Alyssa Fusek


Freelance Japan Writer

about

I'm a multifaceted and detail-oriented freelance writer specializing in Japanese culture, lifestyle, history, news, travel, and more.I research and create engaging short- and long-form content that educates readers and combats misinformed perceptions about Japan. I've penned over 100 articles for the website Unseen Japan, including an in-depth three-part series on the history of feminism in Japan and a deep dive into the cult classic book Battle Royale. I also write food experience and restaurant reservation pages for the food tourism website byFood.I also write science fiction, fantasy, horror, and speculative fiction, which has appeared in literary journals like Ghost Parachute, Coffin Bell Journal, and Grim & Gilded.

portfolio

ARTICLES

Life in Limbo: How Japan is Failing its Institutionalized Children

Dud from Space: Why "Japan's Star Wars" Almost Failed to Launch

Tanaka Mitsu and Japan's Second Wave Feminist Movement

Battle Royale: From Dystopian Thriller to Cult Classic

Review: "Black Box: The Memoir That Sparked Japan’s #MeToo Movement"

Colabo, Other Japan Women’s Groups Enduring Targeted Harassment

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MOBILE GAMES

The Chains of Enchantment (Uncredited)

Blood Moon Calling Seasons 1 & 2, Alternate Ending (Uncredited)

A Villain's Twisted Heart Seasons 1 & 2 (Uncredited)

Tomb of the Forbidden Falcon (Credited)


copywriting

Shikoku: Traditional Hirarayaki Cooking Class in Iya Valley

Fishing Port and Sushi-Making Tour in Hokkaido

Reserve Sushi Yuden | Michelin Restaurant in Osaka

Reserve Sonoko Cafe Ginza | Beauty Cafe in Tokyo


OTHER

Finalist in 17th Annual JAT Contest for New and Aspiring Japanese/English Translators

contact

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