Lesly Downer is an exceptional choice to author this captivating book. A true expert on Japan, she brings a wealth of experience as a historian, author, lecturer, TV presenter, and journalist. Having lived in Japan for fifteen years, she possesses an intimate understanding of the culture and history. Downer has also written four impressive fictional […]
Three years ago, I nominated my mum, Valerie Lorraine Hall, for a Medal of the Order of Australia in recognition of her decades of dedicated charity work. After a long wait, I’m thrilled to announce she has been included in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours List and will be formally awarded the OAM in September. […]
I just spent a delightful weekend making all kinds of stylish sushi from Yuki Gomi‘s popular cookbook, “Sushi at Home: The Beginners Guide to Perfect, Simple Sushi“. For years, I’ve been making the same sushi but now I’ve learned all sorts of wonderful, innovative alternatives. I was able to make this sushi with the generosity […]
If you love Japan and reading you’ll enjoy my books. They’re available from Amazon and most online retailers.
If you love Japan and the Japanese culture you'll really enjoy Tokyo Hearts, Tokyo Tales, and Tokyo 2060.
