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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

Gyotaku: The Japanese Art of Printing Fish

Swedish Rock Band Mando Diao on The Good Times, The Bad Times and The Crazy Times

Unko sensei | Poo sensei | Unko Kanji Drill | Japanese Sweets | Funny Japan | Poo Candy | Crazy Japan | Crazy Japanese Sweets | Japanese Character Treats

Would You Eat Poo Candy?

pork offal nabe from Komono, Mie Prefecture

Indulge in Japan's Comfort Foods at Tabisuru Shintora Market

Kurashi no katachi store at living design center ozone

Japanese Craftsmanship Meets Nordic Design at OZONE's Kurashi no Katachi

christmas cake

Tokyo Holiday Indulgence: 8 Affordable Christmas Cakes

Exclusive Tokyo Christmas Cakes and Where to Find Them

Nippon 100: A Quest to Find the Most Beautiful Places in Japan

Kit Kat's Newest Innovations: Tokyo Banana and Birthstone Flavors

Making traditional crafts in Koriyama

Unique Experiences in Koriyama: Make a Hariko Doll, Tour a Sake Brewery, and Bake Manju

handcrafted metalwork cups from Niigata

Shop for Handcrafted Holiday Gifts from Around Japan at the Tabisuru Store

people eating barbecue food in niigata

Discover the Craftsmanship of Niigata Through First-Hand Experiences