Sean Colligan

Writer

Japan

Based in Japan, operating across time zones.

Interview subjects include authors, Hollywood screenwriters, entrepreneurs, publishing industry insiders and former political prisoners.

More recently writing about Japanese pop culture and travel with more to come.

Short pieces or long features, for promotion or for fun.

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Interview with Zach Huntley from Kakehashi Games: Japan's indie future and building bridges for...

While it's never been easier to make and share an indie game, getti...

Deep Japan

06/13/2025

Naruto Whirlpools: Marvel At Japan's Mightiest Sea Vortex From 45 Meters Up | Deep Japan

Tokushima is home to the Naruto Whirlpools, Japan's largest sea vortex. Explore Uzu no Michi, a walkway 45 meters high along the Onaruto Bridge.

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Exploring Kobe via its fateful connection with Fate/stay night | scrmbl

Between the worldwide player base of Grand Order and the upcoming s...

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A lost GBA RPG returns: Navinosuke -The Yo-kai Buster- rises after 20 years | scrmbl

Akio Oyabu, or simply "Akio" on his social media handles, may be be...

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Year of the 8-Like: Japan's indie game anomaly (now soon-to-be movie) 1 year on | scrmbl

"Don't overlook any anomalies If you find anomalies, turn back imme...

Publishizer

09/13/2025

Howard Lewis: Leave Your Phone at the Door

by Sean Colligan Howard Lewis, on the heels of his successful book campaign for Leave Your Phone at the Door, finally has a chance to put his feet up. He spent the summer virtually everywhere except for his home in London, including a book tour in the US with the...

Publishizer

08/22/2024

Author Feature: Emily Goodson, author of Dating "Disability"

by Sean Colligan Whether online or in person, there's no escape from modern dating discourse. But in most discussions, there are few spaces willing to talk about the relationships and dating lives of those with disabilities. Emily Goodson is working to change that with her first book, Dating "Disability"....

Publishizer

07/15/2024

Author Feature: Jose Pereira author of From Hero to Villain

Jose Pereira by Sean Colligan In the summer of 2017, long-time oil & gas industry executive Jose Pereira was preparing for his retirement. After decades of experience working with oil companies all over the world, he planned to step back from his position as CEO of Citgo Petroleum to an...