Alyssa Fusek
Freelance Japan Writer
about
I'm a freelance creative content writer specializing in all things Japan. I currently write news pieces and long-form articles for Unseen Japan, and I've also worked on interactive narrative fiction games for the Japanese company Genius Inc.I also write science fiction, fantasy, horror, and speculative fiction, with my work appearing in literary journals like Ghost Parachute, Coffin Bell Journal, and Grim & Gilded. My story "The Siren" was nominated for a Pushcart Prize.I'm currently looking to transition into full-time content writing. I'm also expanding my skillset into Japanese-to-English localization, and am studying for the upper-intermediate N2 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.
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
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
Have questions, curious about quotes or services, or want to pitch a project?
You can contact me by email or LinkedIn.