About Me

Konnichiwhoa is the work of Blake, an avid traveler and former JET Program member who left his heart in Tokyo. When not writing about how to get around Japan like an expert or spotting cheap travel deals, he enjoys cars and California wine.

Blake works for the Rakuten Group, Japan's leader in e-commerce.

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