Lisa Wallin is a self-described travel writer, novelist, bookworm and research junkie. She grew up traversing the globe as she immersed herself in various cultures, driven by a deep-seated need to understand the world around her.
She's been writing professionally here in Japan for well over 10 years now, initially writing on Japan's varied and dynamic music scene and then branching out into writing about culture, travel, cuisine, craftsmanship and more. If that wasn't enough, she also writes fiction and partakes in other travel and culture writing outside of Japan.
Some fun facts about Lisa from her bio, she's lived in 7 countries (Sweden, England, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Germany and France) she's travelled to dozens more, she studied fashion design in Sweden as well as business at Queensland in Australia. She's a music junkie, obsessed with good coffee and she aims to befriend every Shiba dog she comes across (which I imagine is quite a few here in Japan.)
In today’s episode, James and Lisa discuss what it is that’s kept her interested in Japan all these years. She speaks about how she continues to hone and improve her craft of writing. She addresses travel writing, the challenges through the pandemic and why it's been her niche in the world of writing. Lisa also gives advice to aspiring writers and interviewers and shares some of her favourite works for writers and readers, alike.
Connect with Lisa:
Instagram - @ichigoichielove
Website - https://www.lisa-wallin.com/