Buddy Jackson

Out-of-style and overage (former, one-time) Las Vegas DJ who now finds pleasure traveling anywhere north of Tokyo.

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Jackie Talken

An adventure-loving traveler at heart who's made happy roots in Japan. Still plenty of exploring in her life, however... climbing snowy mountains, running a half-marathon, learning Thai massage, trying new vegan recipes, and of course doing what she can to strengthen the LGBTQ community in Japan.

LGBT Events FAQ

DINKtravelers

DINKtravelers is your world travel guide with updated information about destinations, travel tips, benefits & discounts vouchers, photos, fun facts, maps and traveler reviews. We’re an inclusive world of endless possibilities.

dinktravelers.com Kanto Kansai World Heritage

ペン

Anime is my life. \( =w= )/
Yoroshiku onegai shimasu.

LGBT Movies Japanese TV

Louis Williams

Born in Hokkaido, raised in the UK, and now living in Kansai. An LGBT+ and human rights activist, with a passion for the arts, running and eating chocolate (despite an intolerance for lactose).

LGBT Festivals Shoryudo

Sugu Althomsons

I first came to Japan in 2004, and have lived in different areas of Japan before moving to Osaka. I'm a teacher, editor, and singer here, performing almost every other month. I'm also interested in writing and photography (especially product pictures and animals), as well as stop-motion animation, cooking and video games.

Kansai Osaka Kobe

Shuichi Otani

All About's Hokkaido expert. He's also got a thing for feng shui.

Deeper Japan Sapporo Power Spots

North Kanto

Ibaraki, Tochigi and Gunma Prefectures are located in the northern part of the Kanto region. In addition to boasting easy access from Tokyo, these prefectures are known as popular tourist destinations, blessed with nature, hot springs and historical culture. Discover the wonder or three prefectures in North Kanto!

Kanto Flowers Parks

NIHON ICHIBAN

Our mission at Nihon Ichiban is to make both the traditional and modern Japanese lifsetyle more accessible to the rest of the world. We cover food, crafts, fashion, design and much more!

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Tokyo Otaku Mode

Tokyo Otaku Mode is all about sharing Japanese otaku culture with the rest of the world.

otakumode.com Anime Video Manga

Dave Gutteridge

I'm a standup comedian performing in Japanese and English, a comic book artist, and a storyteller of all kinds.

davegutteridge.com Life in Japan Spooky Comedy

Honey's Anime

An internet media site about anime and otaku culture, Honey's Anime abounds with fan polls, top 10 lists, cosplay collections and recommendations for series you'll definitely want to check out next!

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Akihabara News

Our Tokyo-based team is ideally placed to bring you the latest in Japan & Asia tech news, the cool and the cultural. Our privileged, personal relationships with major industry players allow us to offer previews, reviews and interviews found nowhere else.

akihabaranews.com Technology Video Tokyo

Abroad in Japan

Sarcastic British guy living in Japan. Wonderful and bizarre and experiences await. As seen on TV! BBC, The Guardian, Reddit, Daily Mail, Gizmodo, Huffington Post, Daily Telegraph, The Independent, London Metro, RocketNews24. Presented by Chris Broad.

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Marian Goldberg

Traveler from the U.S.

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AAJ Spotlight

We're highlighting people that contribute to what AAJ is all about—Japan! AAJ reached out to some of Japan’s most influential innovators to highlight new experiences and ideas for what Japan has to offer to visitors and residents alike. Our video-based information platform brings fans a one-on-one exclusive experience with celebrities and public figures from all walks of life: popular visual artists, Japan-based company executives, owners of the most sought-out restaurants and many more.

Deeper Japan First Time in Japan Information

100 JAPAN

Japan is known for producing quality products, from traditional handicrafts to modern goods. 100 Japan is a collection of representative Japanese workmanship ranging from beauty and fashion to kitchen goods and home decor. Add a touch of Japan to your day-to-day life—straight from our shores!

100 Japan Shopping

Little Miss Bento

This is award-winning bento artist and cookbook author Shirley Wong's blog about her love for Japan, Japanese culture, bento making, baking bread and other adventures in the kitchen. A huge fan of Japanese culture and anything kawaii, she also learned the language for about two years, and stays on the lookout for J-related news and other lifestyle stories for her readers.

littlemissbento.com Bento Food & Drink Bread

Flo

An Aussie who moved to Tokyo in 2015 to pursue further studies after hopping around Asia for a few years. In my spare time I like to play with mud (I'm mad about ceramics!), ohm, nom, and flick through the occasional paperback.

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Rachelc

Traveler on the Rising Dragon Road.

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