Meet The Team

Japan Insider Secrets is an independently owned website offering unbiased tips and advice on everything related to Japan.

Our goal is for anyone interested in visiting Japan to learn what Japan is like before spending money on tours or excursions.

Adam Payne

Adam Payne – Owner

Adam has lived in Japan since 2000 and has a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics along with 10 + years of experience running websites and digital marketing.

He owns a marketing company in Japan called 54 Media and runs this site due to his passion for Japan and content creation that is honest, accurate and up-to-date.

Tanmay

Tanmay Kumar Das – Tech Genius

Tanmay is a tech specialist based in Bangladesh who ensures the site’s smooth running. He always knows what to do if there is a tech problem and keeps everything going nicely.

He is also a UI/UX pro who ensures the website looks the part and works 24/7.

Andy

Andrew Downie – Photographer

Andy is a Northern Ireland-born photographer and filmmaker who loves touring the world. He is a freelancer for numerous clients and is currently based in Tokyo.

His work includes portraits, landscapes, cityscapes, astro, streets, and lifestyles. See his website here.

Krish

Krishna Prasanth – Graphic Designer

Krish’s approach is to get real results, drawing on years of experience in graphic design. He works with a select few clients in the digital arena, and we are glad to have him on our team.

His work as a designer ensures that clients’ views are heard, understood, and remembered.