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Photography and published work.

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Black-and-white view of the curved architecture at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in SeoulDongdaemun Design Plaza, SeoulFlinders Street Station facade beneath a clear blue sky in MelbourneMelbourne, AustraliaMasked festival performer moving through a street crowd in JapanJapanRadio M corner storefront on a quiet street in SeoulSeoul, South KoreaA lone figure looking across layered mountain ridges at dusk in JapanJapanDecorated gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace against a blue sky in SeoulSeoul, South Korea

Selected published writing

  1. 01
    Japonica PublicationFukuoka Adventures: Sights and Experiences from Japan鈥檚 Finest Underdog City

    An image-led guide to Fukuoka, including Dazaifu and local city highlights.

    Travel 路 Fukuoka
  2. 02
    GaijinPot5 Fun Attractions and Events in Fukuoka

    Five attraction and event ideas for a visit to Fukuoka.

    Travel 路 Fukuoka
  3. 03
    Japan TravelTry Your Luck with Takasaki Daruma

    A guide to Takasaki daruma and the custom of setting their eyes.

    Government tourism 路 Culture
  4. 04
    Japan TravelUnique Mochi Dishes from Around Japan

    A regional guide to distinctive mochi dishes found across Japan.

    Government tourism 路 Food culture
  5. 05
    Tokyo Weekender5 Intensely Spicy Restaurants in Tokyo to Get the Hots For

    A practical selection of Tokyo restaurants known for intense heat.

    Editorial 路 Food and culture
  6. 06
    Tokyo Weekender7 Must-Try Jiyugaoka Coffee Shops

    A guide to seven independent coffee stops around Jiyugaoka.

    Editorial 路 Food and culture
  7. 07
    Tokyo WeekenderMore Than Music鈥檚 Justin Sachs Hopes To Change the Tokyo Live Scene

    An interview on community-building in Tokyo鈥檚 live-music scene.

    Interview 路 Music and culture
  8. 08
    Tokyo Weekender3 Haunted Spots in Tokyo For The Bravest Ghosthunters This Halloween

    A guide to three Tokyo locations associated with local ghost stories.

    Editorial 路 Tokyo culture
  9. 09
    GaijinPotBest Train Lines for Living in Tokyo: The Chuo-Sobu Line

    A neighbourhood and commute guide to living along the Chuo-Sobu Line.

    Living in Japan 路 Transport
  10. 10
    GaijinPot5 Japanese Textbooks for Absolute Beginners

    Five beginner textbook options for starting Japanese from zero.

    Living in Japan 路 Language
  11. 11
    GaijinPotFilled In: How to Start Kintsugi in Japan or Online

    A practical introduction to beginning kintsugi in Japan or online.

    Living in Japan 路 Craft
  12. 12
    Japan ObjectsWhat are Warosoku? 6 Things to Know about Japanese Candles

    An overview of Japanese candle materials, makers and traditions.

    Editorial 路 Japanese craft
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