Francesca is a musician from the UK, drawn to Japan by her strong desire to learn more about the country's traditional music, culture and arts. Therefore, she is currently studying 3 traditional instruments, composing and performing wherever possible and generally trying to cram in as many musical experiences as she can!
Francesca also loves to travel and enjoys seeking out tasty veggie food - something which can be a challenge at times in a country renowned for its sushi, ramen and tonkatsu! She has been living in Tokyo since 2015, apart from a month homestay on the amazing Sado Island, Niigata prefecture, which she urges you to visit!
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