Akiko Murai is a Japanese translator specializing in English-language nonfiction. She has translated a wide range of books on economics, business, history, psychology, and contemporary social issues, and is widely recognized for producing accurate, engaging, and highly readable Japanese translations. Her notable translations include "Thinking, Fast and Slow," "The Reckoning: Financial Accountability and the Rise and Fall of Nations," "The Islamic State," "Happiness," and "Mine!: How the Hidden Rules of Ownership Control Our Lives."