Born in 1964 in Okayama, Japan, Yamamoto received her master degree at Musashino Art University in Tokyo in 1990, and joined the Japanese Government Overseas Study Program for Artists to continue her studies in London until 1999. Her works have been shown in several solo shows held by Gallery Tsubaki, Japan since 1993–2006, and her solo show ''Deer Boy and Other infants'' was held by Canvas International Arts gallery in Amsterdam (2007). She also participated in group shows as "Korean International Art Fair'' (2004-2007); "Young Japanese Painting" (2007, Amsterdam).