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Co-founder and content manager at Shiitake Creative, a Tokyo-based boutique creative agency, and the Japan Travel Awards, an initiative to promote inclusivity and sustainability in Japan's travel industry. Formerly, the editor-in-chief of lifestyle web magazine Savvy Tokyo and Chief Digital Content Manager at Tokyo Weekender, the longest-running English-language media in Japan. Mom of a 5yo and two overweight foster cats.
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Thank you, Ian. I feel we all need a version of Hakone Honbako in our towns - the silence was much needed and the luxury of being surrounded by so many ideas on each shelf was a true gift!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Kim, it really means a lot. And congratulations on receiving the Best Ethical Gemstone Tourism Enterprise 2025 - what an achievement! It's so wonderful to see dedication and creative thinking being recognized in an... show more
It has been another great year for us at the Japan Travel Awards in Tokyo and we're thrilled to share the winners with you all. Among the 196 (record-high!) entries from across Japan, we received quite a few entries from businesses operated by very smal... show more
Congratulations to all winners and finalists! Truly inspiring!
Hi Christian, I'm really sorry for my late reply. With 40+ people, I think the best way is to reach out to a local tour organizer who can help you with everything from booking hotels to attractions and tours. There is a Facebook group of very friendly J... show more
