Welcome to Meticulosia, a secret sanctuary where Meticulosians – meticulous people like you and me – can feel at ease and totally embrace who we are!

My name is Ibuki Kochi, a meticulous person who likes to create things with her own hands in her own ways.

On this website, I share how I cook meals, bake cakes, sew underwear and more to ignite your inner passion to make things yourself, too.

I was born in Japan and spent most of my teenage years in the United States. Since 2005, I live in the Netherlands with my husband and my son. I enjoy taking the best parts of all three completely different cultures – Japanese, American and Dutch- and mix them together to create a lifestyle that is simple, wholesome and satisfying.

I work mainly as writer and translator, but also love taking on any fun projects that cross my path.