Ayako Sugawa is a Japanese translator specializing in English-language nonfiction. A graduate of the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, she has translated a wide range of books on business, economics, history, psychology, and science. Known for producing clear, accurate, and highly readable translations, she has introduced many internationally acclaimed works to Japanese readers. Her notable translations include "The Silk Roads," "Our Malady," "Working Backwards," "Tiny Habits," "Your Brain on Art," "Simple," and "The Story of China."