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Alexandra Ziminski

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  • Editor, Fast Train Media
  • Current Events Editor and Writer, Tokyo Cheapo
Tokyo
As seen in: Tokyo Cheapo, Japan Today, GaijinPot, Tokyo Weekender, Savvy Tokyo, Metropolis Magazine (Japan)
Covers:  Japan, Japanese food, Japanese culture, life, etc.
Tokyo-based freelance writer🖋️ for @gaijinpot @tokyo_weekender @tokyocheapo and others | Part-time Doodler

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Alexandra Ziminski’s Biography

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As a Tokyo-based freelance writer, I've written for top Japanese content related websites such as Tokyo Weekender, GaijinPot and Metropolis.

With over 7.9 billion unique people in the world, there are just as many fascinating stories. My job as a freelance writer is to try and uncover just a handful of these.

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Inside The World's Only Matcha Latte Art Competition | Tokyo Weekender

Inside The World's Only Matcha Latte Art Competition | Tokyo Weekender

Japan has made a name for itself in the latte art sphere. In the World Latte Art Championship, Japanese baris…

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Monkey Magazine: Exploring Contemporary Japanese Literature and Supporting Translators | Tokyo We...

Monkey Magazine: Exploring Contemporary Japanese Literature and Supporting Translators | Tokyo We...

Living in Japan as an avid reader, I'm habitually on a hunt to find trusted sources for high-quality translat…

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Iconic Japanese Wedding Dress Designer Yumi Katsura: Still Making Dreams Come True at 87 Years Ol...

Iconic Japanese Wedding Dress Designer Yumi Katsura: Still Making Dreams Come True at 87 Years Ol...

A wedding dress embodies many things: love, elegance and hope. It isn't just an expensive piece of fabric but…

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Unpicking the Seams of Fast Fashion in Japan | Tokyo Weekender

Unpicking the Seams of Fast Fashion in Japan | Tokyo Weekender

When we stumble out of bed each morning and grab the nearest item of clothing, hardly any of us are thinking …

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Ako City: Don't Miss this Seaside Tranquil Escape on the Coast of Hyogo Prefecture | Tokyo Weeken...

Ako City: Don't Miss this Seaside Tranquil Escape on the Coast of Hyogo Prefecture | Tokyo Weeken...

Along the coast from Himeji and situated beside the Seto Inland Sea, you'll find the lesser-known but just as…

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10 Questions with Katsura Sunshine, Second Western Rakugo Comedian in History | Tokyo Weekender

10 Questions with Katsura Sunshine, Second Western Rakugo Comedian in History | Tokyo Weekender

Katsura Sunshine made an immediate impression on me. His happy-go-lucky energy was tangible even through a co…

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Ultimate Tokyo Fireworks Guide: 2026 Edition

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By Alexandra Ziminski Verified
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Tokyo fireworks festivals are the perfect excuse to don a yukata and have a picnic get-together. Here’s a round-up of what to see, where, and when — with tips for getting the best experience. Held mainly in the summer months of July and August, these magnificent displays will knock the socks off anything you’ve seen before — especially if you’re lucky enough to see one of the competitive events attended by national and international pyrotechnic companies.
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Tokyo Events February 2026: 8 Best Picks

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By Alexandra Ziminski Verified
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In the blink of an eye, the first month of the year is over. We hope 2026 has been good to you so far. If you made a New Year’s resolution to explore the city more, here’s your guide to Tokyo’s best events in February. Keep an eye out for the plum blossoms — they’re starting to bloom now. Don’t forget that you can also catch the last of the Tokyo winter illuminations this month. For the top events in Tokyo throughout the year, check out our complete guide — organized by month.
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Seasonal Activities

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From delicate cherry blossoms in spring to fiery leaves in autumn—Japan’s distinct seasons are really something to behold. Making the most of them with some seasonal activities is a great way to get to know the city and see it at its best. What’s even better is that oftentimes reveling in mother nature’s beauty costs not a yen! Ueno Park Cherry Blossom Light-up | Photo by Gregory Lane Not sure when to visit?
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