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Kathryn Wortley

Kathryn Wortley

SCMP Contributor
Kathryn is a Japan-based freelance journalist and avid explorer who writes for publications around the world. She splits her time between metropolitan Tokyo and rural Kyushu, enjoying travelling, outdoor adventures and the arts.
Kathryn is a Japan-based freelance journalist and avid explorer who writes for publications around the world. She splits her time between metropolitan Tokyo and rural Kyushu, enjoying travelling, outdoor adventures and the arts.
Languages Spoken:
English

Expo 2025 side trip: the Japanese island where onions reign supreme

Overlooking Japan’s Seto Inland Sea, Awaji Island’s soil, rich in volcanic and oceanic minerals, produces exquisite produce – including onions.

Winner of UN Tourism’s Best Tourism Village award in 2021, Nglanggeran offers visitors experiences from hiking to tours of its cacao and durian farms, all run by locals through a working group.

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