November 2025
Sarasa Nishijin
A historic bathhouse given a second life Here's my article on a Kyoto café created by renovating a charming old sento bathhouse.
Kitaya Park in Shibuya
A revamped park hosting the area's first Blue Bottle Coffee Here’s my piece for Japan Travel on a nice place to take a rest while strolling in Shibuya.
Homeless people in Japan can stay with their pets, thanks to Street Cat Bob
Here’s my article for the British magazine The Big Issue.
Kutani Ware Designed to Help Japanese Craftspeople and Ukrainian Refugees
Industrial designer Yohei Inagaki laments loss of cultural assets and takes action. Here's my article for Tokyo Weekender, featuring a Kanazawa-based industrial designer. His plates are just adorable — pour in a little soy sauce or dipping sauce and a sakura pattern magically appears. It’s one of those uniquely Japanese pieces you can only pick […]
Mataichi Salt in Itoshima--A major draw for foodies to a Fukuoka beach resort
Here's my article for Japan Travel. Mataichi Salt in Itoshima - Fukuoka - Japan Travel
Genuine hot spring experience in Tokyo
Here's my article featuring a hot spring bathhouse in my hometown, Itabashi, in Tokyo. Saya-no-Yudokoro Spa - Tokyo - Japan Travel