hikaru starr was born and raised in San Diego, California. He took his first photography class in high school, and immediately fell in love with the art form. He continued studying it in college, and soon realized that there was nothing else that he wanted to do. In 2005, he moved to Tokyo, Japan, with which he has become very familiar. He lives there to this day, in his home/studio, shooting photos daily to constantly improve his skills.
He is available to show travelers around the Tokyo area and take their photos, and/or take photos with them, while giving advice.