Furniture stores in Tokyo
Another example of the work I did with Airbnb.
A selection of copy I've written for clients, including Sony, Apple Music, Airbnb and Wowbox, among others.
Copywriting Work
PlayMemories Online - Sony's cloud-based photo & video service
Worked on the copywriting for this Sony application.
JNTO Global Site Renewal | FunkyCorp | デジタルブランディング戦略が得意なWeb制作会社
I was part of the copywriting team on this project, with the company FunkyCorp
Crazy Ken Band Essentials
Another example of my work with Apple Music.
tofubeats Essentials
Another example of my writing for Apple Music.
Seiho Artist Page
A bio for the electronic artist Seiho commissioned by Sony Music Japan.
Japanese Favorite Monthly Subscription Box Service
Helped to write new copy for this popular Japan-based subscription service after they redesigned their website.
Coffee shops in Tokyo
Worked on a project with Airbnb where I interviewed local Tokyo experts on their recommendations on what to do.
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Essentials
Have worked on playlist descriptions for Apple Music -- with a focus on Japanese artists -- for several years now.
Ultra-Short Throw 4K HDR Home Theater Projector
Helped work on copy for a series of projectors and lenses
F60M External Flash For Multi-Interface Shoe
Worked on the copy for a line of Sony camera flashes (this being one example)
10 Top Tokyo Bonenkai (End-of-Year Party) Spots
Worked with Tokyo Weekender on this advertorial article.
Editorial Writing
My work has appeared in publications such as The Japan Times, Pitchfork, The Atlantic and more. Here is a selection of what I've done
Filters & Sorting
The dawn of a new era and a change in J-pop
Year-end feature for The Japan Times
Japan's streaming situation improved just in time to self-isolate
Recent guide to streaming services in Japan.
Parents in Japan use YouTube to teach bilingual baby talk that's good for any age
Recent feature for The Japan Times about how parents in the country are using YouTube to help other parents
This Three-Country, Four-Night Asian Music Awards Show Is A K-Pop Promotion Machine
Feature I wrote for NPR focused on Asian music
The Japan vlogger's gospel, not according to Logan Paul
Feature on YouTubers in Japan
Celebrities and influencers using social media platforms to keep people at home
Recent article about social media trends in Japan
PSY’s “Gangnam Style” Changed Pop Music, Whether You Like It Or Not
A feature I contributed to Pitchfork
Mariya Takeuchi: The pop genius behind 2018's surprise online smash hit from Japan
A longer feature I worked on for The Japan Times.
Ken Shimura’s entertainment legacy spans generations
A recent example of my writing for The Japan Times.
How Neoncity Records Became the Epicenter of Future Funk on Bandcamp
A recent feature I wrote for American site Bandcamp Daily
Dos Monos | Music | Japan
Feature for Tokyo's Metropolis Magazine
7 tours that offer an authentic look at Tokyo and beyond
An example of travel writing I contributed to CNN
Going Traditional in Tokyo
An example of my work for an airline magazine -- I also do travel writing for several in-flight publications and other magazines.
Why Japan Is Freaking Out Over a 'Ted'-Themed Cafe
An example of food writing I've done
The Japanese Cry It Out
An article written for The Atlantic magazine