Sachi Kato is an accomplished macrobiotic chef, cooking teacher, and dietary counselor. She is also a photographer specializing in food, portraiture, and still life. With a focus on fine art photography and inspired by Pictorialism, her work melds a soft and expressive atmosphere with painterly sentiments. She uses a subtle color palette, which stems from a deep appreciation of her native Japanese arts and culture. Her most recent exhibit Tranquility was presented at the Bolivar Café and Gallery in Santa Monica. Sachi serves as a head chef and cooking teacher at Kushi Institute. She also teaches in New York City, San Francisco, and other major cities, as well as in Japan and Europe.