Author Archives: Renae Lucas-Hall

We tried the WASO Japanese food delivery service and we loved it!

When we came across the new WASO Japanese food delivery service online my husband Roy I were so keen to try it. WASO in London delivers Michelin star Japanese meals directly to your home and all their meals are at gourmet supermarket prices! Yes, you read that right! If you head to WASO’s Facebook page […]

Which MasterClass Writer is the Best Instructor?

MasterClass began publishing publicly in 2015 as an online education subscription platform. It gets better every year because they keep adding more instructors. Is the all-access pass (£179/$180) good value for money? This depends on whether you’re an effective and disciplined self-learner and and how much time you can dedicate to these MasterClasses without constant […]

40 Beautiful Cherry Blossom Photos from the Sakura Season in Japan

This year, I’m delighted to share with you 40 stunning cherry blossom photos taken by Alex Kerr, Alfie Goodrich and Junko Sophie Kakizaki in Japan. PHOTOS BY ALEX KERR Alex Kerr is a well-known Japanologist and writer. He’s an expert on Japanese art and culture and the author of numerous books, including Lost Japan, a […]

New Short Story: Three Wishes for a Genie in Japan

A lonely middle-aged man gets a surprise visit from a beautiful genie in Tokyo. This magical encounter changes their future in ways they could never have imagined! It’s a story about selfless acts of kindness, love and hope, and an appreciation of the Japanese culture. “You know what Hana, women are the cause of all […]