Kaori Obayashi is a Japanese translator specializing in French. She has translated a wide range of works, including literary fiction, nonfiction, biographies, social and cultural studies, mystery novels, and plays. Known for producing fluent translations that faithfully convey the tone and style of the original text, Obayashi has introduced numerous contemporary French-language authors and thinkers to Japanese readers. Through her work across diverse genres, she has made a significant contribution to the publication and appreciation of French-language literature and nonfiction in Japan.