Afiq Danial Sham
Afiq has read through maps of Japan so many times he can probably draw all 47 prefectures by heart. Probably.
Carissa Loh
Having visited all 47 prefectures of Japan, Carissa's next goal in life is to ride all of Japan's sightseeing trains and climb all its 100 Famous Mountains. Sounds like a dream? Check back in 50 years.
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Julia Yee
Julia loves animals, gardening, tea and of course, exploring Japan. She hopes to one day achieve her dream of travelling from Kyushu, all the way up to Hokkaido!
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Nazrul Buang
Nazrul has been travelling to Japan for more than 10 years. He also loves to lift very heavy stuff.
Sue Lynn
Sue's 5Cs are cats, cameras, cinemas, climbing, and city pop. Ask her about how the JR TOKYO Wide Pass saved her life (and wallet).
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Wyncy Tan
Wyncy loves a good read and a bad pun – especially bilingual ones, for they make miso mochi-vated every morning.
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Ananda Kang
Ananda is a 29-year-old Singaporean currently living in Hitachi, Ibaraki. Hardly a stranger to the land of the rising sun, he has travelled extensively around the entire country since 2012 and lived in Okinawa for two years. He especially loves exploring the Japanese countryside and has done so in a myriad of ways: by rail, scooter, and by hitchhiking.
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Celia Lim
Celia loves thrift shopping and anything weird. Ask her about any one of her passions and she probably won’t be able to stop talking.
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Endure Goh
As a Japanese Studies graduate, Endure Goh mainly visits Japan for research and work purposes. When he does travel, you will find him in local museums and factories or hunting for the many cute yurukyara that Japan has to offer.
Erik Lebs
Tokyo-based freelancer working across a variety of creative fields and industries. Outside of work, Erik enjoys exploring Tokyo's rich culinary scene and thriving arts communities.
Eugene Lee
Eugene Lee teaches at several universities and, while quite serious at his day job, he is secretly happy to follow the consume-until-you-drop philosophy of Osaka. Objects of his affection include delicious food, fine beverages and interesting banter.
Hui Lin
Based in Fukuoka, Hui Lin has chronically restless hands and can always be found doing something to occupy herself, be it baking, building fish tanks, yelling about Golden Kamuy, or—more relevantly—finding fun little places and exhibitions to enjoy in her free time.
Hui Min
Hui Min is an 8th-time Japan repeater coming close to covering all 47 prefectures. Despite not being able to drive, she will ride trains, cycle, and walk to discover the most remote backwaters. Currently based in one such area: Komatsu City, Ishikawa.
Ilse Montald
Based in Kyoto, where there's always something new to discover. I love collecting shrine/temple seals and sampling new menus.
Japan Airlines’ Cabin Attendants
We are a group of Singapore-based cabin attendants with Japan Airlines, and we would like to share our love for the Japanese culture and traveling to as many people as possible! We hope to see you onboard soon, omachishiteorimasu.
Jeremy Jee
Jeremy is a first year Masters student at the University of Tokyo. He loves travelling across Japan to find new unexpected discoveries, and he loves the food he finds there even more. Hiking in picturesque locations, eating delicious local delicacies, and taking in the traditional sights of Japan are his particular favourites.
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Jia Han
Ex-CIR in Kagoshima Prefecture. His friends call him "Chahan". Maybe just one friend.
John Ong
A former Travel Communicator at JAPAN RAIL CAFE, and with 19 prefectures under his name, John’s conquest of Japan is far from over. Outside of exploring Japan, he takes joy in sharing his personal experiences.
Josh Grengs
Born and raised in Colorado, Josh has lived in Osaka, Japan for the past 15 years. He enjoys hiking and traveling around Japan, and his interests include backpacking, bouldering, craft beer, and anything related to the outdoors.
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