Our Deep Japan storytellers, your Senpai.

Judith Mikami
Judith Mikami
Judith Mikami
Judith Mikami

Hi, I’m Judith Mikami originally from Auckland, New Zealand. I came to Japan over 30 years ago to experience...

Hi, I’m Judith Mikami originally from Auckland, New Zealand. I came to Japan over 30...

Hi, I’m Judith Mikami originally from Auckland,...

Judith Mikami
Judith Mikami
Judith Mikami

Hi, I’m Judith Mikami originally from Auckland, New Zealand. I came to Japan over 30 years ago to experience...

Hi, I’m Judith Mikami originally from Auckland, New Zealand. I came to Japan over 30...

Hi, I’m Judith Mikami originally from Auckland,...

Louise George Kittaka
Louise George Kittaka
Louise George Kittaka
Louise George Kittaka

Hi there! I’m Louise George Kittaka, a freelance writer, content creator and university lecturer from New Zealand,...

Hi there! I’m Louise George Kittaka, a freelance writer, content creator and university lecturer...

Hi there! I’m Louise George Kittaka, a freelance writer,...

Louise George Kittaka
Louise George Kittaka
Louise George Kittaka

Hi there! I’m Louise George Kittaka, a freelance writer, content creator and university lecturer from New Zealand,...

Hi there! I’m Louise George Kittaka, a freelance writer, content creator and university lecturer...

Hi there! I’m Louise George Kittaka, a freelance writer,...

Gen Shiraishi
Gen Shiraishi
Gen Shiraishi
Gen Shiraishi

Hello! My name is Gen Shiraishi and I was born and raised in . I'm very passionate about helping internationals...

Hello! My name is Gen Shiraishi and I was born and raised in . I'm very passionate about...

Hello! My name is Gen Shiraishi and I was born...

Gen Shiraishi
Gen Shiraishi
Gen Shiraishi

Hello! My name is Gen Shiraishi and I was born and raised in . I'm very passionate about helping internationals...

Hello! My name is Gen Shiraishi and I was born and raised in . I'm very passionate about...

Hello! My name is Gen Shiraishi and I was born...

Petra
Petra
Petra
Petra

My name is Petra and I'm a freelance writer and social media manager who relocated to Japan in February 2014. I'm fascinated...

My name is Petra and I'm a freelance writer and social media manager who relocated to Japan in February...

My name is Petra and I'm a freelance writer and social media...

Petra
Petra
Petra

My name is Petra and I'm a freelance writer and social media manager who relocated to Japan in February 2014. I'm fascinated...

My name is Petra and I'm a freelance writer and social media manager who relocated to Japan in February...

My name is Petra and I'm a freelance writer and social media...

Laura Pollacco
Laura Pollacco
Laura Pollacco
Laura Pollacco

Hello! My name is Laura Pollacco, and I am a British national living, working, and loving my life in Japan for over...

Hello! My name is Laura Pollacco, and I am a British national living, working, and loving my...

Hello! My name is Laura Pollacco, and I am a British...

Laura Pollacco
Laura Pollacco
Laura Pollacco

Hello! My name is Laura Pollacco, and I am a British national living, working, and loving my life in Japan for over...

Hello! My name is Laura Pollacco, and I am a British national living, working, and loving my...

Hello! My name is Laura Pollacco, and I am a British...

Our mission.

Deep Japan is a community-driven tourism platform offering authentic insights into Japanese culture, travel, and everyday life. Our diverse “Senpai” writers—many with over 20 years of living in Japan—share heartfelt stories, practical travel tips, and fascinating observations about the Japan they know and love. 

Our mission is to shine a light on the thoughtful traditions and endearing quirks that define Japanese life, fostering a deeper appreciation for what makes this country so beautifully different.

Word of the Week

Umami

Umami refers to one of the five basic tastes, alongside sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. It is often described as a savory or meaty flavor, and is considered to bring depth and richness to food. Umami is typically associated with foods that are rich in glutamates, such as meat, cheese, and certain vegetables like mushrooms.

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