Hiroko Yoda

Hiroko Yoda
Born
Tokyo, Japan
Alma materUniversity of Maryland
Occupation(s)Writer, Translator

Hiroko Yoda is a Japanese entrepreneur, translator, writer, folklorist, and president of the localization company AltJapan Co., Ltd.[1] She was also a Tokyo city editor for the CNN travel website CNNGo.[2] She is a translator of video games[3] and the author of numerous books about Japanese history and culture. She is particularly known for her pioneering work contextualizing yokai culture for English-speaking audiences.[4][5]

  1. ^ "Ghostwire Tokyo Brings Japanese Folklore to the Masses". Wired. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  2. ^ "CNNGo". Retrieved April 2, 2014.
  3. ^ "Hiroko Yoda Video Game Credits". Mobygames. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  4. ^ "The Yokai Art of the Master". October 6, 2017. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  5. ^ "Godzilla's Older, Creepier Cousins". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 14, 2022.