Ariel is a full-time Japan enthusiast and a part-time writer. She has written articles about life in Japan, Japan’s queer scene, and about Japanese media including anime and dramas. She has also written her own mystery novel, as well as many short stories. She has lived in Japan for four years now and has collected a wealth of knowledge about the country, often specific to each prefecture that she has visited, including Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Kanagawa, Kagawa, and many more.