Paul Donnelley - Writer and Sub-Editor of The Sunday Times and the Daily Mail Online

Renae Lucas-Hall is an Australian-born British novelist and writer. Renae has always loved learning about different cultures. She spent six years studying French and Italian and she has spent over twenty years studying the Japanese language and the Japanese culture.
After completing a BA in Japanese Studies at Monash University in Australia, Renae worked as an English teacher in Japan and Australia for over ten years. She has continued to work with the Japanese for many years as an interpreter, a tour guide, and a business consultant.
Over the past twenty years, Renae has enjoyed visiting Japan seven times for work or as a tourist. Several years ago, Renae also completed an Advanced Diploma of Business Marketing at RMIT University in Australia and at the University of Gloucestershire in the UK. These days, she continues to love reading and writing about Japan.

- In Praise of Tokyo and Cherry Blossoms: Stunning Photographs by RK
The sakura season has arrived! It’s an honour for me to feature an awe-inspiring collection of cherry blossom and Tokyo pics taken by the award-winning Japanese photographer Ryosuke Kosuge, better known as RK (アールケー). Scroll down and marvel at his dynamic images then head over to Instagram to check out his portfolio @rkrkrk and you’ll…
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2022! 🎅🎉🎁🔔🎄
It’s been a difficult year but I’ve been blessed with so much support from everyone in my life. I’d like to thank all those who have taken the time to say hello, visit my blog, read my books, or offer encouragement. Wishing you all the very best during the festive season as well as good…


