Originally from Georgia, USA, Julien has spent almost all his adult life in Japan as well as in Taiwan. When not writing, he makes beer for a craft brewery in Tokyo and enjoys traveling and the great outdoors.
Nagano sprouts with rice paddy art at Azumino Swiss Village
Ainokura: A tranquil village in the Toyama mountains
Toyama’s Takaoka City: A city of Japanese heritages
Lanterns rise: The Fujikawaguchiko Sky Lantern Festival
Tokyo news: Winter strawberry-hunting season is here!
Tokyo: Shiba Park Christmas Garden 2020, a winter beer garden
Experience tradition in Shunran-no-Sato's historic farmhouse inns
Hiking under the fall leaves of Nara's Mitarai Valley
Expedition Shiretoko: Uncovering Japan’s most pristine and remote wilderness