Kristina Minami @sugalenin is a social media influencer on Instagram that touts herself as an anti-overtourism expert. Kristina was on the Reuters sponsored webinar I moderated on Sept 7, 2023 which has had more than 500K views. Here Kristina elaborates on the webinar insights by sharing sustainable travel opportunities off-the-beaten-track in other parts of Japan as well as in Tokyo. She also tells us about her background and philosophy for posting and engagement with followers.

Kristina Minami is a slow-travel and rural Japan influencer with a 197K following on Instagram (@sugalenin) who is a creative director at MATCHA.

Kristina previously worked in the hospitality sector for 5 years and now focuses her efforts on introducing more sustainable travel opportunities around Japan.

LINKS for Kristina Minami

https://www.instagram.com/sugalenin/

https://www.patreon.com/sugalenin

About the Seek Sustainable Japan talkshow-podcast:

Started in 2020 during Covid to entertain us with inspiring stories from insiders and experts across Japan. The fascinating people interviewed in the show are working in some way to create a better balance between the needs of people and planet with profits in Japan.

About JJWalsh

Originally from Hawaii, USA - JJ has been an educator, trainer, consultant, content creator, writer, tour guide (online and in person), as well as host and moderator of shows and podcasts focused on sustainable topics and opportunities in Japan.

LINKS

https://www.SeekSustainableJapan.com

https://www.InboundAmbassador.com

FB/IG/Threads: @InboundAmbassador

Twitter/X: @jjwalsh

Music

Music thanks to the talents of Casey Bean- original singer-songwriter based in Ishikawa - enjoy Casey's TheBeanPod podcast and support his music on BandCamp by naming your price to download his original songs