Bio: Anthony has spent more than 33 years living, working and travelling throughout Asia, with Kyoto, Japan, once serving as his home. Now based in Victoria, Canada, he has developed a deep appreciation for Japanese culture and traditional craftsmanship. Over the years, he has built close relationships with hoteliers, guides, woodworkers, potters, papermakers, sake brewers and masters of other traditional crafts. His connection to Japan also includes collecting and selling Japanese textiles, studying traditional woodworking and writing about Japan for Lonely Planet and other travel publications. For 16 years, Anthony designed and led multi-day biking and walking journeys for two of the world’s most prestigious luxury active travel companies.
- Specialties: Kyoto, Nara, Kanazawa, Okayama, and Hiroshima. Japanese carpentry, pottery, paper, sake and food; hiking in Japan; cycling in Japan
- Location: Toronto, Canada (Eastern Standard Time)
