Kokeshi, From Tohoku with Love
Manami Okazaki is a freelance journalist and author from Japan. Her previous titles include Tattoo in Japan, Kicks Japan and Kawaii, the culture of Cute. She focuses on Asia based subcultures and travel. Her books have been recommended/ mentioned in the LA Times, Independent, MTV district, Wall Street Journal, Vogue, FHM, Maxim, Time Out, Asian Geographic  amongst others. As a journalist she has written or numerous international titles, such as the Japan Times, and transit magazine and has travelled the world covering stories.  She has a masters degree from the Columbia University's School of