My name is Alicia Asca Akiyama and I use she/her pronouns. I am a second-generation Japanese American born and raised in New York City. I am currently studying in Los Angeles, but hope to live in Japan in the future. In my free time, I love rock-climbing, TikTok, J-pop, my 3 cats, sustainable fashion, and taking walks. 

Travel Editor for Japan Travel by day, novel-writing cat lady by night.

Cliff has lived, studied and worked in Japan for over 20 years, almost matching the amount of time spent in his home of New York. His time in Japan has spanned from student to salaryman, lawyer, investor and inn-keeper. Always an avid traveler, Cliff has experienced and continues to experience a full range of destinations in Japan, from camping on mountain outcroppings to indulging in the luxurious pleasures of centuries old ryokans, and has enjoyed witnessing the nature of travel in Japan evolve with his own perspective.

Creative Director at Japan Travel, based in Tokyo.