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Melinda Joe
Freelance Writer
Melinda is an American journalist based in Tokyo and covering food, drink, and travel in Japan for more than a decade. Her work has appeared in publications such as The Japan Times, Conde Nast Traveler, Newsweek, and Departures Magazine. A certified sake and wine specialist, she is a panel chair for the sake division at London’s International Wine Challenge.