Kim Dao
Kim Dao is an Australian creator based in Tokyo who shares Japan travel guides, shopping discoveries and everyday life, alongside beauty, fashion and gaming videos.
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- From
- Australia
- Based in
- Tokyo, Japan
- Started creating
- 2011, after her first trip to Japan
- Studied
- Psychology and Japanese at the University of Western Australia
- Known for
- Japan travel guides, beauty videos and everyday life in Tokyo
Mini bio
How it started.
Kim’s creative life began with photography at 18 and work in a studio specialising in portraits and weddings. After her first Japan trip in 2011, she began documenting her travels through a blog and YouTube videos.
Finding her audience.
The blog began as a keepsake, then attracted readers interested in Japan. Kim expanded into makeup, fashion and popular culture, using videos to connect with that audience. Her 2012 tutorial “Everyday Makeup in Japan” became an early standout, reaching more than five million views.
Back to Japan.
Kim moved back to Japan at the end of 2022. Her travel guides sit alongside everyday vlogs and gaming videos, and she has worked as a Sony Digital Imaging Ambassador and an EAT! MEET! JAPAN ambassador. In 2026, she also shared pregnancy and family updates on her main channel.
Creditschronological, newest first
- 202320 things you must do in Harajuku, TokyoCreator and host
- 2017Capsule hotel in Japan experienceCreator and host
- 2012Everyday Makeup in JapanCreator and makeup demonstrator
Quotes
I started Youtube as an outlet for me to show my creativity which eventually became my career.Kim Dao, Sony Scene ambassador profile
Reflecting on her move from photography to making videos.
Trivia
- She worked in a portrait and wedding photography studio before focusing on YouTube.
- In her EAT! MEET! JAPAN profile, she names udon as her favourite Japanese food and Karuizawa and Osaka as favourite cities.
- The same profile lists gaming as her favourite activity and says she adds cheese to everything she eats.
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