specializing in traditional Japanese family crest design.
Became a member of both the Japan Kamon Research Association and the Kyoto Kamon Research Association.

2013
Moved to New Zealand, where Māori carving traditions and the natural environment became a lasting influence on her creative work.
Learned many aspects of bone carving from Roland, a bone carver based in Whitianga, New Zealand.

2023
Retired from her career as a Kamon designer on April 30, 2023.

2026
Began focusing fully on bone carving and launched the NORIKO website in May 2026.

Through her work, Noriko explores the visual and symbolic connections between traditional Japanese Kamon design and Māori artistic traditions, creating pieces inspired by both cultures while developing her own artistic style.

NORIKO

2004
Began working independently as a Kamon designer, specializing in traditional Japanese family crest design.
Became a member of both the Japan Kamon Research Association and the Kyoto Kamon Research Association.

2013
Moved to New Zealand, where Māori carving traditions and the natural environment became a lasting influence on her creative work.
Learned many aspects of bone carving from Roland, a bone carver based in Whitianga, New Zealand.

2023
Retired from her career as a Kamon designer on April 30, 2023.

2026
Began focusing fully on bone carving and launched the NORIKO website in May 2026.

Through her work, Noriko explores the visual and symbolic connections between traditional Japanese Kamon design and Māori artistic traditions, creating pieces inspired by both cultures while developing her own artistic style.