小城 小枝子(おぎ さえこ)
1931年東京生まれ。 東京女子大学外国語科卒。
1972年に渡豪。キャンベラ在住。25年間日本語教授に専念。
2007年 旭日単光章、在外公館長賞受賞。
Was born in Tokyo. Graduated from Tokyo Woman’s Christian University.
Came to Australia and devoted herself to Japanese language teaching for twenty-five years.
Saeko resides in Canberra. She has been a member of the Araragi-ha Tanka Society, in Tsu, Japan since 2003.
Has published two collections of responsive tanka with Amelia Fielden: ‘Weaver Birds’ and ‘Words Flower.’
Has co-translated seven Tanka books into Japanese.
Saeko founded CJC (Canberra Japan Club) Bluebells Tanka Group in 2010 and facilitates the group.