Substacks recommended by Matt Alt's Pure Invention

Recommended by Matt Alt's Pure Invention

My personal Substack

Stories and commentary from a Brooklyn-born writer navigating life in Japan—exploring race, identity, education, and everything in between with wit, depth, and connection.

Japan Happiness

By Hiroko Yoda

A newsletter by translator and author Hiroko Yoda.

A rare native voice, writing in English on Japanese cultural topics!

- Matt Alt's Pure Invention

Almost Real

By Eli K.P. William

essays on futurism, philosophy, speculative fiction, and Japan

TokyoScope by Patrick Macias

TokyoScope seeks out new trends in Japanese pop culture, along with celebrating the best of the past. Curated, written, and edited by Patrick Macias (who lives in Japan).

Animenomics

By Richardson Handjaja

Get unique insights and timely data on the business and market forces driving the anime and manga industries in Japan and around the world.

A go-to source for up to the moment info about the anime industry.

- Matt Alt's Pure Invention

Kiwi Yamabushi

By Tim Bunting

Your deep dive into rural Japan from a modern-day mountain monk.

Observing Japan

By Tobias Harris

News and views on Japan's politics

The Magnet

By Mark Frauenfelder

Reports from the edges of the internet, tips for living better, mind-blowing curiosities, tasty recipes, and recommendations for media and technology.

Make Believe Mailer

By Patrick St. Michel

Covering Japanese Music, From The J-pop Industry To The Underground