Stories About Japan With a Human Touch
Many websites about Japan simply regurgitate facts and information found on other websites about Japan. Some are even being written primarily by AI. But you didn’t come here for that.
I tell stories about Japan, mainly based on my own experiences as a travel writer and photographer living in Japan for nearly a decade. I’ll take you off the beaten path to places unknown, away from the crowds and social media fanatics, to authentic Japanese locations and experiences. I’ll also tell you about my city, Tokyo, where new hidden delights appear daily, while others have been sitting in plain sight for over a century.
I’m not a tour guide, but I hope you’ll be inspired to be your own guide and explore Japan in a deeper, more personal way through my stories and images.
FEATURED ARTICLES
Tokyo Museum and Park Guide – The Edogawa Area
Ah, Edogawa! In Tokyo's adolescent years, when it still went by its given name of Edo, this bayside landfill was home to the city's working class, fishermen, recyclers, and manual laborers, who supported the thriving city's infrastructure. If Kyoto was the heart of...
A Guide to the Eclectic World of Tokyo’s Museums and Parks
Whether you are a museum and park lover or just need something to different to do in Tokyo, this guide to Tokyo’s museums and parks has you covered.
Tokyo’s Grutto Pass – A Bargain for Museum Lovers With Many Caveats
No doubt that Tokyo’s Grutto Pass looks like a bargain for museum and park lovers. But is it really? It depends on your travel style.
Where’s The Beef? Discover the Kobe You Never Knew
If Kobe Beef is all you know about Kobe, there are much better reasons to see this miraculous city for yourself. It boasts modern architecture, historical quarters, jazz influence, and a rich sake production history. Ever resilient, Kobe has rebuilt itself after the devastating 1995 earthquake, offering much more beyond its culinary fame.
Forget Kyoto and Tokyo – The 5 Best Alternative Cities for First Time Visitors to Japan
While Kyoto chokes on tourists, countless other cities and regions of Japan that are equally charming, beautiful or historic remain virtually ignored. Here are 5 amazing cities in Japan other than Kyoto and Tokyo that are easily accessible even to first-time visitors to Japan.
Gohime – The Shogun’s Daughter Who Became A Christian
Discover the story of how Gohime, daughter of the Japanese warlord who first made Christianity illegal in Japan, became a Christian herself.
Fables of the Japanese Conbini
Everybody thinks they know how awesome Japanese convenience stores are, but did you also know these things?
HOW CAN I HELP YOUR BUSINESS?
I work with media, agencies, and companies to create unique content: compelling stories using words and images written from an experiential perspective. If you represent a brand wishing to project a deeper, more intellectual image than run-of-the-mill listicles or clickbait articles, please get in touch, and let’s explore the possibilities.
