Machiko grew up in southern Japan in a city which contains the oldest shrine in Japan.  and emigrated to the United States in the 1970's.

A graduate of one of the oldest women's universities in Japan, Machiko went on to attend the International Simultaneous Interpreters' School. 

Her experience as an interpreter and translator is extensive, ranging from  - Haiku poetry, patents, technical materials, technical conferences, negotiations, advertisements and general literature.