Amy Ellis

Amy is a former sports copywriter with a BA in Creative Writing from Liverpool, England. She loves traveling the world, Daijoubu desu-ing her way through the conbini and ruining movies by consistently announcing ‘that didn’t happen in the book’. Her lifelong dream is to create is a viral football chant.

Articles By Amy

Are you a sun worshiper or a shade seeker?

Sun Protection Culture: Japan vs The West

July 19, 2023 | In Season, Lifestyle

Useful (And Not So Useful) Goods And Services To Save Time Or Space

10 Surprising Things You Can Rent In Tokyo

June 7, 2023 | Lifestyle

The folding technique that promotes zero waste

Furoshiki: A Reintroduction into Our Eco-Friendly Generation

May 12, 2023 | Art & Culture, Lifestyle

Purify The Air At Home With A Stylish And Low-Maintenance Moss Ball

The Art of Kokedama

December 2, 2022 | Art & Culture, Japanese Culture

Advice From Therapist Dr. Mira Simic-Yamashita

Processing Overseas Loss And Grief As An Expat

November 16, 2022 | Families, Health & Beauty

Enjoy Your Favorite Japanese Dishes While Reducing Your Carb Intake

Keto Diet Meets Japanese Food

September 28, 2022 | Diet, Food & Drink

Have We Been Masking Social Anxiety?

It’s Time To Talk About No-Mask Anxiety

September 14, 2022 | Lifestyle, Health & Beauty

Loosen Up Those Knots With Some Tension-Busting Stretches

Tips To Relieve Back Pain Caused By Working From Home

August 24, 2022 | Careers, Health & Beauty

Fun In The Sun Without Feeling The Burn

Avoiding The Sizzle: 5 Japanese Sunscreens for Summer 2022

July 13, 2022 | Health & Beauty