Maxine Cheyney

Maxine is a Kenyan-Seychelloise-British-Pakistani journalist who has spent time in London writing for superyacht magazines and now works as a freelance journalist and subeditor, and an English Instructor. She’s a keen yogi with kickboxing roots and a slight netball obsession, and always up for a new challenge. She spends her free time exploring and writing about the depths of Japan with her boyfriend, making sure to eat all the food that she comes into contact with.

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Articles By Maxine

A Great activity to stimulate all your muscles and help you destress

A Beginner’s Guide To Bouldering In Tokyo

October 23, 2024 | Fitness, Health & Beauty

From weather issues to unnecessary costs and everything in-between

10 Things I Learned From Climbing Mt. Fuji

July 1, 2019 | Adventures, Lifestyle

Been There, Done That

Lessons From A Former Expat: 10 Things You Should Know Before Coming To Japan

July 26, 2018 | Lifestyle, Up Close & Personal

An Ultimate Summer Adventure

Rediscovering Surfing In Chiba’s Onjuku Beach

June 20, 2017 | Lifestyle, Sport & Fitness

A Winter Sports Newbie Conquers Japan’s Slopes

Shreddin’ the Gnar: A Beginner’s Snowboarding Experience

February 24, 2017 | Lifestyle, Sport & Fitness

A Guide To Mastering Integrity, Dedication And Mutual Respect

Tokyo Fight Club: Judo

January 19, 2017 | Health & Beauty

A Guide To Mastering Grappling

Tokyo Fight Club: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

December 16, 2016 | Health & Beauty, Lifestyle

Breathe, Just Breathe...

Temple Yoga: The Ultimate Zen Experience

November 28, 2016 | Lifestyle

A Guide To Self-Defense Fitness In The City

Tokyo Fight Club: Krav Maga

October 23, 2016 | Health & Beauty

A Guide to Getting Fighting Fit in the City

Tokyo Fight Club: Kickboxing

September 29, 2016 | Health & Beauty