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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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Articles by Lisa Wallin

Top Tokyo Halloween Dining Haunts for 2017

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8 Unmissable Tokyo Halloween Events for 2017

Want to Put Your Translation Skills to the Test? Manga Translation Battle Vol. 6 Is Open for Submissions!

5 TV Shows That Will Improve Your Japanese (And Are Bearable to Watch)

5 Spots Where You Can Savor Japanese Ice Cream, Gelato, and Shaved Ice

Japanese Superstitions: Falling in Love

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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