Having cultivated a successful career at a renowned architectural design firm in Tokyo and London, Rika was deeply involved in projects that fostered hospitality, retail, and community development within a diverse and inclusive environment. These experiences heightened
her awareness of well-being and environmental concerns.

As also being a mother, she holds
a profound understanding of the significance of pursuing a healthy lifestyle, particularly through the power of natural fibres such as washi. This led to her appointment as the representative of Aloof Home Co., Ltd. in 2023.

Beyond the confines of the fashion industry, she actively advocates for lifestyle choices that promote both environmental sustainability and physical well-being. This includes initiatives such as raising awareness of washi materials on a domestic and international scale, engaging
in lifestyle-related businesses, and proposing environmentally friendly lifestyles to consumers through endeavors such as Circular Farm Museums and unwanted clothing collection counters.