Writing

I have written extensively for the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), with a focus on sustainable tourism. My assignments have taken me across Japan, from snowy Hokkaido to the subtropical shores of Okinawa, for on-site research and in-depth interviews. Selected articles appear below. I would be happy to share additional writing samples upon request.

Woman paddleboarding on calm water with sky and horizon in background.
Two people exploring rocky coastal terrain with ocean in the background, one climbing and the other walking near a natural rock arch.
Two people kayaking in a narrow canyon with towering rocks and clear blue water.
Two people harvesting vegetables in a lush green farm with a hillside and houses in the background.
Young woman sitting on a wooden balcony overlooking lush green mountains and trees, wearing a backpack, blue shirt, and gray pants.
A woman in a pink jacket walking across a wooden suspension bridge made of logs and ropes, surrounded by green trees in a forest.
Two children, one in a white jacket and the other in an orange jacket, observing the night sky with a telescope outdoors, under a star-filled sky with clouds.
Inside a gift shop with wooden walls, two women are engaged in conversation; an older woman with gray hair and a younger woman with long brown hair. The shop displays various souvenirs, figurines, and jewelry, with shelves and counters full of small
Two women in a lush garden or jungle with tropical plants, one woman wearing a conical Asian hat and striped pink shirt, the other in a blue shirt, examining or pointing at a tree.
Two women walking on a wooden path through a lush green forest.
A woman riding a brown horse on a sandy beach with turquoise water, rocky cliffs, and green foliage under a blue sky with white clouds.
A woman in a white blouse gently petting a brown horse's head in a lush green outdoor setting.

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