Meet the people behind Japan Station, writers, editors, and translators who ride the trains, watch how stations actually work, and turn complex rail information into clear, useful guides. Our focus is practical travel, from navigating ticket gates and IC cards to making smooth transfers, finding luggage-friendly routes, and understanding new services or station upgrades.
On this page you can get to know each author a little better. Every profile highlights their background in Japan, the regions and lines they know best. You will also find links to their other projects and social profiles so you can follow their work.
We care about accuracy, clarity, and real-world detail. Articles draw on official sources and firsthand knowledge where possible, and we review content to keep pace with service changes. If you notice something that needs an update, we welcome your feedback.
Scroll through the team, find the voices you trust, and explore their latest station guides.
- Michael Lambe is a professional writer and translator who has lived in Japan for over two decades, 14 of which he has spent in Kyoto. Michael is the main contributor to the Japan Station project.
- Tim Hornyak is a Canadian journalist and author based in Tokyo with more than 25 years of experience. He has written for The New York Times, CNBC, and The Japan Times, covering Japan’s technology, science, culture, and travel.
- Maria Fukuda is a travel writer and researcher with a passion for Japan’s railways, public transportation and hospitality industry.
