About Rebecca Saunders

Rebecca is a writer and eater of tasty food. After spending many months traveling around Asia, she decided to settle down in Japan where she writes about travel as well as social issues.

Heartlands: Sasazuka

Serving up a special slice of the city’s soul

By Rebecca Saunders | Posted on November 26, 2019

Heartlands: Exploring Todoroki

The small town with an ancient oasis

By Rebecca Saunders | Posted on October 7, 2019

Heartlands: Discovering the Delights of Togoshi Ginza

Okonomiyaki, bread and vintage galore in the post-earthquake shotengai

By Rebecca Saunders | Posted on September 9, 2019

Heartlands: Shotengai and Kushiyaki in Musashi Koyama

Local gems in the overlooked periphery of Tokyo

By Rebecca Saunders | Posted on August 27, 2019

Take A Break in Ena

Slowly unwind and relax into the old-world, unhurried pace of life you can only find in Ena

By Rebecca Saunders | Posted on May 17, 2019