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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

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Bancho Just Might Be Tokyo's Best Kept Secret: An Area Guide

How to Enjoy Some of Japan's Most Amazing Festivals Without Getting off Your Couch

Pumpkin Spice Hits Japan, But Not at Starbucks

10 Videos that Show Japan is Sometimes as Weird as People Make It Out to Be

A Day in the Life of a Rickshaw Driver

Creator of Instant Ramen Loses Its Noodles

2020 Olympics: Now You Can Learn the Dance Moves for the Official Song

48 Hours in Sanjo-Tsubame: Meet Top Japanese Artisans and Try Metalworking

Shop for Niigata-Made Crafts at Tabisuru Shintora Market's Summer Edition

Five Unique Tokyo Cruises to Try

101 Guide to Shrine Visits in Japan

Top Five Foods Japanese People Want to Eat for Breakfast in Summer