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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

The Showa Revival in Japan: Why It's Happening and Where to Get Your Retro Fix

Japan Smoking Ban Delayed, But Many in Favor of It

Thanks to Ootoya, Eating Healthy on a Budget Has Never Been Easier

Kimino in Wakayama Has Zero Foreign Visitors ... Will You Be Their First?

Tea Trivia: So You Thought Matcha Originated in Japan?

Which Japanese Words Are Understood Abroad? (According to Japanese People)

Could You Be the Designer of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games Mascots?

Always Dreamed of Working at Studio Ghibli? Good News, They're Hiring!

Nail Polish with Benefits: Infused with Superfoods and Mood-Enhancing Gemstones

Photo by Ian F Martin

There's More to Japanese Music than J-pop and Enka

Use Toilet Humor to Improve Your Japanese

7 New Fab Tokyo Restaurant Openings