About us

This web site exists since July 2, 1996. Our goal is to deliver comprehensive, up-to-date information on traveling in Japan, first-hand from Japan.

• Stefan SchauweckerEditor-in-chiefStefan Schauwecker grew up in Zurich, Switzerland and met his interest in Japan when studying in Vancouver, Canada. There, he founded japan-guide.com in 1996 before moving the website’s operation to Japan in 2003.
• Raina OngStaff Writer, EditorRaina is a writer for japan-guide.com. She grew up in Singapore and lived in Australia before moving to Japan in 2007 where she got trapped. Food is never far from her mind and she loves checking out restaurants across the country. After conquering all 47 prefectures, her current goal is to visit as many islands and peninsulas in Japan.
• Charles SabasVideographerCharles grew up near Paris, France and moved to Japan in 2014 after a two week trip where he fell in love with the country, the people and its traditions. His interest for Japan started after watching the Ozu Yasujiro movie “Tokyo Story”, and he has since developed a passion for Japanese old movies. Charles is a “travel for food” type of person, and enjoys bonding with the locals at an izakaya around a delicious meal and with some refreshing beer.
• Matt EvansStaff Writer, EditorOriginally from the UK, Matt first came to Japan in 2009 and ended up staying for a little over six years in the Kansai area. After a three-year stint working in the travel industry, he is now back and works as a staff writer for japan-guide.com. As well as history and traditional arts and crafts, he is especially passionate about the outdoors and looks forward to exploring Japan’s wilder places.
• Thomas RönnlundVideographerThomas moved from Sweden to Japan in 2011 to study the language and returned in 2020 after years of studying and working in the tourism industry. He’s passionate about photography and videography, particularly capturing the natural landscapes of Japan. In his free time, he enjoys everyday life in the countryside, with a fondness for taking walks, staying active, and indulging in Japanese BBQ.
• Aimee GardnerVideographerAimee grew up in Australia and moved to Japan in 2019, where she had originally planned to stay for one year on a working holiday. However, falling in love with Japan’s nature and the countryside scenery, she has lived in Japan ever since. Aimee loves nothing more than to capture an epic hike, snowboarding session or picturesque town on camera. Her current goal is to climb all of Japan’s 100 famous mountains.
• Cassandra LordStaff Writer, EditorCassandra moved to Japan from the UK in 2018, and after some time as a freelance travel writer, she is now a staff writer for japan-guide.com. She loves food and culture, and is always excited to find out about a new local dish or surprising food fact as she explores Japan. Whether it’s learning the art of kutaniyaki ceramics or eating a bowl of noodles on top of a mountain, Cassandra is constantly exploring new corners of the country.