Rika’s objective with Solaris Space is to use her knowledge and experience with international PR and marketing to provide a smooth, low-stress experience for clients to achieve their goals. She says, “Through my work, I have encountered a variety of people and learned about the customs and cultures of other countries, which is why I wanted to help foreign governments and companies with their PR in Japan. I would like to support my clients in introducing their products and services to the Japanese market in a way that conveys their value to Japanese consumers.”

Solaris Space has worked for international tourism boards, low-cost carrier airlines, international hotel brands, and tourism-related service suppliers. Also, Solaris Space has worked with foreign manufacturers, service suppliers, and government organizations in other industries.

Rika is from the city of Tsuruoka, in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, where the typical Japanese landscape still remains.　It is known as the birthplace of school lunches and is blessed with an abundance of delicacies, such as seafood, mountain vegetables, rice, vegetables, and fruits. The city is also home to the sacred Dewa Sanzan mountains, which was designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2014. Rika takes pride in her hometown and continues to work on tourism campaigns for the Shonai region..