I write
articles about culture, technology, and human rights for Wired, Popular Science, Fast Company, and the New York Times Magazine. I also produce radio segments for PRI's Studio360 and am a Correspondent for
Boing Boing, one of Time Magazine's five most essential blogs of 2010.
In 2008, Chronicle published my book: Urawaza: Secret Everyday Tips and Tricks from Japan.
I am also the founder of The Tofu Project, a boutique program that helps Japanese entrepreneurs and creators think deeper, tell better stories, and go out into the world in a much bigger way. We work with companies like Mixi, Japan Airlines, and Salesforce.com.
Sometimes I try to explain Japanese culture on CNN, BBC, CBC, WSJ, ABC (so many acronyms!) or in person at places like the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan, ETech, and Ignite!
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I have been reading your blog for YEARS and you have no idea how badly I want this book. I just don't have the money for it though :(
Posted by: Risachan | July 13, 2009 at 08:56 PM
I hate to say it but I still have not bought the book. I honestly just forget to buy it when I'm buying books.
Posted by: Haro! | July 13, 2009 at 09:36 PM
must get Urawaza book..must get Urawza book...must give props to Lisa-chan..."-zombie says(from the movie in my mind-ooh! a japanese-canadian zombie porn with random urawaza/nihongi-kitsch and funky japanese content!)-btw your book is sold next to the fruit and nut bars, souvenir from france keychain,english/japanese text, is this 'shopped? keep up the wonders, thanks
Posted by: good worker | July 13, 2009 at 09:43 PM
i usually forget to buy books and then run out of cash.. i will make an effort though!, i've enjoyed reading your blog for a year or so now
Posted by: abdul.s | July 14, 2009 at 01:44 PM
Don't push your book. Push the 2nd part of the series! ;-)
Seriously, I am just re-reading urawaza. Wouldn't mind getting more tips ...
Posted by: kamineko | August 19, 2009 at 07:28 AM