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Lisa Wallin

A certified traveloholic, Lisa had traveled to or lived in a whole slew of countries before calling Japan home. She has an unquenchable thirst to learn about the world and is a stickler for facts and authenticity. As a result, her writing provides insights on topics ranging from the quirky and rare to easy-to-unpack explanations of Japan’s more complex customs and practices. She’s practically an encyclopedia. Her knowledge of Japan is only dwarfed by her love of Instagram Shiba inu videos and Japanese metalcore.

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Article by Lisa Wallin

Three1989

On the Road With Three1989: The Playful Pop Trio Takes Music, Love and Travel Very Seriously

"I Think About How to Fall in Love With Food": Imperial Hotel Tokyo's Executive Chef Yu Sugimoto on His Culinary Journey

Travel Japan: 4 Fabulous Fukuoka Escapes

a view of sensoji temple in Asakusa

Japan's 9 Most Popular Shrines and Temples for Hatsumode (First Visit of the New Year)

Japanese hanko seal

Kamakura Hanko: A Traditional Japanese Seal Makes the Perfect Personalized Keepsake

A Guide to Using Your Japanese Hanko

Photo Story: Meet Japan's Most Stylish Grandpa, Silver Tetsuya

8 Ways to Get to Know Oita: Trekking, Meditating, Farm Stays and More

An Alternative Guide to Kyoto Prefecture: Choose Between Forests, Tea Fields or Ocean

hanko

The History of Hanko: A Guide to Japan’s Ink Seals

Friends give cheers with alcohol

The "Terrace House: Tokyo 2019-2020" Drinking Game

Japan's 10 Top-selling Singles Throughout the Ages