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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

9 Fun Facts about Mount Fuji for Mountain Day

9 Things to Know About Yonaguni

Japanese Idioms: “Haranbanjo” — Ups and Downs

Weekly Japanese Idiom: “Kouka-tekimen” — Instant Results

3 Days in Nara: In Search of Prince Shotoku — The Man, The Myth, The Legend

The JR East Pass (Tohoku Area) in Action: Modern Flair in Akita and Traditional Sophistication in Yamagata

Weekly Japanese Idiom: “Junin-toiro” — Different Strokes for Different Folks

Weekly Japanese Idiom: “Fugenjikko” — Talk is Cheap

Weekly Japanese Idiom: "Shichiten-hakki" — Never Give Up

Weekly Japanese Idiom: “Jigajisan” — Singing One’s Own Praises

The JR East Pass (Tohoku Area) in Action: All Around Aomori

Weekly Japanese Idiom: “Ichibushiju” — From Start to Finish