I've met  Hikaru Hie at a mini-conference of Applied Improvisation Network in Manila in the Philippines during the Manila Improv Festival in 2019.  Right away, I was struck by her positivity and how she could connect with everyone so easily.  Truth is, Hikaru is genuine in her interactions with people and that makes people want to gather around her and listen to her wisdom drinking tea discussing about existential questions with a good dose of respect and fun.  The day we met I've visited the school where she works as a Associate Professor and Freshmen Program Director of Tohoku University of Art and Design. I'm forever thankful I've had the chance to interview this inspiring woman who improves the world of Education by saying yes. 

You curious? : 

To learn more about her work as a practitioner with the AIN follow this link : SAYING YES!

To learn about the Kyoto University of The Arts. 

To learn about the concept of Yes and in Improvisation: 

Second city Improv (Base in Chicago, provide training and other wonderful delicacies)

ImproWiki (Bank of exercises, games and activities for anyone who's interested in Improv)

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