Jessica Esa

Originally from Wales, UK, Jessica has lived all around East Asia and is currently based in Tokyo. She runs the Asian literature and travel website Books and Bao. When she isn't writing, Jessica is looking for new bookshops, playing video games, and trying not to adopt too many cats.

Articles By Jessica

Tokyo Neighborhood Strolls

Nakano: A Guide To Tokyo’s Underground Otaku And Foodie Paradise

May 9, 2019 | Lifestyle, Out & About, Tokyo Neighborhoods

Neighborhood Strolls Near Tokyo

Kamakura: A Guide To The Closest Ancient Capital To Tokyo

April 12, 2019 | Lifestyle, Out & About

This new release takes us on a journey of the backside of Japan's prosperity

Yu Miri’s ‘Tokyo Ueno Station’ Gives Voice to the Invisible Working Class

March 15, 2019 | Art & Culture, Book Corner

Tokyo Neighborhood Strolls

Urahara: The Best Of Harajuku’s Hidden Backstreets

March 4, 2019 | Lifestyle, Out & About

A Must-See Guide for Lovers of Art and Culture

10 Of The Best Exhibitions To See In Tokyo In 2019

February 4, 2019 | Art & Culture, Upcoming Events

Neighborhood Strolls Near Tokyo

Yokohama: A Guide To Japan’s Port City That Has It All

January 28, 2019 | Lifestyle, Neighborhood Guide, Out & About

Something for Christmas, Something for New Year's

5 Japanese Movies And Dramas To Watch Over The Holidays

December 17, 2018 | Art & Culture, Lifestyle

Book Review: Is This The Black Mirror of Women's Mind?

‘The Lonesome Bodybuilder’ Takes Readers On A Dark Journey Of The Woman’s Mind

December 5, 2018 | Art & Culture, Book Corner

Even Walkmans and VHS players Are There, Too!

See How Technology Has Changed Japan At This New Tokyo Exhibit

November 13, 2018 | Art & Culture

A Few Of The Many Great Screen Works You don't want to miss this year

8 Films From Tokyo Film Festival 2018 That Everyone Will Soon Be Talking About

October 22, 2018 | Art & Culture, Upcoming Events