YURIKA OTANI

• Location: Nihonbashi
• Role: Manager
• Field: Operation

I was born in Fukushima and spent seven years in Kyoto during university before moving to Tokyo just before joining the company. During my student years, I traveled all over Japan, discovering local charm and meeting inspiring people. After graduation, I worked at a restaurant surrounded by regulars and tourists, enjoying the energy of everyday encounters. Gradually, I began wanting to offer not just a product, but value through experience and choice. That led me to think deeply about what “space” and “community” mean — and ultimately, to join Soil Work, a community that connects regions. I want to create choices that add a little extra happiness to someone’s life, wherever they are. My dream is to keep expanding that circle of happiness, softly but surely.