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Yoko
Honda

World Heritage Writer & Cultural Travel Specialist
Available for media, talks, and travel planning

Visited over 60 countries and 200 World Heritage Sites.
Featured on NHK, supervised publications, and delivered university lectures.
Available for writing, media appearances, and speaking engagements.

60
Countries
200+
World Heritage Sites
18,000
Followers
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Yoko Honda in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
World Heritage Site — Samarkand, Crossroads of Cultures (Uzbekistan) Shah-i-Zinda, Samarkand

Story

Yoko Honda
Map in hand, planning the next destination

I want to see landscapes I have never seen before —
traces of what the earth and its people have built over time.

Driven by curiosity, I have traveled across more than 60 countries and visited over 200 World Heritage Sites.

Through writing, lectures, and media appearances, I share cultural context in a way that is both accessible and engaging.

I aim to make the world feel richer and more connected through stories of place.

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Travels

All photos were taken during my travels to World Heritage Sites around the world.

Iguazu Falls
Iguazu Falls Brazil / Argentina
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu Peru
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik Old Town Croatia
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Works

01
Media
NHK BS "World Mystery Heritage"
Appeared on NHK BS as a World Heritage expert, providing clear and engaging explanations for a general audience.
NHK Appearance
02
Books
World Heritage Stories (Showbunsha)
Supervised a three-volume series on World Heritage, involved in concept design, site selection, and writing. Over 50,000 copies sold.
Book Supervision
03
Lectures
Lectures at Keio University and others
Delivered lectures on World Heritage, including Latin American heritage sites, as a guest speaker at Keio University and other institutions.
University Lecture
04
Writing
World Heritage Columns (Corporate & Travel Media)
Writes columns on World Heritage for corporate publications and travel media, presenting cultural context in an accessible way.
Writing

Services

I work across writing, media appearances, talks, and travel planning, focusing on culture and World Heritage.

01
Media Appearances
TV, radio, and web media appearances on travel, culture, and World Heritage, based on firsthand experience.
02
Talks & Lectures
Talks on World Heritage and cultural destinations, combining expertise with personal travel experience.
03
Travel Planning
Advisory for travel and tourism projects. Experience collaborating with companies and municipalities to highlight local appeal.
04
SNS & PR
18,000+ followers across Threads and Instagram. Authentic content on culture and travel for brand collaborations.
05
Writing & Editing
Writing experience for corporate magazines, tourism media, and travel websites. Balancing expertise with accessibility.
06
Travel Consulting
Personalized travel planning based on 60 countries and 200 World Heritage Sites visited. Specializing in cultural and historical itineraries.
Yoko Honda
Writing, media, lectures, and more

SNS

Threads
@yoko_h22
15,000
Followers
Travel, culture, and life in your 50s. Posts that resonate with a wide audience. Open to collaborations and media inquiries.
Instagram
@yoko_h22
World Heritage sites, travel photography, and daily life. Open to collaborations and media inquiries.
X / Twitter
@WHeritageLovers
Information on World Heritage, culture, and travel. Followed by media professionals and researchers. Open to collaborations and media inquiries.

Contact

Available for media, speaking, and travel-related projects. Feel free to get in touch.

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