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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: Komazawa

Where Tokyo’s original Olympic legacy lives on

Escape the Tokyo Heat

This summer, travel up north

Craft Village Nishikoyama

al fresco dining and urban revitalization at Meguro’s new social hub

Heartlands: Ookayama

A wander through old-fashioned Ookayama

Gakugeidaigaku: Global Dining

Neo-izakayas, famous dessert joints and international eateries abound in Nakameguro’s lesser known neighbor

Heartlands: Sunamachi Ginza

A Tokyo neighborhood guide around Koto-ku’s riverside haven

Heartlands: Sakurashinmachi

Beyond pop-culture fame, this suburban neighborhood is a symbol of Japan’s postwar idealism

Heartlands: Senzoku

A silent space for city strolls and sunsets

Heartlands: Tachiaigawa

Telling tales of old Tokyo

Heartlands: Sasazuka

Serving up a special slice of the city’s soul

Heartlands: Exploring Todoroki

The small town with an ancient oasis

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