Letters from Japan

Culture, current affairs, and walks from Japan delivered to your inbox twice a week.

A Substack to help you travel the world

Exploring the burdens and blessings of life in the sandwich generation—juggling the needs of my parents and son with special needs—and encouraging others in similar seasons

Making a life in photography, and beyond.

My personal Substack

I like to capture the INTERESTING NORMAL in my life. I hope you can feel the REAL ATMOSPHERE OF JAPAN from my photos.

Journalist and academic Ezgi Basaran's take on current affairs, particularly of the Middle East and Turkey, suggestions of books, articles, and podcasts as well as seminars at Oxford.

Get a deeper knowledge of Japan, its history, economics and society, beyond the anime and "crazy Japan" headlines.

Small tips for traveling in Japan delivered to your inbox every Sunday.

Unveiling the Real Japan: An American Expat's Inside Look | Hot takes, commentary, and unfiltered insights on life as a foreigner in Japan.

A newsletter about daily life in rural Japan. Based in Kamikatsu, Japan’s first zero-waste village.