Julia MarfinKonbini: Japanese convenience stores as food havens and anxiety relief centersIf you are planning your trip to Japan and hoping not to spend your entire life savings in two weeks, the chances are that at some point…Jul 5, 2018Jul 5, 2018
Julia MarfinPublic spaces in a city: LA vs TokyoOne reason why LA does not truly fit the description of a city is its lack of public spaces. While homelessness and city planning (think…May 14, 2018May 14, 2018
Julia MarfinLet me walk: How street harassment limits women’s freedom, and why harassment in LA is particularly…It’s been two months since The New York Times published a story about Harvey Weinstein’s long history of sexual harassment, and by now…Dec 5, 2017Dec 5, 2017
Julia MarfinLA’s biggest transportation secretBack in March I accepted a job offer in Century City, but had to come up with a creative solution on how to get to work without a car. Even…Nov 15, 2017Nov 15, 2017
Julia MarfinWalking in LA: a survival guideLet’s be honest: walking is the most dangerous and simultaneously the most rebellious act in LA. Throughout the twentieth century this city…Oct 30, 2017Oct 30, 2017