Kawaii is a Japanese word used to describe anyone or anything that looks really cute. Thousands of young girls (as well as some boys and quite a few not-so-young women) from all over the world are embracing the kawaii culture and they’re flocking to Tokyo to indulge themselves in every aspect of this adorable craze. The […]
I’m so pleased my latest book Tokyo Tales: A Collection of Japanese Short Stories with illustrations by Yoshimi Ohtani has received lots of 5-star reviews. I worked so hard to write stories that would appeal to everyone and I’m thrilled so many people love the book. To buy a copy of the paperback or eBook […]
Wow!! Watch this fantastic video featuring my books Tokyo Hearts, Tokyo Tales and Tokyo Dreams in Tokyo’s newest magazine called「Dear Shilpa」If you’re in Tokyo you can pick up a free copy of the magazine at Narita Airport. I really appreciate the effort that went in to producing this video – thank you so much!!
My Cute Kawaii Boutique is the first of fifteen exciting short stories from my latest book Tokyo Tales: A Collection of Japanese Short Stories. This particular story is a tale about the “kawaii” obsession in Japan that is gaining popularity throughout the world, as well as personal growth and strong family ties. As an extra […]
If you love Japan and the Japanese culture you'll really enjoy Tokyo Hearts, Tokyo Tales, and Tokyo 2060.
