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Marie Fumioka

multi-talented creator

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Spends much of his efforts bolstering guides for Japan’s inbound and outbound tourism.

Articles

About Me

I've worked as an editor and writer since 2011, focusing mainly on travel and food. After starting out at an editorial production company, I joined the production teams for the Globe-Trotter Travel Guidebook series "MOOK" and "aruco." I'm now part of the GOOD LUCK TRIP editorial team, where I produce around 500 articles a year.
I've spent years researching and writing about cuisines from around the world, and since I also run my own restaurant, food is where I feel most at home-whether it's planning a feature, doing the interviews, or writing it up. Beyond capturing what makes a place or a shop special, I care about writing from the reader's point of view: clear, practical articles you can actually use.

Q&A

What's the top recommended place to visit in Japan?

Iyo-Hojo in Ehime Prefecture. It's a place where you can quietly gaze at the Seto Inland Sea and catch glimpses of Japan from yesteryears. Highly recommended for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of urban life and purify both body and soul.

Where and what was the most enjoyable event during your travels in Japan?

During a sake brewery tour in the Minakami and Kawaba village areas of Gunma Prefecture, I was given a tasting of a rare vintage Japanese sake. I was amazed by its amber color and taste which seemed reminiscent of whiskey.

What do you definitely recommend people to do when they visit Japan?

While this isn't exclusive to Japan, I would urge visitors to taste the local sake and gourmet dishes in the specific climate and atmosphere of that region! Foods and drinks produced in a particular place always taste best when consumed there.

Profile

Hometown
Tokyo
Favorite Food
Noodles
Least Favorite Food
Extremely spicy food
Hobbies
Dancing
Strengths
Positivity, strong initiative
Weaknesses
Can sometimes be too lost in his own world.