Jonelle Patrick

How big is Tokyo?

It’s hard to plan a trip to somewhere before you know how big it is and how hard it will be to get around. Scroll down to see Tokyo’s main subway line superimposed on your city’s map! Anyone who wants to be somewhere on time in Tokyo takes the train. They’re not just frequent andContinueContinue reading “How big is Tokyo?”

Fun with kids in Tokyo

Tokyo is one of the few places on the planet where you can have as much fun at the kid-friendly spots as they do. Feast your eyes on my favorite places to go if you’ve got Young Things to entertain – I guarantee they won’t be begging you to take them to a boring oldContinueContinue reading “Fun with kids in Tokyo”

Great stuff to do in Tokyo for FREE!

Tokyo doesn’t have to be expensive. There are super fun free things to do all over the place, if you just know where to look. Shrines and temples dish up quirky specialties and entertaining festivals, parks put on seasonal flower extravaganzas (year-round, not just in cherry blossom season!) and wandering through the right stores isContinueContinue reading “Great stuff to do in Tokyo for FREE!”

Hi, I’m Jonelle Patrick

So glad our paths have crossed! I’m the author of five mysteries set in Japan. In addition to The Last Tea Bowl Thief and the Only In Tokyo mystery series, I produce the monthly newsletter Japanagram and blog at Only In Japan. I also teach at writing workshops, appear as a panelist at Thrillerfest, and was the keynote speaker at the ArrowContinueContinue reading “Hi, I’m Jonelle Patrick”