
Yumiko Littlewood
Yumiko Littlewood is the mother of Hikari Ludbrook and the widow of Rick Littlewood, co-founding the Tanuki’s Cave restaurant in Auckland. She played a vital role in the family business and has seen the restaurant evolve over the years, especially after her husband's passing in 2018.
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Yumiko is the mother of Hikari Ludbrook and was involved in running the restaurants.
Tanuki’s Cave Turns 30: How It Became Auckland’s ‘Anti-Cool’ RestaurantThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-06-23







