Jane Lawson

Jane Lawson has explored Japan with rare devotion for more than forty years. A former chef, food publisher and respected food and travel writer, she is known for her deep cultural insight and her instinct for drawing out Japan’s essence from the details of everyday life.

The author of Zenbu Zen, Yoshoku and A Little Taste of Japan, Jane is also the founder of Zenbu Tours, a boutique travel company offering immersive culinary and cultural experiences, and Zenbu Home, an online store celebrating Japan’s handcrafted and timeworn objects.