Born in Saitama Prefecture in 1945, Haruyo is known for her elegant depictions of women in kimono set against serene, picturesque backdrops. Her signature work, Twelve-Layer Kimono, is a Shōwa period print rendered in ink, color, and gold on paper. Her art has been exhibited internationally, including in London, Honolulu, Los Angeles, New York, Saudi Arabia, Tokyo, and Yokohama.