Kana Mitarashi @mitarashikana
Born in Tokyo in 1993. After completing graduate school and working in settings such as general hospital psychiatric departments and counseling offices, she opened "Shinsen Kokoro Counseling." Through media appearances and social media activity, she works to provide information on LGBTQ+ issues and raise awareness of mental illness. She serves as Vice Representative Director of the NPO "mimosas," which works with experts to share information regarding sexual assault and sexual consent. Her books include "Mind Talk: A Conversation About Your Heart and Mine" and "Taylor: A Story of Finding One's Voice."