You-Ri Yamanaka
@you-riyamanaka.bsky.social
UK based Japanese actress/movement director/intimacy coordinator/VoiceOver. Movement Director for totoroshow.com, rsc.org.uk. Butoh. JP Movement Coach www.you-ri.com
In 2025, I spent much of the year in Japan, caring for my mother.
I slept beside her in her care home through the summer.
My body ached, but my heart felt clear.
I chose her over other work, without regret.
All I can do is give myself fully to what I’m called to do, here and now.
I’m so grateful.
I slept beside her in her care home through the summer.
My body ached, but my heart felt clear.
I chose her over other work, without regret.
All I can do is give myself fully to what I’m called to do, here and now.
I’m so grateful.
December 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
In 2025, I spent much of the year in Japan, caring for my mother.
I slept beside her in her care home through the summer.
My body ached, but my heart felt clear.
I chose her over other work, without regret.
All I can do is give myself fully to what I’m called to do, here and now.
I’m so grateful.
I slept beside her in her care home through the summer.
My body ached, but my heart felt clear.
I chose her over other work, without regret.
All I can do is give myself fully to what I’m called to do, here and now.
I’m so grateful.
I led the workshop ‘Freeing the Inner Voice – Body and Expression’ for theatre-makers and dancers.
When we connect deeply to our inner truth, raw and visceral expression naturally emerges.
So many beautiful moments — deeply grateful. More to explore and share. ✨ #actingworkshop #you-riyamanaka
When we connect deeply to our inner truth, raw and visceral expression naturally emerges.
So many beautiful moments — deeply grateful. More to explore and share. ✨ #actingworkshop #you-riyamanaka
December 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I led the workshop ‘Freeing the Inner Voice – Body and Expression’ for theatre-makers and dancers.
When we connect deeply to our inner truth, raw and visceral expression naturally emerges.
So many beautiful moments — deeply grateful. More to explore and share. ✨ #actingworkshop #you-riyamanaka
When we connect deeply to our inner truth, raw and visceral expression naturally emerges.
So many beautiful moments — deeply grateful. More to explore and share. ✨ #actingworkshop #you-riyamanaka
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Meet your new best friends... Sho Totoro and Chu Totoro! 💚
If this has landed on your feed it means the spirits of the forest like you ☺️🌱
#FindYourSpirit
If this has landed on your feed it means the spirits of the forest like you ☺️🌱
#FindYourSpirit
December 9, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Meet your new best friends... Sho Totoro and Chu Totoro! 💚
If this has landed on your feed it means the spirits of the forest like you ☺️🌱
#FindYourSpirit
If this has landed on your feed it means the spirits of the forest like you ☺️🌱
#FindYourSpirit
December 5, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Nostalgic childhood memories ✨
Magic acapella vocals 🎤
December cozy season has officially begun! 🎧❄️
#FindYourSpirit
Magic acapella vocals 🎤
December cozy season has officially begun! 🎧❄️
#FindYourSpirit
December 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Nostalgic childhood memories ✨
Magic acapella vocals 🎤
December cozy season has officially begun! 🎧❄️
#FindYourSpirit
Magic acapella vocals 🎤
December cozy season has officially begun! 🎧❄️
#FindYourSpirit
November 25, 2025 at 9:13 AM
The touch, the sound… it’s been so long since I played an acoustic piano like this.
Truly my dream piano.
One day, perhaps, I’ll be able to bring one home.嗚呼、このタッチ、響き、、、。
こんなに美しいアコースティックピアノを弾くのは、本当に久しぶり。
まさに、私の夢のピアノ。
いつかきっと、家に迎えられますように。
#piano #bechstein #ピアノ #ベヒシュタイン
Truly my dream piano.
One day, perhaps, I’ll be able to bring one home.嗚呼、このタッチ、響き、、、。
こんなに美しいアコースティックピアノを弾くのは、本当に久しぶり。
まさに、私の夢のピアノ。
いつかきっと、家に迎えられますように。
#piano #bechstein #ピアノ #ベヒシュタイン
November 21, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The touch, the sound… it’s been so long since I played an acoustic piano like this.
Truly my dream piano.
One day, perhaps, I’ll be able to bring one home.嗚呼、このタッチ、響き、、、。
こんなに美しいアコースティックピアノを弾くのは、本当に久しぶり。
まさに、私の夢のピアノ。
いつかきっと、家に迎えられますように。
#piano #bechstein #ピアノ #ベヒシュタイン
Truly my dream piano.
One day, perhaps, I’ll be able to bring one home.嗚呼、このタッチ、響き、、、。
こんなに美しいアコースティックピアノを弾くのは、本当に久しぶり。
まさに、私の夢のピアノ。
いつかきっと、家に迎えられますように。
#piano #bechstein #ピアノ #ベヒシュタイン
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The friend who loves rainy weather
Winter fans reveal yourself in the comments below! ☔️💚
#FindYourSpirit
Winter fans reveal yourself in the comments below! ☔️💚
#FindYourSpirit
November 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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(下に日本語訳あり)Our lives are shorter than a single blink in the history of the Earth—
a grain of stardust drifting through the infinite universe.
We could vanish in an instant,
and yet, each fleeting moment is as precious as eternity.
May we live with love, compassion, and sincerity. #love #compassion
a grain of stardust drifting through the infinite universe.
We could vanish in an instant,
and yet, each fleeting moment is as precious as eternity.
May we live with love, compassion, and sincerity. #love #compassion
November 6, 2025 at 8:20 AM
(下に日本語訳あり)Our lives are shorter than a single blink in the history of the Earth—
a grain of stardust drifting through the infinite universe.
We could vanish in an instant,
and yet, each fleeting moment is as precious as eternity.
May we live with love, compassion, and sincerity. #love #compassion
a grain of stardust drifting through the infinite universe.
We could vanish in an instant,
and yet, each fleeting moment is as precious as eternity.
May we live with love, compassion, and sincerity. #love #compassion
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A magical offering from the forest! 🌱✨
Book early and save when you join us for one of our Acorn Performances, with seats available from £15. bit.ly/3JijG1R
Have you met Totoro yet? 🤭
#FindYourSpirit
Book early and save when you join us for one of our Acorn Performances, with seats available from £15. bit.ly/3JijG1R
Have you met Totoro yet? 🤭
#FindYourSpirit
October 23, 2025 at 11:15 AM
A magical offering from the forest! 🌱✨
Book early and save when you join us for one of our Acorn Performances, with seats available from £15. bit.ly/3JijG1R
Have you met Totoro yet? 🤭
#FindYourSpirit
Book early and save when you join us for one of our Acorn Performances, with seats available from £15. bit.ly/3JijG1R
Have you met Totoro yet? 🤭
#FindYourSpirit
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All aboard the Cat Bus! #MyNeighbourTotoro extends in the West End to 30 August 2026! 🐱🚌
We can't wait to welcome you to the neighbourhood! 💚
www.totoroshow.com
#FindYourSpirit
We can't wait to welcome you to the neighbourhood! 💚
www.totoroshow.com
#FindYourSpirit
October 23, 2025 at 9:45 AM
All aboard the Cat Bus! #MyNeighbourTotoro extends in the West End to 30 August 2026! 🐱🚌
We can't wait to welcome you to the neighbourhood! 💚
www.totoroshow.com
#FindYourSpirit
We can't wait to welcome you to the neighbourhood! 💚
www.totoroshow.com
#FindYourSpirit
Wow! It’s already 3 years ago! トトロが開幕したのは3年前の今日⁉︎ 時の経つのは早い😇
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#myneighbourtotoro #totoro #totorolover #ghibli #studioghibli #StudioGhibliVibes #ghiblistudio #となりのトトロ #トトロ #ジブリ #スタジオジブリ
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#myneighbourtotoro #totoro #totorolover #ghibli #studioghibli #StudioGhibliVibes #ghiblistudio #となりのトトロ #トトロ #ジブリ #スタジオジブリ
The sky is so big here! 😮
Three years ago, London officially met the Kusakabe family when #MyNeighbourTotoro officially opened at the Barbican Centre in 2022! 💚✨
#FindYourSpirit
Three years ago, London officially met the Kusakabe family when #MyNeighbourTotoro officially opened at the Barbican Centre in 2022! 💚✨
#FindYourSpirit
October 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Wow! It’s already 3 years ago! トトロが開幕したのは3年前の今日⁉︎ 時の経つのは早い😇
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#myneighbourtotoro #totoro #totorolover #ghibli #studioghibli #StudioGhibliVibes #ghiblistudio #となりのトトロ #トトロ #ジブリ #スタジオジブリ
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#myneighbourtotoro #totoro #totorolover #ghibli #studioghibli #StudioGhibliVibes #ghiblistudio #となりのトトロ #トトロ #ジブリ #スタジオジブリ
October 18, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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October 16, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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Voiced a teenage girl! 😝 Thank you! 🎙️
ティーンエイジャーの声を演ったよ！ありがとう😊
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#voiceover #voiceovers #voiceoverartist #voiceovertalent #voiceoveractress #japanesevoiceover #japanesevoiceoverartist #you_riyamanaka #山中結莉
ティーンエイジャーの声を演ったよ！ありがとう😊
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#voiceover #voiceovers #voiceoverartist #voiceovertalent #voiceoveractress #japanesevoiceover #japanesevoiceoverartist #you_riyamanaka #山中結莉
October 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Voiced a teenage girl! 😝 Thank you! 🎙️
ティーンエイジャーの声を演ったよ！ありがとう😊
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#voiceover #voiceovers #voiceoverartist #voiceovertalent #voiceoveractress #japanesevoiceover #japanesevoiceoverartist #you_riyamanaka #山中結莉
ティーンエイジャーの声を演ったよ！ありがとう😊
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#voiceover #voiceovers #voiceoverartist #voiceovertalent #voiceoveractress #japanesevoiceover #japanesevoiceoverartist #you_riyamanaka #山中結莉
Grateful for voiceover work. 声優の仕事。感謝。✨💫🌟
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#voiceover #voiceovers #voiceoverartist #voiceovertalent #japanesevoiceover #japanesevoice #声優 #声優さん好きと繋がりたい
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#voiceover #voiceovers #voiceoverartist #voiceovertalent #japanesevoiceover #japanesevoice #声優 #声優さん好きと繋がりたい
October 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Grateful for voiceover work. 声優の仕事。感謝。✨💫🌟
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#voiceover #voiceovers #voiceoverartist #voiceovertalent #japanesevoiceover #japanesevoice #声優 #声優さん好きと繋がりたい
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#voiceover #voiceovers #voiceoverartist #voiceovertalent #japanesevoiceover #japanesevoice #声優 #声優さん好きと繋がりたい
At Theater fuusikaden,Daigo San serves exquisite coffee and “real” Matcha. Our acting workshop is now reaching its most exciting stage. ✨
シアター風姿花伝では、大豪(ダイゴ) さんが極上のコーヒーと“本物”の抹茶を淹れてくれる。✨
演技ワークショップはいよいよ佳境に入ってきた！ #acting #actingworkshop #theatre #actingtraining #japaneseactor
シアター風姿花伝では、大豪(ダイゴ) さんが極上のコーヒーと“本物”の抹茶を淹れてくれる。✨
演技ワークショップはいよいよ佳境に入ってきた！ #acting #actingworkshop #theatre #actingtraining #japaneseactor
August 16, 2025 at 12:39 PM
At Theater fuusikaden,Daigo San serves exquisite coffee and “real” Matcha. Our acting workshop is now reaching its most exciting stage. ✨
シアター風姿花伝では、大豪(ダイゴ) さんが極上のコーヒーと“本物”の抹茶を淹れてくれる。✨
演技ワークショップはいよいよ佳境に入ってきた！ #acting #actingworkshop #theatre #actingtraining #japaneseactor
シアター風姿花伝では、大豪(ダイゴ) さんが極上のコーヒーと“本物”の抹茶を淹れてくれる。✨
演技ワークショップはいよいよ佳境に入ってきた！ #acting #actingworkshop #theatre #actingtraining #japaneseactor
From today, our workshops at Theater Fuusikaden in Tokyo begin!
Brush-Up A & B and Scene Study are all full — thank you!
Let’s enjoy this boundless journey of theatre together 💫✨🌟
Photo ©️Takezo Hirabayashi
#acting #actingworkshop #actorslife
Brush-Up A & B and Scene Study are all full — thank you!
Let’s enjoy this boundless journey of theatre together 💫✨🌟
Photo ©️Takezo Hirabayashi
#acting #actingworkshop #actorslife
August 13, 2025 at 10:13 PM
From today, our workshops at Theater Fuusikaden in Tokyo begin!
Brush-Up A & B and Scene Study are all full — thank you!
Let’s enjoy this boundless journey of theatre together 💫✨🌟
Photo ©️Takezo Hirabayashi
#acting #actingworkshop #actorslife
Brush-Up A & B and Scene Study are all full — thank you!
Let’s enjoy this boundless journey of theatre together 💫✨🌟
Photo ©️Takezo Hirabayashi
#acting #actingworkshop #actorslife
At last, nice to meet you! We’ve been waiting for you at the theatre! 😉 やっと、「初めまして！」 劇場で待ってるよ！
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@improbable1.bsky.social @openspacer.bsky.social
#myneighbourtotoro #totoro #totorolover #totorostuff #totorofan #totoroishere #ghibli #studioghibli #hayaomiyazaki #となりのトトロ #トトロ #スタジオジブリ
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@improbable1.bsky.social @openspacer.bsky.social
#myneighbourtotoro #totoro #totorolover #totorostuff #totorofan #totoroishere #ghibli #studioghibli #hayaomiyazaki #となりのトトロ #トトロ #スタジオジブリ
August 8, 2025 at 8:57 AM
At last, nice to meet you! We’ve been waiting for you at the theatre! 😉 やっと、「初めまして！」 劇場で待ってるよ！
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@improbable1.bsky.social @openspacer.bsky.social
#myneighbourtotoro #totoro #totorolover #totorostuff #totorofan #totoroishere #ghibli #studioghibli #hayaomiyazaki #となりのトトロ #トトロ #スタジオジブリ
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@improbable1.bsky.social @openspacer.bsky.social
#myneighbourtotoro #totoro #totorolover #totorostuff #totorofan #totoroishere #ghibli #studioghibli #hayaomiyazaki #となりのトトロ #トトロ #スタジオジブリ
上智大学でのワークショップ。(下に日本語訳あり) Just finished leading “Traditional & Avant-Garde Japanese Performance and Storytelling” at Sophia University. A deeply human journey into the heart of Japanese culture. More reflections to come. #kabuki #butoh #storytelling #japanesetheatre
July 27, 2025 at 9:24 AM
上智大学でのワークショップ。(下に日本語訳あり) Just finished leading “Traditional & Avant-Garde Japanese Performance and Storytelling” at Sophia University. A deeply human journey into the heart of Japanese culture. More reflections to come. #kabuki #butoh #storytelling #japanesetheatre
おはようございます！☀️ It’s only 8am, and the sun is blazing. 8:00なのに、もうこの太陽の勢い！#japan #japanesesummer #日本の夏
July 23, 2025 at 11:47 PM
おはようございます！☀️ It’s only 8am, and the sun is blazing. 8:00なのに、もうこの太陽の勢い！#japan #japanesesummer #日本の夏