About me
私についてFrom Digital Diplomacy to Open Community Platforms
I've worked in the web industry for over a decade, from supporting digital diplomacy at the UK's FCO to deliver better engagement, working with consular needs and content strategy on GOV.UK, to open community platforms and inbound tourism efforts in Japan.
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What has he ever done?
Browse a range of projects I've been proud to be involved in over the years.
Web Productions
2022-present visit-suruga.com
Visit Suruga
Creative DirectorOfficial tourism information for Suruga County
2015-2022 ota-tokyo.com
Ota City Tourism
Creative DirectorOfficial tourism information for Ota City
CSS Design Awards: Innovation, UI, UX, Special Kudos
2018-2019 fukushima.travel
Fukushima Travel
Art DirectorOfficial tourism information for Fukushima Prefecture
2015-present trip.kanagawa.jp
Tokyo Day Trip
Art DirectorOfficial tourism information for Kanagawa Prefecture
2019-present jal.japantravel.com
Explore Japan
Product ManagerOfficial tourism information from Japan Airlines
2020-present hida.travel
Hida Travel
Creative DirectorOfficial tourism information for Hida City
2014-present jt.com
Japan Travel (Media)
Creative DirectorJapan's only social, open tourist info publishing platform
2018-21 jt.bike
Japan Travel Bike
Chief Bike OfficerMobile web app for Docomo bike rentals
2013-14 gov.uk
GOV.UK
Consular Change ManagerGovernment services that are simpler, clearer and faster for users
London Design Museum: Design of the Year
2012-14 digital.fco.gov.uk
Digital Diplomacy
Product ManagerHighlighting the FCO's digital work
2013-14 blogs.fco.gov.uk
FCO Blogs
Product ManagerOnline engagement from the FCO's diplomats
2013-14 fco.gov.uk
FCO Web
Change ManagerManaging change requests and site updates
Media & Appearances
2018 NHK World
NHK J-Trip Plan
Reporter"Museums for all tastes"
2018 TV Tokyo
Cool Japan
ReporterCool Japan segment
Mar 2019 Yahoo Life Magazine
Gourmet Special
Column about comparing British and Japanese drinking cultures
2019–2020 bccjapan.com
British Chamber of Commerce Japan
Entrepreneurial MemberStrengthening business ties between the UK & Japan
2018 Jalan
GeoPark Guides are Increasing
Visiting Yumura Onsen in Hyogo
Sep 2018 Asahi
RWC19 Impact on Kyushu Tourism
Reporting on the upcoming Japan Rugby World Cup 2019
Publications
2019 japan.travel
Wanderlust Explorer
AuthorDiscover a slower side of travel in northern Japan
2019–2020 tohokukanko.jp
Tohoku Tourism
Tohoku AmbassadorOfficial tourism information for Japan's Tohoku region
2018 rugbyworld.com
2019 Rugby World Cup promotion
AuthorKyushu, the must-do destination for fans going to the 2019 Rugby World Cup
2012 morinosuke.com
The Fearsome Kabuki Mask & Honda Bikes
TranslatorThe Fearsome Kabuki Mask & Honda Bikes
Areas of Interest
- Web accessibility
- SEO
- Conversion rate optimisation
- Responsive design
- Brand strategy
- Typography
- Art direction
- Copywriting
- Privacy
- Internationalisation
- Jamstack
- Eleventy
- Astro
- Framer
- Motion
- Static site generators
- Inbound strategy
- Web performance
- UX & UI
- Digital diplomacy
- Agile methodology
- User-centered design
