Rin Karina

About

British Japanese Instagram star, actress, and former rhythmic gymnast known for her content focusing on Japan travel advice, cultural observations, food, shopping recommendations, and her experiences dividing her time between London and Tokyo which she shares on Instagram with over 100,000 followers.

Before fame

She began rhythmic gymnastics after coach Sarah Moon spotted her during a workshop at her primary school. She represented England at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and won a team bronze medal before competing for Great Britain at the 2012 London Olympics.

Trivia

She played Blossom/Sakura in the 2025 music video short The Blossom and the Mountain. She trained in acting at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama after retiring from competitive gymnastics and began posting content on Instagram in August 2019.

Family life

Her full name is Lynne Karina Hutchison. She was born to a Japanese mother named Kuniko and British father named Brian and she has a brother. She was born in Tokyo, Japan and her family relocated to Britain when she was two years old.

Associated with

She met Simone Biles while working as a media member for the Olympic Channel during the 2024 Paris Olympics.