Florentyna Leow

Florentyna Leow is a Malaysian writer based in Tokyo. Her writing has been featured in The Japan Times, Lucky Peach, and Roads & Kingdoms, among other publications. She wears other hats from time to time: translator, copywriter, tour guide, travel consultant, photographer. Before moving to Tokyo, she spent a number of years in London and Kyoto. She is particularly interested in stories from rural Japan. Find her newsletter at http://furochan.substack.com.

Coronavirus3 years ago

Could Buying a Book Help Save Your Favorite Tokyo Restaurant?

“This is a way for the community to stay inspired and have a way to support restaurants that they love,” says editor Sherry Zheng.
Coronavirus4 years ago

Going Home For Obon: How COVID-19 Has Changed Everyone's Plans

Every year on the 14th of August, the Matsuyama family loads up their car with 10 lanterns in preparation for the yearly Obon rituals on...

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