Kelsey Lark
Kelsey is a translator and writer who moved to Tokyo from the countryside. Originally from San Francisco, she loves traveling, cycling and of course — Japan!
Articles
Japanese New Year Traditions: 10 Ways to Celebrate Like a Local
Put those pajamas on and settle in for a proper o-shogatsu—Japanese style.
My First Trip to Tohoku: Why It Belongs on Your Post-Pandemic Travel List
From locally sourced food to spiritual healing and incredible scenic views, traveling from coast to coast in Tohoku is an experience you shouldn’t miss.
What the Heck is Setsubun?
A deep dive into this delightfully devilish Japanese holiday signaling the coming of spring.
Why Pantene Japan’s New #PrideHair Campaign Featuring Trans Models is Awesome
This campaign goes above and beyond simply slapping a rainbow on a corporate logo, and we’re living for it. 🏳️🌈
5 YouTube Gaming Channels To Help You Study Japanese
Japanese Let’s Plays are a sweet cheat to level up your language skills.
What Do Japanese People Think About Japan’s Return to Commercial Whaling?
In an issue fraught with controversy, the reaction of locals seems just as ambiguous.
Japan Elects First Openly Gay Man To The National Diet
Japan’s government just got a little gayer, and we’re here for it.
Survey Reveals Japanese People’s Creative Uses for Rental Cars
There's a trend of customers returning rental cars with zero mileage on the clock. So what exactly are they using them for?
The ABCs of LGBT+ in Japan
A crash course in Japanese vocabulary to help you navigate all sexualities and genders under the LGBT rainbow 🌈.
Japanese Government Passes Law to Support Foreign Residents Studying Japanese
Arigathanks Gozaimuch!
Petty Breakup Stories Go Viral On Japanese Twitter
From typing loudly to kanji usage, sometimes it’s the small things that get to us the most.
Petition Against Forcible Hair Dyeing in Japanese Schools Receives Nationwide Support
Should students have to dye their natural hair to go to school? These 17,730 signatures say no.
