Alina Kramp
Alina is currently a student at Yale University, studying Theater Studies and Computer Science. She spends her time giving unsolicited dating advice based on astrology, singing at inappropriate times, and thinking that the fact she was born on Pearl Harbor Day as a half-Japanese, half-American Gen Z can't just be a coincidence. Find her on Instagram at @alina.joan
The Beginner’s Guide to Forest Bathing
Nine forests to explore and experience shinrin-yoku in the Tokyo area
Spreading Wings in Japan
An interview with Sarah Lane, guest principal of Houston Ballet
mesm Hotel’s Afernoon Tea
mesmerizing the five senses
Houston Ballet “Swan Lake”
Houston Ballet debuts in Japan with Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake"
Life as a Shrine Maiden: Part-Time Priestess
The miko-san in a modernizing Tokyo
What’s Happening in Tokyo this August?
The roundup of events to check out this August to enjoy the hottest month of the year
ECO EDO Summer Yukata Stroll
Immerse in Nihonbashi’s rich history with Edo fashion, food, and fūrin
Japan, the “Normal” and Gay Marriage
Osaka court’s recent ruling on same-sex marriage points at something larger within Japanese society
Ginza Steak
A luxurious all-you-can-eat wagyu beef experience