I’m a current eikaiwa (English conversation) teacher who loves to travel. When I get some of that coveted time off, I like to explore as much of Japan as possible! In my free time I take photos, do digital art, and practice my kanji through the art of Japanese calligraphy.
Azby Brown is a native of New Orleans, and has lived in Japan since 1985. He is a leading authority on Japanese architecture, design, and environmentalism, and the author of several influential books including The Very Small Home (2005), Just Enough: Lessons in living green from traditional Japan (2010), and The Genius of Japanese Carpentry (2014). Since the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant disaster in March 2011, Azby has been lead researcher for Safecast.
Gavin Blair has been writing about Japan for publications in Asia, Europe and the US since the turn of the millennium, and is the author of Zen in Japanese Culture: A Visual Journey through Art, Design, and Life.
Bill Ross is an American writer and outdoor guide coming up on 40 years in Japan, 27 with the bears at the base of Mt. Myoko (and they do come in my yard).
Miyuki Seguchi returned to her home region of central Japan after spending some time in the UK and Tokyo and travelling around many parts of the world. She loves learning about the best of Japan from locals directly and discovering Japan’s regional characteristics. She helps inbound travellers create their unique travel experience in Japan through her travel program and guided tours. A bilingual licensed guide. The host of the Japan Experts Podcast.
Hello! I'm Neal, from Jacksonville, Florida. I've been living in Japan for almost seven years now, first in Gunma Prefecture and now in Kanagawa. I run an international school in Kawasaki and when I'm not chasing kids around, I'm writing and shooting film.
Japan-based social entrepreneur and outdoors nut. I've worked with social enterprises, NGOs and inter-governmental organisations for over 10 years in the field of sustainable development, ranging from disaster management to climate leadership training and green technology. I'm the Co-founder of mymizu, a global tech platform reducing plastic waste and the Representative Director of Social Innovation Japan, as well as a Board Member of Shibuya QWS.
Originally from Oahu, Hawai & long-time living and working in Hiroshima Japan. Co-founded GetHiroshima & founded InboundAmbassador. Host of the live talkshow-podcast series "Seek Sustainable Japan" - talks with "good people doing great things in Japan".
I'm passionate about sustainable travel a a great way to promote international understanding while building stronger communities & economies, preserve culture, crafts & lesser-known travel gems.
